Title
Adherence to a Mixture of Raw Food-based Diets and Their Effects on Disease and Illness
Date
5-30-2013 9:00 AM
Location
Werner University Center (WUC) Pacific Room
Department
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
Session Chair
Daryl Thomas
Session Chair
Janet Roberts
Session Chair
Siobhan Maty
Session Title
Health / Physical Education / Exercise Science
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Siobhan Maty
Presentation Type
Poster session
Abstract
Dietary intake and overall physical health have proven to have a parallel relationship. This literature review was conducted using tertiary data to summarize the known effects of consumption of a plant-based diet on chronic diseases and other illnesses. Studies on the effects of adherence to a raw food diet have focused on plasma and energy levels, body mass index and vitamin B12 deficiency. While there are proven short-term benefits to eating a raw food diet, more evidence is needed to show that this diet style alone can consistently have positive effects on disease and illness for long term adherents.
Recommended Citation
Comer, Andrea, "Adherence to a Mixture of Raw Food-based Diets and Their Effects on Disease and Illness" (2013). Academic Excellence Showcase Schedule. 11.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/aes_event/2013/hpe/11
Adherence to a Mixture of Raw Food-based Diets and Their Effects on Disease and Illness
Werner University Center (WUC) Pacific Room
Dietary intake and overall physical health have proven to have a parallel relationship. This literature review was conducted using tertiary data to summarize the known effects of consumption of a plant-based diet on chronic diseases and other illnesses. Studies on the effects of adherence to a raw food diet have focused on plasma and energy levels, body mass index and vitamin B12 deficiency. While there are proven short-term benefits to eating a raw food diet, more evidence is needed to show that this diet style alone can consistently have positive effects on disease and illness for long term adherents.