scholarly journals Processed Food and Atopic Dermatitis: A Pooled Analysis of Three Cross-Sectional Studies in Chinese Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yajia Li ◽  
Juan Su ◽  
Dan Luo ◽  
Yanying Duan ◽  
Zhijun Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Hubei Province ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Processed Meats ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

Objective: The effect of processed foods on atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults is unclear. This study was to evaluate the association between processed foods and AD in the Chinese adult population.Design: This study included three population-based cross-sectional studies using cluster sampling by villages, institutions, or factories. Participants underwent dermatological examinations by certificated dermatologists and a food frequency questionnaire survey. A spot urine sample was collected to estimate the daily sodium intake. Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were presented as the effect size.Setting: Shiyan city of Hubei province, and Huayuan, Shimen, Hengyang, Zhuzhou, and Changsha of Hunan province.Participants: Automobile manufacture workers from Shiyan of Hubei province, and rural residents and civil servants from Hunan.Results: A total of 15,062 participants, including 3,781 rural residents, 5,111 civil servants, and 6,170 workers, completed all evaluations. Compared to those hardly consumed pickles, consumption of pickles 1–3 times per week was significantly associated with AD (aOR: 1.35; 95% CI: 1.06–1.70). The intake of processed meats 1–3 times per month (aOR: 1.29; 95% CI: 1.05–1.58) and 1–3 times per week (aOR: 1.44; 95% CI: 1.11–1.87) were associated with AD dose-dependently when compared with those who rarely ate processed meats. Compared with non-consumers, the consumption of any processed foods 1–3 times per week (aOR: 1.39; 95% CI: 1.08–1.80) and ≥4 times per week (aOR: 1.41; 95% CI: 1.05–1.89) showed increased risks of AD. A positive association of estimated sodium intake with AD was also observed.Conclusion: Intake of processed foods is associated with AD in Chinese adults.

scholarly journals Sodium Content of Processed Foods Available in the Mexican Market

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2008
Author(s):  
Claudia Nieto ◽  
Lizbeth Tolentino-Mayo ◽  
Catalina Medina ◽  
Eric Monterrubio-Flores ◽  
Edgar Denova-Gutiérrez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sodium Content ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Processed Meats ◽  
Adverse Health Outcomes ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Food Standards ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Sodium intake is related to several adverse health outcomes, such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Processed foods are major contributors to the population’s sodium intake. The aim of the present study was to determine sodium levels in Mexican packaged foods, as well as to evaluate the proportion of foods that comply with sodium benchmark targets set by the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency (UK FSA) and those set by the Mexican Commission for the Protection of Health Risks (COFEPRIS). We also evaluated the proportion of foods that exceeded the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) targets. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that comprised data collected from the package of 2248 processed foods from selected supermarkets in Mexico. Results: Many processed food categories contained an excessive amount of sodium. Processed meats, ham, bacon and sausages, had the highest concentrations. The proportion of foods classified as compliant in our sample was lower for international targets (FSA UK and PAHO) compared to the Mexican COFEPRIS criteria. Conclusions: These data provided a critical baseline assessment for monitoring sodium levels in Mexican processed foods.

scholarly journals Sodium Content of Processed Foods Available in the Mexican Market

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Nieto ◽  
Lizbeth Tolentino-Mayo ◽  
Catalina Medina ◽  
Eric Monterrubio-Flores ◽  
Edgar Denova-Gutiérrez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sodium Content ◽  
Dietary Sodium ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Processed Meats ◽  
Adverse Health Outcomes ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Uk

Background: Sodium intake has been related to several adverse health outcomes; such as, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Processed foods are major contributors to the population’s dietary sodium intake. The aim of the present study was to determine sodium levels in Mexican packaged foods; also to evaluate the proportion of foods that comply with sodium benchmark targets set by the UK Food Standards Agency (UK FSA) and those set by the Mexican Commission for the Protection of Health Risks (COFEPRIS). We also evaluated the proportion of foods that exceeded the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) targets. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that comprised data collected from the package of 2,248 processed foods from selected supermarkets of Mexico. Results: Many processed food categories contained excessive amount of sodium, being the processed meats (ham, bacon and sausages) those that have the highest concentrations. The proportion of foods classified as compliant in our sample was lower for international targets (FSA UK and PAHO) compared to the Mexican COFEPRIS criteria. Conclusions: These data provide a critical baseline assessment for monitoring sodium levels in Mexican processed foods.

