Close Menu

    Get the latest news around the globe

    Editor's Pick

    VW and Tesla rival Rivian join forces in $5.8 bn EV Partnership

    23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO Anne Wojcicki resigns

    Big firms pull ads from X after Musk’s antisemitic remark

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram
    Britain HeraldBritain Herald
    Subscribe
    • Home
    • World Roundup
    • Business
    • Tech World
    • Entertainment & Events
    • Curious
    • More…
      • Spotlight
      • Knowledge
      • Lifestyle
      • Awareness
      • Women World
      • Sports
      • Travel
      • Notable
      • Contact Us
    Britain HeraldBritain Herald
    Home » Global diets have barely improved over the last 3 decades: Study
    Awareness

    Global diets have barely improved over the last 3 decades: Study

    According to the study, some demographic groupings had a higher likelihood of eating a healthier diet.
    Desk ReporterBy Desk ReporterSeptember 24, 2022
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
    Global Diets Study
    Image courtesy: Pexels

    Boston, US: A recent research has analyzed the eating habits of adults and children on a global, regional, and country level.

    The study looked at eating patterns in 185 nations between 1990 and 2018 by further segmenting participants by age, sex, education, and urbanization. The analysis mostly used the Alternative Healthy Eating Index, which rates food quality, to measure diets.

    Poor nutrition quality is the primary global cause of disease, according to the researchers.

    Global Diets Study
    Image courtesy: Pexels

    The Alternative Healthy Eating Index assigns a score to each diet, with zero representing the least healthy and 100 representing the healthiest.

    The diets’ rankings were based on the ratio of less healthy foods like red or processed meat and beverages with added sugar to healthy ones like legumes, nuts, whole grains, seafood, and non-starchy vegetables.

    The regional average scores ranged from 45.7 in South Asia to 30.3 in Latin America and the Caribbean.

    In 2018, the Alternative Healthy Eating Index score for the entire world was 40.3. Since 1990, the average global score has only gone up by 1.5 points.  With a score of below 33, the United States’ score was lowest.

    UNCHANGED DIETS

    Diets haven’t changed much, according to Ms. Molly Rapozo, MS, RDN, Registered Dietician Nutritionist & Brain Health Coach at Pacific Neuroscience Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, because individuals in the community don’t always have easy access to good options.

    Global Diets Study

    Although ideal eating patterns have been defined and proven, there is still more work to be done to make healthy choices the most convenient. Ms. Rapozo claimed.

    According to the study, some demographic groupings had a higher likelihood of eating a healthier diet. In certain areas, adults scored significantly better than kids. The results followed a U-shaped curve, with elderly persons and children scoring best.

    Women were also more likely than males to eat healthily. Ms. Rapozo mentioned that the 2020 analysis which looked at nutritional practices, biological sex, and cultural gender largely agrees with this statement.

    Ms. Rapozo quoted that the study “provides insight on why women score higher globally.”

    Researchers came to the conclusion that local nutrition information should serve as the foundation for dietary recommendations. Compared to 30 years ago, global diets have barely improved.

    WORLD ROUNDUP: Russia and China organize joint patrols in the Pacific Ocean

    STAR OF SECTOR 2025
    Awareness Articles Global Diets Study
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
    Avatar
    Desk Reporter

    The news/article published above has been sourced, compiled, and corroborated by a member of the Britain Herald News Desk Team. If you have any queries or complaints about the published material, please get in touch with us at BritainHerald@Gmail.Com

    Newly Updated

    Global heat record likely by 2029; WMO warns of rising climate risks

    May 28, 2025

    England to roll out world’s first routine Gonorrhoea vaccine

    May 21, 2025

    British Athlete breaks world record running across Australia in 35 days

    May 20, 2025
    STAR OF SECTOR 2025

    Business

    Volvo cars to cut 3,000 jobs in major restructuring effort

    Business May 27, 2025

    Sweden: Volvo Cars has announced strategies to cut approximately 3,000 jobs, primarily targeting office-based roles…

    Trump demands US-made iPhones; Warns of 25% tariff

    May 24, 2025

    Nike to raise prices on select items citing seasonal planning

    May 22, 2025

    CATL shares jump after Hong Kong stock market debut

    May 20, 2025
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • Instagram

    Curious

    Massive ice calving at Perito Moreno Glacier sparks concern

    May 16, 2025

    Glowing Spiral appears in night sky; Linked to SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

    March 25, 2025

    Once dubbed ‘Ugliest’; Blobfish triumphs as NZ ‘Fish of the Year’

    March 19, 2025

    Giant Iceberg A23a runs aground near South Georgia; Easing wildlife fears

    March 5, 2025

    Get the latest news around the globe

    Knowledge

    Clownfish shrinks to survive marine heatwaves, study reveals

    Knowledge May 22, 2025

    England: Clownfish, famously known from the film Finding Nemo, are shrinking in size to survive…

    Kashmir conflict: History of disputes, wars, and unresolved tensions

    May 9, 2025

    Snakebite survivor’s blood sparks universal antivenom discovery

    May 3, 2025

    ESA’s Biomass satellite set for launch to map forest carbon

    April 29, 2025
    18-EA-387-TryEngineeringSummerInst_BannerAd_300x250_Robot
    About Us
    About Us

    Britain Herald is a global news brand that plays a significant role in educating and informing the masses with informative content, the latest updates, and current affairs across the World.

    Operated and Managed by WellMade Network, the portal is a sister concern of GCC Business News and Emirati Times. For inquiries about Media Partnerships, Investment and other opportunities in line with our Editorial Policy, please contact us at;

    Email Us: News@BritainHerald.com
    Whatsapp: +971 5060 12456

    We Have

    Trump administration plans social media vetting for US student visas

    May 28, 2025

    Texas Governor signs new Online Child Safety Bill sparking debate

    May 28, 2025

    Global heat record likely by 2029; WMO warns of rising climate risks

    May 28, 2025

    SpaceX Starship breaks up over Indian Ocean after losing control

    May 28, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram
    • Home
    • Business
    • Tech World
    • Awareness
    • Contact Us
    Privacy & Cookies Policy | Terms & Conditions
    © 2002 BritainHerald.com, An Initiative by WellMade Network

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.