Sh Jazayeri, M Nouri, R Pourebrahim, H Fakhrzadeh, B Larijani,
Volume 3, Issue 0 (7-2004)
Abstract
Introduction: Nutrition plays an important role in the protection and promotion of health. To plan and implement programs aiming at improving community nutritional status, a knowledge of the existing situation is essential. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine food and nutrient intakes of the inhabitants in Tehran University of Medical Sciences population laboratory.
Methods: In a sample of 310 women and 185 men, selected by clustered random sampling, food intake was determined using the 24-hour dietary recall (on two non-consecutive days). Weights and heights were also measured on the first visit. For analysis of data, Dorosti Food Processor, Diet Analysis plus and SPSS software were used.
Results: The average (mean ± SD) intakes of energy, protein, carbohydrate, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, vitamin A, B2 ,B6 ,B12, folic acid, zinc, iron, and calcium were 2902±336cal, 88±15gr, 461±69gr, 80±19gr, 27±7gr, 272±112mg, 943±319µgr RE, 1.2±.35mgr, 1.2± .37mg, 2.9±2.67µgr, 294±73.7µgr, 10.48± 2.25mg, 28.90±5.81mg, and 537±123mg in men, and 2226±234cal , 66±11gr, 344±41gr, 70±14gr, 22±6gr , 205±85mgr ,882±291µgr RE, .88±.22mg, 1.14± .24mg, 2.2±2.07µgr, 270±60.7µgr, 8.65±1.62mg, 22.66±4.27mg, and 433±113mg in women, respectively. The average (mean +SD) daily numbers of servings of the food guide pyramid main groups, namely, grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat were 12.74±3.80 ,1.52±1.44, 4.30±2.74, .97±.72 , and .9±.98 in men, and 9.8±3.3, 2.87±2.06, 2.88±2.40, .82±.60, and .86±.84 in women, respectively. Most of these intakes are under current recommendations. Thirty eight percent of the men and 23% of the women had a daily cholesterol intake of at least 300 mg. In addition, the proportions of the men and women with a daily total fat intake of at least 75 gram was 43% and 35%, respectively.
Conclusion: The findings show that while the intake of most micronutrients is lower than respective RDAs, the intake of fat and cholesterol are higher than the current recommendations. This indicates that the community is undergoing nutrition transition. It is recommended that further studies be conducted to identify more comprehensively nutritional problems of the community in question, so that appropriate programs can be prepared and implemented.
Fatemeh Ghannadiasl,
Volume 17, Issue 5 (7-2018)
Abstract
Background: Food insecurity is associated with the poor glycemic control. Therefore, this study was amid to determine food insecurity among type 2 diabetic patients in Ardabil.
Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, 153 type 2 diabetic patients (98 females and 55 males) were recruited from the nutrition clinic in their first visit in 2016. After measurement of weight and height, the participants were completed 3-day food records (2 weekdays and 1 weekend day). The energy, macronutrients and micronutrients intakes were calculated using N4 food analysis software. Food insecurity was measured by comparisons between the nutrients intakes and recommended dietary allowances. One sample T-Test and Independent sample T-Test were used for comparison.
Results: The mean of age, disease duration and body mass index were 49.56± 7.36 years, 6.34± 5.46 years and 28.55 ± 4.25 kg/m2, respectively. Only one-fifth (19.6%) of participants fell within the normal weight range. The mean energy intake was 1922.20 ± 515.59 kcal/day. The carbohydrate, protein, and fat were contributed to 63.26%, 14.86% and 21.88% of the energy intake, respectively. The micronutrient intakes (calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, E, and C) were less than recommended dietary allowances.
Conclusion: Food insecurity, especially in calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, E, and C intakes was prevalence among type 2 diabetic patients. It is suggested that these patients should be educated based on their dietary requirements.
