Metabolites, Vol. 14, Pages 252: Nutritional Profiles and Their Links to Insulin Resistance and Anthropometric Variables in a Female Cohort

Metabolites, Vol. 14, Pages 252: Nutritional Profiles and Their Links to Insulin Resistance and Anthropometric Variables in a Female Cohort

Metabolites doi: 10.3390/metabo14050252

Authors: Katarzyna Wiśniewska-Ślepaczuk Karolina Żak-Kowalska Adrian Moskal Sebastian Kowalski Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani Mousa Alhajlah Krzysztof Goniewicz Mariusz Goniewicz

This study investigates the relationship between dietary habits and metabolic health among women, emphasizing the role of anthropometric parameters as proxies for insulin resistance. We analyzed data from 443 women categorized into two groups based on the presence or absence of clinically diagnosed insulin resistance. Our assessments included dietary quality, socio-demographic characteristics, and a series of anthropometric measurements such as body weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR), Abdominal Volume Index (AVI), and Body Adiposity Index (BAI). The results indicated significant disparities in these parameters, with the insulin-resistant group exhibiting higher average body weight (78.92 kg vs. 65.04 kg, p < 0.001), BMI (28.45 kg/m2 vs. 23.17 kg/m2, p < 0.001), and other related measures, suggesting a strong influence of dietary patterns on body composition and metabolic risk. The study underscores the importance of dietary management in addressing insulin resistance, advocating for personalized dietary strategies to improve metabolic health outcomes in women. This approach highlights the need for integrating dietary changes with lifestyle modifications and socio-demographic considerations to combat metabolic risks effectively.