Association between dietary macronutrient intake and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels among obese women in Kuantan, Malaysia

Shahadan, Siti Zuhaidah and Daud, Azlina and Ibrahim, Muhammad and Md Isa, Muhammad Lokman and Draman, Samsul (2020) Association between dietary macronutrient intake and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels among obese women in Kuantan, Malaysia. Makara Journal of Science, 24 (4). pp. 233-239. ISSN 2339-1995 E-ISSN 2356-0851

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Abstract

Elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In general, an individual’s dietary intake may influence the hs-CRP level. However, evidence on the influence of dietary macronutrient intake on hs-CRP levels among obese Malaysian women remains fragmented. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the association between the hs-CRP level and dietary macronutrient intake of obese adults living in Kuantan. The assessment of 24-hour dietary recall and venous hs-CRP levels were investigated in 67 women with a body mass index of 27.5 to 39.9 kg/m². The findings revealed that obese women living in Kuantan had elevated hs-CRP levels (median = 7.95 mg/L, IQR = 7.90) and a significant negative correlation between the hs-CRP level and total dietary fiber intake (r = 0.205, p =.014). In conclusion, this study suggests that certain macronutrients, particularly dietary fiber, seem to be associated with elevated hs-CRP in obese women. Hence, this information could help assess and manage low-grade chronic inflammation and underlying obesity-related conditions.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	8811/86744
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cardiovascular risk, macronutrient intake, C-reactive protein, obesity
Subjects:	R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM214 Diet therapy. Diet and dietectics in disease
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Nutrition Sciences Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing
Depositing User:	DR SITI ZUHAIDAH SHAHADAN
Date Deposited:	22 Dec 2020 16:30
Last Modified:	04 Dec 2023 12:13
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/86744

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