The final installment in this series examines how carbohydrates (CHOs), grains, and whole grains affect digestion, gut health, and chronic diseases. It explores their influence on the microbiome, glycemic response, inflammation, and immune function, while addressing gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease.
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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.
Whole-grain products and whole-grain types are associated with lower all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the Scandinavian HELGA cohort (July 2015)
Whole grains are a cornerstone of dietary guidelines due to their association with reduced risks of chronic diseases. This study explored the impact of whole-grain (WG) consumption on all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the Scandinavian HELGA cohort, encompassing 120,010 adults aged 30–64 years from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, over a follow-up period ending in 2009.
Modeling Changes in Daily Grain Foods Intake: An Analysis to Determine the Impact on Nutrient Intakes in Comparison to the USDA Ideal Food Pattern (April 2015)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) encourage increased whole grains (WG) and dietary fiber intake while limiting refined grains (RG). This study modeled how different grain food patterns affect nutrient and energy intakes compared to USDA ideal and typical food patterns within a 2,000 kcal/day diet.
Consumption of Certain Grain Food Patterns is Associated With Improved Diet Quality and Nutrient Intakes in US Adults: A NHANES 2005-2010 Analysis (April 2015)
Grain-based foods are an integral part of many diets, providing essential nutrients and contributing to diet quality. This study used NHANES 2005–2010 data to evaluate the association between different grain food patterns and nutrient intake, diet quality, and health metrics in U.S. adults aged 19 and older.
Cost of Nutrients Analyses Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: A Focus on Grain Foods (April 2015)
Access to affordable, nutrient-dense foods is crucial for promoting public health, particularly in the context of rising food costs. This study analyzed NHANES 2003–2004 data to identify the most cost-effective foods for delivering energy and essential nutrients, focusing on grain-based categories linked to USDA food prices.
