Cigarette smoking, social class and nutrient intake: relevance to coronary heart disease.
The association of cigarette smoking habits and social class with nutrient intake was investigated in 162 men aged 45-54 using a 7-d weighed dietary record. Cigarette smokers had a significantly lower intake of fibre and polyunsaturated fatty acids and a lower P:S ratio than non-smokers. Fibre intake was lower in men in the manual compared to the non-manual group but smoking was a more powerful influence than social class. The differences in nutrient intake were accompanied by differences in the consumption of polyunsaturated margarines and cereal-containing foods. These results should be considered in the explanation of the increased incidence of coronary heart disease in smokers.
Fulton
M
M
Department of Community Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Medical School, UK.
Thomson
M
M
Elton
R A
RA
Brown
S
S
Wood
D A
DA
Oliver
M F
MF
D000886:Anthropometry; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012606:Scotland; D012907:Smoking; D012923:Social Class
D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber