[Blood glucose level and nutritional factors in the male population aged 20-59 years].

The levels of glycemia were studied on an empty stomach, 1 and 2 h after a glucose tolerance test (75 g of glucose) in an organized population of 799 men. The character of nutrition was studied by a questionnaire method regarding all food consumed during a previous day using models of previously weighed meals and food-stuffs as well as standard plates, spoons, glasses, etc. An analysis of the results obtained revealed the following peculiarities: in young patients (under 40) the level of glycemia was associated with excessive consumption of carbohydrates, especially starch; in the older age group (40-59) the level of glycemia showed positive correlation with the amount of consumed fats, protein, especially animal protein. The level of glycemia in persons with dyslipoproteinemia showed direct correlation with the amount of consumed saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.