Introduction: Identifying vitamin D deficiency in overweight individuals may be particularly important for their skeletal and cardiovascular health. Fractures, Blount disease, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis are more common in overweight individuals, and research suggests that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of these conditions. Objective: To study dietary intake and lipid profile of overweight and obese adults from Mumbai City Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in 100 (53 males) overweight and obese adults visiting a multi-speciality hospital. Anthropometry and body fat percentage was analysed. Dietary intake was calculated using 3-diet recall. Serum lipid profile was measured. Results: Body fat percentage was significantly higher in females as compared to males (p 240 mg/dl). For HDL cholesterol, 42% had low levels (< 40 mg/dl). For LDL cholesterol, 19% had low risk (100 – 129 mg/dl), 34% had borderline high levels (130 – 159 mg/dl) and 32% had high levels (160 – 189 mg/dl). For triglycerides, 82% had high levels (200 – 499 mg/dl) whereas 18% had very high levels (>500 mg/dl). Percentage RDA intake for energy was 70.0±11.5% and for proteins was 70.7±13.5%. In females, there was a significant negative correlation of fat and energy intake with BMI and body fat percentage indicating that those with higher body fat percentage and BMI may be consuming less calorie dense and fat dense food to reduce weight (p<0.05). Conclusion: Overweight and obese adults are at high risk levels of lipid profile with inadequate protein intake. Hence, diet modifications and counseling is required to control both weight and lipid profile levels for overweight and obese adults.
