BACKGROUND: No studies have been conducted to explore the associations between dietary patterns and @entity28 among older Chinese @entity1 , by considering gender and urbanization level differences. METHODS: We analyzed data from the 2009 @entity3147 (2745 individuals, aged >=  60 years). Dietary data were obtained using 24 hour-recall over three consecutive days. Height, Body Weight, and Waist Circumference were measured. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify dietary patterns. Multinomial and Poisson regression models were used to examine the association between dietary patterns and Body Mass Index (BMI) status/central @entity28 . RESULTS: The prevalence of @entity1144 was 9.5% and 53.4%. Traditional dietary pattern (high intake of @entity579 , pork and vegetables) was inversely associated with @entity1144 ; modern dietary pattern (high intake of fruit, fast food, and processed meat) was positively associated with @entity1144 . The highest quartile of traditional dietary pattern had a lower risk of @entity1144 compared with the lowest quartile, while an inverse picture was found for the modern dietary pattern. These associations were consistent by gender and urbanization levels. CONCLUSIONS: Dietary patterns are associated with @entity1144 in older Chinese. This study reinforces the importance of a healthy diet in promoting healthy ageing in China.

Dietary Pattern Is Associated with Obesity in Older XXXX in China: Data from @entity3147 ( @entity3147 ).

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['people'] @entity28 :: ('MESH:D009765', 'Disease') :: ['obesity'] @entity1144 :: ('MESH:D056128', 'Disease') :: ['general and central obesity', 'general/central obesity'] @entity3147 :: ('MESH:D044342', 'Disease') :: ['China Health and Nutrition Survey'] @entity579 :: ('4530', 'Species') :: ['rice']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['People']
