Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: RECENT FINDINGS: The debate continues over whether high- carbohydrate or high-fat diets have the more deleterious metabolic effects. Large randomized controlled trials have shown that a reduction of fat intake as part of a healthy lifestyle combined with weight reduction and exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Carbohydrate as fruit and vegetable together with low-fat dairy products reduce blood pressure. The results of trials of fatty acid type continue to favor the use of monounsaturated fats. However, the advantages over carbohydrate have not always been clear. In terms of carbohydrate, the glycemic index appears to be a better predictor of the metabolic effects of a diet than the sugar content. The fiber content of the carbohydrate food appears to confer benefits in terms of diabetic control. Lower cholesterol and postprandial blood glucose results are associated with viscous fibers. SUMMARY:
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Authors | Tony Hung, John L Sievenpiper, Augustine Marchie, Cyril W C Kendall, David J A Jenkins |
Journal | Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care
(Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care)
Vol. 6
Issue 2
Pg. 165-76
(Mar 2003)
ISSN: 1363-1950 [Print] England |
PMID | 12589186
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Blood Glucose
- Dietary Carbohydrates
- Dietary Fats
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Topics |
- Blood Glucose
(metabolism)
- Cardiovascular Diseases
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Dietary Carbohydrates
(metabolism)
- Dietary Fats
(metabolism)
- Food
(classification)
- Humans
- Insulin Resistance
- Obesity
(etiology, prevention & control)
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