Karim Norimah A, Mydenkather Hajamohaideen
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.
Malays J Nutr. 2003 Sep;9(2):125-36. Epub 2003 Sep 15.
A food habits and health status study was carried out among 100 Malay adults aged 40 years and above. The study protocol incorporated anthropometric measurements, evaluation of food habits and determination of blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure. Mean body mass index (BMI) for men and women were 27.2 ± 4.2 kg/m2 and 27.0 ± 5.2 kg/m2 respectively, which on average showed that the subjects were overweight. Food habits evaluation indicated that rice, fish and vegetables were the foods consumed almost everyday by the majority of the subjects. Meat, dairy products and fruits were eaten once to three times per week. Food intake score for sugar and salt demonstrated that a majority of men and women consumed moderate amounts of these foods. Most subjects exercised twice to three times a week for 15 min per session. Blood glucose tests revealed a mean of 5.04 ± 1.60 mmol/l in men and 4.86 ± 2.10 mmol/l for women. Mean cholesterol for men was 5.06 ± 1.22 mmol/l while it was 4.90 ± 1.34 mmol/l in women. Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men was normal of 127.69 ± 13.60 mm Hg dan 85.87 ± 7.97 mm Hg, while in women it was 127.42 ± 17.54 mm Hg, 83.53 ± 9.50 mm Hg. The mean value for glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure increased with age. The food habits of these adults were satisfactory; however blood test for the nutrients of interest exhibited an increasing trend towards blood pressure, blood cholesterol and glucose with age. Middle-aged adults should adapt to a more active lifestyle and be more cautious of their food habits. This is to ensure a healthy well being throughout their life span.
对100名40岁及以上的马来成年人进行了饮食习惯与健康状况研究。研究方案包括人体测量、饮食习惯评估以及血糖、胆固醇和血压的测定。男性和女性的平均体重指数（BMI）分别为27.2±4.2kg/m²和27.0±5.2kg/m²，平均而言，受试者超重。饮食习惯评估表明，大米、鱼类和蔬菜是大多数受试者几乎每天都食用的食物。肉类、乳制品和水果每周食用1至3次。糖和盐的食物摄入量得分表明，大多数男性和女性食用这些食物的量适中。大多数受试者每周锻炼2至3次，每次锻炼15分钟。血糖测试显示，男性的平均值为5.04±1.60mmol/l，女性为4.86±2.10mmol/l。男性的平均胆固醇为5.06±1.22mmol/l，而女性为4.90±1.34mmol/l。男性的平均收缩压和舒张压正常，分别为127.69±13.60mmHg和85.87±7.97mmHg，而女性为127.42±17.54mmHg和8..53±9.50mmHg。血糖、胆固醇和血压的平均值随年龄增长而升高。这些成年人的饮食习惯令人满意；然而，对相关营养素的血液检测显示，随着年龄增长，血压、血液胆固醇和血糖呈上升趋势。中年成年人应适应更积极的生活方式，并更加注意饮食习惯。这是为了确保他们一生都保持健康。
