摘要：Many common diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD) are associated with diet. Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes and obesity are major risk factors for CVD which are diet-related and the incidence of which is on the increase in Isfahan, Iran. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted, using the 24-hour recall questionnaire, to determine dietary pattern of the adult (>19 years old) population of Isfahan. Based on 2 pilot studies 1200 randomly selected individual were included in the study; equal proportions of both sexes in the age range 19-51 + years old were selected. Data were collected in all the 4 season of the year, 30 days in each season. Data were collected through interviews, using the 24-hour recall questionnaire and a picture book let of food items consumed. Analysis of the data was done using t.student and chi square test in SPSS software. The results were as follows: The mean daily energy was 2070 kcal, the proportion of energy derived from fat, protein and carbohydrate being 23.2%, 12, 4% and 63.0%, respectively; the mean daily cholesterol intake was 255 mg/day. An intersectoral intervention programme is being planned aiming at correcting the dietary habits of Isfahan population.
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