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Journal of Clinical and Experimental Toxicology | Volume: 03 | ISSN: 2630-4570
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November 04-05, 2019 | Prague, Czech Republic
2
nd
World Congress on
TOXICOLOGY AND APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
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The connection between Food Toxicology and Lifestyle disorders – A literature review
Manisha Mehta
Fitness First India Pvt Ltd, India
A
round 39% of the adult world population is overweight
and 13 % are obese (WHO). One of the major reasons
for this (As per Harvard Researchers) is certain food
toxins responsible for increasing “craveability” of junk
food. Another study suggests the presence of certain
chemical obesogens which disrupt the leptin and ghrelin
(appetite hormones) also affect the size of adipocytes.
Prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome is claimed to
be varying between 6-10% in various studies including
the major ones from National institute of Health (NIN),
Rotterdam and Androgen excess society. Thyroid on the
other hand is affecting 10% of the population (as per a
study conducted in 8 major cities of India) The sedentary
lifestyle, convenience foods & improper cooking practices
though are to be blamed for the increasing prevalence of
all lifestyle disorders but at the same time the increasing
exposure toenvironmental toxins includingmicrobiological,
natural food toxins, polymer leaching and its residues
including phthalates and bisphenols and the biological
magnification of the pesticides across the food chain are
all the more responsible for the hormonal imbalances
caused by the chemicals mimicking the hormones in the
natural biochemical processes hence causing the lifestyle
disorders. The purpose of this presentation is to compile
and highlight the most common toxins affecting the
nutritional status of the masses, their common sources
and mode of action. The presentation also puts light on
the solution-based approach (including the importance of
an Anti-inflammatory diet) and steps which can be taken to
rectify the fundamentals which are going wrong.
Biography
Manisha Mehta has her expertise in weight, fat, muscle management
and Sports Nutrition. Her keen interest in food and the way it affects
life has driven her extensive studies in the subjects of Food technology,
Packaging Technology and Nutrition along with Food Service
management systems. The foundation of this presentation is based
on the years of experience she has gained while studying as well as
successful counselling of hundreds of clients with issues varying from
weight management to lifestyle disorders and food intolerances in
different settings including hospitals and health centers.
e:
dietitianmanisha@gmail.comManisha Mehta, J Clin Exp Tox, Volume: 03
DOI: 10.35841/2630-4570-C2-008