The Claim
Individuals who are older, female, sedentary, or obese may be more susceptible to adverse metabolic effects from diets high in refined carbohydrates, resulting in a higher risk of coronary heart disease compared to individuals who are not older, not female, not sedentary, or not obese.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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People who are older, women, don’t move much, or are overweight might be more likely to have bad health effects from eating lots of white bread, sugar, and pastries — and that could mean a higher chance of heart disease than for healthier people.
See the scientific wording
Individuals who are older, female, sedentary, or obese may be more susceptible to adverse metabolic effects from diets high in refined carbohydrates, leading to greater coronary heart disease risk compared to healthier individuals.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effects of dietary fats versus carbohydrates on coronary heart disease: A review of the evidence
This study says that if you're older, female, inactive, or overweight, eating too many white breads, sugary snacks, and processed carbs can hurt your heart more than it hurts other people — which is exactly what the claim says.
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