Health Trends: 1970s vs Today

What type of meat was more commonly consumed in the 1970s?

• Chicken

• Turkey

• Beef

• Pork

How much red meat did people eat per year in the 1970s?

• 100 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 75 pounds

• 50 pounds

What is the current average red meat consumption per year?

• 45 pounds

• 57 pounds

• 30 pounds

• 70 pounds

What types of foods have seen a 20% increase in sales recently?

• Canned vegetables

• Instant noodles

• Packaged snacks

• Plant-based foods and frozen meals

What are two examples of strange diets from the 1970s?

• Atkins Diet

• Mediterranean Diet

• Cabbage Soup Diet, Grapefruit Diet

• Paleo Diet

Why do people today try to eat more vegetables?

• To increase meat consumption.

• To improve health and promote sustainability.

• To reduce food waste.

• To enhance flavor in dishes.

What health issues can too much red meat cause?

• Improved digestion

• Heart disease, certain cancers, type 2 diabetes.

• Weight loss

• Enhanced immune function

How has the perception of healthy eating changed since the 1970s?

• There is a growing trend towards fast food as a healthy option.

• The emphasis has shifted to low-carb diets and sugar-free products.

• The perception of healthy eating has shifted from low-fat and calorie-focused diets to a holistic emphasis on whole, nutrient-dense foods and reduced processed food consumption.

• Healthy eating has always focused on high-protein diets.

What is one major difference in diet trends between the 1970s and today?

• People in the 1970s primarily followed vegetarian diets.

• Diet trends have shifted from low-fat to low-carb and high-protein.

• Diet trends have remained the same with a focus on low-fat.

• Today's diets emphasize high-sugar and low-protein foods.

How do people today generally feel about dieting compared to the 1970s?

• Dieting is seen as a punishment rather than a choice.

• People today generally feel more positively about dieting, focusing on health and sustainability rather than strict restrictions.

• People today are more focused on quick weight loss methods.

• Most people prefer the rigid diets of the 1970s over modern approaches.