Most rural adults in China get the majority of their carbs from processed grains like white rice and white bread, and women tend to eat even more of these than men—meaning their diets may be low in fiber and not very healthy overall.

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Gender-specific association between carbohydrate consumption and blood pressure in Chinese adults

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2021

The study found that most carbs in rural Chinese adults' diets come from refined grains like white rice and white bread, especially in women, which matches the claim.

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Gender-specific association between carbohydrate consumption and blood pressure in Chinese adults

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000165

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