scholarly journals Self-Care by Muslim Women during Ramadan Fasting to Protect Nutritional and Cardiovascular Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12393
Author(s):  
Marta López-Bueno ◽  
Ángel Fernández-Aparicio ◽  
Emilio González-Jiménez ◽  
Miguel Ángel Montero-Alonso ◽  
Jacqueline Schmidt-RioValle
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Nutritional Health ◽  
Dietary Records ◽  
Excessive Consumption

The practice of Ramadan involves a series of changes in lifestyle, mainly in eating habits. The research aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of overweight-obesity, the degree of compliance with dietary recommendations and the effects of religious fasting on cardiovascular health among a population of Muslim women living in Melilla, a Spanish city in North Africa. A follow-up cohort study was conducted on 62 healthy adult women (33.6 ± 12.7 years). Anthropometric and body composition parameters were obtained using bioimpedance and dietary records. All of the participants were overweight or obese, especially due to the non-compliance with dietary recommendations; however, more than 60% considered their weight was appropriate or even low. By the end of Ramadan, the women’s body mass index and fat component values had fallen significantly (p < 0.001), but this loss was later recovered. Dietary records revealed an excessive consumption of lipids and sodium, and the presence of a high waist-to-hip ratio. All of these factors are related to cardiovascular risk. In conclusion, promoting nutritional health and encouraging year-round self-care among adult Muslim women is necessary in order to ensure healthy fasting during Ramadan.

scholarly journals Prospective association between adherence to the 2017 French dietary guidelines and risk of death, CVD and cancer in the NutriNet-Santé cohort

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Dan Chaltiel ◽  
Chantal Julia ◽  
Raphaël Chaltiel ◽  
Julia Baudry ◽  
Mathilde Touvier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer Risk ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Cox Models ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Adherence Score ◽  
Dietary Records ◽  
Prospective Association

Abstract Non-communicable diseases, such as cancers and CVD, represent a major public health concern, and diet is an important factor in their development. French dietary recommendations were updated in 2017, and an adherence score, the Programme National Nutrition Santé Guidelines Score (PNNS-GS2), has been developed and validated using a standardised procedure. The present study aimed to analyse the prospective association between PNNS-GS2 and the risk of death, cancer and CVD. Our sample consisted of French adults included in the prospective NutriNet-Santé cohort (n 67 748, 75 634 and 80 269 for the risk of death, cancer and CVD, respectively). PNNS-GS2 (range: –∞ to 14·25) was calculated from the 24-h dietary records of the first 2 years of monitoring. Association between PNNS-GS2 (in quintiles, Q) and the risk of death, cancer and CVD was studied using Cox models adjusted for the main confounding factors. The sample included 78 % of women, aged on average 44·4 years (sd 14·6) with on average 6·6 (sd 2·3) dietary records. Average PNNS-GS2 was 1·5 (sd 3·4) and median follow-up was 6·6 years for cancers and 6·2 years for CVD and deaths. PNNS-GS2 was significantly associated with the risk of death (hazard ratio (HR)Q5vsQ1: 0·77 (95 % CI 0·60, 1·00), 828 cases), cancer (HRQ5vsQ1 = 0·80 (95 % CI 0·69, 0·92), 2577 cases) and CVD (HRQ5vsQ1 0·64 (95 % CI 0·51, 0·81), 964 cases). More specifically, PNNS-GS2 was significantly associated with colorectal and breast cancer risks but not prostate cancer risk. Our results suggest that strong adherence to the 2017 French dietary recommendations is associated with a lower risk of death, cancer or CVD. This reinforces the validity of these new recommendations and will help to promote their dissemination.

scholarly journals Rational approach to nutrition for patients with gout

The Clinician ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Gromova ◽  
V. V. Tsurko ◽  
A. S. Melekhina
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
The Body ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Rational Approach ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Excessive Consumption

