Peanut consumption in adolescents is associated with improved weight status

Nut consumption and metabolic syndrome in US adolescents

“…been shown to result in a 30 % reduction in combined cardiovascular morbidity in a primary prevention trial (21) . In contrast to the literature available in adults, the relationship between nut consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents has received scant attention in the literature, and the published reports have been limited with respect to age group, geographic location or sex (41,42) . O'Neil et al found that nut intake greater than 7•1 g/d correlated with higher daily intakes of energy, MUFA, PUFA, fruits and vegetables.…”

Newly derived children-based food index. An index that may detect childhood overweight and obesity

“…Furthermore, research has shown a potential beneficial effect of yogurt on health and weight status (Mozaffarian et al, 2011). Evidence has also emphasized the need for vegetable protein intake for health, in adults and children, mainly from legumes and nuts (Matthews et al, 2011;Moreno et al, 2013;Rossi et al, 2013;Turati et al, 2014). Epidemiologic studies and clinical trials suggest that regular nut intake may help in weight loss and is unlikely to contribute to OB despite their high energy density (Ros, 2010).…”

“…Epidemiologic studies and clinical trials suggest that regular nut intake may help in weight loss and is unlikely to contribute to OB despite their high energy density (Ros, 2010). An inverse relationship has also been found between peanut consumers and OW/OB in children compared to nonpeanut consumers (Moreno et al, 2013). In 2011, Canada recommended that nuts, legumes and tofu should replace meat as often as possible (Santé et Services sociaux Québec, 2015).…”

Impact of Peanut Consumption in the LEAP Study: Feasibility, Growth, and Nutrition

“…Epidemiological studies describe beneficial health effects of regular nut consumption in children and adolescents including a lower body mass index (BMI), a higher healthy eating index and higher intakes of micronutrients. (10,11). Furthermore, there is a long tradition of using peanut as the mainstay of nutritional fortification programs in developing countries and even in the USA as part of the supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children.…”