Eating habits of women of childbearing age from Varna, Bulgaria

Abstract Background Eating habits of childbearing age women are an important public health determinant. The inappropriate dietary pattern of women in reproductive age leads to deviations in their nutritional status with possible adverse health consequences for them and their offspring. Both malnutrition and over nutrition can adversely affect reproductive abilities of women as well as the course and outcome of a possible pregnancy. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study on dietary habits of 107 women, aged 19 to 42 years, in Varna, Bulgaria between March-December 2019. Exclusion criteria were pregnancy and lactation. A questionnaire was applied composed of questions on diet, dietary pattern, food frequency consumption, and the respondents' physical activity. The results were compared with the National Food Based Dietary Recommendations for Adults in Bulgaria. Data was statistically analysed with SPSS version 19. Results The average age of participants was 25.65 ± 7.48 years. 22.4% of the surveyed women followed no particular diet. 35.5% and 30.8% of the respondents had daily consumption of milk and dairy products respectively. Meat consumption 3-4 times a week was reported by 29.9% of the respondents. Only 1/4 of the respondents consumed fish each week. The relative share of women who did not consume fish was 10.3%. Daily consumption of fruits and vegetables was 42.1% and 57% respectively. Conclusions The majority of the surveyed women does not follow the National recommendations for consumption frequency of milk, dairy products, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables. Respondents who do not consume fish, meat or milk and dairy products are at risk of deficiencies of both micronutrients and macronutrients. It's necessary to raise awareness about healthy eating and associated health risks. Key messages Nutrition of women of childbearing age is an important factor affecting public health. Inadequate dietary habits before conception raises the risk for the course and outcome of pregnancy with consequences for offspring health.

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A Profile of the Organic Produce Consumer

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis ◽

10.11118/actaun201866041043 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 66 (4) ◽

pp. 1043-1052

Author(s):

Martina Zámková ◽

Martin Prokop ◽

Radek Stolín

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Food Analysis ◽

Categorical Data ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Contingency Tables ◽

Organic Food ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Organic Produce ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

Our paper explores the factors influencing the consumers who buy organic food. Analysis of these factors enabled us to sort the consumers into groups based on their gender, age, education, and other identifiers. Further research then revealed more detailed shopping preferences of each one of those groups. The findings generated recommendations for producers and organic produce vendors on the best way to provide target marketing for different groups of consumers and therefore increase their sales of organic produce and food made from organic produce. Considering the use of categorical data, contingency tables and correspondence maps served as the best representation and processing tools. Data analysis showed that organic produce is most frequently purchased by respondents in the age of 45+ years, who also tend to spend more money for this range of products. At the same time, these would be the respondents, who struggle the most when recognizing organic produce and who have often never seen any advertisement for it. The respondents aged 25 years and less tend to purchase organic produce least frequently; they also often do not care about the origin of organic produce. Almost the same applies to families with multiple children. However, young respondents often grow their own organic produce. There is still a not insignificant percentage of consumers, who consider organic produce to be expensive and who do not believe in their qualities. As it turns out, when it comes to organic produce the respondents purchase most frequently fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products.

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A comparison of dietary habits among women in Japan and Hawaii

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1079/phn2003531 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 319-326 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Yumie Takata ◽

Gertraud Maskarinec ◽

Adrian Franke ◽

Chisato Nagata ◽

Hiroyuki Shimizu

Keyword(s):

Dairy Products ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Disease Risk ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Japanese Women ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Food Frequency ◽

Chronic Disease Risk ◽

Caucasian Women

AbstractObjective:To compare the dietary habits of Japanese women in Japan with those of Japanese and Caucasian women living in Hawaii.Design:Data from two previous cross-sectional studies conducted within two years in Hawaii and Gifu, Japan were pooled and analysed. Dietary intakes were assessed with validated food-frequency questionnaires and urine samples were collected for isoflavone measurement.Setting:Participants were recruited through mammography clinics in both locations.Subjects:In Hawaii, 164 Caucasian and 146 Japanese women; in Japan, 206 women.Results:Dietary habits differed considerably by ethnicity and location. In comparison to the Caucasian diet, the diet in Japan was relatively low in fat and high in carbohydrates and protein, whereas the Japanese women in Hawaii reported intermediate intakes. Japanese women in Gifu consumed a diet that was relatively high in fish, soy, eggs and vegetables, and low in fruits, dairy products and meat. In contrast, the Caucasian women consumed the most dairy products and fruits and the Japanese women in Hawaii reported the highest grain and meat intakes.Conclusions:The diet of Japanese women in Hawaii appeared to be a combination of foods eaten in Japan and the dietary habits of Caucasian women in Hawaii, but eating habits in Japan are also different from traditional nutritional patterns. This study illustrates several problems related to dietary comparisons across populations and provides information for future investigations on chronic disease risk.

