CHILDREN`S LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS IN RELATION TO ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICES: A FAMILY PRACTICE STUDY

Introduction. Obesity prevention in children represents one of the main concerns in primary care. In order to develop into a healthy adult, the child has to follow a healthy lifestyle in all aspects: nutritional, behavioral, physical and recreational. Our main goal was to identify which habits may influence the children’s somatic development.Method. Our study, performed in a family practice, consisted in a questionnaire regarding physical activity, diet and use of electronic devices.After obtaining the parent’s and child’s informed consent to participate in our cross-sectional study, 98 consecutive children aged 5-15 years, examined in the family practice, were enlisted. After collecting the answers, weight, height, waist circumference, wrist circumference, subscapular skinfold thickness were measured and body mass index was calculated.Results. The analysis of the relationship between the anthropometric data showed a significant difference between girls and boys only in respect of the wrist circumference. The groups performing daily household activities had a significantly increased weight, BMI, abdominal and wrist circumference. Participation in physical education classes in school was associated significantly only with the wrist circumference. Frequent change of the option for extracurricular sport showed a significant difference in weight, waist circumference, and wrist in favor of the group that practiced many sports. Fast food diet and the type of alimentary habits of the family (home cooked, pre-cooked, or ordered food) showed differences between medians of the anthropometric indices with higher values for those eating more frequently fast food or ordered food, yet without reaching statistical significance.Conclusion. Both girls and boys, in the presence of an unhealthy lifestyle (lack of recreational and educational physical activity, food habits, inappropriate time spent in front of a screen) had unfavorable adiposity indices.

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The Relationship Between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Body Composition in Nutrition and Dietetic Students

Proceedings of The Nutrition Society ◽

10.1017/s0029665120002876 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽

Author(s):

Servet Madencioğlu ◽

Sevinç Yücecan

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Composition ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Near East ◽

Female Students ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mediterranean ◽

Nutrition And Dietetics ◽

The Relationship

AbstractIntroductionThe determination of level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) in young adults has been investigated in countries situated near the Mediterranean region generally. The main purpose of this study were to determine differences in body composition by gender and level of adherence to the MD and to determine the relationship between body composition and level of adherence to the MD in Nutrition and Dietetics students at Near East University in Cyprus.Materials and MethodsThe study was conducted on 126 Nutrition and Dietetics students, aged 18 to 32 years. MDS was calculated, and then classified into three groups: good (36–55 points), moderate (21–35 points), and poor (0–20 points). Body composition was assessed using bioelectrical impedance (BIA). Anthropometrical measurements; height (H), body weight (BW), waist circumference (WC) and hip circumference (HC) were assessed according to standardized procedures and physical activity (PA) was assessed by using International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-short form). The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee at Near East University.ResultsAccording to study results 31.0% of students were found out to low adherence, while 69.0% of students had moderate adherence to the MD. There is no student had high adherence to the MD. There was no significant difference (p = 0.877) between the male and female students in terms of adherence to Mediterranean diet. The findings indicate that the eating habits of the Nutrition and Dietetics students, even those studying nutrition, are in need of improvement. The results show that 78.6% of students were normal and 21.4% of students were overweight and obese. Male students’ BW (p = 0.000), WC (p = 0.000) and HC (p = 0.015) were higher than females’, while female students’ fat mass (FM) (p = 0.000) was higher than males’. However, there is no significant difference between BW (p = 0.724), FM (p = 0.896), BMI (p = 0.691), WC (p = 0.632) and HC (p = 0.982) neither low adherence nor moderate adherence to the MD. Most of students minimal active according to IPAQ scores (41.2%) and there is no significant difference IPAQ score and adherence to the MD (p = 0.923).DiscussionOne of the healthiest diets worldwide is the traditional MD. Several studies have shown, that higher adherence to the MD is inversely related with BMI, waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHR). Little is known of how adherence to the MD is related to body composition, especially in university students. Further large-scale studies are required to clarify the relationship between adherence to the MD and body composition

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Sex Differences in Body Mass Index, Mediterranean Diet Adherence, and Physical Activity Level among Italian Adolescents

Health Behavior and Policy Review ◽

10.14485/hbpr.7.6.8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. 596-603

Author(s):

Francesca Mastorci ◽

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Cristina Doveri ◽

Gabriele Trivellini ◽

Anselmo Casu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Activity Level ◽

Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽

Lifestyle Habits ◽

Female Population ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Italian Adolescents

Objective: Unhealthy lifestyle habits during adolescence are linked to a higher risk of chronic degenerative disease during adulthood. The aim of this study was to assess the lifestyle habits among Italian adolescents, considering the potential influence of sex. Methods: Data were collected from 1707 eligible students. Demographic, dietary, and lifestyle data were collected, by using KIDMED and PAQ-C instruments. Results: The overall population had a medium adherence to a Mediterranean diet (58%, KIDMED score: 2.11 ± 0.64). There was no statistically significant difference in adherence by sex. We found boys to be more physically active than girls (p < .001). Considering ponderal index status, boys had turned out to be more overweight and obese respectively (13% and 4% respect to 10% and 2% in female population, p < .05, respectively), due to the presence of only one risk factor (medium or low both in diet and in physical activity score). Conclusions: Our results showed that our population stands at average levels both for its adherence to the Mediterranean diet and for physical activity, with males having a higher percentage of overweight and obesity. Importantly, in contrast to girls, boys have a higher risk of obesity, also in the presence of a single risk factor.

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The Association Between the Incidence of Acne Vulgaris and Lifestyle Factors Including Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, and Bathing Frequency

Journal of Skin and Stem Cell ◽

10.5812/jssc.114161 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Arezoo Bajelan ◽

Mehdi Ghaebi ◽

Maryam Javadi ◽

Ameneh Barikani ◽

Akram Beheshti ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Fast Food ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Significant Difference

Background: Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial skin disease affecting many of the world’s population throughout their lives and can cause severe emotional distress and psychological disorders such as poor self-image, depression, and anxiety. Several underlying risk factors are known for acne development, and many, including inappropriate lifestyle, are yet to be studied. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to determine the role of lifestyle factors including dietary habits, physical activity, and bathing frequency in the incidence of acne vulgaris. Methods: The study population included 425 subjects, of whom 171 were acne patients (the case group), and 254 were non-acne patients (the control group). All participants filled out a questionnaire addressing their demographic information and some lifestyle habits. The data were analyzed by SPSS. Results: Fast food consumption was significantly higher in the case than in the control group (P = 0.008). Dairy intake and bathing frequency were significantly higher among non-acne patients than those with acne (P < 0.001 and P = 0.001, respectively). Vegetable consumption, water intake, and the number of episodes and minutes of physical activity per week were not significantly different between the two groups (P = 0.1, P = 0.4, P = 0.9, and P = 0.8, respectively). The mean weight of participants was significantly higher in the case than in the control group (P = 0.001). Conclusions: There was no significant difference in most of the studied factors between the two groups. Therefore, further studies are needed to assess the role of other underlying conditions such as genetic factors and hormonal changes in the development of acne vulgaris.

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PENGARUH SENAM BUGAR LANSIA TERHADAP KADAR TRIGLISERIDA

Jurnal e-Biomedik ◽

10.35790/ebm.1.1.2013.4631 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ronald Sondakh ◽

Damajanty Pangemanan ◽

Sylvia Marunduh

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Experimental Design ◽

Fat Body ◽

Paired Sample ◽

Group Test ◽

Physical Conditions ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Family ◽

