Dietary Pattern and Nutrient Intake of Korean Children with Atopic Dermatitis
Annals of Dermatology
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: 570-575, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by itching and eczema-like skin lesions, and its symptoms alleviate with age. Recently, the prevalence of AD has increased among adolescents and adults. The increasing prevalence of AD seems to be related to westernized lifestyles and dietary patterns.OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the dietary patterns and nutrient intake of patients with AD.METHODS:
The study population consisted of 50 children with AD who visited the Department of Dermatology at Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea from May 2008 to May 2009. Physical condition and calorie intake were evaluated using the Eczema Area and Severity Index score and Food Record Questionnaire completed by the subjects, and the data were analyzed using the Nutritional Assessment Program Can-pro 3.0 (The Korean Nutrition Society, 2005) program to determine the gap between the actual ingestion and average requirements of 3 major nutrients (i.e. carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids), vitamins (i.e. A, B, C, and E), niacin, folic acid, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc in all subjects.RESULTS:
The intake rate of proteins was 18.02% (recommended dietary allowance [RDA], 7%~20%), of carbohydrates was 67.7% (RDA, 55%~70%), and of lipids was 14.24% (RDA, 15%~30%). Thirty-one subjects (62%) showed deficiency of folic acid, and 21 subjects (42%), of iron supplements.CONCLUSION:
Essential nutrient intake tends to be lower in AD patients than in healthy subjects, and this low intake is closely related to the severity of AD.
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Main subject:
Phosphorus
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Pruritus
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Skin
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Vitamins
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Zinc
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Carbohydrates
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Nutrition Assessment
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Calcium
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Prevalence
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Surveys and Questionnaires
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Annals of Dermatology
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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