Over the past 30 years there has been a twofold increase of obesity and overweight across the globe. This obesity epidemic and increase in metabolic syndrome are in part due to a global nutrition transition from traditional plant-based foods to consumption of a more energy dense diet and accompanied by sedentary lifestyles. Analyzing dietary patterns, which consider total diet as an alternative to the traditional single-nutrient or food analysis can better guide nutrition education and formulation of nutrition policy.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association 111:8 1137-1140 2011
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Most people in our society think they should weigh a different amount than they currently do. However, it is futile to attempt to control one’s weight and this focus on weight is misguided. Instead, one must focus on controlling behaviors. Creating habits that will contribute to appropriate body composition through energy balance will be the focus of weight management guidance.