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Changes in nutritional status in adults over Christmas 1998
Author(s) -
Reid R.,
Hackett A.F.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of human nutrition and dietetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.951
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1365-277X
pISSN - 0952-3871
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-277x.1999.00205.x
Subject(s) - medicine , blood pressure , anthropometry , alcohol intake , diastole , insulin resistance , physiology , obesity , alcohol , biochemistry , chemistry
Summary Background : Anecdotal evidence suggests that Christmas often leads to positive energy balance and a deterioration in nutritional status but there have been few studies. Methods : Twenty‐six adults completed anthropometric, blood pressure and total blood cholesterol measurements before and after the Christmas holiday. Results : An increase in mean weight occurred (0.93 kg) despite five subjects being ill. Diastolic blood pressure increased most (8%) with six subjects being classified as mildly hypertensive after Christmas, but only two before. This might be explained by alcohol intake and/or changes in insulin secretion/resistance. Conclusion : Changes consequent upon Christmas and their correction deserve further attention.