dietary recs
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
About half
What macronutrient in specific is considered unhealthy in high consumption?
Carbohydrates (especially sugars)
What other causes can cause a healthy population besides diet?
genetics and amount of exercise and stress
How much of your grains should be whole grain?
Half of your grains should be whole grain
Are diets approved by scientists?
Generally no, since everybody is different
What vast majority diabetes type is the most common?
Type 2
What kind of dairy is healthier- whole or fat free?
Whole is considered healthier in recent studies
What is Western diet?
verconsumption of calories, animal fats, refined sugar, and salt is considered harmful, yet is common in America. Highly processed foods and fast foods bear much of the blame. They are calorie-rich, but nutrient-poor.
What kind of healthy fats does the WHO recommend?
The organization urges people to consume fats from fish, olive oil, nuts, and other sources, rather than the fats found in red meats, butter, and tropical oils.
What are PHOs?
PHOs are partially hydrogenated oils and contain trans fat. These have been since banned by the FDA
What, in particular, can lead to weight gain?
Too many calories combined with too little movement
Around how many people will be obese in 2025 if the current patterns continue?
1 in 5, 20%
What is the most common reason for NOT consuming a healthy diet?
Cost, most Americans cited cost as the reason
What has diabetes increase looked like recently?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people with diabetes increased from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014.
What actions has the UN taken?
The UN wants governments around the world to focus on reducing hunger, malnutrition, and obesity.