Filaggrin loss-of-function mutations, atopic dermatitis and risk of actinic keratosis: results from two cross-sectional studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1038-1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.M.F. Andersen ◽  
A. Egeberg ◽  
E. Balslev ◽  
C.L.T. Jørgensen ◽  
P.B. Szecsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Actinic Keratosis ◽  
Loss Of Function ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

scholarly journals Don't Take it With a Grain of Salt

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulika Yoshida-Montezuma ◽  
Salma Hack ◽  
Christine Warren ◽  
Masha Jessri ◽  
JoAnne Arcand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Canadian Community Health Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Social Inequities ◽  
Reduce Sodium Intake ◽  
Upper Level

Background: Currently, sodium consumption of Canadians (2760 mg/day) exceeds the 2300 mg/day tolerable upper level putting Canadians at risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Voluntary sodium reformulation strategies have been implemented in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), United States (US) to reduce sodium intake from processed foods. The potential for sodium reformulation to reduce sodium intake across socioeconomic position (SEP) is not well understood. The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent to which fully achieving sodium reformulation targets for processed foods outlined in the Canada, UK, US strategies would decrease population and social inequities in sodium intake in Canadian adults.   Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey–Nutrition (n=13,519 participants aged ≥19 years, 53% females). Foods from the 24-hour dietary recall were matched to each country’s sodium reduction categories and target sodium levels were applied. Multivariable linear regressions were used to estimate mean sodium intake for the population and across SEP indicators (educational attainment, household food security, and household income adequacy quintiles).   Results: Achieving Canada’s targets would reduce average sodium intake by 228 mg/day (95%CI: 196,260) compared to baseline. UK’s sodium targets would achieve greater reductions, decreasing average sodium intake by 270 mg/day (95%CI: 242,299). The US sodium targets would increase average sodium intake by 98 mg/day (95%CI: 64,132). Achieving sodium reformulation targets resulted in greater reductions in sodium intake in men, and in lower SEP groups. For example, educational inequalities in sodium intake observed at baseline were reduced in men [Canada: (RD: 148 mg/day, 95%CI: -30,327); UK: (RD: 152 mg/day, 95%CI: -43,347)] and eliminated in women.   Conclusion: Achieving targets outlined in Canada and UK’s voluntary sodium reformulation strategies would significantly reduce mean sodium intake in Canadians. This study demonstrated the potential for reducing social inequities in sodium intake and health. 

scholarly journals Association of diet-related knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and self-rated health among Chinese adults: a population-based study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Yang ◽  
Di He ◽  
Liuyi Wei ◽  
Shizhen Wang ◽  
Lei Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Based ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Behaviors

Abstract Background: Diet and nutrition play an important role in one’s health status. The objectives of this study were to (a) determine knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) related to diet among a sample of Chinese adults, and (b) assess the association between diet-related KAB and self-rated health.Methods: We applied the 2015 China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) with cross-sectional study design. Individuals aged 18 years and older were included as study subjects (n = 12,814).Six variables were selected to assess diet-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, composed of two for each dimension. Comparison of diet-related KAB in urban and rural was conducted using chi-square test. Ordinal logistic regression was conducted to quantify the association between diet-related KAB and self-rated health.Results: The awareness rate for Chinese diet pagoda/DGCR was 27.1%, and only 34.3% of the subjects were assessed as having adequate dietary knowledge literacy. 24.3% and 21.4% reported positive attitudes towards healthy diet and being physically active, respectively. 27.6% and 65.9% reported the behavior of actively looking for nutrition knowledge and eating fruit & vegetables, respectively. Chi-square test indicated that rural residents experienced significant poorer diet-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors than urban (all p-values < 0.05). Adjusted ORs with 95% CI revealed significant association between diet-related KAB and self-rated health. Conclusions: Chinese adults experienced poor diet-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, while rural residents were significantly worse than urban. Improving diet-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors was extremely beneficial to individual’s self-rated health.

Relationship Between Nutrient Intake and Vitamin D Status in Osteoporotic Women

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 376-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
de Souza Genaro ◽  
de Paiva Pereira ◽  
de Medeiros Pinheiro ◽  
Szejnfeld ◽  
Araújo Martini
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Mineral Metabolism ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Dietary Records

Vitamin D is essential for maintaining calcium homeostasis and optimizing bone health. Its inadequacy is related to many factors including dietary intake. The aim of the present study was to evaluate serum 25(OH)D and its relationship with nutrient intakes in postmenopausal Brazilian women with osteoporosis. This cross-sectional study comprised 45 free-living and assisted elderly at São Paulo Hospital. Three-day dietary records were used to assess dietary intakes. Bone mineral density was measured with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometer (DXA). Blood and urine sample were collected for analysis of biochemical markers of bone and mineral metabolism. Insufficiency of vitamin D was observed in 24.4% of the women and optimal levels (≥ 50 nmol/L) were observed in 75.6%. Parathyroid hormone was above the reference range in 51% of the participants. The mean calcium (724 mg/day) and vitamin D (4.2 μ g/day) intakes were lower than the value proposed by The Food and Nutrition Board and sodium intake was more than two-fold above the recommendation. Higher levels of serum 25(OH)D were inversely associated with sodium intake. Dietary strategies to improve serum vitamin D must focus on increasing vitamin D intake and should take a reduction of sodium intake into consideration.

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