Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the consumption of fructose and the score of the diet quality in healthy adults. This cross-sectional study included 100 healthy adults. A 3-day dietary record and a 24-item fructose frequency questionnaire were used to evaluate the nutritional status and fructose consump-tion of individuals. Anthropometric parameters were measured. The Dietary Quality Index-International (DQI-I) scores were calculated for the evaluation of dietary quality. The mean total DQI-I scores were 58.6 ± 7.7, and a total of 82% of adults had a DQI-I score in the “needs improvement diet” category. Total DQI-I scores of the moderate fructose consumption group were significantly higher than the high fructose consumption group. High fructose consumption was also significantly and negatively associated with the total DQI-I score (r = –0.369, p = 0.000). It was determined that there is a correlation between fructose consumption and diet quality. As fructose consumption increases, diet quality scores tend to decrease. To enhance diet quality in adults, it would be benefi-cial to regularly assess dietary habits and provide nutritional education.
Source: Italian Journal of Food Science
Authors: Eda Keskin, Havvanur Yoldas Ilktac
Institutions: Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul Medeniyet University
Language: English
Topic: Nutritional Studies and Diet
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,100
OpenAlex ID: W4409157388