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Macro partitioning
Global consumption of vegetable oils has increased significantly (threefold in developing countries), contributing to higher energy availability and improved food security, but also altering macronutrient profiles.
Vegetable oil consumption has tripled in many developing nations, boosting calorie availability. While this helps food security, it also changes the diet's fat profile. Monitor total fat intake even when using plant-based oils.
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The consumption of vegetable oils has significantly increased in all regions of the world (threefold in developing countries and twofold in industrial countries)... These increases in developing countries are most marked in China, Brazil and India... and have therefore been significant food contributors to increasing available food consumption (kcal per capita per day), thereby improving food security in these countries.
Why this rating
Supported by FAOSTAT data and specific country examples.
Source
Food consumption trends and drivers
John Kearney · Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · 2010
DOI 10.1098/rstb.2010.0149
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