nutritional transition
[/ˌnjuːˈtrɪʃənəl trænˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: nutritional transitions
transição nutricional
1. A shift in population dietary patterns, typically from traditional diets high in fiber and whole grains to diets high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats, often accompanying economic development and urbanization
The nutritional transition in developing countries has led to increased rates of obesity and diet-related diseases.
A transição nutricional nos países em desenvolvimento resultou em aumento nas taxas de obesidade e doenças relacionadas à dieta.
2. The epidemiological shift where countries move from predominantly infectious diseases to chronic non-communicable diseases as primary health concerns
Brazil experienced a rapid nutritional transition during the late 20th century.
O Brasil experimentou uma rápida transição nutricional durante o final do século XX.
This term is particularly significant in Brazil and other Latin American countries, where rapid urbanization and economic development have dramatically altered traditional eating patterns within a single generation. The nutritional transition is a major public health concern in Brazil, linked to rising obesity rates and non-communicable diseases despite historical food security challenges.
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