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Chenxi Qin, Yu Guo, Pei Pei, Huaidong Du, Ling Yang, Yiping Chen, Xi Shen, Zumin Shi, Lu Qi, Junshi Chen, Zhengming Chen, Canqing Yu, Jun Lv, Liming Li
Summary: This study evaluated the validity and reproducibility of qualitative and quantitative food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) in the Chinese population. The results showed that most food items in both the qualitative and quantitative FFQs had acceptable or good validity and reproducibility in the CKB study. However, dried vegetables and carbonated soft drinks performed poorly, indicating the need for modification and validation in future research.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Akiko Nanri, Aya Fujiwara, Haruka Miyake, Ikuko Kashino, Tetsuya Mizoue
Summary: We developed a short food frequency questionnaire for assessing diet quality in Japan and preventing non-communicable diseases. The questionnaire showed acceptable reproducibility and ranking ability for the consumption of most food groups.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yujie Qin, Hongyang Deng, Mengnan Lu, Yue Cheng, Baibing Mi, Yanfeng Xiao, Jing Zhou
Summary: The reproducibility and validity of a newly developed FFQ for children aged 6 to 12 in western China were evaluated in this study. The results showed good reproducibility of the FFQ in terms of food and nutrient intake and acceptable relative validity. The FFQ demonstrated acceptable agreement with 24 h recalls.
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Nancy Babio, Sara de las Heras-Delgado, Pilar De Miguel-Etayo, Belen Pastor-Villaescusa, Rosaura Leis, Tany E. Garciduenas-Fimbres, Alicia Larruy-Garcia, Santiago Navas-Carretero, Olga Portoles, Katherine Flores-Rojas, Rocio Vazquez-Cobela, Sangeetha Shyam, Maria L. Miguel-Berges, J. Alfredo Martinez, Pilar Codoner-Franch, Mercedes Gil-Campos, Luis A. Moreno, Jordi Salas-Salvado
Summary: This study developed and evaluated a reliable food and beverage frequency questionnaire (F&B-FQ) for assessing dietary intake in Spanish children aged 3-11 years. The questionnaire showed substantial reproducibility and acceptable relative validity, indicating its usefulness in accurately measuring food and beverage intake in this population.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Cecilia Isabel Oviedo-Solis, Eric A. Monterrubio-Flores, Gustavo Cediel, Edgar Denova-Gutierrez, Simon Barquera
Summary: This study evaluated the relative validity of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (SFFQ) in estimating dietary intake per NOVA food group in Mexican children and adolescents. The results indicate that the SFFQ has reasonable relative validity in ranking the percentage of energy intake from minimally processed foods (MPFs) and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in this population.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Ilic, Ivana Rumbak, Ruzica Brecic, Irena Colic Baric, Martina Bituh
Summary: The study developed a semi-quantitative FFQ tool to estimate fruit and vegetable intake in school-aged children, showing reasonable relative validity and acceptable reproducibility.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Qiumin Huang, Xiaofeng Zhou, Chuqi Zhang, Liyan Huang, Qi Wang, Qinsheng Chen, Huiru Tang, Jingchun Luo, Zhengyuan Wang, Changzheng Yuan, Yan Zheng
Summary: This study evaluated the validity and reproducibility of a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (SFFQ) in adult populations in China. The SFFQ was found to provide valid estimates for most food groups and performed well in estimating habitual intakes of unsaturated fatty acids. However, the overall correlation between the SFFQ and the 24-hour dietary records was relatively low. The reproducibility of the SFFQ was moderate for food group estimates.
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Food Science & Technology
Elaine Hillesheim, Roseli Borges Donega Toffano, Tamiris Trevisan de Barros, Roberta Garcia Salomao, Mariana Giaretta Mathias, Carolina de Almeida Coelho-Landell, Maria Olimpia Ribeiro do Vale Almada, Joyce Moraes Camarneiro, Jose Simon Camelo-Junior, Fabio da Veiga Ued, Esther Campos-Gimenez, Karine Redeuil, Maria Pilar Giner, Francois-Pierre Martin, Ivan Montoliu, Sofia Moco, Jim Kaput, Jacqueline Pontes Monteiro
Summary: The study assessed the validity of nutrient and food group intake estimated by an FFQ against biomarkers in Brazilian children and adolescents aged 9-13 years. Results showed correlations between nutrient intake and biomarkers, indicating the FFQ is a valid tool for ranking individuals based on their intake of various nutrients and food groups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tatiana Sadalla Collese, Augusto Cesar F. De Moraes, Tara Rendo-Urteaga, Laura I. Gonzalez-Zapata, Diego Alejandro Gaitan Charry, Carlos A. Delgado, Gabriela Berg, Francisco Leonardo Torres-Leal, Heraclito B. Carvalho
Summary: This study evaluated the validity of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and 24-hour dietary recalls (24h-DR) for assessing dietary iron intake in South American children and adolescents. The results showed that the FFQ had good correlations and agreements in both age groups, indicating its effectiveness in ranking total dietary iron intake. The study received a score of 8 out of 10 for its importance.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
A. Mireille Baart, Elske M. Brouwer-Brolsma, Hanne B. T. de Jong, Jeanne H. M. de Vries, Edith J. M. Feskens
Summary: Dietary indices are useful for studying the relationship between dietary intake and disease development. This study assessed the Dutch Healthy Diet index 2015 (DHD2015-index) in the Lifelines cohort study and compared different methods of calculating the index using basic and detailed dietary intake data. The results showed that the Flower-FFQ provided the most optimal information for assessing the DHD2015-index, but the heart-FFQ also showed good agreement with the Flower-FFQ in ranking participants according to diet quality.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Aslihan Besparmak, Nese Kaya
Summary: This study aims to adapt the Food Literacy Questionnaire for school children into Turkish and evaluate its reliability and validity. The questionnaire was tested on 303 students aged 12-14 in Kayseri, Turkey. The results showed that the Turkish version of the questionnaire had good validity and reliability, making it suitable for assessing food literacy levels in Turkish children.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Changbao Sun, Qingyun Wang, Cong Xu, Wan Wang, Jiage Ma, Liya Gu, Zhijing Liu, Juncai Hou, Zhanmei Jiang
Summary: This study evaluated the reproducibility and validity of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQFFQ) developed for vegetarians and omnivores in Harbin, China. The results showed that the SQFFQ has reasonably acceptable reproducibility and validity.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ni Yan, Nan Li, Wanlu Liu, Xiaoxia Li, Xiuying Liu, Pengju Zhang, Can Liu, Juan Li, Jiangwei Qiu, Yuhong Zhang, Yi Zhao
Summary: This study evaluated the validity and reliability of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire in a high-risk population in Ningxia, China, compared to the 24-hour dietary recall method. The results showed that the FFQ can be used reliably and validly to measure dietary intake in this population.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Javier Brazo-Sayavera, Salome Aubert, Joel D. Barnes, Silvia A. Gonzalez, Mark S. Tremblay
Summary: The study found that there are gender differences in compliance with physical activity guidelines and recreational sedentary behavior among children and adolescents from Latin-American countries, with boys being more likely to meet the recommendations compared to girls.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sareh Eghtesad, Azita Hekmatdoost, Elnaz Faramarzi, Reza Homayounfar, Maryam Sharafkhah, Hamid Hakimi, Ali Dehghani, Mahmood Moosazadeh, Zinat Mortazavi, Yahya Pasdar, Hossein Poustchi, Walter C. C. Willett, Reza Malekzadeh
Summary: A semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was developed and assessed for validity and reproducibility in the study of non-communicable disease risk factors in Iran. The FFQ showed moderate to strong correlations with food group intake, indicating its effectiveness in ranking individuals based on their food group intake.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Dimitra Zannidi, Kalliopi Karatzi, Eva Karaglani, Stavros Liatis, Greet Cardon, Violeta Iotova, Kaloyan Tsochev, Nevyana Chakarova, Luis A. Moreno, Paloma Flores-Barrantes, Sandorne Rado, Imre Rurik, Jaana Lindstrom, Konstantinos Makrilakis, Yannis Manios
Summary: This study aimed to explore the associations between parenting practices and children's food choices. The results revealed that parenting practices allowing unhealthy snacks and excessive screen time, providing more unhealthy food options at home, and rewarding with snacks and screen time were positively associated with children's unhealthy food choices. On the other hand, parenting practices providing fruit and vegetables, consuming fruit, and being physically active with the child were positively associated with children's healthier food choices.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
E. Botsi, K. Karatzi, C. Mavrogianni, Kaloyan Tsochev, Esther M. Gonzalez-Gil, S. Rado, J. Kivela, K. Wikstrom, G. Cardon, I Rurik, S. Liatis, Tsvetalina Tankova, Violeta Iotova, Luis A. Moreno, K. Makrillakis, Y. Manios, C. Tsigos
Summary: This study investigated the association between diet quality and fasting glycemia, insulinemia, and insulin resistance in adults from high-risk type 2 diabetes mellitus families in six European countries, taking into account socioeconomic status. The results showed that higher diet quality was negatively associated with insulin levels and insulin resistance in the high socioeconomic status group.
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Neurosciences
Beatriz Cabrera-Suarez, Jorge Pla, Ana Gonzalez-Pinto, Jose Hernandez, Carlos Chiclana-Actis, Felipe Ortuno, Monica Florido-Rodriguez, Almudena Sanchez-Villegas
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of a remotely provided Mediterranean diet-based nutritional intervention in the context of depression secondary prevention. The results demonstrated that the remote nutritional intervention increased adherence to the Mediterranean diet among recovered depression patients.
NUTRITIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Leandro Teixeira Cacau, Isabela Martins Bensenor, Alessandra Carvalho Goulart, Leticia de Oliveira Cardoso, Itamar de Souza Santos, Paulo Andrade Lotufo, Luis A. Moreno, Dirce Maria Marchioni
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet and cardiometabolic risk. The results showed that individuals with higher adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet had lower levels of blood pressure, cholesterol, and LDL-c.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Eun Kyo Ha, Ju Hee Kim, Hey-Sung Baek, Eun Lee, Ji Hyeon Baek, Somin Shim, Young Hyeon Kim, Luis A. Moreno, Seung Won Lee, Man Yong Han
Summary: This longitudinal cohort study found an association between early introduction of complementary foods (before 4 months) and increased BMI in children aged 5-7 years.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Diego F. Salazar-Tortosa, Idoia Labayen, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Miguel Seral-Cortes, Luis A. Moreno, Augusto G. Zapico, Kurt Widhalm, Aline Meirhaeghe, David Enard, Jonatan R. Ruiz
Summary: This study investigates the association between PTPN1 gene polymorphisms and obesity-related phenotypes in European adolescents. It reveals that these polymorphisms are associated with lower adiposity levels in physically active adolescents. Meeting the recommendations of daily physical activity may therefore reduce obesity risk by modulating genetic predisposition.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Francisco Javier Ruiz-Ojeda, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Maria C. Rico, Rosaura Leis, Gloria Bueno, Luis A. Moreno, Mercedes Gil-Campos, Angel Gil, Concepcion M. Aguilera
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between serum levels of the novel insulin-like adipokine isthmin-1 (ISM1) and obesity-related phenotypes in Spanish children, as well as investigate the molecular alterations behind the alteration of ISM1 levels in children with obesity. The results showed that boys with obesity had higher serum ISM1 levels compared to normal weight and overweight boys. ISM1 levels were positively associated with BMI Z-score and fat mass in boys, and negatively associated with myeloperoxidase (MPO). Although no associations were found in girls, fat mass was positively associated with ISM1 levels in all children. DNA methylation levels of two CpG sites in ISM1 were associated with serum levels of ISM1 in children. In conclusion, ISM1 is associated with obesity in boys during puberty and may serve as a biomarker of obesity in children.
WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Luisa Miguel-Berges, Marta Fajo-Pascual, Luis A. Moreno, Marimar Campo, Ana Guerrero, Jose Luis Olleta, Pilar Santolaria Blasco, Alba M. Santaliestra-Pasias
Summary: A randomized crossover study was conducted in three University accommodation halls to investigate the impact of different diets on dietary quality. The study found that the inclusion of beef or chicken in the participants' diets did not significantly affect the overall quality of their diets. However, when analyzing the first period alone, it was observed that participants who received the beef diet showed a significant decrease in fruit and vegetable consumption, while those on the chicken diet significantly reduced their consumption of fish and eggs. Additionally, the chicken diet also had a negative effect on the overall diet quality.
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Pediatrics
Lubna Mahmood, Esther M. Gonzalez-Gil, Konstantinos Makrilakis, Stavros Liatis, Peter Schwarz, Sandra Herrmann, Ruben Willems, Greet Cardon, Julie Latomme, Imre Rurik, Sandorne Rado, Violeta Iotova, Natalya Usheva, Tsvetalina Tankova, Eva Karaglani, Yannis Manios, Luis A. Moreno
Summary: This study investigated the associations between family meal frequency and children's overweight/obesity in families at high risk of type 2 diabetes across six European countries. The results showed that a high frequency of family breakfasts and/or dinners was inversely associated with children's BMI. Boys and girls who consumed a minimum of three times family breakfasts and/or family dinners a week had decreased odds of overweight/obesity at follow-up.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Estefania Herrera-Ramos, Laura Tomaino, Almudena Sanchez-Villegas, Lourdes Ribas-Barba, Santiago F. Gomez, Julia Warnberg, Maddi Oses, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Narcis Gusi, Susana Aznar, Elena Marin-Cascales, Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Valeiro, Nicolas Terrados, Josep A. Tur, Marta Segu, Montserrat Fito, Clara Homs, Juan Carlos Benavente-Marin, Idoia Labayen, Augusto G. Zapico, Jesus Sanchez-Gomez, Fabio Jimenez-Zazo, Pedro Emilio Alcaraz-Ramon, Marta Sevilla-Sanchez, Susana Pulgar-Munoz, Cristina Bouzas, Clara Sistac-Sorigue, Helmut Schroder, Lluis Serra-Majem
Summary: The study reveals a decline in adherence to the Mediterranean Diet among Spanish children and adolescents, which is associated with an increased risk of chronic non-communicable diseases. The findings emphasize the need for strong measures to promote the consumption of healthy, sustainable, and non-ultra-processed food.
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Pediatrics
Csilla Semanova, Gergo J. Szollosi, Istvan Ilyes, Greet Cardon, Julie Latomme, Violeta Iotova, Yuliya Bazdarska, Jaana Lindstrom, Katja Wikstrom, Sandra Herrmann, Peter Schwarz, Eva Karaglani, Yannis Manios, Konsantinos Makrilakis, Luis M. Moreno, Esther Gonzalez-Gil, Imre Rurik
Summary: This study investigated the anthropometric data of children in six European countries and found differences in different countries. Belgian boys had the lowest body weight and height, Greek boys had the highest body weight, and Finnish boys had the highest body height. Greek boys had the highest proportion of overweight and obese, while Belgian boys had the lowest ratio. Greek girls had the highest body weight, and Belgian girls had the lowest body weight. The proportion of overweight was highest in Greek girls.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Bodega, Gloria Santos-Beneit, Amaya de Cos-Gandoy, Luis A. Moreno, Mercedes de Miguel, Xavier Orrit, Anna Tresserra-Rimbau, Jesus Martinez-Gomez, Sonia L. Ramirez-Garza, Emily P. Laveriano-Santos, Camila Arancibia-Riveros, Ramon Estruch, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos, Rodrigo Fernandez-Jimenez, Juan M. Fernandez-Alvira
Summary: This study conducted a cluster analysis on the lifestyle of primary school students and identified four different lifestyle patterns, which were found to be associated with the occurrence of obesity. The study also found that compared to the healthiest lifestyle pattern, adolescents in other lifestyle patterns had a higher prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Carolina Donat-Vargas, Victor Mico, Rodrigo San-Cristobal, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Dolores Corella, Montserrat Fito, Angel Maria Alonso-Gomez, Julia Waernberg, Jesus Vioque, Dora Romaguera, Jose Lopez-Miranda, Ramon Estruch, Miguel Damas-Fuentes, Jose Lapetra, Luis Serra-Majem, Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas, Josep Antoni Tur, Sergio Cinza-Sanjurjo, Xavier Pinto, Miguel Delgado-Rodriguez, Pilar Matia-Martin, Josep Vidal, Claudia Causso, Emilio Ros, Estefania Toledo, Josep Maria Manzanares, Carolina Ortega-Azorin, Olga Castaner, Patricia Judith Pena-Orihuela, Juan Manuel Zazo, Carlos Munoz Bravo, Diego Martinez-Urbistondo, Alice Chaplin, Rosa Casas, Naomi Cano Ibanez, Lucas Tojal-Sierra, Ana Maria Gomez-Perez, Elena Pascual Roquet-Jalmar, Cristina Mestre, Rocio Barragan, Helmut Schroder, Antonio Garcia-Rios, Inmaculada Candela Garcia, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Nancy Babio, Mireia Malcampo, Lidia Daimiel, Alfredo Martinez
Summary: Anemia and lower levels of anemia markers are associated with inferior cognitive function, worse executive function, and poorer physical component of quality of life. These effects are particularly pronounced in individuals with diabetes. Dietary iron intake does not influence these outcomes.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Luis Alberto Henriquez-Hernandez, Andrea Carolina Acosta-Dacal, Luis D. D. Boada, Manuel Zumbado, Lluis Serra-Majem, Octavio P. P. Luzardo
Summary: This study determined the contents of 38 elements in ready-to-eat baby food sold in Spain and estimated the dietary intakes and risk assessments of these elements in infants between 6 and 12 months old. Results showed that fish purees had the highest concentrations of mercury and arsenic. The levels of manganese, molybdenum, and chromium exceeded the adequate intake, particularly in store brands. The presence of these contaminants in food intended for infants, a sensitive population, highlights the importance of monitoring their levels.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Moradell, Alba M. Santaliestra-Pasias, Raquel Aparicio-Ugarriza, Inge Huybrechts, Aliz Bertalanne Szommer, Maria Forsner, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Anthony Kafatos, Odysseas Androutsos, Nathalie Michels, Michael Sjostrom, Jeremy Vanhelst, Kurt Widhalm, Angel Gutierrez, Luis A. Moreno
Summary: This manuscript aims to assess the association between meeting or not meeting physical activity (PA) and sedentary screen time (SST) recommendations and the consumption of different food groups. The results showed that adolescents who met PA and SST recommendations had a higher intake of healthy foods, but the negative relationship between unhealthy food and SST was stronger in males regardless of PA. More studies are needed to evaluate the combined effect of PA and SST on dietary habits in children and adolescents.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN NUTRITION ASSOCIATION
(2023)