Disorders of Lipid Metabolism

DLM: All Nuts (2010)

• Intervention
  What is the relationship between consuming nuts and the risk of CHD in adults?

  • Conclusion

    Consumption of 5 ounces of nuts per week is associated with reduced risk of CHD.

  • Grade: II
    • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
    • Grade II is Fair;
    • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
    • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
    • Grade V is Not Assignable.
    • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
    • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
    • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
    • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
    • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
  • Evidence Summary: What is the relationship between consuming nuts and the risk of CHD?
    • Detail
    • Quality Rating Summary
      For a summary of the Quality Rating results, click here.
    • Worksheets
      • Fraser GE. Nut consumption, lipids, and risk of coronary event. Clin Cardiol. 1999; 22 (Suppl III), 11-15. Review.
      • Hu FB, Stampfer MJ, Manson JE, et al. Frequent nut consumption and risk of coronary heart disease in women: Prospective cohort study. Nurses Health Study. BMJ 1998;317:1341-1345.
      • Kris-Etherton PM, Zhao G, Binkoski AE, Coval SM, Etherton TD. The effects of nuts on coronary heart disease risk. Nutr Rev. 2001;59:103-111.
      • Kris-Etherton PM, Zhao G, Pelkman CL, Fishell VK, Coval SM. Beneficial effects of a diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Nutr in Clin Care. 2000;3:153-162.
  • Search Plan and Results: Nuts and DLM 2004