Work

Dietary carbohydrate intake and mortality: reflections and reactions – Authors' reply

Year: 2018

Type: letter

Abstract: We appreciate the interest in our work. We found that in long-term observational studies, low carbohydrate dietary intake (<40% of total energy from carbohydrates) was associated with higher mortality when animal-based fat and protein were substituted for carbohydrate.1 However, when plant-based sources of fat and protein such as whole grains, legumes, and nuts are incorporated into low carbohydrate diets, they were associated with lower mortality. We fully acknowledge the limitations of observational studies, while recognising the difficulties associated with long-term randomised trials in the area.

Source: The Lancet Public Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(18)30229-9

Authors: Sara B Seidelmann, Aaron R Folsom, Eric B Rimm, Walter C Willett, Scott D Solomon

Institutions: Brigham and Women's Hospital, University of Minnesota, Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Diet and metabolism studies

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,680