scholarly journals A Comparative Study on the Nutritional Profile of Male and Female Sportspersons

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-167
Author(s):  
Harveen Kaur ◽  
Neerja Singla
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
The Impact ◽  
General Profile

To study the impact of dietary pattern on nutritional status of sportspersons, a sample of 120 sportspersons including 60 vegetarian and 60 non-vegetarian in the age group of 16-25 years were selected from Punjab Agricultural University and Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana. The data regarding general profile, anthropometric measurements, hemoglobin levels, dietary and nutrient intake of the sportspersons was collected. It was revealed that percent adequacy of all the food groups including cereals, pulses, vegetables and sugar was inadequate. However, intake of fruits and milk and milk products was found to be higher. Among nutrient intake, the percent adequacy of energy, protein, fat and iron was found to be inadequate among vegetarian and non-vegetarian category of both the genders, however, that of calcium, folic acid was found to be more than adequate. Among vegetarian males 6.7 percent and 3.4 percent among non-vegetarian males were found to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 18.5, whereas 40 and 30 percent vegetarian and non-vegetarian females were underweight respectively. The potential health benefits of a vegetarian diet have been reported among non athletes. However, it was considered relevant to consider the benefits of a vegetarian diet among athletes and whether their nutritional status can be improved or compromised in any ways. Therefore, in the present study a comparison was made with regard to various parameters of nutritional status of the vegetarian and non- vegetarian male and female sportspersons.

Trends in Dietary Intake of Vitamins A, C, and E in German Children and Adolescents – Results of the DONALD Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 335-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexy ◽  
Kersting ◽  
Sichert-Hellert
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Time Trends ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Fortified Food ◽  
Vitamin Intake ◽  
Dietary Records ◽  
The Impact

Intake of vitamins A, C, and E was evaluated and age and time trends were assessed on the basis of 3-day weighed dietary records (n = 5121) of 2- to 18-year old boys (n = 417) and girls (n = 425) enrolled in the DONALD Study (Dortmund Nutritional and Anthropometric Longitudinally Designed Study) 1986–2001. Intake of vitamin A remains stable over time, intake of vitamin C increases linearly, and intake of vitamin E follows a nonlinear trend. Age trends of vitamins A and C (per MJ) were nonlinear with a minimum at the beginning adolescence, while intake of vitamin E (per MJ) increased linearly. Girls had higher nutrient densities but lower intakes expressed as percent of reference values. Fortified food in total had a higher impact on time trends of nutrient intake than other single food groups defined here. Our results point to the impact of the food industry on long-term nutrient intake, but also underline the necessity of nutrition education even in young age groups to improve vitamin intake.

scholarly journals Prospective Analysis of Food Consumption and Nutritional Status and the Impact on the Dietary Inflammatory Index in Women with Breast Cancer during Chemotherapy

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isis Danyelle Dias Custódio ◽  
Fernanda de Paula Franco ◽  
Eduarda da Costa Marinho ◽  
Taísa Sabrina Silva Pereira ◽  
Mariana Tavares Miranda Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Dietary Inflammatory Index ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Inflammatory Index ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Time Point

Considering the implications of adverse effects of chemotherapy (CT) and the potential impact of diet on patients’ recovery, this study aimed to prospectively evaluate the association between the consumption of food groups, patients’ Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII®) scores, and their nutritional status. Anthropometric and dietary assessments of 55 women with breast cancer (BC) were performed at three time points. T0 is the time point after the first CT cycle, T1 is the time point after the intermediate CT cycle, and T2 is the time point after the last CT cycle. We identified a significant increase in weight, body mass index, and waist circumference during CT. Consumption of poultry and eggs was higher in T1 when compared to T2, while consumption of total fruit and total vegetables was higher at T0 compared to T1 and T2. The diet became more pro-inflammatory over the course of treatment (X2(2) = 61.127), and was related to higher abdominal adiposity. Total fruit (T0: R2 = 0.208, T1: R2 = 0.095, T2: R2 = 0.120) and total vegetable consumption (T0: R2 = 0.284, T1: R2 = 0.365, T2: R2 = 0.580) predicted DII® change at the three-time points. Meanwhile, consumption of total grains was significantly associated only with T1 (R2 = 0.084) and T2 (R2 = 0.118), and consumption of simple sugars was significantly associated only with T0 (R2 = 0.137) and T1 (R2 = 0.126). Changes in food consumption led to an increase in the inflammatory profile of the diet, suggesting the necessity to improve the guidelines during and after CT. These results reinforce the need to promote healthier eating practices in concert with maintaining a healthy nutritional status in women with BC treated with CT.

scholarly journals The Nutritional Preponderance and Propensity to COVID-19 in Children

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Dhanasekhar Kesavelu ◽  
◽  
Lekha VS ◽  
Sarah Nalliannan ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
Status Analysis ◽  
Very High

Aims & Objectives: Nutrition plays a very important role in the Immunity and Immunoregulation in children. The risk of acquiring an infection is very high in malnourished and underweight children, which is what we venture out to find out in our study by researching the susceptibility for COVID-19 in children and comparing it with their nutritional status. Materials & Methods: Our Tertiary Childrens hospital had 46 COVID positive children admitted in 2020, the nutritional status analysis, showed that there were four children 8.6% (n=4) in Obese category, 19.5%, nine (n=9) children were Overweight, 17.39 %, 8 children Underweight (n=8) and 25 children were 54.3% well nourished. Results: This case series describes the various features in COVID-19 in children with and without co-morbidities primarily focusing on the nutritional profile. This is the first single centre case series globally on COVID-19. Our cohort showed no significant relation between COVID-19 and the nutritional status. We saw an equal distribution of COVID-19 in children irrespective of their nutritional status at admission. Conclusions: We did not notice any statistical significance in the age group or the nutritional status in children infected with COVID-19

The impact of cell phone addiction on adolescent hobbies – A field study on a sample of Young Saudis –: تأثير إدمان الهواتف الخلوية على هوايات المراهقين - دراسة ميدانية على عينة من الشباب السعوديين -

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasil Abubakar Hamzah, Afnan Abdullah Qutub
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Value Of Time ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
School Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Impact

The overuse of mobile phones by teenagers has become a common occurrence in our time. Therefore, this research aims to study the impact of cell phone addiction, cell phone cons, and the effect of applications on adolescent behaviors. This survey used the questionnaire to gather information from participants. The study targeted a group of male and female school students in Jeddah in the 14- 16 age group, who numbered 270. The study found that most students spend a lot of time on these apps or one of them: (Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) without realizing the value of time wasted on these apps. The study also showed that Saudi teenagers use mobile phones and their applications to serve and develop hobbies. Despite the negative effects of mobile use such as sleep and insomnia, the sample praised its ability to control the use of mobile phones and that overuse does not reach the stage of addiction. The study recommends reducing the use of cell phones so that adolescents can hone and focus their skills. The study also recommends conducting qualitative studies to identify the quality of identities and how mobile devices contribute to the refinement and development of technical and technical hobbies.

scholarly journals Socio-economic variables influence the prevalence of inadequate nutrient intake in Brazilian adolescents: results from a population-based survey

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 1533-1538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliseu Verly Junior ◽  
Chester Luis Galvão Cesar ◽  
Regina Mara Fisberg ◽  
Dirce Maria Lobo Marchioni
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Parental Educational Level ◽  
Socio Economic Variables

