*2.4. Statistical Analysis*

All statistical analyses were performed in SPSS [57]. For normally distributed data, means and standard deviations are presented, and for non-normally distributed data, median and interquartile ranges (25th and 75th percentile) are provided. One-way ANOVAs were used to assess group differences in demographic characteristics and nutrient values. For significant results, post-hoc analyses were performed to determine specific group differences. Post-hoc analyses were adjusted for multiple comparisons using the Bonferroni correction. Multivariable regression analyses were performed to assess the association between DII scores and inflammatory marker concentrations.
