From: Future body mass index modelling based on macronutrient profiles and physical activity
Dietary category | Kcals | Total carbs /fiber ratio | Total fats/PUFA ratio | FAO/WHO pounds change/4 years | DCCT pounds change/4 yrs | Average DCCT and FAO/WHO estimates | Harvard study pounds change /4 yrs |
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Fruits | 68.5 | 5.67 | 6.16 | −0.15 | −0.21 | −0.18 | −0.49 |
Vegetables | 40.8 | 4.06 | 2.33 | −0.68 | −0.75 | −0.71 | −0.22 |
Nuts | 172 | 3.06 | 3.51 | −1.11 | −0.98 | −1.04 | −0.57 |
Whole grains | 142 | 6.43 | 3.12 | −1.04 | −1.00 | −1.02 | −0.37 |
Refined grains | 128 | 27.7 | 3.35 | 0.01 | 0.20 | 0.09 | 0.39 |
Sugary beverages (12 oz) | 150 | ∞ | NA | 1.27 | 1.60 | 1.44 | 1.00 |
100% fruit juice | 116 | 50.0 | 3.80 | 0.79 | 1.05 | 0.92 | 0.31 |
Non caloric diet soda (12 oz) | 0 | NA | NA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | −0.11 |
Sweets or desserts | 204 | 37.1 | 15.8 | 0.79 | 0.51 | 0.65 | 0.41 |
Unprocessed meats | 283 | NA | 13.4 | 0.75 | 0.61 | 0.68 | 0.95 |
Processed meats | 341 | 35 | 10.8 | 0.71 | 0.37 | 0.54 | 0.93 |
Whole-fat dairy foods | 104 | ∞ | 28.5 | 0.90 | 0.57 | 0.74 | 0.10 |
Butter (1 tbsp) | 108 | NA | 27.1 | 1.53 | 0.63 | 1.08 | 0.30 |
Cheese | 107 | ∞ | 30.2 | 0.89 | 0.56 | 0.73 | 0.02 |
Whole-fat milk | 156 | ∞ | 18.8 | 1.32 | 1.00 | 1.16 | −0.06 |
Low-fat dairy foods | 96.6 | ∞ | 30.7 | 0.44 | 0.66 | 0.55 | −0.05 |
Low-fat or skim milk | 108 | ∞ | 27.4 | 0.50 | 0.68 | 0.59 | 0.06 |
Low-fat yogurt | 79.7 | ∞ | 30.0 | 0.40 | 0.61 | 0.51 | −0.82 |
Potato chips | 157 | 13.5 | 7.27 | 0.81 | 0.38 | 0.60 | 1.69 |
Potato with skin | 171 | 10.1 | 2.22 | −0.08 | −0.15 | −0.12 | 0.57 |
Potatoes French fried | 180 | 11.4 | 15.1 | 0.50 | 0.15 | 0.32 | 3.35 |
Alcohol (14.2 g) | 124 | ∞ | - | 2.93 | −2.57 | 0.18 | 0.41 |