scholarly journals Influence of Confinement Due to COVID-19 on Physical Activity and Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Its Relationship with Self-Esteem in Pre-Adolescent Students

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 848
Author(s):  
Gracia Cristina Villodres ◽  
Laura García-Pérez ◽  
Juan Miguel Corpas ◽  
José Joaquín Muros
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
School Type ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence

Regular physical activity and good adherence to the Mediterranean diet are important for improving physical and mental health. Confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a lack of exercise and poor nutrition. Preadolescent mental health, specifically regarding self-esteem, may have been affected. This is particularly relevant between the ages of 10 and 14. The influence of total confinement due to COVID-19 on physical activity and Mediterranean diet adherence, and its relationship with self-esteem was studied in third-year primary school students and first-year secondary school students in the provinces of Granada and Malaga, Spain. Validated questionnaires were administered to evaluate physical activity (PAQ-C), Mediterranean diet adherence (KIDMED) and self-esteem (Rosenberg Scale). In the same way, the FAS III test was used to evaluate socioeconomic status and an ad-hoc questionnaire was developed to collect sociodemographic data and evaluate screen time. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 25.0 statistical software. During the period of total confinement, statistically significant differences were found between examined variables, according to sex, school year, school type, socioeconomic status and whether or not the participant had contracted COVID-19. These data were compared with those collected during a previous time period. Those with a low socioeconomic status and girls were most affected.

scholarly journals Adherencia a la Dieta Mediterránea, Actividad Física y su relación con el Nivel Socioeconómico en escolares de Primaria de la capital de Granada (The relationship of Mediterranean diet adherence and Physical Activity engagement with Socioeconomic Status

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 485-491
Author(s):  
Jose Joaquin Muros Molina
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Activity Engagement ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Dieta Mediterranea ◽  
Dieta Mediterránea

  En la adolescencia temprana se dan numerosas transformaciones y la adquisición de un estilo de vida saludable es trascendental para disminuir la aparición de enfermedades no transmisibles. Objetivo: analizar la relación entre la práctica de la actividad física (AF), la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea (DM) y el nivel socioeconómico (NSE). Material y métodos: en esta investigación de diseño transversal participaron 112 escolares del tercer ciclo de Educación Primaria de la capital de Granada, recogiendo los datos a través de tres cuestionarios: PAQ-C, para medir la práctica de AF; KIDMED para medir la adherencia a la DM y FAS III para determinar el nivel socioeconómico familiar. Resultados: el 80% de la muestra necesita mejorar su alimentación, ya que solo dos de cada diez niños presenta una alta adherencia a la DM, obteniendo puntuaciones ligeramente más altas el grupo masculino. Los niños practicaron más AF que las niñas. Por otro lado, se reveló que la condición socioeconómica es un factor influyente en la práctica de la AF, siendo el NSE bajo el grupo más desfavorecido en este parámetro. Por último correlacionó positivamente la práctica de AF con la adherencia a la DM y el nivel socioeconómico. Conclusión: se denota la importancia de fomentar y mejorar tanto la práctica de AF como la adherencia al patrón dietético Mediterráneo, desde edades tempranas. Resulta de vital importancia la creación de programas de intervención que fomenten la adquisición de hábitos saludables y busquen el equilibrio entre las desigualdades socioeconómicas del alumnado. Abstract. A number of transitions occur during early adolescence that make the acquisition of healthy lifestyles transcendental for decreasing the onset of noncommunicable diseases. Objective: to analyse the relationship between the physical activity engagement (PA), Mediterranean diet adherence (MD) and socioeconomic status (SES).Material and methods: a cross-sectional research study was conducted involving 112 schoolchildren enrolled on the third year of primary education in Granada. Data was collected data through three questionnaires. The PAQ-C estimated physical activity engagement, the KIDMED estimated Mediterranean diet adherence and the FAS III determined family socioeconomic status. Results: 80% of participants need to improve their diet as only one fifth of participating children presented high Mediterranean diet adherence. Slightly higher scores were obtained in the male group, with males also engaging in more physical activity than females. Further, it was revealed that socioeconomic status is an influential factor in relation to physical activity engagement, with those with the lowest socioeconomic status having the least favourable indices for this parameter. Finally, physical activity engagement was positively correlated with Mediterranean diet adherence and socioeconomic status. Conclusion: present research highlights the importance of promoting and improving both PA engagement and adherence to Mediterranean dietary patterns from an early age. The development of intervention programmes that promote the acquisition of healthy habits and seek a balance between the socio-economic inequalities among students.

