Abstract
Background
Despite growing interest in diet and dietary interventions in persons with multiple
sclerosis (PwMS), few studies have examined dietary intake and characteristics within
this population. The objectives of this study were to prospectively describe and compare
nutrition assessment parameters related to the diet, including daily food intake,
nutrient intake, eating behaviours, and other dietary characteristics (i.e., specific
diets, food preparation, and food security) between PwMS and controls without multiple
sclerosis (MS).
Methods
This study used a cross-sectional design in 60 PwMS and 60 matched controls. All participants
completed a 3-day food intake record and questionnaires. Dietary intake was analysed
with and without supplements using ESHA Food Processor SQL. Differences in dietary
intake by group and supplement intake were examined using mixed-model ANOVAs.
Results
There were differences in average daily micronutrient intake between groups for vitamins
D, B12, and C, omega 3 fatty acids, and phosphorous. Through supplement use, PwMS
consumed significantly more vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, vitamin C,
magnesium, manganese, and zinc than controls. There was no difference in dietary behaviours
or other dietary characteristics between groups.
Conclusions
Results suggest that dietary intake was similar in persons with and without MS. The
few differences in dietary intake between groups were mostly accounted for by supplement
intake in PwMS. Further studies are needed to continue exploring dietary intake in
PwMS.
Keywords
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Publication history
Published online: September 08, 2021
Accepted:
September 1,
2021
Received:
August 3,
2021
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