Abstract

The centers for disease control and prevention states that 60% of adults in the US have at least one chronic disease, with 40% having two or more. Chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, malignancies, diabetes mellitus, and Alzheimer’s disease, are among the primary causes of mortality worldwide. Diet plays a significant role in the onset of these diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, certain malignancies, and neurological disorders. Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing and preventing diabetes, obesity, Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), cardiovascular disease, and gut health. Adequate nutrition is essential for managing blood glucose levels, mitigating cardiovascular risk factors, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Personalized nutrition and evidence-based interventions can help reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and related costs to public health. Further research should focus on defining a “healthy” gut microbiome and investigating the long-term health effects of dietary treatments on both the host and microbiota.

The centres for disease control and prevention report that sixty percent of adults in the United States possess at least one chronic disease, while approximately forty percent have two or more chronic diseases [1]. Chronic diseases, defined as problems persisting for one or more years that require continuous medical attention, encompass ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, malignancies, diabetes mellitus, and Alzheimer’s disease. These illnesses are among the primary causes of mortality worldwide, constituting 70% of all deaths globally [2-4]. Diet, frequently seen as a lifestyle determinant, plays a significant role in the onset of various chronic diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, certain malignancies, and maybe some neurological disorders. Furthermore, a singular medical disease frequently exacerbates the emergence of additional medical conditions, exemplified by the role of obesity or excess body weight/fat as a risk factor for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and some cancers, among others [5]. This document presents the impact of nutrition on some specific areas, including diabetes, obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, gut health.

Keywords:Cardiovascular disease; Ketogenic diets; Diabetes; Microbiota