Patterns Of Dietary Intake And Levels Of Physical Activities Of Female Patients With Osteoporosis: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Overview: In recent years, the prevalence of osteoporosis has raised particularly in adult females. Meanwhile, a healthy diet and physical activities were considered as supportive care for the prevention of osteoporosis. The study aimed to: assess the past patterns of dietary intake and the level of physical activities of females with osteoporosis. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on 100 adult females with primary osteoporosis visited at Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic at Makkah hospitals, Saudi Arabia. Dietary patterns were assessed by a dietary patterns structured interview schedule while the physical activities were assessed by using a modified Godin-Shephard leisure-time physical activity questionnaire. Results: The finding showed, the majority of females have unsatisfactory intake of both milk and its products, dark green vegetable and fish. The majority preferred to consume tea while half of them consumed coffee. Moreover, the majority of the studied females were less active/sedentary. There was a statistical significant relationship between the level of physical activity with the place of residen[1]ce and education of the females (p = <0.001^* and 0.015^* respectively). Conclusion: There was an unsatisfactory intake of diet important for the prevention of osteoporosis together with the increase of sedentary life to most females at pre-menopause. Recommendation: A healthy diet and physical activities must be encouraged for all pre-menopausal females to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.