Association between the Planetary Health Diet Index and chronic constipation and diarrhea risk in general population: A cross-sectional analysis of NHANES.

ABSTRACT: Diet is an important factor influencing chronic constipation and diarrhea. This investigation proposes to examine the correlation between the Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI), a new dietary scoring system, and the risk of chronic constipation and diarrhea in the general population. Data on 13,669 adults (≥20 years) were extracted from the 2005 to 2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The PHDI was calculated by two 24-hour dietary recall interviews and consisted of scores from 15 food groups with a total score range of 0 to 140. Multivariable logistical regression analyses were employed to examine the correlation between PHDI and chronic constipation/diarrhea, and presented as odds (OR) and 95% confidence interval. Subgroup evaluations were carried out according to popula

SUBMITTER: Qi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12599696 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature