A change in a population's diet from traditional foods such as grains, roots, beans, and rice to calorie-dense foods high in sugar, fat, sodium, and other components that characterize Western diets is referred to as _____.

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The term "nutrition transition" refers to the shift in dietary consumption and energy expenditure that coincides with economic, demographic, and epidemiological changes, often characterized by a move from traditional diets to Western-style diets high in sugar, fat, and sodium.

A Change in a Population's Diet from Traditional Foods Such