Estimation of the adherence to Mediterranean diet by Greek glaucomatous patients

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AbstractPurpose: An estimation of the nutritional profile of patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). We focused on the evaluation of the adherence to Mediterranean diet in Greek population.Methods: An observational study was conducted to assess the adherence to the Mediterranean diet in patients who attended the General Hospital of Athens G. Gennimatas. An experienced dietitian interviewed both healthy and glaucomatous patients and filled the Med Diet Score (range 0–55). The scoring includes food groups close to Mediterranean dietary pattern like non‐refined cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, olive oil, fish and potatoes.Results: A total of 132 questionnaires were completed successfully by 64 healthy and 68 patients. Both groups were equally distributed for sex (50/50 males/females) and age (71.9 years ± 10). The overall adhesion to the Mediterranean diet was similar in both groups with the majority of them (around 80%) having moderate adherence. There is no difference between 2 groups for Body Mass Index (BMI), dietary supplements and salt consumption, smoking habits or comorbidities like diabetes type II and hypertension.Conclusions: There is no data concerning adherence to Mediterranean diet in Greek glaucomatous patients. This study indicated that both healthy and glaucomatous patients have moderate adherence to the Mediterranean diet.Reference1. Demosthenes B Panagiotakos et al. Adherence to the Mediterranean food pattern predicts the prevalence of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and obesity, among healthy adults; the accuracy of the MedDietScore. Prev Med. 2007;44(4):335–40. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.12.009.