Folate Intake And Incidence Of Hypertension Among American Young Adults: A 20-Y Follow-Up Study
Higher intake of folate in young adulthood was associated with a decreased risk of developing high blood pressure later in life.
Childhood Cancer Incidence Trends in Association With US Folic Acid Fortification (1986–2008)
Since fortification of enriched grains began in the U.S. in 1998, there has been a decrease in the incidence of certain types of childhood cancers.
The Diet Factor in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
In the Australian Raine study, the relationship between dietary patterns and ADHD was examined in a population-based cohort of live births followed to age 14. Two major dietary patterns were identified, according to foods considered the main contributors.
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.