Before And After ◽

Reduced Physical Activity

Abstract : Triglycerides are one of fat body. Elevated levels of triglycerides occur because of obesity, alcohol consumption, sugar, and lack of activity, induced accumulation of triglycerides in the blood. Elderly is individuals with a restriction of physical activity due to physical conditions or disallowance of the family. This restriction leads to reduced physical activity that very useful for lowering triglycerides level. This causes an increase triglyceride levels. This study aims to look at the influence of elderly aerobics exercise on triglyceride levels. This research was an experimental design of the field with pre-post one group test. Samples were 30 elderly that lived in BPLU Senja Cerah, Paniki Bawah. Samples fasting for 8 hours to blood sampling. Tests performed are elderly aerobics exercise performed for 30 minutes in a 3x a week for 3 weeks. The results analyze with paired sample t-test to determine the differenc e in the results triglyceride levels before and after exercise. The obtained results showed a highly significant difference between triglycerides levels before and after exercise with α = 0,004 (<0,05) as shown by thitung (3.153) > Ttabel (2.045) Elderly aerobics exercise showed a significant effect in reducing trigiyceride levels in the blood. Keyword: elderly aerobics exercise, triglycerides, elderly. Abstrak: Trigliserida merupakan salah satu lemak didalam tubuh. Peningkatan kadar trigliserida terjadi karena kegemukan, konsumsi alkohol, gula, serta kurangnya aktivitas sehingga menyebabkan penumpukan trigliserida dalam darah. Lansia merupakan individu yang mengalami pembatasan aktivitas fisik dikarenakan kondisi fisik atau larangan dari keluarga. Pembatasan ini menyebabkan berkurangnya aktivitas fisik yang berguna untuk menurunkan kadar trigliserida dalam darah. Hal ini menyebabkan peningkatan kadar trigliserida dalam darah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh senam bugar lansia terhadap kadar trigliserida. Penelitian ini bersifat ekperimental lapangan dengan rancangan pre-post one group test. Sampel berjumlah 30 orang yang merupakan Lansia yang berada di BPLU Senja Cerah, Paniki Bawah. Sampel berpuasa selama 10 jam sebelum dilakukan pengambilan darah. Tes yang dilakukan adalah senam bugar lansia yang dilakukan selama 30 menit dalam 3x seminggu selama 3 minggu. Hasil yang didapatkan diolah dengan uji t berpasangan untuk melihat perbedaan hasil kadar trigliserida sebelum melakukan senam dan setelah melakukan senam. Hasil yang didapatkan menunjukkan perbedaan yang sangat signifikan antara kadar trigliserida lansia sebelum senam dan sesudah senam dengan α = 0,004 (<0,05%) hal ini ditunjukkan dengan thitung (3,153) > ttabel (2,045). Senam bugar lansia memberikan pengaruh yang sangat signifikan dalam menurunkan kadar trigliserida dalam darah. Kata Kunci: aktivitas fisik, senam bugar, trigliserida, lansia.

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Prospective Association of Maternal Educational Level with Child’s Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Diet Quality

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu14010160 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 160

Author(s):

Gabriela Cárdenas-Fuentes ◽

Clara Homs ◽

Catalina Ramírez-Contreras ◽

Charlotte Juton ◽

Rafael Casas-Esteve ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Educational Level ◽

Screen Time ◽

Fast Food ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽

Baked Goods ◽

Maternal Educational Level

Evidence has identified unhealthy lifestyle behaviors as the main contributors to obesity in children, so it is essential to identify factors that could influence children’s lifestyles. The objective of the present study was to analyze the association of baseline maternal educational level with child’s physical activity, screen time, and dietary habits at follow-up. This community-based cohort study was carried out between 2012 and 2014 and included 1405 children aged 8 to 10 years old. Maternal educational level was used as an indicator of child’s socioeconomic status. Physical activity, screen time, and dietary habits were assessed by validated questionnaires. The odds of having commercially baked goods for breakfast [OR 1.47 (95% CI 1.03 to 2.10)], going more than once a week to a fast-food restaurant [OR 1.64 (95% CI 1.20 to 2.26)], and taking sweets and candys several times a day [OR 3.23 (95% CI 2.14 to 4.87) were significantly higher among children whose mothers had a lower educational level compared to their peers whose mothers had a higher level. These associations held for taking sweets and candy several times a day after additional adjustment for the corresponding dietary behavior at baseline. Maternal educational level was inversely associated (p < 0.001) with child’s screen time at follow up and being in the lowest maternal educational category was associated with an increased odds of surpassing the maximum recommended time of screen time of 120 min per day (OR (95% CI) 1.43 (1.07 to 1.90), p = 0.016). Maternal education is a predictor for unhealthy dietary habits and high screen time in children.

