TABLE 5.
Ranked topics by individuals with OA, by BMI status1
| BMI <30 kg/m2 (n = 124) | BMI ≥30 kg/m2 (n = 172) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topic | n (%) | Rank | n (%) | Rank |
| What are foods that may make OA symptoms worse? | 86 (69.3%) | 1 | 105 (61.0%) | 1 |
| General information about foods and nutrients to reduce inflammation | 79 (63.7%) | 2 | 92 (53.5%) | 2 |
| Healthy snacking: to snack or to not snack what is effective? | 42 (33.9%) | 3 | — | — |
| Healthy weight loss for older adults | 42 (33.9%) | 4 | 81 (47.1%) | 3 |
| General information about vitamins, minerals, and supplements | 41 (33.1%) | 5 | — | — |
| Emotional eating and ways to control it | — | — | 68 (39.5%) | 4 |
| Strategies to feel full and foods that promote feelings of fullness | — | — | 63 (36.6%) | 5 |
1
Abbreviations: OA, osteoarthritis.