Dietary modulation for the hypertension risk group in Koreans: a cross-sectional study

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Title: Dietary modulation for the hypertension risk group in Koreans: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Youngmin Han, Ryun Huh, Keum Ji Jung, Heejin Kimm, Sun Ha Jee
Source: Nutrition & Metabolism, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2025)
Publisher Information: BMC, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Collection: LCC:Nutrition. Foods and food supply
LCC:Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases
Subject Terms: Hypertension, Hypertension risk factor, Principal component analysis, Dietary patterns, Nutritional moderation, Moderation effect analysis, Nutrition. Foods and food supply, TX341-641, Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases, RC620-627
More Details: Abstract Background Hypertension (HTN) is a critical global health issue, contributing to high morbidity and mortality rates. Representative risk factors for HTN include aging, genetics, obesity, alcohol drinking, smoking, and diet. Dietary interventions like the Dietary Approaches to Stop HTN (DASH) diet plan effectively prevent and manage HTN. We intend to evaluate the influence of eating patterns on HTN, applying multiple risk factors. Methods For cross-sectional design, study subjects were grouped into four groups: optimal (n = 7,712), normal (n = 1,220), high normal (n = 3,655), and HTN (n = 4,355) according to the 2022 HTN treatment guidelines of Korea. Factor analysis was performed to identify major dietary patterns based on nutritional data obtained from a brief dietary questionnaire, including 17 food items. Finally, we conducted a moderation analysis to evaluate the impact of dietary patterns on the HTN risk score, which is determined by genetic variables, body mass index, alcohol consumption, and smoking status. Results We identified three principal dietary patterns (Korean, Western, and New diet) in the study population. Adherence to the New diet was linked to lower HTN risk in all models (p
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Language: English
ISSN: 1743-7075
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1743-7075
DOI: 10.1186/s12986-025-00921-4
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/3a7aff92c5474e138397d34e5e400cf8
Accession Number: edsdoj.3a7aff92c5474e138397d34e5e400cf8
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ISSN:17437075
DOI:10.1186/s12986-025-00921-4
Published in:Nutrition & Metabolism
Language:English