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Public health implications of dietary fiber intake to reduce the cost of chronic diseases

dc.contributor.authorFazakas, Z
dc.contributor.authorTarcea, M
dc.contributor.authorSzucs, V
dc.contributor.authorZsolt, K
dc.contributor.authorEniko, NN
dc.contributor.authorGuiné, Raquel
dc.date.accessioned2016-11-21T12:55:49Z
dc.date.available2016-11-21T12:55:49Z
dc.date.issued2016-11
dc.description.abstractObjective: To assess the epidemiological evidence on dietary fiber intake and chronic diseases and make public health recommendations for the population in Romania based on their consumption. Populations that consume more dietary fiber from cereals, fruits and vegetables have less chronic disease. Dietary Reference Intakes recommend consumption of 14 g dietary fiber per 1,000 kcal, or 25 g for adult women and 38 g for adult men, based on epidemiologic studies showing protection against cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders, colorectal -, breast -, gastric -, endometrial -, ovarian - and prostate cancer. Furthermore, increased consumption of dietary fiber improves serum lipid concentrations, lowers blood pressure, blood glucose leads to low glycemic index, aids in weight loss, improve immune function, reduce inflammatory marker levels, reduce indicators of inflammation. Dietary fibers contain an unique blend of bioactive components including resistant starches, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Dietary fiber components have important physiological effects on glucose, lipid, protein metabolism and mineral bioavailability needed to prevent chronic diseases. Materials and methods: Data regarding diet was collected based on questionnaires. We used mathematical formulas to calculate the mean dietary fiber intake of Romanian adult population and compared the results with international public health recommendations. Results: Based on the intakes of vegetables, fruits and whole cereals we calculated the Mean Dietary Fiber Intake/day/person (MDFI). Our research shows that the national average MDFI was 9.8 g fiber/day/person, meaning 38% of Dietary Requirements, and the rest of 62% representing a “fiber gap” that we have to take into account. This deficiency predisposes to chronic diseases. Conclusions and recommendations:The poor control of relationship between dietary fiber intake and chronic diseases is a major issue that can result in adverse clinical and economic outcomes. The population in Romania is at risk to develop such diseases due to the deficient fiber consumption. A model of chronic diseases costs is needed to aid attempts to reduce them while permitting optimal management of the chronic diseases. This paper presents a discussion of the burden of chronical disease and its socio-economic implications and proposes a model to predict the costs reduction by adequate intake of dietary fiber.pt_PT
dc.identifier.citationFazakas, Z., Tarcea, M., Szűcs, V., Zsolt, K., Enikő, N.N., & Guiné, R.P.F. (2016). Public health implications of dietary fiber intake to reduce the cost of chronic diseases, in Abstract Book of International Conference of Justice and Democracy, Tirgu-Mures, Roménia, pp. 61-62pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.19/3450
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.subjectpublic healthpt_PT
dc.subjectdietary fiber intakept_PT
dc.subjectchronic diseasespt_PT
dc.titlePublic health implications of dietary fiber intake to reduce the cost of chronic diseasespt_PT
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oaire.citation.conferencePlaceTirgu-Mures, Roméniapt_PT
oaire.citation.endPage62pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage61pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleInternational Conference of Justice and Democracypt_PT
person.familyNamede Pinho Ferreira Guiné
person.givenNameRaquel
person.identifierhttps://scholar.google.pt/citations?user=abFDovIAAAAJ&hl=pt-PT
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person.identifier.orcid0000-0003-0595-6805
person.identifier.scopus-author-id6603138390
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