Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and body fat (%) are associated to low intake of fruit and vegetables in Swedish, young adults: the cross-sectional lifestyle, biomarkers and atherosclerosis study

Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and body fat (%) are associated to low intake of fruit and vegetables in Swedish, young adults: the cross-sectional lifestyle, biomarkers and atherosclerosis study

Abstract Background In the cross-sectional Lifestyle, Biomarkers, and Atherosclerosis study (LBA study) we have previously reported a high prevalence (15%) of homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in Swedish, young adults. The aim of the present study was to report the dietary...

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Main Authors: Maria Fernström, Ulrika Fernberg, Anita Hurtig-Wennlöf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Body composition
BMI
Body fat (%)
Waist circumference
Insulin resistance
HOMA-IR
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40795-019-0279-6

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