Dietary Fiber Intake and Glycemic Index and Incidence of Diabetes in African-American and White Adults

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Authors

June Stevens · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Kyungmi Ahn · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Juhaeri Juhaeri · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Denise K. Houston · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lyn Steffan · University of Minnesota

David Couper · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Abstract

This finding supports a protective role for cereal fiber in the development of diabetes in whites. More studies are needed to determine the role of dietary fiber and glycemic index in diabetes in African-Americans.

Topics & Keywords

Nutritional Studies and Diet Food composition and properties Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 25, Issue 10, pp. 1715-1721

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.25.10.1715

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