A recent study looked at 20 years of nutrition data in the United States and found some good news and some bad news. More adults now have somewhat better diets, but only a few have an ideal diet with enough fruits and vegetables. The study showed that nutrition awareness improved a bit but stopped getting better after 2010.
Experts suggest simple steps to improve diets, such as cooking at home, avoiding sugary drinks, and eating fewer refined grains. Refined grains, found in many processed foods, are a big reason for poor diets. Replacing these with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables can improve health.
The study also found differences in diet improvements based on income, education, and healthcare access. Educating people about nutrition and promoting healthier food choices are important for better well-being. By following these tips, individuals can improve their overall well-being and reduce diet-related diseases.
Vocabulary List
- Nutrition /nju??tr???n/ (noun): The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Awareness /??w??n?s/ (noun): Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
- Ideal diet /a??di??l da??t/ (noun): A perfect or most suitable diet that includes all necessary nutrients.
- Refined grains /r??fa?nd ?re?nz/ (noun): Grains that have been processed to remove the bran and germ, leaving only the endosperm.
- Processed foods /?pr?s?st fu?dz/ (noun): Foods that have been altered from their natural state for safety reasons or convenience.
- Whole grains /ho?l ?re?nz/ (noun): Grains that contain the entire grain kernel, including the bran, germ, and endosperm.
- Healthcare access /?h?l??k?r ?æks?s/ (noun): The ability to obtain and make use of healthcare services.
- Well-being /?w?l?bi???/ (noun): The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Vocabulary List:
- Nutrition //njuˈtrɪʃən// (noun): The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Refined grains //rɪˈfaɪnd ɡreɪnz// (noun): Grains that have been processed to remove the bran and germ leaving only the endosperm.
- Processed foods //ˈprɒsɛst fuːdz// (noun): Foods that have been altered from their natural state for safety reasons or convenience.
- Healthcare access //ˈhɛlθˌkɛr ˈæksɛs// (noun): The ability to obtain and make use of healthcare services.
- Well-being //ˈwɛlˌbiːɪŋ// (noun): The state of being comfortable healthy or happy.
- Nutrition awareness //njuˈtrɪʃən əˈwɛrnəs// (noun): Knowledge or understanding regarding the importance of nutrition.
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