Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha −308 G>A Polymorphism, Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, and Risk of Overweight/Obesity in Young Women

Table 2

Fatty acids and energy intakes in underweight/normal weight and overweight/obese women^a.

Nutrient intake (g/day)	Underweight/normal weight	Overweight/obese	𝑃 value^b
	Mean ± SD	Mean ± SD
Linoleic acid	17.07±12.09	12.66±8.05	<0.001
Arachidonic acid	0.18±0.28	0.13±0.06	0.012
𝛾-Linolenic acid	1.60±1.10	1.20±0.54	<0.001
𝛼-Linolenic acid	1.60±1.11	1.21±0.53	<0.001
Eicosapentaenoic acid	0.13±0.23	0.08±0.07	0.011
Docosahexaenoic acid	0.30±0.67	0.20±0.14	0.031
Polyunsaturated fatty acids	18.43±10.10	14.50±9.10	<0.001
Monounsaturated fatty acids	55.25±25.24	47.41±23.88	0.004
Total unsaturated fatty acids	73.68±33.27	61.91±31.62	0.001
Unsaturated/saturated fatty acids ratio	2.34±0.69	2.34±0.66	0.990
Saturated fatty acids	33.65±18.13	27.33±13.65	<0.001
Palmitic acid	19.35±13.18	15.01±7.12	<0.001
Energy intake (Kcal/day)	2272.0	1811.1	<0.001

aStatistically significant 𝑃 values (𝑃<0.05) are indicated in bold font.
^bStudent’s t-test for the comparison of means between underweight/normal weight women and overweight/obese women (two-sided 𝑃 values).