Can Self-reported Oral Health Status Impact Change in Mediterranean Diet Score and Nutrient Intake Amongst Adults at a High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Northern Ireland? (P12-019-19)

摘要

ObjectivesAdults with poor oral health have been shown to consume poorer quality diets with lower intakes of fibre and protein; reporting difficulty consuming foods that are components of a Mediterranean Diet (MD) such as nuts and fruit^1,2,3. The aim of this analysis was to analyse data from a 12-month pilot cluster randomised study evaluating a peer support MD intervention in Northern Ireland, to investigate whether self-reported oral health status had an impact on change in Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS) and nutrient intakes between baseline and 6-months in response to advice to adopt a MD.