ABSTRACT
Context: genetic and environmental factors contribute to the incidence of metabolic syndrome [MetS]. This study aimed to review all findings of studies conducted in framework of the Tehran lipid and glucose study [TLGS] regarding the association of dietary factors with cardio-metabolic risk factors
Evidence Acquisition: all English-language studies were searched using PubMed and Scopus databases from 2000 to 2017. Finally, 105 relevant papers were included in this review
Results: whole grains, legumes, nuts and healthy dietary patterns [DPs] reduced risk of MetS, while white rice, salty/sweet snacks increased this. The western DP had a significant interaction with APOC3, APOA1 and MC4R polymorphisms in relation to MetS. After 6.5 years of follow-up, odds of reaching menarche
Conclusions: higher adherence to healthy food choices was associated with reduced odds of MetS, abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. The western DP accentuated the association of polymorphisms with MetS