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Public Health Benefits of Preventive Nutrition

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Preventive Nutrition

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  • Staying lean and physically active throughout adult life has major health benefits.

  • Diets low in the percentage of energy from fat have not been associated with lower risks of heart disease, cancer, or better long-term weight control.

  • Avoiding industrially produced trans fat, keeping saturated fat low, and emphasizing unsaturated fats will minimize risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

  • Consuming grains in their original high fiber/whole grain form is likely to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Consumption of sugary beverages increases risk of type 2 diabetes and probably heart disease. High intake of fruits and vegetables will help prevent risks of cardiovascular disease, but the benefits for cancer reduction appear modest.

  • High consumption of alcohol and alcoholism have many adverse health and social consequences, and intakes as low as one drink per day or less are associated with greater risks of breast cancer. In contrast, moderate consumption of alcohol reduces risks of coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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