Meat consumption providing a surplus energy in modern diet contributes to obesity prevalence: an ecological analysis

18 Apr 2016Wenpeng You and Maciej Henneberg

High meat availability is correlated to increased prevalence of obesity.

Meta Analysis
4 effects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Saturated Fat Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Saturated Fat
Nutrition

Obesity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Obesity
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
58.0%

Processed Foods Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Processed Foods
Nutrition

Obesity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Obesity
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
58.0%

Red Meat Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Red Meat
Nutrition

Obesity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Obesity
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
42.0%

Meat & Foods rich in Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Meat & Foods rich in B...
Nutrition

Obesity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Obesity
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
58.0%