Investigation of the diet inflammatory index of the diets of overweight and obese persons

This study was conducted on 40 male and 40 female adults to research the dietary inflammatory index of overweight and obese individuals. According to waist/height ratio, 52.5% of men and 95% of women are in the very high risk group. It was determined that 2.5% of men were sedentary, 7.5% were less active, and 12.5% of women were less active. Dietary inflammatory index (DII) of the diets of individuals was calculated and divided into 3 quartiles. The first quartile represents the anti-inflammatory diet, the second quartile is the anti-inflammatory diet, and the third quartile is the pro-inflammatory diet. The diet of 30% of the men was found to have an anti-inflammatory effect (DII Q1), the diet of 30% of them had no effect on inflammation (DII Q2), and the diet of 40% had a pro-inflammatory effect (DII Q3). In women, these rates are 37.5%, 35%, and 27.5%, respectively. Average fiber, omega-3, vitamin A, carotene and vitamin E intakes of men and women consuming anti-inflammatory (DII Q1) diets; were found to be higher than those who consumed ineffective (DII Q2) and pro-inflammatory (DII Q3) diets (p<0.05). The mean vitamin D and vitamin E intakes of those consuming pro-inflammatory (DII Q3) diets were lower than those consuming anti-inflammatory (DII Q1) diets (p<0.05). B12 and selenium intakes were found to be higher in those who consumed anti-inflammatory diets (p>0.05). The blood lipid levels of the individuals were not different according to the DII quartiles (p>0.05). Anti-inflammatory diet and increased physical activity are important in terms of reducing the risk of chronic disease.