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Association between dietary patterns with kidney function and serum highly sensitive C-reactive protein in Tehranian
Saragol Eimery1, Hadith Tangestani1, Sara Mansouri1
1Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Summary
Dietary patterns significantly impact kidney function in older adults. A healthy diet may improve renal function, while a traditional Iranian diet is linked to increased odds of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and albuminuria.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Nephrology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Diet plays a crucial role in maintaining kidney function.
- Growing evidence links dietary habits to the progression of kidney disease.
- Understanding dietary patterns is essential for kidney health in aging populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between dietary patterns and kidney function in older adults.
- To identify specific dietary patterns that may influence estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and markers of kidney damage.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 266 adults aged 60-83 years.
- Dietary intake assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire.
- Factor analysis identified major dietary patterns; eGFR calculated using CKD-EPI equation.
Main Results:
- Three dietary patterns were identified.
- A positive association was found between a healthy dietary pattern and eGFR (P=0.031).
- Adherence to a traditional Iranian dietary pattern was linked to increased odds of reduced eGFR (P=0.043) and albuminuria (P=0.038).
Conclusions:
- Higher adherence to a healthy dietary pattern may enhance renal function.
- The traditional Iranian dietary pattern is associated with a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and albuminuria.
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