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Rising income levels in developing countries lead to a 'nutrition transition' characterized by sedentary lifestyles and high-calorie diets, causing a rapid increase in childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes.
As countries develop and people earn more, they often consume more processed foods and move less. This leads to rapid increases in childhood obesity and diabetes. To counter this, communities and families must prioritize physical activity and healthy food choices even as incomes rise.
The evidence suggests that as income levels rise obesity and its co-morbidities become more prevalent among children and young adults in developing countries.
Why this rating
Supported by specific epidemiological data from Kuwait showing significant shifts in BMI and energy balance over two decades.
Source
Epidemiological and nutrition transition in developing countries: impact on human health and development
Paul Amuna et al. · Proceedings of The Nutrition Society · 2008
DOI 10.1017/s0029665108006058
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