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Western Diet | Standard American Diet - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Hannah Joy, M.Phil on Dec 28, 2021


FAQs on Western Diet

1. Which specialist doctor to consult for nutritional insufficiency?

A nutritionist/dietitian can help with nutritional insufficiency.

2. What is the Western diet and why is it bad?

Western diet is the Standard American Diet that mainly comprises of meat, processed cereals, and high fats, which portrays serious health conditions like heat diseases, diabetes, obesity, and many more.


3. What is the modern Western diet?

The modern Western diet comprises mainly of processed and ultra-processed foods and less of fresh, whole foods. This diet is high in carbohydrates, sugar, and fat.

4. How is the nutritional profile of Western diet?

The Western diet’s nutritional profile is not very sound. It is high in carbohydrates, sugar, fats and low in fiber, protein, and good fats.

5. How does the Western diet cause obesity?

Since the Western diet is high in refined carbohydrates, processed foods, sugars, and fats it can lead to obesity and increased fat storage.

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