Gout is a complex multifactorial disease associated with the deposition of crystals of sodium monourate in various tissues of the body and the emergence, in this regard, of chronic hyperuricemia, which is clinically manifested by acute recurrent arthritis and the formation of gouty nodes – tofus. Methods of treating gout can be divided into two groups: lifestyle modification / change in eating habits and pharmacotherapy. But, before drugs appeared, diet was the only way to treat the disease. Since ancient times, gout has been associated with excessive nutrition and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. In the Middle Ages, gout was often called the “disease of the kings”, explaining this, firstly, by constant plentiful meals without any measure, and therefore the kidneys of the “abusers” could not cope with the removal of a huge concentration of uric acid. And secondly, the high prevalence of this disease among male aristocrats. Ordinary people ate on a limited basis and could not afford food rich in purines, so they fell ill less often. However, in the last decade, wider knowledge has been gained about dietary factors associated with hyperuricemia and gout. Obesity, excessive consumption of red meat and excess alcohol have already been recognized as causative factors. Legumes and purine-rich vegetables have been justified after numerous studies. New risk factors have been described, such as fructose and sweetened drinks. Finally, protective factors such as low fat dairy products have been studied. Patients with gout are forced to follow a diet throughout their lives, and not only during periods of exacerbation, but now it has become easier to adhere to it, since the diet allowed for food has expanded significantly. Although most of the prerequisites for dietary recommendations have been assigned ratings of medium / low or very low quality, this article will provide the basis for changes in eating habits in patients with hyperuricemia and gout in accordance with large international studies.

scholarly journals The choice of a diet quality indicator to evaluate the nutritional health of populations

2000 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lise Dubois ◽  
Manon Girard ◽  
Nathalie Bergeron
Keyword(s):  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Nutritional Health ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Social Health Inequalities ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundThe USA and Canada both want to reduce social health inequalities in their population. These two countries have recently begun a process of harmonization of their nutrient recommendations.ObjectiveTo develop a standardized indicator to measure the impact of these recommendations on the health of different social groups in North America. The authors have compared three of the methods currently used for measuring overall diet quality for a population.Design and settingThe three methods, adjusted to the 1990 Canadian nutrition recommendations, were used to analyse the Québec Nutrition Survey data collected by Santé Québec in 1990.ResultsThe authors found that the indicator developed by Kennedy and collaborators works best for analysing the Québec data. Moreover, it allows comparisons with the USA. Some questions, such as whether or not to add calories from alcohol consumption to the model and whether the indicators should be adjusted to the different cultures and specific population groups remain unanswered.ConclusionsIn order to determine the role of nutrition in social health inequalities, it is important to develop standard indicators that are suitable for monitoring the relationship between dietary recommendations and eating habits.

Complementary Effects of Multivitamin and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Indices of Cardiovascular Health in Individuals with Elevated Homocysteine

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Earnest ◽  
S. Kupper ◽  
M. Thompson ◽  
Guo ◽  
S. Church
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Fatty Acid Supplementation ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Daily Ingestion

Homocysteine (HCY), C-reactive protein (hsCRP), and triglycerides (TG) are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). While multivitamins (MVit) may reduce HCY and hsCRP, omega-3 fatty acids (N3) reduce TG; yet, they are seldom studied simultaneously. We randomly assigned 100 participants with baseline HCY (> 8.0 umol/L) to the daily ingestion of: (1) placebo, (2) MVit (VitC: 200 mg; VitE: 400 IU; VitB6: 25 mg; Folic Acid: 400 ug; VitB12: 400 ug) + placebo, (3) N3 (2 g N3, 760 mg EPA, 440 mg DHA)+placebo, or (4) MVit + N3 for 12 weeks. At follow-up, we observed significant reductions in HCY (umol/L) for the MVit (- 1.43, 95 %CI, - 2.39, - 0.47) and MVit + N3 groups (- 1.01, 95 %CI, - 1.98, - 0.04) groups, both being significant (p < 0.05) vs. placebo (- 0.57, 95 %CI, - 1.49, 0.35) and N3 (1.11, 95 % CI, 0.07, 2.17). hsCRP (nmol/L) was significantly reduced in the MVit (- 6.00, 95 %CI, - 1.04, - 0.15) and MVit + N3 (- 0.98, 95 %CI, - 1.51, - 0.46) groups, but not vs. placebo (- 0.15, 95 %CI, - 0.74, 0.43) or N3 (- 0.53, 95 %CI, - 1.18, 0.12). Lastly, we observed significant reductions in TG for the N3 (- 0.41, 95 %CI, - 0.69, - 0.13) and MVit + N3 (- 0.71, 95 %CI, - 0.93, - 0.46) groups, both significant vs. placebo (- 0.10, 95 %CI, - 0.36, 0.17) and MVit groups (0.15, 95 %CI, - 12, 0.42). The co-ingestion of MVit + N3 provides synergistic affects on HCY, hsCRP, and plasma TG.

scholarly journals Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2279
Author(s):  
Federica Grant ◽  
Maria Luisa Scalvedi ◽  
Umberto Scognamiglio ◽  
Aida Turrini ◽  
Laura Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Waste Prevention ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Recommendations ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Excessive Consumption

To limit the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, a nationwide lockdown started in Italy in March 2020. In this unpredictable situation, a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was carried out by the Observatory on Food Surplus, Recovery and Waste of CREA Food and Nutrition Centre. The aim of this work was to evaluate how Italian habits changed during this period, the determinants of changes, and the effect on food waste prevention. In a sample of 2678 respondents, 62% showed low Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (AMD). During lockdown many of participants improved the quality of their diet, increasing their consumption of fruit (24.4%), vegetables (28.5%), legumes (22.1%), nuts (12%), and fish or shellfish (14%). Unfavorable changes were observed with the excessive consumption of sweets or pastries (36.9%) and comfort foods (22.7%), and a lack of physical activity (37.2%). The main novelty of this study was the examination of dietary changes identified by a cluster analysis. Respondents with generally high AMD improved their eating habits, while the habits of the respondents with generally low AMD remained unchanged. In addition, nearly 80% of respondents were sensitive to food waste. The study provides a useful contribution to the debate on nutritional recommendations in case of further lockdown.

scholarly journals Longitudinal association between cardiovascular health and arterial stiffness in the Chinese adult population

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 030006052199888
Author(s):  
Yu Sang ◽  
Kaimin Mao ◽  
Ming Cao ◽  
Xiaofen Wu ◽  
Lei Ruan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Annual Change ◽  
Chinese Adult ◽  
Lower Baseline ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
Longitudinal Association

Objective Arterial stiffness may be an intermediary biological pathway involved in the association between cardiovascular health (CVH) and cardiovascular disease. We aimed to evaluate the effect of CVH on progression of brachial–ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) over approximately 4 years. Methods We included 1315 cardiovascular disease-free adults (49±12 years) who had two checkups from 2010 to 2019. CVH metrics (current smoking, body mass index, total cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting plasma glucose) were assessed at baseline, and the number of ideal CVH metrics and CVH score were calculated. Additionally, baPWV was examined at baseline and follow-up. Results Median baPWV increased from 1340 cm/s to 1400 cm/s, with an average annual change in baPWV of 15 cm/s. More ideal CVH metrics and a higher CVH score were associated with lower baseline and follow-up baPWV, and the annual change in baPWV, even after adjustment for confounding variables. Associations between CVH parameters and baseline and follow-up baPWV remained robust in different sex and age subgroups, but they were only able to predict the annual change in baPWV in men and individuals older than 50 years. Conclusions Our findings highlight the benefit of a better baseline CVH profile for progression of arterial stiffness.

