Abstract
Introduction: Undernutrition and tuberculosis (TB) are interrelated, with a bidirectional relationship. Despite its potential impact on nutritional status and TB patient outcomes, there is limited information available on the dietary patterns of TB patients in the Indian TB program. This study aims to address this knowledge gap by evaluating dietary patterns and factors associated with reduced dietary intake among TB patients in a tertiary care center. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in a directly observed treatment short center working under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program. A semi-structured, pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data related to the demographic profile and dietary patterns of 49 patients. Results: The mean calorie intake among the patients was 1525.2 (±897) kcal, whereas the required mean calorie intake was 2231.6 (±409.2) kcal. The mean protein requirement was 66.9 (±15.2) g, whereas the mean protein intake was only 39.2 (±15.4) g. Conclusion: To strive toward the goal of TB elimination in India, the nutritional care of the patient cannot be undermined. The need of the hour is to enforce the nutritional supplementation as well as support program by the government at the national level.
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