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Vegetables and whole grains are frequently grouped together as core components of healthy, plant-based, and Mediterranean dietary patterns, as evidenced by their consistent inclusion in nutritional recommendations [1], [2], and [3]. They are also collectively cited as essential food groups whose low intake is linked to global health burdens and chronic disease risks [4], [5], and [6].
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Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 9 facts
perspectiveTo improve population health, policy measures should support increased intake of health-promoting foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts/seeds, while reducing the intake of unhealthy foods such as red meat, processed meat, and sugary beverages.
claimDiets globally continue to lack sufficient amounts of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains, while including excessive and sometimes rising amounts of red meat, processed meat, and sugary drinks.
measurementRisks related to dietary composition in the 2021 Global Nutrition Report analysis included low intake of fruits (2.8 million deaths), whole grains (2.3 million), vegetables (1.7 million), legumes (1.5 million), nuts and seeds (1.0 million), and high intake of red meat (980,000), processed meat (880,000), and sugar-sweetened beverages (290,000).
claimA healthy diet consists of plenty of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and oils high in unsaturated fats, while containing little to no red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, refined grains, and oils high in saturated fats.
claimImbalanced diets low in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, and high in red and processed meat are responsible for one of the greatest health burdens globally and in most regions.
referenceThe EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems established specific dietary recommendations for minimum intake of health-promoting foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains) and maximum intake of foods with detrimental health or environmental impacts (red meat, processed meat, dairy, fish).
measurementA quarter of all deaths among adults globally are attributable to poor diets, defined as diets low in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, and high in red meat, processed meat, and sugary drinks.
measurementGlobal intake of whole grains and fruit and vegetables increased by 2% between 2010 and 2018.
referenceThe Global Nutrition Report 2021 analysis includes diet-disease associations for low intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts/seeds, and whole grains, as well as for high intake of red meat, processed meat, and sugary drinks.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
claimThe Western pattern diet is associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease and obesity compared to a 'prudent pattern diet,' which contains higher proportions of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and poultry.
claimThe Western pattern diet is rich in red meat, dairy products, processed and artificially sweetened foods, and salt, with minimal intake of fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, and whole grains.
claimThe Western pattern diet is characterized by low intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, and seeds.
Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health news-medical.net 2 facts
claimThe Mediterranean diet, which is associated with beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, comprises fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts, contrasting with the highly processed foods found in the Western diet.
claimReplacing high-fat and sugar products in the Western diet with fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains may reduce low-grade inflammation and prevent the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Future of Food Series Part IV: The Evolution of Diet harmonyvalleyfarm.blogspot.com 2 facts
claimThe author of the Harmony Valley Farm blog post asserts that a diet consisting of local fruits, vegetables, some meat, fish, and whole grains, combined with one hour of daily exercise, serves as a recommended framework for individual health.
quoteGibbons stated: "If most of the world ate more local fruits and vegetables, a little meat, fish, and some whole grains, and exercised an hour a day, that would be good news for our health—and for the planet."
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 2 facts
referenceThe Healthy Diet Indicator (HDI) scores dietary intake based on eleven components: fruits and vegetables (≥ 400g), beans and other legumes (> 0g), nuts and seeds (> 0g), whole grains (> 0g), dietary fiber (> 25g), total fat (< 30% total energy), saturated fat (< 10% total energy), dietary sodium (< 2g), free sugars (< 10% total energy), processed meat (0g), and unprocessed red meat (≤ 71g).
procedureThe Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern Score (MSDPS) assigns points based on daily or weekly servings of specific food groups, including whole grains (8 servings/day), fruits (3 servings/day), vegetables (6 servings/day), dairy (2 servings/day), wine (1.5 servings/day for women, 3 servings/day for men), fish/seafood (6 servings/week), poultry (4 servings/week), olives/legumes/nuts (4 servings/week), potatoes/starchy roots (3 servings/week), eggs (3 servings/week), sweets (3 servings/week), and meat (1 serving/week).
