Nutritional status of obese hypercholesterolemic adults.

The study was conducted to collect information regarding food and nutrient intake of hypercholesterolemic adults (male n = 30, female n = 20). The Body Mass Index (BMI) of the respondents indicated that 70% of them had a BMI more than 26. The food intake of the respondents was recorded for three consecutive days using 24 hour dietary recall and questionnaire method. The intake of cereals, sugar and oil was significantly higher than the Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) prescribed for Indians, whereas intake of pulses was at par with RDI. The consumption of green leafy and other vegetable and roots and tubers was significantly lower among both male and female respondents. The intake of protein was at par with recommended dietary allowance (RDA), but fat and energy intake were significantly higher in both male and female respondents. The subjects were given diet counselling and this received a good response from the respondents.