2018
Dietary diversity and healthy life expectancy—an international comparative study
Abstract: After controlling for socioeconomic indicators, longer healthy life is enjoyed by populations of countries with greater dietary diversity.
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“…One underlying assumption is that a higher DDS is associated with a lower consumption of a carbohydrate-rich diet, which is the main factor leading to obesity. 31 However, contrary to our findings, a previous systematic review reported no associations between the DDS and BMI. 32 Similarly, another systematic review reported no conclusive evidence concerning the DDS and obesity associations.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…One underlying assumption is that a higher DDS is associated with a lower consumption of a carbohydrate-rich diet, which is the main factor leading to obesity. 31 However, contrary to our findings, a previous systematic review reported no associations between the DDS and BMI. 32 Similarly, another systematic review reported no conclusive evidence concerning the DDS and obesity associations.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…The findings of the current study are consistent with those of Deolalikar [54], who found that adequate childhood nutrition can also improve educational attainment and economic growth per capita. Population growth as a socio-economic indicator is positively associated with food consumption, which supports the idea that an increased and healthier food consumption reduces mortality rates [55] and may upsurge life expectancy [56]. However, in developed countries, increased food consumption is a major cause of obesity and can reduce the expected lifetime [57].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 59%
“…Second, the Japanese intake of meat and dairy products is considered low by global standards [5]. In addition, Japanese individuals eat a wider diversity of foods [5]. Therefore, the present findings may not be generalised to Western populations who consume larger amounts of meat and a smaller variety of foods.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 75%
