Relationship between atopic dermatitis and the Korean Healthy Eating Index score of adults: based on the 7 th (2016–2018) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
10.4163/jnh.2022.55.5.558
- Author:
Hye Won KIM
1
;
Ji-Myung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Food and Nutrition, Anyang University, Anyang 14028, Korea
- Publication Type:Research Article
- From:Journal of Nutrition and Health
2022;55(5):558-571
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to analyze the dietary intake of Korean adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) to determine whether the risk of developing AD was related to their diet.
Methods:Among the participants in the 7th National Health and Nutrition Survey (2016 to 2018), 10,571 adults aged 19–64 were divided into AD (AD group, n = 366) and control groups (non-AD group, n = 10,205) to compare and analyze their nutrient intake status and Korean Healthy Eating Index (KHEI) score. Depending on the prevalence of AD, the nutrient intake, nutrient intake per 1,000 kcal, acceptable macronutrient distribution range, and KHEI score were tested for significance by correcting for age, sex, body mass index, education, marriage, occupation, residence area, physical activity, and energy intake variables that were derived for confounding factors.
Results:The acceptable macronutrient distribution range for protein was lower in the AD group than in the non-AD group. Comparing the nutrient intake per 1,000 kcal, the intakes of protein, phosphorus, iron, and potassium of the AD group were significantly lower than those of the non-AD group. In the KHEI, the scores of total vegetables, vegetables excluding kimchi and pickles, meat, fish, eggs, and legumes of the AD group were significantly lower than those of the non-AD group. In addition, as these food intake scores increased, the risk of AD significantly decreased.
Conclusion:In conclusion, adult AD patients had low intakes of vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, and legumes, and it was confirmed that high intakes of these foods may be associated with low AD risk. Therefore, we suggest that an adequate intake of vegetables and foods containing protein would be necessary for the management and treatment of AD in adults.
