The relationship between amino acid intake patterns and both general and central obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a threat to public health. Dietary protein and certain amino acids (AAs) have been associated with obesity; however, the association of AAs patterns with excess body weight has not been considered, yet. We aimed to examine the relationship between patterns of AA intake and obesity.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 3197 individuals aged 35 to 70 years. Sociodemographic, medical, physical activity, and anthropometric data were collected. Energy and AAs intake were obtained by food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Factor analysis was utilized to determine the AA patterns. Using multiple logistic regression analysis, the odds ratio (OR) of obesity was calculated among individuals categorized into tertiles of the AAs patterns.

Results

SUBMITTER: Alijani F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044820 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature