Healthier Diets

Nutrition Transition: This term refers to shifts in dietary consumption and energy expenditure that coincide with economic, demographic, and epidemiological changes. Often seen when societies move towards more processed foods away from traditional diets.

Food Deserts: These are areas where access to affordable, healthy food options is limited or nonexistent due to lack of grocery stores within convenient traveling distance.

Obesity Epidemic: Refers to the growing prevalence of obesity worldwide which is often linked with unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles.