7 Healthy eating and behaviour change
Geke Ludden and Sander Hermsen
Introduction
Every day, we encounter a broad range of information about what food to eat (‘eat this butter for improved heart functioning’, ‘eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day’) and about what not to eat (‘drink less sugary drinks’). These messages are supported by a growing body of knowledge about nutrients and their effect on our health. However, despite the increase in available knowledge about our food and how it may influence our health, there is an ongoing rise in lifestyle-related diseases directly associated with our food intake.
Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975 (WHO, 2017) and the number of people affected by type II diabetes ...
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