scholarly journals A comparison of dietary quality and nutritional adequacy of popular energy restricted diets against the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Mediterranean Diet

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-43
Author(s):  
Ella L Bracci ◽  
Jennifer B Keogh ◽  
Rachel Milte ◽  
Karen J Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Nutritional Adequacy ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Macronutrient Distribution

Abstract There is limited information regarding the nutrition profile and diet quality of meal plans from currently popular weight loss diets in Australia. This includes the energy content (kilojoules), the macronutrient distribution, and the micronutrient composition. Further, these diets have not been compared with current government guidelines and healthy eating principles for nutritional adequacy. Popular diets were identified through grey literature, trending searches and relative popularity in Australia. Meal plans for each diet were analysed using Foodworks Dietary Software to determine food group intake, micronutrient, and macronutrient distribution. Results indicated that all popular diets assessed deviated from government recommended healthy eating principles such as the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Mediterranean Diet. In most cases both popular diets, and the healthy eating principles had low intakes of multiple food groups, low intakes of essential micronutrients, and a distorted macronutrient distribution. Popular diets may not provide adequate nutrition to meet needs, particularly in the long-term and potentially resulting in micronutrient deficiency. When energy restricting for weight loss, meal plans should be highly individualized in conjunction with a qualified nutrition professional to ensure adequate dietary intake.

scholarly journals Influence of Parental Healthy-Eating Attitudes and Nutritional Knowledge on Nutritional Adequacy and Diet Quality among Preschoolers: The SENDO Project

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Romanos-Nanclares ◽  
Itziar Zazpe ◽  
Susana Santiago ◽  
Lucía Marín ◽  
Anaïs Rico-Campà ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Nutritional Adequacy ◽  
Parental Nutrition ◽  
The Mediterranean

Parental nutrition knowledge and attitudes play a fundamental role in their children’s food knowledge. However, little is known about their influence on their children’s diet quality and micronutrient intake. Thus, we aimed to assess the association of parental nutrition knowledge and healthy-eating attitudes with their children’s adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern and micronutrient adequacy. Parental healthy-eating attitudes and knowledge of the quality of their child’s diet as well as anthropometric, lifestyle, and nutrient intake characteristics were recorded with a basal questionnaire that included a 140-item-food frequency-questionnaire. A total of 287 pre-school children were included in the analyses. Intake adequacy was defined using the Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) cut-off point method. We developed a parental nutrition knowledge and healthy-eating attitudes scores and evaluated whether they were independently associated with 1) children’s inadequate intake (probability of failing to meet ≥3 EAR) of micronutrients, using logistic regression analyses, and 2) children’s diet quality (adherence to the Mediterranean Diet according to a Mediterranean Diet Quality Index for children and adolescents, the KIDMED index), using multiple linear regression models. A higher score in the parental healthy-eating attitudes score was associated with lower risk of failing to meet ≥3 EAR compared with the reference category (odds ratio (OR): 0.3; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.12–0.95; p for trend: 0.037) and a higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet in the most adjusted model (β coefficient: 0.34; 95% CI 0.01–0.67; p for trend: 0.045). Our results suggest a positive association of parental healthy-eating attitudes with nutritional adequacy and diet quality in a sample of Spanish preschoolers. Public health strategies should focus on encouraging parental healthy-eating attitudes rather than simply educating parents on what to feed their children, recognizing the important influence of parental behavior on children’s practices.

Homocysteine Levels Show Significant Differences among Mediterranean Dietary Quality Index Variables Compared to Folate and Vitamin B12 Status in Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 85 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 202-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivona Višekruna ◽  
Ivana Rumbak ◽  
Ivana Rumora Samarin ◽  
Irena Keser ◽  
Jasmina Ranilović
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Diet ◽  
The Mediterranean

Abstract. Results of epidemiologic studies and clinical trials have shown that subjects following the Mediterranean diet had lower inflammatory markers such as homocysteine (Hcy). Therefore, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess female diet quality with the Mediterranean diet quality index (MDQI) and to determine the correlation between MDQI, homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 levels in the blood. The study participants were 237 apparently healthy women (96 of reproductive age and 141 postmenopausal) between 25 and 93 years. For each participant, 24-hour dietary recalls for 3 days were collected, MDQI was calculated, and plasma Hcy, serum and erythrocyte folate and vitamin B12 levels were analysed. Total MDQI ranged from 8 to 10 points, which represented a medium-poor diet for the subjects. The strength of correlation using biomarkers, regardless of group type, age, gender and other measured parameters, was ranked from best (0.11) to worst (0.52) for olive oil, fish, fruits and vegetables, grains, and meat, in this order. Hcy levels showed the best response among all markers across all groups and food types. Our study shows significant differences between variables of the MDQI and Hcy levels compared to levels of folate and vitamin B12 in participants with medium-poor diet quality, as evaluated according to MDQI scores.

Nutritional Adequacy of the Mediterranean Diet

2015 ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Itandehui Castro-Quezada ◽  
Blanca Román-Viñas ◽  
Lluís Serra-Majem
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Nutritional Adequacy ◽  
The Mediterranean

scholarly journals Higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet is associated with weight loss maintenance: the MedWeight study

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Poulimeneas ◽  
Katerina Zoupi ◽  
Eirini Mamalaki ◽  
Eirini Bathrellou ◽  
Costas Anastasiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Weight Loss Maintenance ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Obesity Management ◽  
Maximum Weight ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Current Weight

AbstractIntroductionAdherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern has been associated with numerous health benefits in non-communicable diseases, including obesity management. However, the associations of the Mediterranean Diet with weight loss maintenance remain to be evaluated.MethodsWe analyzed data from 500 participants (61% women) of the MedWeight study. Eligible volunteers were men and women 18–65 years old, reporting an intentional weight loss of at least 10%, starting from a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2. Based on their current weight, participants were characterized as maintainers (current weight ≤ 90% of maximum weight), or regainers (current weight > 95% of maximum weight). Socio-demographics, lifestyle measurements and weight history were recorded. Dietary intake was assessed by 2 telephone 24-hour recalls. Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet was assessed with the MedDietScore (range 0–55, greater scores showing higher adherence). Physical activity levels were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-short form. Results are expressed as means ± SD, frequencies (%) or Odds Ratio [OR; 95%Confidence Interval].ResultsCompared to regainers (31%), maintainers were younger (31.4 ± 10.0 vs. 36.6 ± 10.8 years, p < 0.001), had lower BMI (25.7 ± 4.3 vs. 31.4 ± 5.1 kg/m2, p < 0.001), and had greater initial body weight loss (25.5 ± 8.6% vs. 18.4 ± 6.9%, p < 0.001). Sex and years of formal education were not significantly different between maintainers and regainers (p > 0.05). Being in the highest MedDietScore quintile (vs. the lowest) was associated with 91% higher odds of being a maintainer [crude OR = 1.91; 1.05–3.45]. This association remained significant after adjusting for sex, age, physical activity level (METŸminutes/week) and energy intake (kcal/day) [adjusted OR = 2.01; 1.05–3.83].DiscussionHigher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet was independently associated with 2-fold increased likelihood of weight loss maintenance. Our results highlight the favorable effects of a prudent dietary pattern in long-term obesity management, as well as novel targets for diet planning during weight loss maintenance.

scholarly journals The Mediterranean Diet and Nutritional Adequacy: A Review

Nutrients ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 231-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itandehui Castro-Quezada ◽  
Blanca Román-Viñas ◽  
Lluís Serra-Majem
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Nutritional Adequacy ◽  
The Mediterranean

scholarly journals Adherence to the Mediterranean Lifestyle and Desired Body Weight Loss in a Mediterranean Adult Population with Overweight: A PREDIMED-Plus Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Bouzas ◽  
Maria del Mar Bibiloni ◽  
Alicia Julibert ◽  
Miguel Ruiz-Canela ◽  
Jordi Salas-Salvadó ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Body Weight Loss ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Mediterranean Population ◽  
The Mediterranean

