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Kenyans Facing Poor Nutrition as Supermarket Shopping Is on the Rise

June 20, 2018 Posted by Amelia Donovan

Kenyan girls dancingAfrica’s middle class is booming, but a higher standard of life does not necessarily mean only good news. As supermarket shopping is on the rise in many parts of the continent, so are poor-nutrition rates.

More and more Kenyans, for instance, are steering clear of farmer’s markets as they would rather consume ready-made meals and processed foods. In the long term, the trend could prove costly, as obesity rates are climbing in Africa.

A new study shows that the more processed foods Kenyans in urban areas eat, the more likely for them to become obese is. Researchers at International Food Policy Research Institute found that supermarket shopping in Kenya is tied to “significant increases” in the urban population’s BMI.

Other African countries as facing a similar problem, with many Africans becoming overweight and obese.

Kenyans Facing Higher Obesity Risk as their Diet Changes

The latest study was based on data on people residing in three towns in Kenya. The participants were tracked for three years, from 2012 to 2015. In those towns, 10% of groceries were bought at local supermarkets.

Study authors noticed a change in the nutrition and diet choices of Kenyans that are shopping at supermarkets. The study revealed an uptick in obesity rates in the communities affected by the so-called “nutrition transition.” But obesity is not the only health risk for supermarket shopping. Kenyans are facing a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, as well.

Researchers haven’t found a link, though, between supermarket shopping and higher calorie intake. The shift was only tied to a major change in dietary composition. In other words, locals tend to consume fewer unprocessed foods as their intake of soda, dairy, snacks, and processed meat is on the rise.
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About Amelia Donovan

Amelia got her feet wet in the captivating world of journalism while still in college, working as the editor of the university’s newspaper. She minored in Journalism and Mass Communication before receiving a scholarship at a prestigious German university. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Amelia went on to pursue her biggest passions: journalism and science. She enjoys being up to date with any cutting-edge scientific advancements and her minor in biology allowed Amelia to accurately cover particularly interesting medical topics.

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