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da Silva Lockmann A, Scariot EL, Buss C. The healthy eating index for older adults: adaptation of the 2015 healthy eating index considering dietary guidelines for healthy aging. Eur J Nutr 2024:10.1007/s00394-024-03387-x. [PMID: 38635027 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-024-03387-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a comprehensive measure to assess diet quality. Because of the various factors that influence the nutritional status of older adults, there is a need to adapt an index that assesses the quality of the diet considering the dietary requirements of aging and health promotion. This study aimed to adapt the HEI for older adults, considering their needs for healthy eating. METHODS Food consumption data was collected by means of three non-consecutive 24-hour food recalls (R24h). For the adaptation of the Healthy Eating Index for Older Adults (HEI-OA), the components and scoring methodology of HEI-2015 were maintained and Brazilian food intake recommendations for the older population were used, which are in line with international recommendations. The validity of the HEI-OA was assessed by four ideal diets, Mann-Whitney's test, Spearman's correlation analysis and Cronbach's coefficient. RESULTS Content validity of the HEI-OA was confirmed by the maximum score for diets recommended to older adults and by the score between groups with known differences in diet quality. The HEI-OA total score did not correlate with total energy intake (TEI - total energy value: r = -0.141, p > 0.05). The total HEI-OA score showed a statistically significant correlation with several nutrients. These correlations allowed identifying that these nutrients are closely related to the components of the HEI-OA. The internal consistency value for the HEI-OA total score was 0.327, similar to the 2005 and 2010 versions of the HEI. CONCLUSION The HEI was successfully adapted for use with older adults, presenting validity and reliability. The HEI-OA can be used to assess diet quality in line with international dietary guidelines for healthy aging.
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- Adriana da Silva Lockmann
- Food Bank of Rio Grande do Sul State, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
- Graduate Study Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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- Graduate Study Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Graduate Study Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Nutrition Department, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Soós R, Bakó C, Gyebrovszki Á, Gordos M, Csala D, Ádám Z, Wilhelm M. Nutritional Habits of Hungarian Older Adults. Nutrients 2024; 16:1203. [PMID: 38674893 PMCID: PMC11053580 DOI: 10.3390/nu16081203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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There are many nutritional changes that come with aging, mostly as consequences of health regression. Malnutrition and overweight often start with inadequate food consumption, followed by alterations in biochemical indices and body composition. In our study, we aimed to analyze the feeding habits and energy and nutrient intake of a Hungarian elderly population, focusing on macronutrient, water, fruit, and vegetable consumption while searching for possible nutritional factors leading to NCD and many other chronic diseases in this population. Two questionnaires were used. These were the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and one asking about nutritional habits, and a 3-day feeding diary was also filled. Subjects (n = 179, 111; females (F), 68 males (M), older than 50 years were recruited. Based on MNA results, 78 adults (43.57% of the studied population) were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, although, according to BMI categories, 69% were overweight and 7.3% were obese among M, while 42.3% were overweight among F. The average daily meal number was diverse. The amount of people consuming fruit (11.7%) and vegetables (8.93%) several times a day was extremely low (15.3% of F and 4.4% of M). Daily fruit consumption in the whole sample was 79.3%. Overall, 36.3% consumed 1 L of liquid and 0.5 L of consumption was found in 15.1% of participants. A significant gender difference was found in water consumption, with F drinking more than M (p ≤ 0.01). In our sample, 27.93% of the respondents took dietary supplements. Further analysis and research are needed to explore the specific health implications of and reasons behind these findings.
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- Rita Soós
- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7621 Pécs, Hungary;
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- Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary;
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- Doctoral School of Biology and Sportbiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Á.G.); (D.C.)
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- Doctoral School of Biology and Sportbiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Á.G.); (D.C.)
