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STUDY OF THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ASTHMA, WEIGHT STATUS AND NUTRITIONAL INTAKE: RESULTS OF A TUNISIAN PILOT SURVEY
Ch Jemai1, H Zaibi2, T Farhat1
11Department of Cardiology, National Institute of Nutrition of Tunis, Tunisia.
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to assess asthma characteristics in adults based on weight status and nutritional intake.
Materials And Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study conducted among asthmatic patients aged over 18 years. We collected epidemiological characteristics, asthma characteristics (duration, etiology, severity, disease control (GINA), exacerbations frequency, treatment regimen and adherence (MMA Scale), physical activity level (Ricci and Gagnon questionnaire), basic metabolism (Black & al. formula), energy expenditure, and body composition (bioelectrical impedance). Nutritional intake was assessed (dietary survey was analyzed using Bilnut software). Statistical tests were performed using SPSS 23.
Results:
The mean age was 46.15±14.13 years, and the sex ratio was 0.25. Of the population, 75% were overweight. With an average body fat of 34.96%. A total of 67.5% had an excessive caloric intake, and micronutrient intake was insufficient for the majority of the population. No significant association was found between asthma characteristics and either weight status or nutritional intake (p=NS).
Conclusion:
Obesity and dietary errors were common, with no significant association with asthma characteristics.
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