How would obesity and chronic diseases affect our food cultu

Solution

Obesity and chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension are a result of high fat, energy dense diet and sedentary life style. Obesity is directly associated with a number of metabolic, endocrine or enzymatic disorders in the body. Understanding the development and pathogenesis of obesity and chronic diseases will affect the choice of food we consume.

Recently, the concept of paleo diet has emerged in the context of obesity and chronic diseases. The paleo diet is based on emulating the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. It includes whole, unprocessed foods that resemble what they look like in nature. Persons following paleo diet have begun to eat more Meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, healthy fats and oils and are avoiding Processed foods, sugar, soft drinks, grains, most dairy products, legumes, artificial sweeteners, vegetable oils, margarine and trans fats. In these ways, obesity and chronic diseases are affecting our food culture.