Hair copper in normal individuals: relationship with body mass and dietary habits

Background: Evidence of the associations of dietary habits and body mass index with dementia is inconsistent and limited in East Asian countries. Objective: We aim to explore the associations of dietary habits and body mass index with the odds of dementia. Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Setting: A nationwide, population-based, door-to-door, in-person survey. Participants: Selected by computerized random sampling from all 19 counties in Taiwan. Measurement: Diagnosis of dementia using the criteria recommended by the National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer’s Association. Lifestyle factors, dietary habits and demographic data were compared between normal subjects and participants with dementia. Results: A total of 10432 residents were assessed, among whom 2049 were classified as having a mild cognitive impairment (MCI), 929 were diagnosed with dementia, and 7035 were without dementia or MCI. After adjustment for age, gender, education, body mass index (BMI), dietary habits, habitual exercises and co-morbidities, including hypertension, diabetes and cerebrovascular diseases, we found inverse associations of dementia with the consumption of fish (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.41-0.94), vegetables (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.13-0.95), coffee (OR 0.59, 95% CI 0.35-0.97), green tea (OR 0.51, 95% CI 0.34-0.75) and other types of tea (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.28-0.60). There was no association between dementia and fruit consumption. Compared with people who had a normal BMI (18 < BMI <= 24), older overweight people (24 < BMI <=30) had a reduced risk of dementia with an adjusted OR of 0.77 (95% CI 0.61-0.96). Conclusions: Our study provides preliminary evidence that suggests that the consumption of fish, vegetables, tea, and coffee has potential benefits against dementia in East Asian population. Being modestly overweight (nadir risk at BMI = 25) in late life was associated with decreased odds of dementia. The benefit of fruits may be offset by their high sugar content.

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Association of Dental Caries with Body Mass Index, Oral Hygiene and Dietary Habits in Larkana and Peshawar City Children, Pakistan

Journal of Oral Hygiene & Health ◽

10.4172/2332-0702.1000230 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 05 (03) ◽

Author(s):

Syed Adnan Ali ◽

Nazeer Khan ◽

Mudassir Uddin

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Mass ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dietary Habits

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Relationship between the dietary habits, Body Mass Index (BMI) and health status in the elderly people living in rural communities of the Western Alps

Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino della Società Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale ◽

10.4081/jbr.2011.4639 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 84 (1) ◽

Author(s):

N. Salis ◽

L. Gallo ◽

D. Picollo ◽

E. Rabino Massa

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Health Status ◽

Rural Communities ◽

Elderly People ◽

Body Mass ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

The Elderly ◽

Western Alps

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Nutritional Behaviors, Vitamin Supplementation and Physical Activity among Polish Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu14020331 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 331

Author(s):

Bogna Gryszczyńska ◽

Magdalena Budzyń ◽

Joanna Grupińska ◽

Magdalena Paulina Kasprzak ◽

Agnieszka Gryszczyńska

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Working Women ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

The Self ◽

Vitamin Supplementation ◽

Anonymous Questionnaire ◽

Gender Groups

The COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, including social isolation, movement restrictions and work instability have altered many people’s nutritional behaviors and daily lifestyle. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on selected eating habits, physical activity and daily lifestyle changes of Polish adults (n = 145). The self-designed and anonymous questionnaire was available online from the 1 May 2021 to the 15 May 2021. In general, 60% of respondents declared that the COVID-19 pandemic did not affect their dietary habits, whereas 26% of surveyed individuals answered in the affirmative. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on changing dietary habits was differentiated by age (Pearson’s χ2 = 12.604; p = 0.0134). The number of meals consumed by respondents per day differed across gender groups (Pearson’s χ2 = 9.653; df = 4; p = 0.0466). An increase in body weight during the COVID-19 pandemic was reported by 43% of women and 7.6% of surveyed men. Additionally, hybrid working women declared most often an increase in body mass independent of age, education level and living place. Moreover, the majority of respondents who reported the effect of the pandemic on changing dietary habits also declared more frequent sweets consumption. The study revealed that respondents who stated more frequent sweets consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely associated with an increase in body mass (OR = 6.75, 95% CI, 6.75–91.25). No increase in the consumption of vitamin D, C and Mg supplements and pickled products was found.

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Gut microbiome dysbiosis in anorexia nervosa

Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0014.8601 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 75 ◽

pp. 283-291

Author(s):

Agata Janczy ◽

Magdalena Landowska ◽

Zdzisław Kochan

Keyword(s):

Anorexia Nervosa ◽

Gut Microbiota ◽

Body Mass ◽

Intestinal Microbiota ◽

Gut Microbiome ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is described as an eating disorder, which is characterized by malnutrition, a fear of gaining body mass, and a disturbed self-body image. This disease is dependent on biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors. Among the various biological factors, the importance of intestinal microbiota has recently attracted much attention. Identification of the gut microbiota dysbiosis in patients with AN has opened new and promising research directions. Recent observations focus in particular on the association between intestinal microorganisms and the occurrence of functional gastrointestinal disorders associated with anorexia, anxiety and depression, as well as the regulation of eating habits. The composition of the gut microbiota differs between patients with AN and individuals with normal body mass. This is due to the incorrect diet of patients; on the other hand, there is growing interest in the role of intestinal microbiota in the pathogenesis of AN, its changes through re-nutrition practices, and in particular the modulation of intestinal microbiological composition by means of nutritional interventions or the use of preand probiotics as standard supplements therapy of eating disorders. There is a need for further research about the microbiome - intestine - brain axis. Furthermore, consequences of changes in dietary habits as part of AN treatment are also unknown. However, better knowledge about the relationship between the gut microbiome and the brain can help improve the treatment of this disorder. This review aims to present the current knowledge about the potential role of intestinal microbiota in the pathogenesis, course and treatment of AN.

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Modification in body weight associated with antiepileptic drugs

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/s0004-282x2010000200024 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 68 (2) ◽

pp. 277-281 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Camilla N. De Gaspari ◽

Carlos A.M. Guerreiro

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Antiepileptic Drugs ◽

Body Mass ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Weight Changes ◽

Body Weight Changes ◽

Epileptic Patients

Antiepileptic drugs (AED) may cause body weight changes. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the dietary habits and body weight associated with AED in epileptic patients. METHOD: Sixty-six patients were subjected to two interviews, and had their weight and body mass index calculated and compared at both times, interval between six to eight months. RESULTS: It was observed that 59.1% showed weight gain. The patients who had no weight gain had a greater proportion of individuals who engaged in some form of physical activity. However, of the 45 patients who maintained their initial dietary and medication pattern, 75.6% recorded a weight gain. Weight gain was seen in 66.7% of patients on carbamazepine (n=18), 60% on valproate (n=5), 50% on carbamazepine+clobazam treatment (n=14), and 58.3% of patients on other(s) polytherapy (n=12). CONCLUSION: The patient should be alerted to possible weight gain, and should be advised about dieting and participating in regular physical activity.

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