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- Doctoral School of Biology and Sportbiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (Á.G.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary;
- Wnt-Signaling Research Group, Szentagothai Research Center, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary;
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Elahi A, Ali AA, Khan AH, Samad Z, Shahab H, Aziz N, Almas A. Challenges of managing hypertension in Pakistan - a review. Clin Hypertens 2023; 29:17. [PMID: 37316940 DOI: 10.1186/s40885-023-00245-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This review aims to describe existing evidence on the state of hypertension in Pakistan, including the prevalence, associated risk factors, preventive strategies, and challenges in the management of hypertension. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted electronically using PubMed and Google Scholar. Using specific screening methodology, 55 articles were selected to be included. RESULTS We found from this extensive review that several small studies report high prevalence of hypertension but there is a lack of population based prevalence of hypertension in Pakistan. Lifestyle risk factors such as obesity, unhealthy diet, decreased physical activity, low socioeconomic status, and lack of access to care were the main associated factors with hypertension. Lack of blood pressure monitoring practices and medication non-adherence were also linked to uncontrolled hypertension in Pakistan and were more evident in primary care setups. The evidence presented is essential for delineating the burden of the disease, hence allowing for better management of this underserved population. CONCLUSION There is a need for updated surveys to depict the true prevalence and management of hypertension in Pakistan. Cost-effective implementation strategies and policies at the national level are needed for both prevention and control of hypertension.
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- Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Section of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
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Tan D, Sutanto CN, Lin JWX, Toh DWK, Lê KA, Kim JE. Measures of carbohydrate quality and their association with diet quality and cardiometabolic health outcomes in Singapore middle-aged and older adults. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 33:778-788. [PMID: 36842956 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2023.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Carbohydrate quality may play a key role in cardiometabolic health and disease risk. This study aimed to assess the dietary carbohydrate quality of the free-living middle-aged and older adults in Singapore, and its association with overall diet quality and cardiometabolic health. METHODS AND RESULTS This cross-sectional study examined the diet and cardiometabolic disease risk indicators of middle-aged and older adults in Singapore (n = 104). Dietary carbohydrate quality was assessed as the pass and fail rate of the population to four measures of carbohydrate quality: (i) dietary fiber recommended daily allowance (RDA), (ii) whole-grain recommendation, (iii) free sugar recommendation, and (iv) carbohydrate metrics. The association between each carbohydrate quality measure and diet quality, as well as cardiometabolic health, was assessed. Except for free sugar recommendation, the carbohydrate quality of the population was found to be poor with a low adherence (20-36%) to three measures. Subjects meeting these measures had generally higher intakes of fiber, protein, and most micronutrients compared with subjects who failed. Meeting different variants of the carbohydrate metrics was associated with 60% lower odds of pre-hypertensive blood pressure (p = 0.037; p = 0.047), and meeting the dietary fiber RDA was associated with lower waist circumference (p = 0.021). CONCLUSION An improvement in carbohydrate quality is warranted among free-living middle-aged and older adults in Singapore. Not all measures of carbohydrate quality were equally effective in preserving overall diet quality; the carbohydrate metrics and dietary fiber RDA can be identified as effective measures in relation to cardiometabolic disease risk. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION https://clinicaltrials.gov/ CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT03554954, 13 Sept. 2018.
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- Denise Tan
- Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Science and Technology Department, Nestlé R&D Center (Pte) Ltd., Singapore 618802, Singapore
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Nestlé Research, 1000 Lausanne 26, Switzerland
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Schüttler D, Hamm W, Kellnar A, Brunner S, Stremmel C. Comparable Analysis of Acute Changes in Vascular Tone after Coffee versus Energy Drink Consumption. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14091888. [PMID: 35565863 PMCID: PMC9103102 DOI: 10.3390/nu14091888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Caffeinated beverages are popular throughout the world, especially due to their stimulating effects on body physiology. However, short- and long-term outcome studies have shown variable results on general health. In this pilot study, we exposed a cohort of 23 healthy individuals to 240 mg of caffeine either in the form of coffee or energy drinks and performed repetitive pulse wave analyses. This experimental approach was chosen to investigate the acute effects of caffeine consumption on vascular tone depending on the form of caffeine intake. Our data indicate that energy drinks, in contrast to coffee, might negatively impact systolic blood pressure and pulse wave velocity. This issue needs special attention in the light of cardiovascular health as the observed effects have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events upon persistent exposure.
