Universitatea Dunrea de Jos din

Facultatea
de tiinta i Ingineria Alimentelor
Galai

The way the public thinks about nutrition

in different countries

Bobe Andreea
Ciobotaru Adina
Paraschiv Alexandra

Grupa 2A23
Anul II

Introduction
The way that public thinks about nutrition has evolved over the years,
and it's a known fact that most of the countries created it's own
personalized diets, and eating habits.
However, certain countries, for example, America has chosen to adopt
diets from other countries, which are more healthy.
The typical American diet is full of saturated fats and sugar. Despite
having a high level of access to affordable, high-quality food, the
United States stands as one of the worst countries for healthy eating,
according to a ranking of countrys diets from Oxfam America.

Nutritious habits of the planet's

healthiest countries

Eat plenty of produce and whole grains

Countries known for putting it into practice: China and Greece
In many countries, meat is a garnish. The traditional Chinese diet, for
example, consists primarily of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. And in
Greece, vegetables and legumes are main meals, not just side dishes.
Research finds that three servings or more a day of produce can lower the
risk of stroke, heart disease, and some cancers. Harvard University's
Nurses Health Study, for example, which examined almost 85,000 women
over 12 to 14 years, found that those who ate the most fruit and
vegetables had a 20 percent lower risk for heart disease.

Nutritious habits of the planet's

healthiest countries
Savor leisurely dining

Countries known for putting it

into practice:
Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Japan
A meal in these countries often
lasts several hours. In fact, one of
Greece's dietary guidelines, is to
"eat slowly, preferably at regular
times of the day, and in a
pleasant environment." Sharing a
meal is so important that Greeks
call someone a friend by saying

For the French, Italians, and Spanish,

meals provide quality time with
friends and family, a practice that
encourages healthful bonds. Eating
comfortably and slowly discourages
overeating and fosters relaxation,
which aids digestion. The body
processes food more easily and

Nutritious habits of the planet's

healthiest countries
Spice up your plate

Countries known for putting it into practice:

India, China, Thailand
Herbs and spices add delicious, attractive, and healthful flair to your plate.
In addition to being low in calories and virtually fat free, researchers are
discovering that herbs, such as garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and spices, like
cinnamon, cloves, and curcumin (also known as turmeric), may fight
disease. One 40-day study of 60 people with type-2 diabetes found that
consuming half a teaspoon of cinnamon twice daily significantly lowered
subjects' blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

The Worlds Healthiest Diets

Japan
Obesity rate: 1.5%
Life expectancy: 82 years
Everybody praises Japanese cuisine for its focus on cruciferous
vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, bok choy and kale. The main sources
of protein in the Japanese dietfish and soyare also heart healthy.
Finally, the Japanese eat plenty of complex carbohydrates in the form of
nutrient-rich buckwheat noodles. Some Japanese practice calorie
restriction, eating only until they feel 80% full.

The Worlds Healthiest Diets

China
Obesity rate: 1.8%
Life expectancy: 79 years
Americas version of Chinese food doesnt come close to the real thing
and thats why everybody has singled out the country as having a very
healthy traditional diet. Two-thirds of meals are made up of vegetables,
fruits, whole grains and beans, he estimates. This includes leafy greens
like bok choy, root vegetables like daikon, and soybeans, ginger and
garlic. Though the Chinese do deep-fry foods, they more often stir-fry,
steam or stew meats and vegetables.

What foreign countries thinks about

Romania cuisine ?
Breakfast is usually a small meal of bread with butter and jam and tea. The
largest meal is
eaten in the early afternoon. Mititei, grilled sausage seasoned with garlic, is
a common
appetizer. Borsch, cabbage soup with bran, or ciorba, a soup of lamb,
mushrooms, and other meats and vegetables, is often served as a first
course. Main dishes are usually meat-based, such as tocana, a pork stew
flavored with garlic and onions. Other popular dishes include sarmale,
cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and meat, and mamaglia, a cornmeal dish
often served with poached eggs. Vegetables are served as side dishes.
Typical desserts include placinte, a kind of pie, and baclava, a pastry made
of nuts and honey.

What foreign countries thinks about

Romania cuisine ?