Region-specific diets around China recommended to combat obesity


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While this study advocated diets based on regional needs, most involved a recommendation to decrease red meats, which form a significant part of most Chinese cuisines. — Filepic

Chinese scientists have recommended a region-specific diet they say is crucial to improving eating habits in the country amid a rise in obesity and lifestyle diseases, and as a means to conserve natural and environmental resources.

In October (2024), China published its first set of guidelines to standardise the diagnosis and treatment of obesity.

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Diet , obesity , China , non-communicable diseases , NCDs

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