Evaluation of nutritional status of the individuals with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Nutrire, cilt.47, sa.1, 2022 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 47 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2022
- Doi Numarası: 10.1186/s41110-022-00154-y
- Dergi Adı: Nutrire
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Macular degeneration, Adequate-balanced diet, Dietary reference intakes (DRI), Waist/height ratio (WHtR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the anthropometric measurements and nutritional status of individuals with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that may affect the disease. Methods: Between December 2017 and February 2018, 64 individuals with advanced AMD diagnosed and 69 individuals in the control group from Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital in Ankara were included in the study. Food intake was estimated using a 24-h recall and food frequency questionnaire. Results: Compared to the control group, individuals with AMD were found to have higher fat and saturated fat, lower dietary fiber, omega-3, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folic acid intake (p≤0.05) (data from 24-h recall). Additionally, in the AMD group dietary, carbohydrate intake was higher, and EPA, DHA, vitamin B12, zinc intakes were lower than those of the control group; and these differences are significant (p≤0.05) (data from FFQ). Saturated fat (%) intakes were higher in both groups in terms of the percentage of meeting the AHA recommendations (≥%133). Regarding the percentages of meeting the DRI recommendations, it was observed that dietary fiber and folic acid intakes were insufficient in the AMD group (<67%) but were sufficient in the control group (p≤0.05). A higher waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) was found in individuals with AMD compared to the control group (p≤0.05). Conclusions: Adequate-balanced diet and maintaining ideal body weight are important in the prevention of AMD.