Delegate AbstractsResultsPrevalence <strong>of</strong> overweight among <strong>the</strong> boys and girls (aged 11-14years) was 11.9% and 14.9% respectively while 17.6% and 21.1%were found to be obese. Eating out was common (33%) and foodchoices were influenced by marketing gimmicks - advertisements(82%) and attractive scheme <strong>of</strong>fers (61%). Two-third (67%) <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>subjects reportedly pestered <strong>the</strong>ir parents to buy <strong>the</strong>m junk food;14% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m had aerated drinks and chips daily. Besides, 75%<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> subjects spent 1-2 hours daily on computer or TV and hadsnacks in front <strong>of</strong> TV (54%); dinner <strong>for</strong>med <strong>the</strong>ir major meal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>day (91%). Fruits and vegetables were consumed on daily basis byonly half <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> subjects. Multivariate regression analysis revealedthat heredity, dietary practices and physical activity contributed tothree fourth <strong>of</strong> variation in BMI (R2=0.76, p=
Delegate AbstractsLaila MeijaBody mass index, vitamin D and PSA level in aged men.Meija, L¹, Kalnins, I¹, Lietuvietis, V 2,3 ,Lejnieks, A 2,31Riga Stradins University, Latvia,2Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia3Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital, Riga, LatviaIntroductionThe prevalence <strong>of</strong> both obesity and prostate cancer (PC) areincreasing in western countries and in Latvia. Recent studiessuggest that higher body mass index (BMI) is associated withlower serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and vitamin Dserum concentrations.ObjectiveTo examine <strong>the</strong> relation between BMI, vitamin D serumconcentrations and serum PSA concentrations in men at risk <strong>of</strong>PC and without findings <strong>of</strong> PC.MethodsThe study included 133 men <strong>of</strong> age 45 till 79, PSA 1.0-10.0 µg/L, noPC family history, no vitamin D supplement use. Men with prostatebiopsy detected PC were excluded from <strong>the</strong> study. The BMI <strong>of</strong>men was determined. Serum concentration <strong>of</strong> 25-hydroxyvitaminD (25(OH)D) and PSA were measured. Descriptive statistics andappropriate parametric and nonparametric tests were used <strong>for</strong><strong>the</strong> data analysis.Results29% <strong>of</strong> men were obese and 49% overweight. The mean data:age 58.8 years, BMI 28.1 kg/m², serum 25(OH)D 15.7 ng/mL,total PSA 2.2 µg/L. No significant association was found betweenBMI at ei<strong>the</strong>r vitamin D, or PSA level (p>0.05).ConclusionOur findings do not show inverse association between BMI andPSA and vitamin D concentrations. Fur<strong>the</strong>r studies are neededto better define <strong>the</strong> complex relationship between BMI, vitamin Dand PSA in different body mass and PSA subgroups.Helen Mercer/Lizzie Bishop/Louise Smith (joint abstract)Development <strong>of</strong> GP commissioned community weightmanagement interventions.Mercer H, Burman R, Bishop E, Marsden S, Martin K, Smith L,Stenhouse L, Williams RHeart <strong>of</strong> England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK(provider), North Solihull General Practitioner Consortium,Solihull, UK (commissioner)IntroductionWithin Solihull community, a range <strong>of</strong> adult weight managementinterventions have been developed aiming at achieving 4 – 6%weight reduction over a 3 or 6 month period, with associated healthand cost benefit. GP consortium funding has enabled expandedprovision <strong>for</strong> both adults and children since April 2010.MethodsAdults are <strong>of</strong>fered a 12 week nutrition and exercise groupprogramme or 6 monthly dietetic appointments. Psychology orphysio<strong>the</strong>rapy support is also available. Following completion <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> intervention, dietetic drop in support is available. Outcomesare measured at 3 months, 6 months and by questionnaire 6months following completion.ResultsFor 700 adult patients:Mean weight loss at 3 months = 4.2%Mean weight los at 6 months = 6%Data not yet available <strong>for</strong> 6 months following completion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>clinical intervention.ConclusionTarget weight loss outcomes are achieved at 3 and 6 months.Few patients (around 5%) currently access drop in support.Focus groups are planned to discuss options <strong>for</strong> improved ongoingsupport, enabling continued weight loss/weight maintenancetoge<strong>the</strong>r with additional collection <strong>of</strong> outcome measures postintervention.Conflict <strong>of</strong> interest: There is no known conflict <strong>of</strong> interest.Funding: No funding was provided by IASO or SCOPEMona Moghrabi ✪ Scholarship Winner<strong>Obesity</strong> in <strong>the</strong> Omani Population is ProminentMoghrabi, MMuscat Private Hospital, Sultanate <strong>of</strong> OmanIntroductionFew studies have been done to see how prominent <strong>Obesity</strong> is in <strong>the</strong>Omani population. Omanis have special customs and practices<strong>for</strong> cooking <strong>the</strong>ir food. So it is <strong>the</strong> role <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dietitian to be aware<strong>of</strong> cultural differences when counseling this population.MethodsOver a period <strong>of</strong> one annual year 99 Omanis were followed as<strong>the</strong>y visited <strong>the</strong> Nutrition Clinic at Muscat Private Hospital. Theages <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> patients ranged from 20-65 years old and <strong>the</strong>ir BMIranged from 31-54 kg/m 2 . Their BMI (Body Mass Index) wasdocumented in <strong>the</strong>ir medical file. Omani patients came from allareas <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sultanate. Some patients had a college educationwhile o<strong>the</strong>rs were not college educated. All patients had not beenpreviously counseled by a Dietitian.ResultsOut <strong>of</strong> 99 Omani Nationals 24 patients had a BMI above 30. Theaverage BMI was 36.8. There<strong>for</strong>e, 24% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Omani populationseen in <strong>the</strong> Diet Clinic at Muscat Private Hospital during <strong>the</strong> year2010 was Obese and/or Morbidly Obese. Counseling was givento <strong>the</strong> patients, with follow-up as needed.ConclusionThorough counseling was done to change old eating habitswithin <strong>the</strong> cultural customs. Most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> patients had no idea <strong>the</strong>ywere Obese. Portion sizes and cooking methods were changedin order <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> patients to lose weight. All <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> patients wereable to lose weight and still maintain <strong>the</strong>ir special customs. Asa Dietitian, it is important to be able to counsel people according47
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