Does the Nutrient Adequacy Ratio (NAR) Predict Metabolic Profile and Glycemic Status Among the Obese Population?

Ghaffari Sarghein, Mehdi; Abbasalizad Farhangi, Mahdieh; Nikrad, Negin

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined as the existence of metabolic profile risk factors and impaired glycemic status such as dysglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance (IR), dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Several studies demonstrated that a diet that promotes proper nutritional intake; plays a critical role in the prevention and control of MetS. Our goal for conducting this cross-sectional study was to investigate any potential relationships between the nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) and cardiometabolic risk variables within obese individuals. individuals. Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, 338 seemingly healthy participants who were overweight or obese were enrolled. The assessment of dietary consumption was conducted through a validated questionnaire comprising 168 items Then NAR was calculated for all ten vitamins and six minerals. Biochemical variables are measured by the method of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Also, LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol), QUICKI (quantitative insulin-sensitivity check index), and HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance) were calculated using the suggested formulas. Results: Subjects in the upper NAR tertiles exhibited a significantly higher percentage of fat-free mass (P =.002), appetite (P =.002), and basal metabolic rate (BMR) (P =.002). In addition, Participants in the upper tertiles of NAR consumed a greater amount of energy and all vitamins and minerals included in NAR and meat, fish and poultry (MFP) (P <.001) as well as cholesterol, monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) (P <.05). Furthermore, no association was shown between NAR and metabolic profile and glycemic status. Conclusion: According to our findings, a higher nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) was associated with higher fat-free mass but no significant link between NAR and metabolic profile risk factors was observed.

NUTRITIONAL status; MONOUNSATURATED fatty acids; BASAL metabolism; INSULIN resistance; ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay

Nutrition & Metabolic Insights, 2025, p1

1178-6388

Academic Journal

10.1177/11786388241309847