ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND DIETARY PATTERN OF PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM NEPHROLITHIASIS IN DIFFERENT REGION OF PRAYAGRAJ DISTRICTS, UTTAR PRADESH

Changes in dietary pattern and sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of kidney stone that cause permanent damage to the kidney if not treated properly .The deposition of minerals in the kidney due to its imbalanced metabolism can led to the formation of stones in kidney, these stones vary in size and shape that can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pea. Whereas some stones are as big as golf balls, these can be smooth or irregular at times and are usually yellow or brown in colour. The objective of the study is to assess the food habits and daily nutrient intake of nephrolithiasis patients to assess the change in physical activity and the perceived dietary changes occurred in nephrolithiasis patients. Total 30 subjects from different areas were enrolled by random sampling from Allahabad district. Anthropometric measurements were taken for calculating BMI. Dietary intake and physical activity levels were collected by interviewing the subjects using a validated questionnaire. Mean test was applied for deducting the relevant results. The results indicate that majority of patients had excess body weight and BMI. Presence of family history of nephrolithiasis was 30%. The mean Sodium and animal Protein intake was higher than the RDA, (< 50 mmol/day) and (< 52 g/day). There was excess consumption of Fat and CHO. Calcium consumption was also deficit respectively. Sedentary lifestyle was seen in majority of women. The alarming fact was the consumption of animal protein-dense diet, high sodium intake, low in unrefined CHO, and deficit Calcium intake contributed to metabolism disorder that leds to nephrolithiasis. Lifestyle was sedentary among the few patients; hence, the emphasis is on moderate physical activity levels that accelerates the excessive sweating which causes crystallization of uric acid and calcium oxalate.