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- The study analyzed the link between food consumption and metabolic/cardiovascular disorders among 405 nurses through various health assessments and surveys.
- More than half of the nurses were found to be overweight or obese, with nearly 40% having high blood pressure.
- The results suggest that certain food groups may increase the risk of conditions like hypertension and obesity, emphasizing the need for better nutritional strategies to improve nurses' health and enhance their work effectiveness.
Article Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the consumption of selected food products and the risk of prevalence of selected metabolic and cardiovascular disorders among nurses. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 405 nurses. To achieve the study objective, body composition analysis (Tanita MC-980), blood pressure measurement (Welch Allyn 4200B), anthropometric measurements, lipid profile, fasting blood glucose (CardioChek PA), and surveys regarding the consumption of specific food groups were conducted. More than half of the respondents were overweight or/and obese, and almost 40% had elevated blood pressure levels. The results obtained from logistic regression models indicated that the consumption of specific food product groups may predispose to/increase the risk of hypertension, abdominal obesity, overweight, obesity, body fat accumulation, and the risk of cardiovascular events. These findings highlight the importance of targeted nutritional strategies to enhance the health and professional efficacy of nursing staff, paving the way for improved healthcare practices.
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