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Mediterranean diet and sars-cov-2 infection: Is there any association? a proof-of-concept study

Silvio BuscemiChiara D'eusebioSimone FreaEzio GhigoFabio BiolettoIlaria GoitreValentina PonzoMarianna PellegriniSimona Bo

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0301 basic medicineAdultMalemedicine.medical_specialtySARS-COV-2 infectionMediterranean dietSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)030209 endocrinology & metabolismMediterraneanDietary habitLogistic regressionDiet MediterraneanAsymptomaticProof of Concept StudyArticle03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineRisk FactorsInternal medicineHealthcare professionalsMediterranean dietSurveys and QuestionnairesmedicineHumansTX341-641Settore MED/49 - Scienze Tecniche Dietetiche ApplicateSARS-COV-2 infection.AgedRetrospective Studies030109 nutrition & dieteticsNutrition and DieteticsHealth professionalsNutrition. Foods and food supplybusiness.industryDietary habitsSARS-CoV-2Risk of infectionAge FactorsCOVID-19Retrospective cohort studyMiddle AgedDietDietary habits; Healthcare professionals; Mediterranean diet; SARS-COV-2 infection; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; COVID-19; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Proof of Concept Study; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Diet Mediterranean; SARS-CoV-2; Surveys and QuestionnairesHealthcare professionalObservational studyFemalemedicine.symptombusinessFood Science

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The aim of this observational study was investigating the possible correlation between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MeD) and SARS-COV-2 infection rates and severity among healthcare professionals (HCPs). An online self-administrated questionnaire (evaluating both MeD adherence and dietary habits) was filled out by HCPs working in Piedmont (Northern Italy) from 15 January to 28 February 2021. Out of the 1206 questionnaires collected, 900 were considered reliable and analyzed. Individuals who reported the SARS-COV-2 infection (n = 148) showed a significantly lower MeD score, with a lower adherence in fruit, vegetables, cereals, and olive oil consumption. In a logistic regression model, the risk of infection was inversely associated with the MeD score (OR = 0.88

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2021-05-19
10.3390/nu13051721http://hdl.handle.net/2318/1794776