Association between inflammatory potential of diet and anthropometric indicators of adiposity among a sample of Turkish university
Hatice Ozcaliskan Ilkay,
Betul Cicek
Abstract:Purpose
The inflammatory potential of diet may play a role in the regulation of low-grade chronic inflammation derived from obesity. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and anthropometric indicators of adiposity among Turkish adults.
Design/methodology/approach
The study sample consisted of 833 young adults (mean age = 23 ± 5.2 years). The inflammatory potential of the diet was evaluated with a DII. Data on dietary intake were collected by a single 24-… Show more
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