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- Title
Nutritional, Clinical and Sociodemographic Profiles of Spanish Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
- Authors
Carrera-Juliá, Sandra; Estrela, José M.; Zacarés, Mario; Navarro, Mari Ángeles; Vega-Bello, María Jesús; de la Rubia Ortí, José Enrique; Moreno, Mari Luz; Drehmer, Eraci
- Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to the loss of motor neurons. The dietary intake of ALS patients is thought to influence the prognosis and progression of the disease. The aim of this study was to examine the nutritional, clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of ALS patients in Spain. A cross-sectional descriptive study with demographics, clinical anamnesis and anthropometric assessment was carried out. Nutritional intake was recorded and compared with dietary reference intakes (DRI). Forty subjects (25 males; 15 females) aged 54.7 ± 10.17 were included in the study. The mean weight and height were 67.99 ± 8.85 kg and 167.83 ± 8.79 cm, respectively. Clinical phenotype, time to diagnosis, year of onset and family history were not associated with the place of origin. Clinical phenotype had no influence on time of diagnosis. Caloric and protein intakes were adequate, while carbohydrate, vitamin B8 and iodine intakes were significantly lower than the DRI. Lipids; vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C and E; sodium; phosphorus; and selenium intakes were significantly higher than the recommended nutritional standards. ALS patients, who are homogeneously distributed throughout our national territory, should modify their dietary habits to minimize ultra-processed products and prioritize foods rich in healthy fats and fiber.
- Subjects
SPAIN; SPANIARDS; DISEASE progression; STATURE; FOOD habits; DIETARY fiber; NUTRITIONAL assessment; BODY weight; CROSS-sectional method; ANTHROPOMETRY; FOOD consumption; NUTRITIONAL requirements; PACKAGED foods; AMYOTROPHIC lateral sclerosis; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors; NEURODEGENERATION; MOTOR neurons; DIETARY proteins; NUTRITIONAL status; DIETARY fats; EVALUATION
- Publication
Nutrients, 2024, Vol 16, Issue 3, p350
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu16030350