A Comparative Study Of Traditional And Modern Dietary Patterns And Their Association With Metabolic Health Among Adults In Dadri, Uttar Pradesh

Rapid urbanization and lifestyle transitions have significantly altered dietary practices among adults leading to a shift from traditional dietary patterns to modern, processed food based diets. This dietary transition has been closely linked to the increasing prevalence of metabolic health disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Traditional dietary patterns characterized by high consumption of whole grains, pulses, fruits, vegetables and minimally processed foods have been widely associated with favorable metabolic outcomes and protective health effects. In contrast modern dietary patterns often involve excessive intake of refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, added sugars and ultra-processed foods which are known to adversely affect metabolic health. The present comparative study aims to examine the differences between traditional and modern dietary patterns and their associations with metabolic health among adults. Understanding these associations is crucial in the context of rapidly changing food environments and lifestyle behaviors that contribute to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Evidence suggests that adherence to traditional diets may play a significant role in maintaining healthy body weight, improving glucose regulation and supporting optimal lipid and cardiovascular profiles whereas modern dietary practices are increasingly linked to metabolic dysfunction. This topic was chosen due to the alarming rise in lifestyle related metabolic disorders among adults and the gradual displacement of traditional eating habits by convenience oriented food choices. A comparative understanding of dietary patterns can offer valuable insights into healthier food practices and support the development of effective nutrition education public health policies and preventive strategies aimed at improving metabolic health and reducing the long term risk of non communicable diseases.