OBJECTIVE

To assess the dietary quality of patients with severe cerebrovascular disease using Diet Balance Index-16 (DBI-16) and to provide scientific evidence for the establishment of targeted dietary intervention and related dietary nutritional education for patients.

METHODS

The general information of 214 hospitalized patients with severe cerebrovascular disease, including gender and age etc., were investigated by a self-made questionnaire on health risk factors, and the dietary quality conditions of patients was evaluated by DBI-16 scoring method.

RESULTS

The dietary quality of patients with severe cerebrovascular disease had low levels of imbalanced conditions, accompanied with low levels of inadequate intake and excessive intake. The degree of excessive intake in female patients was clearly less than that in male patients. The degree of inadequate intake and total scores in patients younger than 55 years old was lower than those in the other two groups. The intake of vegetables, fruits, milk and soybeans in most of patients did not reach the recommended nutrient intake and the animal product amount was insufficient. In addition, the intake of low quality food and condiments such as oil and salt were excessive in patients with severe cerebrovascular disease. Dietary pattern A was the main model.

CONCLUSIONS

The overall diet structure of patients with severe cerebrovascular disease is not rational. It is recommended to appropriately balance the intake of grains and animal products, increase the intake of milk, soybeans, vegetables and fruits, and strictly control the amount of oil and salt.