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A Pedometer-based Intervention with Daily Walking Steps and its Relationship with Nutritional Status among Overweight/Obese University Students in Kuala Terengganu

IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia ◽

10.31436/imjm.v17i3.234 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Kok J.L ◽

Asma’, A. ◽

Khairil-Shazmin K ◽

Hayati M.Y

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

University Students ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Baseline Activity ◽

Dietary Record ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of pedometer-based intervention and the relationship between daily walking steps and nutritional status among overweight/obese university students in Kuala Terengganu. Materials and methods: The study was an 8-week intervention study that included 23 overweight/obese university students. After 7 days of baseline activity, anthropometric data such as weight, height and waist circumference and a one-day dietary record were taken. The participants were divided into a control and case group. The control group (n=15) was instructed to continue with their normal activities and habits throughout the 8 weeks. The case group (n=8) was instructed to walk based on the targeted number of steps. Data such as body weight, waist circumference and a one-day dietary record were taken after the intervention. Results: Both case and control group show significant differences in body mass index (BMI) with p=0.017 and p=0.047 respectively. However, there is a large and significant difference between walking steps and BMI before and after intervention for the case group. There were no differences in any other study parameters during the 8-week study. Conclusion: In conclusion, short-term intervention with a pedometer increased physical activity and positively affected the BMI of overweight/obese participants. The use of a pedometer was efficient in measuring daily physical activity (r= 0.756, p< 0.05).

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The association between food patterns and adiposity among Canadian children at risk of overweight

Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1139/apnm-2012-0392 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 195-201 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Lei Shang ◽

Jennifer O’Loughlin ◽

Angelo Tremblay ◽

Katherine Gray-Donald

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Body Fat ◽

Screen Time ◽

Fast Food ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Body Fat Mass ◽

Children At Risk ◽

Mass Percentage ◽

Food Patterns

Identifying food patterns related to obesity can provide information for health promotion in nutrition. Food patterns and their relation with obesity among Canadian children have not been reported to date. Our aim was to identify and describe food patterns associated with obesity in children at risk of overweight. Caucasian children (n = 630) with at least 1 obese biological parent recruited into the Quebec Adiposity and Lifestyle Investigation in Youth (QUALITY) cohort were studied in cross-sectional analyses. Measures of adiposity (body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, body fat mass percentage measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), screen time, physical activity (accelerometer over 7 days), and dietary intake (three 24-h food recalls) were collected. Factor analysis was used to identify food patterns. The relationships between food patterns and overweight were investigated in logistic and multiple linear regression models. Three food patterns were retained for analysis: traditional food (red meats, main dishes–soups, high-fat dairy products, tomato products, dressings, etc.); healthy food (low-fat dairy products, whole grains, legumes–nuts–seeds, fruits, vegetables); and fast food (sugar-sweetened beverages, fried potatoes, fried chicken, hamburgers–hot dogs–pizza, salty snacks). Higher scores on the fast food pattern were associated with overweight (BMI ≥ 85th percentile), and other measures of adiposity (BMI, waist circumference, body fat mass percentage) after adjustment for age, sex, physical activity, screen time, sleep time, family income, and mother’s obesity (p < 0.05). Controlling for energy intake did not change these relationships. Our results provide further evidence of a link between fast food intake and obesity in children.

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst adolescents and identification of risk factors

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ◽

10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20171729 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 1153 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Kirti Choudhary ◽

Priyanshu Mathur ◽

Manisha Garg ◽

P. P. Gupta

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Fast Food ◽

Caloric Intake ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obese Adolescents ◽

Mahatma Gandhi ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Reduced Physical Activity ◽

