This long-term observational study examined the relationship between food group consumption and all-cause mortality over 15 years in middle-aged French men (n = 960). Dietary intake was assessed through 3-day food records, and Cox modeling was used to adjust for confounders, including diet quality.
No Effects of a Short-Term Gluten-free Diet on Performance in Nonceliac Athletes (December 2015)
The popularity of gluten-free diets (GFDs) among nonceliac athletes is growing, despite limited evidence of performance or health benefits. This study investigated the impact of a short-term GFD on endurance performance, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, well-being, intestinal injury, and inflammatory markers in 13 nonceliac endurance cyclists.
Prebiotic consumption and the incidence of overweight in a Mediterranean cohort: the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Project (December 2015)
Prebiotics, including fermentable and nondigestible carbohydrates like fructans and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), are believed to positively influence weight regulation by improving gut health. However, their role in preventing overweight or obesity has been underexplored in longitudinal studies. This study investigated the association between prebiotic intake and overweight incidence in a cohort of middle-aged Spanish university graduates.
Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Health Implications of Dietary Fiber (November 2015)
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics emphasizes the importance of consuming adequate dietary fiber from diverse plant sources. Fiber intake is associated with reduced risks of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, as well as lower body weight.
CIMMYT Series on Carbohydrates, Wheat, Grains, and Health: Part 2Grain Terminology and Nutritional Contributions (December 2015)
This second installment in the CIMMYT series focuses on the nutritional contributions of grain- and wheat-based staples, highlighting their role in balanced diets. It defines key grain-related terms, dietary fiber, and resistant starch to clarify consumer confusion across countries.
Genetic Gains in Agronomic and Selected End-Use Quality Traits over a Century of Plant Breeding of Canada Western Red Spring Wheat (October 2015)
Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat, Canada’s primary wheat market class, has undergone significant improvements over the past century through plant breeding efforts. This study evaluated CWRS wheat cultivars from Red Fife to Superb using 24 trials over 19 years in Saskatchewan to measure genetic gains in agronomic traits and end-use quality.