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- Dominik Schüttler
- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (D.S.); (W.H.); (A.K.); (S.B.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (D.S.); (W.H.); (A.K.); (S.B.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (D.S.); (W.H.); (A.K.); (S.B.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (D.S.); (W.H.); (A.K.); (S.B.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 Munich, Germany; (D.S.); (W.H.); (A.K.); (S.B.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80336 Munich, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-89-4400-712622
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Marmash D, Ha K, Sakaki JR, Gorski I, Rule B, Puglisi M, Chun OK. The Association between Diet Quality and Health Status in Mobile Food Pantry Users in Northeastern Connecticut. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14061302. [PMID: 35334959 PMCID: PMC8955894 DOI: 10.3390/nu14061302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Low-income Americans tend to have poor diet quality and disease prevalence overall. Mobile food pantries aim to improve these outcomes, and have rarely been studied. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the association between diet quality and health status in mobile food pantry users. Data were collected from two mobile food pantry sites in Northeastern Connecticut (n = 83). Sociodemographic food security and diet quality data were collected. Overall, diet quality was low among all participants with intakes of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains of concern. Participant adherence to the 2020−2025 US Dietary Guidelines were low, with no participants meeting recommendations for whole grains. Obesity, diabetes, and hypertension prevalence in this population exceeded national averages. After adjusting for covariates, hypertension was associated with higher dairy and added sugar intake, as well as a greater intake of added sugar from sugar-sweetened beverages (p < 0.05). Although results were not statistically significant, participants with obesity, diabetes, and hypertension showed a trend of having lower adherence to the guidelines than those without these chronic diseases. Questions assessing participant interest in changing their diets were also posed, indicating overall high interest in learning about current diet quality and weight improvement.
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- Dalia Marmash
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (D.M.); (J.R.S.); (I.G.); (B.R.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea;
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (D.M.); (J.R.S.); (I.G.); (B.R.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (D.M.); (J.R.S.); (I.G.); (B.R.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (D.M.); (J.R.S.); (I.G.); (B.R.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (D.M.); (J.R.S.); (I.G.); (B.R.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (D.M.); (J.R.S.); (I.G.); (B.R.); (M.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-860-486-6275
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Kumma WP, Lindtjørn B, Loha E. Prevalence of hypertension, and related factors among adults in Wolaita, southern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0260403. [PMID: 34910760 PMCID: PMC8673671 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hypertension is a global public health challenge. There is a lack of evidence on the prevalence of hypertension, prehypertension, and related factors among adult populations of Wolaita, southern Ethiopia. AIM To assess the prevalence of hypertension, prehypertension, and related factors among adult populations of Wolaita, southern Ethiopia. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 2483 adult residents, selected using a two-stage random sampling technique. The quantitative data collected from structured questionnaires; anthropometric and biochemical measurements were entered into EpiData version 3.1 using double-entry systems. We determined the weighted prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension for the two-stage survey. The multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess factors associated with hypertension and carried out after declaring the data set as survey data to account for the effect of clustering. An adjusted coefficient with 95% CI was used to ascertain the significance of the association. RESULTS The weighted prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension in the Wolaita area was 31.3% (27.7%-35.1%) and 46.4% (42.9%-50.0%) respectively. The weighted prevalence of hypertension of those who were not aware of their hypertension until the time of the survey was 29.8%% (26.5%-33.3%). Where the weighted prevalence of self-reported cases of hypertension was 2.2% (1.2%-3.8%). Obesity, sugar-sweetened food consumption, male sex, elevated total cholesterol, raised fasting blood sugar, and advancing age were positively associated with hypertension. CONCLUSION The prevalence of hypertension among adults in Wolaita was high. A small proportion of the affected people are aware of their high blood pressure. This study reported a high prevalence of pre-hypertension; which indicates a high percentage of people at risk of hypertension. It is essential to develop periodic screening programs, and primary intervention strategies such as the prevention of obesity, and reduction of sugar-sweetened food consumption.
