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Abstract

A hospital based case control study was conducted in Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar to assess the nutritional and dietary intake of patients with ischemic heart disease. A total of 100 adults were selected (50 control: 50 cases) from out-patient department. The subjects were interviewed and data were collected about physical activity, biochemical parameters, anthropometric measurements and dietary intake through a standard questionnaire. Serum glucose and lipid profile were determined by micro-Lab 300. Statistical analysis was carried out by using SPSS software version 16. The mean waist to hip ratio (WHR), serum glucose, triglycerides (TG), low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein were significantly (P<0.05) different in both groups, while pulse rate, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumferences were changed non-significantly. The mean intake of fiber, calcium, iron, thiamine, vitamin-C and A was significantly (P<0.05) different, while intake of all three macronutrients, phosphorous, zinc, iodine, riboflavin and niacin was non-significantly different in case and control group. The frequent consumption of meat, milk, fruits, vegetables, pulses and nuts was significantly (P<0.05) changed, while that of poultry and cereals non-significantly changed. Hypertension, obesity, sedentary life, diabetes, increased level of TG, LDL and low intake of nutrient dense food may be associated with ischemic heart disease. Dietary and lifestyle changes play a vital role in the progression of heart diseases.
Keywords: Biochemical parameter; Serum glucose; Lipoprotein; Body mass index
http://dx.doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2016.50120