Gut Microbiota Profile and Its Association with Clinical Variables and Dietary Intake in Overweight/Obese and Lean Subjects: A Cross-Sectional Study

We aimed to differentiate gut microbiota composition of overweight/obese and lean subjects and to determine its association with clinical variables and dietary intake. A cross-sectional study was performed with 96 overweight/obese subjects and 32 lean subjects. Anthropometric parameters were positively associated with Collinsella aerofaciens, Dorea formicigenerans and Dorea longicatena, which had higher abundance the overweight/obese subjects. Moreover, different genera of Lachnospiraceae were negatively associated with body fat, LDL and total cholesterol. Saturated fatty acids (SFAs) were negatively associated with the genus Intestinimonas, a biomarker of the overweight/obese group, whereas SFAs were positively associated with Roseburia, a biomarker for the lean group. In conclusion, Dorea formicigenerans, Dorea longicatena and Collinsella aerofaciens could be considered obesity biomarkers, Lachnospiraceae is associated with lipid cardiovascular risk factors. SFAs exhibited opposite association profiles with butyrate-producing bacteria depending on the BMI. Thus, the relationship between diet and microbiota opens new tools for the management of obesity.

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Effects of lunch club attendance on the dietary intake of older adults in the UK: A pilot cross-sectional study

Nutrition and Health ◽

10.1177/0260106020921047 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 209-214 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fotini Tsofliou ◽

Maria G Grammatikopoulou ◽

Rosie Lumley ◽

Konstantinos Gkiouras ◽

Jose Lara ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Effective Means ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Calcium Iron ◽

The Uk

Background: Lunch clubs are community-based projects where meals are offered with opportunities for social interaction, and a unique dining experience of dual commercial and communal nature. Aim: The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to assess differences in the dietary intake between lunch club and non-lunch club days among community-dwelling elderly, living in Dorset, UK. Methods: A total of 39 elderly individuals attending local lunch clubs were recruited. Socioeconomic factors were recorded, anthropometric measurements were taken and the dietary intake was assessed in lunch club and non-lunch club days via 24 hour dietary recalls. Results: For the majority of participants, having a hot meal (74.4%), meeting with friends (92.3%), dining outside home (76.9%), having a home-styled cooked meal (71.8%) and skipping cooking (43.6%) were considered as important factors for lunch club dining. Absolute energy intake, protein, fat, carbohydrate, saturated fatty acids, fibre, potassium, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C and folate and water from drinks were significantly greater on lunch club days. When intake was expressed as a percentage of the dietary reference values, all examined nutrients were consumed in greater adequacy during lunch club days, except potassium and vitamin D. Conclusions: Lunch clubs appear to be an effective means for ameliorating nutrient intake among older adults, while in parallel, offer the opportunity for socializing and sharing a hot meal with peers.

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The association of blood non-esterified fatty acid, saturated fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids levels with mild cognitive impairment in Chinese population aged 35–64 years: a cross-sectional study

Nutritional Neuroscience ◽

10.1080/1028415x.2019.1610606 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rong Fan ◽

Lei Zhao ◽

Bing-jie Ding ◽

Rong Xiao ◽

Wei-wei Ma

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Chinese Population ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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The associations of gut microbiota and fecal short-chain fatty acids with bone mass were largely mediated by weight status: a cross-sectional study

European Journal of Nutrition ◽

10.1007/s00394-021-02597-x ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fengyan Chen ◽

Qinzhi Wei ◽

Dafeng Xu ◽

Yuanhuan Wei ◽

Jue Wang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Gut Microbiota ◽

Bone Mass ◽

Weight Status ◽

Short Chain Fatty Acids ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Short Chain ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chain Fatty Acids

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The Relationship between Restrained Eating, Body Image, and Dietary Intake among University Students in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13030990 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 990

Author(s):

Cuiting Yong ◽

Hanmei Liu ◽

Qiping Yang ◽

Jing Luo ◽

Yufeng Ouyang ◽

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Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Body Image ◽

Body Weight ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Restrained Eating ◽

Hunan Province ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chinese College Students

This study aims to explore the association between restrained eating, body image, and dietary intake among Chinese college students. This cross-sectional study included 1301 college students at two universities in Hunan Province. Electronic questionnaires were used to collect information including students’ demographic characteristics, restrained eating, perception of body weight, body satisfaction, and dietary intake. Anthropometric measurements were collected to calculate body mass index (BMI). The prevalence of high restrained eating was 52.8%. Students who were dissatisfied with their bodies or overestimated their body weight showed a higher tendency toward high restrained eating (p < 0.05). Students with high restrained eating tended to eat fruits and eggs more frequently, while the frequency of eating domestic animals and poultry, sugar-sweetened beverages, and fast food were the opposite. Moreover, high restrained eating was a risk factor for low dietary diversity (odds ratio (OR) = 1.384, 95% confidence interval: 1.002~1.912). The high incidence of restrained eating among Chinese college students and its energy-restricted diets that may lead to possible health implications require attention. Further studies are needed to investigate the characteristics of college students’ restrained eating to tailor appropriate interventions for forming positive body images and promoting healthy eating behaviors, thus, improving dietary quality.

