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Medina FX, Fusté-Forné F, Filimon N. Public Awareness of Food Products, Preferences and Practices: Old Challenges and New Insights. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:ijerph20095691. [PMID: 37174209 PMCID: PMC10178410 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20095691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Food is not only a source of nutrition for humans; it also encompasses social, cultural, and psychological dynamics [...].
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Affiliation(s)
- F Xavier Medina
- Unesco Chair on Food, Culture and Development, Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), Rambla del Poblenou, 156, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Business, Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, Edifici Econòmiques, c/ de la Universitat de Girona, 10, Campus Montilivi, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain
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- Department of Business, Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, Edifici Econòmiques, c/ de la Universitat de Girona, 10, Campus Montilivi, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain
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Mattas K, Raptou E, Alayidi A, Yener G, Baourakis G. Assessing the interlinkage between biodiversity and diet through the Mediterranean diet case. Adv Nutr 2023; 14:570-582. [PMID: 36997093 DOI: 10.1016/j.advnut.2023.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The adoption of healthy and sustainable diets, and the transition to sustainable food systems is of principal importance in order to counteract the double burden of climate change and non-communicable diseases. The Mediterranean diet (MD) has been widely recognized as a biodiversity and healthy nutrition resource to support sustainable development and food security. This study explored biodiversity in terms of food plants species, subspecies, varieties and races, and also addressed food-plant diversity differences between the MD and western-type consumption patterns. It was funded by the EU BioValue Project, aiming to promote the integration of underutilized crops into the food value chains. Using a two-stage scheme, data were selected from MEDUSA and Euro+Med databases (including 449 species, 2,366 subspecies, varieties, and races). Furthermore, 12 countries from North Africa and Europe were classified in two groups according to their sub-regional attributes and their traditionally most prevalent dietary pattern (MD or western-type diets). Statistical analysis showed that the mean of the majorly cultivated food plants in the MD was significantly higher than its counterpart in the Western-diet. Furthermore, no statistical difference was detected in the averages of native food plants between the MD group and the Western diet group, implying that the higher diversity in food plants observed in the MD seems to be attributed to crop utilization rather than crop availability. Our findings indicated the interlinkage between biodiversity and prevailing dietary patterns, and further underlined that biodiversity could constitute a prerequisite for dietary diversity, and hence nutrition security. In addition, this study demonstrated that diets and nutrition should be approached in a broader way within the context of both agro-food and ecological systems.
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- Konstadinos Mattas
- Department of Agricultural Economics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Agricultural Development, Democritus University of Thrace, Orestiada, Greece
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- Department of Business Economics and Management, CIHEAM Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Chania, Greece
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- Department of Business Economics and Management, CIHEAM Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Chania, Greece
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- CIHEAM Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Chania, Greece
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Zhou L, Chu Y, Wei L, Wang J, Zhu X. Diet self-management: A qualitative study of college students' experiences and perspectives. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1059818. [PMID: 36579070 PMCID: PMC9790922 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1059818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Overweight and obesity among college students have become an emergent public health concern, which may be effectively prevented by diet self-management (DSM). The purpose of this explorative study was to explore college students' experiences and perspectives on diet self-management (DSM), as well as its influencing factors. Method Thirty-three college students were recruited from different universities in China. A qualitative method was used to conduct semi-structured interviews with audio recording to explore their DSM experience and factors that influence DSM. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to develop themes related to DSM. Result In the perception of what "good DSM" means, three themes and ten subthemes were identified: characteristics of good DSM (including 5 subthemes: regularity, balanced diet, no picky eating, good eating habits, and scientificity), method of good DSM (including three subthemes: self-control, adjusting, and making plans), and content of good DSM (including two subthemes: nutrition management and safety management). The influencing factors of DSM can be categorized into four levels of themes and 34 subthemes: individual, family, school, and social levels. Conclusion The results of this qualitative research highlighted the complexity and multi-dimension of DSM and its influencing factors. Our findings may help to inform diverse and needs-based intervention approaches to improve DSM and promote healthy diet among college students so as to prevent overweight and obesity.
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Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Body Mass Index and Emotional Intelligence in Primary Education Students-An Explanatory Model as a Function of Weekly Physical Activity. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9060872. [PMID: 35740809 PMCID: PMC9221708 DOI: 10.3390/children9060872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Adolescence is a key developmental period from a health, physical and psychological perspective. In view of this, the present research aimed to establish the relationship between emotional intelligence, Mediterranean diet adherence, BMI and age. In order to address this aim, (a) an explanatory model is developed of emotional intelligence and its relationship with Mediterranean diet adherence, BMI and age, and (b) the proposed structural model is examined via multi-group analysis as a function of whether students engage in more than three hours of physical activity a week. To this end, a quantitative, non-experimental (ex post facto), comparative and cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 567 students (11.10 ± 1.24). The instruments used were an ad hoc questionnaire, the KIDMED questionnaire and the TMMS-24. Outcomes reveal that participants who engage in more than three hours of physical activity a week score more highly for emotional intelligence than those who do not meet this criterion. Furthermore, it was also observed that, whilst the majority of the sample was physically active, improvement was required with regards to Mediterranean diet adherence.
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Bays HE, Antoun J, Censani M, Bailony R, Alexander L. Obesity pillars roundtable: Obesity and individuals from the Mediterranean region and Middle East. OBESITY PILLARS (ONLINE) 2022; 2:100013. [PMID: 37990716 PMCID: PMC10661985 DOI: 10.1016/j.obpill.2022.100013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Background The rates of obesity in Mediterranean and Middle East regions are increasing. This may be related to worsening physical inactivity, and gravitation away from more healthful nutrition. Methods This roundtable discussion includes 4 obesity specialists with experience in the clinical management of obesity. Included in this discussion are citations regarding obesity and populations from the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. Results Among the most studied nutritional dietary pattern having evidence-based data supporting improved cardiometabolic health is the Mediterranean Diet. Prospective studies such as the PREvención con DIeta MEDiterránea (PREDIMED) study support the cardiometabolic benefits of dietary consumption of plant-based, higher fiber foods having a relatively high proportion of unsaturated fats. Cuisine from the Middle East has both similarities and some differences compared to the Mediterranean Diet. Interim analyses of the PREDIMED-Plus study suggest the Mediterranean Diet plus caloric restriction and physical activity intervention reduces body weight and improves cardiometabolic risk factors. As with any dietary intake, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food choices and preparation affect their nutritional healthfulness. Conclusion The panelists of this roundtable discussion describe their practical diagnostic processes and treatment plans for patients with obesity from the Mediterranean Region and Middle East.
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- Harold Edward Bays
- Diplomate of American Board of Obesity Medicine, Medical Director / President Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center, Clinical Associate Professor / University of Louisville Medical School, 3288 Illinois Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40213, USA
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- Diplomate of American Board of Obesity Medicine, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, 525 East 68th Street, Box 103, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Enara Health, 3050 S Delaware St, Ste 130, San Mateo, CA, 94402, USA
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- Enara Health, 3050 S Delaware St, Ste 130, San Mateo, CA, 94402, USA
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Godoy-Izquierdo D, Lara R, Ogallar A, Rodríguez-Tadeo A, Ramírez MJ, Navarrón E, Arbinaga F. Psychosocial and Diet-Related Lifestyle Clusters in Overweight and Obesity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:6461. [PMID: 34203684 PMCID: PMC8296278 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study explored intraindividual multidimensional profiles integrating psychosocial factors, namely, body image and satisfaction, weight-related self-stigma, positivity, and happiness, and behavioural-lifestyle factors, namely, adherence to a healthy diet, among Spanish adults with overweight or obesity. We further aimed to investigate the association of excess weight (i.e., measured body mass index, BMI) with the abovementioned multidimensional configurations. A convenience sample of 100 adult individuals (60% females) with excessive weight (69% overweight; 31% obesity) was recruited. They completed self-reports regarding the study variables, and their weight and height were measured. With a perspective centered on the individual, a cluster analysis was performed. Three distinct intraindividual psychosocial and diet-related profiles were identified: a group of healthy individuals with excess weight (46%); a group of individuals who were negatively affected by their excessive weight and showed the most distressed profile (18%); and a group of dysfunctional individuals who seemed to be excessively unrealistic and optimistic regarding their excessive weight and unhealthy lifestyles, but were troubled by their weight (36%). Furthermore, individuals in the affected cluster had higher obesity (mean BMI ± SD = 32.1 ± 3.7) than those in the clusters of healthy (28.0 ± 3.0) and dysfunctional individuals (28.1 ± 3.3) (p < 0.05). The results showed that there are specific psychosocial and lifestyle profiles in the adult population with excess weight and that there are relationships among psychological, behavioural, and body-composition factors. For clinical application purposes, it is important to account for the heterogeneity within individuals who are obese and to individualize the interventions, with a focus from weight change to the individual's overall well-being.
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- Débora Godoy-Izquierdo
- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológico, Facultad de Psicología, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Grupo de Investigación Psicología de la Salud y Medicina Conductual (CTS-267), Centro de Investigación Mente, Cerebro y Comportamiento, Facultad de Psicología, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (R.L.); (M.J.R.); (E.N.)
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- Grupo de Investigación Psicología de la Salud y Medicina Conductual (CTS-267), Centro de Investigación Mente, Cerebro y Comportamiento, Facultad de Psicología, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (R.L.); (M.J.R.); (E.N.)
- Departamento de Psicología Social, Facultad de Psicología, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológico, Facultad de Psicología, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Grupo de Investigación Psicología de la Salud y Medicina Conductual (CTS-267), Centro de Investigación Mente, Cerebro y Comportamiento, Facultad de Psicología, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (R.L.); (M.J.R.); (E.N.)
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- Departamento Ciencias de la Salud, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Anillo Envolvente del Pronaf y Estocolmo, Universidad Autónoma Ciudad Juárez, Ciudad Juárez 32300, Chihuahua, Mexico;
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- Grupo de Investigación Psicología de la Salud y Medicina Conductual (CTS-267), Centro de Investigación Mente, Cerebro y Comportamiento, Facultad de Psicología, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (R.L.); (M.J.R.); (E.N.)
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- Grupo de Investigación Psicología de la Salud y Medicina Conductual (CTS-267), Centro de Investigación Mente, Cerebro y Comportamiento, Facultad de Psicología, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (R.L.); (M.J.R.); (E.N.)
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- Departamento de Psicología Clínica y Experimental, Facultad de Educación, Psicología y Ciencias del Deporte, Campus Universitario El Carmen, Universidad de Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain;
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Mediterranean Diet: The Need for Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18115687. [PMID: 34073264 PMCID: PMC8197854 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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