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              Pasta May Decrease Chances of Becoming Obese: Study

   by VOA News

   Great news for pasta lovers. A study by researchers in Italy suggests
   it doesn't make you fat and may even reduce the chances of obesity.

   Writing in the journal Nutrition and Diabetes, researchers [1]say the
   Mediterranean diet staple "contributes to a healthy body mass index,
   lower waist circumference and better waist-hip ratio."

   The findings from the Department of Epidemiology at the Institute for
   Research, Hospitalization and Health Care Mediterranean Neurologic
   Institute in Pozzilli, Italy were based on an analysis of the diets of
   more than 23,000 people.

   "In popular views, pasta is often considered not adequate when you want
   to lose weight. And some people completely ban it from their meals,"
   said Licia Iacoviello, head of the Laboratory of Molecular and
   Nutritional Epidemiology at the institute. "In light of this research,
   we can say that this is not a correct attitude."

   Iacoviello, however, added that pasta should be consumed in moderation
   as part of a diet that includes a variety of Mediterranean staples such
   as fresh vegetables and fruits, unrefined grains, nuts, olive oil and
   legumes, among others.

   Many studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of
   heart attack and stroke.
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References

   1. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-07/inmn-pin063016.php
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