Following a Western style diet may lead to greater risk of premature death

Monday, April 15, 2013 - 13:20 in Health & Medicine

Data from a new study of British adults suggest that adherence to a "Western-style" diet (fried and sweet food, processed and red meat, refined grains, and high-fat dairy products) reduces a person's likelihood of achieving older ages in good health and with higher functionality.

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