scholarly journals Plasma alkylresorcinol metabolites as potential biomarkers of whole-grain wheat and rye cereal fibre intakes in women

2009 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mylène Aubertin-Leheudre ◽  
Anja Koskela ◽  
Adile Samaletdin ◽  
Herman Adlercreutz
Keyword(s):  
Stepwise Regression ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Sample Pretreatment ◽  
Propanoic Acid ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Dihydroxybenzoic Acid ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fibre Intake ◽  
The Relationship

It has been demonstrated that intact plasma alkylresorcinols (AR) and urinary AR metabolites could be used as biomarkers of whole-grain intake. Thereafter, we developed the method for the plasma AR metabolites, which is more convenient and requires less sample pretreatment than the analysis of intact plasma AR. The aim of the present study is to evaluate whether AR metabolites measured in plasma, in the same population, could also be considered as useful biomarkers of cereal fibre. Fifty-six women were recruited in a cross-sectional and observational study. Dietary intake (5-d record) and plasma AR metabolites (3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, DHBA; 3-(3,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-propanoic acid, DHPPA) were measured. The relationship between plasma AR metabolites and cereal fibre intake was examined using partial correlation and stepwise regression. Cereal fibre intake correlated significantly with plasma DHBA (r 0·411; P = 0·002) and DHPPA (r 0·463; P = 0·000) even after adjustment for BMI and age. Thus, plasma AR metabolites correlate with cereal fibre intake as noted with plasma intact AR and urinary AR metabolites. We observed that plasma DHPPA was the independent predictor of cereal fibre intake, explaining 18 % of the variance (adjusted r2 0·176; P = 0·002). In epidemiological screening, it might be easier to obtain and to collect plasma than urine samples. In addition, the plasma AR metabolites half-life seems longer than those of intact plasma AR, and their measurements are more convenient, and faster. Thus, sum of plasma AR metabolites and more specifically plasma DHPPA seems to be good and specific biomarkers of cereal fibre intake.

scholarly journals Cross-Sectional Associations between Mothers and Children’s Breakfast Routine—The Feel4Diabetes-Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 720
Author(s):  
Natalia Giménez-Legarre ◽  
Alba M. Santaliestra-Pasías ◽  
Greet Cardon ◽  
Rurik Imre ◽  
Violeta Iotova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cereal Products ◽  
Breakfast Consumption ◽  
Mothers And Children ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Positive influences of family members have been associated with a high probability of children’s daily breakfast consumption. Therefore, the aim of this study was to scrutinize the association of breakfast routines between mothers and their children. The baseline data of the Feel4Diabetes-study was obtained in 9760 children (49.05% boys)–mother pairs in six European countries. A parental self-reported questionnaire gauging the frequency of breakfast consumption and of breakfast´ foods and beverages consumption was used. Agreement in routines of mothers and their children’s breakfast consumption was analyzed in sex-specific crosstabs. The relationship of breakfast routine and food groups’ consumption between mothers and their children was assessed with analysis of covariance. The highest proportion of children who always consumed breakfast were those whose mothers always consumed it. Children consuming breakfast regularly had a higher intake of milk or unsweetened dairy products and all kind of cereal products (low fiber and whole-grain) than occasional breakfast consumers (p < 0.05). The strong similarity between mothers and children suggests a transfer of breakfast routine from mothers to their children, as a high proportion of children who usually consume breakfast were from mothers also consuming breakfast. All breakfast foods and beverages consumption frequencies were similar between children and their mothers.

President Obama and the Emergence of Islamophobia in Mass Partisan Preferences

2021 ◽  
pp. 106591292110072
Author(s):  
Michael Tesler
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Survey Experiment ◽  
President Obama ◽  
Significant Independent Predictor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Panel Surveys ◽  
Voter Preferences ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
The Relationship

This article argues that the unusually large and persistent association between Islamophobia and opposition to President Obama helped make attitudes about Muslims a significant, independent predictor of Americans’ broader partisan preferences. After detailing the theoretical basis for this argument, the article marshals repeated cross-sectional data, two panel surveys, and a nationally representative survey experiment, to test its hypotheses. The results from those analyses show the following: (1) attitudes about Muslims were a significantly stronger independent predictor of voter preferences for congress in 2010–2014 elections than they were in 2004–2008; (2) attitudes about Muslims were a significantly stronger independent predictor of mass partisanship during Obama’s presidency than they were beforehand; and (3) experimentally connecting Obama to Democratic congressional candidates significantly increased the relationship between anti-Muslim sentiments and Americans’ preferences for Republican congressional candidates. The article concludes with a discussion of the implications of these results for American politics in the Trump era.

scholarly journals Association of serum fetuin-B with insulin resistance and pre-diabetes in young Chinese women: evidence from a cross-sectional study and effect of liraglutide

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e11869
Author(s):  
Xuyun Xia ◽  
Shiyao Xue ◽  
Gangyi Yang ◽  
Yu Li ◽  
Hua Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Stepwise Regression ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multiple Stepwise Regression Analysis ◽  
Glucose And Lipid Metabolism ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Group Serum

Background and Aims Fetuin-B has been reported to be involved in glucose and lipid metabolism and associated with the occurrence of diabetes. The main purpose of this study is to explore the changes of circulating fetuin-B in young women with pre-diabetes and to analyze the relationship between fetuin-B and the occurrence and development of IR. Methods A total of 304 women were enrolled in this study and subjected to both OGTT and EHC. A subgroup of 26 overweight/obese womenwas treated with Lira for 24 weeks. serum fetuin-B concentrations were measured by ELISA. Results In IGT and IR-NG groups, serum fetuin-B levels were higher than those in the NGT group. The serum fetuin-B levels in the IGT group were higher than those in the IR-NG group. serum fetuin-B was positively correlated with BMI, WHR, 2h-BG, FIns, HbA1c, and HOMA2-IR, but negatively correlated with the M-value in all study populations. Multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that the M-value was independently and inversely associated with serum fetuin-B. Logistic regression analysis showed that serum fetuin-B was independently associated with IGT and significantly increased the risk of IGT. During the OGTT, serum fetuin-B increased significantly in the NGT group, but there were no significant changes in other groups. During the EHC, serum fetuin-B increased in the IGT group, but there was no change in other groups. After Lira intervention, serum fetuin-B decreased significantly in IGT women. Conclusions serum fetuin-B levels are elevated in young women with IR or IGT and may be associated with IR.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PARTISIPASI IBU DALAM KEGIATAN POSYANDU DENGAN STATUS GIZI ANAK BALITA (STUDI DI KELURAHAN CANGKIRAN KECAMATAN MIJEN KOTA SEMARANG)

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Cahaya Asdhany ◽  
Apoina Kartini
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTBackground: Children under five years of age are included  in group of nutrition’s susceptible. They are on growth and development cycle which need a huge nutrient. The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between mother’s participation levels in posyandu and nutritional status of children under five years of age.Method: Study of analitical observation with cross sectional was used. Subject was a mother in Cangkiran, having children aged between 12-59 month. Subject was taken with proportional stratified random sampling technique. Mother’s participation in posyandu was taken from health care staff’s data, protein and energy intake were taken from food recall 3x24 hours, and nutritional status of children under five years of age was compared with Z-score of WHO 2005. Data was analyzed using Rank-Spearman and partial correlation used SPSS for Windows 19.0 software.Result: Approximately 56,4% of subjects have active participation’s levels in posyandu. Much of the children under five years of age from those have 80,6% good nutritional status (WAZ), 67,7% normal (WHZ), 61,3% normal (HAZ), and 61,3% normal (BMIAZ). There is a relationship mother’s participation levels in posyandu with nutritional status children under five years of age based on WAZ            (p = 0,030 ;  r = 0,651) but not for WHZ (p = 0,998 ;  r = 0,000), HAZ (p = 0,163 ; r = 0,191), and BMIAZ (p = 0,689 ; r = -0,055). This realtionship is also controlled by sufficient levels of energy             (p = 0,047 ;  r = 0,639) and protein (p = 0,003 ; r = 0,823).Conclusion: Increased participation levels of  mother’s in posyandu enhances nutritional status of children under five years of age (based on WAZ). This case is also influenced by sufficient levels of energy and protein.Keyword: mother’s participation levels, posyandu, nutritional status, children under five years of age

scholarly journals Whole grain intake compared with cereal fibre intake in association to CVD risk factors: a cross-sectional analysis of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (UK)

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 1392-1403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eden M Barrett ◽  
Birdem Amoutzopoulos ◽  
Marijka J Batterham ◽  
Sumantra Ray ◽  
Eleanor J Beck
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fibre Intake ◽  
Reactive Protein

AbstractObjective:To investigate how intakes of whole grains and cereal fibre were associated to risk factors for CVD in UK adults.Design:Cross-sectional analyses examined associations between whole grain and cereal fibre intakes and adiposity measurements, serum lipid concentrations, C-reactive protein, systolic blood pressure, fasting glucose, HbA1c, homocysteine and a combined CVD relative risk score.Setting:The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) Rolling Programme 2008–2014.Participants:A nationally representative sample of 2689 adults.Results:Participants in the highest quartile (Q4) of whole grain intake had lower waist–hip ratio (Q1 0·872; Q4 0·857; P = 0·04), HbA1c (Q1 5·66 %; Q4 5·47 %; P = 0·01) and homocysteine (Q1 9·95 µmol/l; Q4 8·76 µmol/l; P = 0·01) compared with participants in the lowest quartile (Q1), after adjusting for dietary and lifestyle factors, including cereal fibre intake. Whole grain intake was inversely associated with C-reactive protein using multivariate analysis (P = 0·02), but this was not significant after final adjustment for cereal fibre. Cereal fibre intake was also inversely associated with waist–hip ratio (P = 0·03) and homocysteine (P = 0·002) in multivariate analysis.Conclusions:Similar inverse associations between whole grain and cereal fibre intakes to CVD risk factors suggest the relevance of cereal fibre in the protective effects of whole grains. However, whole grain associations often remained significant after adjusting for cereal fibre intake, suggesting additional constituents may be relevant. Intervention studies are needed to compare cereal fibre intake from non-whole grain sources to whole grain intake.

scholarly journals Intakes and Food Sources of Dietary Fibre and Their Associations with Measures of Body Composition and Inflammation in UK Adults: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Airwave Health Monitoring Study

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Gibson ◽  
Rebeca Eriksen ◽  
Edward Chambers ◽  
He Gao ◽  
Maria Aresu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
Fibre Intake ◽  
Monitoring Study ◽  
Whole Grain Cereal

The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between intakes of fibre from the main food sources of fibre in the UK diet with body mass index (BMI), percentage body fat (%BF), waist circumference (WC) and C-reactive protein (CRP). Participants enrolled in the Airwave Health Monitoring Study (2007–2012) with 7-day food records (n = 6898; 61% men) were included for cross-sectional analyses. General linear models evaluated associations across fifths of fibre intakes (total, vegetable, fruit, potato, whole grain and non-whole grain cereal) with BMI, %BF, WC and CRP. Fully adjusted analyses showed inverse linear trends across fifths of total fibre and fibre from fruit with all outcome measures (ptrend < 0.0001). Vegetable fibre intake showed an inverse association with WC (ptrend 0.0156) and CRP (ptrend 0.0005). Fibre from whole grain sources showed an inverse association with BMI (ptrend 0.0002), %BF (ptrend 0.0007) and WC (ptrend 0.0004). Non-whole grain cereal fibre showed an inverse association with BMI (Ptrend 0.0095). Direct associations observed between potato fibre intake and measures of body composition and inflammation were attenuated in fully adjusted analyses controlling for fried potato intake. Higher fibre intake has a beneficial association on body composition, however, there are differential associations based on the food source.

Perceived Social Support as Moderator of Perfectionism, Depression, and Anxiety in College Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 1141-1152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueting Zhou ◽  
Hong Zhu ◽  
Bin Zhang ◽  
Taisheng Cai
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

We examined the role of perceived social support in the relationship between perfectionism and depression/anxiety. Partial correlation and hierarchical regression were conducted using cross-sectional data from 426 college students. They completed questionnaires including positive and negative perfectionism scales, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Results showed that depression/anxiety were significantly correlated with perceived social support and perfectionism. Perceived social support significantly moderated the influence of perfectionism upon depression/anxiety. These findings indicate that perceived social support may have a protective effect in preventing perfectionists from experiencing depression and anxiety.

