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J Hum Nutr Diet. 2004 Apr;17(2):121-32. Links
Dietary macro- and micronutrient intakes of nonsupplemented
pre- and postmenopausal women with a perspective on
menopause-associated diseases.
Masse PG, Dosy J, Tranchant CC, Dallaire R.
School of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Health
Sciences, University of Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick,
Canada.
Abstract Objectives To assess the dietary intakes and diet
quality of menopausal women relative to premenopausal women,
and to determine whether their diets are compatible with
reducing risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and
osteoporosis. Design Cross-sectional study using 3-day food
records and anthropometric measurements. Subjects Thirty
apparently healthy, nonoestrogen using and nonsupplemented
women menopausal since 3-5 years and 30 well-matched
premenopausal women. Outcome measures Nutrient intakes, diet
nutrient density, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference,
waist-to-hip ratio and serum oestradiol. Results Energy intake
and body weight of pre- and postmenopausal women were
comparable. Their BMI, waist circumference and waist-to-hip
ratios were within healthy ranges. The diet of postmenopausal
women was compatible (less total lipids and saturated fatty
acids; more fibres, antioxidant vitamins and potassium) with
North American nutritional recommendations linked to
cardiovascular health. Their dietary iron intakes exceeded
their reduced physiological need, which may jeopardize their
cardiovascular system. Their calcium and vitamin D intakes
were far below recommendations for healthy bones. Five other
nutrients were also suboptimal. Phosphorus intake (high in
both groups) correlated with dietary proteins, sulphur amino
acids and calcium. Conclusions The diet of the postmenopausal
women studied were more compatible with national nutritional
recommendations than that of premenopausal controls. However,
these postmenopausal women, not taking hormone replacement
therapy (HRT) and having inadequate dietary calcium and
vitamin D intakes, may be at increased risk of osteoporotic
fracture later in life. More studies on CVD risk inherent to
body iron accumulation involving a large number of
postmenopausal women are warranted before planning public
health measures regarding dietary iron intake.
PMID: 15023192 [PubMed - in process]
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Dietary macro- and micronutrient intakes of nonsupplemented
pre- and postmenopausal women with a perspective on
menopause-associated diseases.
Masse PG, Dosy J, Tranchant CC, Dallaire R.
School of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Health
Sciences, University of Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick,
Canada.
Abstract Objectives To assess the dietary intakes and diet
quality of menopausal women relative to premenopausal women,
and to determine whether their diets are compatible with
reducing risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and
osteoporosis. Design Cross-sectional study using 3-day food
records and anthropometric measurements. Subjects Thirty
apparently healthy, nonoestrogen using and nonsupplemented
women menopausal since 3-5 years and 30 well-matched
premenopausal women. Outcome measures Nutrient intakes, diet
nutrient density, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference,
waist-to-hip ratio and serum oestradiol. Results Energy intake
and body weight of pre- and postmenopausal women were
comparable. Their BMI, waist circumference and waist-to-hip
ratios were within healthy ranges. The diet of postmenopausal
women was compatible (less total lipids and saturated fatty
acids; more fibres, antioxidant vitamins and potassium) with
North American nutritional recommendations linked to
cardiovascular health. Their dietary iron intakes exceeded
their reduced physiological need, which may jeopardize their
cardiovascular system. Their calcium and vitamin D intakes
were far below recommendations for healthy bones. Five other
nutrients were also suboptimal. Phosphorus intake (high in
both groups) correlated with dietary proteins, sulphur amino
acids and calcium. Conclusions The diet of the postmenopausal
women studied were more compatible with national nutritional
recommendations than that of premenopausal controls. However,
these postmenopausal women, not taking hormone replacement
therapy (HRT) and having inadequate dietary calcium and
vitamin D intakes, may be at increased risk of osteoporotic
fracture later in life. More studies on CVD risk inherent to
body iron accumulation involving a large number of
postmenopausal women are warranted before planning public
health measures regarding dietary iron intake.
PMID: 15023192 [PubMed - in process]
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http://jesuswasavegetarian.7h.com Man Is A Herbivore!
http://pages.ivillage.com/ironjustice/manisaherbivore DEAD
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