chapter 1 Mediterranean Food Patterns: The View From Antiquity, Ancient Greeks and Romans -- chapter 2 The Mediterranean Diet: Historical Background and Dietary Patterns in Pre-World War II Greece -- chapter 3 The Mediterranean Diet: Definition, Epidemiological Aspects, and Current Patterns -- chapter 4 Fats and Oils -- chapter 5 Fruits, Vegetables, Legumes, and Grains -- chapter 6 Milk and Dairy Products -- chapter 7 Meat and Meat Products -- chapter 8 Alcoholic Beverages -- chapter 9 Mediterranean Diet and Longevity -- chapter 10 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, and the Mediterranean Diet -- chapter 11 The Mediterranean Diet and Coronary Heart Disease -- chapter 12 Cancer and the Mediterranean Diet -- chapter 13 The Cyprus Experience -- chapter 14 Nutrition Policy Issues and Further Research on the Mediterranean Diet: The Importance of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids.