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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.
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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
cohort · n=7316Cited 250×
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