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Nutrition & Dietetics
Wenjuan Xiong, Shanshan Cui, Jia Dong, Yuanyuan Su, Yu Han, Zhiyi Qu, Shihao Jin, Zhi Li, Lei Gao, Tingkai Cui, Xin Zhang
Summary: The timing of dietary intake during pregnancy can affect gestational weight gain (GWG). A birth cohort study conducted in Tianjin found that pregnant women who had a higher energy and macronutrient distribution in the late afternoon-early evening time window had a greater GWG rate and total GWG. Carbohydrate intake in the morning and fat intake in the morning during the second and third trimesters were positively associated with GWG.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Teresa Hernandez-Gonzalez, Rocio Gonzalez-Barrio, Carolina Escobar, Juan Antonio Madrid, Maria Jesus Periago, Maria Carmen Collado, Frank A. J. L. Scheer, Marta Garaulet
Summary: The study found that consuming chocolate in the morning or in the evening/night had different effects on hunger and appetite, body weight, energy intake, substrate oxidation, fasting glucose, microbiota, and sleep rhythms.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jixing Zhou, Fu Zhang, Shanshan Zhang, Peixuan Li, Xiaoyun Qin, Mengting Yang, Yuzhu Teng, Kun Huang
Summary: The timing of daughter's puberty onset is influenced by maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG). Maternal overall overweight/obesity and excessive GWG are associated with earlier pubertal development in daughters. This study provides evidence of the prenatal factors that affect the onset of puberty in offspring.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Stefanie N. Hinkle, Sunni L. Mumford, Katherine L. Grantz, Pauline Mendola, James L. Mills, Edwina H. Yeung, Anna Z. Pollack, Sonia M. Grandi, Rajeshwari Sundaram, Yan Qiao, Enrique F. Schisterman, Cuilin Zhang
Summary: Gestational weight change is associated with mortality over 50 years later, with sustained excessive or reduced weight being associated with increased risk of cardiovascular and diabetes-related deaths.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Naima Covassin, Prachi Singh, Shelly K. McCrady-Spitzer, Erik K. St Louis, Andrew D. Calvin, James A. Levine, Virend K. Somers
Summary: Sleep deficiency combined with ad libitum food intake promotes excess energy intake without affecting energy expenditure. Weight gain, especially central accumulation of fat, indicates that sleep loss predisposes individuals to abdominal visceral obesity.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
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Immunology
Javier Martinez-Sanz, Jose-Ramon Blanco, Alfonso Muriel, Maria Jesus Perez-Elias, Rafael Rubio-Martin, Juan Berenguer, Joaquim Peraire, Enrique Bernal, Onofre Juan Martinez, Sergio Serrano-Villar, Santiago Moreno
Summary: This study analyzed data from a large prospective cohort of 13,198 individuals in the Spanish HIV Research Network and found that INSTI- and PI-based first-line ARTs are associated with greater weight gain compared to NNRTI-based ART. Individuals starting TAF+FTC had greater weight gain than those receiving TDF+FTC. Women and black persons tended to have greater weight gain, with weight changes mainly observed during the first year of ART.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Harry Freitag Luglio Muhammad, Dian Caturini Sulistyoningrum, Emy Huriyati, Yi Yi Lee, Wan Abdul Manan Wan Muda
Summary: The study found that UCP2 gene variation may influence the adiposity response to changes in energy intake. Individuals with the GG genotype of UCP2 -866G/A gene were more sensitive to energy intake and thus more prone to weight gain due to overeating.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kamini Dangat, Sanjay Gupte, Girija Wagh, Sanjay Lalwani, Karuna Randhir, Shweta Madiwale, Hemlata Pisal, Vrushali Kadam, Shridevi Gundu, Nomita Chandhiok, Bharati Kulkarni, Sadhana Joshi, Caroline Fall, Harshpal Singh Sachdev
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the trimester specific gestational weight gain (GWG) in Indian pregnant women and compare it with international and Indian reference data. The study found that Indian women had lower GWG compared to international standards, but higher GWG compared to Indian reference data. Maternal BMI, age, parity, hemoglobin concentrations, and height were found to be associated with GWG.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kimberly Begemann, Isabel Heyde, Pia Witt, Julica Inderhees, Brinja Leinweber, Christiane E. Koch, Olaf Joehren, Rebecca Oelkrug, Arkadiusz Liskiewicz, Timo D. Mueller, Henrik Oster
Summary: Snacking during the rest phase leads to weight gain and disruption of metabolic circadian rhythms, while snacking during the active phase does not have the same effect.
