In obese men, Q1 and Q2 of adiponectin levels showed a significantly increased OR for EE using Q4 as the reference group (OR = 1.94, 95% CI = 1.04–3.60 for Q1; OR = 2.10, 95% CI = 1.12–3.94 for Q2) after adjusting for age, hiatal hernia, and metabolic syndrome. This evidence concerns the gene ADIPOQ and metabolic syndrome.