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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shanshan Peng, Yingjie Yu, Xiaohui Yu, Dandan Guo, Lei Su, Hong Li, Ping Luo, Peiyan Chen, Shangling Wu, Yuli Huang, Yao Zhao, Aiping Fang
Summary: This study investigates the association between adherence to the Chinese Dietary Guidelines 2016 and the presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in Chinese children aged 6-14 years. The study finds that better adherence to the dietary guidelines is associated with a lower risk of MetS in Chinese children.
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Rheumatology
Oh Chan Kwon, Min-Chan Park
Summary: This study determined the cut-off values of BASDAI for determining disease activity states in ankylosing spondylitis patients. The study found that BASDAI values of 1.9, 3.5, and 4.9 corresponded to ASDAS-CRP values of 1.3, 2.1, and 3.5, respectively. The agreement between disease activity states based on BASDAI and ASDAS-CRP cut-off values was good.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dong Van Hoang, Ami Fukunaga, Chau Que Nguyen, Thuy Thi Phuong Pham, Rachana Manandhar Shrestha, Danh Cong Phan, Huy Xuan Le, Hung Thai Do, Masahiko Hachiya, Tetsuya Mizoue, Yosuke Inoue
Summary: This study investigated the association between eating speed and abdominal obesity in a Vietnamese population. The results showed that a faster eating speed was associated with a higher prevalence of abdominal obesity.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xianxian Yang, Wenge Tang, Deqiang Mao, Xiang Liu, Wen Qian, Yingxue Dai, Liling Chen, Xianbin Ding
Summary: The study found an association between spicy food consumption and abdominal obesity among Chinese adults in the Sichuan Basin. Regular intake of spicy foods and strong spicy flavors may increase the risk of abdominal obesity.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chen Zhang, Weiwei Wang, Xiaotian Chang, Siyan Zhan, Shengfeng Wang, Lei Feng, Yongfeng Song
Summary: This cohort study examined the relationship between obesity and hearing loss among middle-aged and older adults. It found that central obesity was significantly associated with hearing loss, especially in males. Among males, the underweight group had the highest risk of hearing loss, while the obese groups had a lower risk compared to the normal weight group. Among females, only the overweight group had a lower risk of hearing loss than the normal weight group.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alisha N. Wade, Ian R. Hambleton, Anselm J. M. Hennis, Christina Howitt, Selvi M. Jeyaseelan, Nkemcho O. Ojeh, Angela M. C. Rose, Nigel Unwin
Summary: The study found that optimal BMI and waist circumference cut-offs for identifying hyperglycemia in the Afro-Caribbean population of Barbados may differ by gender, with lower cut-offs potentially improving detection of hyperglycemia in men. The findings suggest the need for further research and replication in new datasets.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yuriko Abe, Ryousuke Tonouchi, Mitsuhiko Hara, Tomoo Okada, Eric H. Jego, Tetsuya Taniguchi, Tsugumichi Koshinaga, Ichiro Morioka
Summary: Corrected VFA-aBIA correlates with VFA-CT and is related to NAFLD and serum leptin and adiponectin levels in school-aged Japanese children.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abdulrahman Alaqil, Erich J. Petushek, Yuba R. Gautam, Karin A. Pfeiffer, Joseph J. Carlson
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationships among different cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and determine the level of independence of each risk factor. The results showed that measures of adiposity loaded highest on the component that explained the largest proportion of variability, highlighting the importance of assessing adiposity in CVD risk assessment. Additionally, blood pressure loaded highest on a separate component, suggesting its relative independence in CVD risk assessment.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Felix Teufel, Jacqueline A. Seiglie, Pascal Geldsetzer, Michaela Theilmann, Maja E. Marcus, Cara Ebert, William Andres Lopez Arboleda, Kokou Agoudavi, Glennis Andall-Brereton, Krishna K. Aryal, Brice Wilfried Bicaba, Garry Brian, Pascal Bovet, Maria Dorobantu, Mongal Singh Gurung, David Guwatudde, Corine Houehanou, Dismand Houinato, Jutta M. Adelin Jorgensen, Gibson B. Kagaruki, Khem B. Karki, Demetre Labadarios, Joao S. Martins, Mary T. Mayige, Roy Wong McClure, Joseph Kibachio Mwangi, Omar Mwalim, Bolormaa Norov, Sarah Crooks, Farshad Farzadfar, Sahar Saeedi Moghaddam, Bahendeka K. Silver, Lela Sturua, Chea Stanford Wesseh, Andrew C. Stokes, Utibe R. Essien, Jan-Walter De Neve, Rifat Atun, Justine I. Davies, Sebastian Vollmer, Till W. Barnighausen, Mohammed K. Ali, James B. Meigs, Deborah J. Wexler, Jennifer Manne-Goehler
Summary: The prevalence of overweight, obesity, and diabetes is increasing rapidly in low-income and middle-income countries, with BMI affecting the risk of diabetes, but there are significant regional variations in this association.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Kyoung-Yun Kim, Ha-Rin Moon, Jung-Mi Yun
Summary: Metabolic syndrome is a complex disorder associated with high risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This study utilized KNHANES data to investigate neck circumference as a predictor for MetS risk, with findings demonstrating a significant association between neck circumference and MetS risk, suggesting the need for further research for validation.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ying Li, Yongmei He, Lin Yang, Qingqi Liu, Chao Li, Yaqin Wang, Pingting Yang, Jiangang Wang, Zhiheng Chen, Xin Huang
Summary: This study aimed to identify the best indicators of cardiovascular disease risk factors (CVDRFs) and their optimal thresholds within each BMI category among Chinese individuals. The results showed that the body roundness index (BRI) and waist-hip ratio (WHR) were superior to other indices in predicting CVDRFs among the Chinese population, except for chronic kidney disease (CKD) or hypercholesterolemia.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Ya Mei Li, Zhi Yong Zou, Ying Hua Ma, Jia You Luo, Jin Jing, Xin Zhang, Chun Yan Luo, Hong Wang, Hai Ping Zhao, De Hong Pan, Mi Yang Luo
Summary: The study found that anthropometric indices have good predictive performance for metabolic syndrome in Chinese adolescents, but perform poorly in overweight and obese participants. Waist circumference showed relatively better performance in all subgroup analyses.
BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Feng Chen, Shuai Xu, Lu Cao, Yingfang Wang, Feng Chen, Huanlian Tian, Junwei Hu, Zheng Wang, Difei Wang
Summary: A lacto-ovo-vegetarian dietary pattern was found to be negatively associated with the risk of sarcopenic obesity (SO) in elderly people, while meat-fish and junk food dietary patterns showed no association. It is suggested that older people should maintain a balanced diet, such as a lacto-ovo-vegetarian dietary pattern, to prevent the occurrence and progression of SO.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jose P. Lopez-Lopez, Ana Maria Gonzalez, Paola Lanza, Daniel Martinez-Bello, Diego Gomez-Arbelaez, Johanna Otero, Daniel D. Cohen, Maritza Perez-Mayorga, Angel A. Garcia-Pena, Sumathy Rangarajan, Salim Yusuf, Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo
Summary: This study in Colombia established waist circumference cut-off points for identifying the elevated risk of major cardiovascular events and incident diabetes. These values can be useful in cardiovascular risk assessment in Latin America.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jamee Guerra Valencia, Willy Ramos, Liliana Cruz-Ausejo, Jenny Raquel Torres-Malca, Joan A. Loayza-Castro, Gianella Zulema Zenas-Trujillo, Norka Rocio Guillen Ponce, Fiorella E. Zuzunaga-Montoya, Mario J. Valladares-Garrido, Victor Juan Vera-Ponce, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
Summary: The study analyzed the association between fruit intake and body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in a representative sample of Peruvians. Fruit intake per serving was found to be negatively related to general body adiposity and central fat distribution. However, the consumption of fruit in the form of juices was positively associated with a significant increase in BMI and WC.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dong D. Wang, Yanping Li, Xuan-Mai T. Nguyen, Rebecca J. Song, Yuk-Lam Ho, Frank B. Hu, Walter C. Willett, Peter Wilson, Kelly Cho, J. Michael Gaziano, Luc Djousse
