Poor eating habits killing millions globally, study says

[nitpicker]

https://www.dw.com/en/poor-eating-habits-killing-millions-globally-study-says/a-48194150

Poor eating habits killing millions globally, study says

Date 04.04.2019

People across the world are eating too much of the wrong food and much too little of the healthy types, a study in the journal "The Lancet" says. The study, released on Thursday, indicates that poor diet is responsible for more deaths than any other risk factor, including smoking. The largest killer in the 11 million global deaths attributed to poor diet every year is cardiovascular disease, which is often caused or made worse by obesity.

What did the study find?
More than 10 times the recommended amount of sugary drinks were consumed across the world
People consume 86% more salt on average than the levels generally considered safe.
The global intake of red meat was 18% greater than that considered optimal.
Healthier foods such as whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds do not feature enough in most people's diets.
Economic inequality is a big factor, with poor people often struggling to meet the "five a day" fruit and vegetable recommendation.
(snip)

How did countries rank? The study put Uzbekistan at the top of the list of countries with the highest risk of diet-related deaths. Israel had the smallest risk — 10 times less than Uzbekistan. Britain ranked 23rd, the United States 43rd, India 118th and China 140th from 195 countries studied.

What do experts recommend? A n EAT-Lancet report released in January said consumption of red meat and sugar should be halved, while that of vegetables, fruits and nuts should be doubled, both to stem a worldwide obesity epidemic and to combat climate change. It said too much salt and a too low intake of whole grains and fruits were the leading dietary risk factors.