scholarly journals Kinerja Perawat Berdasarkan Komitmen Pada Organisasi dan Lingkungan Kerja Perawat

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Muliyadi Muliyadi ◽  
Achir Yani S. Hamid ◽  
Mustikasari Mustikasari
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Working Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Nursing ◽  
Nursing Services ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Determinant Factor

AbstrakKomitmen pada organisasi dan lingkungan kerja perawat merupakan faktor yang ada dalam pelayanan keperawatan di rumah sakit. Penelitian deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang bertujuan mendapatkan hubungan antara komitmen pada organisasi dan lingkungan kerja perawat dengan kinerja perawat pelaksana. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh perawat pelaksana, dengan sampel adalah seluruh populasi yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi yaitu 107 perawat. Analisis melalui uji korelasi partial dan regresi linier ganda untuk analisis faktor dominan. Hasil penelitian terdapat hubungan signifikan komitmen pada organisasi dengan kinerja perawat pelaksana setelah dipengaruhi karakteristik perawat (p=0,0005, α=0,05). Lingkungan kerja berhubungan dengan kinerja perawat pelaksana setelah dipengaruhi karakteristik perawat (p=0,0005, α=0,05). Komitmen afektif adalah faktor paling dominan berhubungan dengan kinerja perawat pelaksana. AbstractNurses’ commitment on organization and nurse’s working condition is an organizational factor in hospital nursing services. This study used descriptive design with cross sectional. The Purpose of the study was to describe the relationship between commitment to organization and nurses’ working condition with the performance of nurse provider. The sample of this study was consisted of total population meeting the inclusive criteria of 107 nurses. Analysis of variable correlation utilized partial correlation test, for while analysis the determinant factor used multiple linear regression test. The result of the study showed that there was a significant relationship between commitment to organization with nurse provider’s performance after affected by nurse’s characteristics (p= 0,0005, α= 0,05). Nurses working condition had a significant relationship with the performance nurse providers after affected by the characteristic of nurses (p=0,0005, α=0,05). The most determinant factor related to nurse providers’ performance was affective commitment.

The relationship between upper limb function and activities of daily living without the effects of lower limb function: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110300
Author(s):  
Haruka Yamamoto ◽  
Kazuya Takeda ◽  
Soichiro Koyama ◽  
Keisuke Morishima ◽  
Yuichi Hirakawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Partial Correlation Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction Upper limb motor function and activities of daily living (ADL) are related in chronic stroke patients. This study investigated this relationship after removal of the influence of motor function of the affected lower limb, which until now has remained unclear. Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study included 53 patients with chronic stroke. Upper and lower limb motor function and ADL were assessed using the Fugl-Meyer assessment of the upper (FMA-UL) and lower limbs (FMA-LL) and functional independence measure motor score (FIM-M). To clarify the relationship between FMA-UL and total FIM-M before and after removal of the influence of FMA-LL, Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient and partial correlation analysis were used. The relationship between FMA-UL and each item of FIM-M after removal of the influence of FMA-LL was assessed using partial correlation analysis. Results Before the influence of FMA-LL was removed, FMA-UL was moderately to well correlated with total FIM-M. This became weak after the influence was removed. Regarding each item of FIM-M, FMA-UL was correlated with dressing (upper body), toileting, and walking or wheelchair after removal of the influence. Conclusion The relationship between upper limb motor function and ADL is strongly influenced by lower limb motor function.

LEADER AGE AND NATIONAL CONDITION: A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS OF 25 EUROPEAN MONARCHS

1984 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Keith Simonton
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Time Trends ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Linear Time ◽  
Royal Family ◽  
Partial Correlation Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Foreign Wars

In order to determine the relationship between age and achievement in the politico-military domain, the reigns of 25 long-tenured European absolute monarchs were - analyzed as cross-sectional time series of 238 5-year age periods. Both linear and curvilinear age functions were defined along with variables to control for individual differences, linear time trends, and other potential artifacts. A partial correlation analysis indicated that leader age tends to be negatively correlated with military success in foreign wars and with treaty negotiation, and positively correlated with civil instability at home, whether in the royal family or in the populace. Moreover, some indicators of military and diplomatic success are curvilinear inverted U-functions of leader age, the peak approximately occurring in the leader's 42nd year.

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