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Macro partitioning
Below-average intake of energy and carbohydrates is associated with increased odds of hypertension and diabetes in socioeconomically vulnerable populations, contradicting the assumption that low-calorie diets are universally protective.
For older adults with limited income, eating very little or avoiding carbohydrates may actually increase your risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. Ensure you are consuming adequate energy and carbohydrates from nutritious sources to support metabolic health, as deficiency in this group is linked to higher disease odds.
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A below-average intake of energy and carbohydrates was associated with increased odds of hypertension and diabetes, particularly in the BLS group.
Why this rating
Large sample, multivariate adjustment, but cross-sectional design.
Source
Physical Activity and Eating Habits Are Related to Chronic Disease in the Basic Livelihood Security Program
Seongryu Bae et al. · Nutrients · 2025
DOI 10.3390/nu17030462
cross_sectional · n=15041Cited 5×
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