The insulin resistance syndrome and coronary artery disease.

Insulin resistance is an increasingly common metabolic abnormality characterized by an impaired physiological response to insulin. The constellation of insulin resistance and several other metabolic and vascular disorders is known as the insulin resistance syndrome. The characteristic features of the insulin resistance syndrome include central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance and specific abnormalities of both endothelial cell and vascular function.

Do Nuts Have a Place in a Healthful Diet?

A wealth of nutrition information has been published during the past decade on the healthful nature of nuts. As nut consumption increases, cardiovascular disease risk decreases. This cardioprotective effect of nut consumption is beyond what would be predicted from the fatty acid profile alone.

Diabetes Mellitus in 2002.

As the number of people with diabetes in the United States continues to rise, so does awareness for the role of nutrition counseling to prevent and treat this condition. Lifestyle changes to prevent chronic diseases are being promoted by many professional organizations. For adults, children, and adolescents with diabetes or at risk to develop diabetes, there is a positive role for moderate nutrition changes and regular physical activity.