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Dietary intakes in asthmatic and non-asthmatic female pupils of Tehran.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21960081     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Dietary factors are suggested to be involved in recent increases in the prevalence of asthma. The differences in dietary intake of 23 asthmatic and 317 non-asthmatic students were investigated, who were chosen by multistage stratified cluster sampling. The dietary data were assessed by food frequency questionnaire and a 24-h recall form. Total calorie and fat intake were similar. Daily intake of Saturated and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, and calcium and sodium were significantly higher in asthmatics. There was no significant difference between dietary antioxidant intake of asthmatic and non asthmatics. It seems that in this age, the type of consumed fat may be more important than the amount of fat intake in inducing asthma. For accurate results, n-6 and n-3 fatty acid intake must be assessed. Higher sodium and calcium intake may also be associated with asthma. Randomized controlled trials with restricting diets can help to elucidate the results.
Authors:
Katayoon Bidad; Shahab Anari; Sanaz Tavasoli; Leili Nazemi; Heshmat Moayeri
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta medica Iranica     Volume:  49     ISSN:  1735-9694     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Med Iran     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-09-30     Completed Date:  2012-01-18     Revised Date:  2012-02-27    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  14540050R     Medline TA:  Acta Med Iran     Country:  Iran    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  468-71     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Asthma / physiopathology*
Case-Control Studies
Diet*
Female
Humans
Iran

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