Proper nutrition protects against chronic diseases Bashny.Net

International study of the Australian, canadian and Chinese scientists has shown for the first time that poor nutrition — including a lack of fruit, vegetables and whole grains — is associated with the development of multiple chronic diseases over time.

Experts have studied the way of life, diet and health of more than 1000 Chinese people over a five-year period. Dr Zumin Shi, from the University of Adelaide, commented on the results: "risk factors Such as Smoking, lack of physical activity and nutrition associated with the development of chronic diseases. But the first time research has shown that nutrition itself is directly associated with the development of multiple chronic diseases over time."





"Those participants who ate more fresh fruits and vegetables, and more grains other than wheat and rice, have had the best results in relation to overall health. In addition to rice and wheat is oats, corn, sorghum, rye, barley, millet: those that can contain fiber. The benefits of whole grains are well known: reduction of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer of the rectum", the expert added.

"Consumption of rice was significantly lower in the group of healthy. This is because rice is a refined and deprived of the benefits of the product, which can be found in whole grains," said Dr. Shea.

He says that the study emphasizes the role of micronutrients in protecting against disease. "A higher daily intake of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin C, potassium and vitamin B1 was associated with healthier participants."

"Our results show that a high intake of fruits helps prevent the onset of a first chronic disease, while high vegetable intake protects from the development of more than one chronic disease. There is a General awareness on nutrition among the population, but this study confirms the need for broad education programs about the benefits of healthy eating".

Source: nauka24news.ru/