ReviewNutrients2011
Starches, sugars and obesity.
Review in Nutrients, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 76 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
76 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 224 citations in OpenAlex.
- Ultra-processed food consumption and the risk of overweight and obesity in adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2026Pooled it
- Does high-carbohydrate intake lead to increased risk of obesity? A systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2018Pooled it
- The Effect of a Breakfast Rich in Slowly Digestible Starch on Glucose Metabolism: A Statistical Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Nutrients · 2017Pooled it
- Effect on Satiety-Related Biomarkers of Bar Snacks Containing Chickpea Flour and Pork Protein.Nutrients · 2024Trial
- Does the ingestion of a 24 hour low glycaemic index Asian mixed meal diet improve glycaemic response and promote fat oxidation? A controlled, randomized cross-over study.Nutrition journal · 2017Trial
- Postprandial effects of a polyphenolic grape extract (PGE) supplement on appetite and food intake: a randomised dose-comparison trial.Nutrition journal · 2015Trial
- Impact of intermittent hypoxia and exercise on blood pressure and metabolic features from obese subjects suffering sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.Journal of physiology and biochemistry · 2015Trial
- Green tea extract decreases starch digestion and absorption from a test meal in humans: a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study.Scientific reports · 2015Trial
- Effects of high-protein vs. high- fat snacks on appetite control, satiety, and eating initiation in healthy women.Nutrition journal · 2014Trial
- Different postprandial acute response in healthy subjects to three strawberry jams varying in carbohydrate and antioxidant content: a randomized, crossover trial.European journal of nutrition · 2014Trial
- The effectiveness of a community health program in improving diabetes knowledge in the Hispanic population: Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellness).Journal of community health · 2013Trial
- Experience and acceptability of diets of varying protein content and glycemic index in an obese cohort: results from the Diogenes trial.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2013Trial
- Beneficial effects of the RESMENA dietary pattern on oxidative stress in patients suffering from metabolic syndrome with hyperglycemia are associated to dietary TAC and fruit consumption.International journal of molecular sciences · 2013Trial
- Hidden Hunger in Pediatric Obesity: Redefining Malnutrition Through Macronutrient Quality and Micronutrient Deficiency.Nutrients · 2025Review
- A Nutritional Evaluation of Plant-Based Meat and Sausage Analogues.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Saccharin from sweetener to immune orchestrator: Saccharin-induced neutrophil chemotaxis and transmigration via taste receptor signaling.Immunologic research · 2025Article
- Dental caries and body mass index in adult and elderly lithuanians: a cross-sectional study exploring sex-specific patterns.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Digestibility and Quality Characteristics of Noodles with Added Malic-Acid-Modified Wheat Starch.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Potential of Process-Induced Modification of Potato Starch to Modulate Starch Digestibility and Levels of Resistant Starch Type III.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Starch intake and changes in dental caries among adults: A longitudinal study in Finland.Journal of public health dentistry · 2025Article
16 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
The rising prevalence of obesity, not only in adults but also in children and adolescents, is one of the most important public health problems in developed and developing countries. As one possible way to tackle obesity, a great interest has been stimulated in understanding the relationship between different types of dietary carbohydrate and appetite regulation, body weight and body composition. The present article reviews the conclusions from recent reviews and meta-analyses on the effects of different starches and sugars on body weight management and metabolic disturbances, and provides an update of the most recent studies on this topic. From the literature reviewed in this paper, potential beneficial effects of intake of starchy foods, especially those containing slowly-digestible and resistant starches, and potential detrimental effects of high intakes of fructose become apparent. This supports the intake of whole grains, legumes and vegetables, which contain more appropriate sources of carbohydrates associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases, rather than foods rich in sugars, especially in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages.
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