scholarly journals Effect of Adherence to Mediterranean Diet during Pregnancy on Children’s Health: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlotta Biagi ◽  
Mattia Di Nunzio ◽  
Alessandra Bordoni ◽  
Davide Gori ◽  
Marcello Lanari
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Maternal Nutrition ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Children's Health ◽  
Children’S Health ◽  
Foetal Development ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Metabolic Markers ◽  
The Mediterranean

The traditional Mediterranean diet has been shown to be a healthy eating pattern that protects against the development of many diseases in adults and children. Pregnancy is a critical period of plasticity during which foetal development may be significantly influenced by different environmental factors, including maternal nutrition. In this context, several studies have examined the potential benefits of adherence to a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy on birth outcomes, considering the Mediterranean diet as a whole rather than focusing on the effect of its individual components. In this review, we systematically summarized and discussed results of studies investigating the protective role of Mediterranean diet against foetal growth, prematurity, neural tube defects and other congenital pathologies, asthma and allergy, body weight and metabolic markers. Although current data are insufficient and randomized control trials are needed, growing evidence suggests the beneficial effect of the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy on children’s health. In this sense, strategies aiming to promote adherence to this dietary pattern might be of considerable importance to public health.

The role of Mediterranean diet in the course of subjective cognitive decline in the elderly population of Greece: results from a prospective cohort study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
George S. Vlachos ◽  
Mary Yannakoulia ◽  
Costas A. Anastasiou ◽  
Mary H. Kosmidis ◽  
Efthimios Dardiotis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Subjective Cognitive Decline ◽  
Preventive Strategy ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Medical Disorders ◽  
The Mediterranean

Abstract Very few data are available regarding the association of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MeDi) with Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) evolution over time. A cohort of 939 cognitively normal individuals reporting self-experienced, persistent cognitive decline not attributed to neurological, psychiatric or medical disorders from the Hellenic Epidemiological Longitudinal Investigation of Aging and Diet (HELIAD study) was followed-up for a mean period of 3.10 years. We defined our SCD score as the number of reported SCD domains (memory, language, visuoperceptual and executive), ranging from 0 to 4. Dietary intake at baseline was assessed through a food frequency questionnaire; adherence to the MeDi pattern was evaluated through the Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS) that ranged from 0 to 55, with higher values indicating greater adherence to the MeDi. The mean SCD score in our cohort increased by 0.20 cognitive domains during follow-up. After adjustment for multiple potential confounders, we showed that an MDS higher by 10 points was associated with a 7% reduction in the progression of SCD within one year. In terms of food groups, every additional vegetable serving consumption per day was associated with a 2.3% reduction in SCD progression per year. Our results provide support to the notion that MeDi may have a protective role against the whole continuum of cognitive decline, starting at the first subjective complaints. This finding may strengthen the role of the MeDi as a population-wide, cost-effective preventive strategy targeting the modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline.

Natural Products Derived from the Mediterranean Diet with Antidiabetic Activity: from Insulin Mimetic Hypoglycemic to Nutriepigenetic Modulator Compounds

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (15) ◽  
pp. 1760-1782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgia-Eirini Deligiannidou ◽  
Elena Philippou ◽  
Melita Vidakovic ◽  
Wim V. Berghe ◽  
Alexandros Heraclides ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Pancreatic Beta Cell ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Antidiabetic Activity ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Insulin Mimetic ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Sugar Levels

Background: The Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating pattern that protects against the development of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to pancreatic beta-cell functional impairment and insulin resistance in various tissues. Inspired by the ancient communities, this diet emphasizes eating primarily plant-based foods, including vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals, and nuts. Importantly, virgin olive oil is used as the principal source of fat. Red meat is consumed in low amounts while wine and fish are consumed moderately. Objective: Here, we review the most beneficial components of the Mediterranean Diet and tentative mechanisms of action for prevention and/or management of T2DM, based on research conducted within the last decade. Methods: The references over the last five years have been reviewed and they have been selected properly according to inclusion/ exclusion criteria. Results: Several bioactive diet components were evaluated to prevent inflammation and cytokine-induced oxidative damage, reduce glucose concentration, carbohydrate absorption and increase insulin sensitivity and related gene expression. Conclusion: The adherence to a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise and habits remains the best approach for the prevention of diabetes as well as frequent check-ups and education. Though diabetes has a strong genetic component, in recent years many reports strongly point to the critical role of lifestyle specific epigenetic modifications in the development of T2DM. It remains to be established how different components of the Mediterranean Diet interact and influence the epigenetic landscape to prevent or treat the disease.

