Association of dietary patterns with chronic respiratory health among U.S. adults

2024

Diet and Chronic Respiratory Health in U.S. Adults

Sample size: 23042 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Li Hui, Tang XiaoLi, Guo XinWei, Zhang MingZhe, Zhang MingJie, Nie JiaQi, Fang SanYou, Zhang Hong, Shi Yuanmei, Dai Xiaorong, Li JiaQi, Yin Xin

Primary Institution: Department of Medical, Taixing People's Hospital, Taixing, China

Hypothesis

Improvements in dietary quality would contribute to the reduction of the risk of chronic respiratory diseases.

Conclusion

Low-quality diets, lacking in high-quality protein, minerals, and fruits and vegetables rich in dietary fiber, are associated with a higher risk of chronic respiratory disease.

Supporting Evidence

Higher dietary quality scores were linked to a reduced risk of respiratory disease.
High-quality protein, minerals, and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables significantly contribute to respiratory health.
Low dietary quality is associated with higher risks of chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma.

Takeaway

Eating healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and proteins can help keep your lungs healthy and reduce the risk of breathing problems.

Methodology

The study analyzed dietary patterns using data from the NHANES dataset and assessed the relationship between diet quality and chronic respiratory diseases using logistic regression models.