From Planetary Sustainability to Cellular Metabolism: New Horizons in Nutrition
The bond between human health and food extends far beyond the confines of the daily plate. In an era where global climate change threatens food systems, ultra-processed foods dominate modern diets, and digital platforms actively shape eating behaviors, adopting a holistic perspective on nutritional science is no longer optional—it is imperative.
This volume provides a comprehensive exploration of the field, bridging planetary food security and microbial protein technologies with the gut-brain axis, chrononutrition, clinical dietary interventions, and eating disorders driven by digital food environments. Comprising seventeen specialized chapters, this authoritative work delivers evidence-based analyses, serving as an indispensable guide for healthcare professionals, scholars, and researchers.
Key Topics Covered:
- Climate crisis, sustainable food systems, and alternative protein sources
- The impact of ultra-processed foods on the gut microbiota and metabolic health
- Contemporary dietary approaches to Type 2 diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, and fatty liver
- Nutritional management in special populations, including cystic fibrosis, ADHD, and the postmenopausal period
- Digital misinformation, nutrition literacy, orthorexia nervosa, and athletic performance
An essential reference for clinicians, registered dietitians, researchers, and students seeking a rigorous, evidence-based, and integrative view of contemporary developments in human nutrition and dietetics.
