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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition August 2010:

In a study that examined the association of snacking with weight status and abdominal obesity in adolescents, researchers found that teens who ate more snacks were less likely to be overweight or have abdominal obesity. Snacking is an eating pattern that remains understudied, but researchers suggested that snack foods are lower in fat and higher in carbohydrates than foods eaten at meals, and that replacing fats with carbohydrates may be a successful weight management strategy.

Circulation May 2010:

A diet rich in whole grains and bran may lower the risk of overall death and death from heart disease in women with diabetes. Bran intake was specifically associated with a lower risk of death from heart disease, even after accounting for factors like physical activity and tobacco use.

Stroke April 2010:

Findings from a recent study conducted in Japan indicate that a diet rich in the B-vitamins folate and vitamin B-6 may reduce the risk of death from stroke and heart problems. Researchers believe these nutrients are protective because they lower levels of homocysteine, an amino acid in the blood that has been previously linked to heart disease.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association July 2009:

Consuming a low-carbohydrate diet is associated with greater likelihood of being overweight or obese among healthy adults. Lowest risk may be obtained by consuming 47% to 64% energy from carbohydrates.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association August 2008:

Dietary intake is an important determinant of obesity and numerous chronic health conditions. A healthful diet is an essential component of chronic disease self-management.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association October 2007:

A substantial body of epidemiologic evidence reveals an inverse relationship between carbohydrate intake and body mass index.

Cereal Food World May-June 2006:

Based on the available evidence, grain foods, particularly whole grains, appear to offer a variety of potential health benefits, as is demonstrated by folic acid fortification and reductions in neural tube defects.