[HTML][HTML] Whole-and refined-grain intakes are differentially associated with abdominal visceral and subcutaneous adiposity in healthy adults: the Framingham Heart�…

NM McKeown, LM Troy, PF Jacques…�- The American journal of�…, 2010 - Elsevier
Background: Observational studies have linked higher intakes of whole grains to lower
abdominal adiposity; however, the association between whole-and refined-grain intake and
body fat compartments has yet to be reported. Objective: Different aspects of diet may be
differentially related to body fat distribution. The purpose of this study was to assess
associations between whole-and refined-grain intake and abdominal subcutaneous adipose
tissue (SAT) and visceral adipose tissue (VAT). Design: Cross-sectional associations�…