# Impact of Consumption of Specific Food Groups on Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders among Nurses: Framingham’s Multifactorial Predictive Model

## TL;DR

This study found that specific food groups may increase the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular issues among nurses.

## Contribution

The study introduces a multifactorial predictive model linking food consumption to health risks in a nursing population.

## Key findings

- Over half of the nurses were overweight or obese, and nearly 40% had elevated blood pressure.
- Consumption of specific food groups was linked to increased risks of hypertension and cardiovascular events.
- The findings suggest dietary interventions could improve health outcomes for nursing staff.

## Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the consumption of selected food products and the risk of prevalence of selected metabolic and cardiovascular disorders among nurses. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 405 nurses. To achieve the study objective, body composition analysis (Tanita MC-980), blood pressure measurement (Welch Allyn 4200B), anthropometric measurements, lipid profile, fasting blood glucose (CardioChek PA), and surveys regarding the consumption of specific food groups were conducted. Results: More than half of the respondents were overweight or/and obese, and almost 40% had elevated blood pressure levels. The results obtained from logistic regression models indicated that the consumption of specific food product groups may predispose to/increase the risk of hypertension, abdominal obesity, overweight, obesity, body fat accumulation, and the risk of cardiovascular events. Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of targeted nutritional strategies to enhance the health and professional efficacy of nursing staff, paving the way for improved healthcare practices.