Nutrition: Challenges, Opportunities, and Essential Strategies in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases

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Gilberto Mercado Mercado (ed)
Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Juárez | México
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7631-0676

Palabras clave:

Nutrition; food; public health; chronic diseases; quality of life; quality of life

Sinopsis

Today, nutrition plays important roles on the encouraging incidences by the information that people find in different current media, harming their health in the absence of a consultation of experts in the area of health. This is where diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and cancer have grown out of control regardless of gender and age. Each chapter explores a nutritional analysis on each of them. The recommendations of spirulina consumption, flavonoids, intermittent fasting, postpartum nutritional care, the importance of child and school health, and the critical role played by the gut microbiota are just one option that can be considered but if embraced will undoubtedly yield good results. This book provides evidence-based information to encourage more conscious and healthier dietary choices.

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Gilberto Mercado Mercado, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Juárez | México

Investigador de la UACJ-ICB, Coordinador de CIDIV y de la licenciatura en nutrición de la Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas campus Juárez. Miembro del SNII nivel 1 de la Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación durante 6 años. Las líneas de investigación son Ciencias en alimentos, desarrollo en alimentos funcionales.

María del Refugio Moyeton Hernández, Vizcaya de las Américas campus Juárez & Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez | Juárez | México 

Investigadora de la UACJ-ICB, Profesora de la licenciatura en nutrición de la Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas campus Juárez. 

Javier Alejandro Macías Lozano, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Eighth semester nutrition student at the Chihuahua campus.

Sarahí López Bustillos, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Eighth semester student of nutrition career

Vetzaida Estela González Ponce, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Delicias | México

Eighth semester nutrition student at the Delicias campus.

Crescencio Urías García, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Teacher at the Chihuahua campus

Edgar Abraham Andrade Gómez, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Juárez | México

Fifth semester student of the bachelor’s degree in nutrition mixed modality, with active participation in scientific and academic events.

Gilberto Mercado Mercado, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez & Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Juárez | México

Teacher and researcher at UACJ-ICB Ciudad Juárez, Coordinator of CIDIV and of the nutrition degree program at Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas campus Juárez and member of the National System of Researchers of the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation for 6 years.

Melissa Montoya Oshima, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Nutrition research

Diana Paula Portillo Botello, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Nutrition research

Madison Gaia Martinez Uzarraga, Universidad de las Américas | Ciudad Juárez | México

Nutrition student in her fifth semester at the campus in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.

Silvana Carolina Delgado Ortega, Universidad de las Américas | Ciudad Juárez | México

Nutrition student in her fifth semester at the campus in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. She has experience in participating in local research meetings.

Viviana Medina Moreno, Universidad de las Américas | Ciudad Juárez | México

Nutrition student in her fifth semester at the campus in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. She has experience in participating in local research meetings.

Valeria Esquivel Barbosa, Universidad de las Américas | Ciudad Juárez | México

Nutrition student in her fifth semester at the campus in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.

María Guadalupe Haros Saucedo, Universidad de las Américas | Ciudad Juárez | México

B.S. in Chemistry, graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez. Currently teaching at Universidad de las Américas, Campus Cd. Juárez.

Ricardo Antonio Márquez Ramírez, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez | Juárez | México

University professor with experience in the clinical field. Specialized in microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology.

Zeirham Loera Heras, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Juárez | Chihuahua | México

PhD Candidate in Chemical Biological and Health Sciences with area of study in Obesity and Breast Cancer: line of specialization in murine models and cell lines. Master's Degree in Chemical and Biological Sciences with area of study in Agrifood: specialization in functional foods and bioactive compounds.

Silvia Karina García Gaxiola, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Obregón | Sonora | México

Nutrition student. Courses: "Cancer Signaling and Molecular Biology," "Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics," and currently "Nutrition in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder." Participated in the Pacific Summer Scientific and Technological Research Conference 2024 and 2025 (virtual). Speaker at the 2024 International Summer Research Conference (virtual).

Sofía Moguel Méndez, Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas | Tuxtla | Chiapas | México

Intern of the Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition. Participated in the Pacific Summer of

Scientific and Technological Research 2023 and 2024. Speaker at the International

Congress of the Summer of Research 2023 (in person) and 2024 (virtual).

María Moyetón Hernández, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas Campus Juárez | Ciudad Juárez | México

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, with the best average of the XXXI generation, UACJ and educator in diabetes UACJ-UNAM. She did a scientific research stay at UBIMED-UNAM. She has a specialty in health organizations by La Salle, Master in Health Sciences and Doctorate in Research in Medicine at the ESM-IPN. In addition, she was Technical and National Advisor for postgraduate studies in the medical-biological area IPN. She has complemented her training with diplomas and courses in nutrition, metabolic syndrome, education and public policies in health. She was an accredited evaluator member of CONACYT and supervisor of C.O.F.A.A.A-SEP projects.

Ana Michell Ochoa Ortiz, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas Campus Juárez | Ciudad Juárez | México

Nutrition student with courses in Food and Health, including areas such as complementary feeding, probiotics, and food hygiene management. Certified in lactation by Edulacta and with access to up-to-date scientific information on maternal-neonatal health, supported by PAHO-WHO. Participant in the AMMFEN 2025 Congress in Chihuahua and experienced in volunteering with NutriAid, documenting visits to the Misión con Visión A.C. Shelter. I have developed educational projects, such as food replicas and workshops on critical thinking in health, focused on promoting a deep understanding of nutrition.

Jesús Alejandro Martinez Pardo, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas Campus Juárez | Ciudad Juárez | México

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, in the third semester of the program. In addition to formal academic training, further specialization is achieved through a certification in Sports Nutrition, providing a solid foundation in the nutritional needs of athletes and active individuals. Furthermore, holds a certification from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Access and Use of Scientific Health Information, which strengthens the ability to navigate and utilize evidence-based resources in health research, ensuring an informed and scientific approach to nutrition and public health.

Jacqueline Noriega Vidaña, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Juárez | México

I am motivated to research recent, complex and unusual topics. I consider that knowledge is the key to success in every aspects. I’m commited to my academic and professional training

Alejandra Barboza Arneros, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez | Juárez | México

My commitment to my students learning is unbreakable. I implement innovative strategies in my nutrition classes, motivating my students to develop their critical thinking and practical skills

Edgar Johan Pando Zuñiga, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Eighth semester nutrition student in the city of Chihuahua, Chihuahua.

Oliver Jesús Herrera Mascorro, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Nutrition student in her eighth semester at the Chihuahua campus.

Wilber Rascón Chacón, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Nutrition student in her eighth semester at the Chihuahua City campus in Chihuahua, Chihuahua.

Juan Carlos Sotelo Meraz, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Eighth semester student of the nutrition career at the Chihuahua campus, Chihuahua, Chihuahua.

Norma Guadalupe Mendoza Hernández, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Estudiante de la licenciatura en Nutrición, en la Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas, actualmente cursando el octavo cuatrimestre de estudios.

Krystal Ankaret Plascencia Molina, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Estudiante de la Licenciatura en Nutrición, actualmente cursando el octavo cuatrimestre, en la Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas.

Paulina Yerenni Ramos Ramos, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas | Chihuahua | México

Estudiante de la Licenciatura en Nutrición, actualmente cursando el octavo cuatrimestre en la Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas.

Nutrition: Challenges, Opportunities, and Essential Strategies in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases

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May 8, 2025

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978-9942-561-28-2

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2025-05-08