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Comparison of dietary intake and clinical characteristics of obese with normal weight subjects
Author(s) -
Jeon Kyeong Jin,
Lee Okeui,
Kim Min Soo,
Han Sung Nim
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.991.9
Subject(s) - medicine , obesity , triglyceride , endocrinology , blood pressure , diabetes mellitus , weight loss , cholesterol , alcohol intake , alcohol , biology , biochemistry
Obesity contributes to increased risk for chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer. Prevalence of obesity has been increasing in Korea. We compared characteristics of obese (n=30, 17 males and 13 females) with normal weight subjects (n=16, 8 males and 8 females). Clinical parameters including lipid profiles, FBS, blood pressure, and serum free fatty acid (FFA) were determined. Dietary intake was estimated using food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and 3‐day dietary record. Exercise pattern and alcohol intake were determined through individual interviews. Average BMI was 28.3 in obese group and 21.2 in normal weight group. Obese group had significantly higher serum levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride compared with normal weight group. HDL cholesterol level was significantly lower in obese group. There was no significant difference in FBS between two groups. Both systolic and diastolic blood pressures were significantly higher in obese group. Serum FFA level tended to be higher in obese group (p=0.075). Female had significantly higher levels of serum FFA. No significant difference in caloric intake was observed between two groups. Carbohydrate, protein, and fat intakes were not significantly different. Frequency and amount of exercise did not differ between two groups. Obese group consumed significantly more alcohol. Results from this study confirm that excessive weight is associated with disturbance in lipid metabolism. Dietary factors contributing to obesity was not identified, but, excessive alcohol consumption does seem to be an important contributing factor. Supported by the Korea Research Foundation grant funded by the Korea government (KRF‐2009‐0068320).