Smoking and dietary intake in the patients with metabolic diseases and nervous system disorders
Suliburska, J.; Bogdański, Pł.
Przeglad Lekarski 69(10): 769-772
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2240 PMID: 23421030 Document Number: 658696
The aim of this study was to assess the dietary intake of patients with metabolic diseases and nervous system disorders in smoking compared with non-smoking patients. The study included 120 patients with metabolic disorders (ZM) and 100 patients with nervous system disorders (ZUN). Subjects were divided into two groups: smokers and nonsmokers. Data on the pharmacologic treatment and supplementation were obtained during a direct interview with the patient. Dietary intake of the nutrients was assayed on the basis of dietary intake interviews from three preceding days (3 times 24-h recall). BMI was also calculated. It was shown that patients in the ZUN group frequently smoked cigarettes and consumed alcohol. BMI was higher in ZM patients. Smokers in ZM group used more drugs than non-smokers. It was found that smoking patients in ZM group consumed significantly lower amount of sucrose than nonsmokers. Moreover, in the diet of smokers ZUN a significantly lower supply of vitamin C than in nonsmokers was observed. It was shown that smokers consume an excessive amount of fat and sodium and low amount of antioxidant vitamins, calcium, potassium and magnesium.