The Nutrient Profile of Foods Consumed Using the British Food Standards Agency Nutrient Profiling System Is Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in the SU.VI.MAX Cohort [Nutritional Epidemiology]

Conclusion: The FSA NPS DI was prospectively associated with the onset of MetS in a middle-aged French population. The application of NPSs in public health initiatives may help the population make healthier food choices, which might reduce the risk of developing MetS.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - October 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Julia, C., Fezeu, L. K., Ducrot, P., Mejean, C., Peneau, S., Touvier, M., Hercberg, S., Kesse-Guyot, E. Tags: Nutritional Epidemiology Source Type: research