High Protein Intake at Lunch Is Negatively Associated with Blood Pressure in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: The present study was conducted to explore the association between protein intake across the main meals and hypertension (HTN)-related parameters in community-dwelling Brazilian older adults. Methods: Brazilian community-dwelling older adults were recruited in a senior center. Dietary ha...
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| author | Hélio José Coelho-Júnior Samuel da Silva Aguiar Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves Riccardo Calvani Matteo Tosato Francesco Landi Anna Picca Emanuele Marzetti |
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| description | Background: The present study was conducted to explore the association between protein intake across the main meals and hypertension (HTN)-related parameters in community-dwelling Brazilian older adults. Methods: Brazilian community-dwelling older adults were recruited in a senior center. Dietary habits were assessed through 24 h recall. Protein intake was classified as high and low according to median and recommended dietary allowance values. Absolute and body weight (BW)–adjusted protein consumption levels were quantified and analyzed according to ingestion across the main meals. Systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured using an oscilometric monitor. Participants were categorized as hypertensive according to physician diagnosis or the detection of high SBP and/or DBP values. Results: One hundred ninety-seven older adults were enrolled in the present study. Protein intake at lunch was independently and negatively associated with SBP. Furthermore, a lower prevalence of HTN (diagnosed by a physician) was observed in participants with higher intakes of protein. These results remained significant after adjustment for many covariates. However, significance was lost when kilocalories and micronutrients were included in the model. Conclusions: Findings of the present study indicate that protein intake at lunch was independently and negatively associated with systolic BP in community-dwelling older adults. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da3ccd0732a344feaa5f3c70f66f30eb2023-11-17T08:21:45ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432023-03-01155125110.3390/nu15051251High Protein Intake at Lunch Is Negatively Associated with Blood Pressure in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional StudyHélio José Coelho-Júnior0Samuel da Silva Aguiar1Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves2Riccardo Calvani3Matteo Tosato4Francesco Landi5Anna Picca6Emanuele Marzetti7Department of Geriatrics and Orthopedics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, ItalyGraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá 78060-900, BrazilDepartment of Health, Piaget University, Suzano 08673-010, BrazilFondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli”, IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyFondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli”, IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Geriatrics and Orthopedics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, ItalyFondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli”, IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Geriatrics and Orthopedics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, ItalyBackground: The present study was conducted to explore the association between protein intake across the main meals and hypertension (HTN)-related parameters in community-dwelling Brazilian older adults. Methods: Brazilian community-dwelling older adults were recruited in a senior center. Dietary habits were assessed through 24 h recall. Protein intake was classified as high and low according to median and recommended dietary allowance values. Absolute and body weight (BW)–adjusted protein consumption levels were quantified and analyzed according to ingestion across the main meals. Systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured using an oscilometric monitor. Participants were categorized as hypertensive according to physician diagnosis or the detection of high SBP and/or DBP values. Results: One hundred ninety-seven older adults were enrolled in the present study. Protein intake at lunch was independently and negatively associated with SBP. Furthermore, a lower prevalence of HTN (diagnosed by a physician) was observed in participants with higher intakes of protein. These results remained significant after adjustment for many covariates. However, significance was lost when kilocalories and micronutrients were included in the model. Conclusions: Findings of the present study indicate that protein intake at lunch was independently and negatively associated with systolic BP in community-dwelling older adults.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/5/1251nutritionmealshypertensioncardiovascular riskelderly |
| spellingShingle | Hélio José Coelho-Júnior Samuel da Silva Aguiar Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves Riccardo Calvani Matteo Tosato Francesco Landi Anna Picca Emanuele Marzetti High Protein Intake at Lunch Is Negatively Associated with Blood Pressure in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Nutrients nutrition meals hypertension cardiovascular risk elderly |
| title | High Protein Intake at Lunch Is Negatively Associated with Blood Pressure in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | High Protein Intake at Lunch Is Negatively Associated with Blood Pressure in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | High Protein Intake at Lunch Is Negatively Associated with Blood Pressure in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | High Protein Intake at Lunch Is Negatively Associated with Blood Pressure in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | High Protein Intake at Lunch Is Negatively Associated with Blood Pressure in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | high protein intake at lunch is negatively associated with blood pressure in community dwelling older adults a cross sectional study |
| topic | nutrition meals hypertension cardiovascular risk elderly |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/5/1251 |
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