Summary: This prospective study found that adherence to a plant-based diet was associated with lower mortality rates. A healthful plant-based diet was negatively associated with mortality, while an unhealthful plant-based diet was positively associated with mortality. These associations were consistent for cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mark A. Faghy, James Yates, Andrew P. Hills, Sisitha Jayasinghe, Cassia da Luz Goulart, Ross Arena, Deepika Laddu, Rachita Gururaj, Sundar Kumar Veluswamy, Snehil Dixit, Ruth E. M. Ashton
Summary: Despite some localized decrease in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence, CVD remains a major global health issue. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global health is already evident. This article provides an overview of prevalence data and initiatives that have positively influenced CVD outcomes, highlighting the need for a coordinated global infrastructure to address CVD collectively and maximize public health.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Alexia J. Murphy-Alford, William Johnson, Lukhanyo H. Nyati, Ina S. Santos, Andrew P. Hills, Shabina Ariff, V. Pujitha Wickramasinghe, Rebecca Kuriyan, M. Nishani Lucas, Caroline S. Costa, Christine Slater, Tanvir Ahmad, Nuala M. Byrne, Priscilla J. Divya, Anura V. Kurpad, Leila I. Cheikh Ismail, Cornelia U. Loechl, Shane A. Norris
Summary: Reference charts for body composition of infants aged 0-6 months and 3-24 months have been developed, based on global reference data. These charts will enhance the interpretation and understanding of body composition in infants during the first 24 months of life.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chitra Sharma, Kiran D. K. Ahuja, Bharati Kulkarni, Nuala N. M. Byrne, Andrew P. P. Hills
Summary: Current global trends in physical activity levels indicate the lack of progress towards achieving the 2030 target set by the Global Action Plan. Compositional data analysis and life course epidemiology provide potential frameworks for understanding the complexity of physical activity and its relationship with life course factors. Combining these fields represents a paradigm shift in physical activity research with potential impacts on policy and both advantages and challenges. The implications of maintaining the disconnect between these fields versus consolidating them should be carefully considered.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Timothy P. Holloway, Lisa Dalton, Roger Hughes, Sisitha Jayasinghe, Kira A. E. Patterson, Sandra Murray, Robert Soward, Nuala M. Byrne, Andrew P. Hills, Kiran D. K. Ahuja
Summary: School environments can create a healthy setting for children's health and well-being. School gardening interventions have shown positive outcomes in terms of healthier eating and increased physical activity. This study found that embedding nutrition and garden-based education in the curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, family and authority figure engagement, cultural context, and the use of multi-prong approaches contribute to the improvement of children's health and well-being through school gardening programs.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Prasangi Dabare, Pujitha Wickramasinghe, Indu Waidyatilaka, Sarita Devi, Anura V. V. Kurpad, Dulani Samaranayake, Maduka de Lanerolle-Dias, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, Andrew P. P. Hills, Pulani Lanerolle
Summary: This study aimed to develop a regression equation to predict physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) using accelerometry. Children aged 11-13 years were recruited and randomly assigned to validation (n = 54) and cross-validation (n = 25) groups. The final prediction equation (PAEE = [0.001CPM] - 0.112) accounted for 70.6% of the variance and was found to be valid for use in Sri Lankan children.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lisa M. Dalton, Andrew P. Hills, Sisitha Jayasinghe, Kendra Strong, Paula Hyland, Nuala M. Byrne
Summary: Improvements in global public health require universal health care supported by a health workforce with appropriate competencies. The article describes a curriculum design thinking approach being used to develop a connected system of education and training for the allied health workforce in Tasmania. Stakeholders identified problems such as rurality, workforce challenges, skill set shortfalls, and clinical placements, which are being addressed through innovative educational programs and a transformative curriculum.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sisitha Jayasinghe, Timothy P. Holloway, Robert Soward, Kira A. E. Patterson, Kiran D. K. Ahuja, Lisa Dalton, Sandra Murray, Roger Hughes, Nuala M. Byrne, Andrew P. Hills
