Table 1.

Evidence-based dietary approaches to eradicating health disparities among LSES households in the United States.

Diet-related health disparities among the poor in the United States (CDC, 2018)
	Stroke and coronary artery disease	Obesity	Poor blood pressure control	Diabetes
Dietary approaches to eradicate disease	Limit sodium, cholesterol, trans and saturated fats. Increase fiber and omega 3 fatty acid intakes.	Limit added sugars, saturated fats, unnecessary snacking. Decrease portion sizes.	Limit sodium, trans and saturated fats. Increase vegetable, fruit, nut, omega 3 rich fatty acid and low-fat dairy consumption	Limit carbohydrate intake to an appropriate amount, spread evenly throughout the day. Eat plenty of legumes and high fiber whole grains.
Evidence-based dietary modifications	Consume less: red meat, canned products, processed sugary and salty snacks Consume more: Omega 3 fatty acids, fish, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, peas, seeds	Consume less: sugary beverages, sugary candy, high fat proteins, refined grains Consume more: Fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, portion controlled meals	Consume less: red meat, canned food, processed snacks Consume more: Omega 3 fatty acids, fish, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, peas, seeds	Consume less: sugary beverages, sugary candy, high fat proteins, refined grains Consume more: fruits and vegetables, legumes, lean proteins, whole grains, portion controlled meals