Turkana study supports mismatch hypothesis (IMAGE)

Princeton University

Turkana study supports mismatch hypothesis

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A new study led by Princeton's Julien Ayroles and Mpala's Dino Martins supports the "mismatch" hypothesis. They found that obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular illnesses increased among Turkana people whose diet changed from animal-based to carbohydrate-based. Here, Mpala researchers Simon Lowasa and Michelle Ndegwa interview a Turkana study participant at a school in Lakipia, Kenya.

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