Nutrition Epidemiologist Avocado Nutrition Center MISSION VIEJO, California, United States
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables (F&V) has been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes. While understanding the benefits of F&V collectively is valuable, examining the effect of individual F&V is essential because of their unique composition. Avocados contain numerous vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, which can support metabolic health (e.g., glycemic response). However, existing trials on avocado and diabetes are limited in sample size and study length. This poster describes a study that aims to examine the association between avocado consumption and diabetes using a subsample of adults (>=20 years old) from 2012, 2016, and 2018 Mexico National Survey of Health and Nutrition, known as Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición (ENSANUT) using a seven-day, semi-quantitative food-frequency questionnaire.
