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Article: Impact of Peanuts and Tree Nuts on Body Weight and Healthy Weight Loss in Adults1,2
- Article from:
- The Journal of Nutrition
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright American Institute of Nutrition Sep 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Abstract
Nuts (ground and tree) are rich sources of multiple nutrients and their consumption is associated with health benefits, including reduced cardiovascular disease risk. This has prompted recommendations to increase their consumption. However, they are also high in fat (albeit largely unsaturated) and are energy dense. The associations between these properties, positive energy balance, and body weight raise questions about such recommendations. This issue is addressed through a review of the literature pertaining to the association between nut consumption and energy balance. Epidemiological studies document an inverse association between the frequency of nut consumption and BMI. ...