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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ruben Aragon-Martin, Maria del Mar Gomez-Sanchez, Jose Manuel Martinez-Nieto, Jose Pedro Novalbos-Ruiz, Carmen Segundo-Iglesias, Maria Jose Santi-Cano, Jose Castro-Pinero, Carmen Lineros-Gonzalez, Mariano Hernan-Garcia, Monica Schwarz-Rodriguez, David Jimenez-Pavon, Amelia Rodriguez-Martin
Summary: This study examines the association between lifestyles (physical activity, screen time, diet and sleep) and self-reported physical fitness with body weight in schoolchildren. The findings suggest that children who have healthier lifestyles and good physical fitness are more likely to have a healthy body weight, while those with less healthy lifestyles and poor physical fitness are at a higher risk of being overweight or obese.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Aristea Gioxari, Charalampia Amerikanou, Sevasti Peraki, Andriana C. Kaliora, Maria Skouroliakou
Summary: This cross-sectional study investigated the impact of weight status and dietary habits on cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic health markers in schoolchildren. The study found that 35% of children were overweight/obese, with z-BMI positively correlated with WHtR and negatively correlated with fat-free mass and vitamin E. Normal weight children had higher resting metabolic rate and VO(2)max compared to those with overweight/obesity. Handgrip strength was not different between groups but negatively correlated with dyslipidemia. Eating breakfast routinely at home was positively associated with resting metabolic rate and negatively associated with z-BMI.
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Environmental Sciences
A. Ruiz-Hermosa, V. Martinez-Vizcaino, M. Solera-Martinez, M. Martinez-Andres, J. C. Garcia-Prieto, M. Sanchez-Lopez
Summary: The study found that 46% of 4 to 6 year old children choose to actively commute to school. The probability of active commuting was higher in boys and girls from low/medium-low SES families and in girls living in urban areas. Active commuting was not associated with weight status and cardiorespiratory fitness, and effective interventions need to be promoted, especially in children from high SES families and those living in rural areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
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Y. B. Tor, M. Ozbalak, S. Kalayoglu-Besisik, E. Aksoy, A. A. Cagatay, A. Gul, M. Erelel, N. Senkal, A. Medetalibeyoglu, M. Kose, T. Tukek
Summary: This study aims to identify independent risk factors for COVID-19-associated coagulopathy (CAC). The findings suggest that not receiving low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), high levels of D-dimer, initial LDH, and initial ferritin are independent risk factors for CAC.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Spela Bogataj, Nebojsa Trajkovic, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Vedrana Sember
Summary: This study demonstrated that an eight-week school-based HIIT and nutrition intervention, including three sessions per week, can improve body composition and physical fitness in overweight adolescent girls.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Laura Rangel Drummond de Menezes, Rafaela Cristina Vieira e Souza, Pollyanna Costa Cardoso, Luana Caroline dos Santos
Summary: The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of studies that identified the dietary patterns in schoolchildren (7-10 years old) and their associated factors. Unhealthy dietary patterns were found in 93.75% of the studies, with factors such as higher screen time, low bone mass, weight and fat gain in children, and meal skipping being associated with their consumption. Children's dietary patterns were related to their behavior, nutritional status, and family environment habits.
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Charlie Nezondet, Joseph Gandrieau, Philippe Nguyen, Gautier Zunquin
Summary: This study investigates the relationships between Physical Literacy (PL), body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and physical activity levels in French secondary school students. The results show significant associations between PL and percentage of Fat Mass (%FM), moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), Skeletal Muscle Mass (%SMM), and cardiorespiratory fitness. Developing PL in physical activity programs could be beneficial for improving students' activity levels, reducing adiposity, and promoting long-term health.
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Natalia Carvalho Bagatini, Carolina Dertzbocher Feil Pinho, Gabriela Tomedi Leites, Rogerio da Cunha Voser, Anelise Reis Gaya, Giovani dos Santos Cunha
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index on cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents. The findings showed that obese individuals had lower cardiorespiratory fitness values compared to those who were eutrophic or overweight. The cardiometabolic risk profile was significantly higher in the obese group compared to the eutrophic group and no significant difference was found compared to the overweight group. The high-fit group had lower cardiometabolic risk profile values compared to the low-fit group.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Laurens A. van Kleef, Robert J. de Knegt, Willem Pieter Brouwer
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the mortality risk of MAFLD in relation to excessive alcohol consumption and its potential interactions. The results showed that MAFLD increases mortality risk independent of excessive alcohol consumption. Furthermore, participants with both MAFLD and excessive alcohol consumption have the highest mortality risk.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Rosario Pastor, Cristina Bouzas, Irene Albertos, Carolina Garcia, Angela Garcia, Teresa Prieto, Jorge Velazquez, Elena Sanchez-Jimenez, Rocio Rodriguez, Francisco Javier Martin, Angelica Maria Campon, Josep A. Tur
Summary: This study assessed the associations between health-related quality of life, fitness status, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Spanish children and adolescents. The results showed that participants with higher quality of life were more likely to adhere to the Mediterranean diet and had better fitness levels. High fitness status and adherence to the Mediterranean diet were associated with improved health-related quality of life in schoolchildren.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Pedro Delgado-Floody, Diego Soto-Garcia, Felipe Caamano-Navarrete, Bastian Carter-Thuillier, Iris Paola Guzman-Guzman
Summary: This study investigated the association between physical self-concept (PSC) and mental health, physical status, and lifestyle in Chilean schoolchildren. Poor PSC was linked to bad cardiorespiratory fitness, severe body image dissatisfaction, excessive screen time, low physical activity after school, and depression. High nutritional level was associated with overall PSC and overall self-concept. Absence of body image dissatisfaction was related to overall self-concept and physical condition dimensions.
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Biology
Wali Khan, Hafeezur Rahman, Naseem Rafiq, Muhammad Kabir, Munawar Salim Ahmed, P. De Los Rios Escalante
Summary: The study on risk factors for intestinal parasites in school children in Malakand, Pakistan, revealed a high prevalence of parasitic infections, with hookworm being the most common parasite. Previously used drugs, school level, ages, weight, and upper arm circumference were significantly associated with intestinal parasite infection. Lack of safe water supply, consumption of raw vegetables, and animal keeping played a key role in the transmission of parasitic diseases.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Morgana Mongraw-Chaffin, Kristen G. Hairston, Anthony J. G. Hanley, Janet A. Tooze, Jill M. Norris, Nicolette D. Palmer, Donald W. Bowden, Carlos Lorenzo, Yii-Der Ida Chen, Lynne E. Wagenknecht
Summary: The study found significant differences in VAT and insulin resistance in different BMI categories under MetS status. Both baseline levels and increases over time of VAT and insulin resistance were associated with the incidence of MetS, independent of BMI category. Increased VAT over time contributed additional risk to the development of MetS.
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Sport Sciences
Jeremy Vanhelst, Laurent Beghin, Elodie Drumez, Jose Antonio Casajus, Stefaan De Henauw, Kurt Widhalm, Cristina Molina, Eva Karaglani, Frederic Gottrand
Summary: The study found that adolescents with a longer school time had higher cardiorespiratory fitness, while those with a shorter school time had lower cardiorespiratory fitness. Additionally, the percentage of adolescents at cardiovascular risk in adulthood was higher in the short time group compared to the long time group.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alissa C. Cyrus, Richard Dunville, Athena P. Kourtis, Karen W. Hoover, Pattie Tucker
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of ever having had an HIV test among U.S. high-school girls was relatively low, about 10%. Those who had 4 or more lifetime sexual partners and those who had ever injected illegal drugs were more likely to have had an HIV test.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
