By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Jun 19 2023 In a study published in the journal PharmaNutrition, scientists have explored the long-term impact of Western diet and lifestyle factors on the risk of metabolic disease in the United States.
Besides genetic risk factors, poor diet and lack of physical activity are the major causes of metabolic syndrome. Excessive intake of high-calorie foods can trigger the onset of this disease by inducing insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and hormone secretion. Evidence shows that diet, exercise, and body mass index can trigger metabolic syndrome by altering gut microbiota composition and function.
Regarding dietary composition, daily intake of protein, fat, carbohydrate, and added sugar was analyzed. Regarding lifestyle factors, percentages of life expectancy, urbanization , and exercise were analyzed. Important observations The study findings revealed a significant increase in the intake of protein, fat, carbohydrate, and added sugar between 1900 and 2020. Specifically, the intake of protein, carbohydrates, fat, and added sugar increased by 114%, 116%, 151%, and 343% in 2020, respectively.
Considering the current daily recommended intake of macronutrients in the US, the findings revealed that the intake of protein, carbohydrates, and fat remained higher than the recommended values throughout the study period . The intake of added sugar was below the recommended value in 1900. However, the intake increased by 2.5 times over the recommended value in 2020.
While life expectancy showed significant associations with all three metabolic conditions, exercise was found to be associated with metabolic syndrome and obesity.
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