ArticleIndian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology2021
The relationship between dietary intakes and prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in adolescent girls: A cross-sectional study.
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- The Association Between Usual Diet and Bowel Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: Analyses From the Rome Foundation Global Epidemiology Study.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2026Article
- The Ten Dietary Commandments for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review with Pragmatic Indications.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Does caffeine have a double-edged sword role in inflammation and carcinogenesis in the colon?Intestinal research · 2023Review
- Mediating effect of gastrointestinal symptoms on dietary behavior and quality of life in Chinese adults with chronic gastritis-a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- Editorial commentary on the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - March-April 2021.Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) leading to substantial reduction in quality of life. This study was undertaken to assess the relationship between diet and prevalence of IBS in female adolescents.
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, data were examined on 988 adolescent girls from different areas of Mashhad and Sabzevar cities, Iran. A 168-item validated and reliable food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for dietary intake was used in all the study participants. A diagnosis of IBS was made using the Rome III criteria.
resultsDietary macronutrients, energy, and selected micronutrients of IBS patients were similar to healthy subjects. Comparing the intake of caffeine between groups with and without IBS showed a higher level of consumption in the individuals with IBS (p-value = 0.02; p trend = 0.03). There was a significant positive association between caffeine intake and risk of IBS (odds ratio [OR] = 1.88, after adjustment for potential confounding variables). Although there was no significant difference in intakes of total dietary fiber (p-value = 0.23) and insoluble dietary fiber (p-value = 0.09) between IBS-positive and IBS-negative subjects, their soluble dietary fiber intake was significantly different (p-value = 0.02, a significant negative association was seen between soluble dietary fiber intake and IBS prevalence, after adjustment for potential confounding variables [p trend = 0.02; OR = 0.59]).
conclusionsThe higher intake of caffeine was positively associated with IBS prevalence. Additionally, a negative association was seen between soluble dietary fiber intake and the chance of having IBS.
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