Research
Mixed
Adoption of a 'Western diet' high in saturated fats and sugars, combined with sedentary behavior, significantly increases the prevalence of obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.
Reducing saturated fat and sugar intake while increasing physical activity is critical to lowering the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, especially for lower-income groups who are disproportionately affected.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The combination of the diet change and sedentary lifestyle is perfect to trigger increasing adiposity.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple cross-sectional surveys and national data.
Source
Nutrition transition in Chile: determinants and consequences
Cecilia Albala et al. · Public Health Nutrition · 2002
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