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Bean consumption by adults is associated with a more nutrient dense diet and a reduced risk of obesity
Author(s) -
Papanikolaou Y,
Fulgoni S A,
Fulgoni V L,
Kelly R M,
Rose S F
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.20.4.a575-d
Subject(s) - nutrient , medicine , obesity , waist , national health and nutrition examination survey , calorie , zoology , abdominal obesity , consumption (sociology) , food science , environmental health , biology , population , ecology , social science , sociology
A bean‐rich diet improves satiety, facilitates nutrient intake and has been associated with a significant reduction in risk of obesity. Using the latest data from the National Nutrition and Health Examination Survey (1999–2002), the present study examined the association of bean consumption with nutrient intake and certain health parameters. Comparisons of physiological parameters and food/nutrient intake among bean consumers and non‐consumers were made after adjustment for several covariates including age, gender, ethnicity, and calorie intake. In adults 20+ years (N=8,374) bean consumption was associated with greater (p<0.01) intake of dietary fiber (22.8 ± 0.5 vs. 15.2 ± 0.2 g/d), potassium (3139 ± 57 vs. 2724 ± 23 mg/d) and magnesium (335 ± 4 vs. 280 ± 3 mg/d) and with a decreased intake of discretionary fat (60 ± 1 vs. 63.2 ± 0.4 g/d), and added sugars (19.4 ± 0.9 vs. 22.2 ± 0.5 tsp/d). Bean consumption was also associated with lower (p<0.05) body weight (77.5 ± 1.1 vs. 80.5 ± 0.3 kg) and a reduced waist circumference (94.2 ± 1.0 vs. 96.1 ± 0.3 cm) relative to non‐bean consumption. Bean consumers had a reduced risk of increased waist size (OR=0.77; 95% CI: 0.62, 0.95) and a reduced risk of being obese (OR=0.78; 95% CI: 0.64, 0.97) relative to non‐users of beans. Overall, bean consumption is associated with a more nutrient dense diet and with a more desirable body weight. Supported by Bush Brothers & Company.