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The Risk of Death is High..

 According to a latest study in Japan, the risk of mortality is high among men whose carb consumption is less than 40% of their calorie intake. Similarly, women who consume a too low fat diet.  Now that does not mean you should start indulging in guilty eating and take to ultra-processed foods that are generally low in nutrition. Here's the study conclusion by experts:  Low-carb diets lack dietary fiber and essential nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins. Remember, these are essential for your body to thrive. The lack of such nutritive foods puts you at a higher risk of cancer and metabolic disorders.  Further, medical experts suggest that the study conclusion is likely due to poor dietary quality, malnourishment due to poverty, smoking, [and] alcohol. What else does the study say? According to the study authors, a lack of bioactive dietary components could be blamed for the same. What are the bioactive components?  Vitamins, minerals, fiber, heme ir