Lifestyle Pattern and Food and Nutrient Intake among Hyperlipidemics
Journal Title: International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Hyperlipidemia is one of the main risk factor associated with the high prevalence of cardiovascular complications. Present study was conducted to find out the lifestyle pattern and food and nutrient intake among hyperlipidemics. On the basis of lipid profiles, 30 hyperlipedemic subjects (men and women) of 40 to 60 years of age were selected from Parbhani city of Maharashtra State.The information was collected on family history, awareness and exercise pattern of hyperlipidemics. Food intake and nutrient intake was studied and nutrient adequacy was calculated. Results indicated that 66 per cent of the hyperlipidedmic subjects had family history of hyperlipidaemia and it was mostly inherited from mother. Maximum (23) number of subject experienced blood pressure fluctuation followed by breathlessness (21) and dizziness (20). More than 50 per cent subjects knowing the meaning and causes of hyperlipidemia. Majority (86.66 %) of the subjects performed daily walking as an exercise pattern followed by yoga and sports.Intake of pulses, green leafy vegetables, milk and milk products, fruits and sugar and jaggary was found to be more by the hyperlipidemic women than those by hyperlipidemic men. The diet of selected hyperlipidemic subjects was adequate in providing maximum nutrients in needed amounts as per the recommended dietary allowances for adults specially the adequacy of fat intake by men (201 %) and women (276 %) was highest among the nutrients. In conclusion, it can be said that modifications in the lifestyle and dietary pattern of hyperlipidemics needs to be followed to lead a healthier life.
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Choudhary Mayuri M.
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