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Polycystic ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its nutritional antecedents in a multiethnic population

Polycystic ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder with many nutritional implications. In this case‐control study we compared anthropometry and nutrition behaviours among women clinically diagnosed with PCOS with an age‐matched group of women without the condition. Forty‐three (43) women with PCOS and 30 non‐PCOS participated in the study. Participants were interviewed on socio‐demographic charateristics, symptoms and dietary behaviours. Weight, height and Waist circumference were measured using standard procedures. Our results showed that compared to without PCOS those PCOS were more likely to have BMIs greater than 25(17% vs. 51%, P<0.01) and waist‐to‐height ratios> 0.5(70% vs. 47%). PCOS was positively associated with higher intakes of white rice (P<0.05) and processed meats (p=0.06), coffee (P<0.05), peas and peas (P= 0.07) carrots and pumpkin (P<0.05) and inversely associated with foods high in refined sugars (P<0.010) and citrus fruits (P<0.05). These results suggest that women with PCOS tended to have greater adiposity than their non‐PCOS counterparts. They also avoided foods that are known to have a high glycaemic index