شاخصهاي چاقي و وضعيت دريافت غذايي در بيماران مبتلا به سندرم متابوليك

Obesity Indices and Nutritional Intake in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Background and Objectives: Lifestyle factors, and particularly diet, play an important role in the development and control of metabolic syndrome. Accordingly, this study was aimed to assess nutritional intake and obesity indices of patients with metabolic syndrome in Tabriz. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, 65 patients (20 males and 45 females) with metabolic syndrome (according to WHO criteria), referred to endocrinal glands and metabolism clinic of Sina hospital of Tabriz were participated. Obesity indices including weight, body composition and triceps skinfold thickness were measured and nutritional intakes were determined. Results: The mean of BMI, body fat, fat free mass and triceps skinfold thickness were 30.4±4.8 kg/m2, %34.2±9.1, %65.7+9.7 and 29.4±7.7mm, respectively. According to BMI and body fat percentage, %89.2 and %63.1 of participants were overweight and obese respectively. Proportion of protein, carbohydrate and fat from energy were 13.5%, 46% and 40.5%, respectively. Dietary intake of energy, protein and fat were adequate, however, dietary fiber intake was less than recommended values in 97% of participants. Conclusion: Because of high prevalence of obesity and unbalanced diet, nutritional education is required to improve the lifestyle.