Macro partitioning
Adherence to a prudent dietary pattern, characterized by high intake of wholemeal bread, fruits, vegetables, and fish, is associated with significantly reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in middle-aged adults.
Adopt a dietary pattern rich in wholemeal bread, fruits, vegetables, and fish. This combination is linked to lower mortality rates in middle-aged adults, regardless of gender. This approach is more predictive of health outcomes than focusing on single nutrients like fat or carbohydrates.
The prudent dietary pattern, predominantly reflecting frequent intakes of wholemeal bread, vegetables, fruits, and fish, was associated with a better overall as well as cardiovascular survival in both men and women.
Why this rating
Prospective observational study with long follow-up (median 15 years) and large sample size, though subject to residual confounding.
Source
Dietary patterns and mortality in Danish men and women: a prospective observational study
Merete Osler et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2001
DOI 10.1079/bjn2000240
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