Dietary intake of individual and total carotenoids in relation to overweight and obesity: findings from the PERSIAN cohort study

Key Points

• Obesity appears related to lower intake of total carotenoids, with a notable association in female participants.
• A significant metric of body mass index shows an inverse relationship with individual carotenoids in the cohort.
• Observational analysis across the PERSIAN cohort indicates dietary intake influences body weight.
• Findings highlight the potential of dietary changes in managing obesity and allied conditions.