Researchers have recently uncovered significant associations between carbohydrate consumption and midlife weight gain, shedding light on the importance of consuming quality carbohydrates such as whole grains and fruit in long-term weight management.
The study, published in the research journal The BMJ, revealed intriguing insights into the relationship between carbs and weight gain over 24 years.
“The findings of this study highlight the potential importance of carbohydrate quality and source for long-term weight management, especially for people with excessive body weight,” the study says.
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Participants involved a substantial cohort of 136,432 men and women aged 65 years or younger, enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study, Nurses’ Health Study II, and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study.
At the outset of the study, the participants were free of various medical…