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Nutritional Status and Food Habits of Middle-aged Adults in Selected Areas of Selangor

Norimah A.K., and Haja Mohaideen Myden Kather, (2003) Nutritional Status and Food Habits of Middle-aged Adults in Selected Areas of Selangor. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 9 (2). pp. 125-136. ISSN 1394-035X

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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Dept. of Nutrition and Dietetics

Abstract

A food habits and health status study was carried out among 100 Malay adults aged 40 years and above. The study protocol incorporated anthropometric measurements, evaluation of food habits and determination of blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure. Mean body mass index (BMI) for men and women were 27.2 ± 4.2 kg/m2 and 27.0 ± 5.2 kg/m2 respectively, which on average showed that the subjects were overweight. Food habits evaluation indicated that rice, fish and vegetables were the foods consumed almost everyday by the majority of the subjects. Meat, dairy products and fruits were eaten once to three times per week. Food intake score for sugar and salt demonstrated that a majority of men and women consumed moderate amounts of these foods. Most subjects exercised twice to three times a week for 15 min per session. Blood glucose tests revealed a mean of 5.04 ± 1.60 mmol/l in men and 4.86 ± 2.10 mmol/l for women. Mean cholesterol for men was 5.06 ± 1.22 mmol/l while it was 4.90 ± 1.34 mmol/l in women. Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men was normal of 127.69 ± 13.60 mm Hg and 85.87 ± 7.97 mm Hg, while in women it was 127.42 ± 17.54 mm Hg, 83.53 ± 9.50 mm Hg. The mean value for glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure increased with age. The food habits of these adults were satisfactory; however blood test for the nutrients of interest exhibited an increasing trend towards blood pressure, blood cholesterol and glucose with age. Middle-aged adults should adapt to a more active lifestyle and be more cautious of their food habits. This is to ensure a healthy well being throughout their life span.

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:Food Habits, Middle-aged Adults, Blood Cholesterol
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:2738

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