ArticleJournal of neuromuscular diseases
Nutritional status of patients with nemaline myopathy and related congenital myopathies in Finland: A pilot study.
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- Nutritional status is linked to muscle strength and perceived function in adults with muscular dystrophy: evidence for targeted nutritional interventions.The British journal of nutrition · 2025Article
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backgroundThe muscle weakness in patients with nemaline myopathy (NM) and related disorders (NMR) often affects the muscles used for eating and dining, and some scientific evidence of poorer nutritional status of patients with myopathy exists. However, comprehensive research on the nutritional status of persons with NM or NMR has not been done.
objectivesOur aim was to conduct a comprehensive cross-sectional pilot study among adult Finnish patients with NM or NMR to investigate their food consumption, nutrient intakes, selected nutrient-related laboratory parameters in blood, and self-assessed functioning of dining and eating and of the gastrointestinal tract. We also aimed to test the suitability of the methods selected.
methodsThe methods included a questionnaire to investigate eating-related functioning, a food frequency questionnaire, food records, and laboratory analyses from blood samples.
resultsOf 32 invited patients, 20 returned the survey and food frequency questionnaire. Food records were returned by 17, and blood samples were obtained from 16. Food consumption as well as nutrient and energy intake were highly variable between the individuals. Low energy intakes, low consumption of healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as well as low intakes of vitamin D, calcium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, folate, and iron were observed. Low nutrient intakes were seen especially in non-ambulatory participants, who also reported challenges in eating and dining related functioning. The laboratory parameters did not indicate severe undernourishment in any of the participants.
conclusionsEvaluation of food consumption and nutrient intakes were needed to find patients with risk of undernourishment. The results underline the importance of monitoring adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D in this group of patients, especially because of the immobility-induced risk of osteoporosis. Non-ambulatory patients reported more challenges in eating and dining. This, however, did not determine the nutritional status of the patient.
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