Tree nuts and peanuts are good sources of many nutrients and antioxidants, but they are
also energy dense. The latter often limits intake because of concerns about their possible
contribution to positive energy balance. However, evidence to date suggests that nuts are
not associated with predicted weight gain. This is largely due to their high satiety value,
leading to strong compensatory dietary responses, inefficiency in absorption of the energy
they contain, a possible increment in resting energy expenditure, and an augmentation of fat�…