Special Diets and Nutrient Intakes in Morbidly Obese US Adults in Comparison to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Morbid Obesity (MO), defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 40 kg/m², is the most severe form of obesity. The risk of suffering from any chronic medical condition is almost twice as high in MO as compared to overweight. Despite obesity being one of the most serious contemporary public health concerns, there is a paucity of nutrient intake data in adults with MO. Nutritional assessments in morbidly obese adults are often based on individuals seeking weight loss surgery rather than focusing on the general community.

Methods

Using National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys data (NHANES, 2007-2016), we estimated nutrient intakes in the general US population with MO, thereby focusing on a comparative assessment to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (D

SUBMITTER: Storz MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11889755 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature