The impact of the presence of protein substances in the diet on the appearance of the skin
Abstract
The development and functioning of the body requires the provision of ingredients necessary for metabolic processes and the construction and renewal of its structures. The basic element determining the implementation of these tasks is the availability of energy. Therefore, energy production is a key process occurring in the body's cells. Energy is produced primarily from carbohydrates and fats. Food proteins are used mainly to build body proteins, which means that they become substrates for energy production to a lesser extent. Dietary modifications delay, prevent or treat many diseases associated with aging, such as cancer and diabetes. However, chronic nutritional interventions are likely unfeasible for most people due to low adherence to nutritional protocols or resistance to drastic lifestyle changes, and may even cause harmful effects, possibly through negative effects on the immune system and wound healing.
Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the impact of proteins consumed with food by students from the Lomża University of Applied Sciences (LUAS) on the condition of their skin.
60 students from LUAS were qualified for the study. The following research methods were used:
- assessment of the subjects' body composition - performed using the InBody 770 body composition analyzer,
- assessment of protein intake using a food diary completed by students - data prepared using the Diet 5 program,
- diagnostic survey method using an original questionnaire developed by the author, which was used to assess students' knowledge of the basic principles of proper nutrition.
The obtained results were subjected to statistical analysis using non-patametric U-Mann-Whitney tests and Spearman correlation.
Conclusions:
- Students of LUAS know the principles of proper nutrition well and most of them apply them.
- Students of LUAS are aware that a diet low/high in proteins may have negative effects on skin health.
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