Is the Chilean Diet a Mediterranean-type Diet?

Oct 1, 2004Biological research

Is the Chilean diet similar to a Mediterranean diet?

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Food intake in Chile has shifted significantly, with increased fat consumption and low fruit and vegetable intake.

Chilean dietary patterns have changed over recent decades, reflecting a trend towards higher fat consumption.
Current fruit and vegetable intake in Chile is low compared to recommended levels.
A comparison indicates that Chilean diets are evolving closer to the Mediterranean diet of the 1960s.
Despite similarities, there are concerns about a drift from traditional Chilean eating habits towards a more Western diet.
A new food pyramid for Chile is proposed, emphasizing principles of the Mediterranean-type diet.

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Food intake in Chile has changed markedly in the last decades, showing an increase in fat consumption and presently a small fruit and vegetables intake. A parallel is made between the Chilean and Mediterranean diet (mainly the one from Spain, Italy, and Greece), both currently and from 50 years ago. The main differences and similarities are based on food availability. Although Chilean diet seems to be approaching the traditional Mediterranean diet of the 60's, there is concern about changes that are moving away from Chilean traditional diet and towards a western one. A new food pyramid for Chile is proposed based on the traditional Mediterranean-type diet.

Is the Chilean Diet a Mediterranean-type Diet?

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