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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Gabriela Cardenas-Fuentes, Camille Lassale, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Maria Grau, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Dolores Corella, Lluis Serra-Majem, Julia Warnberg, Jadwiga Konieczna, Ramon Estruch, Xavier Pinto, J. Alfredo Martinez, Clotilde Vazquez, Josep Vidal, Josep A. Tur, Andres Diaz-Lopez, Hana Lancova, Montserrat Fito, Helmut Schroder
Summary: In older adults at high cardiovascular risk, increasing levels of physical activity and adherence to a Mediterranean diet were associated with a lower inflammatory score, which was partly mediated by a reduction in body fat.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Khalid S. Alwadeai, Saad A. Alhammad
Summary: This study fills the research gap by evaluating the relationship between asthma, smoking, and anthropometric measurements among individuals residing in the United States. The results show that individuals with asthma alone and those who both have asthma and smoke are more likely to have higher scores on anthropometric measurements compared to other groups.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Kevin J. Scully, Laura T. Jay, Steven Freedman, Gregory S. Sawicki, Ahmet Uluer, Joel S. Finkelstein, Melissa S. Putman
Summary: Measures of body fat and lean mass may better predict important clinical outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis than body mass index. Diet quality and exercise impact body composition in these patients, with higher physical activity levels associated with greater ALMI and lower body fat. Future studies analyzing the effect of dietary intake and exercise on body composition and clinical outcomes in CF patients are needed.
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Environmental Sciences
Chin-En Yen, Yuh-Yih Lin, Suh-Woan Hu
Summary: The study found no association between weight status and caries scores in primary or permanent teeth among 6-12 year-old schoolchildren.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Psychology, Developmental
Brian C. Helsel, Rachel N. S. Foster, Joseph Sherman, Robert Steele, Lauren T. Ptomey, Robert Montgomery, Richard A. Washburn, Joseph E. Donnelly
Summary: Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are at a heightened risk for obesity. Family-level measures of nutrition and physical activity may help explain factors contributing to disproportionate rates of weight gain.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Glen E. Duncan, Ally Avery, Jennifer L. M. Thorson, Eric E. Nilsson, Daniel Beck, Michael K. Skinner
Summary: An epigenome-wide association study on monozygotic twins revealed that physical activity can promote systemic epigenetic alterations and impact metabolic risk factors. The study analyzed differences in body mass index, physical activity levels, and neighborhood walkability between twin pairs and identified DNA methylation alterations associated with reduced metabolic parameters. The study also identified genes related to vigorous physical activity, metabolic risk factors, and sex.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mario Albaladejo-Saura, Raquel Vaquero-Cristobal, Juan A. Garcia-Roca, Francisco Esparza-Ros
Summary: This study analyzed anthropometric characteristics and physical performance in adolescent volleyball players based on their biological maturation status. Significant differences were found favoring early maturers in body composition and physical fitness tests. Fat mass percentage was a negative predictor of physical performance, while age, maturation offset, muscle, and bone variables were positive predictors.
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Natasha Lelijveld, Rukundo K. Benedict, Stephanie Wrottesley, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Elaine Borghi, Tim J. Cole, Trevor Croft, Edward A. Frongillo, Chika Hayashi, Sorrel Namaste, Deepika Sharma, Alison Tumilowicz, Jonathan C. Wells, Majid Ezzati, George C. Patton, Emily Mates
Summary: Recognition of the importance of nutrition during middle childhood and adolescence is increasing. However, there are barriers such as inconsistent nutrition surveillance systems and difficulties in interpreting trends. Revisiting anthropometric indicators for these age groups is necessary.
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Farah J. Alsharif, Yara A. Almuhtadi
Summary: With the global prevalence of obesity increasing dramatically, it has become a serious public health threat associated with comorbid conditions and psychological disorders. While lifestyle interventions and dietary adjustments may help with weight loss, maintaining these changes long-term can be challenging. Spices like turmeric, ginger, and pepper have shown promise in obesity management, with curcumin in particular gaining interest for its health benefits. Studies have shown potential favorable effects of curcumin supplementation on anthropometric indices, warranting further investigation for overweight or obese adults.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sahat Basana Romanti Ezer Matondang, Bennadi Adiandrian, Komang Shary Karismaputri, Cicilia Marcella, Joedo Prihartono, Dicky Levenus Tahapary
Summary: This study aims to develop formulas based on waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI) to predict visceral adipose tissue (VAT) area and determine the cut-off values for central obesity in Indonesian men. The study included 32 middle-aged Indonesian men and used abdominal CT scans to measure VAT area, and anthropometric measurements to assess WC and BMI. Strong positive correlations were found between WC and VAT, as well as BMI and VAT. The formulas predicted WC of 88.5 cm and BMI of 23.9 kg/m(2) as the optimal cut-off values for central obesity in middle-aged Indonesian men.
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Physiology
Souhail Hermassi, Roland van den Tillaar, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Rene Schwesig
Summary: This study found that body fat in youth handball players has a significant impact on their performance parameters, with a decrease in body fat leading to improved physical fitness and athletic performance. There were significant differences between non-obese and obese groups in all performance parameters except for medicine ball throw.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Sulagna Dutta, Ivan Rolland Karkada, Pallav Sengupta, Suresh Chinni
Summary: This study aims to predict anemia among young adults in Malaysia by proposing anthropometric markers and their cut-off values. Body mass index (BMI) was found to be the best marker for predicting anemia, with specific cut-off values provided for young men and women. The study also revealed the prevalence of anemia among different ethnic groups in Malaysia, with Malaysian Indians having the highest prevalence.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
William B. Nicolson, Julianna Bailey, Najlaa Z. Alotaibi, Stefanie Krick, John D. Lowman
Summary: Exercise training has no negative impact on the nutritional status of children with cystic fibrosis, and resistance exercise can help improve body weight. Further research is needed to understand how exercise affects adults and overweight individuals with this condition.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mario Kasovic, Lovro Stefan, Pavel Piler, Martin Zvonar
Summary: The study found that children of mothers who were overweight/obese pre-pregnancy were more likely to report sports injuries, while children of underweight mothers had lower odds of reporting sports injuries. Additionally, increasing maternal physical activity was associated with a decreased risk of sports injuries in children.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Erika Aparecida Silveira, Larissa Silva Barbosa, Matias Noll, Hudson Azevedo Pinheiro, Cesar de Oliveira
Summary: The study aimed to validate the use of anthropometric equations to estimate body fat percentage in older adults. Results showed differences in predictions among different equations, indicating the need for developing specific equations for older adults.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kelly M. Barnhill, Morgan Devlin, Laura Hewitson
CLINICAL REVIEWS IN BONE AND MINERAL METABOLISM
(2019)
Article
Education, Special
Kelly Barnhill, Alan Gutierrez, Maliki Ghossainy, Zabin Marediya, Morgan Devlin, Prageet Sachdev, C. Nathan Marti, Laura Hewitson
RESEARCH IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(2018)