Diet and NutritionStaple Foods Rice and black beans Fresh fruits and vegetablesDeficiencies and Risks Iron deficiency Vitamin A deficiency Underweight to overweight Adequate energy intakeLeading Cause of

Death Cardiovascular diseases Malignant neoplasms

(cancer)

BRAZILFOOD INFLUENCED BY:

• NATIVE AMERICANS

• PORTUGUESE,

• AFRO-BRAZILLIANS,

• OTHER IMMIGRANTS

MAIN STAPLE

• WHITE RICE

• BLACK BEANS

• PEANUTS

• MANIOC MEAL

DIET• Beef main meat eaten

• Beef lard

• Olive oil used as fats

• Butter

Vegetable and fruit consumptions

average 2.3-2.4 servings per day

2nd in sugar consumption

HEALTH ISSUES * 36% of population is overweight

• Cardiovascular disease

• DEFICIENCIES

• Vitamin A and Iron

JAPAN• Highest life expectancy in the world. • 85 years for women • 79 years for men • Lowest obesity rate 3% VS. 32% in

American• Diet

– Rice – Noodles– Fish

Leading Causes of Death•Malignant Neoplasm•Cancer•Heart Disease•Cerebrovascular Disease

Staple Foods Meat, potatoes, and bread

Yearly consumption 119 liters/31 gallons of beer 117 pounds of pork

Germany has over 1,500 types of sausage!

A quarter of the population smokes daily Life expectancy of 79

Needless to say... Death by Heart Disease

Variety of foods and nutrients due to seasonal food and multiple courses with every meal.

Italians eat an average of 60 pounds of pasta per person. USA is 20 pounds.

Italians on average drink 54 liters of wine. Most in the world.Staple foods:

o Pastao Tomatoes (sauces, salads, antipastos, everything)o Less butter, More Olive Oil.

8.5% Obesity rate

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