What changes have taken place in our diet habits during the last 10 or 20 years?
There was a drastic change from traditional foods to non- traditional ones, which is more salty, high fat, high content of sugars, colors, sugar alcohols etc. Shift from whole grain foods to refined carbohydrates. Eating out has increased immensely and all are after ready to cook foods, or cooked foods, or processed foods. Healthy tender coconut water, buttermilk etc has been over ruled by colas and other soft drinks. As we are doubtful regarding effective food safety standards, these are big chances for manufacturers and farm owners to place profitability over health. Daily consumption of fiber is very low; calorie dense foods are opted by many. Eating habits and changed lifestyle is a major concern for every nation as it is bringing negative effects primarily on health. Parents who should be aware of these issues, act according to children’s’ tunes and demands. Food chain market has grabbed the nation into their web. All these modern lifestyle along with technology spoil normal development of the children. Also another fact which we can notice is that majority lead an inactive or sedentary lifestyle. So there is decline in energy expenditure also. The mismatch between this need and supply has resulted with the emergence of chronic diseases and the burden is increasing day by day. • Obesity • DM • HTN • Dyslipidemia • Certain types of cancer • Respiratory diseases • Anxiety disorders