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Macro partitioning
Higher intake of cereal fiber is inversely associated with the risk of NIDDM in men, independent of other fiber types and dietary confounders.
Increase your intake of cereal fiber by choosing whole grains over refined grains. Aim for more than 8.1 grams of cereal fiber per day to significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Cereal fiber was inversely associated with risk of NIDDM (RR = 0.70; 95% CI, 0.51-0.96, P trend = 0.007; for >8.1 g/day vs. <3.2 g/day).
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort, significant p-value, robust adjustment for confounders.
Source
Dietary Fiber, Glycemic Load, and Risk of NIDDM in Men
Jorge Salmerón et al. · Diabetes Care · 1997
DOI 10.2337/diacare.20.4.545
cohort · n=42759Cited 1,426×
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