scholarly journals Effect of almonds consumption on anthropometric measurements and blood parameters in overweight and obese females in a weight reduction program

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabiha İrem Ünal ◽  
Ayla Gulden Pekcan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Fat Body ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractNuts are good sources of dietary fiber, magnesium, polyunsaturated fats, vitamin E, and antioxidants, all of which may have health benefits and associated with increased sensations of satiety and could have beneficial effects on weight control. This study aims to determine the effects of a balanced hypocaloric almond (30 g/day) enriched diet (AED) compared to a balanced hypocaloric almond free diet (AFD) on anthropometric measurements and blood parameters. Study was a 3-months, randomized, controlled trial with four serial measurements on 32 overweight and obese (BMI: ≥ 25 kg/m2) women, aged 25–50 years. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups (16 AED and 16 AFD). Individualized hypocaloric diets of AED considering the energy recommendation, 30 g/day of almonds was added as a snack. Demographic characteristics, nutritional habits, physical activity levels of subjects were determined by a questionnaire. 24-hour dietary intakes for 3 consecutive days (one day week-end) were recorded at the beginning, 1rd, 2nd, and 3rd months of the study. Anthropometric measurements (height, body weight, waist, hip and neck circumferences) were taken and body composition was determined by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), BMI, waist/hip circumference ratio (WHR) and waist circumference/height ratio (WHtR) were calculated. Fasting blood glucose, insulin level, HbA1c, HOMA-IR, total cholesterol, triglycerides, serum iron, haemoglobin, TSH, CRP were determined prior to and at the end (3rd month) of the study. At the beginning of the study no statistically significant difference was found between anthropometric measurements of the groups (p > 0.05). Body weight, BMI, waist, hip circumferences, WHR, WHtR, percentage of body fat, body fat mass were decreased significantly in almond and control groups compared with the beginning and 1rd, 2nd., 3rd months of the study (p = 0.001). Significant reductions in HbA1c and LDL-cholesterol levels were determined in almond group (p < 0.05). Statistically significant differences were found in insulin, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides and HOMA-IR levels compared to the prior and end of study in both groups (p < 0.05). Balanced hypocaloric diet caused weight loss and improvements in anthropometric and blood parameters in both groups, but better improvement was determined with almond enriched diet. Almonds as a snack could be recommended as a healthy choice in weight reduction diets. Almonds fiber and protein content may have beneficial effects on weight reduction.

scholarly journals Lean body weight versus total body weight to calculate the iodinated contrast media volume in abdominal CT: a randomised controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moreno Zanardo ◽  
Fabio Martino Doniselli ◽  
Anastassia Esseridou ◽  
Massimiliano Agrò ◽  
Nicol Antonina Rita Panarisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Contrast Media ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Lean Body Weight ◽  
Iodinated Contrast Media ◽  
Abdominal Ct ◽  
Iodinated Contrast ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Total Body

Abstract Objectives Iodinated contrast media (ICM) could be more appropriately dosed on patient lean body weight (LBW) than on total body weight (TBW). Methods After Ethics Committee approval, trial registration NCT03384979, patients aged ≥ 18 years scheduled for multiphasic abdominal CT were randomised for ICM dose to LBW group (0.63 gI/kg of LBW) or TBW group (0.44 gI/kg of TBW). Abdominal 64-row CT was performed using 120 kVp, 100–200 mAs, rotation time 0.5 s, pitch 1, Iopamidol (370 mgI/mL), and flow rate 3 mL/s. Levene, Mann–Whitney U, and χ2 tests were used. The primary endpoint was liver contrast enhancement (LCE). Results Of 335 enrolled patients, 17 were screening failures; 44 dropped out after randomisation; 274 patients were analysed (133 LBW group, 141 TBW group). The median age of LBW group (66 years) was slightly lower than that of TBW group (70 years). Although the median ICM-injected volume was comparable between groups, its variability was larger in the former (interquartile range 27 mL versus 21 mL, p = 0.01). The same was for unenhanced liver density (IQR 10 versus 7 HU) (p = 0.02). Median LCE was 40 (35–46) HU in the LBW group and 40 (35–44) HU in the TBW group, without significant difference for median (p = 0.41) and variability (p = 0.23). Suboptimal LCE (< 40 HU) was found in 64/133 (48%) patients in the LBW group and 69/141 (49%) in the TBW group, but no examination needed repeating. Conclusions The calculation of the ICM volume to be administered for abdominal CT based on the LBW does not imply a more consistent LCE.

