Background: Data concerning the long-term association between nut consumption and
weight change in a free-living population are sparse. Objective: The objective was to …

There is some concern that the high-fat, energy-dense content of nuts may promote weight
gain. Nuts, however, are rich in protein and dietary fiber, which are associated with …

Purpose There is inconsistent evidence regarding the relationship between higher intake of
nuts, being an energy-dense food, and weight gain. We investigated the relationship …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Short-term trials support that adding tree nuts or peanuts to
usual diets does not induce weight gain. We reviewed the available epidemiological …

Background Nut consumption has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
However, its role in the prevention of metabolic disorders, such as metabolic syndrome …

Frequent nut consumption is associated with lower rates of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Also, nut-rich diets improve the serum lipid profile of participants in dietary intervention trials …

Background: Epidemiologic studies have shown an inverse association between the
frequency of nut consumption and body mass index (BMI) and risk of obesity. However …

This article reviews recent epidemiologic evidence on nut intake and health outcomes. It
focuses on studies in which nut consumption is directly assessed or when nuts are included …

Nuts contain a variety of nutrients and bioactive compounds that are capable of promoting
metabolic health. However, due to their high energy density, concerns have been raised that …

Background: Few recent epidemiologic studies have assessed the effect that nut
consumption (including tree nuts and peanuts) has on health risks, including metabolic …