Relationship between Whole-Grain Intake, Chronic Disease Risk Indicators, and Weight Status among Adolescents
Whole-grain intake in adolescents was related to positive nutrient profiles and chronic disease risk factors, which supports current recommendations to promote greater intake of whole grains among adolescents.
Evaluation Of The Evidence Between Consumption Of Refined Grains And Health Outcomes
A literature review on the relationship between consumption of refined grains and health outcomes found no associations between the intake of refined-grain foods and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, weight gain, or overall mortality, up to 50% of all grain foods consumed.
Reduced Risks of Neural Tube Defects and Orofacial Clefts With Higher Diet Quality
Women who eat diets rich in fruits, vegetables and grains one year before pregnancy have a decreased risk of having a baby born with birth defects compared with women who do not.
Risk Factors and Preventive Interventions for Alzheimer Disease
Numerous studies have investigated risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, at a recent NIH State-of-the-Science Conference, an independent panel found insufficient evidence to support the association of any modifiable factor with risk of cognitive decline or AD.
High Folate Intake Is Related to Better Academic Achievement in Swedish Adolescents
Adolescents who consumed a diet rich in folic acid displayed improved academic performance. Students who regularly consumed adequate amounts of folic acid in their diets did better in school than those who did not.
High Levels of Folate From Supplements and Fortification Aren’t Associated With Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
After examining cancer rates since the government-mandated fortification of enriched grains began in 1998, researchers found that eating more enriched grains to increase intake of folic acid can actually be protective against developing colorectal cancer.
Ten Great Public Health Achievements—- United States, 2001—2010
Mandatory folic acid fortification of enriched grain products, one of the top public health achievements of the first decade of the 21st century, has contributed to a 36% reduction in neural tube defects, preventing an estimated 10,000 NTD-affected pregnancies.
Clinical and Subclinical Macrovascular Disease as Predictors of Cognitive Decline in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
In this review, several studies have linked dementia to diabetes. As the population ages, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease increase at parallel rates. Both diseases are chronic and are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Dietary Fiber Intake and Mortality in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study
A diet rich in whole grain fiber can lower the risk of death in adults ages 50-71. Researchers followed participants over a nine-year span and found that those with high-fiber diets were significantly less likely to die during the study than those with low-fiber diets.
High Fat Feeding Promotes Simultaneous Decline In Insulin Sensitivity And Cognitive Performance
This study confirmed a possible association between type 2 diabetes mellitus-related insulin sensitivity and the development of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease in animals.