Geography HL
Geography HL
13
Chapters
193
Notes
Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Option B - Oceans & Coastal Margins
Option B - Oceans & Coastal Margins
Option C - Extreme Environments
Option C - Extreme Environments
Option D - Geophysical Hazards
Option D - Geophysical Hazards
Option E - Leisure, Tourism & Sport
Option E - Leisure, Tourism & Sport
Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Option G - Urban Environments
Option G - Urban Environments
Unit 1 - Changing Population
Unit 1 - Changing Population
UNIT 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience
UNIT 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience
Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security
Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security
Unit 4 - Power, Places & Networks
Unit 4 - Power, Places & Networks
Unit 5 - Human Development & Diversity
Unit 5 - Human Development & Diversity
Unit 6 - Global Risks & Resilience
Unit 6 - Global Risks & Resilience
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Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Geography HL
Geography HL

Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health

The Nutrition Transition How Income Levels Shape Global Diets

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Introduction 🌍

The world is undergoing a "nutrition transition". In a nutshell, this term refers to changes in people's diet as their country's wealth increases. This shift is super interesting because it isn't the same everywhere! Countries at different stages of economic development have varying food consumption patterns. Don't believe me? Keep reading!

Food consumption in low-income countries (LICs) 🍚

Let's start with LICs like Bangladesh. Here, most of the food energy comes from carbohydrates (around 80%), with a tiny bit from fats (about 11%). Meat and dairy? Almost zilch! So, we're talking about a rice and plant-based diet here, with hardly any steak or cheese in sight.

Food consumption in high-income countries (HICs) 🍔

On the flip side, in HICs such as the US, France, and Denmark, things are pretty different. These people get roughly 45-50% of their energy from carbohydrates, but also a whopping 40% from fats. Meat and dairy play a big part too. Imagine a typical meal being a juicy burger with a side of fries and a milkshake!

The nutritional transition 🔄

This transition from a carbohydrate-heavy diet to one including more fats, meat, and dairy has been happening for 300 years, initially in developed countries. As LICs start to earn more, even a small bump in income can lead to a significant increase in calorie intake. However, in HICs, more money doesn't necessarily mean more calories. Kind of like how your 10th chocolate bar doesn't taste as good as the first, right?

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Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Geography HL
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Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health

The Nutrition Transition How Income Levels Shape Global Diets

Word Count Emoji
679 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Introduction 🌍

The world is undergoing a "nutrition transition". In a nutshell, this term refers to changes in people's diet as their country's wealth increases. This shift is super interesting because it isn't the same everywhere! Countries at different stages of economic development have varying food consumption patterns. Don't believe me? Keep reading!

Food consumption in low-income countries (LICs) 🍚

Let's start with LICs like Bangladesh. Here, most of the food energy comes from carbohydrates (around 80%), with a tiny bit from fats (about 11%). Meat and dairy? Almost zilch! So, we're talking about a rice and plant-based diet here, with hardly any steak or cheese in sight.

Food consumption in high-income countries (HICs) 🍔

On the flip side, in HICs such as the US, France, and Denmark, things are pretty different. These people get roughly 45-50% of their energy from carbohydrates, but also a whopping 40% from fats. Meat and dairy play a big part too. Imagine a typical meal being a juicy burger with a side of fries and a milkshake!

The nutritional transition 🔄

This transition from a carbohydrate-heavy diet to one including more fats, meat, and dairy has been happening for 300 years, initially in developed countries. As LICs start to earn more, even a small bump in income can lead to a significant increase in calorie intake. However, in HICs, more money doesn't necessarily mean more calories. Kind of like how your 10th chocolate bar doesn't taste as good as the first, right?

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