Tag: Diet influence

Humans make hundreds of food-related decisions every day, but most people are unaware of the complex mechanisms at play beyond simple hunger. Our eating habits are shaped by an intricate dance between our environment, emotions, and social settings, often overriding our most rational dietary intentions.

In 2015, poor nutrition and physical inactivity were considered major risk factors contributing to hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S. annually. This article explores which of the 10 leading causes of death in the US in 2015 were significantly influenced by diet, and how lifestyle changes could have impacted these outcomes.