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Topic- Nutrition
Poor diet biggest risk factor for death worldwide
One in five deaths globally -- equivalent to 11 million deaths -- is associated with poor diet, according to the World Health Organization's Global Burden of Disease study.
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Fructose-sweetened drinks linked to higher type-2 diabetes risk
Sweetened drinks pose a greater risk of type 2 diabetes than most other foods containing fructose, a naturally occurring sugar, according to Canadian researchers.
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Eating more protein may curb disabilities
Eating more protein is associated with slower development of disability in adults ages 85+, according to an analysis of data from the Newcastle 85+ study conducted in the UK.
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Tooth loss tied to malnutrition
Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, according to researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey, who analyzed the health records of 107 community-dwelling senior citizens treated at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine clinic between 2015 to 2016.
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Do older adults eat fast food?
The answer is yes. An analysis by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey revealed that while the percentage of adults who consumer fast food decreases with age, 24% of individuals ages 60 and over report eating fast food on any given day.
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Healthy diets linked to lower cancer risk
Following a diet such as the one recommended by the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR), engaging in regular physical activity and minimizing alcohol consumption together are associated with a reduced overall cancer risk, as well as lower breast, prostate and colorectal cancer risks, researchers say. The WCRF/AICR diet emphasizes whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes, and minimal amounts of red and processed meats, extra sugars, fast food and alcohol.
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