Assessments of dietary pattern and nutritional intake in osteoporotic patients in Tabriz

Osteoporosis is one of the health problems that affect lives of many people. this study was designed to assess nutritional intake and dietary habit in osteoporotic patients . The population of this analytical cross-sectional study was 120 osteoporotic patients with 45-89 years old referred to rheumatologic clinic of Tabriz .Nutritional intake and dietary habit was determined by 3 day food recall and food frequency questionnaire ،individual and clinical information by questionnaire and weight and height of subjects were measured by scale. Results of this study found that mean age of patients were 57.10 years old. The mean T-score of patients was -3.31±0.07SD.Analysis of FFQ questionnaire showed that dietary habit and food choice in osteoporotic patients was not suitable. Mean intake of zinc, calcium and vitamin D in patients was significantly lower than normal value (p < 0.05)and intake of protein ,iron and phosphor was higher than normal range. With notice the vital role of nutrition and dietary intake on bone mass, nutritional education and training in osteoporotic patients beside supplementation is suggested.