6 hours agoDietic imbalance poses the greatest health risk for Chinese
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(5 years ago)A food imbalance is an important cause of chronic illness, says a study published on conditions for feeding the population in China, by the Chinese Food Society. The report shows that among dietary factors, high sodium intake results in 17.3 percent of deaths caused by cardiovascular and metabolic diseases [...]
The report shows that among dietary factors, high sodium intake results in 17.3 percent of deaths caused by cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in adults. It is followed by insufficient omega-3 fat fruits and acids, 11.5 percent and 9.7 percent respectively, “Xinhua” quoted “.
The study revealed that Chinese people's diet and health have improved significantly. The average height of Chinese residents has also continued to rise, said Ding Gangqiang, deputy head of the CNS. Each person's daily salt intake stands at 9.3 grams, with the figure dropping by two grams per 10 years. However, it remains higher than the recommended level of less than five grams, the report says. Chinese sugar consumption is growing year-on-year. High sugar intake has become the main reason for teen overweight and diabetes. (Irma)
