Table of Contents

PART 1. Analysis in Nutrition Research 1. Study design in observational settings 2. Study design in experimental settings 3. Collection and management of dietary data 4. Dietary pattern analysis 5. Statistical analysis of retrospective health and nutrition data 6. Statistical analysis of prospective health and nutrition data 7. Meta-analysis of nutrition studies 8. Principles of research publication

PART 2. Challenges in Nutrition Science 9. Mediterranean diet a health-protective dietary pattern for modern times 10. Carbohydrates consumption and weight management 11. Polyphenol and antioxidant rich diets in chronic disease prevention 12. Management of low-grade inflammation through healthy dietary choices 13. Human gut microbiota in health prevention and diet interactions 14. Alcoholic drink consumption as part of a healthy diet 15. Hydration and health 16. Diet, healthy ageing and cognitive function 17. Diet and bone health 18. Diet and lung health

About the Author

Dr. George Pounis earned his PhD from Maastricht University, The Netherlands. For ten years and through private practice, he has been designing dietary plans for individuals and groups. He has served as a researcher in academia for the development and conduction of epidemiological and clinical studies in Greece and Italy (Agricultural University of Athens, Harokopio University of Athens, Hellenic Health Foundation, Fondazione di ricerca e cura Giovanni Paolo II, Catholic University, Italy, IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed, Italy). His research on the Mediterranean diet and its food and nutrient components has been presented in several international congresses, and he is an author of 35 scientific papers published in peer reviewed international journals. He has also been acting as a Reviewer for several scientific journals, including the International Journal of Cancer, British Journal of Nutrition, and the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition.