Diet quality is inversely associated with obesity in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diet quality has been linked to obesity, but this relationship remains unclear in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The aim of this study is to examine the association between diet quality and obesity in Chinese adults with T2D.

Methods

Between April and November 2016, a total of 211 Chinese T2D adults who underwent assessment of diabetes-related treatment goals and metabolic control were recruited into two groups based on their body mass index (BMI): obese group (BMI ?30 kg/m²) and non-obese group (BMI?=?18.5-24.9 kg/m²). Diet quality indices including Alternate Healthy Eating Index-2010 (AHEI-2010), Diet Quality Index-International (DQI-I), and Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) score, were derived from a validated food frequency questionnaire.

Results

Obese T2D patients had significantly lower AHEI-2010 (P?ConclusionsBetter diet quality, as characterized by higher AHEI-2010 scores, was associated with lower odds of obesity in Chinese adults with T2D. Dietary patterns reflecting high consumption of plant-based foods and low consumption of animal-based, high-fat, and processed foods may be imperative to optimize nutritional guidance for obesity management in this population.

SUBMITTER: Cheung LTF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6031190 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature