Canned Tomatoes Pack a Punch in Fight against Heart Disease
October 27 2008 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
New research being presented at the American Dietetic Association�s
(ADA) annual expo indicates that people who ate at least
one-quarter cup of canned tomatoes had lower levels of C-reactive
protein (CRP), one of the markers for cardiovascular disease risk,
than people who ate less than that amount, providing reason to
believe canned tomatoes may help decrease the risk for heart
disease. The new research also showed that those Americans who ate
canned tomatoes had a greater intake of vitamins and nutrients
recommended for improved health. The research was funded by ConAgra
Foods, the manufacturer of Hunt�s� canned tomatoes, and the study
was authored by Victor Fulgoni, III, Ph.D., of Nutrition Impact; as
well as Kristi Reimers, Ph.D., R.D., and Patty Packard, M.S., R.D.,
both of ConAgra Foods. Presented by Fulgoni at the ADA�s annual
Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, the research is based on
data from the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey (NHANES). NHANES is a large national study of diet and
health relationships among 13,292 American adults conducted
annually by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "As a
company, we�re focused on better understanding the nutritional
benefits of canned tomatoes,� Reimers said. �We also have a strong
interest in making sure consumers have science-based information to
make food choices based on their personal nutrition needs. This
study is part of the work we do to truly understand the health
benefits a variety of products may have and to communicate those
benefits to dietitians and consumers.� �This study shows that
people who eat canned tomatoes have a higher quality diet as shown
by their higher vegetable, vitamin, mineral and fiber intakes.
Knowing that, it�s important that Americans consider canned
tomatoes to be one more option for building a delicious and healthy
diet,� said Fulgoni. The study also found that individuals who ate
canned tomatoes consumed more of the nutrients that are lacking in
many Americans� diets, including fiber, vitamins C and E,
potassium, and magnesium. Additionally, Americans ate canned
tomatoes also consumed less total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol
and added sugars. �At a time when consumers are as concerned about
getting the most for their grocery dollar as they may be about
their long-term health, products like Hunt�s canned tomatoes can
help them balance value with nutrition,� Reimers stated. �Tomatoes
are a warehouse of antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta carotene
and lycopene. More specifically, canned tomatoes are superior to
fresh for delivering antioxidants because their lycopene is much
more easily absorbed.� The study identified and compared 1,851
individuals who reported that they consumed at least one-quarter
cup of processed tomatoes to the remaining 11,441 individuals who
ate less than that, according to the NHANES survey results.
Attendees at the ADA�s annual show, being held in Chicago Oct.
26-27, can learn more about the study by visiting ConAgra Foods
booth. About ConAgra Foods ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) is one
of North America�s leading packaged food companies, serving grocery
retailers, as well as restaurants and other foodservice
establishments. Popular ConAgra Foods consumer brands include:
Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew
National, Hunt�s, Marie Callender�s, Orville Redenbacher�s, PAM and
many others. For more information, please visit us at
www.conagrafoods.com.
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