Evaluation of eating habits in a group of children affected by recurrent chalazion

Claudio  Maioli; Sara  Marzenta; Federica  Antonacci; Mary  Maioli; Federico Cioni; Alessandro  Autelitano

doi:10.23751/pn.v26i2.15976

Authors

Claudio Maioli Department of Health Sciences- University of MilanUnit of Nuclear Medicine-ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo Via di Rudinì, 820142 MILAN
Sara Marzenta Ophthalmology Clinic, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milano, Italy
Federica Antonacci Ophthalmology Clinic, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milano, Italy
Mary Maioli Naremburn Early Learning Centre, Sydney, Australia
Federico Cioni Val Parma Hospital, Langhirano, Parma, Italy
Alessandro Autelitano Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milano, Italy

Keywords:

chalazion, eating habits, food questionnaire

Abstract

Introduction and purpose: Chalazion is a frequent ocular pathology even in paediatric age. This pathology may be correlated with incorrect eating habits, particularly with excessive consumption of saturated fats and simple sugars. The present work aimed to evaluate a possible correlation of eating habits with the manifestation of the pathology in a group of paediatric subjects with recurrent chalazion. Materials and methods: In 29 children aged between 1 and 14 years with recurrent chalazion, their eating habits were analysed using a detailed and specially prepared questionnaire. Results: excessive consumption of sausages, sugary drinks, and sweets and low fish consumption. However, the consumption of fruit and vegetables and complex carbohydrates is normal.

Author Biography

Claudio Maioli, Department of Health Sciences- University of MilanUnit of Nuclear Medicine-ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo Via di Rudinì, 820142 MILAN

University of Milan, Department of Health Science, Via di Rudinì 8, Milan, Italy

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