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[Assessment of energy intake in HIV--positive adults].

Authors :
Lebiedzińska A
Bierzyńska N
Lemańska M
Jankowska M
Trocha H
Smiatacz T
Szefer P
Source :
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny [Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig] 2009; Vol. 60 (2), pp. 191-4.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine energy intake in HIV-positive adults. In the study participated 150 adults. Energy intake and percentage of energy from protein, carbohydrate and fat were measured using 24-hour dietary recalls and computer program Wikt 1.3. The results of the study showed that energy intakes were below the dietary reference values for HIV-positive. Moreover the analyzed diets contained too small protein and carbohydrate contents but too high level of fat. Despite of this fact, the majority of respondents had correct BMI value.

Details

Language :
Polish
ISSN :
0035-7715
Volume :
60
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19803453