scholarly journals Beneficial Effect of Diazoxide in Obese Hyperinsulinemic Adults1

1998 ◽  
Vol 83 (6) ◽  
pp. 1911-1915 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramin Alemzadeh ◽  
Gina Langley ◽  
Lori Upchurch ◽  
Pam Smith ◽  
Alfred E. Slonim
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Sensitivity ◽  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Insulin Response ◽  
Tolerance Test ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Zucker Rats ◽  
Significant Difference

Hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and increased adipose tissue are hallmarks of the obesity state in both humans and experimental animals. The role of hyperinsulinemia as a possible preceding event in the development of obesity has been proposed. We previously demonstrated that administration of diazoxide (DZ), an inhibitor of insulin secretion, to obese hyperinsulinemic Zucker rats resulted in less weight gain, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and improved glucose tolerance. Assuming that hyperinsulinemia plays a major role in the development of human obesity, then its reversal should have therapeutic potential. To test this hypothesis, we conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial in 24 hyperinsulinemic adults [body mass index (BMI) &gt; 30 kg/m2]. All subjects were placed on a low-calorie (1260 for females and 1570 for males) Optifast (Sandoz, Minneapolis, MN) diet. After an initial 1-week lead-in period, 12 subjects (mean ± se for age and BMI, 31 ± 1 and 40 ± 2, respectively) received DZ (2 mg/kg BW·day; maximum, 200 mg/day, divided into 3 doses) for 8 weeks; and 12 subjects (mean± se for age and BMI, 28 ± 1 and 43 ± 1, respectively) received placebo. Compared with the placebo group, DZ subjects had greater weight loss (9.5 ± 0.69% vs. 4.6 ± 0.61%, P &lt; 0.001), greater decrease in body fat (P &lt; 0.01), greater increase in fat-free mass to body fat ratio (P &lt; 0.01), and greater attenuation of acute insulin response to glucose (P &lt; 0.01). However, there was no significant difference in insulin sensitivity and glucose effectiveness, as determined by the insulin-modified iv glucose tolerance test (Bergman’s minimal model) and no significant difference in glycohemoglobin values. Conclusion: 8 weeks treatment with DZ had a significant antiobesity effect in hyperinsulinemic obese adults without inducing hyperglycemia.

Impact of prenatal exercise on neonatal and childhood outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (21) ◽  
pp. 1386-1396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margie H Davenport ◽  
Victoria L Meah ◽  
Stephanie-May Ruchat ◽  
Gregory A Davies ◽  
Rachel J Skow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Fat Body ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Prenatal Exercise ◽  
Frequency Intensity

ObjectiveWe aimed to identify the relationship between maternal prenatal exercise and birth complications, and neonatal and childhood morphometric, metabolic and developmental outcomes.DesignSystematic review with random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.Data sourcesOnline databases were searched up to 6 January 2017.Study eligibility criteriaStudies of all designs were eligible (except case studies and reviews) if published in English, Spanish or French, and contained information on the relevant population (pregnant women without contraindication to exercise), intervention (subjective/objective measures of frequency, intensity, duration, volume or type of exercise, alone (‘exercise-only’) or in combination with other intervention components (eg, dietary; ‘exercise+cointervention’)), comparator (no exercise or different frequency, intensity, duration, volume, type or trimester of exercise) and outcomes (preterm birth, gestational age at delivery, birth weight, low birth weight (<2500 g), high birth weight (>4000 g), small for gestational age, large for gestational age, intrauterine growth restriction, neonatal hypoglycaemia, metabolic acidosis (cord blood pH, base excess), hyperbilirubinaemia, Apgar scores, neonatal intensive care unit admittance, shoulder dystocia, brachial plexus injury, neonatal body composition (per cent body fat, body weight, body mass index (BMI), ponderal index), childhood obesity (per cent body fat, body weight, BMI) and developmental milestones (including cognitive, psychosocial, motor skills)).ResultsA total of 135 studies (n=166 094) were included. There was ‘high’ quality evidence from exercise-only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) showing a 39% reduction in the odds of having a baby >4000 g (macrosomia: 15 RCTs, n=3670; OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.41 to 0.92) in women who exercised compared with women who did not exercise, without affecting the odds of growth-restricted, preterm or low birth weight babies. Prenatal exercise was not associated with the other neonatal or infant outcomes that were examined.ConclusionsPrenatal exercise is safe and beneficial for the fetus. Maternal exercise was associated with reduced odds of macrosomia (abnormally large babies) and was not associated with neonatal complications or adverse childhood outcomes.

scholarly journals БІОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РОБОЧИХ БДЖІЛ СІМЕЙ ІЗ РІЗНОЮГІГІЄНІЧНОЮПОВЕДІНКОЮ

2014 ◽  
pp. 96-98
Author(s):  
Л. П. Шамро ◽  
Т. М. Соловйова
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Fat Body ◽  
Physiological Characteristics ◽  
Hygienic Behavior ◽  
Significant Difference

Проведені порівняльні дослідження анатомо-фізіологічних показників бджіл (концентрація білка угемолімфі, ступені розвитку глоткових залоз і жиро-вого тіла) у сім’ях із високою та низькою гігієнічноюповедінкою впродовж чотирьох періодів активногопасічницького сезону. Виявлено, що концентраціябілка у гемолімфі бджіл сімей із високою сануючоюздатністю свого гнізда впродовж сезону на 6,35–15,8 % вища порівняно з сім’ями з нижчим рівнемгігієнічної поведінки. Не відмічено суттєвої різниціступенів розвитку жирового тіла й глоткових залоз убджіл обох груп бджолиних сімей. A comparative study of the anatomical and physiological characteristics of bees (the concentration of protein in the hemolymph of bees, the degree of pharyngeal glands and fat body) in families with high and low hygienic behavior during four periods of active beekeeping season. We found that the concentration of protein in the hemolymph of bees in families with high resolution sanifying their nests during the season to 6.35-15.8 % higher compared with families with lower hygienic behavior. No significant difference observed levels of body fat and pharyngeal glands of bees in both groups of bees .

Effects of the Mediterranean diet adherence on body composition, blood parameters and quality of life in adults

2020 ◽  
pp. postgradmedj-2020-138667
Author(s):  
Seyma Kalkuz ◽  
Ayça Demircan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
The Mean

BackgroundIt has been reported that Mediterranean diet (MD) may improve quality of life and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), some neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to determine adults’ adherence to the MD and evaluate the effect of the adherence to the MD on anthropometric measurements, specific biochemical parameters and quality of life.MethodsA total of 142 volunteer adults were included. Food frequency questionnaire, MD adherence with 14-item scale, quality of life, anthropometric measurements via bioelectrical impedance analysis and certain blood parameters were evaluated.ResultsOut of 14 points, the mean MD adherence score of the participants was 6.89. The mean fat mass was significantly higher in those with low MD adherence (p=0.024). The results of other anthropometric measurements (except height) were higher in those with low MD adherence, though results were non-significant. The participants with high adherence to the MD had lower levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG) (p=0.041), insulin (p=0.019) and triglyceride (TG) (p=0.012) compared with those with lower adherence. No significant relationship was found between the MD and quality of life and other blood parameters.ConclusionAccording to our study, MD adherence was associated with decreased fat mass, FBG, insulin and TG levels which suggests that the MD may be useful in the treatment of some chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and CVD. However, more clinical trials may be performed to determine the relationship between MD and chronic diseases.

scholarly journals Weight Reduction by the Low-Insulin-Method—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 3004
Author(s):  
Martin Röhling ◽  
Katharina Martin ◽  
Sabine Ellinger ◽  
Michael Schreiber ◽  
Stephan Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Insulin Levels ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

