Mediterranean diet and sars-cov-2 infection: Is there any association? a proof-of-concept study
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Data di Pubblicazione:
2021
Abstract:
2 Abstract: The aim of this observational study was investigating the possible correlation between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MeD) and SARS-COV-2 infection rates and severity among healthcare professionals (HCPs). An online self-administrated questionnaire (evaluating both MeD adherence and dietary habits) was filled out by HCPs working in Piedmont (Northern Italy) from 15 January to 28 February 2021. Out of the 1206 questionnaires collected, 900 were considered reliable and analyzed. Individuals who reported the SARS-COV-2 infection (n = 148) showed a significantly lower MeD score, with a lower adherence in fruit, vegetables, cereals, and olive oil consumption. In a logistic regression model, the risk of infection was inversely associated with the MeD score (OR = 0.88; 95% CI 0.81–0.97) and the consumption of cereals (OR = 0.64; 0.45–0.90). Asymptomatic individuals with SARS-COV-2 infection reported a lower intake of saturated fats than symptomatic; individuals requiring hospitalization were significantly older and reported worse dietary habits than both asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals. After combining all symptomatic individuals together, age (OR = 1.05; 1.01–1.09) and saturated fats intake (OR = 1.09; 1.01–1.17) were associated with the infection severity. HCPs who reported a SARS-COV-2 infection showed a significantly lower MeD score and cereal consumption. The infection severity was directly associated with higher age and saturated fat intake.
Tipologia CRIS:
03A-Articolo su Rivista
Keywords:
Dietary habits; Healthcare professionals; Mediterranean diet; SARS-COV-2 infection; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; COVID-19; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Proof of Concept Study; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Diet, Mediterranean; SARS-CoV-2; Surveys and Questionnaires
Elenco autori:
Ponzo V.; Pellegrini M.; D'eusebio C.; Bioletto F.; Goitre I.; Buscemi S.; Frea S.; Ghigo E.; Bo S.
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