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

Table 3

Fatty acids and energy intakes between women with greater adherence to MD and women with lower adherence to MD^a.

Nutrient intake (g/day)	MDS ≤ 6	MDS > 6	𝑃 value^b
	Mean ± SD	Mean ± SD
Linoleic acid	15.24±10.94	20.05±12.39	0.021
Arachidonic acid	0.16±0.24	0.17±0.08	0.830
𝛾-Linolenic acid	1.44±0.98	1.80±0.75	0.017
𝛼-Linolenic acid	1.44±0.99	1.80±0.67	0.008
Eicosapentaenoic acid	0.11±0.20	0.16±0.10	0.021
Docosahexaenoic acid	0.26±0.58	0.34±0.16	0.081
Polyunsaturated fatty acids	16.69±9.53	22.35±12.85	0.002
Monounsaturated fatty acids	51.36±24.27	67.64±28.95	<0.001
Total unsaturated fatty acids	68.05±31.95	89.99±39.90	<0.001
Unsaturated/saturated fatty acids ratio	2.32±0.68	2.67±0.62	0.006
Saturated fatty acids	31.26±16.93	35.26±18.18	0.210
Palmitic acid	17.74±11.88	20.16±9.65	0.197
Energy intake (Kcal/day)	2065.7±897.5	2750±1006.7	<0.001

aStatistically significant 𝑃 values (𝑃<0.05) are indicated in bold font.
^bStudent’s t-test for the comparison of means between MDS ≤ 6 and MDS > 6 (two-sided 𝑃 values).