What makes a healthy diet? In
theory of course we know the basic nutritional concepts such as
vegetables, protein, foods low in salt, sugar, and contains no saturated
fat.
However,
in order to be healthy, whether people in Dubai or the people in
Thailand will fill their shopping baskets with food that is the same as
those in Jakarta or Denver, for example?
In
a global survey on healthy eating habits of consumers conducted by AC
Nielsen in 56 countries, revealed that healthy food category vary in
many countries.
This survey asked 25 000 respondents chose a list of 10 types of food that often they buy, who they think is healthy. Approximately
53 percent of respondents worldwide said they are actively trying to
maintain weight and 78 percent said the diet is a major effort to slim
down. However, 59 percent of respondents said they had difficulty deciphering the list of nutrients in the packaging.
In
addition, the majority of respondents said they were skeptical of
health claims from food manufacturers, primarily products labeled as
"Natural" and "Organic".
Here is the complete list of healthy foods are most often purchased by consumers in various countries.
ASIAA. Yogurt containing bacteria2. Fermented beverages3. Foods that contain fiber intact4. Soy milk5. Bread plus vitamin
EUROPEA. Products that contain fiber intact2. Iodized salt3. Yogurt contains good bacteria4. Butter and oil substitute5. Fermented beverages
LATIN AMERICAA. Products that contain fiber intact2. Butter and oil substitute3. Yogurt with extra bacteria4. Cereals containing folate5. Fruit beverages supplemented
MIDDLE EASTA. Supplemented fruit juice2. Butter and oil substitute3. Products that contain fiber intact4. Iodized salt5. Yogurt with extra bacteria
NORTH AMERICAA. Products that contain fiber intact2. Butter and oil substitute3. Vitamin-fortified bread4. Supplemented fruit juice5. Yogurt with good bacteria
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