Investigation of the Relationship Between Dietary Fat Intake and Craving in Women During the Smoking Cessation Process
Project no. 22347 · Status: Kapanmış (Yayın bekleniyor) · 2021
Summary
<p>The aim of this study, conducted at the Smoking Cessation Clinic of Ege University's Institute on Drug Abuse, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science, is to examine the relationship between dietary fat intake and fatty acid composition and cigarette craving in women during the smoking cessation process. A total of 75 female volunteers participated. Participants experienced challenges such as constipation, increased appetite, weight gain, and cigarette cravings during smoking cessation. Findings suggest that higher cigarette consumption (over 20 cigarettes/day) prior to cessation, dietary energy intake above 2000 kcal/day, fat contributing less than 40% of dietary energy, carbohydrates contributing more than 45%, protein contributing over 30%, increased dietary intake of C22:1, C19:3, C20:3, C20:4, and C22:5 fatty acids, and increased carbohydrate and glycogen intake are associated with increased cigarette cravings. Furthermore, participants with an initial BMI of ≥35 kg/m², body fat percentage below 20%, and muscle mass percentage of ≥70% showed higher craving levels. These results emphasize the importance of considering body composition and dietary modifications in managing smoking cessation in women. Adjusting dietary fat and C 22:1, C 19:3, C 20:3, C 20:4 and C 22:5 fatty acid intake is suggested. Future prospective studies are recommended to clarify this topic.</p>