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Harmful Effects Of Processed Food: America has taken a big step regarding the eating habits of its citizens. The central government has issued new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030, which are considered to be the biggest change in nutrition policy in the last several decades. These guidelines have been prepared jointly by the US Health and Public Welfare Department and the Agriculture Department. Let us tell you about it.

What is special in it?

The most important thing about the new guidelines is the return of the food pyramid. But this time its message is very simple and straightforward that stay away from packaged food and eat real food. American officials say that instead of making people dependent on medicines and processed food, efforts are being made to return them to everyday nutrition.

This decision has been taken at a time when America is going through a serious health crisis. More than 70 percent of adults there are either overweight or obese. Almost every third teenager is in prediabetes. The situation is such that about 90 percent of the country’s healthcare expenditure is being incurred on those diseases, the root of which is considered to be wrong eating habits and spoiled lifestyle.

What is the guideline?

The new food pyramid has been created as a simple guide for people to make better food choices in their everyday lives. In this, priority has been given to such food items which are rich in nutrients and are not overly processed. According to the guidelines, real food is food that has minimal ingredients and does not contain added sugar, industrial oil, artificial flavors or preservatives.

Vice versa in India

While on one hand, major changes are being made in America regarding food habits so that health can be maintained, on the other hand, the opposite is happening in India. According to the Lancet report, retail sales of ultra-processed food in the country have increased by 40 percent from 2006 to 2019. Talking about retail sales, according to the ICRIER report between 2011 and 2021, there has been an annual increase of 13 percent.

According to the Euromonitor report within the country, the per capita consumption of packaged or processed food increased from Rs 2,800 in 2012 to Rs 5,200 in 2018. The situation is such that 11 percent people are suffering from diabetes, 3.4 percent small children are also becoming victims of obesity, about 29 percent people are suffering from obesity and 15 percent of the population is showing symptoms of diabetes.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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