AbstractObjectiveTo estimate the prevalence of inadequate nutrient intake among adolescents and the association between socio-economic variables and nutritional status.DesignCross-sectional study with a population-based sample.SettingsThe usual nutrient intake distribution was estimated using the Iowa State University method. The Estimated Average Requirement cut-off point method was used to determine the proportion of adolescents with inadequate intake for each nutrient, according to sex, income, parental educational level and nutritional status.SubjectsTwenty-four-hour dietary recalls were applied in 525 male and female Brazilian adolescents aged 14–18 years.ResultsThe highest prevalence of inadequate nutrient intake was observed for vitamin E (99 % in both sexes). For male and female adolescents, the prevalence of inadequate intake was: Mg, 89 % and 84 %; vitamin A, 78 % and 71 %; vitamin C, 79 % and 53 %; and vitamin B6, 21 % and 33 %, respectively. The prevalence of inadequate intake for niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, Se, Cu and vitamin B12 was <15 %. Individuals in the lower income and lower parental educational level strata had the highest risk of having inadequate intake for P, riboflavin and vitamins A, B6 and B12. Compared with non-overweight individuals, overweight individuals had a higher risk of inadequate intake for Mg, vitamin A, P, thiamin and riboflavin.ConclusionsThe present study found a high prevalence of inadequate intake of nutrients that are recognised as being protective against chronic diseases. Adolescents in the lower income and lower parental educational level strata were less likely to have their nutrient intake requirements met.

Impact of garden cress supplemented biscuits on nutritional profile of malnourished and anemic school children (seven–nine years)

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 553-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanu Jain ◽  
Kiran Grover ◽  
Navjot Kaur Gill
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
School Children ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Garden Cress ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the impact of garden cress supplemented biscuits on the nutritional status of malnourished children. Design/methodology/approach For the present study, 60 underweight and anemic seven-nine-year-old school children were selected according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification and divided into two groups, i.e. experimental (30) and control (30). Biscuits (60 g) developed using roasted garden cress seeds were supplemented to the experimental group, while biscuits without garden cress seeds were provided to control group for a period of three months and impact was observed in terms of improvement in nutritional status of subjects before and after the supplementation. Findings The food and nutrient intake increased with increased percent nutrient adequacy and sharp increase (p ≤ 0.05) was noticed in cereal, fat and sugar after supplementation. Average height, weight, body mass index and mid-upper arm circumference increased, with 3.56 and 0.87 per cent gain in weight and height (p ≤ 0.05) respectively. Hemoglobin levels increased from 10.6 to 11g/dl with little improvement (p ≤ 0.05) in proteins, albumin and other indices of blood profile and nine subjects fell in non-anemic category. Research limitations/implications The diets of both groups were not controlled, which might have varied the results. Practical implications Garden cress-seed-enriched biscuits were able to have a positive impact on the nutritional profile of malnourished and anemic school children. Social/implications The duration of supplementation was short, which may have affected these results. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to perform long-duration supplementation study for more accurate results. Originality/value This paper identifies the need for promoting garden cress seeds in supplementary foods to reduce malnutrition.

scholarly journals A Study Protocol for a Parallel-Designed Trial Evaluating the Impact of Plant-Based Diets in Comparison to Animal-Based Diets on Health Status and Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases—The Nutritional Evaluation (NuEva) Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Dawczynski
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Intervention Period ◽  
Clinical Trial Registration ◽  
The Impact

Background and Aims: Currently, there is a continuing upward trend for plant-based lifestyles in Germany and Europe. The implementation of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles is characterized by omitting defined food groups such as fish, meat, sausage (vegetarians), or dairy products and honey (vegans). This carries the risk of an undersupply of valuable nutrients. The NuEva study is designed to examine this hypothesis and to evaluate the impact of plant-based diets on health status and disease risk.Methods: The NuEva study is a parallel-designed trial with at least 55 participants for each diet (vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian [rare meat/sausage consumption, once or twice per week]), and participants who consume a traditional Western diet as the control group. In the screening period critical nutrients are identified for the studied diets by analysis of a broad spectrum of nutrients in the human samples (fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, nutrient metabolites).Results: Based on the data from the screening period, defined menu plans, ensuring an adequate nutrient intake in accordance with the nutritional guidelines are prepared for each group. The plans are adapted and personalized to individual energy requirements based on the basal metabolic rate and physical activity level. The compliance with the NuEva concept and their impact on nutrient status and cardiovascular risk factors are validated during the intervention period of the NuEva study over 1 year. To investigate the impact of the studied diets on the microbiome, feces samples are collected at the beginning and after the 12 months intervention period (follow up: 12 months).Conclusion: The NuEva study is designed to investigate the impact of common diets on health and disease status, with focus on prevention of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the effectiveness of the prepared nutritional coaching strategy, ensuring optimal nutrient intake in accordance with the guidelines, is validated during the intervention period of the NuEva study.Clinical Trial Registration: Registered under ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier no. NCT03582020.

