Nuts Improve Diet Quality Compared to Other Energy-Dense Snacks While Maintaining Body Weight

Previous studies have reported that regular nut consumption reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and does not promote weight gain despite the fact that nuts are energy-dense. However, no studies have investigated the body composition of those regularly consuming nuts compared to similar intakes...

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Main Authors: Siew Ling Tey, Rachel Brown, Andrew Gray, Alexandra Chisholm, Conor Delahunty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/357350