Association between Consumed Foods and Musculoskeletal Disorder in Office Workers

Background: Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is one of the important problems concerning the staffs' health and productivity in the workplace. Nutritional status and consumption of some foods are also among the determining factors of MSD. So, this study aimed to evaluate the correlation of diet and consumed food groups with MSD. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 office workers. The participants' anthropometric parameters and their dietary information were collected using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. The findings were categorized into nine levels. The total scores were calculated for all the items per food group and per person. Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was also administered to evaluate the MSD symptoms in nine parts of body. Results: The score of consumed food groups was compared between individuals “with pain” and “without pain” in nine parts of the body. The scores of fruit intake in individuals “with pain” and “without pain” were 2.94 ± 1.27 vs. 3.29 ± 1.16 and 2.81 ± 1.10 vs. 3.49 ± 1.38 in terms of neck and wrists, respectively. The difference between the two groups were significant (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the participants with pain in the neck consumed significantly lower amounts of cereals and nuts (P = 0.03, 0.04). In the case of the shoulder pain, consuming legumes and nuts in the “without pain” group was higher than the group of participants who had pain (P = 0.01, P = 0.03). Fat intake was higher in the patients who had pain in their hips (P = 0.02). Conclusion: Less pain was reported in the musculoskeletal system by higher consumption of fruits, nuts, and legumes. It seems that plant-based dietary pattern is more effective in musculoskeletal health.

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Overweight and obesity in preschoolers: Prevalence and relation to food consumption

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira ◽

10.1590/1806-9282.63.02.124 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 124-133 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Aretha Matos de Araujo ◽

Socorro Adriana de Sousa Meneses Brandão ◽

Marcos Antônio da Mota Araújo ◽

Karoline de Macêdo Gonçalves Frota ◽

Regilda Saraiva dos Reis Moreira-Araujo

Keyword(s):

Food Consumption ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

The Body ◽

Chocolate Milk ◽

Obesity Prevalence ◽

Anthropometric Parameters ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level

Summary Objective: To determine overweight and obesity prevalence in preschool children from public education, and to determine their relation to food consumption. Method: Cross-sectional study with children aged between 2 and 5 years, of both sexes, enrolled at municipal day care centers. Socioeconomic, demographic and anthropometric data were collected, in order to calculate the body mass index (BMI) for age. Data on food consumption were assessed using a Food Frequency Questionnaire. χ2 test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Student's t-test and Pearson's correlation were used at a significance level of 5%. Results: Of 548 children, 52% were male, with mean age of 4.2 years old. Most families had incomes between 1 and 2 minimum wages (59.7%), in addition to 10 years (mothers) of education. Anthropometric parameters did not differ significantly between sexes. According to the BMI-for-age, it was found that most of children were well-nourished (85.2%), 8.2% had the risk of becoming overweight, and 4.2% were overweight. The most consumed foods were: rice (100%), beans (99.4%), bread (98.5%), fruit (98.5%), red meat (97.1%), butter and margarine (95.4%), biscuits, cakes and sweet pies (94.1%), dairy products (94.1%), chocolate milk (91.7%), and soft drinks (90.2%). Consumed foods that were strongly correlated (r > 0.7) to the risk of/excess weight were, as follows: bread; biscuits, cakes, sweet pies; dairy products; chocolate milk; sausages. Conclusion: There was low prevalence of overweight and absence of obesity among the population assessed. The risk of overweight was greater among girls. Data from the study showed deviations in food consumption.

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HUBUNGAN ASUPAN ZAT GIZI MIKRO DAN AKTIVITAS FISIK DENGAN KEJADIAN OBESITAS SENTRAL PADA PEKERJA BAGIAN PERKANTORAN

Amerta Nutrition ◽

10.20473/amnt.v3i1.2019.33-39 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 33

Author(s):

Sonya Rosa ◽

Lolita Riamawati

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Central Obesity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Body ◽

Office Workers ◽

Abdominal Circumference ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Micronutrient Intake ◽

Food Recall

Background: Central obesity is a condition where there is a lot of fat accumulating in the body especially around the abdomen. Intake of micronutrients such as calcium and water that are lacking and low physical activity in office workers can cause central obesity.Objectives: This study aims to analyze the relationship between micronutrient intake (calcium and water) and physical activity with central obesity in office workers in PT X, Lamongan.Methods: This study was carried out using a analytic observational method using a cross sectional study design with a quantitative approach. The research sample was 44 office workers in PT X, Lamongan who were taken randomly. Data collected included measurements of waist circumference, measurements of body weight and height, 3x24 hour food recall and physical activity questionnaire. Analysis of the data in this study used a Chi-square test with 95% CI (α = 0.05).Results: This study showed that micronutrient intake consisting of calcium intake (p = 0.486) and water intake (p = 1.000) was not associated with central obesity. Meanwhile, there is a relationship between physical activity and central obesity in office workers (p = 0.028, OR = 5.40).Conclusions: Central obesity in office workers has a relationship with physical activity. However, micronutrient intake (calcium and water) is not associated with central obesity in office workers. Workers should routinely monitor their weight and abdominal circumference together with physical activities such as exercise to prevent central obesity.ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Obesitas sentral adalah suatu keadaan dimana terdapat banyak lemak yang menumpuk di dalam tubuh khususnya di sekitar perut. Asupan zat gizi mikro seperti kalsium dan air yang kurang serta rendahnya aktivitas fisik pada pekerja bagian perkantoran dapat menyebabkan terjadinya obesitas sentral.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara asupan zat gizi mikro (kalsium da air) dan aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian obesitas sentral pada pekerja bagian perkantoran di PT X, Lamongan.Metode: Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan metode observasional analitik menggunakan desain studi cross sectional dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian sebesar 44 pekerja bagian perkantoran di PT X, Lamongan yang diambil secara acak. Data yang dikumpulkan meliputi pengukuran lingkar perut, pengukuran berat badan dan tinggi badan, food recall 3x24 jam dan kuesioner aktivitas fisik. Analisa data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji Chi-s quare dengan CI sebesar 95% (α = 0.05).Hasil: Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa asupan zat gizi mikro yang terdiri dari asupan kalsium (p=0,486) dan asupan air (p=1,000) tidak berhubungan dengan kejadian obesitas sentral. Sementara itu, terdapat hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian obesitas sentral pada pekerja bagian perkantoran (p=0,028, OR=5,40).Kesimpulan: Obesitas sentral pada pekerja bagian perkantoran memiliki hubungan dengan aktivitas fisik. Akan tetapi, asupan zat gizi mikro (kalsium dan air) tidak berhubungan dengan obesitas sentral pada pekerja bagian perkantoran. Pekerja sebaiknya melakukan pemantauan terhadap berat badan dan lingkar perut secara rutin bersamaan dengan melakukan aktivitas fisik seperti berolahraga untuk mencegah terjadinya obesitas sentral.

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Evaluation of Pupils’ Knowledge about Kidney Health

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182312811 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (23) ◽

pp. 12811

Author(s):

Theodore Vassilikopoulos ◽

Athena Kalokairinou ◽

Georgia Kourlaba ◽

Eirini Grapsa

Keyword(s):

Renal Function ◽

General Education ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Body ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Difference ◽

Clinically Significant

The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of renal function knowledge of primary school pupils in Greece. We conducted a cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of 220 pupils, coming from the 5th and 6th grades of general education schools. A questionnaire consisting of 11 questions was developed from scratch. However, based on an analysis of Cronbach’s alpha values obtained when individual questions were deleted, two questions were removed from the analysis, and only nine remained for analysis and participated in the calculation of the knowledge score. Moreover, the gender and daily habits of pupils regarding water consumption and frequency of urination were recorded. Pupils had a high percentage of correct knowledge about the number of kidneys (95.2%), whether a child may have problems with the kidneys (85.5%) and whether a person can survive with one kidney (68.5%). Low levels of knowledge were observed in the function and role of the kidneys (36.4%), as well as the part of the body where the kidneys are located (30.9%). The median (interquartile range (IQR)) total knowledge score was 6 (5–7), with no difference detected between genders (p = 0.135). A statistically significant difference between pupils of 5th and 6th grades was found but the difference did not seem to be clinically significant (p = 0.035). The present research demonstrates that pupils’ knowledge of renal function and the protection of their kidneys needs improvement.

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Hormonal, metabolic and nutritional alterations in smokers: emergency for smoking abstinence

Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/s0047-20852013000400003 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 62 (4) ◽

pp. 261-267 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gláucia Renata Souza Rodrigues ◽

Marcela Melquíades ◽

Maria Alvim Leite ◽

Maíra Barros Louro ◽

Carmen Perches ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Body ◽

University Hospital ◽

Anthropometric Parameters ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Fasting Glycemia ◽

Increased Risk ◽

The University

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the biochemical and nutritional status of smokers in treatment for smoking cessation and its association with anthropometric parameters. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study with convenience sample. Adult smokers were assessed at the start of treatment in the Interdisciplinary Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (CIPIT/HU-UFJF). We evaluated the body mass index (BMI), conicity index (CI); waist circumference (WC), percentage of body fat (%BF), fasting glycemia, cortisol, insulin, total cholesterol (TC), LDL-c, HDL-c, triglycerides (TG) and metabolic syndrome (MS). RESULTS: Most participants (52.2%) had MS and high cardiovascular risk. The fasting glycemia was abnormal in 30.4%. There was a significant positive correlation between BMI and WC (r = 0.90; p = 0.0001), %BF (r = 0.79; p = 0.0001), CI (r = 0.65; p = 0.0001), glycemia (r = 0.42; p = 0.04) and TG (r = 0.47; p = 0.002). The CI presented positive correction with insulin (r = 0.60; p = 0.001), glycemia (r = 0.55; p = 0.007), TG (r = 0.54; p = 0.008) and %BF (r = 0.43; p = 0.004). Patients with longer duration of smoking had a higher risk of developing MS (OR = 9.6, p = 0.016). CONCLUSION: The smokers evaluated had increased risk for developing MS, especially those with longer duration of smoking, requiring urgent smoking cessation.

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Sodium sources in the Japanese diet: difference between generations and sexes

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980015003249 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 19 (11) ◽

pp. 2011-2023 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

Keiko Asakura ◽

Ken Uechi ◽

Shizuko Masayasu ◽

Satoshi Sasaki

Keyword(s):

Dietary Habits ◽

Age Groups ◽

Asian Country ◽

Food Group ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Food Groups ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Salt Reduction ◽

Fish And Shellfish ◽

Japanese Diet

AbstractObjectiveGlobally, the Na consumption of most people exceeds the WHO recommendation. To be effective, salt reduction programmes require assessment of the dietary sources of Na. Due to methodological difficulties however, comprehensive assessments are rare. Here, we identified Na sources in the Japanese diet using a 4 d diet record that was specifically designed for Na source description.DesignA cross-sectional study.SubjectsApparently healthy men (n 196) and women (n 196) aged 20–69 years.SettingThe subjects were recruited from twenty-three of forty-seven prefectures in Japan.ResultsThe proportion of discretionary Na intake in total Na intake was 52·3 % in men and 57·1 % in women, and was significantly lower in younger subjects. The two major food groups contributing to Na intake were seasonings such as salt or soya sauce (61·7 % of total Na intake in men, 62·9 % in women) and fish and shellfish (6·7 % in men, 6·6 % in women). The third major contributor differed between men and women (noodles in men, 4·9 %; bread in women, 5·0 %). Further, the contribution of each food group to total Na intake differed among age groups.ConclusionsWhile individual efforts to decrease Na intake remain important, population approaches to reducing Na content in processed foods are already equally important and will assume greater importance in the future even in Japan, an Asian country facing a rapid Westernization in dietary habits.

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Prevalence of Undernutrition and Associated Factors among Lactating Mothers of Angecha District, Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1155/2021/6691982 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Moges Muluneh Boke ◽

Aman Yesuf ◽

Befikadu Tariku Gutema

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Dietary Diversity ◽

Wealth Index ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Body ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

