BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated that dietary factors are involved in irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),but the role of diet was evaluated mostly based on food frequency questionnaire.Whether food categories,...BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated that dietary factors are involved in irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),but the role of diet was evaluated mostly based on food frequency questionnaire.Whether food categories,quantity per time,and intake frequency are different between IBS patients and non-IBS individuals has not been clearly clarified.AIM To explore differences in dietary habits of people with vs without IBS and their correlation with symptom and psychological status.METHODS A total of 220 questionnaires were administered in a community population and the Rome IV criteria was applied to diagnose IBS.The dietary questionnaire used in this study was multidimensional from food categories,quantity per time,and intake frequency,in contrast to“yes or no”classification used in previous studies.Questionnaires including IBS symptom severity scale(IBS-SSS),IBS quality of life,visceral sensitivity index,hospital anxiety and depression score(HADS),and gastrointestinal symptom rating scale were used to assess the participants.Rank sum test was used to compare the quantity per time and intake frequency between IBS patients and non-IBS participants.The correlation between psychological factors and diet was evaluated by Spearman correlation analysis.Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the possible dietary risk factors for IBS.RESULTS In total,203 valid questionnaires were collected(response rate 92.3%).Twentyfive participants met the Rome IV criteria for IBS,including 15(60.0%)women and 10(40.0%)men.Compared with the non-IBS group,the quantity per time and intake frequency of soybean and its products,spicy food,and dry-fried nuts were statistically significant in IBS participants(P<0.05).They were positively associated with IBS-SSS and HADS anxiety and depression scores(P<0.05).Besides,seafood,soft drinks,vegetables,and fruits differed only in quantity per time.The intake frequencies of egg,barbecue,and coarse grain were statistically significant in IBS patients(P<0.05).We also found that the frequency of soybean and its products(≥7 times/week,odds ratio=11.613,95%confidence interval:2.145-62.855,P=0.004)was an independent risk factor for IBS.CONCLUSION Both quantity per time and intake frequency,especially soybean,differ between IBS patients and non-IBS participants.Dietary habits might play potential roles in the pathophysiology of IBS.展开更多
基金The National Key Technology Support Program during“12th Five-Year Plan”Period of China,No.2014BAI08B00the Leapforward Development Program for Beijing Biopharmaceutical Industry(G20),No.Z171100001717008.
文摘BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated that dietary factors are involved in irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),but the role of diet was evaluated mostly based on food frequency questionnaire.Whether food categories,quantity per time,and intake frequency are different between IBS patients and non-IBS individuals has not been clearly clarified.AIM To explore differences in dietary habits of people with vs without IBS and their correlation with symptom and psychological status.METHODS A total of 220 questionnaires were administered in a community population and the Rome IV criteria was applied to diagnose IBS.The dietary questionnaire used in this study was multidimensional from food categories,quantity per time,and intake frequency,in contrast to“yes or no”classification used in previous studies.Questionnaires including IBS symptom severity scale(IBS-SSS),IBS quality of life,visceral sensitivity index,hospital anxiety and depression score(HADS),and gastrointestinal symptom rating scale were used to assess the participants.Rank sum test was used to compare the quantity per time and intake frequency between IBS patients and non-IBS participants.The correlation between psychological factors and diet was evaluated by Spearman correlation analysis.Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the possible dietary risk factors for IBS.RESULTS In total,203 valid questionnaires were collected(response rate 92.3%).Twentyfive participants met the Rome IV criteria for IBS,including 15(60.0%)women and 10(40.0%)men.Compared with the non-IBS group,the quantity per time and intake frequency of soybean and its products,spicy food,and dry-fried nuts were statistically significant in IBS participants(P<0.05).They were positively associated with IBS-SSS and HADS anxiety and depression scores(P<0.05).Besides,seafood,soft drinks,vegetables,and fruits differed only in quantity per time.The intake frequencies of egg,barbecue,and coarse grain were statistically significant in IBS patients(P<0.05).We also found that the frequency of soybean and its products(≥7 times/week,odds ratio=11.613,95%confidence interval:2.145-62.855,P=0.004)was an independent risk factor for IBS.CONCLUSION Both quantity per time and intake frequency,especially soybean,differ between IBS patients and non-IBS participants.Dietary habits might play potential roles in the pathophysiology of IBS.