The Protective Role of the Mediterranean Diet on the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in a Population of Greek Obese Subjects

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Paletas ◽  
Eleni Athanasiadou ◽  
Maria Sarigianni ◽  
Paschalis Paschos ◽  
Aikaterini Kalogirou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
The Mediterranean

Prevalence of LD From Parental and Professional Perspectives: A Comparison of the Data From the National Survey of Children’s Health and the Office of Special Education Programs’ Reports to Congress

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 701-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paige C. Pullen
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Children's Health ◽  
Children’S Health ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Dramatic Decrease ◽  
Professional Perspectives ◽  
Special Education Programs

Since the emergence of the field of learning disabilities (LD) in the late 1960s and early 1970s, controversy has surrounded issues regarding methods used for identification. The prevalence of students identified as LD increased steadily from the 1970s until the beginning of the 21st century, at which time it has decreased until at least 2011 (the most current data available from the U.S. Office of Education). In this article, I compare the prevalence rates of children aged 6 to 17 years being served in schools according to the Office of Special Education Programs with the prevalence rates as reported by parents on the National Survey of Children’s Health. To date, no such comparison has been made that takes into account parents’ knowledge of their children’s disabilities. Results of the analyses reveal that parents report that their children have LD at a significantly higher rate than what is reported by schools of students receiving LD services. Most important, the longitudinal trend from 2001 to 2011 indicates that parents are reporting a slight increase whereas the Office of Special Education Programs is reporting a dramatic decrease in LD.

scholarly journals The Mediterranean Diet as a Source of Natural Compounds: Does It Represent a Protective Choice Against Cancer?

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 920
Author(s):  
Giuseppina Augimeri ◽  
Daniela Bonofiglio
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Red Wine ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Public Health Policies ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
The Past ◽  
High Adherence ◽  
Inflammatory Processes ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds ◽  
The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean diet (MD), characterized by a high intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and grains, a moderate intake of red wine and a reduced consumption of meat, has been considered one of the healthiest dietary patterns worldwide. Growing evidence suggests an inverse relationship between high adherence to the MD and cancer, as well as other chronic degenerative diseases. The beneficial effects elicited by the MD pattern on cancer are due to the high contents of bioactive compounds contained in many foods of MD, which protect cells by oxidative and inflammatory processes and inhibit carcinogenesis by targeting the various hallmarks of cancer with different mechanisms of action. Although over the past decades numerous dietary and phytochemical compounds from Mediterranean food that have anticancer potential have been identified, a clear association between the MD eating pattern and cancer needs to be established. While we wait for answers to this question from well-conducted research, the empowering of the MD as a protective choice against cancer should represent the priority for public health policies.

Nutritional and Cultural Aspects of the Mediterranean Diet

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lluis Serra-Majem ◽  
Anna Bach-Faig ◽  
Blanca Raidó-Quintana
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Health Model

The recent recognition by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of the Mediterranean diet as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity reinforces, together with the scientific evidence, the Mediterranean diet as a cultural and health model. The Mediterranean diet has numerous beneficial effects on among others the immune system, against allergies, on the psyche, or even on quality of life, topics that are currently fields of research. The Mediterranean diet has an international projection; it is regarded as the healthiest and the most sustainable eating pattern on the planet and is a key player in the public health nutrition field globally, but especially in the Mediterranean area. Moreover, this ancient cultural heritage should be preserved and promoted from different areas: public health, agriculture, culture, politics, and economic development.

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 Dietetic Management of Lipid Profile in an Adult Population from the Italian Region of Abruzzo: Role of Mediterranean Diet

2019 ◽  
pp. 9-21
Author(s):  
Maria Alessandra Gammone ◽  
Stefania Martelli ◽  
Antonella Danese ◽  
Nicolantonio D’Orazio
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Vascular Diseases ◽  
Metabolic Markers ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Cardio Vascular ◽  
The One

Background: There has long been a lot of debate about the role of nutrition in the pathogenesis of cardio- vascular diseases. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially n-3 PUFAs are the types of fat that favor metabolic markers and represent central components of the Mediterranean diet, which is considered an ideal dietary pattern with great cardio protective effect. Aim: This study aims to assess the influence of Mediterranean diet on lipid metabolism, compared to not-Mediterranean hypocaloric dietary patterns. Materials and Methods: This prospective clinical trial evaluated total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides and their modifications in a group of adults in relation to the two different kinds of diet: on the one hand the typical western dietetic pattern, characterized by higher intakes of red meat, dairy products and refined grains, low consumption of fruits and vegetables (L-diet), and the Mediterranean diet (M-diet).

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