Common nutrition and health issues in Eastern Europe

Abstract The countries of the Eastern Europe Region (EER), including Belarus, Russia, North Caucasus Region, Tatarstan, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have common nutrition and health issues due to various circumstances. Analisys of demographics, main health issues, traditions and other factor, which can have influence on population health of the listed countries are given in this chapter. Nutrition as one of the most important aspect of health is also considered in this chapter, especially countries unique cuisine traditions and its influence on health. Main common aspects of health as well as nutrition of the EER outlined.