6Micronesia

Traditional diets in Micronesia once relied heavily on fish, coconut, breadfruit, taro, and other local foods.

Today, imported processed products have become much more important. Canned meat, instant noodles, refined carbohydrates, sugary drinks, and packaged snacks can be easier to obtain than healthier alternatives. Adult obesity rates are consequently among the highest in the world.

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