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- Wondimagegn Paulos Kumma
- School of Public Health, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
- Centre for International Health, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- School of Public Health, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
- Centre for International Health, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- School of Public Health, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
- Centre for International Health, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Chr. Michelsen Institute, Bergen, Norway
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Peralta M, Heskey C, Shavlik D, Knutsen S, Mashchak A, Jaceldo-Siegl K, Fraser GE, Orlich MJ. Validity of FFQ Estimates of Total Sugars, Added Sugars, Sucrose and Fructose Compared to Repeated 24-h Recalls in Adventist Health Study-2 Participants. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13114152. [PMID: 34836407 PMCID: PMC8622229 DOI: 10.3390/nu13114152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Sugar intake is a potentially important aspect of diet which has not previously been validated in the Adventist Health Study-2 (AHS-2). We sought to validate the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) measurement of total sugars, added sugars, sucrose, and fructose against multiple 24-h dietary recalls (recalls) in AHS-2 participants. Food consumption data from a self-administered FFQ and six recalls from 904 participants were combined with nutrient profile data to estimate daily sugar intake. Validity was evaluated among all participants and by race. FFQ and recall means were compared and correlation coefficients (Spearman’s, energy-adjusted log-transformed Pearson’s, deattenuated Pearson’s) were calculated. Mean total energy, total sugars, and fructose intake were higher in the FFQ, whereas added sugars and sucrose were higher in recalls. The energy-adjusted (log-transformed) deattenuated correlations among all participants were: total sugars (r = 0.42, 95% CI 0.32–0.52), added sugars (r = 0.50, 95% CI 0.36–0.59), sucrose (r = 0.32, 95% CI 0.23–0.42), and fructose (r = 0.50, 95% CI 0.40–0.59). We observed moderate validity for added sugars and fructose and low-moderate validity for total sugars and sucrose measured by the AHS-2 FFQ in this population. Dietary sugar estimates from this FFQ may be useful in assessing possible associations of sugars intake with health outcomes.
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- Mericarmen Peralta
- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA; (C.H.); (D.S.); (S.K.); (A.M.); (K.J.-S.); (G.E.F.); (M.J.O.)
- Correspondence:
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA; (C.H.); (D.S.); (S.K.); (A.M.); (K.J.-S.); (G.E.F.); (M.J.O.)
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA; (C.H.); (D.S.); (S.K.); (A.M.); (K.J.-S.); (G.E.F.); (M.J.O.)
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA; (C.H.); (D.S.); (S.K.); (A.M.); (K.J.-S.); (G.E.F.); (M.J.O.)
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA; (C.H.); (D.S.); (S.K.); (A.M.); (K.J.-S.); (G.E.F.); (M.J.O.)
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA; (C.H.); (D.S.); (S.K.); (A.M.); (K.J.-S.); (G.E.F.); (M.J.O.)
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA; (C.H.); (D.S.); (S.K.); (A.M.); (K.J.-S.); (G.E.F.); (M.J.O.)
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA; (C.H.); (D.S.); (S.K.); (A.M.); (K.J.-S.); (G.E.F.); (M.J.O.)
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Béghin L, Huybrechts I, Drumez E, Kersting M, Walker RW, Kafatos A, Molnar D, Manios Y, Moreno LA, De Henauw S, Gottrand F. High Fructose Intake Contributes to Elevated Diastolic Blood Pressure in Adolescent Girls: Results from The HELENA Study. Nutrients 2021; 13:3608. [PMID: 34684609 PMCID: PMC8538236 DOI: 10.3390/nu13103608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The association between high fructose consumption and elevated blood pressure continues to be controversial, especially in adolescence. The aim of this study was to assess the association between fructose consumption and elevated blood pressure in an European adolescent population. METHODS A total of 1733 adolescents (mean ± SD age: 14.7 ± 1.2; percentage of girls: 52.8%) were analysed from the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study in eight European countries. Blood pressure was measured using validated devices and methods for measuring systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Dietary data were recorded via repeated 24 h recalls (using specifically developed HELENA-DIAT software) and converted into pure fructose (monosaccharide form) and total fructose exposure (pure fructose + fructose from sucrose) intake using a specific fructose composition database. Food categories were separated at posteriori in natural vs. were non-natural foods. Elevated BP was defined according to the 90th percentile cut-off values and was compared according to tertiles of fructose intake using univariable and multivariable mixed logistic regression models taking into account confounding factors: centre, sex, age and z-score-BMI, MVPA (Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity) duration, tobacco consumption, salt intake and energy intake. RESULTS Pure fructose from non-natural foods was only associated with elevated DBP (DBP above the 10th percentile in the highest consuming girls (OR = 2.27 (1.17-4.40); p = 0.015) after adjustment for cofounding factors. CONCLUSIONS Consuming high quantities of non-natural foods was associated with elevated DBP in adolescent girls, which was in part due to high fructose levels in these foods categories. The consumption of natural foods containing fructose, such as whole fruits, does not impact blood pressure and should continue to remain a healthy dietary habit.
