Association of white and red meat consumption with general and abdominal obesity: a cross-sectional study among a population of Iranian military families in 2016

Abstract The findings regarding the associations between red meat, fish and poultry consumption, and the metabolic syndrome (Mets) have been inconclusive, and evidence from Chinese populations is scarce. A cross-sectional study was performed to investigate the associations between red meat, fish and poultry consumption, and the prevalence of the Mets and its components among the residents of Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, China. A total of 4424 participants were eligible for the analysis. A logistic regression model was used to estimate the OR and 95 % CI for the prevalence of the Mets and its components according to red meat, fish and poultry consumption. In addition, the data of our cross-sectional study were meta-analysed under a random effects model along with those of published observational studies to generate the summary relative risks (RR) of the associations between the highest v. lowest categories of red meat, fish and poultry consumption and the Mets and its components. In the cross-sectional study, the multivariable-adjusted OR for the highest v. lowest quartiles of consumption was 1·23 (95 % CI 1·02, 1·48) for red meat, 0·83 (95 % CI 0·72, 0·97) for fish and 0·93 (95 % CI 0·74, 1·18) for poultry. In the meta-analysis, the pooled RR for the highest v. lowest categories of consumption was 1·20 (95 % CI 1·06, 1·35) for red meat, 0·88 (95 % CI 0·81, 0·96) for fish and 0·97 (95 % CI 0·85, 1·10) for poultry. The findings of both cross-sectional studies and meta-analyses indicated that the association between fish consumption and the Mets may be partly driven by the inverse association of fish consumption with elevated TAG and reduced HDL-cholesterol and, to a lesser extent, fasting plasma glucose. No clear pattern of associations was observed between red meat or poultry consumption and the components of the Mets. The current findings add weight to the evidence that the Mets may be positively associated with red meat consumption, inversely associated with fish consumption and neutrally associated with poultry consumption.

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Association of meat consumption with NAFLD risk and liver-related biochemical indexes in older Chinese: a cross-sectional study

BMC Gastroenterology ◽

10.1186/s12876-021-01688-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hewei Peng ◽

Xiaoxu Xie ◽

Xinting Pan ◽

Jing Zheng ◽

Yidan Zeng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Liver Disease ◽

Meat Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Red Meat ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Meat Intake ◽

Inverse Probability ◽

Relationship Analysis ◽

Glutamyl Transferase

Abstract Background Non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease and an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to an increased risk of NAFLD. The present study aims to evaluate the association of meat consumption with NAFLD risk and liver-related biochemical indexes in middle-aged and elderly Chinese. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in individuals who were 45 years or older and underwent a physical examination from April 2015 to August 2017 in Southeast China. To evaluate associations between meat intake and NAFLD risk, inverse probability of treatment weighting and subgroup analyses were performed with logistic regressions. Spearman’s rank correlation was carried out to examine the relationship between meat consumptions and liver-related biochemical indexes. Results High consumptions of red meat (28.44–49.74 and > 71.00 g/day) (ORadjusted = 1.948; P < 0.001; ORadjusted = 1.714; P = 0.002) was positively associated with NAFLD risk on inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis, adjusting for smoking, tea intake, weekly hours of physical activity and presence of hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes. Exposure–response relationship analysis presented that red meat intake was positively associated with NAFLD risk. Significant associations of red meat intakes with serum levels of γ-glutamyl transferase, alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, total triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were found (rs = 0.176; P < 0.001; rs = 0.128; P < 0.001; rs = 0.060; P = 0.016; rs = 0.085; P = 0.001; rs = − 0.074; P = 0.003). Conclusions These findings suggest that the reduction of meat consumption may decrease NAFLD risk and should warrant further investigations.

