Observational Study
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World J Diabetes. Nov 15, 2021; 12(11): 1942-1956
Published online Nov 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i11.1942
Table 2 Adherence to individual food groups and total Mediterranean diet guidelines according to cardiovascular risk groups derived from advanced glycation endproducts levels
Parameter, n (%)
None/limited CV risk (n = 99)
Increased/definite CV risk (n = 174)
Total (n = 273)
P value1
Cereals 60 (60.6)113 (64.9)173 (63.4)0.475
Potato 87 (87.9)153 (87.9)240 (87.9)0.989
Olive oil 28 (28.3)45 (25.9)73 (26.7)0.664
Nuts23 (23.2)22 (12.6)45 (16.5)0.023
Fresh fruit 36 (36.4)57 (32.8)93 (34.1)0.546
Vegetables 10 (10.1)13 (7.5)23 (8.4)0.453
Milk and dairy products 14 (14.1)44 (25.3)58 (21.2)0.031
Legumes 40 (40.4)45 (25.9)85 (31.1)0.013
Eggs 40 (40.4)63 (36.2)103 (37.7)0.492
Fish 32 (32.3)50 (28.7)82 (30.0)0.535
White meat 34 (34.3)53 (30.5)87 (31.9)0.509
Red meat 39 (39.4)88 (50.6)127 (46.5)0.075
Sweets 77 (77.8)137 (78.7)214 (78.4)0.854
Wine19 (19.2)37 (21.3)56 (20.5)0.684
Total MDSS points7.0 (6.0-10.75)8.0 (6.0-10.0)8.0 (6.0-10.0)0.959