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- Laurent Béghin
- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1286—INFINITE and CIC-1403, F-59000 Lille, France;
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (I.H.); (S.D.H.)
- Dietary Exposure Assessment Group, International Agency for Research on Cancer, F-69000 Lyon, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, ULR 2694—METRICS: Évaluation des Technologies de Santé et des Pratiques Médicales, F-59000 Lille, France;
- CHU Lille, Department of Biostatistics, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Research Department of Child Nutrition, Pediatric University Clinic, Ruhr-University Bochum, D-44791 Bochum, Germany;
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA;
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- Preventive Medicine and Nutrition Clinic, University of Crete School of Medicine, G-14122 Crete, Greece;
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pecs, H-7600 Pecs, Hungary;
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Harakopio, G-10431 Athens, Greece;
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- GENUD (Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development) Research Group Escuela Universitaria de Ciencas de la Salud, Universidad de Zaragoza, S-50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (I.H.); (S.D.H.)
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1286—INFINITE and CIC-1403, F-59000 Lille, France;
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Valencia AP, Nagaraj N, Osman DH, Rabinovitch PS, Marcinek DJ. Are fat and sugar just as detrimental in old age? GeroScience 2021; 43:1615-1625. [PMID: 34101101 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-021-00390-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Aging and poor nutrition are independent risk factors for the development of chronic disease. When young animals are given diets high in fat or sugar, they exhibit hallmarks of aging like mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation, and also develop a greater risk for age-related disease. The same mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation that progress with aging may also further predispose older individuals to dietary insults by fat and sugar. The purpose of this work is to review the most recent studies that address the impact of fat and sugar consumption on hallmarks of aging (mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation). Findings from these studies show that obesogenic, high-fat diets can exacerbate age-related disease and hallmarks of aging in young animals, but high-fat diets that are non-obesogenic may play a beneficial role in old age. In contrast, high-sugar diets do not require an obesogenic effect to induce mitochondrial dysfunction or inflammation in young rodents. Currently, there is a lack of experimental studies addressing the impact of sugar in the context of aging, even though empirical evidence points to the detrimental effect of sugar in aging by contributing to a variety of age-related diseases. Fig. 1 Mitochondrial dysfunction and altered cellular communication (e.g. inflammation) progress with advancing age and increase the risk for age-related disease (ARD). Given the physiological changes that occur with age, the impact of high-fat (HFD) and high-sugar diets (HSD) may differ in later and earlier stages of life. HFD can promote the development of hallmarks of aging in young animals and can also exacerbate the risk for ARD when consumed at an old age. However, non-obesogenic high-fat diets may also reduce the risk for ARD in old age by acting on these hallmarks of aging. On the other hand, HSD promotes mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation without necessarily inducing weight gain in young animals. Empirical evidence points to sugar as a major contributor to age-related disease and more experimental studies are needed to clarify whether aged individuals are more susceptible to its effects.
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- Ana P Valencia
- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA
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- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA. .,University of Washington School of Medicine, Brotman 140, 850 Republican St, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA.
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Effects of tart cherry and its metabolites on aging and inflammatory conditions: Efficacy and possible mechanisms. Ageing Res Rev 2021; 66:101254. [PMID: 33434683 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Inflammation is an underlying cause of or a contributing factor to a number of chronic conditions, including hypertension, insulin resistance, arthritis, and cognitive disorders. A chronic inflammatory state is also associated with aging. Tart cherry (TC) has been extensively studied for its ability to prevent or treat inflammatory diseases and their associated risk factors. TC contains active compounds, including polyphenols that may contribute to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Inflammatory signaling pathways regulate the recruitment of inflammatory cells important for the pathogenesis of disease. Whole TC, individual compounds, and their metabolites may be viable treatment options because they can target molecules involved in inflammatory pathways. In this review, the effectiveness of TC in reducing inflammatory markers associated with chronic diseases and the effects of the active compounds in TC and their metabolites on inflammatory pathways are discussed. The main polyphenols present in TC include cyanidins, kaempferol, quercetin, melatonin, neochlorogenic acid, chlorogenic acid, and 3-coumaroylquinic acid. Evidence supports an association between TC intake and reduced risk for inflammatory disease, which may be due to the effects of active compounds in TC on inflammatory pathways, such as NF-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase.
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Strategies for Reducing Salt and Sugar Intakes in Individuals at Increased Cardiometabolic Risk. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13010279. [PMID: 33478028 PMCID: PMC7835960 DOI: 10.3390/nu13010279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the first causes of death worldwide. Reduction in the dietary intake of salt and sugars is important lifestyle advice that is useful for NCD prevention. However, the simple recommendations of reducing salt and sugars by healthcare professionals are often ineffective; innovative strategies are therefore necessary. This review aimed at describing the current knowledge about the strategies to reduce dietary salt and sugar intake, including both strategies for the food industry to reduce the salt or sugar of its products and recommendations for health professionals in a clinical context, such as the replacement with substitutes in foods, the gradual reduction to allow a progressive consumer adaptation towards less intense taste, and the different spatial distribution of tastants within the food matrix with taste intensity enhancement. In addition, the cross-modal interaction between two or more different sensory modalities as an innovative strategy for enhancing sweetness and saltiness perception was described. Finally, the dietary tips for salt and sugar reduction were summarized in order to create a comprehensive guide of dietary advices for healthcare professionals for optimizing the management of patients at increased cardiometabolic risk.
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Mendes JJ, Viana J, Cruz F, Pereira D, Ferreira S, Pereira P, Proença L, Machado V, Botelho J, Rua J, Delgado AS. Blood Pressure and Tooth Loss: A Large Cross-Sectional Study with Age Mediation Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18010285. [PMID: 33401662 PMCID: PMC7795250 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18010285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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We aimed to investigate the association between blood pressure (BP) and tooth loss and the mediation effect of age. A cross-sectional study from a reference dental hospital was conducted from September 2017 to July 2020. Single measures of BP were taken via an automated sphygmomanometer device. Tooth loss was assessed through oral examination and confirmed radiographically. Severe tooth loss was defined as 10 or more teeth lost. Additional study covariates were collected via sociodemographic and medical questionnaires. A total of 10,576 patients were included. Hypertension was more prevalent in severe tooth loss patients than nonsevere tooth lost (56.1% vs. 39.3%, p < 0.001). The frequency of likely undiagnosed hypertension was 43.4%. The adjusted logistic model for sex, smoking habits and body mass index confirmed the association between continuous measures of high BP and continuous measures of tooth loss (odds ratio (OR) = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.03–1.06, p < 0.001). Age mediated 80.0% and 87.5% of the association between periodontitis with both systolic BP (p < 0.001) and diastolic BP (p < 0.001), respectively. Therefore, hypertension and tooth loss are associated, with a consistent mediation effect of age. Frequency of undiagnosed hypertension was elevated. Age, gender, active smoking, and BMI were independently associated with raised BP.
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- José João Mendes
- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (J.J.M.); (J.V.); (F.C.); (D.P.); (V.M.); (J.R.); (A.S.D.)
- Evidenced-Based Hub, CiiEM, Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (J.J.M.); (J.V.); (F.C.); (D.P.); (V.M.); (J.R.); (A.S.D.)
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- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (J.J.M.); (J.V.); (F.C.); (D.P.); (V.M.); (J.R.); (A.S.D.)
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- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (J.J.M.); (J.V.); (F.C.); (D.P.); (V.M.); (J.R.); (A.S.D.)
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- Patologia Clínica, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Grupo de Estudos em Nutrição Aplicada (GENA), CiiEM, Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Evidenced-Based Hub, CiiEM, Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal;
- Quantitative Methods for Health Research (MQIS), CiiEM, Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal
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- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (J.J.M.); (J.V.); (F.C.); (D.P.); (V.M.); (J.R.); (A.S.D.)
- Evidenced-Based Hub, CiiEM, Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (J.J.M.); (J.V.); (F.C.); (D.P.); (V.M.); (J.R.); (A.S.D.)
- Evidenced-Based Hub, CiiEM, Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-969-848-394
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- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (J.J.M.); (J.V.); (F.C.); (D.P.); (V.M.); (J.R.); (A.S.D.)
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- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (J.J.M.); (J.V.); (F.C.); (D.P.); (V.M.); (J.R.); (A.S.D.)
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