Dietary patterns and nutritional status in free-living older white men with established vascular disease.

Thirty-nine white men aged 51-84 years with established vascular disease were studied to investigate the effect of fish oil capsules on the regression of these lesions. This article deals with the baseline data of the study. The subjects completed a 7-day dietary record, weight and height were measured and a fasting blood sample was analysed for proteins, haematological values and certain vitamins. Dietary analysis indicated that the mean energy intake was 8 552 kJ (SD=2 095). The energy distribution was 15,5% protein, 33,6% fat and 46,4% carbohydrate