The Nutrition Transition: Diet and Disease in the Developing World (Food Science and Technology) - Hardcover

9780121536541: The Nutrition Transition: Diet and Disease in the Developing World (Food Science and Technology)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0121536548 ISBN 13: 9780121536541

Publisher: Academic Press, 2002

This book deals with the dramatic changes in diet and lifestyle that are occurring in the developing world as a result of globalization, and their impact on human health. The Editors have assembled a leading group of scientists in ten fields of economics, population sciences, international health, medicine, nutrition and food sciences, to address each of the key issues related to the changes in demographic trends, food production and marketing, and disease patterns in the developing world. The "Nutrition Transition" provides essential information to understand the far-reaching effects that global economic, social and cultural trends are having on diet-related disease patterns in countries of transition. It contains numerous illustrative figures and tables. It features two case studies on China and Brazil. Foreword is written by Nevin Scrimshaw, who is the recipient of the World Food Prize.

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Review:

"This book is a valuable documentation of the food and nutrition components of the most accelerated set of major transitions in human history. Readers will find a fascinating and insightful glimpse into the benefits and threats to health of the unprecedented nutrition, demographic, and economic changes that are so strongly and rapidly affecting the health and welfare of the populations of developing countries." --THE NUTRITION TRANSITION

"...well written and informative...provides interesting information on nutrition with a global perspective in a readable and highly understandable presentation"-E STREAMS (June 2003) "I love the concept that the evolution of the prestigious AP Food Science and Technology International Series has emerged to a very integrated consideration of the human consequences of its technological accomplishments over 37 years.

The term "Nutrition Transition" has had an important effect of legitimizing a concern in developing countries other than that of deprivation and food insecurity. It is good to get the connotation out there among the various academic disciplines. The inner cover "urbanization" maps are attractive, vibrant in color, and relevant! The prestige of a World Food Prize winner (Scrimshaw) and a Nobel Laureate (Fogel) as contributors cannot go unnoticed. The rest of the contributors cast is pretty impressive, too! For me, the two best crafted chapters are chapter 2 (Fogel/Hemchen) and chapter 7 (Adair). They stand out among the other very good contributions. It is intellectually honest to the core. The complexity of the issues is real, and no pabulum simplicity is offered (nor could be offered). It is fodder for deep thinking.... it is VALUABLE to the hilt! And should be read by human biologists, by epidemiologists, and policy and program community." --Noel Soloman, Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment (CESSIAM), Guatemala

"I consider this volume an extremely well presented view of this critical topic, a truly pressing global issue. The interaction of both the social and biological dimensions is well presented. This unique approach to the complex problems derived from the Nutrition Transition is novel and deserves special acknowledgements. ...A multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary book written by true leaders in their respective fields. ...The implications for global, regional and national nutrition and health policies are well presented and deserve the attention not only of leaders but also of policy makers. ...I only hope that the message from Caballero and Popkin is translated into policy actions by public nutrition and public health specialists. This should ultimately lead to improved health and nutrition, and to the well being of populations globally." --Ricardo Uauy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Chile

From the Back Cover:

The term "nutrition transition" is used to define the rapid global changes occurring in food production, distribution and intake, those occurring in physical activity and sedentarianism, and their effects on diet-related disease. The Nutrition Transition: Diet and Disease in the Developing World provides the first summary of the current state of knowledge on the factors driving the nutrition transition within the developing world.

The Editors have assembled a leading international group of scientists in the fields of economics, population sciences, international health, medicine, public health, nutrition, and food sciences, to present and discuss up-to-date information on population trends, changes in food production and epidemiology of diet-related chronic diseases in the developing world.

The Nutrition Transition outlines key issues that need to be addressed in order to confront what is predicted to be the leading cause of death and disability in the world over the next 30 years - nutrition-related chronic diseases in developing countries. It provides essential information to understand the far-reaching effects that global economic, social and cultural trends are having on diet-related disease patterns in countries in transition.

The Nutrition Transition is an essential read for academics and professionals in all areas of international nutrition, food science and public health.

With a foreword by Nevin S Scrimshaw, Senior Advisor to the UNU Food and Nutrition program, and winner of the World Food Prize 1991.
THE GLOBAL CONTEXT
Economic and Technological Development and their Relationships to Body Size and Productivity.
Food Production.
Demographic Trends.
Can the Challenge of Poverty, Sustainable Consumption and Good Health Governance be Addressed in an era of Globalization?

BIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE NUTRITION TRANSITION
The Dynamics of The Dietary Transition in the Developing World.
Early Nutritional Conditions and Later Risk of Disease.
Obesity in the Developing World.
Diabetes.
Cardiovascular Diseases.
The Nutrition Transition in China: a New Stage of the Chinese Diet.
Trends in Under-and Overnutrition in Brazil.
Policy Implications.|
The term "nutrition transition" is used to define the rapid global changes occurring in food production, distribution and intake, those occurring in physical activity and sedentarianism, and their effects on diet-related disease.The Nutrition Transition: Diet and Disease in the Developing World provides the first summary of the current state of knowledge on the factors driving the nutrition transition within the developing world.

The Editors have assembled a leading international group of scientists in the fields of economics, population sciences, international health, medicine, public health, nutrition, and food sciences, to present and discuss up-to-date information on population trends, changes in food production and epidemiology of diet-related chronic diseases in the developing world.

The Nutrition Transition outlines key issues that need to be addressed in order to confront what is predicted to be the leading cause of death and disability in the world over the next 30 years - nutrition-related chronic diseases in developing countries. It provides essential information to understand the far-reaching effects that global economic, social and cultural trends are having on diet-related disease patterns in countries in transition.

The Nutrition Transition is an essential read for academics and professionals in all areas of international nutrition, food science and public health.

With a foreword by Nevin S Scrimshaw, Senior Advisor to the UNU Food and Nutrition program, and winner of the World Food Prize 1991.
THE GLOBAL CONTEXT
Economic and Technological Development and their Relationships to Body Size and Productivity.
Food Production.
Demographic Trends.
Can the Challenge of Poverty, Sustainable Consumption and Good Health Governance be Addressed in an era of Globalization?

BIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE NUTRITION TRANSITION
The Dynamics of The Dietary Transition in the Developing World.
Early Nutritional Conditions and Later Risk of Disease.
Obesity in the Developing World.
Diabetes.
Cardiovascular Diseases.
The Nutrition Transition in China: a New Stage of the Chinese Diet.
Trends in Under-and Overnutrition in Brazil.
Policy Implications.

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