Gender difference of metabolic syndrome and its association with dietary diversity at different ages.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research indicated that dietary diversity had favorable association with metabolic syndrome (MetS), and it has not been investigated in China.

Methods

Adults (aged 18+) with complete dietary and biochemical data were collected from 2009 China Health and Nutrition Survey (n=4308). Dietary diversity was measured by modified Dietary Diversity Score (DDS). MetS was defined by the harmonized criteria. The association between DDS and MetS was investigated by multivariable adjusted logistic regression.

Results

An inverse-U shape relationship between MetS risk and age was detected for both genders, and female were more vulnerable than male at old times. More diversified diet decreased the risk of MetS for young female (≥18 & ≤45), similar trends wer

SUBMITTER: Tian X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5650282 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature