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Medicine, General & Internal
Young-Rock Hong, Sandhya Yadav, Ryan Suk, Alexandra M. Lee, Faith A. Newsome, Crystal N. Johnson-Mann, Michelle Cardel, Kathryn M. Ross
Summary: This cross-sectional study found that individuals who underwent bariatric surgery had improved physical activity and eating behaviors compared to those eligible for surgery, but the improvements were still suboptimal. Efforts are needed to incorporate physical activity and a healthy diet into postbariatric care.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Aicha Laouani, Hana Nasrallah, Awatef Sassi, Farhana Ferdousi, Feten Zar Kalai, Yosra Hasni, Khalifa Limem, Hiroko Isoda, Saad Saguem
Summary: In this study, the feasibility, compliance, and potential benefits of Nitraria retusa extract (NRE) intervention were explored in both healthy and overweight/obese adults. Participants were randomly assigned to either a low-dose or a high-dose NRE intervention group. Results showed that the high-dose group of overweight/obese participants experienced a significant decrease in triglyceride levels and an increase in HDL levels. The study demonstrated good compliance and acceptability, with over 90% of participants completing the intervention.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrew Costanzo, Natwalinkhol Settapramote, Niramon Utama-ang, Uracha Wanich, Simone Lewin, Russell Keast
Summary: The study found that individuals who are more sensitive to carbohydrate taste are more likely to consume greater quantities of carbohydrates and energy, resulting in greater body mass.
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Biology
Mona Boaz, Vered Kaufman-Shriqui, Odile Azoulay, Talia Weinstein
Summary: This study compared the dietary status of overweight/obese and normal-weight hemodialysis patients, finding that regardless of body weight status, compliance with dietary guidelines among hemodialysis patients is poor.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ahsan Hameed, Edyta Adamska-Patruno, Joanna Godzien, Przemyslaw Czajkowski, Urszula Miksza, Karolina Pietrowska, Joanna Fiedorczuk, Monika Moroz, Witold Bauer, Julia Sieminska, Maria Gorska, Adam Jacek Kretowski, Michal Ciborowski
Summary: The study used metabolomics to investigate the mechanisms by which high-carbohydrate meals contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome. It found that overweight/obese individuals had dysregulated metabolic pathways after consuming high-carbohydrate meals, while normal-weight individuals did not. Consumption of high-carbohydrate meals led to a significant increase in certain metabolites, particularly phospholipids and fatty acid amides, in overweight/obese individuals. The intake of cinnamon and capsicum normalized the concentration of these altered metabolites.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sri Riyati Sugiarto, Madhu Page-Sharp, Jocelyn J. Drinkwater, Wendy A. Davis, Sam Salman, Timothy M. E. Davis
Summary: This study investigated the pharmacokinetic properties of artemether, lumefantrine, and their active metabolites in individuals with different body weights. The results indicate that dose modification of artemether-lumefantrine is not necessary for overweight and obese patients with malaria.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Klarissa R. Wilkinson, Larry A. Tucker, Lance E. Davidson, Bruce W. Bailey
Summary: Regular consumption of non-fat milk was associated with lower levels of abdominal adiposity, while no significant differences were found for full-fat milk drinkers or milk abstainers.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lindsey Miller, Kari Thompson, Carolina Pavlenco, Vijaya Saradhi Mettu, Hans Haverkamp, Samantha Skaufel, Abdul Basit, Bhagwat Prasad, Julie Larsen
Summary: Interventions to decrease inflammation and improve metabolic function may help prevent obesity-related diseases. This study investigated the effects of MSM supplementation on cardiometabolic health, inflammation, and oxidative status, and found that MSM supplementation led to increased levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Salhah Alsulami, Mukhtiar Baig, Tauseef Ahmad, Nouf Althagafi, Eman Hazzazi, Razan Alsayed, Majd Alghamdi, Thikra Almohammadi
