Cross-sectional analysis reveals poor Mediterranean diet adherence in university students, suggesting cardiovascular risk implications.
Key Points
Despite 95% of participants showing low adherence to the mediterranean diet, all carotid intima-media thickness values remained normal.
Sex differences were noted: males consumed more red meat and females reported higher fish intake, indicating varied dietary patterns.
Participants included 60 university students aged 17–25, assessed for diet adherence and vascular risk factors using validated questionnaires.
Significant cardiovascular risk factors were prevalent among young adults, yet no association between diet adherence and carotid intima-media thickness was established.