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Association of Meat Consumption With NAFLD Risk and Liver-related Biomarkers in Older Chinese: A Cross-sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-63427/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hewei Peng ◽

Xiaoxu Xie ◽

Xinting Pan ◽

Jing Zheng ◽

Yidan Zeng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Meat Consumption ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Red Meat ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Abdominal Ultrasonography ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Relationship Analysis ◽

Glutamyl Transferase

Abstract Background: High meats intake contributes to unhealthy status. The present study aims to evaluate the association of meat consumption with non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk and liver-related biomarkers in middle-aged and elderly Chinese.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in individuals who were 45 years or older and underwent physical examination from April 2015 to August 2017 in Southeast China. NAFLD was evaluated by abdominal ultrasonography. Results: High consumptions of red meat (28.44-49.74 and >71.00 g/day) was positively associated with NAFLD risk on inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis, adjusting for smoking, tea intake, weekly hours of physical activity and presence of hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes (ORadjusted=1.948 and 1.1.716, respectively). Exposure-response relationship analysis presented that red meat intake was positively associated with NAFLD risk. Significant associations of red meat intakes with serum levels of γ-glutamyl transferase, alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, total triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were found (rs=0.176, 0.128, 0.060, 0.085 and -0.074, respectively). Conclusions: These findings suggest that reduction of meat consumption may decrease NAFLD risk and should warrant further investigations. Meat consumptions were measured by a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire.

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Values and Preferences Related to Cancer Risk among Red and Processed Meat Eaters: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study with Semi-Structured Interviews

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10092182 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. 2182

Author(s):

Victoria Howatt ◽

Anna Prokop-Dorner ◽

Claudia Valli ◽

Joanna Zajac ◽

Malgorzata Bala ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cancer Risk ◽

Meat Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Red Meat ◽

Processed Meat ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Meat Intake ◽

Processed Meat Consumption ◽

Red And Processed Meat

Introduction: Over the last decade, the possible impact of meat intake on overall cancer incidence and mortality has received considerable attention, and authorities have recommended decreasing consumption; however, the benefits of reducing meat consumption are small and uncertain. As such, individual decisions to reduce consumption are value- and preference-sensitive. Consequently, we undertook a pilot cross-sectional study to explore people’s values and preferences towards meat consumption in the face of cancer risk. Methods and analysis: The mixed-method pilot study included a quantitative questionnaire followed by qualitative evaluation to explore the dietary habits of 32 meat eaters, their reasons for eating meat, and willingness to change their meat consumption when faced with a potential risk reduction of cancer over a lifetime based on a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis. We recruited a convenience sample of participants from two Canadian provinces: Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. This project was approved by the Research Ethics Board for Health Sciences research at Dalhousie University, Canada. Results: The average weekly consumption of red meat was 3.4 servings and the average weekly consumption of processed meat was 3 servings. The determinants that influenced meat intake were similar for both red and processed meat. Taste, cost, and family preferences were the three most commonly cited factors impacting red meat intake. Taste, cost, and (lack of) cooking time were the three most commonly cited factors impacting processed meat intake. None of the participants were willing to eliminate red or processed meat from their diet. About half of participants were willing to potentially reduce their meat consumption, with one third definitely willing to reduce their consumption. Strengths and limitations: This study is the first that we are aware of to share data with participants on the association of red meat and processed meat consumption and the risk of cancer mortality and cancer incidence, including the certainty of evidence for the risk reduction. The limitations of this study include its small sample size and its limited geographic sampling. Conclusions: When presented explicit information about the small uncertain cancer risk associated with red and processed meat consumption, study participants were unwilling to eliminate meat, while about one-third were willing to reduce their meat intake.