Summary: This study aims to reduce the incidence of obesity and related diseases through social prescribing, peer education, and health screening, increase service and workforce connectivity and collaboration, and enhance health and well-being by improving food literacy, physical literacy, mental health, and community connectedness.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yang Hu, Jun Li, Biqi Wang, Lu Zhu, Yanping Li, Kerry L. Ivey, Kyu Ha Lee, A. Heather Eliassen, Andrew Chan, Curtis Huttenhower, Frank B. Hu, Qibin Qi, Eric B. Rimm, Qi Sun
Summary: Specific microbial species and dietary fiber jointly predicted significantly higher circulating IPA concentrations at higher tryptophan intake. Dietary and plasma tryptophan, as well as its kynurenine pathway metabolites, demonstrated divergent associations from those for IPA, which was significantly predictive of lower risk of T2D.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Manoja P. Herath, Andrew P. Hills, Jeffrey M. Beckett, Sisitha Jayasinghe, Nuala M. Byrne, Kiran D. K. Ahuja
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the trends and associations of maternal characteristics and birthweight among Indigenous and non-Indigenous infants. The study used retrospective population-based data from Tasmania to assess the trends and associations between maternal characteristics and infant birthweight. The results showed that Indigenous mothers had a higher prevalence of risk factors compared to non-Indigenous mothers, and there were significant differences in the rates of increase in certain risk factors between the two groups.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ranil Jayawardena, Prasani Wickramawardhane, Chamila Dalpatadu, Andrew P. Hills, Priyanga Ranasinghe
Summary: The global aging population is at higher risk of malnutrition which can lead to impaired body function, morbidity, and mortality. Oral nutritional supplements have been widely used to improve nutritional status, physical function, and quality of life in malnourished older adults.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Manoja P. Herath, Sandra Murray, Meron Lewis, Timothy P. Holloway, Roger Hughes, Sisitha Jayasinghe, Robert Soward, Kira A. E. Patterson, Nuala M. Byrne, Amanda J. Lee, Andrew P. Hills, Kiran D. K. Ahuja
Summary: Understanding food prices and affordability is crucial for promoting healthy dietary habits and informing policy actions. A study in Northwest Tasmania found that the recommended healthy diet was cheaper and had slower cost growth compared to the habitual unhealthy diet. The habitual diet was unaffordable for low-income households while the recommended diet posed a risk of food stress for some groups. Interventions such as financial support, nutrition education, and price regulation can help address food insecurity in the region.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sisitha Jayasinghe, Andrew P. Hills
Summary: Despite the acknowledgement of the benefits of physical activity in preventing and controlling obesity, most children and adolescents are not sufficiently active to reap these benefits. Sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy dietary patterns during key development stages have a negative impact on young people. Unhealthy behaviors during the growth years predispose them to chronic conditions, such as obesity. Clear and consistent strategies are urgently needed to improve eating and activity behaviors of children and adolescents. Based on existing evidence, a set of non-negotiable strategies is presented as a roadmap to prevention and improving their health.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Xuan-Mai T. Nguyen, Yuk-Lam Ho, Yanping Li, Rebecca J. Song, Kenneth H. Leung, Saad Ur Rahman, Ariela R. Orkaby, Jason L. Vassy, David R. Gagnon, Kelly Cho, J. Michael Gaziano, Peter W. F. Wilson
Summary: This study found a J-shaped relationship between total cholesterol and coronary heart disease mortality, indicating increased risk at both low and high cholesterol levels. The findings support the lipid hypothesis that lower blood cholesterol is associated with reduced CHD risk, even when cholesterol is lowered through the use of statins or other lipid-lowering medications.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
