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Diet & Fitness

However, in recent years, the prevalence of diseases linked to the consumption of unbalanced diets has been on the increase. Chronic illnesses or non-communicable diseases (NCDs) associated with nutrient deficiencies and excesses are a growing global epidemic. The Sustainable Development Goals adopted in 2015 aim to eradicate hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition globally by 2030. Studies and reports from across the globe have well established the link between dietary patterns, lifestyle habits and chronic illnesses; and have served as the basis for developing dietary guidelines. However, the use of outdated and inappropriate dietary guidelines is a frequent occurrence. The task of reviewing the progress, current state, present and future challenges surrounding the consumption of a balanced diet is critical to human health in all regions of the world. The special issue on Balanced diets in food systems: emerging trends and challenges for human health and wellbeing aims to contribute to the pool of epidemiological evidence surrounding nutrition, human health and the multi-faceted, inter-related influential factors impacting on these.

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