Different culture diets

Traditional Asian diets are predominantly based on cereals except in a few pastoral regions. The consumption of animal products is relatively low as compared to Western countries. Recent scientific findings demonstrated that diets high in plant foods are associated with more health benefits, such as decreased risks of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and obesity, and cancers of several sites. As per capita income increases with industrial development in Asia, there is a tendency to increase the consumption of added sugar, fats, oils and animal products and decreased consumption of cereal products, particularly in higher income regions. Consumers need to be cautioned about the trend in such dietary changes that may lead to adverse health effects. Contemporary dietary recommendations urge the consumption of a variety of cereals or grains, the proper storage of cereals including corns to avoid fungal contamination, and all year-round supply and consumption of vegetables and fruits. S...