Dietary antioxidant index and cardiometabolic risks in normal-weight individuals: Evidence from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Caloric restriction is the most popular dietary intervention for preventing metabolic disorders. However, its benefits are limited in normal-weight individuals. This study aimed to examine the association between composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) and metabolically unhealthy normal weight (MUNW), as well as the relationship between CDAI and cardiometabolic mortality among normal-weight individuals, in order to provide personalized dietary recommendations.

Methods and study design

This study consisted of two parts: (1) a cross-sectional analysis exploring the association between CADI and MUNW; and (2) a prospective cohort analysis assessing CDAI in relation to cardiometabolic mortality. Adult participants with normal weight from the National

SUBMITTER: Xue T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664539 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature