Actual macronutrient composition of the Mediterranean diet and its association with adiposity and inflammation: a cross-sectional real-life study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The Mediterranean diet (MD) relies on a specific food consumption pattern that has been given pleiotropic effects on human health. However, even foods typically considered beneficial within the MD framework may vary in macronutrient composition, potentially leading to imbalanced or unhealthy dietary profiles despite overall adherence. To date, no study has evaluated the total energy intake and percentage macronutrient composition in a cohort of adult individuals stratified by their adherence to MD. We aimed to investigate the total energy intake and macronutrient composition among individuals stratified by adherence to MD, and its association with indices of adiposity and inflammation.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 1342 volunteers

SUBMITTER: Vetrani C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606856 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature