Olive oil and abdominal obesityAbdominal obesity is a critical risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. The Mediterranean Diet has long been recognised for its protective effects against these conditions, with EVOO serving as its cornerstone fat source. Large-scale analysis of olive oil intakeThe study analysed data from 16,273 adults who completed a dietary and lifestyle survey incorporating the Chrono Mediterranean Diet Score (CMDS). Anthropometric measures, including waist circumference and BMI, were compared across intake groups. Regular extra-virgin olive oil intake independently associates with lower abdominal obesity.