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VOL. 5, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Association of diseases with food habits in different states of south India: A systematic review
Authors
Manisha Chatterjee, Krishna Agrawal
Abstract
India is the second most populous country in the world with diverse
caste, religion, habitat, socioeconomic status, and lifestyle and food habits.
The South India is facing various epidemic of diet related non-communicable
diseases such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, Obesity etc. This study
will help to understand food habits of different states of South India as well
as the prevalence of diseases in those states. The methodology used here is
secondary data collection of the dietary pattern and associated diseases of
South India as it is a review study. It was found that, in Kerala, the most
prevalent diseases are type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases which are
caused mainly by excess intake of tapioca, coconut oil, rice and rice-based
products. In Tamil Nadu, it was found that the people are suffering from
obesity or overweight in huge numbers. The main causes behind these diseases
are consumption of polished rice and fast foods. There is a need for all the
people of South India to adopt a healthy lifestyle and a good dietary habit so
that they understand the choice of food and its relation with certain diseases.
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Pages:26-30
How to cite this article:
Manisha Chatterjee, Krishna Agrawal "Association of diseases with food habits in different states of south India: A systematic review". International Journal of Medical Science and Research, Vol 5, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 26-30
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