Latin Times Magazine. Vol 24 No 1 May 2025 | Page 17

IN HEALTH

A New Food Pyramid for a Metabolically Unwell Nation For the first time, experts are plugging a l ow-carb food pyramid.

with chronic illnesses soaring across the united states, a group of doctors and nutrition researchers say it’ s time to reconsider the foundation of u. s. dietary advice— starting from the bottom up.
in a peer-reviewed paper published in Nutrients, the authors contend that the traditional carb-heavy diet has not only failed to safeguard public health but may be contributing to rising rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. They propose a new low-carbohydrate food pyramid designed for the vast majority of American adults showing signs of metabolic dysfunction. Their model— built on protein, full-fat dairy, and healthy fats— challenges decades of federal guidance and reignites a long-simmering debate about dietary fat’ s role in chronic disease.
Rethinking the Pyramid: The original food pyramid, introduced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in 1992, stacked grains at the base, fruits and vegetables in the middle, and fats and oils at the top.
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Latin America Advanced Wound Care Market worth US $ 498.2 million by 2030 with 9.8 % CAGR | MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2025 / PRNewswire /-- The global Latin America Advanced Wound Care Market, valued at US $ 285.9 million in 2024, is forecasted to grow at a robust CAGR of 9.8 %, reaching US $ 312.8 million in 2025 and an impressive US $ 498.2 million by 2030. The increasing prevalence of diabetes, the rising cases of traumatic & burn injuries, and the expansion of the geriatric population along with age-associated syndromes are the key factors driving market growth.
Additionally, the growth potential of emerging countries is a critical element contributing to market development. As these countries in the LATAM region experience economic growth and rising improvements in healthcare infrastructure, the demand for advanced wound care products is also set to increase. These factors collectively create a promising environment for market growth, with both local & international companies seeking to capitalize on the demand for advanced wound care solutions.
By Based on wound type, the LATAM advanced wound care market is segmented into acute wounds and chronic wounds. The chronic wounds segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024. The large share of this segment can be attributed to the rising number of traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and other trauma-related incidents that require immediate medical care. The increasing number of surgical procedures is also expected to drive the demand for post-operative wound care, fuelling this segment ' s market growth.
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