Dietary intake and physical activity in a Canadian population sample of male patients with HIV infection and metabolic abnormalities.
Objective was to assess dietary intake and physical activity in a Canadian population sample of male patients with HIV and metabolic abnormalities and to compare the data to Canadian recommendations. Sixty-five HIV-infected men with at least one feature associated with the metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, central obesity, or lipodystrophy) were enrolled. Results from 7-day food records and activity logs were compared to the Dietary Reference Intakes and recommendations of Canada's Physical Activity Guide, respectively. Anthropometric data were also measured. Fifty-two percent of the subjects were overweight, another 15% were obese. However, energy intake (mean+/-SEM) (2153+/-99 kcal/d) was lower than the estimated requirement (2854+/-62 kcal/d; p<0.0001), and 84.5% of the patients reached the recommended minimum of 60 min of mild or 30 min of moderate daily exercise. Intake was adequate for protein, but high for fat and cholesterol in 40% of patients. No patient reached the recommendation for fiber. Intake from diet alone was suboptimal for most micronutrients. Prevalence was highest for low vitamin E (91% of patients) and magnesium (68%) intake, and high sodium intake (72%). In summary, a large proportion of HIV patients with metabolic abnormalities were overweight or obese. However, this was not associated with high energy intake, or reduced physical activity. High fat, low fiber and inadequate micronutrient intakes were prevalent.
Arendt
Bianca Maria
BM
Department of Medicine, The University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Aghdassi
Elaheh
E
Mohammed
Saira Saddia
SS
Fung
Lillia Yan
LY
Jalali
Pegah
P
Salit
Irving Elliot
IE
Allard
Johane Pierette
JP
D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004032:Diet; D002149:Energy Intake; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D018977:Micronutrients; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications
D018977:Micronutrients