The Claim
Each 10.9-point increase in an individual’s Food Compass Score is associated with lower BMI (−0.60 kg/m²), lower systolic blood pressure (−0.69 mmHg), lower LDL cholesterol (−2.01 mg/dL), higher HDL cholesterol (1.65 mg/dL), and lower HbA1c (−0.02%) in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In U.S. adults, a 10.9-point higher Food Compass Score is linked to measurably lower body mass index, lower systolic blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, higher HDL cholesterol, and lower HbA1c levels.
See the scientific wording
Each 10.9-point increase in an individual’s Food Compass Score is associated with favorable changes in multiple cardiometabolic biomarkers, including lower BMI (−0.60 kg/m²), lower systolic blood pressure (−0.69 mmHg), lower LDL cholesterol (−2.01 mg/dL), higher HDL cholesterol (1.65 mg/dL), and lower HbA1c (−0.02%), in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults.
Eating more nutritious foods reduces inflammation in the body, which allows the liver to process fats better, the pancreas to release insulin more effectively, and blood vessels to maintain normal pressure, leading to healthier weight, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat more foods rated as healthy by the Food Compass system tend to have slightly better blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and body weight — and this study found exactly that in a large group of U.S. adults.
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