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Physical activity modifies the association between dietary fiber and hypertension: A cross-sectional study of U.S. adults from NHANES 2007-2018 - PubMed

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  • #Dietary Fiber
  • #Physical Activity
  • #Hypertension
  • The study examines the association between dietary fiber intake and hypertension in U.S. adults.
  • Physical activity modifies the protective effect of dietary fiber on hypertension.
  • Lower dietary fiber intake is associated with increased odds of hypertension, especially in highly active individuals.
  • No significant association was found between dietary fiber and hypertension in low or moderately active groups.
  • Machine learning models confirmed the protective effect of higher fiber intake against hypertension, particularly in active individuals.
  • The findings emphasize the interplay between diet and physical activity in hypertension prevention.