scholarly journals Diet quality and perceived effects of dietary changes in Dutch endometriosis patients: an observational study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris Krabbenborg ◽  
Nicole de Roos ◽  
Pim van der Grinten ◽  
Annemiek Nap
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Dietary Changes ◽  
Perceived Effects

scholarly journals Alignment of dietary patterns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 and risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie M George ◽  
Jill Reedy ◽  
Elizabeth M Cespedes Feliciano ◽  
Aaron Aragaki ◽  
Bette J Caan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Women's Health Initiative ◽  
Health Initiative ◽  
The Women’S Health Initiative

Abstract Poor diet quality is a leading risk factor for death in the United States (U.S.). We examined the association between Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) scores and death from all-causes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia not otherwise specified (NOS) among postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study (1993-2017). This analysis included 59,388 participants who completed a food frequency questionnaire and were free of cancer, CVD and diabetes at enrollment. Stratified Cox proportional hazards models were fit using person-years from enrollment as the underlying time metric. We estimated multivariable adjusted hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals for risk of death associated with HEI-2015 quintiles, with higher scores reflecting more optimal diet quality. Over a median of 18.2 years, 9,679 total deaths 3,303 cancer deaths, 2,362 CVD deaths, and 488 deaths from Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia NOS occurred. Compared to those with lower scores, women with higher HEI-2015 scores had an 18% lower risk of all-cause mortality and 21% lower risk of cancer mortality. HEI-2015 scores were not associated with mortality from CVD, Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia NOS. Consuming a diet aligned with 2015-2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines may have beneficial impacts for preventing death from cancer and overall.

scholarly journals Associations between the neighbourhood food environment, neighbourhood socioeconomic status, and diet quality: An observational study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria McInerney ◽  
Ilona Csizmadi ◽  
Christine M. Friedenreich ◽  
Francisco Alaniz Uribe ◽  
Alberto Nettel-Aguirre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food Environment ◽  
Neighbourhood Socioeconomic Status

Demographic and socio-economic shifts partly explain the Martinican nutrition transition: an analysis of 10-year health and dietary changes (2003–2013) using decomposition models

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Zoé Colombet ◽  
Michel Simioni ◽  
Sophie Drogue ◽  
Viola Lamani ◽  
Marlène Perignon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Opposite Sign ◽  
Nutrition Transition ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Changes ◽  
Decomposition Models ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Dramatic Shift

Abstract Objective: The Caribbean has seen a dramatic shift in the obesity and chronic disease prevalence over the past decades, suggesting a nutrition transition. Simultaneously, Martinique has faced a demographic transition marked by significant population ageing. We aimed to differentiate the contribution of changes in health status and dietary intakes due to shifts in demographic and socio-economic characteristics (DSEC) from that due to unobserved factors. Design: Two cross-sectional surveys conducted in 2003 (n 743) and 2013 (n 573) on representative samples were used. Dietary intakes were estimated by 24-h recalls. The contribution of changes in health status and dietary intakes due to shifts in observed DSEC was differentiated from that due to unobserved factors over a 10-year interval, using Oaxaca–Blinder decomposition models. Setting: Martinique, French region in the Caribbean. Participants: Martinican adults (≥16 years). Results: Over the study period, health status deteriorated, partly owing to shifts in DSEC, explaining 62 % of the change in the prevalence of hypertension (+13 percentage points (pp)) and 48 % of waist circumference change (+3 cm). Diet quality decreased (mean adequacy ratio –2pp and mean excess ratio + 2 pp) and energy supplied by ultra-processed food increased (+4 pp). Shifts in DSEC marginally explained some changes in dietary intakes (e.g. increased diet quality), while the changes that remained unexplained were of opposite sign, with decreased diet quality, lower fruits, tubers and fish intakes and higher energy provided by ultra-processed foods. Conclusion: Explained dietary changes were of opposite sign to nutrition transition conceptual framework, probably because unobserved drivers are in play, such as food price trends or supermarkets spread.

scholarly journals Investigating the Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness of Technology-Delivered Personalized Feedback on Dietary Patterns in Young Australian Adults in the Advice, Ideas, and Motivation for My Eating (Aim4Me) Study: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca L Haslam ◽  
Kristine Pezdirc ◽  
Helen Truby ◽  
John Attia ◽  
Melinda Hutchesson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Feedback Report ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Dietary Changes ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Web-based health interventions may be easier to access and time efficient relative to face-to-face interventions and therefore may be the most appropriate mode to engage young adults. OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the impact of 3 different levels of personalized web-based dietary feedback and support on changes in diet quality. METHODS The Advice, Ideas, and Motivation for My Eating (Aim4Me) study is a 12-month assessor-blinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of 3 levels of web-based feedback on diet quality, measured using the Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS). Participants (N=2570) will primarily be recruited via web-based methods and randomized to 1 of 3 groups. Group 1 (control) will receive the Healthy Eating Quiz, a web-based dietary assessment tool that generates a <i>brief</i> feedback report on diet quality. Individuals randomized to this group can use the <i>brief</i> feedback report to make positive dietary changes. Group 2 will receive the Australian Eating Survey, a web-based dietary assessment tool that generates a <i>comprehensive</i> feedback report on diet quality as well as macro- and micronutrient intake. Group 2 will use the <i>comprehensive</i> feedback report to assist in making positive dietary changes. They will also have access to the Aim4Me website with resources on healthy eating and tools to set goals and self-monitor progress. Group 3 will receive the same intervention as Group 2 (ie, the <i>comprehensive</i> feedback report) in addition to a tailored 30-min video consultation with an accredited practicing dietitian who will use the <i>comprehensive</i> feedback report to assist individuals in making positive dietary changes. The self-determination theory was used as the framework for selecting appropriate website features, including goal setting and self-monitoring. The primary outcome measure is change in diet quality. The completion of questionnaires at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months will be incentivized with a monetary prize draw. RESULTS As of December 2019, 1277 participants have been randomized. CONCLUSIONS The web-based delivery of nutrition interventions has the potential to improve dietary intake of young adults. However, the level of support required to improve intake is unknown. CLINICALTRIAL Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12618000325202; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=374420 INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT DERR1-10.2196/15999

scholarly journals The use of predefined diet quality scores in the context of CVD risk during urbanization in the South African Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 1706-1716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin C Dolman ◽  
Edelweiss Wentzel-Viljoen ◽  
Johann C Jerling ◽  
Edith JM Feskens ◽  
Annamarie Kruger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
South African ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
The South ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Dietary Changes

AbstractObjectiveUrbanization is generally associated with increased CVD risk and accompanying dietary changes. Little is known regarding the association between increased CVD risk and dietary changes using approaches such as diet quality. The relevance of predefined diet quality scores (DQS) in non-Western developing countries has not yet been established.DesignThe association between dietary intakes and CVD risk factors was investigated using two DQS, adapted to the black South African diet. Dietary intake data were collected using a quantitative FFQ. CVD risk was determined by analysing known CVD risk factors.SettingUrban and rural areas in North West Province, South Africa.SubjectsApparently healthy volunteers from the South African Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study population (n1710).ResultsCVD risk factors were significantly increased in the urban participants, especially women. Urban men and women had significantly higher intakes of both macro- and micronutrients with macronutrient intakes well within the recommended CVD guidelines. While micronutrient intakes were generally higher in the urban groups than in the rural groups, intakes of selected micronutrients were low in both groups. Both DQS indicated improved diet quality in the urban groups and good agreement was shown between the scores, although they seemed to measure different aspects of diet quality.ConclusionsThe apparent paradox between improved diet quality and increased CVD risk in the urban groups can be explained when interpreting the cut-offs used in the scores against the absolute intakes of individual nutrients. Predefined DQS as well as current guidelines for CVD prevention should be interpreted with caution in non-Western developing countries.

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