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Mediterranean Diet and waist circumference in a representatives sample of young Spaniards

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A study has linked abdominal circumference with adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (with the KIDMED index: score which evaluate the degree of compliance) and physical activity among Spanish youth 10 to 24 years old. The results showed a reduction in abdominal circumference 1.54 cm for each 5 point increment on the KIDMED index.

- Written by:

Schröder H, Mendez MA, Ribas-Barba L, Covas MI, Serra-Majem L.

Reference:

Mediterranean diet and waist circumference in a representative national sample of young Spaniards. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2010 Dec;5(6):516-9. Epub 2010 Sep 23.

Internet Link:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20863166

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