Continuous high insulin levels are associated with weight gain and lead to cardiometabolic diseases. Therefore, we have developed the Low-Insulin-Method and integrated it into the multi-component, occupational healthcare program SHAPE-AND-MOTION-Medical-Accompanied-Slimming (SAMMAS) to reduce daily insulin levels for long-term weight reduction in overweight or obesity. Employees were randomized into a starting intervention group (SI, n = 15) or waiting list control group (WL, n = 15). SAMMAS consisted of group-based seminars, low-carbohydrate nutrition including formula diet, continuous glucose monitoring, telemetric monitoring, and telemedical coaching. Both groups received telemetric devices at baseline. Intention-to-treat analyses were performed after 12, 26, and 52 weeks. The estimated treatment difference in weight reduction after 12 weeks, which is the primary endpoint of the study, showed a pronounced effect in favour of SI (−6.3 kg with (95% confidence interval) (−7.4; −4.5) (p < 0.001)) after 12 weeks. Furthermore, SI improved fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, quality of life, fasting insulin, blood pressure, and eating behaviour (all p < 0.05) in the within-group analysis, while WL did not. After 26 and 52 weeks, weight reduction could be maintained in the whole group (both groups together) by −6.7 kg (−9.5; −3.8) (p < 0.001) and −6.1 kg (−9.2; −2.7) (p < 0.01). SAMMAS supports clinically relevant weight reduction and long-term weight loss maintenance in individuals with overweight or obesity.

scholarly journals The Effects of Flaxseed Supplementation On Circulating Adipokines Concentration in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nava Morshedzadeh ◽  
Mehran Rahimlou ◽  
Shabnam Shahrokh ◽  
Soheila Karimi ◽  
Vahid Chaleshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Baseline Weight ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
And Control

Abstract Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases that can affect people of all ages. Adipokines secreted from adipose tissue have been shown to play an important role in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis (UC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplementation with your seed on the concentrations of adiponectin, resistin and visfatin in patients with UC.Methods: This trial is an open-labeled randomized controlled trial which conducted among 70 patients with UC. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: flaxseed and control. Patients in the intervention were received 30 g/day flaxseed powder for 12 weeks. Anthropometric, nutritional and biochemical factors of patients were evaluated at the beginning and end of the intervention period.Results: Totally, 64 patients (36 men and 28 women) with mean age of 31.12 ± 9.67 included in the final analysis. There wasn’t any significant difference between two groups in term of baseline weight and height (P>0.05). After the 12 weeks' intervention, flaxseed supplementation led to a significant reduction in the resistin (-4.85 ± 1.89 vs. -1.10 ± 2.25, P<0.001) and visfatin concentration (-1.33± 1.14 vs. -0.53 ± 1.63, P=0.018). Moreover, we found a significant increase in the adiponectin levels after the flaxseed supplementation (3.49 ± 1.29 vs. -0.35 ± 0.96, P<0.001).Conclusion: It has been reported in this study that flaxseed supplementation could exert beneficial effects on adipokine levels in patients with UC. Trial registration: IRCT registration no. IRCT20180311039043N1

scholarly journals Spine’s Sagittal Plane Curves’ Coherence with Anthropometric Parameters in Schoolchildren

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (57) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilma Mauricienė ◽  
Kristina Bačiulienė
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Lumbar Lordosis ◽  
Thoracic Kyphosis ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Sagittal Profile ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Free Body

The aim of this study — to identify how anthropometric measurements are connected with spine sagittal curves inschoolchildren.Anthropometric and sagittal body posture measurements were performed for 405 schoolchildren, age range 10—13years. Such anthropometric measurements as body height, weight, fat mass and fat free mass were assessed. Degreesof thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis as sagittal profile features were evaluated.According to the data analysis could be concluded, that coherence between anthropometric parameters and spine’ssagittal profile differs according to gender. The number of statistically significant connections between these twoparameters’ groups was greater in boys. Anthropometric measurements had greater coherence with thoracic kyphosisin comparison with lumbar lordosis. Body weight and fat mass were statistically significantly different according tokyphosis and lordosis values in boys, although fat-free body mass had no significant difference with sagittal curves’expression. Body weight, fat mass and fat-free body mass among girls were associated only with thoracic kyphosis.Keywords: thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, height, weight, fat mass.