Gandhi Medical College

Background: Childhood overweight and obesity are global nutritional concerns that are on the rise. These are among the most prevalent nutritional problems in the developed and developing countries and are associated with increased consumption of processed and fast foods, dependence on television and computers for leisure and less physically active lifestyle.Methods: The study has been conducted in the Department of Pediatric of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College of Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur. The study was a cross sectional analytical study conducted in schools of Jaipur. This study was done from August 2011 to November 2011 and 180 patients of aged between 10 to 18 years of age were enrolled.Results: In this study, we found the prevalence of overweight to be 32.65 percent in males and 34.15 percent in females. It was seen that 33.67 percent males and 32.93 percent females belonged to the obese category. It was seen that majority of overweight (65 percent) and obese (73.33 percent) adolescents lead a physically inactive lifestyle. None of the overweight and obese adolescents were involved in physical activity for more than an hour. The observation was significant (p=0.000). Most of the overweight and obese adolescents had appropriate diet. However, 11 of the overweight and 27 among adolescents consumed calories more than the requirement. This observation was found to be significant (p=0.000). Out of 149 adolescents consuming fast food, 59 were overweight and 51 were obese. This observation was found to be significant (P=0.015).Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight was 32 percent in boys and 34 percent in girls and the prevalence obesity was 33 percent in boys and 32 percent in the girls. There was no significant difference in overweight and obesity between boys and girls. Hours of physical activity, diet, consumption of fast food had a significant association with B.M.I. It was, therefore, concluded that reduced physical activity for less than 1 hour for less than 3 days a week, increased caloric intake and increased consumption of fast food have a significant association with BMI.

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Stages of change of behavior in women on a multi-professional program for treatment of obesity

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1518-8345.0549.2809 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 24 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cheila Aparecida Bevilaqua ◽

Sandra Marisa Pelloso ◽

Sonia Silva Marcon

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Behavioral Change ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Readiness For Change ◽

Control Group ◽

Waist Hip Ratio ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Stage Of Readiness

ABSTRACT Objective: to ascertain the effectiveness of an intervention program in relation to anthropometric measurements and stage of readiness for behavioral change in women with excess weight. Methods: the intervention group (IG) was made up of 13 women, and the control group (CG), by 20. The intervention lasted 16 weeks, and included the practice of guided physical activity three times a week, and health education once a week. The application of the questionnaire on stage of readiness for behavioral change, and the anthropometric evaluations, were undertaken at two points - before and after the period of intervention. The statistical analysis involved tests of comparison and association. Results: in general, at the first point, the participants in the two groups were predisposed to make changes in what they ate and in their physical activity. However, significant difference was only observed in relation to weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and waist-hip ratio and readiness for change among the members of the intervention group. Conclusion: the intervention programmed was effective in weight loss, reduction of waist circumference and waist-hip ratio, and in changing behaviors related to the practicing of physical exercise and eating habits.

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Clustering of risk factors in the smoking habits of schoolchildren in Sousse, Tunisia

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2013-0511 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 267-273 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Asma Nouira ◽

Jihen Maatoug ◽

Imed Harrabi ◽

Sonia Hmad ◽

Mmyléne Belkacem ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Chronic Disease ◽

Tobacco Use ◽

Fast Food ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Disease Risk ◽

Tobacco Prevention ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Background: In Tunisia, little is known about the association between tobacco use and other chronic disease risk factors. This is the case for both adults and children. It is important to know the characteristics of young smokers to facilitate the creation and implementation of future programs for tobacco prevention. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the association between tobacco use and other lifestyle factors among schoolchildren in Tunisia. Methods: We conducted a 2009/2010 cross-sectional questionnaire survey of 4003 randomly selected school children aged 13 years old (7th and 9th grades) to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes towards, and beliefs about the three risk factors for chronic disease (unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and tobacco use). Written informed consent was obtained from each child’s parents who allowed their child to participate. Results: The mean age of our sample was 13.36±1.28 years. The proportions of daily smokers were 2.2% and 0.1% among boys and girls, respectively. The proportions of irregular smokers were 9.1% and 1.5% among boys and girls, respectively. In our population, 19.1% (n=767) had ever experimented to smoke, with 29.8% among boys and 9% among girls (p<0.001). The proportions of schoolchildren who reported daily participation in physical activity were different between smokers and nonsmokers with 17.7% and 11.5%, respectively (p=0.03). Concerning eating habits, there was no significant difference in the consumption of fruits and vegetables; however, smokers frequently ate more high fat foods and in fast food restaurants. Similar results were found while comparing regular smoking children with those who experimented but who never became hooked on smoking. Conclusion: This study and previous research suggest the importance of early intervention in adolescents on smoking and combing these efforts with interventions focusing on physical activity and dietary habits.

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