Health assessments for Indigenous Australians at Orange Aboriginal Medical Service: health problems identified and subsequent follow up

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tegan Dutton ◽  
Wendy Stevens ◽  
Jamie Newman
Keyword(s):  
Medical Service ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Aboriginal Health ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Retrospective Audit ◽  
Health Assessments ◽  
Clinical Records

This study aimed to document the types, management and follow up of health issues identified by all Aboriginal Health Assessments (AHA) performed at Orange Aboriginal Medical Service from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2012. This was done with a retrospective audit of clinical records. In total, 1169 AHAs were performed: 41% child, 53% adult and 6% older person AHAs. Newly identified health issues were documented in 85% (984). Being overweight (41%; 476) and smoking (26%; 301) were the common risk factors identified. As a result of the AHA, most children who were not up-to-date with their vaccinations received catch-up immunisations; 11% (36) of adult women (n=314) received a Pap smear, although Pap smear status was unknown or not up-to-date for 61% (192); 27% (311) of cases were prescribed new medication; and 1239 referrals were made but only 40% were attended. At 6 months following the AHA, 26% (240) of cases with newly identified health issues were completely managed and followed up, whereas 25% (226) received no follow up. The AHAs are useful for identifying new health issues; however, follow up of the identified health issues should be improved. If AHAs are to improve health outcomes, appropriate management and follow up of the identified health issues are essential.

scholarly journals Prospective association between adherence to dietary recommendations and incident depressive symptoms in the French NutriNet-Santé cohort

2018 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moufidath Adjibade ◽  
Cédric Lemogne ◽  
Chantal Julia ◽  
Serge Hercberg ◽  
Pilar Galan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Nutritional Recommendations ◽  
Dietary Record ◽  
Prospective Association ◽  
Incident Cases

AbstractA posteriorihealthier dietary patterns and several nutrients have been associated with lower risks of depression in various studies; however, evidence is lacking with regard to the prospective association between adherence to nutritional recommendations (food-based and nutrient-based recommendations) and incident depression or depressive symptoms. In this study, we investigate such associations in the NutriNet Santé cohort. The study sample included 26 225 participants (aged 18–86 years) who were initially free of depressive symptoms. Adherence to nutritional recommendations was measured by four scores namely modified French Programme National Nutrition Santé-Guideline Score (mPNNS-GS), Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 (AHEI-2010), Probability of Adequate Nutrient Intake Dietary Score (PANDiet) and Diet Quality Index-International (DQI-I), using non-consecutive dietary record data during the first 2 years of follow-up (mean number of recording days=8,sd2). Depressive symptoms were defined by a Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) score ≥17 for men and ≥23 for women. We used Cox proportional hazards models to estimate hazard ratios and 95 % CI, modelling the dietary scores as standardised continuous variables and as tertiles. Over a mean follow-up of 6 years, we identified 2166 incident cases of depressive symptoms. All dietary scores with the exception of the AHEI-2010 were significantly inversely associated with incident depressive symptoms. In the fully adjusted model, an increase of 1sdin the mPNNS-GS, PANDiet and DQI-I was, respectively, associated with an 8 % (95 % CI 4, 13), 5 % (95 % CI 1, 9) and 9 % (95 % CI 5, 13) reduction in the risk of depressive symptoms. Overall, these findings suggest that diet in accordance with national or international guidelines could have beneficial effects with regard to mental health.

Letters to the Editor

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-152
Author(s):  
Stanley A. Cohen ◽  
Kristy Hendricks ◽  
W. Allan Walker
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Letters To The Editor ◽  
Attrition Bias ◽  
Dietary Records

Dr. Forsyth's letter and insightful comments are appreciated. It provides the impetus and forum to clarify some potentially confusing statements in our recent publication. A statistical attrition bias is possible since only 26 complete dietary records were available for follow-up. The patients were drawn from a total population of 500 outpatients seen in our clinic over a 2½-year period. They were examined by various physicians and dieticians during that time. Although vigorous attempts were made to obtain initial and follow-up data on all of the patients with chronic nonspecific diarrhea, those data were not obtainable from all of the patients.

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