Abstract

Background

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has become a growing risk factor of some non-communicable diseases. Increase of greenhouse gas emissions affects the planet.

Aims

To assess the association between MetS severity and amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted in an adult population.

Design

Cross-sectional study (n = 6646; 55-76-year-old-men; 60-75-year-old-women with MetS).

Methods

Dietary habits were assessed using a pre-validated semi quantitative 143-item food frequency questionnaire. The amount of CO2 emitted due to the production of food consumed by person and day was calculated using a European database, and the severity of the MetS was calculated with the MetS Severity Score.

Results

Higher glycaemia levels were found in people with higher CO2 emissions. The risk of having high severe MetS was related to high CO2 emissions.

Conclusions

Low CO2 emissions diet would help to reduce MetS severity. Advantages for both health and the environment were found following a more sustainable diet.

Trial registration

ISRCTN, ISRCTN89898870. Registered 05 September 2013.

Details

Title
Metabolic syndrome criteria and severity and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in an adult population
Author
García, Silvia; Pastor, Rosario; Monserrat-Mesquida, Margalida; Álvarez-Álvarez, Laura; Rubín-García, María; Martínez-González, Miguel Ángel; Salas-Salvadó, Jordi; Corella, Dolores; Goday, Albert; Martínez, J Alfredo; Alonso-Gómez, Ángel M; Wärnberg, Julia; Vioque, Jesús; Romaguera, Dora; Lopez-Miranda, José; Estruch, Ramon
Pages
1-11
Section
Research
Publication year
2023
Publication date
2023
Publisher
BioMed Central
e-ISSN
17448603
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2838782958
Copyright
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