Research on the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine nutritional theory and modern nutrition

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nutrition, with Yin-Yang and Five Elements, homology of medicine and food, and dietotherapy based on syndrome differentiation as its core, is the crystallization of wisdom from the in-depth integration of the TCM system and dietary culture. This paper systematically sorts out the theoretical origin, core principles and practical application of TCM nutrition, comparatively analyzes the commonalities and complementarities between the holistic concept and balance concept of TCM and modern nutrition, and explores the integration path of TCM nutrition and modern nutrition by combining the modern scientific verification of homology of medicine and food substances, nutritional intervention for chronic diseases and health management practice. The research shows that TCM nutrition emphasizes the correspondence between human and nature, visceral regulation and the priority of dietary nourishment, which is highly consistent with the concepts of balanced nutrition, precise intervention and chronic disease prevention and control in modern nutrition; the integration of the two can construct a nutritional system with both oriental characteristics and scientific evidence, providing more appropriate theoretical and practical support for national health.