Correlation of food intake with lipid profile in private and public hospital cardiac patients Ms. Ansari Shaista Hanif1, Dr. Battalwar Rekha2 1Student of MSc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (partII). Dr. B.M.N. College of Home Science. Affiliated to SNDT Women's University, 338 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road. Matunga. Mumbai-400019 2Associate Proffesor, Food and Nutrition Department, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey (SVT) College of Home Science (Autonomous), SNDT Women's University, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai-400049 Online published on 4 August, 2018. Abstract Introduction Heart is one of your body's most important organs. The general term used to cover malfunctions of the heart is Heart Disease, or sometimes Cardiac Disease. Though there are multiple forms of heart disease, our discussion focuses on the two most common: Heart Attack and Heart Failure (American Heart Association, 2014). Objectives To find association of food intake with lipid profile between in cardiac patients attending public and private hospital. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 150 cardiac patients (98 males) attending private and public hospital in Mumbai city. Anthropometry was measured. Food intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Serum lipid profile was measured. Analyses was performed using SPSS software for Windows (version 16.0, 2007, SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL). Independent sample T test was used to analyse the data. Pearson's correlation was used to assess correlation between dietary intake and blood parameters. P-value < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results The mean HDL cholesterol was 33±5 mg/dl, LDL cholesterol was 143±38 mg/dl. VLDL cholesterol was 103±39 mg/dl, total cholesterol was 256±55 mg/dl, triglyceride was 104±33 mg/dl, fasting blood glucose was 120±25 mg/dl and post-prandial blood sugar was 206±25 mg/dl. Total cholesterol was significantly higher in private hospital patients as compared to public hospital patients (p<0.05). HDL cholesterol was significantly correlated with green leady vegetable, fruits and nuts and oil seeds intake (p<0.05). LDL cholesterol was significantly correlated with pulses, ice-cream, carbonated drinks and jams and jellies intake (p<0.05). Total cholesterol was correlated with flavored yoghurt, pork, fruit juices and ghee intake (p<0.05). HDL cholesterol was significantly correlated with cheese, organ meat, protein shake and nuts and oilseeds intake (p<0.05). LDL cholesterol was significantly correlated with milk, cheese, fruit juices, deep fried snacks and carbonated soft drinks intake (p<0.05). Total cholesterol intake was significantly correlated with bread, cheese, paneer, chicken, fish, beef, eggs, vegetables and deep fried snacks intake (p<0.05). Conclusion There is a significant association of food intake with lipid profile with food intake in both private and public hospitals. Food counseling is essential to improve lipid profile of cardiac patients. Top Keywords HDL, LDL, Total cholesterol, Lipid profile, Heart failure, PUFA, MUFA. Top |