Cocoa and chocolate foods produced by appropriate methods can contribute significant amounts of heart-healthy flavanols to the diet. These flavanols may enhance cardiovascular health by delaying blood clotting, improving vascular endothelial function, and helping to moderate inflammation. The benefits of chocolate can be enjoyed without guilt as part of a healthful balanced diet.
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Background: Global increase in urbanisation accompanied by increase in complexity of nutritional problems is a cause of concern for most nations.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the differences in frequency of food consumption and nutrient intake of urban and rural Pakistani children.
Setting: Forty rural, 59 middle income urban and 81 affluent urban children belonging to the province of Punjab.
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