Una alimentación poco saludable se asocia a mayor prevalencia de síndrome metabólico en la población adulta chilena: estudio de corte transversal en la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2009-2010 / Unhealthy food intake is linked to higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Chilean adult population: cross sectional study in 2009-2010 national health survey
se analizaron los datos de 2.561 adultos mayores de 18 años de edad incluidos en la última Encuesta Nacional de Salud (ENS 2009-2010), que contaban con información para el diagnóstico de síndrome metabólico siguiendo los criterios de ATP III-NCEP. La frecuencia de consumo de pescado, cereales integrales, frutas, verduras y lácteos fue analizada y asociada a la presencia de SM. Por medio de un índice de dieta saludable (IDS), se evaluó la calidad global de la dieta y se correlacionó con la prevalencia de este síndrome.
we analyzed data of 2 561 adults (greater than or equal to 18 years-old) included in the last National Health Survey (NHS 2009-2010) who had appropriate information to diagnose MS based on ATP III-NCEP guidelines. Consumption frequency of fish, whole grains, dairy, fruits and vegetables was also analyzed and associated with MS prevalence. Using a healthy diet score (HDS), we described the overall diet quality and further correlated it with MS prevalence.
Results:
we found that lower whole grain intake was associated with greater MS prevalence (OR=1.78; 95% CI 1.088-2.919; p=0.022). HDS showed better diet quality among women and in subjects with increasing age and higher educational level. A HDS<3 points was associated with an increased risk of MS (OR HDS<3 / HDSgreater than or equal to 3=3.69; 95% CI 1.884-7.225, p<0.001).