The Change in the Content of Nutrients in Diets Eliminating Products of Animal Origin in Comparison to a Regular Diet from the Area of Middle-Eastern Europe.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to compare the nutritional content and health implications of various vegetarian diets with the regular diet of the Polish population, including dairy consumption.
Results Summary
The regular diet (RD) of Poles, which includes dairy, was found to have high levels of saturated fats, cholesterol, and sodium, along with deficiencies in several vitamins and minerals. Dairy-free and vegan diets showed lower risks for certain deficiencies but lacked adequate calcium, iodine, and Vitamin D.
Population
Polish population with varied dietary habits (regular diet and vegetarian diets).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
regular diet of Poles (RD) | increase | total fats | Poles | highest content | featured the highest content | #1 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | increase | saturated acids | Poles | highest content | featured the highest content | #2 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | increase | cholesterol | Poles | highest content | featured the highest content | #3 |
VEGAN diet | decrease | total protein | - | lowest content | characterized by the lowest content | #4 |
VEGAN diet | decrease | wholesome protein | - | lack | characterized by the lack | #5 |
VEGAN diet | decrease | cholesterol | - | lack | characterized by the lack | #6 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | decrease | dietary fiber | Poles | lowest average content | characterized by the lowest average content | #7 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | increase | saccharose | Poles | highest content | observed the highest content | #8 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | increase | sodium content | Poles | significantly exceeded the recommended daily norm | significantly exceeded | #9 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | decrease | potassium | Poles | insufficient content | featured insufficient content | #10 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | decrease | calcium | Poles | insufficient content | featured insufficient content | #11 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | decrease | magnesium | Poles | insufficient content | featured insufficient content | #12 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | decrease | iodine | Poles | insufficient content | featured insufficient content | #13 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | decrease | Vitamin E | Poles | insufficient content | featured insufficient content | #14 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | decrease | Vitamin C | Poles | insufficient content | featured insufficient content | #15 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | decrease | folates | Poles | insufficient content | featured insufficient content | #16 |
regular diet of Poles (RD) | decrease | Vitamin D | Poles | insufficient content | featured insufficient content | #17 |
milk-free diets | decrease | calcium | - | norm has not been fulfilled | norm has not been fulfilled | #18 |
vegan diets | decrease | calcium | - | norm has not been fulfilled | norm has not been fulfilled | #19 |
all of the analyzed diets | decrease | iodine | - | lacked proper amounts | lacked proper amounts | #20 |
all of the analyzed diets | decrease | Vitamin D | - | lacked proper amounts | lacked proper amounts | #21 |
VEGAN diet | increase | polyunsaturated fatty acids | - | highest content | observed the highest content | #22 |
periodic elimination of meat and fatty dairy products | neutral | metabolic syndrome | - | - | should be included in the treatment | #23 |
periodic elimination of meat and fatty dairy products | neutral | hypertensions | - | - | should be included in the treatment | #24 |
periodic elimination of meat and fatty dairy products | neutral | hyperlipidemia | - | - | should be included in the treatment | #25 |
periodic elimination of meat and fatty dairy products | neutral | obesity | - | - | should be included in the treatment | #26 |
periodic elimination of meat and fatty dairy products | neutral | type 2 diabetes | - | - | should be included in the treatment | #27 |
INTRODUCTION: The diet of Poles became similar to the western style of nutrition. It is rich in saturated fats, it contains significant quantities of salt, and has very low fruit and vegetable content. On the other hand, introducing an incorrectly planned diet that eliminates animal products may be associated with the risk of deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals. Taking into account the regular diet of Poles, a properly balanced vegetarian menu may be a better and safer choice for the proper functioning of the organism. AIM: The analysis of the content of individual types of vegetarian diets and a comparison with the menus of the regular diet of the Polish population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 70 menus were subjected to a quantitative analysis, 10 menus for each 7 type of diet eliminating products of animal origin and regular diets without elimination. The caloricity of the designed diets was ±2000 kcal. The quantitative evaluation of the menus was performed using the Dieta 6d dietary program. Statistical significance was established at RESULTS: It was observed that the regular diet of Poles (RD) featured the highest content of total fats, as well as saturated acids and cholesterol. The VEGAN diet was characterized by the lowest total protein content and the lack of wholesome protein and cholesterol. RD was characterized by the lowest average content of dietary fiber. The highest content of saccharose was observed in RD. Sodium content in RD significantly exceeded the recommended daily norm. RD featured insufficient content of the following minerals and vitamins: potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, folates, and Vitamin D. The norm for calcium has not been fulfilled also in milk-free and vegan diets. All of the analyzed diets lacked proper amounts of iodine and Vitamin D. The highest content of polyunsaturated fatty acids was observed in the VEGAN diet. The periodic elimination of meat and fatty dairy products should be included in the treatment of the metabolic syndrome, hypertensions, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. CONCLUSIONS: The regular diet of Poles turned out to be more dangerous for health in terms of deficiencies than properly balanced diets eliminating products of animal origin.