People who ate a lot more carbs than fat were a bit more likely to die from any cause, not just heart problems.

People in Korea who ate way more carbs than fat were more likely to die from heart problems than those who ate more fat and fewer carbs.

Eating a lot of carbs instead of protein didn’t seem to raise the risk of dying from heart problems in this group, even though it did raise the risk of dying from any cause.

People in Korea who ate a lot more carbs than protein were slightly more likely to die sooner than those who ate a more balanced amount.

People who eat a higher share of saturated fats compared to all the fat they consume are more likely to die from any cause, even if they’re not eating more fat overall — and this holds true after accounting for things like age, lifestyle, and health markers.

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.