ABSTRACT
Abdominal obesity has been associated with several metabolic irregularities that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes, as discussed in previous chapters of this book. Effective management of patients with abdominal obesity and the metabolic syndrome through dietary approaches is considered crucial because it targets key pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for the development of the disease (1). The objective of this short chapter is to review the evidence supporting the role of nutrition in managing abdominal obesity and related cardiometabolic risk.
