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Introduction: The Mediterranean diet is rich in bioactive compounds that have protective effects against metabolic disorders, and insulin resistance and reduce weight. Objective: To explore the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and central obesity as well as related metabolic disorders. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 480 participants between the ages (18 - 65) years who were diagnosed with metabolic disorders. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire to determine sociodemographic data, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical laboratory results of metabolic parameters. The Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener was used to measure the adherence of participants to the Mediterranean Diet. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression were used to measure the strength and magnitude of association between parameters. Results: The Pearson correlation analysis demonstrates a significant negative correlation between the Mediterranean dietary score and triglyceride levels (r = -0.689, p < 0.001), HbA1c (r = - 0.63, p < 0.001), and a significant positive correlation with HDL cholesterol levels (r = 0.746, p < 0.001). The results of multiple linear regression indicate that higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet is significantly and inversely associated with triglycerides (B = - 0.244, p < 0.001), total cholesterol (B = - 0.180, p < 0.001), HbA1c (B = - 0.031, p < 0.001), and waist-hip ratio (B = - 0.065, p < 0.001). Additionally, HDL cholesterol levels are predicted to increase by 0.512 units (p < 0.001) for each unit increase in the Mediterranean diet score. Conclusion: Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet could lead to a more favorable cardiovascular and metabolic risk profile. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet should be considered a key aspect of public health nutritional strategies to control the increasing prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
