Food groups and intermediate disease markers: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials
Dietary Patterns, Metabolic Syndrome
Year Published: 2018
Journal
Am J Clin Nutr
Authors
Schwingshackl L, Hoffmann G, Iqbal K, Schwedhelm C, Boeing H
Methods
This paper analyzed various studies with the aim of assessing the relationship between consumption of various food groups and markers for diseases.
Key Findings
Key Findings: Increased intake of nuts, legumes, and whole grains was more effective at improving metabolic health than any other food groups. The authors suggest that more randomized controlled trials in this area are needed.