scholarly journals Assessment of Macro Nutrients and Micro Nutrients Intake of Collage Age Population: A Population Based Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-103
Author(s):  
V Bhavani ◽  
N Prabhavathy Devi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutrient Deficiency ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Food Composition Tables ◽  
Dietary Record ◽  
Nutrients Intake

Background: In present India, due to increased urbanization and various other factors, there is a drastic change in the dietary patterns of college students and young adults.  Maintaining the right eating habits of college student means a lot for the prevention of many diseases that could occur in adult period. Aim: To evaluate the Macro and micro nutrients intake of the college population of Chennai Methods and Tools: Using Random sampling techniques, 1000 (500 male and 500 female) college students were selected and data regarding food frequency intake was evaluated. Nutrient intake is assessed by means of three-day dietary record. The food consumed for three consecutive days were recorded by the subjects. Food intake data were converted into raw amounts in terms of food groups and in turn were translated into energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and fiber using food composition tables. The nutrient intakes of the subjects were computed against Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for ensuring the appropriateness of intake derived based on RDA.  The data were tabulated and subjected to appropriate statistical analysis. Results: Consumption of Macro nutrient intake and micro nutrients were found to be more among male than female. Only vitamin C intake found to be more among female than male. It is clear that both male and female did not meet the requirements of RDA. Fat intake was more than the RDA for both male and female participants. Conclusion: Our study concludes that Macro and micro nutrient deficiency is prevalent among our study population, irrespective of the gender, whereas fat intake is more than the RDA which is leading cause for obesity and other non-communicable diseases. Thus it is essential to educate the students to consume nutrient densed food and reduce the intake of energy densed food.

scholarly journals Impacts of Eating Behaviors of Pregnant and Lactating Women on the Nutritional Status of Children under 6 Months in the Lake-Chad Region

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-38
Author(s):  
Abdel-Aziz Ousmane Mahamat ◽  
Marie Modestine Kana Sop ◽  
Himeda Makhlouf ◽  
Marlyne-Joséphine Mananga
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Lake Chad ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
The Impact

Background: Malnutrition causes real problems, especially for the survival and growth of children on the one hand and for the health of pregnant and lactating women on the other. Purpose: The purpose of our study is to evaluate the impact of pregnant and lactating women's eating behaviors on the nutritional status of children under 6 months in the Lake Chad Region. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study of 380 patients including 106 pregnant women 137 lactating women and 137 children under 6 months of age identified in few hospitals and health centers in the Lake Chad Region was conducted from October 1 to November 30, 2017, using a questionnaire administered to pregnant and lactating women after their consent. The 24-hour recall and the frequency of consumption of the food groups allowed us to evaluate the food intake of the surveyed women. The nutritional status of mothers and children was assessed by anthropometric and biochemical measures. The data was analyzed using the SPSS version 20 software. The Chi-square test allowed us to establish the correlations between the different variables at a significance level set at 5%. Results: This study found that only 8.5% and 10.9% of pregnant and lactating women respectively had satisfactory dietary diversity scores. The exclusive breastfeeding rate was 11.7% and the immediate initiation rate for breastfeeding after delivery was 50.4%. The children had 19% wasting, 31.4% stunting, 34.3% underweight and 56.4% anemia. Respectively, 34% and 29% of pregnant and lactating women were malnourished; 17% and 10.2% were at risk of malnutrition, with 60.6 % and 50% prevalence of anemia respectively. Conclusion: The modifiable factors that significantly influenced the nutritional status of children were: maternal feeding behaviors such as low dietary diversity scores and daily meals lack of hygiene and sanitary follow-up, underweight and presence of children anemia in mothers.

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