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Gut microbiota in patients with newly diagnosed acromegaly: a pilot cross-sectional study

Pituitary ◽

10.1007/s11102-021-01137-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Aysa Hacioglu ◽

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Aycan Gundogdu ◽

Ufuk Nalbantoglu ◽

Zuleyha Karaca ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gut Microbiota ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Newly Diagnosed ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Frequency of Dyslipidemia in Obese

10.53350/pjmhs2115102831 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (10) ◽

pp. 2831-2832

Author(s):

Ambreen Asif ◽

Kashif Aziz Ahmad ◽

Sohaib Akbar ◽

Talha Munir

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Lipid Profile ◽

Body Mass ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obese Subjects

Objective: frequency of dyslipidemia in obese subjects Methodology: In this was a cross sectional study, we included a total of 100 cases, between 30 and 70 years of age of either gender having body mass index >30 whereas we excluded all those cases who were already taking treatment of dyslipidemia. A fasting blood sample was followed for lipid profile from the hospital lab and results were followed for presence/absence of dyslipidemia. Results: In this trial, mean age was 44.57+8.52 years. Mean lipid profile was recorded as 210.17+36.73 total cholesterol, 178.83+12.10 triglycerides, 133.55+9.74 LDL and 34.42+6.58 HDL. Mean Body mass index was calculated as 34.11+7.25. Frequency of dyslipidemia in obese subjects was recorded as 51%(n=51) Conclusion: We concluded that frequency of dyslipidemia is higher in obese subjects coming to a tertiary care hospital Lahore. So, it is recommended that every patient who present with obesity, should be sort out for dyslipidemia. However, it is also required that every setup should have their surveillance in order to know the frequency of the problem Keywords: Obese, dyslipidemia, frequency

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Association of faecal pH with childhood stunting: Results from a cross-sectional study

BMJ Paediatrics Open ◽

10.1136/bmjpo-2019-000549 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. e000549 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Md. Shabab Hossain ◽

Subhasish Das ◽

Md. Amran Gazi ◽

Md. Ashraful Alam ◽

Nur Muhammad Shahedul Haque ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gut Microbiota ◽

Linear Growth ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Inverse Association ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Faecal Ph ◽

Childhood Stunting

BackgroundGut microbiota plays an important role in the growth of children. The gut of children with optimum growth is enriched in certain species, especially Bifidobacteria and Clostridia. Bifidobacteria and commensal Clostridia both contribute to formation of acidic stool, and an elevated faecal pH indicates reduction of these species in the gut. The purpose of the study was to investigate the association of faecal pH with childhood stunting.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 100 children with length-for-age Z score (LAZ) <−1 aged between 12 and 18 months were enrolled from the ongoing Bangladesh Environmental Enteric Dysfunction study conducted in Dhaka, Bangladesh. LAZ was measured by anthropometry and data on factors affecting linear growth were recorded. Faecal pH measurement was done using pH metre on freshly collected non-diarrhoeal faecal samples following standard procedure. Multiple quantile regression was done to quantify the relation between faecal pH and LAZ scores.ResultsThe mean LAZ and faecal pH of the children were −2.12±0.80 and 5.84±1.11, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis showed a statistically significant negative correlation between stool pH and the LAZ scores (p<0.01). After inclusion of other factors affecting linear growth into the regression model, a statistically significant inverse association was observed between faecal pH and LAZ score (p<0.01).ConclusionElevated faecal pH was found to have a significant association with stunted growth. As an indicator of gut microbiota status, faecal pH might have emerged as a possible indirect determinant of childhood stunting.Trial registration numberNCT02812615

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Association of the combination of weight gain after 20 years of age and current obesity with chronic kidney disease in Japan: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027752 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. e027752

Author(s):

Hirotaka Ochiai ◽

Takako Shirasawa ◽

Takahiko Yoshimoto ◽

Satsue Nagahama ◽

Mariko Kobayashi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Outcome Measure ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Results ◽

Obese Subjects ◽

The Impact

ObjectivesWeight gain after 20 years of age is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the impact of weight gain on CKD might differ by current obesity status. We investigated the association of the combination of weight gain after 20 years of age and current obesity with CKD among adults in Japan.DesignA cross-sectional study.Setting and participantsWe analysed data from 94 822 adults aged 40–64 years who had an annual health check-up in Japan from April 2013 to March 2014.Primary outcome measureCKD was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2and/or proteinuria.ResultsBoth weight gain ≥10 kg after 20 years of age plus obesity (OR 2.21, 95% CI 2.07 to 2.36) and weight gain of ≥10 kg plus non-obesity (OR 1.31, 95% CI 1.21 to 1.42) significantly increased the OR for CKD when compared with weight gain <10 kg plus non-obesity in men. In women, weight gain ≥10 kg plus obesity (OR 2.04, 95% CI 1.84 to 2.25) and weight gain ≥10 kg plus non-obesity (OR 1.53, 95% CI 1.36 to 1.72) significantly increased the OR for CKD compared with weight gain <10 kg plus non-obesity. These results persisted even after adjustment for age, lifestyle factors, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and diabetes.ConclusionsWeight gain ≥10 kg after 20 years of age was significantly associated with CKD in both obese and non-obese subjects. Moreover, the influence of weight gain ≥10 kg plus obesity on CKD was greater than that of weight gain ≥10 kg plus non-obesity on CKD. The present study results suggest that it is important to consider weight gain after maturity in both obese and non-obese subjects to prevent CKD among Japanese middle-aged adults.

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