FRUIT CONSUMPTION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE DEGREE OF INSULIN RESISTANCE

Delinikolova, Eleonora and Jankuloska, Vezirka and Blazevska, Tatjana and Stamatovska, Viktorija (2024) FRUIT CONSUMPTION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE DEGREE OF INSULIN RESISTANCE. International Journal of Food Technology and Nutrition, 7 (13-14). pp. 35-41.

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Abstract

Fruit is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that can have beneficial health effects. Its consumption
is recommended for the primary prevention of many chronic diseases, but opinions are divided regarding its
preventive role in the development of hyperinsulinemia and diabetes.
The purpose of this research is to assess the influence of the frequency and quantity of fruit consumed on the
degree of insulin resistance (expressed through HOMA-IR), in people who have hyperinsulinemia and
increased body mass. Through a survey questionnaire, 104 women and 71 men answered questions related to
the representation of fruit in their diet. All 175 subjects were older than 25 years, had an increased body mass
index (BMI>25 kg/m2), and diagnosed hyperinsulinemia. Most of the respondents, 95 (55.23%) consume fruit
in a quantity less than 250g, the most common frequency of intake in 57 (32.57%) is from three to five times
a week. There is a statistical dependence between the HOMA - IR index and the frequency of eating fruit every
week, among respondents aged between 41 and 55. Women consume a larger quantity of fruit every week, and
it was notable that those with a lower HOMA - IR index consume a smaller amount than those with a higher
value on this index.
Fruit is recommended as part of the diet for people with insulin resistance, but it should be represented in
adequate quantities, to take advantage of its benefits.

Keywords: insulin resistance, HOMA-IR, nutrition, fruit.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Agricultural Sciences > Other agricultural sciences
Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Engineering and Technology > Other engineering and technologies
Divisions: Faculty of Technology and Technical Sciences
Depositing User: Mr Jordan Martinovski
Date Deposited: 07 Oct 2024 08:05
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2024 08:05
URI: https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/10309

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