Metabolic risks and prognosis of COVID-19: are dietary patterns important?

• DOI: 10.1108/nfs-10-2022-0360
• Publication Date: 2022-12-27T13:47:41Z
• Authors: Hande Bakırhan; Fatmanur Özyürek ...; Halime Uğur; Merve Pehlivan; Neda Saleki; Tuğba Çelik
• Keywords: Mediterranean Diet; Circumference

Purpose This study aims to identify the dietary patterns of two groups subjects (with and without COVID-19), assess relationship findings with prognosis COVID-19 metabolic risk parameters. Design/methodology/approach included 100 individuals in age range 19–65 years. The medical history, data on biochemical, hematological inflammatory indicators were retrieved from files. A questionnaire for 24-h food record intake frequency was administered face-to-face interviews, assessed. Findings In COVID-19, hip circumference, waist-hip ratio body fat percentage significantly higher ( p < 0.05), muscle mass lower 0.05). Mediterranean diet adherence screener (MEDAS), approaches stop hypertension (DASH) healthy eating ındex-2015 (HEI-2015) scores low groups. linear correlation DASH found = 0.046) a significant inverse 0.006). HEI-2015 negatively correlated weight, index, waist circumference neck Every one-unit increase MEDAS, caused reductions C-reactive protein levels at different magnitudes. Troponin-I fruit 0.044), component total 0.032). Research limitations/implications limitation this includes small sample size lack interventions. Another is use recall method assessment patterns. way assessments performed based participants’ memory statements. Practical implications Following pattern can help reduce risks COVİD-19 disease. Originality/value Despite these limitations, valuable because, best authors’ knowledge, it first demonstrating association disease concerning COVID-19. suggests that during process may be associated several biomarkers.