Association between self-reported eating speed and metabolic syndrome in a Beijing adult population: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research on the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS), its components and eating speed is limited in China. The present study aimed to clarify the association between MetS, its components and eating speed in a Beijing adult population.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 7972 adults who were 18-65 years old and who received health check-ups at the Beijing Physical Examination Center in 2016. Logistic regression was conducted to explore the associations between MetS, its components and eating speed.

Results

The prevalence of MetS in this population was 24.65% (36.02% for males and 10.18% for females). Eating speed was significantly associated with a high risk for MetS, elevated blood pressure, and central obesity for both genders. Eating spe

SUBMITTER: Tao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6042428 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature