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Carbohydrate intake and obesity.

R M van Dam1, J C Seidell

  • 1Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA. rvandam@hsph.harvard.edu

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|January 19, 2008
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Dietary carbohydrates significantly impact body fatness, with sugar-sweetened beverages linked to weight gain. Whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits are recommended carbohydrate sources for weight management.

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Global obesity prevalence is rising, highlighting the need to understand dietary impacts.
  • Dietary carbohydrates are a key macronutrient influencing energy intake and body weight.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of dietary carbohydrates on body fatness.
  • To examine if carbohydrate composition influences passive overconsumption and long-term weight change.
  • To discuss methodological limitations in dietary composition and body weight studies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of observational and experimental studies.
  • Analysis of data on carbohydrate intake, energy consumption, and body weight.
  • Discussion of study limitations and confounding factors.

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Main Results:

  • No clear evidence indicates total carbohydrate proportion significantly affects energy intake.
  • Sugar-sweetened beverages are less satiating than solid carbohydrates and are linked to weight gain.
  • Dietary fiber shows an association with reduced weight gain in observational studies.

Conclusions:

  • Whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits are recommended sources of dietary carbohydrate.
  • While specific carbohydrate types matter, overall dietary patterns are crucial for obesity prevention and treatment.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the precise role of different carbohydrate sources and their impact on weight management.