The influence of the presence of fats in the diet and the condition of the skin

Abstract

Indicators reflecting overall diet quality are used worldwide in research. Fat is one of the most important components of human health; is a source of energy, essential unsaturated fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E and K. Essential unsaturated fatty acids are necessary for the proper development of the human body. At the same time, excessive consumption of fats leads to systemic diseases, including skin diseases.

Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the impact of fats consumed in food by students from the Lomza University of Applied Sciences (LUAS) on the condition of their skin.

70 students from the Lomża University of Applied Sciences were qualified for the study.

The following research methods were used:

1. assessment of the subjects' body composition - performed using the InBody 770 body composition analyzer,


2. assessment of carbohydrate intake using a food diary completed by students - data prepared using the Diet 5 program,


3. diagnostic survey method using an original questionnaire developed by the author, which was used to assess students' knowledge regarding the impact of food on the condition of the skin.

The obtained results were subjected to statistical analysis using non-patametric U-Mann-Whitney tests and Spearman correlation.

Conclusions

1. LUAS students are highly aware of the principles of proper nutrition and most of them apply these principles on a daily basis.


2. LUAS students are aware that their high-fat diet may have negative effects on their skin.