Objective: People with schizophrenia show a high incidence of metabolic syndrome, which is associated
with a high mortality from cardiovascular disease. The aetiology of the metabolic syndrome in
schizophrenia is multi-factorial and may involve antipsychotic treatment, high levels of stress and
unhealthy lifestyle, such as poor diet. As a poor diet can predispose to the development of metabolic
abnormalities, the aims of this revieware to clarify: 1) the dietary patterns of patients with schizophrenia,
2) the association of these dietary patterns with a worse metabolic profile, and 3) the possible factors
influencing these dietary patterns.