Associations of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids Intake with Visceral Adiposity: Sex-Specific Patterns in a Population-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a disease with high prevalence worldwide, and the accumulation of visceral fat is related to increased cardiovascular risk. The inclusion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the diet has been shown to be a promising nutritional strategy. We aimed to examine the associations between PUFAs consumption and visceral adiposity dysfunction, assessed by the visceral adiposity index (VAI).

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 697 adults from the SHIP-Brazil cohort. Structured interviews collected sociodemographic, lifestyle, and dietary data. The intake of omega-3, omega-6, EPA, DHA, and EPA + DHA intake assessed through an adapted food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was categorized into tertiles. Serum lipids were analyzed using the Cobas system, a

SUBMITTER: Alvarenga L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610072 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature