Congestive Heart Failure Exhibited Higher BMI With Lower Energy Intake and Lower Physical Activity Level: Data From the National Health and Examination Nutrition Survey.

ABSTRACT: Background: Despite that nutritional deficiency existed in congestive heart failure (CHF), there is a large amount of CHF patients suffering from obesity. This study aimed to identify the differences for increased BMI or obesity in CHF patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study included adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2016. Differences were compared between CHF participants vs. non-CHF participants, and BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² vs. BMI < 30 kg/m² CHF participants. Results: CHF participants were with higher BMI, lower energy and macronutrient intake, lower physical activity level and longer rest time, and lower hematocrit and hemoglobin level (all P < 0.05) than non-CHF participants. The prevalence of BMI ≥ 30

SUBMITTER: Xu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8221290 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature