Aneta Semków-Pochwatko, Katarzyna Stolarz-Skrzypek, Danuta Czarnecka
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Abstract
Hypertension is a major health problem
in modern times, due to its high
prevalence. This is an important risk
factor for cardiovascular disease, which
are the main cause of death in developed
countries.
The component of prevention and
non-pharmacological treatment of hypertension
is a proper diet. More and
more often an adequate supply of sugars
in the diet is emphasized. In recent
years particular attention was paid to
the consumption of HFCS (high fructose
corn syrup), which is present in
many processed foods.
The aim of this study was to estimate
the frequency of consumption of
HFCS products among patients with hypertension.
Material and methods: The study
involved 108 people diagnosed with
hypertension, who attended to the Hypertensive
Clinic in Krakow. The study
was conducted in the form of Food
Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) of 24
selected beverages and solid products,
which are a source of HFCS. In addition,
the survey included 6 questions about
nutrition knowledge on HFCS. The examination
took place from October 2014.
to March 2015.
Results: The vast majority of patients
indicated consumption of products
with HFSC. The most popular
products proved to be sweets (especially
chocolate bars, wafers) and fruit
drinks and nectars. Frequent consumption
of cola drinks was also observed,
which were more often chosen by men
than women. Younger respondents (<55
years old) more often than respondents
over 55. years old chose sweets. At the
same time our survey indicated unsatisfactory
level of nutritional knowledge on
HFCS among patients.
Conclusions: The consumption of
HFCS in patients with hypertension
is common, at low knowledge of its
harmful effects on health. Therefore
there is apparent need for dietary education
of patients with hypertension in
this area.