scholarly journals Influence of Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Physical Activity on Bone Health in Celiac Children on a Gluten-Free Diet

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1636
Author(s):  
Teresa Nestares ◽  
Rafael Martín-Masot ◽  
Carlos de Teresa ◽  
Rocío Bonillo ◽  
José Maldonado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence

We aimed to assess the influence of the Mediterranean Diet adherence and physical activity (PA) on body composition, with a particular focus on bone health, in young patients with celiac disease (CD). The CD group (n = 59) included children with CD with a long (>18 months, n = 41) or recent (<18 months, n = 18) adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD). The non-celiac group (n = 40) included non-celiac children. After adjusting for potential confounders, the CD group showed lower body weight (p = 0.034), lean mass (p = 0.003), bone mineral content (p = 0.006), and bone Z-score (p = 0.036) than non-celiac children, even when the model was further adjusted for adherence to a GFD for at least 18 months. Among CD children, spending greater time in vigorous physical activity was associated with higher lean mass (p = 0.020) and bone mineral density with evidence of statistical significance (p = 0.078) regardless of the time they followed a GFD. In addition, a greater Mediterranean Diet adherence was associated with a higher bone Z-score (p = 0.020). Moreover, lean mass was strongly associated with bone mineral density and independently explained 12% of its variability (p < 0.001). These findings suggest the importance of correctly monitoring lifestyle in children with CD regarding dietary habits and PA levels to improve lean mass and, consequently, bone quality in this population.

scholarly journals Association between Mediterranean diet adherence and mental health

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 33-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Cho ◽  
D. Zarnowiecki ◽  
A. Villani ◽  
A. Wilson ◽  
S. Bogomolova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence

The association between protein consumption from animal and plant sources with psychological distress in older people in the Mediterranean region

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-285
Author(s):  
Nathan M. D’Cunha ◽  
Alexandra Foscolou ◽  
Stefanos Tyrovolas ◽  
Christina Chrysohoou ◽  
Loukianos Rallidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Older People ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Animal Protein ◽  
Plant Protein ◽  
Protein Consumption ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence

BACKGROUND: The potential for diet to prevent and treat mental health conditions is an exciting area of investigation; however, the impact of different protein sources on mental health outcomes is unclear. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between dietary protein intake and psychological distress, in people aged >50 years of age, living in Greece. METHODS: A combined data set of older people living in the Athens metropolitan area and 20 Greek islands, from the ATTICA (n = 1,128) and MEDIS (n = 2,221) population-based cross-sectional studies was developed. Anthropometric, clinical and socio-demographic and lifestyle characteristics, and protein consumption (total, animal, plant) consumed based on validated FFQ, were derived through standard procedures and questionnaires. “Psychological distress” (PDS) was assessed as a combined variable representing symptoms of depression and anxiety using Item Response Theory methodology and fitting a Graded Response Model. RESULTS: Animal protein, but not plant protein intake, was associated with higher PDS following adjustment for age, sex, education level, Mediterranean diet adherence and physical activity (b±SE: 0.399±0.090, p = 0.003). Following analysis by Mediterranean diet adherence level, among low adherers, animal protein intake was positively associated with PDS (b±SE: 1.119±0.174, p = 0.003), and no associations were observed in moderate or high adherence groupsin regards to plant protein intake and PDS. CONCLUSIONS: Animal protein intake is associated with PDS, suggesting a bi-directional relationship, which may be influenced by Mediterranean diet adherence.

scholarly journals Mediterranean diet and mental health in university students: an Italian cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Corezzi ◽  
F Bert ◽  
G Lo Moro ◽  
A Buda ◽  
M R Gualano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence

