Figure 2.

Analysis of change in MDS (ΔMDS) and PAT genetic risk score (GRS) in relation to change in PAT. Participants were categorized into one of four mutual exclusive groups using medians of ΔMDS (0) and PAT GRS (4). ΔMDS >0 represents an improved diet quality and PAT GRS >4 reflects a higher genetic risk for increasing PAT. Model adjusted for baseline PAT, baseline MDS, age, sex, baseline BMI, and baseline and change in smoking status, physical activity, and energy intake. PAT=Pericardial Adipose Tissue; MDS=Mediterranean-style diet score.