Open AccessDietary Variety Is Inversely Associated with Body Adiposity among US Adults Using a Novel Food Diversity Index
Author(s) -
Maya Vadiveloo,
L. Beth Dixon,
Tod Mijanovich,
Brian Elbel,
Niyati Parekh
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.463
H-Index - 265
eISSN - 1541-6100
pISSN - 0022-3166
DOI - 10.3945/jn.114.199067
Subject(s) - body mass index , odds ratio , obesity , waist , logistic regression , demography , medicine , waist to height ratio , odds , food group , mass index , gerontology , environmental health , endocrinology , sociology
Consuming a variety (vs. monotony) of energy-poor, nutrient-dense foods may help individuals adhere to dietary patterns favorably associated with weight control.
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