Adherence to global diet quality score in relation to gastroesophageal reflux disease and flatulence in Iranian adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and flatulence are both prevalent afflictions and negatively impact the quality of life. This study aims to determine the relationship between the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS), a novel metric based on the Prime Diet Quality Score with GERD and flatulence in Iranian adults.

Methods

The cross-sectional study was conducted among 6202 adults in the context of the Shahedieh cohort study accomplished. Dietary intakes of participants were collected by food frequency questionnaires (FFQs). To calculate GDQS, 25 food groups were comprised (16 healthy and 7 unhealthy food groups and two food groups categorized as unhealthy when consumed excessively). GERD and flatulence were assessed by a self-reported questionnaire. To examine t

SUBMITTER: Mirjalili FS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11874393 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature