U.S. ↔ refined carbohydrates

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The U.S. is linked to refined carbohydrates through its typical dietary pattern, which includes them and was contrasted in the DASH trial against a diet low in refined carbohydrates [1]. Refined grains, a source of refined carbohydrates, are commonly consumed in the United States and lack nutritional quality compared to ancestral foods [2], with 85.3% of cereals consumed there being refined grains [3].

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Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu The American journal of clinical nutrition 2 facts

claimRefined grains consumed in the United States lack the nutritional quality of ancestral foods.

measurement85.3% of cereals consumed in the United States are refined grains.

Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org Arimond M, Deitchler M · nutritionalassessment.org 1 fact

claimThe original Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) trial compared a typical U.S. dietary pattern to a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, emphasizing fish and chicken over red meat, and low in saturated fats, cholesterol, sugars, and refined carbohydrates.