Association between Dietary Macronutrient Intake and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Levels among Obese Women in Kuantan, Malaysia

Authors

Siti Zuhaidah Shahadan, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia - Kuantan Campus, Kulliyyah of Nursing, Kuantan, Pahang, 25200, MalaysiaFollow
Azlina Daud, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia - Kuantan Campus, Kulliyyah of Nursing, Kuantan, Pahang, 25200, Malaysia
Muhammad Ibrahim, Department of Dietetics, International Islamic University Malaysia - Kuantan Campus, Kulliyyah of Allied Health and Sciences, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Muhammad Lokman Md. Isa, Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia - Kuantan Campus, Kulliyyah of Nursing, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Samsul Draman, Department of Family Health Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia - Kuantan Campus, Kulliyyah of Medicine, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Abstract

Elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In general, an individual’s dietary intake may influence the hs-CRP level. However, evidence on the influence of dietary macronutrient intake on hs-CRP levels among obese Malaysian women remains fragmented. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the association between the hs-CRP level and dietary macronutrient intake of obese adults living in Kuantan. The assessment of 24-hour dietary recall and venous hs-CRP levels were investigated in 67 women with a body mass index of 27.5 to 39.9 kg/m². The findings revealed that obese women living in Kuantan had elevated hs-CRP levels (median = 7.95 mg/L, IQR = 7.90) and a significant negative correlation between the hs-CRP level and total dietary fiber intake (r = 0.205, p =.014). In conclusion, this study suggests that certain macronutrients, particularly dietary fiber, seem to be associated with elevated hs-CRP in obese women. Hence, this information could help assess and manage low-grade chronic inflammation and underlying obesity-related conditions.

Recommended Citation

Shahadan, Siti Zuhaidah; Daud, Azlina; Ibrahim, Muhammad; Md. Isa, Muhammad Lokman; and Draman, Samsul (2020) "Association between Dietary Macronutrient Intake and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Levels among Obese Women in Kuantan, Malaysia," Makara Journal of Science: Vol. 24: Iss. 4, Article 5.
DOI: 10.7454/mss.v24i4.1214
Available at: https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/science/vol24/iss4/5