Olfactory Dysfunction Is Associated with the Intake of Macronutrients in Korean Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Olfactory function can impact food selection. However, few large population-based studies have investigated this effect across different age groups. The objective of this study was to assess the association between subjective olfactory dysfunction (anosmia or hyposmia) and macronutrient intake.

Methods

A total of 24,990 participants aged 20 to 98 years were evaluated based on data collected through the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2008 through 2012. Olfactory dysfunction was surveyed using a self-reported questionnaire, and the nutritional status was assessed through a validated 24-hour recall method. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses with complex sampling were performed to evaluate the relationships between olfactory dy

SUBMITTER: Kong IG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5056727 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature