ADR genotype influences IMF response to strength training.

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BackgroundCoronary heart disease (CHD) kills 1 in 2 females in the US. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is shown to be a valid dietary intervention to decrease CHD risk.PurposeTo determine prevalence of CHD risk factors and their association with DASH score in overweight/obese college females.MethodsSixty‐four overweight/obese (BMI 29.7±3.6 kg/m2) college women (19.1±1.0 yrs) were studied. Measures collected included: 12hr fasted blood on 2 non‐consecutive days, dietary intake from 3 non‐consecutive recalls using the Nutrition Data System for Research, and % body fat (BF) using air displacement plethysmography. Enzymatic methods were used to determine low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C) levels. DASH score was calculated using a 15‐point scale according to DASH recommendations. Correlations and multiple linear regression models were used to assess the relationship between DASH and CHD risk.ResultsMean DASH score (6.1±1.9) was significantly correlated with mean LDL‐C (92.0±27.0 mg/dL, r=−0.30) and % BF (36.8±6.1, r=−0.30). Higher DASH score was a significant predictor for decreased LDL‐C (t(64)=−2.4, p<0.05) and % BF (t(64)=−2.2, p<0.05). Neither remained significant when multiple regression was run.ConclusionImproving DASH concordance may decrease CHD risk. More research is needed to determine specific effects on CHD risk in overweight/obese college women.