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Nuts: Impact on Weight and Health

Nuts, including ground nuts such as peanuts and tree nuts such as almonds and walnuts, contain several vital multiple nutrients.

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Nuts are high in calories. However, epidemiologic data has found that higher nut consumption is not associated with a greater likelihood of obesity or weight gain among adult women.

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