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Tanzanian Food Changes. Macronutrient Changes. Diets Composition: Diets for low and middle class: Fat 15%, Protein 15%, Carbohydrates 70% Diets for upper class: Fat 43%, Proteins 17%, Carbohydrates 40%. Obesity.
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Macronutrient Changes Diets Composition: Diets for low and middle class: Fat 15%, Protein 15%, Carbohydrates 70% Diets for upper class: Fat 43%, Proteins 17%, Carbohydrates 40%
Figure 1: Prevalence of Hypertension in VariousAdult Tanzanian Populations 15 Years and Above Source:Ministry of Health (1997) Policy Implications of Adult Morbidity and Mortality. MOH, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Morbidity Source: Cole 1959. E.A. Med. J. 10: 538 - 41.
Mortality Source: Cole 1959. E.A. Med. J. 10: 538 - 41.