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Poor diet is a leading cause of global malnutrition and chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and specific cancers, driving 38.3 million deaths annually.
Focus on improving your overall diet quality, as poor dietary patterns are a primary driver of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Use reliable, individual-level dietary data rather than broad national supply estimates to understand your specific nutritional intake and make informed choices.
In every region of the world, poor diet is a leading cause of both malnutrition and chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and specific cancers. In 2013, 38.3 million deaths occurred due to chronic diseases globally (70% of all deaths)...
Why this rating
Based on a massive global database (Global Dietary Database) covering 187 countries and 3923 million adults, though it is an observational database rather than a controlled trial.
Source
A global database of food and nutrient consumption
Shahab Khatibzadeh et al. · Bulletin of the World Health Organization · 2016
DOI 10.2471/blt.15.156323
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