Understanding Allostasis: Stability Through Change - Cannelevate cannelevate.com.au 2 facts
claimNutritional approaches emphasizing Mediterranean dietary patterns, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables support metabolic and inflammatory regulation.
claimNutritional approaches emphasizing Mediterranean dietary patterns, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables support metabolic and inflammatory regulation.
What Are The Global Impacts of The Western Diet On Health? rupahealth.com 2 facts
claimThe Mediterranean diet prioritizes whole, unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, fish, and healthy fats like olive oil. This diet provides fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants, and may support heart health, blood sugar management, and overall wellness.
claimPlant-based diets are characterized by a high intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, while minimizing or excluding animal products like red meat, fish, and dairy. This dietary pattern is high in fiber and nutrients and may support heart health, blood sugar management, and overall well-being.
How do the indices based on the EAT-Lancet recommendations ... medrxiv.org 2 facts
referenceThe planetary health diet prioritizes the consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and fish, while limiting the intake of red meat and tubers, and promoting moderate consumption of eggs, poultry, and dairy products.
claimIn dietary indices, fruits and vegetables demonstrate robust correlations with total scores, underscoring their importance in evaluating both health and sustainability, whereas whole grains and legumes exhibit weaker correlations.
Modern Diet and its Impact on Human Health - Longdom Publishing longdom.org 1 fact
claimA healthy diet should include foods low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; high-fiber foods such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits; foods with moderate amounts of sugar and salt; calcium-rich foods; and iron-rich foods.
5.1 Physical Health and Growth in Early Childhood - OpenStax openstax.org 1 fact
claimFresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are recommended sources of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals for maintaining health.
Indigenous Foods - National Indian Council on Aging nicoa.org 1 fact
claimThe National Indian Council on Aging suggests snacking on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
procedureTo prevent chronic inflammation, individuals should avoid simple sugars, refined carbohydrates, high-glycemic foods, trans fats, and hydrogenated oils, while increasing consumption of whole grains, natural foods, vegetables, fruits (such as avocados and cherries), and fatty fish like salmon.
Western pattern diet | Nutrition and Dietetics | Research Starters ebsco.com 1 fact
claimThe Western Pattern Diet is typically low in whole grains, fiber, fruits, and vegetables.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimSuboptimal diets are characterized by low intake of fibers, fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, milk, seafood, calcium, and healthy fats (omega-3 fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids) and high intake of trans-fatty acids, sodium, red or processed meat, and sugar-sweetened beverages, according to Afshin et al. (2019).
What is the Impact of a Western Diet? - Robard Corporation robard.com 1 fact
claimA typical Western diet is contrasted with a healthy diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or non-fat dairy.
Healthy Child Care Settings - The Nutrition Source nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimParticipation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) promotes child care environments that support healthy nutrition, specifically by improving the quality of foods and beverages served, including increased servings of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and decreased servings of juice and refined grains compared to non-participating programs.
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org 1 fact
procedureUT MD Anderson dietitians recommend reducing inflammation by eating meals rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, complex carbohydrates, fiber, lean protein, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, while limiting saturated fats and refined sugars.
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com 1 fact
procedureTo reduce chronic inflammation, individuals should: (1) eat anti-inflammatory foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds; (2) reduce or remove packaged and ultra-processed foods containing saturated and trans fats; (3) consult a doctor regarding long-term use of antibiotics, antacids, and NSAIDs; (4) exercise regularly to maintain weight and support immune function; (5) sleep seven to eight hours to stimulate human growth hormones and testosterone; and (6) manage stress to maintain the body's ability to regulate inflammatory response.
The Western Diet and Its Impact on Modern Health: What Patients ... diagnosticdetectives.com 1 fact
claimResearchers defined 'traditional' dietary patterns as those high in fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and whole grains, while 'Western' diets were defined as consisting mainly of processed or fried foods, refined grains, and sugar.
Diet composition and staple-food dependence as structural ... researchsquare.com 1 fact
claimIncreased consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean protein sources is associated with a reduced risk of metabolic diseases, type 2 diabetes, and mortality.