Introduction The Mediterranean Diet and Its Past Influences Mediterranean Populations and Their Changing Dietary Patterns American Changes in Dietary Patterns and Origins Conclusion References Assessment of Life Cycle Factors Related to Diet and Obesity-Associated Disease Prevention in Childhood: Stage 1 Remediation in Children and Adolescence: Stage 2 Remediation in Adults: Stage 3 References Predictors of Maintained Behavior Change with Emphasis on Weight Loss Extended Treatment Skills Training Food Provision Nutrition Counseling for Lifestyle Change Monetary Incentives Telephone Prompts and Counseling Peer Support Exercise Multicomponent Maintenance Programs References Lifestyle Change Factors Related to Lifecycle Stages 1, 2, and 3 Stage 1: Childhood and Parental Feeding Habits Stage 2: Remediation in Childhood and Adolescence Stage 3: Remediation in Adults and the Elderly References Motivational Interviewing for Childhood and Parental Fee...