Browsing Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences by Author "Laaksonen, David E."

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Dietary fiber and the glycemic index : a background paper for the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2012

Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Sonestedt, Emilie; Laaksonen, David E.; Birgisdottir, Bryndis Eva (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)

The aim of this study is to review recent data on dietary fiber (DF) and the glycemic index (GI), with special focus on studies from the Nordic countries regarding cardiometabolic risk factors, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular ...
Does high sugar consumption exacerbate cardiometabolic risk factors and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

Sonestedt, Emily; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Laaksonen, David E.; Birgisdottir, Bryndis Eva (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)

Consumption of sugar has been relatively high in the Nordic countries; the impact of sugar intake on metabolic risk factors and related diseases has been debated. The objectives were to assess the effect of sugar intake ...