Summary: The study evaluated obesity prevalence, physical activity, and dietary practices among Saudi adults in the Makkah region. The results showed that the prevalence of obesity was higher in men than women, and obese individuals consumed more soft drinks and fast food. Age, gender, and income were associated with obesity. Therefore, targeted intervention strategies are needed to address the issue of obesity.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Deepa Shokeen, Karen Sokal-Gutierrez
Summary: The study found a significant association between cardio-metabolic risk factors and clinically-significant depressive symptoms among US adults, with an increased number of CMR factors correlating with increased odds of CSD symptoms. The findings suggest the importance of comprehensive interventions addressing both mental health and physical health issues.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sufyan Bakuri Suara, Fereydoun Siassi, Mahama Saaka, Abbas Rahimiforoushani, Gity Sotoudeh
Summary: The study found that there was an inverse association between the dietary carbohydrate quality index (CQI) and the odds of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The CQI approach may be a useful strategy for preventing MetS.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Priya Dewansingh, Gerlof A. R. Reckman, Caspar F. Mijlius, Wim P. Krijnen, Cees P. van der Schans, Harriet Jager-Wittenaar, Ellen G. H. M. van den Heuvel
Summary: Older adults with overweight and obesity may have borderline sufficient protein and calcium intake, but inadequate vitamin D intake. The 25(OH)D concentration is deficient for obese older adults.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Nobuyo Tsuboyama-Kasaoka, Sakiko Ueda, Naoko Miyagawa, Nobuo Nishi, Haruki Shimoda, Kiyomi Sakata, Akira Ogawa, Seiichiro Kobayashi
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between seafood intake and overweight after the Great East Japan Earthquake. The study found that frequency of fish and shellfish intake in men was inversely associated with becoming overweight, indicating that consuming seafood may have an obesity-suppressing effect.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Prudence R. Carr, Katherine L. Webb, Johannes T. Neumann, Le T. P. Thao, Lawrence J. Beilin, Michael E. Ernst, Bernadette Fitzgibbon, Danijela Gasevic, Mark R. Nelson, Anne B. Newman, Suzanne G. Orchard, Alice Owen, Christopher M. Reid, Nigel P. Stocks, Andrew M. Tonkin, Robyn L. Woods, John J. McNeil
Summary: Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference are recognized risk factors for several chronic diseases and all-cause mortality in the general population. However, this study found that the associations between BMI, waist circumference and mortality risk are different in older men and women. For men, being overweight was associated with a lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, while being underweight was associated with a higher risk. For women, the lowest BMI was associated with the highest risk of all-cause mortality. Waist circumference had little association with mortality risk.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ruben Ture, Albertino Damasceno, Mouhammed Djico, Nuno Lunet
Summary: The study found that in urban Bissau, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is higher among women compared to men, with a higher occurrence of abdominal obesity in the female population. The prevalence of overweight and obesity increases with age and income levels. Underweight is more common among younger age groups and lower socioeconomic status individuals.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yong-Moon Mark Park, Moon Kyung Choi, Seong-Su Lee, Nitin Shivappa, Kyungdo Han, Susan E. Steck, James R. Hebert, Anwar T. Merchant, Dale P. Sandler
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Yong-Moon Mark Park, Susan E. Steck, Teresa T. Fung, Anwar T. Merchant, M. Elizabeth Hodgson, Jean A. Keller, Dale P. Sandler
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Omonefe O. Omofuma, David P. Turner, Lindsay L. Peterson, Anwar T. Merchant, Jiajia Zhang, Susan E. Steck
CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jiali Zheng, Tianren Zhu, Guanghuan Yang, Longgang Zhao, Fangyu Li, Yong-Moon Park, Fred K. Tabung, Susan E. Steck, Xiaoguang Li, Hui Wang
Summary: Isocaloric substitution of plant-based protein for animal-based protein may have beneficial effects on preventing all-cause and cardiovascular disease-specific mortality, especially when substituting red and processed meat protein. However, more studies are needed, particularly regarding cancer incidence and other specific aging-related diseases.
Article
Oncology
Omonefe O. Omofuma, Susan E. Steck, Andrew F. Olshan, Melissa A. Troester
Summary: This study examined the associations between different methods of meat and fish preparation and breast cancer risk. The results showed that frequent consumption of beef prepared with high temperature methods was associated with higher odds of breast cancer, while frequent consumption of pan-fried fish or grilled/barbecued pork chops was associated with lower odds of breast cancer.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Susan E. Steck, L. Joseph Su, Samuel O. Antwi, Bonny B. Morris, Brittany Crawford, Swann Arp Adams, James R. Hebert, Elizabeth T. H. Fontham, Jeannette T. Bensen, James L. Mohler, Lenore Arab
Summary: This study examines the association between recreational and occupational physical activity and prostate cancer aggressiveness, finding that men who engage in walking exercise and have physically active jobs have lower odds of high-aggressive prostate cancer.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Etienne Thiria, Christine Pellegrini, Bezawit E. Kase, Katherine DeVivo, Susan E. Steck
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had persistent negative impacts on health behaviors and anxiety levels in a university population. Physical activity decreased and sedentary time and prevalence of symptomatic anxiety increased among both students and faculty/staff. However, diet quality improved among faculty/staff.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jiali Zheng, Longgang Zhao, Jingwen Dong, Huiyi Chen, Donghui Li, Xuehong Zhang, Manal M. Hassan, Susan E. Steck, Xiaoguang Li, Yong-Bing Xiang, Hui Wang
Summary: Dietary factors play a crucial role in the risk of progression from NAFLD to HCC. Certain dietary patterns or individual foods with anti-inflammatory potential are associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD and HCC.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Jiali Zheng, Fred K. Tabung, Jiajia Zhang, Bette Caan, James R. Hebert, Candyce H. Kroenke, Judith Ockene, Nitin Shivappa, Susan E. Steck
Summary: This study examined the association between post-diagnosis dietary inflammatory potential and mortality outcomes among post-menopausal women diagnosed with cancer. It found that a more anti-inflammatory diet plus supplements after a cancer diagnosis was associated with lower all-cause mortality, cancer mortality, and mortality from cardiovascular disease and other causes.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Moon Kyung Choi, Yong-Moon Mark Park, Nitin Shivappa, Oak-Kee Hong, Kyungdo Han, Susan E. Steck, James R. Hebert, Anwar T. Merchant, Dale P. Sandler, Seong-Su Lee
Summary: This study investigated the association between consuming a pro-inflammatory diet and mortality risk in adults with normal BMI but with central obesity. The results showed that a pro-inflammatory diet was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease mortality in individuals with central obesity.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maren Sfeir, Elizabeth T. Jacobs, Lindsay N. Kohler, Susan E. Steck, Angela K. Yung, Cynthia A. Thomson
Summary: This study aimed to determine the association between dietary advanced glycation end-product (AGE) intake and adenoma recurrence. The analysis showed that there was no significant relationship between CML-AGE intake and adenoma recurrence in the sample population.
Article
Oncology
Hui-Yi Lin, Susan E. E. Steck, Indrani Sarkar, Elizabeth T. H. Fontham, Alan Diekman, Lora J. J. Rogers, Calvin T. T. Ratliff, Jeannette T. T. Bensen, James L. L. Mohler, L. Joseph Su
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the interactions between genetic polymorphisms related to folate metabolism and the aggressiveness of prostate cancer. The study found that specific interactions between genetic polymorphisms were associated with aggressive cancer in both European American and African American prostate cancer patients. These findings are important for personalized intervention and treatment strategies for prostate cancer.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Longgang Zhao, Bezawit Kase, Jiali Zheng, Susan E. Steck
Summary: This systematic review suggests that dietary patterns characterized by a higher intake of vegetables and fruits, a lower intake of animal products, and anti-inflammation may be associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer.
CURRENT NUTRITION REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Brittany Crawford, Susan E. Steck, Dale P. Sandler, Anwar T. Merchant, Jennifer M. P. Woo, Yong-Moon Mark Park
Summary: The role of socioeconomic disparities in the association between diet and risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) was investigated. It was found that there are weaker associations between diet quality and T2D incidence among individuals with lower socioeconomic status, suggesting that other factors play a larger role in T2D incidence in this population.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Susan E. Steck, E. Angela Murphy
NATURE REVIEWS CANCER
(2020)