Assertion
A Mediterranean-style diet, which is low in ultra-processed foods and high in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, is associated with better health outcomes.
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Explained
The assertion is made in the context of discussing the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet, which is characterized by low intake of ultra-processed foods and high intake of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.
Context for Assertion
The context of this assertion is the discussion of the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet and its association with better health outcomes.
Concepts for Assertion
Mediterranean diet
A diet characterized by low intake of ultra-processed foods and high intake of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.
Health outcomes
The consequences of certain behaviors or factors on an individual's health, such as life expectancy and rates of metabolic disorders.
Tags
Mediterranean diet
health outcomes
ultra-processed foods
Evidence for Assertion
Why relevant:
Why true:The study found that countries with higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet had lower rates of obesity and other negative health outcomes, which supports the assertion that a Mediterranean-style diet is associated with better health outcomes.
How it is true:The study provides review article evidence for the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet, but it is not a primary study and should be taken with a grain of salt.
ELI5
- The study looked at trends in BMI in children and adolescents across 200 countries and territories.
- They found that countries with higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet had lower rates of obesity and other negative health outcomes.
- This suggests that a Mediterranean-style diet is associated with better health outcomes, such as lower rates of obesity and other metabolic disorders.
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Study Type:Human Study
DOI:N/a
Cohort Study
Human
n=128900000
p≤0.05
The Lancet
Publication 10/10/2017