We assessed the association of four diet quality scores with multiple cardio-metabolic
outcomes among Guatemalan young adults experiencing the nutrition transition. We …

ObjectiveThe dietary diversity score (DDS) is a good indicator of diet quality as well as of
diet–disease relationships; therefore, the present study was undertaken to reveal the effect …

Context Dietary intake research has increasingly focused on improving diet quality in low-
and middle-income countries (LMICs). Accompanying this is the need for sound metrics to …

The Latin American Region has exhibited a marked increase in the consumption of high-
energy-density foods (high in fats and sugars) and a decrease in physical activity, with rising …

OBJECTIVE: To describe the methodology for the analysis of dietary data from the Mexican
National Health and Nutrition Survey 2006 (ENSANUT 2006) carried out in Mexico …

Dietary diversity, an important component of diet quality, is associated with an increased
probability of adequate micronutrient intake. Women of childbearing age (WCA) are …

Our aim was to analyze dietary macronutrient intake and its main sources according to sex
and age. Results were derived from the ANIBES (“Anthropometry, Intake and Energy …

ObjectiveTo assess the nutritional status, food intake and physical activity patterns in
schoolchildren attending 5th and 6th grade in basic schools from different socio-economic …

Background: Given the high prevalence of obesity and noncommunicable diseases in
Mexico and the key role of dietary quality in these conditions, it is important to determine …

Objective: The present study evaluated the association of two measures of diet quality with
BMI and waist circumference (WC), overall and by education level, among Mexican men and …