MOLECULAR METABOLISM
(2023)
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Automation & Control Systems
Luca Ranghetti, Daniel E. Rivera, Penghong Guo, Antonio Visioli, Jennifer Savage Williams, Danielle Symons Downs
Summary: This article explores a control systems approach for estimating energy intake during pregnancy, using a model that predicts gestational weight based on physical activity and treats energy intake as an unmeasured disturbance. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of the method, with the best performance achieved when estimating energy intake on a weekly basis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROBUST AND NONLINEAR CONTROL
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Xiao-guang Yin, Peng Wang, Mei-ting Zhou, De-qin Li, Rui-xue Tao, Fang-biao Tao, Yang Wang, Peng Zhu
Summary: The timing of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis and gestational weight gains (GWG) during pregnancy are associated with the growth trajectory of children from perinatal to early childhood. GDM diagnosed before 26 weeks increases the risk of fetal overgrowth and higher birth weight, as well as higher BMI peak within 48 months. Maternal early GDM diagnosis and excessive gestational weight gains have additive impacts on offspring overgrowth, with higher levels of hsCRP observed in the early EGWG group.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Jole Costanza, Margherita Camanni, Maria Maddalena Ferrari, Valentina De Cosmi, Silvia Tabano, Laura Fontana, Tatjana Radaelli, Giulia Privitera, Daniela Alberico, Patrizia Colapietro, Silvia Motta, Silvia Sirchia, Tamara Stampalija, Chiara Tabasso, Paola Roggero, Fabio Parazzini, Fabio Mosca, Enrico Ferrazzi, Silvano Bosari, Monica Miozzo, Carlo Agostoni
Summary: In a study of 503 women with uncomplicated pregnancies, maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), gestational weight gain (GWG), and placental weight were found to be independently correlated with neonatal birth weight. However, maternal nutrition during pregnancy was not found to be associated with birth weight.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lixia Lin, Xi Chen, Chunrong Zhong, Li Huang, Qian Li, Xu Zhang, Meng Wu, Huanzhuo Wang, Sen Yang, Xiyu Cao, Guoping Xiong, Guoqiang Sun, Xuefeng Yang, Liping Hao, Nianhong Yang
Summary: Controversies exist regarding the association between maternal gestational weight gain (GWG) and infant birth weight. This study found that increased GWG in the early stages of pregnancy was correlated with increased birth weight, while inadequate GWG between 14 and 23 weeks was associated with a higher risk of delivering small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ai Ni Teoh, Satvinder Kaur, Siti Raihanah Shafie, Nurul Husna Mohd Shukri, Normina Ahmad Bustami, Masaki Takahashi, Shigenobu Shibata
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the change in melatonin levels in pregnant women and its association with temporal energy and macronutrient intake. The findings revealed a rhythmic secretion of melatonin among pregnant women, and an association between diet timing and melatonin levels was observed.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Reyna Samano, Hugo Martinez-Rojano, Luis Ortiz-Hernandez, Oralia Najera-Medina, Gabriela Chico-Barba, Estela Godinez-Martinez, Ricardo Gamboa, Estefania Aguirre-Minutti
Summary: The study found that pregnant adolescents have inadequate diet and eating habits, with insufficient legumes intake, excessive cereal intake associated with GWG, and inadequate sugar-sweetened beverages intake and watching TV during meals linked to offspring's lower birth weight.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Adrian Carballo-Casla, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Esther Lopez-Garcia, Carolina Donat-Vargas, Jose R. Banegas, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Rosario Ortola
Summary: This study found that an increase in the inflammatory potential of diet was associated with a higher incidence of pain in the following years, especially among less physically active individuals.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Javier Maroto-Rodriguez, Mario Delgado-Velandia, Rosario Ortola, Adrian Carballo-Casla, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the association between two plant-based diet indices and the occurrence of frailty in community-dwelling older adults in Spain. The findings showed that higher consumption of healthy plant foods was associated with lower risk of frailty, while higher consumption of unhealthy plant foods was associated with higher risk of frailty.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Abeer Shaalan, Sunjae Lee, Catherine Feart, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, David Gomez-Cabrero, Esther Lopez-Garcia, Martine Morzel, Eric Neyraud, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Ricarda Streich, Gordon Proctor
Summary: This study aims to examine the differences in the oral microbiome of older adults with T2DM and/or high BMI and whether it is influenced by elements of a Mediterranean diet. The results show that the richness and diversity of the salivary microbiome were reduced in participants with T2DM and obesity, and the bacterial community structure in saliva showed distinct signatures.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Adrian Carballo-Casla, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Jose R. Banegas, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Rosario Ortola
Summary: Consuming oily fish and increasing marine omega-3 fatty acid intake are associated with reduced incidence and worsening of pain among older adults.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Inaki Galan, Cristina Ortiz, Monica Perez-Rios, Ana Ayuso-alvarez, Carmen Rodriguez-Blazquez, Javier Damian, Carlos Fernandez-Escobar, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Teresa Lopez-Cuadrado
Summary: This study aims to assess the impact of light smoking on mortality. The results show that smokers have an increased risk of mortality compared to non-smokers. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct awareness-raising campaigns to increase people's awareness of the health hazards of light smoking.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, Javier Maroto-Rodriguez, Rosario Ortola, David Martinez-Gomez, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Antonio Buno-Soto, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo
Summary: This study examined the association between a Mediterranean lifestyle and GDF-15 serum concentrations in Spanish older adults. The results showed that a Mediterranean lifestyle was inversely associated with GDF-15 levels. Specifically, participating in sufficient physical activity, having adequate sleep duration, and engaging in collective sports were individually linked to lower GDF-15 concentrations.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ainara Munoz-Cabrejas, Pilar Guallar-Castillon, Martin Laclaustra, Helena Sandoval-Insausti, Belen Moreno-Franco
Summary: This study examined the association between the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) by synthesizing existing evidence. The results showed that the intake of SSBs was positively associated with an increased risk of MetS. Therefore, public health strategies should focus on reducing the consumption of SSBs to prevent MetS.
