- Title
- Macronutrient and micronutrient intake of individuals with diabetic foot ulceration: a short report
- Creator
- Collins, Rebecca; Burrows, Tracy; Donnelly, Hailey; Tehan, Peta Ellen
- Relation
- Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Vol. 35, Issue 5, p. 786-790
- Publisher Link
- http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12974
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2022
- Description
- Background: Adequate nutrition is essential in individuals with diabetic foot ulceration (DFU); therefore, an assessment of dietary intake is critical. A lack of nutrients including protein, zinc and vitamins C and D have all been associated with poor wound healing. However, the comprehensive dietary intake of Australian adults with DFU is poorly understood. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe the dietary intake of adults with DFU in an Australian setting. Methods: Participants (n = 115) with diabetes (type 1 and 2), a mean body mass index of 36 and current foot ulceration were recruited from across New South Wales, Australia. Dietary intake was assessed using the Australian Eating Survey, a self-reported validated food frequency questionnaire. Results: The mean (SD) reported energy intake was 9.57 (±SD 4.43) MJ day–1. A mean protein intake of 104 (±SD 49) g day–1 is below recommended intake for wound healing; however, the mean protein intake contribution to energy (19%E) was within recommendations for normal populations. The mean carbohydrate intake (43%E) was within recommended ranges for healthy populations; however, the mean total fat intake (36%E) was above recommendations. Micronutrient intake was adequate, apart from folate, which was below the recommended intake, and sodium, vitamin C, vitamin A and selenium, which were above the recommended intake. Conclusions: A lack of adequate folate may have a negative impact on healing, with folate proposed to play a role in tissue repair. Wound management of individuals with DFU should include a regular assessment of dietary intake to recognise deficiencies in macro- and micronutrients, and subsequently address these inadequacies to optimise healing.
- Subject
- diabetes; diabetic foot disease; diabetic foot ulceration; dietary intake; nutrients; wound; SDG 3; Sustainable Development Goals
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1470761
- Identifier
- uon:48550
- Identifier
- ISSN:0952-3871
- Language
- eng
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