An Obesity Dietary Quality Index Predicts Abdominal Obesity in Women: Potential Opportunity for New Prevention and Treatment Paradigms. (5th January 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wolongevicz, Dolores M.; Zhu, Lei; Pencina, Michael J.; Kimokoti, Ruth W.; Newby, P. K.; D'Agostino, Ralph B.; Millen, Barbara E.
• Other Names: Charlton Karen Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of obesity. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-01-05
• Subjects: Obesity -- Periodicals; Obesity; Obesity; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.398
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/945987
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-0708

Abstract

Abstract : Background . Links between dietary quality and abdominal obesity are poorly understood. Objective . To examine the association between an obesity-specific dietary quality index and abdominal obesity risk in women. Methods . Over 12 years, we followed 288 Framingham Offspring/Spouse Study women, aged 30–69 years, without metabolic syndrome risk factors, cardiovascular disease, cancer, or diabetes at baseline. An 11-nutrient obesity-specific dietary quality index was derived using mean ranks of nutrient intakes from 3-day dietary records. Abdominal obesity (waist circumference >88 cm) was assessed during follow-up. Results . Using multiple logistic regression, women with poorer dietary quality were more likely to develop abdominal obesity compared to those with higher dietary quality (OR 1.87; 95% CI, 1.01, 3.47;P for trend= .048 ) independent of age, physical activity, smoking, and menopausal status. Conclusions . An obesity-specific dietary quality index predicted abdominal obesity in women, suggesting targets for dietary quality assessment, intervention, and treatment to address abdominal adiposity.