Naslov
Evaluation of nutrition and risk of cardiovascular disease among seamen

Autori
Kenđel, Gordana ; Pavičić Žeželj, Sandra ; Mićović, Vladimir

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
8th International Symposium on Maritime Health. / - , 2005, 246-253

Skup
8th International Symposium on Maritime Health.

Mjesto i datum
Rijeka, Hrvatska, 08.05.2005. - 13.05.2005

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
nutrition; cardiovascular disease; cholesterol; SFA; PUFA

Sažetak
Background: Cardiovascular disease is still prevalent public health problem. Diet high in saturated fat and low in dietary fiber and antioxidants is considered as one of major modifiable risk factors. Seamen are at greater risk because of their unmiscellaneous diet. Methods: The crew of 20 seamen on cargo container ship submitted nutritional assessment of their daily menus. We estimated intake of energy, macronutrients, saturated (SFA), monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), cholesterol and dietary fibers. This data were compared with recommended daily intakes. From seamen’s body weight and height, BMI was calculated. Results: The mean age of the crew was 37.6 ± 11.32 years. On average, seamen had eligible body mass index (23.73 ± 2.64 kg/m2). Average energy intake, energy proportion of fats and carbohydrates were within recommendations. Protein intake was almost 2 times higher than RDA and energy proportion of proteins was 2.1% higher than recommended. On average, intake of MUFA was within recommendation, SFA intake was 6.9% higher and PUFA intake was 6.2% lower than recommendation. The ratio between SFA, MUFA and PUFA was 3.7:2.7:1. Dietary cholesterol was 70.4% higher than recommended, while intake of fibers was as recommended. Conclusion: This study showed that seamen had appropriate BMI. High intake of protein, SFA and cholesterol was a result of high intake of meat products. Low fish consumption had consequent low dietary PUFA intake. High intake of fruits and pulses provided dietary fibers as required. Further survey on seamen’s diet is advisable ; also on data about body fat and blood parameters should be of health benefit, regarding cardiovascular diseases.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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