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, Dr. Ruchika Bhalla

, Ms. Chhavi Kohli

, Ms. Neha B Kantharia

Submited on: 23 Feb 2011 06:49:51 PM GMT

Published on: 24 Feb 2011 09:23:19 PM GMT

Efficacy of Using WHO STEPS Prevent Diet-Lifestyle NCD

Posted by Dr. Bill Misner on 26 Dec 2011 08:55:46 PM GMT

1	Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?	Yes
2	Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?	Yes
3	Is this a new and original contribution?	No
4	Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?	Yes
5	Are structure and length satisfactory?	Yes
6	Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?	No
7	Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?	No
8	Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?	Yes
9	Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?	Yes
10	Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?	Yes
11	Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?	Yes

Other Comments:
Dr. Meenakshi Mehan, Dr. Ruchika Bhalla, Ms. Chhavi Kohli, & Ms. Neha B Kantharia manuscript brilliantly describe a preventative protocol to reduce NCD's and exorbant existing healthcare costs to both industry and individuals. Take notice the similarities the authors posted that related to diet as 3/4 at-risk indicators observed loss of quality and quantity of life at an extraordinary cost:

3/4th “at risk” subjects consumed low levels of fruits-vegetables
3/4th “at risk subjects” were sedentary-inactive
3/4th “at risk subjects” were obese
3/4th “at risk subjects” had blood pressure higher than the normal range
3/4th “at risk subjects” high waist circumference
3/4th “at risk subjects” had impaired glucose tolerance

What humans chose to eat confirms the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables as the main source of human calories. T. Colin Campbell's "The China Study" book defends the importance of plant food calories. Campbell showed persons who eat whole plant foods have higher metabolism, low waist circumference, low BMI, normal blood pressure, and tend to be active.
Competing interests:
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References:
Misner, B. Food alone may not provide sufficient micronutrients for preventing deficiency. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 3(1):51-55, 2006.
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How to cite: Misner B .Efficacy of Using WHO STEPS Prevent Diet-Lifestyle NCD[Review of the article 'Efficacy of Using Who's Steps Approach to Identify "At Risk" Subjects for Diet Related Non-Communicable Diseases ' by Kantharia N].WebmedCentral 2011;2(12):WMCRW001306

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