How does the diet of the centenarians from the islands of Okinawa compare to that of most U.S. adults? a. U.S. adults consume
more seafood but fewer saturated fats. b. U.S. adults consume more fruits but fewer calories. c. U.S. adults consume more foods with high antioxidant levels. d. Okinawans consume more vegetables but fewer calories. e. Okinawans consume more calories but fewer sweets.
d. Okinawans consume more vegetables but fewer calories.
Explanation:
Okinawan diet is the reason behind their long and healthy life. Their carbohydrate to protein ratio in diet is 10:1; which is opposite to the US population who eat more protein and less carbohydrate. A low protein and high carbohydrate diet protect from ageing related illnesses such as Alzheimer, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