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Association of meat consumption with NAFLD risk and liver-related biochemical indexes in older Chinese: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-63427/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hewei Peng ◽

Xiaoxu Xie ◽

Xinting Pan ◽

Jing Zheng ◽

Yidan Zeng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Liver Disease ◽

Meat Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Red Meat ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Meat Intake ◽

Inverse Probability ◽

Relationship Analysis ◽

Glutamyl Transferase

Abstract Background: Non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease and an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to an increased risk of NAFLD. The present study aims to evaluate the association of meat consumption with NAFLD risk and liver-related biochemical indexes in middle-aged and elderly Chinese.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in individuals who were 45 years or older and underwent a physical examination from April 2015 to August 2017 in Southeast China. To evaluate associations between meat intake and NAFLD risk, inverse probability of treatment weighting and subgroup analyses were performed with logistic regressions. Spearman’s rank correlation was carried out to examine the relationship between meat consumptions and liver-related biochemical indexes. Results: High consumptions of red meat (28.44-49.74 and >71.00 g/day) (ORadjusted=1.948; P<0.001; ORadjusted=1.714; P=0.002) was positively associated with NAFLD risk on inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis, adjusting for smoking, tea intake, weekly hours of physical activity and presence of hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes. Exposure-response relationship analysis presented that red meat intake was positively associated with NAFLD risk. Significant associations of red meat intakes with serum levels of γ-glutamyl transferase, alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, total triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were found (rs=0.176; P<0.001; rs=0.128; P<0.001; rs=0.060; P=0.016; rs=0.085; P=0.001; rs=-0.074; P=0.003). Conclusions: These findings suggest that the reduction of meat consumption may decrease NAFLD risk and should warrant further investigations.

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The association of red meat consumption and mental health in women: A cross-sectional study

Complementary Therapies in Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102588 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 56 ◽

pp. 102588

Author(s):

Manije Darooghegi Mofrad ◽

Hadis Mozaffari ◽

Ali Sheikhi ◽

Behzad Zamani ◽

Leila Azadbakht

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Meat Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Red Meat ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Association of meat consumption with NAFLD risk and liver-related biochemical indexes in older Chinese: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-63427/v3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hewei Peng ◽

Xiaoxu Xie ◽

Xinting Pan ◽

Jing Zheng ◽

Yidan Zeng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Liver Disease ◽

Meat Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Red Meat ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Meat Intake ◽

Inverse Probability ◽

Relationship Analysis ◽

Glutamyl Transferase

Abstract Background: Non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease and an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to an increased risk of NAFLD. The present study aims to evaluate the association of meat consumption with NAFLD risk and liver-related biochemical indexes in middle-aged and elderly Chinese.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in individuals who were 45 years or older and underwent a physical examination from April 2015 to August 2017 in Southeast China. To evaluate associations between meat intake and NAFLD risk, inverse probability of treatment weighting and subgroup analyses were performed with logistic regressions. Spearman’s rank correlation was carried out to examine the relationship between meat consumptions and liver-related biochemical indexes. Results: High consumptions of red meat (28.44-49.74 and >71.00 g/day) (ORadjusted=1.948; P<0.001; ORadjusted=1.714; P=0.002) was positively associated with NAFLD risk on inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis, adjusting for smoking, tea intake, weekly hours of physical activity and presence of hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes. Exposure-response relationship analysis presented that red meat intake was positively associated with NAFLD risk. Significant associations of red meat intakes with serum levels of γ-glutamyl transferase, alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, total triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were found (rs=0.176; P<0.001; rs=0.128; P<0.001; rs=0.060; P=0.016; rs=0.085; P=0.001; rs=-0.074; P=0.003). Conclusions: These findings suggest that the reduction of meat consumption may decrease NAFLD risk and should warrant further investigations.

