A new guideline from the World Health Organization (WHO) on healthy diet and nutritional intake has been published. (Photo = DB)
[메디컬투데이=한지혁 기자] New guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) on healthy diet and nutrition have been published.
Worldwide, the number of obese people has nearly tripled since 1975, and more than 340 million children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 are overweight or obese. According to 2020 statistics, more than 39 million children under the age of five are overweight or obese.
To address this challenging situation, WHO has formulated new nutritional guidelines, including for children. For example, according to the latest recommendations from WHO, children under 2 years of age should get most of their fat from unsaturated fatty acids, less than 10% of their total calories from saturated fatty acids and less than 1% from trans fatty acids. .
Changes in the new WHO guidelines are also evident in terms of carbohydrates. In particular, rather than the amount of intake itself, it is clearly emphasized through which foods to consume carbohydrates.
Specifically, a sentence recommending intake of natural dietary fiber through whole grains, fruits, and vegetables known to have cardiovascular protective effects was included.
In the advisory for adults, the original guideline of limiting caloric intake from fat to less than 30% of total intake was maintained, indicating that saturated fat intake is directly associated with increases in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and insulin resistance. because it is related
The WHO has long recommended adults to eat at least 400g of vegetables and fruits per day, but for the first time, guidelines for children have been added. It is now recommended that children 2-5 years of age eat at least 250 g of vegetables and fruits, children 6-9 years of age 350 g, and children 10 years and older 400 g of vegetables and fruits.
In addition, specific guidelines for fiber intake have been added. Fiber is abundant in various foods such as broccoli, bananas, apples, and avocados.
Experts stressed the timeliness of the amendment, citing research showing that starting a healthy diet and nutrition from an early age has a significant impact on children’s later health.
Medical Today Reporter Han Ji-hyeok (hanjh3438@mdtoday.co.kr)
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2023-08-03 22:18:23
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