The western diet
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The document discusses the environmental impacts and health risks of the western diet, which consists mainly of fast food and processed foods with low amounts of fresh produce. It is high in salt, sugar, and fat and relies heavily on animal products. This diet requires significant water and land resources to produce and leads to greenhouse gas emissions. It increases the risks of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and hypertension. The document suggests promoting more sustainable food production and consumption, including lowering meat consumption, as a solution to reduce these environmental impacts and health risks.
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- 4. The western diet The western diet consists mainly of fast food and processed foods with minimal intakes of fresh produce. High in salt, sugar and fat Contains mostly animal products
- 5. Environmental footprint Studies show that a vegetarian diet could feed more people than a meat-based diet: 20% of the corn grown in the United States is eaten by people, with about 80% of the corn eaten by livestock. Approximately 25 gallons of water are needed to produce 1 pound of wheat. Around 2,500 gallons of water are needed to produce 1 pound of meat. The animal industry is responsible for 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- 6. Health implications Increases the risk of diabetes, heat disease and some cancers. Increases the risk of obesity and hypertension. Diets with little fruits and vegetables can be low in vitamins minerals and fiber crucial to our health.
- 7. The solution A change in people`s dietary habits Stimulating sustainable food production Promoting sustainable food consumption Lower livestock production will lead to 25–40% lower greenhouse gas emissions.
- 8. Author : Rufina Kaloyanova Romance Languages Secondary school Burgas - Bulgaria