Nutr Res Pract.  2008 Mar;2(1):41-45.

Zinc status and dietary quality of type 2 diabetic patients: implication of physical activity level

• Yoon JS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationships among zinc status, diet quality, glycemic control and self-rated physical activity level of type 2 diabetic patients. Dietary intakes for two non-consecutive days were measured by 24-hour recall method for seventy-six diabetic patients. Fasting blood glucose and HbA1c were measured for the assessment of glycemic control. We evaluated the extent of dietary adequacy by the percentage of subjects with a dietary intake of a nutrient less than the estimated average requirement(EAR), the dietary diversity score(DDS) and the dietary variety score(DVS). Zinc status was assessed from serum levels and urinary excretion. Dietary inadequacy was serious for five nutrients: riboflavin, calcium, thiamin, zinc and vitamin C. Dietary intakes from the meat, fish, and egg food groups and the milk food group were below the recommended level. We found that subjects with high levels of physical activities had significantly higher DVS and serum zinc levels compared to others (p<0.05). Fasting blood glucose levels and HbA1c were not significantly different across self-reported physical activity levels. Therefore, we suggest that maintaining physical activity at or above a moderate level is beneficial to improving dietary quality and zinc status.

Keyword

Diabetes; zinc status; diet quality; physical activity level; glycemic control

MeSH Terms

Ascorbic Acid
Blood Glucose
Calcium
Diet
Fasting
Humans
Meat
Milk
Motor Activity
Ovum
Riboflavin
Zinc
Ascorbic Acid
Blood Glucose
Calcium
Riboflavin
Zinc

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