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Environmental Sciences
Jeonggyo Yoon, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Junghoon Kim, Jung Hyun Kwak, Hongsoo Kim, Sungroul Kim, Kyoung-Nam Kim, Yun-Chul Hong, Yoon-Hyeong Choi
Summary: This study investigated the association between urinary phthalate metabolites and slowness of walking speed in community-dwelling adults aged 60-98. The results showed that certain phthalate metabolites were associated with slower walking speed in older adults.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
M. Carrasco-Rios, R. Ortola, M. Sotos-Prieto, A. Graciani, F. Rodriguez-Artalejo, J. R. Banegas, E. Garcia-Esquinas
Summary: The potential environmental determinants of blood pressure (BP) in older adults are less understood than their lifestyle risk factors. This study aimed to investigate the association between blood manganese (bMn) levels and various BP parameters in older adults. The results showed a non-linear association between bMn and daytime brachial and central systolic BP, with an increase in BP up to a certain level of Mn and then stabilization or slight decrease. Additionally, bMn levels were found to be a potential risk factor for increased levels of both brachial and central BPs in older adults, but further research is needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Hematology
Christophe Martinaud, Ygor Neil Hermenegildo Lopez, Irene Lucea Gallego, Estelle Fleuriot, Luisa Maria, Barea Garcia
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of a high-throughput microarray-based system for ABO blood typing, RH and KEL systems, and extended phenotyping. The results showed that this system provides highly consistent and reliable results, improving laboratory efficiency. However, further efforts are needed to reduce the number of samples without results and analyze the performance of antibody screening.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Diana Maria Merida, Facundo Vitelli-Storelli, Belen Moreno-Franco, Montserrat Rodriguez-Ayala, Esther Lopez-Garcia, Jose R. Banegas, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Pilar Guallar-Castillon
Summary: Polyphenol intake was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality in the Spanish adult population. Specifically, the intake of dihydroflavonols, flavonols, methoxyphenols, tyrosols, alkylmethoxyphenols, hydroxycinnamic acids, and hydroxyphenilacetic acids was associated with a decreased risk of mortality.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Blanca Fabre-Estremera, Antonio Buno-Soto, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Veronica Cabanas-Sanchez, David Martinez-Gomez, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Rosario Ortola
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between movement behaviors and cardiac biomarkers in older men and women. The results showed that increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior were associated with lower levels of cardiac biomarkers, especially in women with subclinical cardiac damage.
EUROPEAN REVIEW OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Adrian Carballo-Casla, Rosario Ortola, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, Pablo Olmedo, Fernando Gil, Elena Plans-Beriso, Pablo Fernandez-Navarro, Roberto Pastor-Barriuso, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo
Summary: The study found that circulating selenium concentrations were inversely associated with the risk of developing undernutrition in older adults. Adequate intake of selenium may be necessary to prevent undernutrition, and selenium supplementation could be considered as a preventive measure, especially for individuals with musculoskeletal disorders.
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Substance Abuse
Oana M. Craciun, Rosario Ortola, Jose A. Pascual, Raul Perez-Ortuno, Inaki Galan Labaca, Jose R. Banegas, Fernando Rodriguez Artalejo, Esther Garcia-Esquinas
Summary: This study comprehensively examined the potential association between secondhand smoke exposure and broad functional limitations in older adults. The findings suggest that lifelong and old-age exposure to secondhand smoke may accelerate functional decline, with a stronger impact on older adults with chronic conditions.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
I Rodriguez-Gomez, C. Sanchez-Martin, F. J. Garcia-Garcia, E. Garcia-Esquinas, M. Miret, D. Jimenez-Pavon, A. Guadalupe-Grau, A. Manas, J. A. Carnicero, J. A. Casajus, J. L. Ayuso-Mateos, F. Rodriguez-Artalejo, L. Rodriguez-Manas, I Ara
Summary: This study evaluated the association between diet quality, physical activity, and sedentary time during COVID-19 lockdown and changes in health-related behaviors and lifestyles in older people. The results showed improvements in diet quality, physical activity, and sedentary time post-lockdown, but SF-12 physical component scores worsened. Participants with lower diet quality during lockdown had higher likelihood of worsening sedentary time and anxiety post-lockdown, while those with higher diet quality had less likelihood of remaining abstainers, worsening weight, and improving physical activity. Lower sedentary time was associated with higher likelihood of remaining abstainers and worsening weight, but higher sedentary time was linked to improvement in sleep quality. Lower physical activity was more likely to decrease alcohol consumption, while higher physical activity showed the opposite. Despite improvements in lifestyle after lockdown, it had health consequences for older people.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2022)