UNIV 1200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Gastroenteritis, Tuberculosis, Vise
10 Nov 2015
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Univ 1200 the nutrition transition in low-income countries: an. During the hunter-gatherer period, diet was high in carbs and fiber and low in fat thanks to the wild animal meat consumed: famine. Famines were more of a common concern before the agricultural revolution. Today, famines are mainly limited to southern africa: receding famine. Consumption of fruits and vegetables and animal protein increased. Starches become less important: degenerative disease. Cholesterol, sugar and other refined carbs and low in fiber result in increased rates of obesity and other health illnesses: behavioral change. People becoming more aware of certain foods causing health concerns results in people becoming better informed. Also people can change the choices they make due to government policy. In the usa, sugar intake, and meat/dairy/eggs intake has decreased: but body size, stature, and obesity have increased, however, more people are changing their behaviours toward their diets. Double burden of noncommunicable and infectious diseases in.
