MEAT CONSUMPTION AND RISK OF METABOLIC SYNDROME IN NON- ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER PATIENTS

Background and Aim: Studies show that prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MtS) is high in Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFLD) patients. Dietary pattern play a key role in MtS etiology. The objective of this study was association between meat consumption and MtS in NAFLD patients. Methods: This case- control study was conducted on 96 NAFLD patients and 114 healthy subjects who referring to radiology clinic in Kermanshah. Based on ultrasound report, patient with fatty liver were considered case group and healthy subject were selected among subject with negative ultrasound report. Dietary intake and body composition were assessed by food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and bioelectrical impedance analysis. We used the third report of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel (2005) (NCEP/ATP-III) for determine MtS. Results: The prevalence of MtS in case and control groups was 40.6% and 21.9%, respectively. A significant association was seen between moderate consumption of red meat and risk of MtS OR: 0.3 (CI 95%: 0.09-0.94) in case group. We did not observe a significant association between white meat consumption and risk of MtS.Conclusion: The prevalence of MtS was high in NAFLD patients. The study revealed that moderate consumption of red meat decreased risk of MtS, therefore, moderation of red meat intake is highly recommended.

Keywords:

Metabolic Syndrome , Red meat , White meat