Gender differences in the association between food costs and obesity in Korean adults: an analysis of a population-based cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Prior studies, mostly conducted in Western countries, have suggested that the low cost of energy-dense foods is associated with an increased risk of obesity. This study aimed to investigate the association between food costs and obesity risk among Koreans who may have different food cost and dietary patterns than those of Western populations.

Subjects/methods

We used baseline data from a cohort of 45,193 men and 83,172 women aged 40-79 years (in 2006-2013). Dietary intake information was collected using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Prudent and Western dietary patterns extracted via principal component analysis. Food cost was calculated based on Korean government data and market prices. Logistic regression analyses were performed to investig

SUBMITTER: Park S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10522812 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature