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NUTRIENTS
Volume 15, Issue 12, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/nu15122689
Keywords
pasta; obesity; BMI; dietary patterns; adiposity
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Pasta, despite being a refined carbohydrate, may not contribute to overweight or obesity due to its unique structure and low glycemic response. Observational and limited clinical data suggest that pasta is either inversely or not associated with overweight or obesity in healthy individuals. However, the evidence regarding its effects on appetite and gastric emptying is inconclusive.
Pasta is a staple carbohydrate across many cultures but has been implicated in overweight and obesity due to its position as a refined carbohydrate. Yet, the unique structure of pasta and its low glycemic response suggest it may contribute to a healthy body weight. The purpose of this review is to summarize the literature on the effects of pasta and dietary patterns high in pasta on body weight and body composition outcomes, and evaluate potential mechanisms by which pasta may influence body weight. A search of PubMed and CENTRAL identified 38 relevant studies examining pasta intake and body weight outcomes or potential mechanisms. Observational studies generally report no association or an inverse association of pasta intake with body weight/body composition outcomes. One clinical trial reported no difference in weight loss between a hypocaloric diet with high intake vs. low intake of pasta. Pasta may influence body weight via its low glycemic response, but evidence of effects on appetite, appetite-related hormones, and gastric emptying is limited and inconclusive. In conclusion, observational and limited clinical data suggest pasta is either inversely or not associated with overweight or obesity in healthy children and adults, and does not contribute to weight gain within the context of a healthy diet.
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