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Monday, January 28, 2008 9:26 AM
posted by Sarah McGee

Burgers, Fries, and Diet Soda Are Recipes for Metabolic Syndrome

Middle aged adults between the ages of 45 and 64 years old, whom eat a double burger, fries, and a diet soda, increase their chances of metabolic syndrome by 25%. Lyn M. Staffen, Ph.D., of the University of Minnesota, conducted a study (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities) on the eating habits of more than 9,514 of these middle aged individuals; 3,782 of the individuals had three or more of the risk factors that are typical of metabolic syndrome.

The participants were categorized into either having a Western-pattern diet (refined grains, processed meats, fried foods, red meat, eggs) or a prudent-pattern diet (whole grains, fish and seafood, fruit, vegetables, poultry, Low-fat dairy products). “We specifically studied food intake; since when we start to think about making recommendations it is easier to do so using the framework of real foods, eaten by real people.” The researchers found that, “after adjusting for demographic factors, smoking, physical activity, and energy intake, consumption of a Western dietary pattern was adversely associated with incident (metabolic syndrome)”.

Click here to read a review of the study from Medpage Today

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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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