Associations between diet quality scores and central obesity among adults in Puerto Rico.

Emily RisebergMartha TamezKatherine L TuckerJosé F Rodriguez OrengoCatherine M Champagne

Published in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2021)

Higher adherence to MeDS or AHEI was associated with lower central obesity in adults in Puerto Rico. Consuming traditional foods reflecting these dietary patterns (i.e., Mediterranean-like) may reduce central obesity in high-risk populations.

Keyphrases

weight loss
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
physical activity
adipose tissue
body mass index
glycemic control