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Regular consumption of red meat and health behaviors in the Brazilian population

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.918 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

D de Assumpção ◽

S M Álvares Domene ◽

A M Pita Ruiz ◽

P M Stolses Bergamo Francisco

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Meat Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Red Meat ◽

Alcoholic Beverages ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Unhealthy Eating ◽

Regular Consumption

Abstract Background The consumption of red meat should not surpass 500 g of cooked weight per week. Regular consumption can exceed this recommendation, increasing the risk of chronic diseases. Objective Estimate the prevalence of the regular consumption of red meat according to health behaviors in Brazilian adults (≥18 years). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with data from the 2013 National Health Survey, which is a household inquiry with a representative sample of the population ≥18 years of age. The regular consumption of red meat (beef, pork, goat) was defined as ≥ 5 days/week. Prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated according to health behaviors (healthy and unhealthy eating patterns, smoking, practice of physical activity during leisure and alcohol intake). Results A total of 60,202 adults were interviewed, 52.9% of whom were women and mean age was 42.9 years (95%CI: 42.6-43.2). The prevalence of regular red meat consumption was 36.7% (95%CI: 36.0-37.5) and was higher among those who ingested soft drinks/artificial juice (PR = 1.08) and sweets (PR = 1.05) ≥3 days/week, ingested beans (PR = 1.07) and raw vegetables (PR = 1.03) ≥5 days/week, ingested fatty meat (PR = 1.09), smokers (PR = 1.05), individuals who were inactive during leisure (PR = 1.04) and those who consumed alcohol ≥2 times/week (PR = 1.06). The prevalence was lower among those who ate fruit (PR = 0.99) and chicken (PR = 0.95) ≥5 days/week, those who ate fish (PR = 0.90) at least 1 day/week and those who drank no fat/low fat milk rather than whole milk. Conclusions The regular consumption of red meat was higher among individuals who ingested unhealthy foods more often, those who ingested fatty meat, smokers, those who ingested alcoholic beverages and those who did not practice physical activity. Actions are needed to reduce the frequency of red meat consumption. Key messages Regular consumption of red meat can exceed the recommendation of 500 g of cooked weight per week. The regular consumption of red meat was associated with the more frequent ingestion of unhealthy foods and fatty meat.

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Significant Associations of Abdominal Obesity with LYPLAL1 Polymorphism (rs4846567) among a General Japanese Population: A Cross-Sectional Study.

International Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1093/ije/dyv096.441 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 44 (suppl_1) ◽

pp. i243-i244

Author(s):

T. Tamura ◽

E. Morita ◽

S. Kawai ◽

T. Sasakabe ◽

N. Fukuda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Abdominal Obesity ◽

Japanese Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

General Japanese Population

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The association between household food insecurity and obesity in Mexico: a cross-sectional study of ENSANUT MC 2016

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980021003153 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Rosa Elena Ponce-Alcala ◽

Jose Luis Ramirez-Garcia Luna ◽

Teresa Shamah-Levy ◽

Hugo Melgar-Quiñonez

Keyword(s):

Food Insecurity ◽

Abdominal Obesity ◽

Urban Areas ◽

National Level ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Household Food Insecurity ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Household Food ◽

Mexican Adults

Abstract Objective: To examine the association between household food insecurity and overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity in Mexican adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: We analysed data from the Mexican Halfway National Health and Nutrition Survey 2016, a nationally representative survey that accounted for rural and urban areas in four regions of Mexico: North, Centre, Mexico City and South. Participants: Adults from 20 to 59 years old (n 5456, which represents 45 804 210 individuals at the national level). Results: 70·8 % of the Mexican adults had some degree of household food insecurity. This situation showed larger proportions (P < 0·05) among indigenous people, those living in a rural area, in the Southern region or the lowest socio-economic quintiles. The prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity was higher in female adults (P < 0·001), with the highest proportions occurring among those experiencing severe household food insecurity. Among women, mean BMI and waist circumference were higher as household food insecurity levels increased (P < 0·001). According to multivariate logistic regression models, severe household food insecurity showed to be positively associated with obesity (OR: 2·36; P = 0·001) in Mexican adult females. Conclusions: Our findings confirm the association between household food insecurity and obesity among Mexican women. Given the socio-demographic characteristics of the food-insecure population, it is alarming that prevailing socio-economic inequalities in the country might also be contributing to the likelihood of obesity. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain and bolster surveillance systems to track both problems and implement adequate policies and interventions.

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