Background. Body weight dissatisfaction is a hindrance to following a healthy lifestyle and it has been associated with weight concerns. Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess the association between the adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle (diet and exercise) and the desired body weight loss in an adult Mediterranean population with overweight. Methods. Cross-sectional analysis in 6355 participants (3268 men; 3087 women) with metabolic syndrome and BMI (Body mass index) between 27.0 and 40.0 kg/m2 (55–75 years old) from the PREDIMED-Plus trial. Desired weight loss was the percentage of weight that participants wished to lose. It was categorized into four cut-offs of this percentage (Q1: <10%, n = 1495; Q2: 10–15%, n = 1804; Q3: <15–20%, n = 1470; Q4: ≥20%, n = 1589). Diet was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire and a 17-item Mediterranean diet questionnaire. Physical activity was assessed by the validated Minnesota-REGICOR and the validated Spanish version of the Nurses’ Health Study questionnaire. Results. Participants reporting higher percentages of desired weight loss (Q3 and Q4) were younger, had higher real and perceived BMI and were more likely to have abdominal obesity. Desired weight loss correlated inversely to physical activity (Q1: 2106 MET min/week; Q4: 1585 MET min/week. p < 0.001) and adherence to Mediterranean diet (Q1: 8.7; Q4: 8.3. p < 0.001). Conclusions. In older Mediterranean individuals with weight excess, desired weight loss was inversely associated with Mediterranean lifestyle adherence. Deeply rooted aspects of the MedDiet remained similar across groups. Longitudinal research is advised to be able to establish causality.

scholarly journals Effects of the Mediterranean Diet before and after Weight Loss on Eating Behavioral Traits in Men with Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrients ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Élise Carbonneau ◽  
Marie-Michelle Royer ◽  
Caroline Richard ◽  
Patrick Couture ◽  
Sophie Desroches ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Behavioral Traits ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mediterranean

scholarly journals Comparison and evaluation of the reliability of indexes of adherence to the Mediterranean diet

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (12A) ◽  
pp. 2338-2345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raimon Milà-Villarroel ◽  
Anna Bach-Faig ◽  
Josep Puig ◽  
Anna Puchal ◽  
Andreu Farran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Food Pattern ◽  
Acid Ratio ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
The University ◽  
Adherence Index

AbstractObjectiveTo compare and evaluate the reliability of several indexes of adherence to the Mediterranean diet.DesignThe ten indexes included in the analysis were: Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS), Mediterranean Score (MS), Dietary Score (DS), Mediterranean-Dietary Quality Index (Med-DQI), Mediterranean Dietary Pattern adherence index (MDP), Mediterranean Adequacy Index (MAI), Mediterranean Style Dietary Pattern Score (MSDPS), Mediterranean food pattern PREDIMED Study (MeDiet-PREDIMED), relative Mediterranean diet (rMED) and Cardioprotective Mediterranean diet index. Factor analysis using the correlations between indexes was applied. The correlation with factors and the reliability coefficient were calculated.SettingA total of 324 healthy undergraduates at the University of Barcelona, Spain, were surveyed.ResultsThe highest correlations were observed between MDP adherence index and MAI (0·82); MAI and MSDPS (0·80); and MDS and rMED (0·77). Factor analysis showed a hidden common factor that explained over 70 % of the variability (71·03 %). This factor is understood as ‘adherence to the Mediterranean diet’. The indexes that showed the highest correlation with this factor were Med-DQI (0·85), MDS (0·84), rMED (0·80) and MAI (0·80). These indexes showed acceptable performance in measuring the adherence to the Mediterranean diet. The components that correlated strongly with this factor were monounsaturated-to-saturated fatty acid ratio (MS ratio), fruit and vegetables. Furthermore, a second common factor was found explaining 18 % of the variability. This second factor is highly positive related to dairy products and lean meat, and negative related to MS ratio.ConclusionsThe indexes showed satisfactory performance in assessing adherence to the Mediterranean diet. However, in order to improve the reliability and concordance between the indexes, further studies are required to select the components, the number of components, and the scoring criteria of the indexes to improve their internal consistency.

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