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Diet quality and eating patterns in euthymic bipolar patients
D Łojko1, M Stelmach-Mardas, A Suwalska
1Department of Adult Psychiatry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland. d.lojko@hotmail.com.
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
|February 20, 2019
Summary
Bipolar disorder patients exhibit poorer diet quality and higher obesity rates compared to controls. Monitoring metabolic health and implementing dietary interventions are crucial for managing bipolar disorder (BD).
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Psychiatry
- Metabolic Health
- Bipolar Disorder Research
Background:
- Mood disorders like bipolar disorder (BD) are linked to increased health risks, including obesity.
- Identifying obesity risk factors in BD patients is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the diet quality of patients with bipolar disorder (BD).
- To investigate associations between diet quality, obesity, carbohydrate metabolism, and BD clinical features.
Main Methods:
- Assessed eating patterns of 113 euthymic BD patients and 160 controls using food frequency questionnaires.
- Analyzed diet quality in relation to weight, waist circumference (WC), and insulin resistance.
Main Results:
- BD patients had lower Mediterranean Diet Scores and unhealthy dietary patterns.
- Over 70% of BD patients were overweight or obese (BMI > 25 kg/m2).
- BD patients showed higher Fasting Triglycerides Glucose Index and WC compared to controls.
Conclusions:
- Euthymic bipolar patients demonstrate unhealthy eating habits and reduced Mediterranean diet adherence.
- Elevated insulin resistance indicators necessitate routine monitoring of glucose, triglycerides, and WC in BD patients.
- Collaborative efforts between medical professionals are needed to create tailored dietary recommendations for BD patients.
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