Alcohol consumption patterns and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in the adult population of Spain.

Julia Fontán-VelaCristina OrtizTeresa López-CuadradoMaría Téllez-PlazaEsther García-EsquinasIñaki Galán Labaca

Published in: European journal of nutrition (2024)

Alcohol consumption, even in low amounts, is associated with lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Therefore, alcoholic beverages should not be included in measures that define the Mediterranean diet.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
glycemic control
liver injury
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
drug induced
insulin resistance