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Review
. 2001 Jun;59(6):170-6.
doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2001.tb07008.x.

Nutrition transition in Latin America: the case of Chile

C Albala  1 , F Vio, J Kain, R Uauy
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Nutrition transition in Latin America: the case of Chile

C Albala et al. Nutr Rev. 2001 Jun.

Abstract

The nutritional situation of Latin America is changing rapidly from one characterized by underweight and stunting to one where chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes are increasingly prevalent. In Chile, under-nutrition has virtually disappeared, but rising obesity rates and risk factors for chronic diseases indicate the need to modify existing programs and emphasize prevention of diet-related chronic diseases.

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