Abstract Background Well-being is essential for positive mental health among university students, influencing their later attitudinal and career outcomes. Many factors contribute to endanger students' mental health, including academic stressors, as well as unhealthy lifestyles. Following a Mediterranean diet (MD), widespread in Europe, is proved to have a protective role for mental health. Our aim was to investigate mental well-being and adherence to the MD in university students. Methods In 2019, a cross-sectional study was performed in Turin, Italy. Totally, 502 university students were enrolled. A socio-demographic form, the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMBS), were used. Mainly, multivariable linear and logistic regressions were performed to investigate potential predictors of adherence to the MD and of psychological well-being (p &lt; 0.05 considered significant). Results The 24% of the sample resulted at high risk of depression (WEMWBS score&lt;40) and the 22.7% at high risk of psychological distress (WEMWBS score 41-45). The median MEDAS score was 6 (IQR=2, non-normal distribution) in a possible range between 0 and 14 (the higher is the score, the higher is the adherence). Preliminary results showed that a MEDAS score ≥6 was associated to a lower risk of depression (OR = 0.78, p = 0.006). Not being on time with university exams (OR = 2.65, p = 0.002) and not having an excellent health status (OR = 1.94, p = 0.23) led to a higher depression risk instead. The main variables that had a negative association with MD adherence were WEMWBS&lt;40 (coef=-0.65, p = 0.001) and not cooking personally (coef=-0.30, p = 0.04). Conclusions Students who reported greater adherence to the MD were those with the lowest risk of depression. The potential protective role that MD has for mental health in young adults could be used to help developing more comprehensive intervention strategies of health promotion among European university students. Key messages Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and good mental health seem to be related in a sample of university students analyzed through multivariable regressions. European policies and strategies addressing unhealthy lifestyles and encouraging Mediterranean diet adherence could be useful to improve well-being and mental health of university students.

Effects of regular physical activity on physical and mental health in high school students

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Omer Faruk Inecli ◽  
Mehmet Akif Ziyagil
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
School Students

This study aims to investigate the effects of regular physical activity on physical and mental health in male and female high school students. Data were collected from 1350 high school students. Short form- health scale (SF- 12) were used for physical health scores (PCS) and mental health scores (MCS). A physical activity stage of change questionnaire was used for activity level. Results of this study showed that the percentages of physical activity level were 41,6 % for males and 27,72% for females. There were significant differences in the means of MCS and PCS depending on physical activity level in male and females. Significant differences were only observed in the means of age, body height in males not females. PCS and MCS were significantly correlated with physical activity levels in both genders. Regular physical activity is a need to enhance and maintain PCS and MCS. Keywords: Physical activity; physical and mental health ;students

scholarly journals An innovative multidisciplinary intervention to prevent and treat child obesity: the Epode Umbria Region OBesity Intervention Study (EUROBIS)

2020 ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Roberto Pippi ◽  
Livia Buratta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Multidisciplinary Intervention ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence ◽  
Activity Measures

The lifestyle’s fundamental role in the approach to the young people with metabolic problems is now supported by the scientific evidence. However, multidisciplinary (including nutritional, physical activity and psychological aspects) intervention studies conducted on this issue are still lacking. This work aims to reflect on issues concerning the EUROBIS multidisciplinary intervention study, which aims to contrast childhood obesity, addressing the complex nutritional, motor, and psychological aspects to improve children’s lifestyle through the implementation of curative and preventive strategies. The curative, clinical approach already proved to be effective in a significant reduction in body weight, BMI, waist circumference, fat mass, waist circumference/height index, and an improvement of Mediterranean diet adherence and physical activity measures, in subjects with overweight/obesity [1]. Now we present the first results of the preventive project "Let’s improve the Umbrian children lifestyle", a school-based intervention, conducted in 2015-16 school year on first classes of primary schools in Umbria (more than 4000 children) resulting in an improvement in Mediterranean diet adherence and physical activity measures. This study confirms that multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention can improve anthropometric, nutritional and physical activity outcomes and represents the cornerstone to build recommendations with a high level of evidence within the Italian standards of care, although it has demonstrate the difficulties of young people and parents to join it.

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