Mexico's Fat Facts: A Look at Dietary Changes

In 2012 and 2016, researchers took a close look at what Mexican adults were eating, focusing on fats. They wanted to see how much of certain fats people were consuming and if it changed over time. The study was part of the National Health and Nutrition Surveys. The surveys found that some adults were eating too much of certain fats, like trans fats. These are the bad guys that can clog arteries and lead to health problems. But, the good news is that not everyone was overdoing it. Some people were actually eating the right amount, and others were even eating too little of these fats. The surveys also looked at other types of fatty acids. These are important for our bodies, but just like with trans fats, too much or too little can be a problem. The results showed that the amount of these fats in people's diets changed between 2012 and 2016. This could be due to changes in food availability, diet trends, or even economic factors. It's important to note that the surveys only looked at adults. This means we don't know if kids or teens were eating too much or too little of these fats. Also, the surveys didn't look at why people were eating more or less of these fats. This could be due to a lack of education, lack of access to healthy foods, or even cultural factors. The study also didn't look at how these changes in fat intake affected people's health. This is a big gap in the research, as we know that fat intake can have a big impact on health. Future studies should look at this connection. The results of the surveys are a wake-up call. They show that we need to do more to help people make healthy choices. This could mean better education, more access to healthy foods, or even changes to food policies. But, it's clear that something needs to be done.