The Fruit Intake–Adiposity Paradox: Findings from a Peruvian Cross-Sectional Study

Published: 24 February 2023| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/pkycshctcf.1
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Liliana Cruz-Ausejo

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Abstract: Due to the increase in obesity worldwide, international organizations have promoted the adoption of a healthy lifestyle, as part of which fruit consumption stands out. However, there are controversies regarding the role of fruit consumption in mitigating this disease. The objective of the present study was to analyze the association between fruit intake and body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in a representative sample of Peruvians.

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Universidad Ricardo Palma Facultad de Medicina Humana

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Health Sciences, Peru, Obesity Epidemiology

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