Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in Eastern Europe provides an analysis of traditional and ethnic foods from Eastern Europe, including selections from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The book addresses history of use, origin, composition and preparation, ingredient origin, nutritional aspects, and the effects on health for various foods and food products in each of these countries. In addition, it presents both local and international regulations, while also providing suggestions on how to harmonize these regulations to promote global availability of these foods.- Analyzes nutritional and health claims relating to Eastern European foods- Includes traditional and ethnic foods from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania- Explores both scientific and anecdotal diet-based health claims- Examines if foods meet regulatory requirements and how to remedy non-compliance- Reviews the influence of historical eating habits on today's diets