The Relationship Between Macro-Micro Nutrients and Physical Activity and Premenstrual Syndrome

Authors : Hatice Kübra Duman, Müge Arslan

Pages : 528-546

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Publication Date : 2024-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between macro and micronutrient intakes and physical activity levels of women between the ages of 18-45 and symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome. The study was conducted on a total of 404 women who were admitted to The Center for Nutrition and Diet Consultancy. Participants were asked questions to assess their socio-demographic characteristics, nutritional status, and a survey including the “Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS)”, “International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)”, and “3-Day Food Consumption Registration Chart” was administered.” Total score of Premenstrual Syndrome Scale the averages: 133.11±38.15, total score of International Physical Activity Questionnaire the averages: 1830.25±1347.62. As the total score of Premenstrual Syndrome Scale increased, energy and macronutrients; “Protein”, “Fat”, “Saturated Fat” ,”Monounsaturated Fat”, “Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-3”, “Omega-6” and micronutrients; “Vitamin E”, “Thiamine”, “Riboflavin”, “Vitamin B5”, “Vitamin B6”, “Biotin”, “Total Folate”, “Potassium”, “Calcium”, “Magnesium”, “Phosphorus”, “Zinc”, “Copper” values decreased (p <0.05). As the total scores of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire increased, so did the total scores of the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale\\\'s \\\'Depressive Affect\\\', \\\'Fatigue\\\', \\\'Irritability\\\', \\\'Depressive Thoughts\\\', \\\'Pain\\\', \\\'Sleep Changes\\\', and \\\'Abdominal Bloating\\\' symptoms of PMS (p<0.05). As the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale score increases, macro- and micronutrient intake decreases, and as the International Physical Activity Questionnaire total scores increase, the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale total scores also increase. While the PMSS affects macro- and micronutrient intakes, physical activity influences PMSS scores. The results of this study suggest that symptom-dependent nutritional problems might be reduced by promoting healthy nutrition.
Keywords : Diyet, Egzersiz, Besin, Beslenme, Premenstrüel Sendrom