Maira Bes-Rastrollo
Maira Bes-Rastrollo
Maira Bes-Rastrollo (pronunciation: MY-rah BES-rah-STROH-loh) is a renowned Epidemiologist and Nutritionist known for her significant contributions to the field of Nutritional Epidemiology.
Etymology
The name "Maira" is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have roots in the Arabic or Hebrew. "Bes-Rastrollo" is a compound surname common in Spanish culture, with "Bes" possibly derived from an old Catalan term and "Rastrollo" likely of Spanish origin.
Career
Maira Bes-Rastrollo is currently a professor at the University of Navarra, where she conducts research in the field of Nutritional Epidemiology. Her work primarily focuses on the impact of dietary patterns and individual food components on the risk of developing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Nutritionist: A health professional who advises on matters of food and nutrition impacts on health.
- Nutritional Epidemiology: A sub-discipline of epidemiology that studies the relationship between dietary habits and health outcomes.
- Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
- Diabetes: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time.
- Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maira Bes-Rastrollo
- Wikipedia's article - Maira Bes-Rastrollo
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