Food Groups ◽

Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lactating Mothers

Background. Major reasons for malnutrition, particularly among those who live in low- and middle-income countries, are physiological vulnerability and inadequate intake. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among lactating mothers of Angecha District, Southern Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected lactating mothers in Angecha District from March to April 2017. A pretested structured questionnaire was used to assess the prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among lactating mothers. Undernutrition was defined as the body mass index of less than 18.5 kg/m2. A multivariable logistic regression model was fitted, and the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) at a p value less than 0.05 was used to determine a statistically significant association between predictors and outcome variables. Result. The prevalence of undernutrition among lactating mothers was 21.2% (95% CI: 17.52, 25.46). The odds of undernutrition were higher among lactating mothers in the younger age group (AOR 4.12 (95% CI: 1.25–13.63), compared to 36–49 years group), dietary diversity less than five food groups (AOR 2.4, 95% CI: 1.35–4.36), and not attending antenatal care (ANC) (AOR 2.90 (95% CI: 1.43–5.86), compared to those who attended ANC for 4 or more times). The odds of undernutrition among lactating women from 3rd quantile wealth index households reduced by nearly half (AOR 0.47, 95% CI: 0.23–0.98) compared to lactating mothers from 1st quantile wealth index households. Conclusion. Nearly one in every five lactating mothers was undernourished. Age, dietary diversity score, ANC visit, and wealth index were found to be the associated factors of undernutrition. Therefore, due attention should have to be given to increase the use of ANC.

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PERBANDINGAN DENYUT NADI ANTARA PENDUDUK YANG TINGGAL DI DATARAN TINGGI DAN DATARAN RENDAH

Jurnal e-Biomedik ◽

10.35790/ebm.2.2.2014.5233 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ivanny Kasenda ◽

Sylviah Marunduh ◽

Herlina Wungouw

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Statistical Test ◽

The Body ◽

Analytic Method ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Mountain Area ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The People ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Difference

Abstract: The pulse is a pressure that is delivered in the form of a wave when the heart pumped up blood around the body. Pulse is determined by the elasticity of blood vessels. There are research showing the difference in pulse rate in the highlands and lowlands. This research aimed to determine the ratio between the pulse of the people that live in the highlands (mountain area) and lowlands (coastal area). This research is an analytic method using cross sectional study. The subjects of this research is 80 people living in the highlands and 80 people living in the lowlands. The subjects are 18-65 years, physically and mentally healthy and they have been living at the area for 5 years. The data were analyzed using non-parametric test Mann Whitney test. Based on the results of the Mann Whitney statistical test, it shows that there is a difference between the result of pulse measurement of the people living in the highlands and lowlands with asymp value. Sig. (2-tailed) α = 0:03 (α <0.05), which means that there are significant difference between highlands and lowlands. The result of this research can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the measurement of the pulse between people living in the highlands and lowlands. Keywords: Pulse, highlands, lowlands. Abstrak: Denyut nadi adalah suatu tekanan yang dihantarkan dalam bentuk gelombang saat darah dipompa jantung ke seluruh tubuh. Denyut nadi ditentukan oleh elastisitas pembuluh darah. Terdapat penelitian yang menunjukkan adanya perbedaan denyut nadi di dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbandingan denyut nadi antara penduduk yang tinggal di dataran tinggi (daerah pegunungan) dan dataran rendah (daerah pesisir pantai). Jenis penelitian ini adalah bersifat metode analitik dengan pendekatan rancangan cross sectional study. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah 80 orang yang tinggal di dataran tinggi dan 80 orang yang tinggal di dataran rendah. Subjek berumur 18- 65 tahun, sehat jasmani dan rohani serta tinggal menetap 5 tahun. Data di analisis menggunakan uji non parametrik yaitu uji Mann Whitney. Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik Mann Whitney menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan hasil pengukuran denyut nadi antara penduduk yang tinggal di dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah dengan nilai asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) α = 0.03(α < 0.05) yang berarti terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna antara dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna pada pengukuran denyut nadi antara penduduk yang tinggal di dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah. Kata kunci denyut nadi, dataran tinggi, dataran rendah.

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Comparison of Hepcidin Levels in Children with and without Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infection

INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY AND MEDICAL LABORATORY ◽

10.24293/ijcpml.v26i2.1471 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Dewi Saputri ◽

Yunilda Andriyani ◽

Almaycano Ginting

Keyword(s):

Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽

Sandwich Elisa ◽

Severe Infection ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Trichuris Trichiura ◽

The Body ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Single Infection ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Difference

Helminths infection is one of the diseases that still occur insociety. The helminth infection caused by theSoil-Transmitted Helminths (STHs) group, which is Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm in human cancause chronic bleeding resulting in decreasir on storage in the body and increased level of hepcidin. Hepcidin is a liverhormone which regulates iron metabolism and can function as marker of inflammation and iron deficiency. This study aimedto compare the hepcidin levels in STH-infected and non-infected children. A cross-sectional study was conducted betweenMay and October 2018 on 28 STH infected and 140 non-infected subjects. The collected stool samples were analyzed usingthe Kato-Katz method to determine the presence of STH infection and the degree of infection. Urine samples wereprocessed, and their hepcidin levels were measured using a Sandwich-ELISA method. Measurement was made using aSpectrophotometer. The difference of numeric variables was analyzed using Wilcoxon test. The prevalence of STH infectionwas 16.66%. The prevalence of Trichuris trichiura 10.71%, Ascaris lumbricoides 4.76% and hookworm 2.97%. The prevalenceof a single infection was 14.88% and mixed infection 1.78%. Based on the intensity of infection, 15.48% of subjects were mildinfection, 0.59% moderate infection, and 0.59% severe infection. Hepcidin levels in the infected and uninfected group didnot differ significantly (p=0.978). There were no different hepcidin levels in children with and without soil-transmittedhelminths infection.

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Household food insufficiency is associated with dietary intake in Korean adults

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980015002438 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 19 (6) ◽

pp. 1112-1121 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Sang Eun Lee ◽

Yoon Ju Song ◽

Young Kim ◽

Jeongsook Choe ◽

Hee-Young Paik

Keyword(s):

Dietary Intake ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Food Group ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dietary Quality ◽

Secondary Source ◽

Food Groups ◽

Food Insufficiency ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vegetables And Fruits

AbstractObjectiveTo examine the association of food insufficiency with dietary intake and eating and health behaviours.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingData were obtained from a secondary source, the Fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010–2012).SubjectsThe sample size consisted of 15 603 adults over 19 years of age (8898 households).ResultsSignificant differences in socio-economic factors were observed according to food insufficiency level (P<0·05), but BMI was similar among groups. Regarding macronutrients, lower protein intake and higher carbohydrate intake were found in the severely food-insufficient group, but we found no association with fat intake. Regarding micronutrients, Ca, Fe, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin niacin and vitamin C intakes were negatively associated with food insufficiency level (Ptrend<0·05). Consumption of different food groups, such as meat, fish, eggs and beans, vegetables and fruits, was significantly lower as food insufficiency level decreased after controlling for all possible variables; food group consumption also differed by sex. Overall eating and health behaviours were poorer in the mildly and severely food-insufficient groups, who received more food assistance but less nutritional education.ConclusionsOur results showed that dietary intake as well as eating and health behaviours are adversely associated with food insufficiency. These findings suggest that specific strategies to help food-insufficient individuals should be developed in order to improve their dietary quality and health status.

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Diet quality – what is it and does it matter?

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s136898000900531x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 12 (12) ◽

pp. 2473-2492 ◽

Cited By ~ 226

Author(s):

Annika Wirt ◽

Clare E Collins

Keyword(s):

Health Outcomes ◽

Diet Quality ◽

English Language ◽

Food Group ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dietary Quality ◽

Food Groups ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Relationship ◽

Quality Tools

AbstractObjectiveMeasures of diet quality have evolved with a number of scoring indices currently in use. They are increasingly being used to examine epidemiological associations between dietary intake and nutrition-related health outcomes. The present review aims to describe current diet quality tools and their applications, and to examine the relationship between diet quality and morbidity and mortality.DesignA search was conducted of MEDLINE, Cochrane, EMBASE, CINAHL and ProQuest electronic databases. Inclusion criteria were: English language; published from 2004 on; conducted in adult populations; longitudinal/cohort/case–control or cross-sectional study; included a theoretically defined measure of diet quality.ResultsA total of twenty-five indices of overall diet quality and/or variety were found, with components ranging from nutrients only to adherence to recommended food group servings, to variety within healthful food groups. The majority of studies reviewed had methodological weaknesses but demonstrated that higher dietary quality was consistently inversely related to all-cause mortality, with a protective effect of moderate magnitude. The associations were stronger for men and for all-cause and CVD mortality.ConclusionsThe limitations of both the indices and the studies that use them need to be considered when interpreting and comparing results. However, diet quality indices do appear to be able to quantify risk of some health outcomes, including biomarkers of disease and risk of CVD, some cancers and mortality. Further research is needed to improve the validity of these tools and to adapt them for use in clinical dietetic practice.

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