Dietary patterns are linked to cardiovascular risk factors but not to inflammatory markers in Alaska Eskimos.

ABSTRACT: Despite the tradition of a diet high in fish oils and abundant physical activity, coronary artery disease is increasing among Alaska Eskimos. Explanations for this observation include lifestyle changes. In this cross-sectional analysis, we evaluated dietary patterns of Alaska Eskimos and investigated the relations between these dietary patterns and known cardiovascular risk factors, including inflammatory markers. We used a principal component analysis with data from FFQ collected in 2000-2004 to determine dietary patterns of Alaska Eskimos. Four dietary patterns were identified: a traditional pattern, plus 3 patterns based on purchased food, one of which reflected healthy food choices. The traditional dietary pattern was associated with lower triglycerides (P < 0.001) and blood pressure (

SUBMITTER: Eilat-Adar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2777478 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature