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The Western diet is a dietary pattern that is common in many Western countries, including the United States, Canada, and much of Europe. This dietary pattern is characterized by high levels of processed and refined foods, red meat, and saturated fats, and is associated with a high prevalence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. | The Western diet is a dietary pattern that is common in many Western countries, including the United States, Canada, and much of Europe. This dietary pattern is characterized by high levels of processed and refined foods, red meat, and saturated fats, and is associated with a high prevalence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. | ||
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== Characteristics of the Western diet == | == Characteristics of the Western diet == | ||
[[File:Differences between Mediterranean diet and Western diet.png|thumb|Differences between Mediterranean diet and Western diet]] | [[File:Differences between Mediterranean diet and Western diet.png|thumb|Differences between Mediterranean diet and Western diet]] | ||