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Diet quality indices and cardiovascular diseases risk factors among diabetic women
Author(s) -
Daneshzad Elnaz,
Larijani Bagher,
Azadbakht Leila
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.9867
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes mellitus , anthropometry , type 2 diabetes , blood sugar , food frequency questionnaire , disease , blood pressure , obesity , cross sectional study , environmental health , physiology , endocrinology , pathology
BACKGROUND Diabetes is a common chronic disease with many complications and is associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The present study aimed to investigate the association of diet quality indices and CVD risk factors among diabetic women. This cross‐sectional study was conducted in 230 Tehrani women with type 2 diabetes. A validated and reliable food frequency questionnaire was completed to assess the dietary intake. Diet quality indices were considered with respect to adherence to the Healthy Eating Index‐2010 (HEI‐2010) and Diet Quality Index‐International (DQI‐I). Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and biochemical tests were assessed. CVD risk factors were evaluated according to the adult treatment panel III. RESULTS Patients who were in the top tertile of the DQI consumed less fat, saturated fatty acids and sodium, as well as more protein, fiber, iron and calcium ( P < 0.05). Participants who were in the top tertile of diet quality indices consumed less processed and organ meat and more fruits, and vegetables. Patients in the highest tertile of HEI had lower fasting blood sugar levels (148.92 ± 6.05 mg dL −1 versus 171.30 ± 5.79 mg dL −1 , P = 0.021). There was no significant association between DQI‐I, HEI and other CVD risk factors. CONCLUSION There was no association between diet quality indices and CVD risk factors among diabetic patients. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry