2018
DOI: 10.5935/abc.20180073
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Abstract: BackgroundRecent studies have shown a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MSyn) in vegetarians (VEG) despite the inconclusive evidence from others.ObjectiveTo verify the association between diet and other lifestyle characteristics and the prevalence of MSyn, cardiovascular risk factors (CRF), and Framingham Risk Score (FRS) in apparently healthy VEG and omnivorous (OMN) men.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 88 apparently healthy men ≥ 35 years, 44 VEG and 44 OMN, were assessed for anthropometric data, … Show more

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“…It has been suggested that psychological and physical behaviors may differ between subtypes of vegetarians [ 43 ], e.g., healthy-motivated vs. ethical-motivated vegetarians may exhibit different levels of physical activity, and thus may create difficulties when comparing the groups of participants with different subtypes of vegetarians. On the other hand, our results are also incompatible with the findings of a Brazilian study, reporting vegetarians being more physically active than nonvegetarians [ 20 ]. One possible explanation is that physical activity is inversely associated with BMI [ 44 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…It has been suggested that psychological and physical behaviors may differ between subtypes of vegetarians [ 43 ], e.g., healthy-motivated vs. ethical-motivated vegetarians may exhibit different levels of physical activity, and thus may create difficulties when comparing the groups of participants with different subtypes of vegetarians. On the other hand, our results are also incompatible with the findings of a Brazilian study, reporting vegetarians being more physically active than nonvegetarians [ 20 ]. One possible explanation is that physical activity is inversely associated with BMI [ 44 ].…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…One possible explanation is that physical activity is inversely associated with BMI [ 44 ]. Vegetarians enrolled in the Brazilian study had a significantly lower BMI than nonvegetarians (mean 23.1 vs. 27.2 kg/m 2 ) [ 20 ], while vegetarians recruited in the present study had a similar BMI to nonvegetarians (median 23.1 vs. 23.4 kg/m 2 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 85%
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“…Consequently, the FRS indicated low short-term risk of CAD for all groups, and the biochemical parameters were within the limits of normality. Navarro et al 29 carried out a cross-sectional study, with 88 apparently healthy men (44 vegetarians and 44 omnivores), age ≥ 35 years, and they observed FRS < 10; however, they found that risk of CAD, assessed by the FRS, was lower in vegetarians, as were some cardiovascular risk factors, suggesting that a plant-based diet could be considered protective for cardiovascular health.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Data from a cross-sectional Brazilian study of overweight individuals showed that omnivores had 6 times higher odds of having MetS than those following a vegetarian diet [ 63 ]. There were no differences in CRP between the 2 groups.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%