Dietary quality survey of children with systemic lupus erythematosus
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20231208-02508
- VernacularTitle:系统性红斑狼疮患儿膳食质量调查
- Author:
Lei CHENG
1
;
Yu SHENG
Author Information
1. 北京协和医学院护理学院，北京 100144
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
Pediatric patients;
Dietary structure;
Nutritional analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(32):4448-4451
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate and analyze the dietary status of children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) .Methods:A total of 63 children with SLE, who visited the outpatient clinic as well as inpatient department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital between August 2022 and January 2023, were selected using a convenience sampling method. Dietary data were collected using a 24-hour dietary recall method combined with the weighing method over three consecutive days. Nutritional intake and energy consumption were analyzed using nutrition calculator software.Results:A total of 63 children with SLE were included in this study. Statistical analysis showed the daily intake of various food groups for the 11-13 age group was as follows: grains and tubers (409.14±132.84) g, meat (163.58±60.87) g, vegetables (277.87±108.54) g, aquatic products (27.16±19.17) g, eggs (33.59±15.40) g, dairy (221.21±98.28) g and oils (15.10±7.67) g. For the 14-18 age group, the intake was: grains and tubers (514.46±148.86) g, meat (195.93±63.92) g, vegetables (311.32±128.06) g, fruits (207.69±139.14) g, aquatic products (12.34±9.80) g, eggs (37.05±11.68) g, and dairy (95.04±84.39) g. The average energy intake for all SLE patients was (2 202.06±409.07) kcal/d, with carbohydrate intake at (296.03±81.91) g/d, protein at (93.99±15.54) g/d, and fat at (71.48±16.12) g/d. Compared to the acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDR), 69.8% (44/63) of SLE children had carbohydrate intake within the AMDR, 92.1% (58/63) met the AMDR for protein intake, and 55.6% (35/63) met the AMDR for fat intake.Conclusions:Children with SLE exhibit imbalances in dietary intake, characterized by excessive consumption of meat and insufficient intake of dairy products. While their total energy intake generally satisfies the needs for growth and development, a significant portion exceeds the AMDR for fat intake. Further research is needed to analyze their dietary patterns and main components. Based on the dietary characteristics of children at different age stages, targeted health education should be provided to optimize their dietary structure, improve overall nutrition, slow disease progression, and prevent long-term complications.
