A Collection of Research Sheds Light on the Importance of Nut Consumption in Teen and Early Adulthood FOLSOM, Calif. , Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food plays a big role in everyone's identity, and those born between 1997-2012, commonly known as Gen Z, have been deemed the " foodie generation .
" Gen Z is driven to a particular food by varied factors, but data suggests foods that support health and well-being by providing energy, managing weight, and fostering mental health are priorities. 1,2 Yet when it comes to choosing foods that support these needs, Gen Z, along with millennials and beyond, often overlook a convenient and important food group – tree nuts, including walnuts. Nuts, including walnuts, are nutrient dense and considered a key component of many recommended dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean and vegetarian diets.
They are also recommended for daily consumption in the latest U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
3 Despite the recommendations, nuts remain under-consumed by the U.S. population, 3 perhaps due to nuts being calorie dense, leading to potential concerns that including nuts in the diet could promote weight gain.
But new research suggests people, especially Gen Z and millennials, should reconsider nuts, like walnuts. New Research Evaluates the Impact of Nuts on Weight Management for Gen Z and Millennials In a recent observational study from Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington and funded by the California Walnut Commission, researchers .