Search resultsDietary factors in the pathogenesis of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Title
Dietary factors in the pathogenesis of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2003
Authors
Journal
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
Volume
3
Issue
2
Pagination
130 - 136
Date published
2003
ISBN
15297322 (ISSN)
Keywords
airway obstruction, alcohol consumption, alpha tocopherol, antioxidant activity, ascorbic acid, asthma, beta carotene, cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, carotenoid, catechin, chronic obstructive lung disease, diet, drug mechanism, evidence based medicine, fat intake, Fatty Acids, Unsaturated, flavone, flavonoid, flavonol, food intake, food preference, free radical, fruit, glutathione peroxidase, health status, human, Humans, lung function, magnesium, mineral, Minerals, mortality, omega 3 fatty acid, omega 6 fatty acid, pathogenesis, polyunsaturated fatty acid, potassium, practice guideline, public health, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, retinol, review, risk assessment, selenium, sodium, unsaturated fatty acid, vegetable, Vegetables, vitamin, Vitamins
Abstract
This review focuses on the role of dietary factors in the pathogenesis of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Reduced pulmonary function and indicators of airway obstruction have been shown to be strong indicators of mortality; therefore, a link with diet in the pathogenesis of these diseases would have important public health implications. The results of the studies identified in the review suggest that people who have a diet rich in fruit and vegetables have a lower risk of poor respiratory health, and that this may be due to the antioxidant nutrients these foods contain. On the basis of the evidence, it seems justified to promote a healthy diet, high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods and low in alcohol and fatty foods, as set out in existing guidelines for prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer, to protect respiratory health in both children and adults. Copyright