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Western Diet | Standard American Diet

Western Diet | Standard American Diet - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which specialist doctor to consult for nutritional insufficiency?

A: A nutritionist/dietitian can help with nutritional insufficiency.

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Q: What is the Western diet and why is it bad?

A: 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.

Q: What is the modern Western diet?

A: 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.

Q: How is the nutritional profile of Western diet?

A: 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.

Q: How does the Western diet cause obesity?

A: 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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