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Novel Lines of Research on the Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Nut Consumption

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    Identifier: imarina:9292271
    Authors:
    Tapsell LSabaté JMartínez RLlavanera MNeale ESalas-Huetos A
    Abstract:
    Nuts have formed part of human diets throughout the ages. In recent decades, research has shown they are key foods in dietary patterns associated with lower chronic disease risk. The current state of climate change, however, has introduced an imperative to review the impact of dietary patterns on the environment with a shift to plant-based diets. Nuts emerge as a significant source of protein in plant-based diets and are a minimally processed and sustainable food. Research in this area is evolving to drive better production methods in varying climate conditions. Nevertheless, nut consumption remains an important contributor to human health. The mechanisms of action can be explained in terms of the nutrients they deliver. Studies of nut consumption have linked components such as monounsaturated fatty acids, plant omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and plant sterols to improved lipoprotein profiles, lower blood pressure, and reduced cardiovascular disease risk. Preliminary research also indicates possible beneficial effects of nut consumption on reproductive health. In any case, the ultimate effects of foods on health are the results of multiple interactive factors, so where nuts fit within dietary patterns is a significant consideration for research translation. This has implications for research methodologies, including categorization within food groups and inclusion in Healthy Dietary Indices. The aim of this narrative review is to outline new focal points for investigation that examine the environmental and some novel human health impacts of nut consumption and discuss future directions for research.
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    Author, as appears in the article.: Tapsell L; Sabaté J; Martínez R; Llavanera M; Neale E; Salas-Huetos A
    Department: Ciències Mèdiques Bàsiques
    URV's Author/s: Salas Huetos, Albert
    Keywords: Sustainability Sexual function Reproduction Nuts Improves erectile function Environment Dietary patterns Diet tree nuts sustainability sexual function semen quality reproduction patterns parameters nutrients metaanalysis mediterranean diet food groups environment dietary patterns diet blood-pressure
    Abstract: Nuts have formed part of human diets throughout the ages. In recent decades, research has shown they are key foods in dietary patterns associated with lower chronic disease risk. The current state of climate change, however, has introduced an imperative to review the impact of dietary patterns on the environment with a shift to plant-based diets. Nuts emerge as a significant source of protein in plant-based diets and are a minimally processed and sustainable food. Research in this area is evolving to drive better production methods in varying climate conditions. Nevertheless, nut consumption remains an important contributor to human health. The mechanisms of action can be explained in terms of the nutrients they deliver. Studies of nut consumption have linked components such as monounsaturated fatty acids, plant omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and plant sterols to improved lipoprotein profiles, lower blood pressure, and reduced cardiovascular disease risk. Preliminary research also indicates possible beneficial effects of nut consumption on reproductive health. In any case, the ultimate effects of foods on health are the results of multiple interactive factors, so where nuts fit within dietary patterns is a significant consideration for research translation. This has implications for research methodologies, including categorization within food groups and inclusion in Healthy Dietary Indices. The aim of this narrative review is to outline new focal points for investigation that examine the environmental and some novel human health impacts of nut consumption and discuss future directions for research.
    Thematic Areas: Zootecnia / recursos pesqueiros Saúde coletiva Química Psicología Planejamento urbano e regional / demografia Nutrition and dietetics Nutrition & dietetics Nutrição Medicina veterinaria Medicina iii Medicina ii Medicina i Interdisciplinar Food science Farmacia Engenharias iv Engenharias ii Enfermagem Educação física Economia Ciências biológicas iii Ciências biológicas ii Ciências biológicas i Ciências agrárias i Ciência de alimentos Biotecnología
    licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    Author's mail: albert.salas@urv.cat
    Author identifier: 0000-0001-5914-6862
    Record's date: 2024-08-03
    Papper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    Link to the original source: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/4/955
    Licence document URL: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
    Papper original source: Nutrients. 15 (4):
    APA: Tapsell L; Sabaté J; Martínez R; Llavanera M; Neale E; Salas-Huetos A (2023). Novel Lines of Research on the Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Nut Consumption. Nutrients, 15(4), -. DOI: 10.3390/nu15040955
    Article's DOI: 10.3390/nu15040955
    Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Journal publication year: 2023
    Publication Type: Journal Publications
  • Keywords:

    Food Science,Nutrition & Dietetics,Nutrition and Dietetics
    Sustainability
    Sexual function
    Reproduction
    Nuts
    Improves erectile function
    Environment
    Dietary patterns
    Diet
    tree nuts
    sustainability
    sexual function
    semen quality
    reproduction
    patterns
    parameters
    nutrients
    metaanalysis
    mediterranean diet
    food groups
    environment
    dietary patterns
    diet
    blood-pressure
    Zootecnia / recursos pesqueiros
    Saúde coletiva
    Química
    Psicología
    Planejamento urbano e regional / demografia
    Nutrition and dietetics
    Nutrition & dietetics
    Nutrição
    Medicina veterinaria
    Medicina iii
    Medicina ii
    Medicina i
    Interdisciplinar
    Food science
    Farmacia
    Engenharias iv
    Engenharias ii
    Enfermagem
    Educação física
    Economia
    Ciências biológicas iii
    Ciências biológicas ii
    Ciências biológicas i
    Ciências agrárias i
    Ciência de alimentos
    Biotecnología
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