The Role of High Fat Diet in Metabolic Diseases: An Inspection of Canadian Population

Abstract

Metabolic diseases including cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes account for about 20% of the population in Canada. Diets containing high amount of fats may be one of the most crucial causes of metabolic diseases. Canadian diets composing of large portion of ultra-processed foods containing saturated fatty acids constitutes for potential risks for health conditions regarding obesity and other diseases. Of the entire Canadian population, the aboriginal community and low-income households consume higher amount of ultra-processed foods and are more prone to metabolic diseases. Traditional diets of aboriginal people may be a healthier choice though the amount of fat contained in both diets are equal. As of non-aboriginal Canadians, alternative foods such as high-fat dairy product is not related with the progression of metabolic diseases. Thus, a switch in diet, proper education, and adjustment in public health policies regarding ultra-processed foods and high fat foods may be crucial in reducing the prevalence of metabolic diseases.