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Higher Fruit and Vegetable Consumption May Be Associated with Improved Lipid Profiles in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
Author(s) -
Navaei Negin,
Johnson Sarah A.,
Pourafshar Shirin,
Akhavan Neda S.,
Elam Marcus L.,
Foley Elizabeth,
Clark Elizabeth A.,
Arjmandi Bahram H.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.30.1_supplement.904.22
Subject(s) - dyslipidemia , metabolic syndrome , medicine , abdominal obesity , insulin resistance , obesity , triglyceride , diabetes mellitus , lipid profile , blood pressure , type 2 diabetes , food group , food science , environmental health , cholesterol , endocrinology , biology
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance. This syndrome is a major public health concern and a clinical challenge in the United States as it is associated with the development of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lifestyle interventions are the primary approaches for treatment of MetS. While certain dietary modifications such as diets high in fiber and whole grains are known to positively influence at least one or more parameters of MetS, there are a lack of studies examining the relationship between the consumption of fruits and vegetables and parameters of MetS. The objective of this cross‐sectional study was to investigate the relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and lipid profiles in fifty men and women aged 45–65 years with 3 of the 5 characteristics of MetS. The intake of fruits and vegetables were assessed using validated seven‐day food frequency questionnaires. Total fruit and vegetable intake was divided into three groups (A: 60–90 servings/week, B: 90–110 servings/week, and C: > 110 servings/week). Fasting blood samples were collected for measurements of lipid profiles using the Alere Cholestech LDX system. One‐way analysis of variance was used to assess differences in mean values between groups. The group with the highest intake of fruits and vegetables (group C) had significantly ( P < 0.05) lower triglyceride levels (0.33 mg/dL) and tended ( P = 0.1) to have lower LDL‐C (−2.3 mg/dL), while HDL‐C levels were not significantly different in comparison with the group with the lowest intake of fruits and vegetables. These findings concur with a number of studies reporting that higher fruit and vegetable intake is associated with improved lipid profiles in men and women with MetS.