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Rice consumption is associated with a greater nutrient density, lower blood pressure, decreased body weight, smaller waist circumference and a reduced risk for metabolic syndrome in adults
Author(s) -
Fulgoni Victor L,
Fulgoni Sally A,
Upton Julie L,
Moon Maggie
Publication year - 2008
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.22.1_supplement.1081.3
Subject(s) - waist , medicine , niacin , blood pressure , brown rice , zoology , national health and nutrition examination survey , nutrient , metabolic syndrome , food science , obesity , chemistry , population , biology , environmental health , organic chemistry
The association between rice consumption, dietary intake and physiological parameters was examined in adults using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999–2004). Rice consumers (n=1,840) were defined as individuals who reported consuming at least 14 g of white rice, brown rice, or rice flour during a 24‐hour dietary recall. When compared to non‐consumers, adult (19–50 years) rice consumers had significantly (p<0.001) lower total fat (82 vs 90 g), saturated fat (26 vs 30 g), and added sugar intake (23 vs 27 tsp). Subjects consuming rice had a greater intake of over 12 essential vitamins and minerals, including iron (18 vs 16 mg), total folate (692 vs 541 DFE), vitamin B 6 (2.1 vs 1.9 mg), niacin (27 vs 24 mg), and greater intakes of total grains (8 vs 7 servings), total fruits (1.1 vs 0.9 servings) and legumes (0.21 vs 0.10 servings) relative to non‐consumers. Rice consumers had significantly (p<0.01) lower body weights (79 vs 81 kg), smaller waist circumferences (92.6 vs 94.4 cm), and lower systolic (115 vs 117 mm Hg) and diastolic (72 vs 73 mm Hg) blood pressure in comparison to non‐consumers. In addition, rice users had a 21% reduced risk of metabolic syndrome (p=0.029). Therefore, consumption of rice in adults was associated with better nutrient intakes and increased intake of several important food groups. In addition, rice consumption was associated with lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure, decreased body weights, and smaller waist circumferences, all of which are important factors in reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome. Supported by the USA Rice Federation.