Mediterranean diet adherence and cardiovascular risk factors in a South Asian population: A cross-sectional study

South Asian populations are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in comparison to other ethnicities, showing an earlier onset of coronary heart disease and stroke(1,2) with genetic predisposition to higher circulating lipoprotein a and triacylglycerol as explanations(3). Group Weight (kg)...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 2017, Vol.76 (OCE4), Article E159
Main Authors: Saeid, I., O'Connor, L., Butler, T.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropometry
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases
Coronary artery disease
Diet
Health risks
Heart diseases
Legumes
Meat
Population studies
Risk analysis
Risk factors
Triglycerides
Women
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Summary:South Asian populations are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in comparison to other ethnicities, showing an earlier onset of coronary heart disease and stroke(1,2) with genetic predisposition to higher circulating lipoprotein a and triacylglycerol as explanations(3). Group Weight (kg) BMI (kg/m2) Current smoker MDS Mean SD Mean SD Frequency (%) Mean SD Total (n 50) 64·7 15·7 20·5 4·7 7 (14) 26·3 6·3 Men (n 20) 78·6 15·2 27·5 4·5 7 (35) 24·5 7·1 Women (n 30) 60·0* 11·2 23·5** 4·3 0 (0)‡ 27·6 5·4 MDS, Mediterranean diet score. *P < 0·001 and **P = 0·006 vs. men. ‡ P < 0·001 vs. men Of the 108 screened individuals, 90 met the inclusion criteria. 50 people attended clinics for anthropometric and dietary assessment and were included in analyses. [...]these findings suggest that in a South Asian population a higher intake of fruit, vegetables, and legumes, and lower intake of meat and dairy are indicators of greater adherence to a cardioprotective diet.
ISSN:0029-6651
1475-2719
DOI:10.1017/S0029665117003214