Abstract

Aims: Findings from few studies that investigated the relation between dietary habits and obesity are inconsistent so we aimed to assess the association between dietary habits with general and abdominal obesity in central Iran. Methods: This study has been conducted on 8652 adults aged 20-70 years participated in Yazd Health Study (YAHS). Data regarding dietary habits, socio-demographic characteristics and history of chronic illnesses were collected via questionnaire. Anthropometric parameters were measured using a scale and body analyzer. Odds ratio of obesity were assessed using a Binary Logistic Regression test. Results: Study participants consisted of 49.6 men and 50.4 women. The prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in this population was 25.9 and 45.3, respectively. Our analysis revealed that subjects who drank carbonated drinks >= 3 times/week had significantly higher odds of general and abdominal obesity compared to participants never did so (OR 1.89; 95CI: 1.37-2.61, OR 1.11; 95CI: 1.50-2.04) and those ate fast food more than 4 times a month had higher odds of abdominal obesity (OR 1.51; 95CI: 1.12-2.03). The results also pointed that intake of low fat dairy products was inversely associated with general obesity (OR 0.79; 95 CI 0.63-0.98) and abdominal obesity (OR 0.66; 95 CI 0.54-0.82) when compared with full fat dairy products. Conclusion: Carbonated drinks and fast food intake were positively associated with general/abdominal obesity, whereas low fat dairy products intake was inversely associated. Future cohort studies in this under-studied area are recommended. (C) 2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Diabetes India.