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Macro partitioning

Global dietary patterns are suboptimal, with high intake of sodium, processed/red meat, and sugary beverages, and low intake of nuts, seeds, milk, and whole grains, contributing to 11 million deaths and 255 million DALYs annually.

Focus on increasing intake of whole grains, fruits, nuts, seeds, and milk, while reducing sodium, sugary beverages, and processed/red meat. Recognize that affordability is a major barrier, so prioritize accessible healthy options within your budget and advocate for systemic changes to make healthy food cheaper.

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globally, in 2017, consumption of nearly all healthy foods and nutrients was suboptimal (topped by low intakes of nuts and seeds, milk, and whole grains), whereas that of all unhealthy items exceeded the recommended level (eg, sugary beverages, sodium, and processed and red meat)... the burden of disease attributable to dietary factors was huge: 11 million (95% uncertainty interval 10–12) deaths and 255 million (234–274) disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs)
Nita G. Forouhi et al. · The Lancet · 2019

Why this rating

Based on large-scale Global Burden of Disease study with 195 countries, though authors note heterogeneity and extrapolation challenges.

Source

Global diet and health: old questions, fresh evidence, and new horizons

Nita G. Forouhi et al. · The Lancet · 2019

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