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Assessment of Dietary Fiber Intake in Adults: Consideration of Gender and Age Disparities
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Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

DOI: 10.58739/jcbs/v14i3.108

Year: 2024, Volume: 14, Issue: 3, Pages: 85-90

Original Article

Assessment of Dietary Fiber Intake in Adults: Consideration of Gender and Age Disparities

Sreemathy Venkatraman1∗, Triveni Kandhi2

1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Trustwell Hospitals, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
2Dr. Satyaprakash Digestive Health Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding Author Email: [email protected]

Received Date:21 August 2024, Accepted Date:30 August 2024, Published Date:27 September 2024

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Abstract

Background: Many studies have focused on the health effects of dietary fibre. Despite the advice of numerous experts to increase fibre consumption, many population groups have failed to meet the recommended daily average intake, which may lead to the development of various chronic diseases. Objectives: This study aimed to gain insight into the dietary fibre intake of adults in the Indian population. Methods and Materials: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted on 800 adults. A structured questionnaire containing 12 questions was used to collect data from the study participants. Data were analysed using statistical methods, and the outcomes were presented and interpreted. Results: A total of 800 participants (621 females and 179 males) were surveyed. A significant association was found between daily fruit intake and age (p=0.000) and gender (p=0.009). A significant association was observed between the consumption of daily 2 cups of vegetables and age (p=0.000) and gender (p=0.289). The majority of participants (57.61%) had fruits in the evening between lunch and dinner. The majority of females (281) had two cups of vegetables daily, followed by males (73). Approximately 32% of the participants consumed green leafy vegetables 2 times a week, and 27% consumed vegetables once a week. Of the 800 participants, 11% experienced constipation, 62% used digestive biscuits, and 85% did not use fibre supplements to relieve constipation. Conclusion: The findings showed age and gender differences in adult fibre consumption, highlighting the critical role that dietary fibre plays in maintaining good health and well-being.

Keywords

Age, Gender, Dietary fibre, Questionnaire, Survey

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Published By Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education, Kolar, Karnataka

  • 30 September 2024

Year: 2024, Volume: 14, Issue: 3

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