ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Nutrition transition

Alright, let me explain the concept of “nutrition transition” in a simple and easy way that a 5-year-old could understand.

Do you know what nutrition is? It’s the food that we eat that helps us grow and stay healthy. But have you noticed that what people eat has changed over the years? This change or shift in eating habits is called “nutrition transition.”

In the olden days, people used to eat mostly natural and unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and meat from animals. But now, people eat more processed foods that come in packages like chips, candy, and soda. They also eat more high-calorie foods like burgers, fries, pizzas, and sugary drinks like juice and soda.

This shift to eating more processed foods and sugary drinks is not very good for our health. It can lead to health problems like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

To stay healthy, it’s important to eat a balanced diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein sources, and low-fat dairy. So, let’s try to make healthy food choices and stay active to stay healthy and happy.