scholarly journals A Study on Somatotype Profiles of the Players in Turkish Bocce National Team

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Nebahat Eler ◽  
Serdar Eler
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Muscular Force ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
National Team ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Package Program ◽  
The Mean

The aim of this study is to determine the differences between the somatotype profiles and inter-disciplinary somatotype profiles of the Turkish Bocce National Team players. In this study, the mean age of the Turkish Men’s Bocce National Team (n-32) was determined as 21,75±2,35 (years), mean height was 177,62±1,03 (cm), mean body weight was 70,75±0,70 (kg), mean Body Mass Index (BMI) was 22,31±1,06 kg/m2, mean body fat percentage was 16,05±1%. The mean age of the Turkish Women’s Bocce National Team (n-21) was 21,76±2,12 (years), mean height was 165,33±4,24 (cm), mean body weight 55,14±6,36 (kg), mean BMI was 23,22±1,06 kg/m2 mean body fat percentage was 16,05±1%. The Heath-Carter method was used in determining the somatotype profiles of the players. the The statistical analyses in the study were made by using the SPSS 20.0 package program. Somatotype profile in men was determined endomorphic 3,21±0,33; mesomorph 5,04±1,11; ectomorphic 2,20±0,18 as mesomorphic-endomorphic; in women, endomorphic 3,33±1,42; mesomorph 5,08±0,26; ectomorphic 2,07±0,09 as mesomorphic-endomorphic. In this study, the somatotype profiles of the Turkish Bocce National Team players were determined, and a statistically significant difference was detected between the volo and petanque-raffa disciplines in men and women (p<0,05). It is believed that this difference stems from the physical performance requiring more muscular force in volo discipline than the petanque and raffa disciplines. In this study, the somatotype components are similar in tennis players in volo men group and the archers, judo players and Water polo players of the other groups (Men-women petanque and raffa group, Women volo group).

scholarly journals Metabolic impacts of cordycepin on hepatic proteomic expression in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic mice

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0256140
Author(s):  
Kongphop Parunyakul ◽  
Krittika Srisuksai ◽  
Sawanya Charoenlappanit ◽  
Narumon Phaonakrop ◽  
Sittiruk Roytrakul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Protein Profiling ◽  
Diabetic Mice ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Significant Difference

Type 1 Diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with abnormal liver function, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Cordycepin improves hepatic metabolic pathways leading to recovery from liver damage. We investigated the effects of cordycepin in streptozotocin-induced T1DM mice via the expression of liver proteins. Twenty-four mice were divided into four equal groups: normal (N), normal mice treated with cordycepin (N+COR), diabetic mice (DM), and diabetic mice treated with cordycepin (DM+COR). Mice in each treatment group were intraperitoneally injection of cordycepin at dose 24 mg/kg for 14 consecutive days. Body weight, blood glucose, and the tricarboxylic acid cycle intermediates were measured. Liver tissue protein profiling was performed using shotgun proteomics, while protein function and protein-protein interaction were predicted using PANTHER and STITCH v.5.0 software, respectively. No significant difference was observed in fasting blood glucose levels between DM and DM+COR for all time intervals. However, a significant decrease in final body weight, food intake, and water intake in DM+COR was found. Hepatic oxaloacetate and citrate levels were significantly increased in DM+COR compared to DM. Furthermore, 11 and 36 proteins were only expressed by the N+COR and DM+COR groups, respectively. Three unique proteins in DM+COR, namely, Nfat3, Flcn, and Psma3 were correlated with the production of ATP, AMPK signaling pathway, and ubiquitin proteasome system (UPS), respectively. Interestingly, a protein detected in N+COR and DM+COR (Gli3) was linked with the insulin signaling pathway. In conclusion, cordycepin might help in preventing hepatic metabolism by regulating the expression of energy-related protein and UPS to maintain cell survival. Further work on predicting the performance of metabolic mechanisms regarding the therapeutic applications of cordycepin will be performed in future.

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