Eastern healthy diet derived from regional food culture is associated with lower long-term health risks in Chinese adults (IMAGE)

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Eastern healthy diet derived from regional food culture is associated with lower long-term health risks in Chinese adults

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The Eastern Healthy Diet (EHD) is derived from the Jiangnan and Southeast Coastal Area (JSECA) of China.

The EHD features dietary diversity, plant-predominant, high-quality protein, and healthy cooking.

Higher EHD adherence was associated with lower obesity, central obesity, hypertension and long-term health risks.

The EHD provides a practical, evidence-based strategy for chronic disease prevention in China.

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He Y., Wang H., Fang Y., et al. (2026). Eastern healthy diet derived from regional food culture is associated with lower long-term health risks in Chinese adults. The Innovation Nutrition 1:100038. https://doi.org/10.59717/j.xinn-nutri.2026.100038

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