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Evidence of the Importance of Dietary Habits Regarding Depressive Symptoms and Depression

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17051616 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 1616 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tina Ljungberg ◽

Emma Bondza ◽

Connie Lethin

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Public Healthcare ◽

Dietary Recommendations ◽

Public Health Professionals ◽

Prevention And Treatment ◽

Healthy Eating Habits

Background: Mental illness is one of the fastest rising threats to public health, of which depression and anxiety disorders are increasing the most. Research shows that diet is associated with depressive symptoms or depression (depression). Aim: This study aimed to investigate the diets impact on depression, by reviewing the scientific evidence for prevention and treatment interventions. Method: A systematic review was conducted, and narrative synthesis analysis was performed. Result: Twenty scientific articles were included in this review. The result showed that high adherence to dietary recommendations; avoiding processed foods; intake of anti-inflammatory diet; magnesium and folic acid; various fatty acids; and fish consumption had a depression. Public health professionals that work to support and motivate healthy eating habits may help prevent and treat depression based on the evidence presented in the results of this study. Further research is needed to strengthen a causal relationship and define evidence-based strategies to implement in prevention and treatment by public healthcare.

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Aflatoxin M1 levels in milk and dairy products in Greece – Relation to public health

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN ◽

10.1016/j.clnesp.2016.03.049 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

pp. e66-e67

Author(s):

Eleni Malissiova ◽

Eymorfia Maraidoni ◽

Dimitra Kyriazi ◽

Michael Gonidakis ◽

Athanasios Manouras ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Aflatoxin M1 ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

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Nutritional knowledge in an Italian population of children, pre-adolescents and adolescents

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980013000311 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 708-714 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Anna Tallarini ◽

Alessandra Zabeo ◽

Anita Ferraretto

Keyword(s):

Fast Food ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Age Groups ◽

Educational Interventions ◽

Italian Population ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Healthy Nutrition ◽

School Period ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate general knowledge about nutrition in an Italian population of children, pre-adolescents and adolescents.DesignKnowledge about nutrition-related items such as healthy eating, breakfast, snacks, fast food, beverages, fruits and vegetables, cereals and tubers, meat/fish/legumes/eggs, milk and dairy products, fats and dressings, and sweets was analysed by means of a self-administered questionnaire (QuesCA IT) containing thirty-one questions, that was translated and adapted from a Swiss version (QuesCA) previously used in Geneva and Vaud.SettingNorth of Italy (Bergamo, Milan).SubjectsStudents (n 614) belonging to two different age groups: 9–11 years (GR1) and 12–16 years (GR2).ResultsData analysis showed that nutritional knowledge varied in relation to the age of the participants, increasing in particular in the older group, although this difference was not statistically significant for all the considered items. Nutritional knowledge also varied in relation to the gender of the participants, with females in particular seeming to possess better cognition. For each age group there was poor knowledge about the items healthy diet, snacks, milk and dairy products, meat/fish/legumes/eggs, and fats and dressings. Moreover, the percentage of participants who declared own knowledge as insufficient was higher in GR2 compared with GR1.ConclusionsThe present research demonstrates a lack of knowledge about the main concepts of healthy nutrition both in the youngest and oldest participants of the survey. This evidence, together with the presence of higher self-consciousness in GR2, should be taken into account in specific educational interventions during the school period.

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HYGIENIC ASSESSMENT OF THE FOOD BEHAVIOR OF YOUNGER SCHOOLCHILDREN OF SMOLENSK

ЗДОРОВЬЕ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ И СРЕДА ОБИТАНИЯ - ЗНиСО / PUBLIC HEALTH AND LIFE ENVIRONMENT ◽

10.35627/2219-5238/2019-320-11-38-41 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 38-41

Author(s):

E.А. Tsukareva ◽

А.V. Avchinnikov ◽

I.L. Alimova ◽

D.A. Avchinnikova

Keyword(s):

Healthy Eating ◽

Fast Food ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Physical Development ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Food Sources ◽

Food Behavior ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

A hygienic assessment of the eating habits of younger schoolchildren of Smolensk was carried out. A survey of 307 schoolchildren of 3–4 grades with various parameters of physical development in the field of nutrition and lifestyle was carried out. The respondents’ diet showed: insufficient and irregular consumption of food – sources of animal protein (meat, milk and dairy products, fish), lack of vegetables, popularity of fast-food products, sweets and sweet carbonated drinks. The violations in the diet and the level of motor activity are most pronounced in the group of children with overweight and obesity. The results confirm the need to develop preventive measures aimed at developing a healthy eating culture among schoolchildren.

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Eating habits among the Omsk Oblast population and poor nutrition in association with cardiovascular diseases according to the ESSE-RF2 study

Russian Journal of Cardiology ◽

10.15829/1560-4071-2021-4383 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (5) ◽

pp. 4383

Author(s):

I. A. Viktorova ◽

V. L. Stasenko ◽

N. G. Shirlina ◽

G. A. Muromtseva ◽

M. A. Livzan

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Red Meat ◽

Cottage Cheese ◽

Omsk Oblast ◽

Fresh Vegetables ◽

Vegetables And Fruits

Aim. To assess the prevalence of eating habits among the Omsk Oblast population and their association with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) according to the ESSERF2 study.Material and methods. In the ESSE-RF2 study with persons aged 25-64 years (random sample, n=1648), the dietary habits of 21 food groups were assessed using the questionnaire method. Results. Insufficient consumption of vegetables and fruits was revealed in 60,0% and 68,7% of the region’s population, which is 1,5-2,2 times higher than amongRussians. The daily intake of cereals is 2,3 times higher than that of pasta, especially in those with CVDs. In the region, poultry is preferred. Poultry at least once a week is consumed by 91,7% of Omsk residents, red meat — 74,8%, and fish — only 35,2% (vs 84,7%, 83,1% and 65,1% in Russians, respectively). The daily intake of liquid dairy products is low. Cheese and cottage cheese is consumed significantly lower than the national average, while legumes — 4 times lower. The presence of confectionery in the daily diet of 40,3% of Omsk residents looks more favorable than the average among Russians. In addition, 50% of the population eat pickles only 1-2 times a month (significantly less than in Russia). On the contrary, 60,9% of Omsk residents regularly (daily-weekly) consume meat and sausages (56,0% in Russia, p=0,000). Omsk residents with CVDs refrain from excessive consumption of sugar, other sweets, meat and sausages, pickles and marinades. They are almost 2 times more likely to exclude red meat from the diet or reduce its daily consumption than people without CVDs. Salting of cooked food, consumption of vegetables and fruits, fish, seafood and dairy products practically did not depend on CVDs.Conclusion. The food habits of Omsk residents differs from the national one in many products. People with CVDs have unfavorable eating habits: reduced consumption of fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, seafood, legumes and nuts. Patients do not change their diet in favor of cardioprotective products and decrease in adding more salt. Although, they more often refuse meat and sausages, pickles, marinades, sweets, and pasta, and increase the consumption of cereals.

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NUTRITIONAL STATUS IDENTIFICATION AND EATING HABITS OF A REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF PREGNANT WOMEN

Current Trends in Natural Sciences ◽

10.47068/ctns.2021.v10i20.014 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (20) ◽

pp. 102-111

Author(s):

Adriana Macri ◽

Fulvia Ancuța Manolache

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Market Research ◽

Eating Habits ◽

National Level ◽

Varied Diet ◽

Group Members ◽

Nutritional Balance ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

There are special nutritional requirements in pregnancy, in which the intake of nutrients exerts its action both on the woman and the conception product. Therefore, the balance and diversity are the key of a proper nutrition during the pregnancy. Combining food categories is the best way to ensure nutritional balance during pregnancy period. A market research was performed on a representative sample at national level of 120 persons, in order to identify the nutritional status of pregnant women in this group. The market research highlighted the diet structure of the studied group, the categories of foods consumed weekly by the group members, as well as their frequency of consumption. The results of the study indicated a varied diet of pregnant women, but the frequency of consumption should be reviewed for certain food categories, thus: increased for: milk and dairy products, fish, oily fruits; lower, in fatty foods and salt.

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Hygienic assessment of public health risks caused by food contamination with organochlorine pesticides

10.24075/rbh.2021.006 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

DO Gorbachev ◽

OV Sazonova ◽

MYu Gavryushin ◽

LM Borodina

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Risk Assessment ◽

Organochlorine Pesticides ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Carcinogenic Risk ◽

The Body ◽

Epidemiological Surveillance ◽

Food Groups ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

Human economic activity leads to the accumulation of anthropogenic contaminants in food. The aim of the study was to analyze the public health risk associated with the oral intake of organochlorine pesticides (HCH, DDT), which are widely used in agriculture. The risk assessment was carried out taking into account data on the actual nutrition of 1798 people (823 men and 975 women) aged 18 to 65 years using the Nutri-prof software package. To assess the contamination of food with organochlorine pesticides, 16510 samples of various food groups were analyzed. The greatest non-carcinogenic risk due to the intake of HCH into the body with food is due to the consumption of bread and bread products, vegetables and melons, potatoes, milk and dairy products; meat and meat products, milk and dairy products. The highest level of total individual carcinogenic risk for DDT and HCH, taking into account the median concentration, corresponds to the third range and is acceptable for professional groups. The excess of the background risk values for the endocrine system in the consumption of bread and bakery products occurs at the age of 45, the transition from a negligible level of risk to a level of moderate risk occurs at the age of 65. The results obtained indicate the effectiveness of the system of sanitary and epidemiological surveillance over food safety, the methodological approach to risk assessment under consideration allows making timely management decisions, taking into account the nature of work and nutritional characteristics.

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