In healthy aging, carbohydrate quality counts (IMAGE)

Tufts University

In healthy aging, carbohydrate quality counts

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Intakes of total carbohydrates, high-quality carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, and total dietary fiber in midlife were linked to 6 to 37% greater likelihood of healthy aging and several areas of positive mental and physical health

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Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

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