Eating less vegetables is more prone to diabetes and obesity

A recent study by scientists has shown that eating less vegetables and fruits can increase non-communicable diseases such as obesity and diabetes.

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Through research in Africa, scientists claim that " Black continent " people who eat too little vegetables and fruits have increased the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.

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Dr. Jacky Ganry of France's Center for International Cooperation in Agricultural Research (CIRAD) said that in most African countries, half of the population is obese.

Speaking at an international conference organized by FAO in Dakar, Senegal, Ghenri said Africans consume a lower average of fruit than the World Health Organization (WHO) requires about 400g / day.

The reason is that the speed of urbanization is so fast, it upsets the way living and food prices rise, causing non-communicable diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

In Ethiopia , where the rate of obesity is lowest in Africa, up to one third of deaths in 2005 are due to the above non-communicable diseases.

In Senegal, the number of people with diabetes increases 10 times a year over the past 30 years.

Dr. Chris Ojiewo of the International Center for Vegetable Research in Tanzania said that lack of nutrition and obesity are a double burden for Africa. Chris also said that vegetables grown in Africa are rich in vitamins.

Related to diabetes, the Daily Telegraph on December 7 published the results of a study by Australian scientists suggesting that exercising regularly in the sun can help double the room capacity. against type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Jenny Gunton of Garvan University in Sydney said that this sport activity not only promotes a positive effect on health, helps people to have a healthy body, but also can replenish significant vitamin D.

Ms. Gunton pointed out the relationship between diabetes and vietamin D levels in the body.

Dr Gunton said people with low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop diabetes. Similarly, people with diabetes often have very low levels of vitamin D in their bodies.

The link between type 2 diabetes and night shift workers is very tight because staying up at night, overwork, working in a sunny environment, will make people more at risk. muscle with this dangerous disease.