title: Nutrition as a risk for cardiovascular disease in women: dietary intakes of nursing students.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine dietary intakes of female, baccalaureate nursing students, and to compare their intakes of those nutrients thought to influence cardiovascular health with the Canadian Recommended Nutrient Intakes. Forty-three subjects between the ages of 19-24 completed 3-day dietary records. Although energy intake was low, the student's dietary intakes of fat, protein, and carbohydrates were within acceptable limits. Intakes of sodium and cholesterol were similar to those found in previous studies of young women. Six of the students had BMIs over 27 placing them at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Longitudinal studies are recommended to provide for a better understanding of nursing students' dietary habits and to establish a basis for education regarding modification of cardiovascular risk.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Best
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Small
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Brennan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004034:Diet Surveys; D002149:Energy Intake; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D012307:Risk Factors; D013338:Students, Nursing; D016387:Women's Health