METABOLİK SENDROMLU HASTALARDA AKDENİZ DİYETİNE

This descriptive and cross-sectional study evaluated the adherence of patients with Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) to Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet). Patients who met National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Panel III (NCEP ATP III) criteria enrolled. Socio-demographic characteristics, physical activity levels, blood tests anthropometric variables were recorded evaluated. A 24-hour retrospective record form Adherence Scale (MEDAS) used assess nutritional consumption adherence, respectively. Of (n=203) 50.2%, 39.9% 9.9% non-, moderately strictly adherent MedDiet, MEDAS scores correlated body weight (r=-0.147; P =0.036), waist circumference (r=-0.141; =0.044), HDL cholesterol (r=0.193; =0.006). Daily omega-3 fatty acids intake increased higher MedDiet (P <0.001). Significant differences observed between non-adherent subjects in daily intakes dietary fiber, oleic acid total monounsaturated acids.This showed low MetS.