scholarly journals Differences in Mediterranean Diet Adherence between Cyclists and Triathletes in a Sample of Spanish Athletes

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Muros ◽  
Mikel Zabala
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regional Effects ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Athletic Population ◽  
Nutritional Guidelines ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) has rapidly declined in Mediterranean countries due to the increasing introduction of the Western diet. The aim of this study was to describe adherence to the MD within a sample of athletes from Spain. A second aim was to predict adherence to various components of the MD according to region, sex, and sport discipline. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 4037 (34.14 ± 9.28 years old) cyclists and triathletes (men: 90.1%). Participants self-reported their sex, date of birth, the number of years they had been practicing their sport, height, weight, sport discipline (cyclist, triathlon), and region. Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) was used to determine level of adherence to the MD. Women reported a higher MEDAS score and body mass index (BMI) (p ˂ 0.000) than men. Cyclists reported a lower MEDAS score (7.44, SD 2.12 vs. 7.85, SD 2.08), and older age (37.72, SD 9.67 vs. 34.54, SD 8.58) and BMI (23.74, SD 2.69) vs. 22.85, SD 2.28) than triathletes. The study showed that a large proportion of the surveyed athletic population were not meeting the MD guidelines, with particularly low consumption amongst men and cyclists. There were no regional effects. Nutritional guidelines for athletes should be individual rather than general and follow specifications identified by the present research.

Mediterranean Diet Adherence in Cardiac Patients: A Cross-sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin H. Greiner ◽  
Julie Croff ◽  
Denna Wheeler ◽  
Bridget Miller
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cardiac Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
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 < 0.05 considered significant). Results The 24% of the sample resulted at high risk of depression (WEMWBS score<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<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.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet among Palestinian High School females’ students in Hebron city: Cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
May Hamdan ◽  
Manal Badrasawi ◽  
Souzan Zidan
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
The Mediterranean

Objectives: Adopting an eating pattern complying with the Mediterranean diet not only reduces body fat mass and obesity risk, but also decreases the development of various health problems. However, Mediterranean countries have testified a reduced adherence during the past years and the adoption of a more westernized dietary pattern. The main aim of our study is to explore the Mediterranean diet adherence and to evaluate the relationship between KIDMED scores and selected variables school students in Hebron city, Palestine. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 360 voluntary female student, aged between 15-18 years. Socio-demographic data, nutritional habits, and anthropometric measurements were obtained from self-administered questionnaires. The Mediterranean Diet Quality Index for children and adolescents was used to assess the adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Results: Results indicated that 37.5% of the students had a low adherence to Mediterranean diet, 53.1% had a moderate adherence to Mediterranean diet, and 9.40% had a high adherence to Mediterranean diet. KIDMED scores are significantly associated all dietary habits listed below, with an exception for following a diet plan. Furthermore, it was noticed that KIDMED scores are negatively associated with age, first meal, and overnight fasting. On the other hand, the scores are positively associated with last meal, and number of main meals. Conclusions: In conclusion, results should plead for an increased awareness in Palestinian high- schools, supporting students to be more adherent to the Mediterranean diet, in order to prevent a further increase in metabolic diseases later in adulthood.

scholarly journals Social support, adherence to Mediterranean diet and physical activity in adults: results from a community-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elpiniki Laiou ◽  
Iro Rapti ◽  
Georgios Markozannes ◽  
Luisella Cianferotti ◽  
Lena Fleig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Network Support ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Social Network Support

Abstract There is a growing recognition that social support can potentially exert consistent or opposing effects in influencing health behaviours. The present paper presents a cross-sectional study, including 2,064 adults from Italy, Spain and Greece, who were participants in a multi-centre randomised controlled trial (C4H study), aiming to examine whether social support is correlated with adherence to a healthy Mediterranean diet and physical activity. Social support data were available for 1,572 participants. The majority of the sample reported emotional support availability (84·5 %), financial support availability (72·6 %) and having one or more close friends (78·2 %). Mediterranean diet adherence was significantly associated with emotional support (P = 0·009) and social network support (P = 0·021). No statistically significant associations were found between participant physical activity and the social support aspects studied. In conclusion, emotional and social network support may be associated with increased adherence to the Mediterranean diet. However, further research is needed to evaluate the role of social support in adherence to healthy Mediterranean diet.

The Influence of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet among Children and Their Parents in Relation to Childhood Overweight/Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 571-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rena I. Kosti ◽  
Aikaterini Kanellopoulou ◽  
Evanthia Fragkedaki ◽  
Venetia Notara ◽  
Sofia-Panagiota Giannakopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Childhood Overweight ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mediterranean
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