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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ashley J. P. Smit, Batoul Hojeij, Melek Rousian, Sam Schoenmakers, Sten P. Willemsen, Regine P. M. Steegers-Theunissen, Lenie van Rossem
Summary: This study found that periconceptional maternal consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with smaller embryonic growth. Interventions promoting healthy food practices during pregnancy could be beneficial for embryonic growth.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Melissa M. Lane, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Malcolm Forbes, Amy Loughman, Tetyana Rocks, Adrienne O'Neil, Priscila Machado, Felice N. Jacka, Allison Hodge, Wolfgang Marx
Summary: This study found an association between higher intake of ultra-processed food and elevated hsCRP concentration. This association appeared to be independent of body mass index.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Llavero-Valero, Javier Escalada-San Martin, Miguel A. Martinez-Gonzalez, Francisco Javier Basterra-Gortari, Carmen de la Fuente-Arrillaga, Maira Bes-Rastrollo
Summary: In a highly-educated Mediterranean cohort, higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) was independently associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study suggests that limiting UPF consumption may help reduce the population burden of T2D.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Monica Dinu, Marta Tristan Asensi, Giuditta Pagliai, Sofia Lotti, Daniela Martini, Barbara Colombini, Francesco Sofi
Summary: This study found that 16.4% of the ultra-processed foods consumed by Italian adults come from a daily intake of 299 grams of UPF. The research also indicates that participants with lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet had a higher proportion of UPF consumption, emphasizing the importance of promoting healthy eating habits.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lihui Zhou, Huiping Li, Shunming Zhang, Hongxi Yang, Yue Ma, Yaogang Wang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the associations between consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and COVID-19 risk. The results showed that participants with higher proportions of UPF in their diet had an increased risk of COVID-19, compared to those with lower proportions. This association was observed after adjusting for potential confounders.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Michael Friden, Joel Kullberg, Hakan Ahlstrom, Lars Lind, Fredrik Rosqvist
Summary: This study investigated the association between intake of ultra-processed food (UPF) and different fat depots in the body. The findings showed a positive association between UPF intake and visceral adipose tissue (VAT), with women driving this association. However, there was no significant association between UPF intake and ectopic fat, subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), or total fat mass after adjusting for confounding factors.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jenny Ruedlinger, Vicente Cid-Ossandon, Andrea Huidobro, Vanessa van de Wyngard, Claudio Vargas, Catterina Ferreccio
Summary: Processed meat consumption is increasing in Latin America and is associated with unhealthy dietary and lifestyle factors, as well as chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
J. Hao, P. Zhou, H. Qiu
Summary: The study found that in underweight-normal weight and overweight individuals, the energy intake and energy proportion of ultra-processed foods were positively associated with the risk of frailty, while this association was not observed in obese individuals.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Samuel J. Dicken, Rachel L. Batterham
Summary: Higher intakes of ultra-processed food are associated with increased risk of obesity and obesity-related outcomes, and this association remains significant even after adjustment for diet quality or pattern.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Laura Pedro-Botet, Maria D. Muns, Rosa Sola, Laia Fontane, Elisenda Climent, David Benaiges, Juana A. Flores-Le Roux, Juan Pedro-Botet
Summary: This study aimed to determine the knowledge of different easily acquired foods among subjects, particularly ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption. The results showed a high consumption and low degree of awareness of UPF among consumers, with factors such as gender, age, living situation, and fruit intake influencing the level of knowledge.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Natasha Figueiredo, Junko Kose, Bernard Srour, Chanta Julia, Emmanuelle Kesse Guyot, Sandrine Peneau, Benjamin Alles, Indira Paz Graniel, Eloi Chazelas, Melaninie Deschasaux Tanguy, Charlott Debbas, Serge Hercberg, Pilar Galan, Carlos A. Monteiro, Mathilde Touvier, Valentina A. Andreeva
Summary: This study revealed an association between UPF intake and different types of eating disorders among French adults.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Patrick Gan, Jun Cheng Er, Kenneth Chow, Benjamin Er, Joanne Sheot Harn Chan, Angela Li, Kyaw Thu Aung
Summary: This study examines the relationship between consumption of processed foods and sociodemographic factors among Singapore residents. The findings suggest that age, gender, ethnicity, housing, and health status all contribute to differences in processed food consumption, with ethnicity being the key factor driving the variation.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Justyna Godos, Marialaura Bonaccio, Wahidah H. Al-Qahtani, Wolfgang Marx, Melissa M. Lane, Gian Marco Leggio, Giuseppe Grosso
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and depressive symptoms in younger Italian adults. The results showed that individuals with higher UPF consumption had a higher likelihood of having depressive symptoms. This association remained significant even after adjusting for potential confounding factors, indicating a potential link between UPF consumption and depressive symptoms in younger Italian individuals.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sivan Ben-Avraham, Elkana Kohn, Sigal Tepper, Ronit Lubetzky, Dror Mandel, Matitiahu Berkovitch, Danit R. Shahar
Summary: This study examines the relationship between nutrient intake of pregnant women and the consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF), and finds that high UPF intake is associated with adverse maternal health and neonatal outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hannah Barker, Peter J. Shaw, Beth Richards, Zoe Clegg, Dianna M. Smith
Summary: Global society is wasting food at unsustainable levels, contributing to carbon emissions. Food insecurity and obesity are increasing concerns in high-income countries. This study evaluated household food waste and found that a majority of it was unprocessed and avoidable, occurring during food preparation. Different interventions should be targeted towards different demographics, focusing on food security, diet quality, and saving money for one, three, and four+ person households, and reducing potentially avoidable unprocessed food waste in households with a university degree.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Elena Fernandez-Gonzalez, Miguel A. Martinez-Gonzalez, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, David Suescun-Elizalde, Francisco Javier Basterra-Gortari, Susana Santiago, Alfredo Gea
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between pre-gestational carbohydrate quality index (CQI) and the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The study found that the overall quality of carbohydrates was not significantly associated with the development of GDM, but high-quality and high-intake carbohydrates were associated with a lower incidence of GDM. Further studies are needed to overcome the limitations of the study.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Silvia Garcia, Cristina Bouzas, David Mateos, Rosario Pastor, Laura Alvarez, Maria Rubin, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Dolores Corella, Albert Goday, J. Alfredo Martinez, Angel M. Alonso-Gomez, Julia Warnberg, Jesus Vioque, Dora Romaguera, Jose Lopez-Miranda, Ramon Estruch, Francisco J. Tinahones, Jose Lapetra, Lluis Serra-Majem, Blanca Riquelme-Gallego, Xavier Pinto, Jose J. Gaforio, Pilar Matia, Josep Vidal, Clotilde Vazquez, Lidia Daimiel, Emilio Ros, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, Patricia Guillem-Saiz, Stephanie Nishi, Robert Cabanes, Itziar Abete, Leire Goicolea-Guemez, Enrique Gomez-Gracia, Antonio Jose Signes-Pastor, Antoni Colom, Antonio Garcia-Rios, Sara Castro-Barquero, Jose C. Fernandez-Garcia, Jose Manuel Santos-Lozano, Zenaida Vazquez, Jose Sorli, Maria Pascual, Olga Castaner, Maria Angeles Zulet, Jessica Vaquero-Luna, F. Javier Basterra-Gortari, Nancy Babio, Ramon Ciurana, Vicente Martin-Sanchez, Josep A. Tur
Summary: This study examined the association between adherence to an energy-restricted Mediterranean diet and the amount of CO2 emissions in an older adult population. The findings suggest that the Mediterranean diet can contribute to lower total dietary CO2 emissions, indicating its potential environmental benefits.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Maria Barberia-Latasa, Miguel A. Martinez-Gonzalez, Carmen de la Fuente-Arrillaga, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, Silvia Carlos, Alfredo Gea
Summary: Several studies have analyzed the association between all-cause mortality and various risk factors, particularly modifiable ones like smoking, diet, and exercise, for the purpose of developing public health preventive strategies. However, specific analysis of predictors for premature and late mortality is necessary to provide more accurate recommendations. This study followed a cohort of 20,272 university graduates with a wide age range for a median of 12 years. The results showed that physical activity was the strongest independent predictor of mortality at any age, associated with reduced risk of total, premature, and late mortality.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Health Care Sciences & Services
Miguel Angel Royo-Bordonada, Maira Bes-Rastrollo
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Valer-Martinez, Carmen Sayon-Orea, Jose Alfredo Martinez Hernandez, Carmen De la Fuente-Arrillaga, Javier Perez de Rojas, Fe Barcones, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Maira Bes-Rastrollo
Summary: This study validates the estimation of vitamin D status using a semi-quantitative FFQ and additional questionnaires. Statistical methods were used to estimate vitamin D status based on diet and lifestyle predictors. The results show a moderate correlation between predicted and observed serum vitamin D values.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jesus Diaz-Gutierrez, Miguel angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Alvaro Alonso, Estefania Toledo, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Jose Sorli, Emilio Ros, Montse Fito, Ramon Estruch, Fernando Aros, Miquel Fiol, Jose Lapetra, Enrique Gomez-Gracia, Lluis Serra-Majem, Xavier Pinto, Olga Portoles, Nancy Babio, Olga Castaner, Miguel Ruiz-Canela
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between adherence to the 7 ideal cardiovascular health metrics proposed by the American Heart Association and the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF). The results showed that adherence to these metrics was not associated with AF incidence.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Asier Oliver Olid, Laura Moreno-Galarraga, Jose Manuel Moreno-Villares, Maria del Mar Bibiloni, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Victor de la O, Alejandro Fernandez-Montero, Nerea Martin-Calvo
Summary: Breastfeeding for 6 months or longer is associated with a higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet during the preschool years. Children who were breastfed for at least 6 months had a one-point increase in their mean KIDMED score compared to children who were never breastfed. The odds ratio of high adherence to the MedDiet was also higher in children who were breastfed for at least 6 months.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Rafael Perez-Araluce, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, Miguel angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Estefania Toledo, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Maria Barberia-Latasa, Alfredo Gea
Summary: Excessive drinking is strongly associated with a decline in quality of life, particularly in mental well-being. Binge-drinking has negative effects on vitality and mental health. Therefore, excessive drinking for the purpose of enhancing well-being is not justified based on its impact on mental quality of life.
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Food Science & Technology
Euridice Martinez-Steele, Neha Khandpur, Carolina Batis, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, Marialaura Bonaccio, Gustavo Cediel, Inge Huybrechts, Filippa Juul, Renata B. Levy, Maria Laura da Costa Louzada, Priscila P. Machado, Jean-Claude Moubarac, Tonja Nansel, Fernanda Rauber, Bernard Srour, Mathilde Touvier, Carlos A. Monteiro
Summary: Assigning foods to categories in the Nova framework can be challenging without information on preparation and composition. A three-step iterative approach can enhance efficiency and transparency, improving the accuracy of Nova estimates.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ines Dominguez-Lopez, Rosa Casas, Gemma Chiva-Blanch, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Montserrat Fito, Emilio Ros, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos, Ramon Estruch
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of vitamin B12 on cognitive performance and its relationship with adherence to the Mediterranean diet. The results showed that serum vitamin B12 concentration was positively correlated with memory function in participants with high adherence to the Mediterranean diet, while the correlation was weak in those with low adherence. Additionally, adherence to the Mediterranean diet was positively associated with serum folate levels.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cristina Valle-Hita, Andres Diaz-Lopez, Nerea Becerra-Tomas, Estefania Toledo, Isabel Cornejo-Pareja, Itziar Abete, Antoni Sureda, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, J. Alfredo Martinez, Francisco J. Tinahones, Josep A. Tur, Tany E. Garciduenas-Fimbres, Francisco Paris-Palleja, Albert Goday, Nuria Goni-Ruiz, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Nancy Babio
Summary: The consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) is associated with a decline in kidney function, particularly among older adults. Therefore, reducing the intake of UPF is important for maintaining kidney function.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Carlos Munoz-Bravo, Pablo Olmedo, Fernando Gil, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Miguel A. Martinez-Gonzalez, Maria Angeles Martinez, Nancy Babio, Montserrat Fito, Jose L. del Val, Dolores Corella, Jose Sorli, Emilio Ros, Miquel Fiol, Ramon Estruch, Jose Manuel Santos-Lozano, Fernando Aros, Luis Serra-Majem, Xavier Pinto, Enrique Gomez-Gracia, Mario Gutierrez-Bedmar
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between serum copper levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease in older adults with high cardiovascular risk. The study found a significant association between high serum copper levels and an increased risk of a first event of cardiovascular disease in older Spanish men with high cardiovascular risk, but no such association was observed in women.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
O. Pano, C. Sayon-Orea, M. S. Hershey, V. de la O, C. Fernandez-Lazaro, M. Bes-Rastrollo, J. -M. Martin-Moreno, A. Sanchez-Villegas, J. A. Martinez
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between a lifestyle assessment tool called the LWB-I and incident depression in healthy participants. The results showed that healthier lifestyles were associated with a lower risk of depression.
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Food Science & Technology
Ines Dominguez-Lopez, Polina Galkina, Isabella Parilli-Moser, Camila Arancibia-Riveros, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Dolores Corella, Mireia Malcampo, J. Alfredo Martinez, Lucas Tojal-Sierra, Julia Warnberg, Jesus Vioque, Dora Romaguera, Jose Lopez-Miranda, Ramon Estruch, Francisco J. Tinahones, Jose Manuel Santos-Lozano, Lluis Serra-Majem, Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas, Josep A. Tur, Maria Rubin-Garcia, Xavier Pinto, Fernando Fernandez-Aranda, Miguel Delgado-Rodriguez, Ana Barabash-Bustelo, Josep Vidal, Clotilde Vazquez, Lidia Daimiel, Emilio Ros, Estefania Toledo, Alessandro Atzeni, Eva M. Asensio, Natalia Vera, Antonio Garcia-Rios, Laura Torres-Collado, Napoleon Perez-Farinos, Marian Zulet, Alice Chaplin, Rosa Casas, Sandra Martin-Pelaez, Jessica Vaquero-Luna, Ana Maria Gomez-Perez, Zenaida Vazquez-Ruiz, Sangeetha Shyam, Carolina Ortega-Azorin, Natalia Talens, Patricia J. Pena-Orihuela, Alejandro Oncina-Canovas, Javier Diez-Espino, Nancy Babio, Montserrat Fito, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos
Summary: This study found that diets rich in polyphenols are associated with better cognitive performance. Through analyzing microbial phenolic metabolites in urine and cognitive tests, it was discovered that phenolic metabolites associated with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet are directly related to better cognitive function.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2023)