A Mediterranean-type diet is associated with better metabolic profile in urban Polish adults: Results from the HAPIEE study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the Polish arm of the Health, Alcohol and Psychosocial factors In Eastern Europe (HAPIEE) cohort study.

Materials/methods

A cross-sectional survey including 8821 adults was conducted in Krakow, Poland. Food intake was evaluated through a validated food frequency questionnaire and adherence to the dietary pattern was assessed using a score specifically developed for non-Mediterranean countries (MedTypeDiet score). Linear and logistic regression models were performed to estimate beta and odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), respectively.

Results

Significant associations between the MedTypeDiet score and waist c

SUBMITTER: Grosso G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4411218 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature