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# Western Diets Bring Alzheimer's to Developing Countries
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/western_diets_alzheimer_s_disease_0918130620/
- Published: 2013-09-18T19:19:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T13:59:38.000Z
- Description: A Journal of Alzheimer's Disease study analyzing dietary data from people 65 and older in Japan and eight developing countries found that as animal fat and calorie consumption rose, so did obesity rates and the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Diet, Nutrition, #vivvo-import

Increased animal fat consumption in developing countries is associated with more Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in the *Journal of* *Alzheimer’s Disease*. Researchers analyzed dietary data from populations 65 years and older in Japan and in eight developing countries including India, China, and Brazil. As animal fat and calorie consumption increased, so did obesity rates and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the author, mechanisms for dementia risk include increased obesity and increased intake of saturated fat, cholesterol, and iron.

Grant WB. Trends in diet and Alzheimer’s disease during the nutrition transition in Japan and developing countries. *J Alzheimers Dis*. Published ahead of print September 13, 2013.