Intake of Nutrients Among Individuals at Risk for Suicide Enrolled in the Better Resiliency Among Veterans and Non‐Veterans with Omega‐3's (BRAVO) Clinical Trial
Abstract
The relationship between diet quality and chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer has been well‐studied, but less is known about the relationship between diet quality and mental health. Specifically, cross disciplinary scientific coalitions have identified suicide risk as a key area for nutrition research. The objective of this study was to assess intake of those nutrients of national concern for deficiency in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines (DG) for persons identified at high risk of suicide. The study sample included 111 adults in the BRAVO randomized trial who had recently attempted suicide or had high levels of diagnosed suicide ideation(Mean Beck Suicide Scale score 9.5 ± 6.6). Baseline diet was assessed by two 24‐hour recalls and one 30‐day food frequency questionnaire. We present the intake data from the initial in‐person 24‐hour recall using the Automated Multiple Pass Method compared to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). Chi‐square or Fisher's exact tests were used to determine differences by demographic and clinical measures. Mean intakes for the DG key nutrients were: calcium: 1047.2 ± 596.4 mg;, potassium: 2605.8 ± 1083.2 mg, vitamin D: 5.5 ± 4.6 μg, and dietary fiber: 15.0 ± 8.7 g. Sample Population Dietary Intake Related to the Dietary Reference Intakes for Key Nutrients Calcium (mg) Potassium (mg) Vitamin D (μg) Dietary Fiber (g) % Did not meet DRI p‐value % Did not meet DRI p‐value % Did not meet DRI p‐value % Did not meet DRI p‐value Gender 0.0179 0.6469 0.0765 0.7327 Female 58.1 97.7 95.4 90.7 Male 33.8 94.1 83.8 92.6 Age 0.1912 0.3172 0.4211 0.3022 18–30 25.0 95.0 80.0 95.0 31–50 47.1 100 91.2 97.1 51+ 47.4 93.0 89.5 87.7 BSS* 0.5179 0.0112 0.7939 0.3832 Suicidal ideation 45.3 100 87.5 93.7 No suicidal ideation 39.1 89.1 89.1 89.1 BDI Depression** 0.1533 0.0874 0.8332 0.0270 Normal 35.0 85.0 85.0 80.0 Mild/borderline 39.3 100 85.7 96.4 Moderate 55.6 95.6 88.9 97.8 Severe/extreme 27.8 100 94.4 83.3 Beck Suicide Scale
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.636.40
Entities
People
- Bernadette P. Marriott
- Bravo Team
- Jill C. Newman
- Kristen B. Johnson
Organizations
- Medical University of South Carolina
- United States Army Medical Research and Development Command