Ernährung und Trend-Diäten: Was Hausärztinnen und -ärzte wissen sollten

Abstract:

Nutrition is an essential determinant of human health and has the potential to protect against modern civilization diseases. At present, there is growing interest among citizens on nutritional topics and to find a personal healthy diet. Media and social networks cover this area intensively, with many contradictions and not based on scientific evidence. For this reason, numerous diets are promoted that are neither beneficial for human health nor sustainable. A strong trend is currently propagating a plant-based vegetarian or vegan diet that allows to preserve the limited natural resources. The general interest in nutrition requires that general practitioners and family doctors are well informed and capable to support their patients in nutrition issues.