Sleep duration in elderly obese patients correlated negatively with intake fatty

Abstract

Study objectivesThe purpose of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between sleep duration and dietary habits in elderly obese patients treated at an institute of cardiology.MethodsThe fifty-eight volunteers were elderly patients with obesity (classified as obese according to BMI) of both genders, between 60 and 80 years of age. All participants were subjected to assessments of food intake, anthropometry, level of physical activity, and duration of sleep.ResultsThe men had significantly greater weight, height, and waist circumference than women. Sleep durations were correlated with dietary nutrient compositions only in men. We found a negative association between short sleep and protein intake (r = -0.43; p = 0.02), short sleep and monounsaturated fatty acids intake (r = -0.40; p = 0.03), and short sleep and cholesterol dietary intake (r = -0.50; p = 0.01).ConclusionsWe conclude that mainly in men, volunteers that had short sleep duration showed a preference for high energy-density as fatty food, at least in part, may explain the relationship between short sleep duration and the development of metabolic abnormalities.

Dietary Macronutrients and Sleep

“…Therefore, study results have been inconsistent. Some studies show sleep quality was improved (Irmisch, Schläfke, Gierow, Herpertz, & Richter, 2007; Santana et al, 2012) when individuals consumed a high fat diet, whereas another study indicated no relationship (Landström et al, 2000). For example, in a study of the impact of fatty acids on sleep in 118 hospitalized male and female participants diagnosed with depression, significant negative correlations resulted among sleep disturbances and fatty acid intakes (Irmisch et al, 2007).…”

“…For example, in a study of the impact of fatty acids on sleep in 118 hospitalized male and female participants diagnosed with depression, significant negative correlations resulted among sleep disturbances and fatty acid intakes (Irmisch et al, 2007). Santana et al (2012) studied 58 obese elderly patients (60–80 years of age) of both genders and found that a preference for high energy, dense foods resulted in shorter sleep duration (Santana et al, 2012). …”

“…Some investigators believe that dietary modifications might lead to better quality sleep (Grandner, Jackson, Gerstner, & Knutson, 2014; Shi, McEvoy, Luu, & Attia, 2008). Although some studies have suggested that the macronutrient (the body’s fuel and major building blocks: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins [Molnar, 2006]) content of food intakes may affect both the quality and quantity of sleep (Crispim et al, 2011; Markus et al, 2005; Nehme et al, 2014), other studies have produced mixed results (Adam & Oswald, 1979; Landström, Knutsson, & Lennernäs, 2000; Santana et al, 2012). Therefore, this study focused on the effects of specific macronutrients on sleep.…”

Relationship between carotid intima-media thickness, physical activity, sleep quality, metabolic/inflamatory profile, body fatness, smoking and alcohol consumption in young adults

“…Recently, studies have shown that sleep disorders in adults have been associated with a large variety of diseases, such as obesity, arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus (DM) [7][8][9] , as well as increased cardiovascular morbidity/ mortality 10,11 . Nowadays, the harmful effects associated with sleep disorders happen among several age groups, besides the elderly 12 . Recent studies have consistently demonstrated a close relationship between sleep disorder and cardiovascular diseases in different age groups, including adolescents 4,5,12 .…”

“…Nowadays, the harmful effects associated with sleep disorders happen among several age groups, besides the elderly 12 . Recent studies have consistently demonstrated a close relationship between sleep disorder and cardiovascular diseases in different age groups, including adolescents 4,5,12 . In clinical practice, intima-media thickness, mainly carotid (CIMT), has been used as a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis 13 .…”