Impact of Pasta Intake on Body Weight and Body Composition: A Technical Review.

ABSTRACT: Pasta is a staple carbohydrate across many cultures but has been implicated in overweight and obesity due to its position as a refined carbohydrate. Yet, the unique structure of pasta and its low glycemic response suggest it may contribute to a healthy body weight. The purpose of this review is to summarize the literature on the effects of pasta and dietary patterns high in pasta on body weight and body composition outcomes, and evaluate potential mechanisms by which pasta may influence body weight. A search of PubMed and CENTRAL identified 38 relevant studies examining pasta intake and body weight outcomes or potential mechanisms. Observational studies generally report no association or an inverse association of pasta intake with body weight/body composition outcomes. One clinical trial r

SUBMITTER: Sanders LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10300797 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature