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Pelc A, Walicka-Cupryś K, Puszkarz G, Styś K, Chmiel E, Wilk S, Ludwikowski G, Placek K. Evaluation of the relationship between body composition and dietary habits of physically active people with disabilities. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10247. [PMID: 38702369 PMCID: PMC11068795 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60735-x] [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: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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Physical activity offers numerous physical and mental health benefits for individuals with disabilities, while nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining bodily homeostasis. This study aimed to assess the relationship between body composition and dietary habits among physically active people with disabilities. Fifty-five participants aged 16 to 61, including 28 with disabilities and 27 without, were included in the study. The FFQ-6 questionnaire, Tanita body composition analyzer, and Stadiometer were utilized. No significant differences in BMI were observed between the two groups. However, individuals with disabilities showed higher body fat, metabolic age, or pulse values, whereas the control group exhibited higher muscle mass, muscle quality, body type, or bone mass. Participants with disabilities were more likely to consume vegetables (p = 0.004) and animal fats (p = 0.027), while those without disabilities were more inclined to consume fast food, instant products (p = 0.006), sweetened beverages (p < 0.001), and alcohol (p < 0.001). People with disabilities often have a higher percentage of body fat, cautioning against the consumption of processed fruits, dried fruits, fast food, and red meat. Conversely, in non-disabled individuals, frequent consumption of eggs, animal fats, sugar, and sweets is not recommended due to the potential for increased body fat, visceral fat, and higher BMI.
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- Agnieszka Pelc
- Student Scientific Circle-Fascination With Body Posture "Habitus", University of Rzeszów, Rejtana 16C Street, 35-959, Rzeszow, Poland.
- Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rejtana 16C Street, 35-959, Rzeszow, Poland.
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- Student Scientific Circle-Fascination With Body Posture "Habitus", University of Rzeszów, Rejtana 16C Street, 35-959, Rzeszow, Poland
- Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rejtana 16C Street, 35-959, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Student Scientific Circle-Fascination With Body Posture "Habitus", University of Rzeszów, Rejtana 16C Street, 35-959, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Student Scientific Circle-Fascination With Body Posture "Habitus", University of Rzeszów, Rejtana 16C Street, 35-959, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Student Scientific Circle-Fascination With Body Posture "Habitus", University of Rzeszów, Rejtana 16C Street, 35-959, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Student Scientific Circle-Fascination With Body Posture "Habitus", University of Rzeszów, Rejtana 16C Street, 35-959, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Obstetrics, Women's Diseases and Oncological Gynecology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, University Hospital No. 2 Jana Biziela in Bydgoszcz, 85-067, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Obstetrics, Women's Diseases and Oncological Gynecology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, University Hospital No. 2 Jana Biziela in Bydgoszcz, 85-067, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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İslamoğlu AH, Berkel G, Yildirim HS, Aktaç Ş, Bayram F, Sabuncular G, Güneş FE. Chewing difficulties, oral health, and nutritional status in adults with intellectual disabilities: A cross-sectional study. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2024; 37:e13225. [PMID: 38504582 DOI: 10.1111/jar.13225] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Chewing difficulty, poor oral health, inadequate and imbalanced nutrition are serious health problems in individuals with intellectual disabilities. The participants' chewing abilities, oral health and nutritional status were analysed in this study. METHODS Forty-five adult participants with intellectual disabilities were included. Anthropometric measurements, oral health assessments, chewing ability evaluations and dietary intake analyses were conducted. RESULTS A 56.8% of the participants were classified as overweight or obese. Teeth grinding was reported in 33.3% of the participants, while 40.0% experienced drooling. All participants with Down syndrome and 58.6% of the participants with developmental delay had chewing difficulties. Inadequate nutrient intake was observed and the fibre, vitamins B1, B3, B9, sodium, phosphorus and iron intakes were significantly lower than reference values in those with chewing difficulty (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Chewing difficulties were associated with lower intake of certain nutrients, highlighting the importance of addressing oral health and dietary counselling in this population.
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- Ayşe Hümeyra İslamoğlu
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinical Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Periodontics, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinical Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinical Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye
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Herrera-Quintana L, Vázquez-Lorente H, Carranco Romo MJ, Flores Buitrón EP, Molina-López J, Moya MT, Planells E. Imbalanced dietary patterns, anthropometric, and body composition profiles amongst adults with Down syndrome. Nutr Neurosci 2024; 27:96-105. [PMID: 36579765 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2022.2161139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Introduction: We aimed to analyze the anthropometric and body composition profiles of Down syndrome (DS) adults; to describe their dietary habits, nutrient intake, and physical activity patterns; and to identify the related risk factors which may influence their health status and quality of life.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a cohort of 23 DS adults (45% women) aged 21-44 years. Anthropometry and body composition were assessed by bioelectrical impedance. Dietary nutrient intake was assessed quantitatively using a 72-h recall. A food frequency questionnaire and the prevention with Mediterranean diet-PREDIMED questionnaire were used for qualitative rating.Results: Higher fat mass (FM) and lower lean mass (LM), bone mass (BM), and waist to hip ratio (WHR) were observed in women compared to men. LM and BM decreased, and body mass index (BMI), FM, and WHR increased with aging (all P < 0.05). Vitamin D and iodine intakes were not met by 70% and 60% of the studied participants, respectively. A total of 82% of the participants consumed less than 5 portions of fruits and vegetables per day and overconsumed food groups such as sweets and snacks and red meat (> 2 times per week). Protein intake showed a significant positive correlation with height (r = 0.489, P < 0.05), whereas fat intake was positively correlated with sweets and snacks (r = 0.521, P < 0.05).Conclusion: The present findings support the existence of poor anthropometric and body composition profiles, and diet quality, underscoring the need for an interdisciplinary team assessment to enhance health and quality of life in DS adults.
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- L Herrera-Quintana
- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sports Sciences, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
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- GranaDown, Down Syndrome Association of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Rotenberg S, Chen S, Hunt X, Smythe T, Kuper H. Are children with disabilities more likely to be malnourished than children without disabilities? Evidence from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys in 30 countries. BMJ Nutr Prev Health 2024; 7:38-44. [PMID: 38966102 PMCID: PMC11221280 DOI: 10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Introduction A key Sustainable Development Goal target is to eliminate all forms of malnutrition. Existing evidence suggests children with disabilities are at greater risks of malnutrition, exclusion from nutrition programmes and mortality from severe acute malnutrition than children without disabilities. However, there is limited evidence on the nutritional outcomes of children with disabilities in large-scale global health surveys. Methods We analysed Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey data from 30 low and middle-income countries to compare nutritional outcomes for children aged 2-4 years with and without disabilities. We estimated the adjusted prevalence ratios for stunting, wasting and underweight comparing children with and without disabilities by country and sex, using quasi-Poisson models with robust SEs. We accounted for the complex survey design, wealth quintile, location and age in the analyses. We meta-analysed these results to create an overall estimate for each of these outcomes. Results Our analyses included 229 621 children aged 2-4 across 30 countries, including 15 071 children with disabilities (6.6%). Overall, children with disabilities were more likely to be stunted (adjusted risk ratio (aRR) 1.16, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.20), wasted (aRR 1.28, 95% CI 1.18 to 1.39) and underweight (aRR 1.33, 95% CI 1.17, 1.51) than children without disabilities. These patterns were observed in both girls and boys with disabilities, compared with those without. Conclusion Children with disabilities are significantly more likely to experience all forms of malnutrition, making it critical to accelerate efforts to improve disability inclusion within nutrition programmes. Ending all forms of malnutrition will not be achievable without a focus on disability.
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- Sara Rotenberg
- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
- International Center for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- International Center for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Institute for Life Course Health Research, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
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- International Center for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
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- International Center for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Piórecka B, Jamka-Kasprzyk M, Niedźwiadek A, Jagielski P, Jurczak A. Fluid Intake and the Occurrence of Erosive Tooth Wear in a Group of Healthy and Disabled Children from the Małopolska Region (Poland). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4585. [PMID: 36901595 PMCID: PMC10001795 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Background: The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between the type and amount of fluid intake and the incidence of erosive tooth wear in a group of healthy children and children with disabilities. Methods: This study was conducted among children aged 6-17 years, patients of the Dental Clinic in Kraków. The research included 86 children: 44 healthy children and 42 children with disabilities. The prevalence of erosive tooth wear using the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index was assessed by the dentist, who also determined the prevalence of dry mouth using a mirror test. A qualitative-quantitative questionnaire on the frequency of consumption of specific liquids and foods related to the occurrence of erosive tooth wear, completed by the children's parents, was used to assess dietary habits. Results: The occurrence of erosive tooth wear was determined for 26% of the total number of children studied, and these were mostly lesions of minor severity. The mean value of the sum of the BEWE index was significantly higher (p = 0.0003) in the group of children with disabilities. In contrast, the risk of erosive tooth wear was non-significantly higher in children with disabilities (31.0%) than in healthy children (20.5%). Dry mouth was significantly more frequently identified among children with disabilities (57.1%). Erosive tooth wear was also significantly more common (p = 0.02) in children whose parents declared the presence of eating disorders. Children with disabilities consumed flavoured water or water with added syrup/juice and fruit teas with significantly higher frequency, while there were no differences in quantitative fluid intake between groups. The frequency and quantity of drinking flavoured waters or water with added syrup/juice, sweetened carbonated, and non-carbonated drinks were associated with the occurrence of erosive tooth wear for all children studied. Conclusions: The group of studied children presents inappropriate drinking behaviours regarding the frequency and amount of beverages consumed, which, especially in a group of children with disabilities, may contribute to the formation of erosive cavities.
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- Beata Piórecka
- Department of Nutrition and Drug Research, Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Skawińska 8, 31-066 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Montelupich 4, 31-155 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Nutrition and Drug Research, Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Skawińska 8, 31-066 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Nutrition and Drug Research, Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Skawińska 8, 31-066 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Montelupich 4, 31-155 Krakow, Poland
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Ungurean BC, Cojocariu A, Abalașei BA, Popescu L. Analysis of Morphological Parameters and Body Composition in Adolescents with and without Intellectual Disability. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3019. [PMID: 36833714 PMCID: PMC9966700 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Compared to the tremendous volume of studies focusing on children and teenagers without disabilities, research regarding weight and body composition among young populations with an intellectual disability is relatively rare. Their number further decreases when we refer to specific age groups with intellectual deficits, such as children and adolescents younger than 18. In addition, studies are even scarcer when we wish to compare groups of subjects with different degrees of intellectual disability by gender. This study has a constative nature. The research sample comprises 212 subjects-girls and boys with an average age of 17.7 ± 0.2, divided into six groups by gender and type of intellectual disability. The parameters considered within the study include anthropometrical data and body composition determined using a professional device (Tanita MC 580 S). The findings of this study highlight the impact of intellectual disability on body composition in this age category. We hope it will help develop efficient strategies, recommendations, and intervention plans to ensure active participation in physical activities and categorisation within the optimal parameters of body composition indicators.
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- Bogdan Constantin Ungurean
- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, 507184 Iași, Romania
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- Romania-Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Doctoral School in Sports and Physical Education Science, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, 507184 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, 507184 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, 507184 Iași, Romania
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Zhu Y, Sun F, Tao S, Cooper SB, Gao TY. Association between nutritional status, physical fitness and executive functions in preadolescents: A person-centered approach. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:966510. [PMID: 36324818 PMCID: PMC9618937 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.966510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective In the current study, a person-centered approach was adopted to investigate the relationship between nutritional status and physical fitness profiles and executive functions (EF) in preadolescents. Methods Participants (M age = 10.8 years; Male = 50.8%) were recruited from two primary schools in Hong Kong. Nutritional status [body mass index (BMI)], physical fitness including cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF, predicted VO2max, multi-stage fitness test) and speed-agility (20-m sprint) were measured on school days. EF performance was measured using the Flanker task (inhibition) and the Sternberg task (working memory). Results Data from 120 preadolescents were considered valid. Three distinct profiles were identified by a person-centered approach. Profile 1 was featured by high BMI (21.61 ± 3.38 kg/m2), poor VO2max (33.29 ± 23.96 ml/kg/min), and slow 20-m sprint (4.51 ± 0.13 s). Profile 2 was featured by low BMI (15.99 ± 3.38), fair VO2max (44.98 ± 23.96) and fast 20-m sprint (3.97 ± 0.13). Profile 3 was featured by low BMI (15.63 ± 3.38), poor VO2max (32.37 ± 23.96), and slow 20-m sprint (4.48 ± 0.13). Wald chi-square test revealed preadolescents in profile 1 and profile 2 performed better than profile 3 in accuracy of Flanker task (1 vs. 3: χ 2 = 12.23, P < 0.001; 2 vs. 3: χ 2 = 10.86, P = 0.001). That is, for normal weight preadolescents with poor CRF and speed-agility, those with superior nutritional status performed better in inhibition. For normal weight preadolescents with poor nutritional status, those with superior CRF and speed-agility had better inhibitory capacity. Conclusion Compared to the commonly used variable-centered approach, this person-centered approach is a valuable addition that expands the understanding of the association between nutritional status, physical fitness and EF in preadolescents. Results are discussed with regards to maximizing health behaviors and implications for educational policy.
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- Yuxin Zhu
- Syns Institute of Educational Research, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Centre for Information Technology in Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Exercise / Health Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- School of Physical Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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The Analysis of the Correlations between BMI and Body Composition among Children with and without Intellectual Disability. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9050582. [PMID: 35626759 PMCID: PMC9140132 DOI: 10.3390/children9050582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background: Compared to the great volume of studies focusing on children and adolescents without intellectual disability, research regarding body mass index among young populations (13−17 years old) with intellectual disability is scarce, mostly when we refer to the comparisons between various degrees of intellectual disability and gender. Methods: The purpose of this study was to assess a series of morphofunctional parameters among children with and without intellectual disability to characterise the morphofunctional normality and its perturbations. Within the study, we included 101 subjects from several educational institutions, distributed on five groups, by their gender and degree of intellectual disability. Results: The average values of body mass index exceed the values recommended by the WHO among all the five groups (boys and girls with and without intellectual disabilities) prone to obesity. Upon analysing the values of BMI by gender and type of intellectual disability, we note that the prevalence of obesity among boys is 28.07% (BMI > 24), while 19.29% are overweight (BMI ranging between 21.5 and 24). Conclusions: The prevalence of excess weight and obesity among persons with intellectual disabilities was similar among the male and female subjects. It shows an increasing trend by age.
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Rojo-Marticella M, Arija V, Alda JÁ, Morales-Hidalgo P, Esteban-Figuerola P, Canals J. Do Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Follow a Different Dietary Pattern than That of Their Control Peers? Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14061131. [PMID: 35334788 PMCID: PMC8949924 DOI: 10.3390/nu14061131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. A current area of interest is the association between ADHD and food consumption. The aim of this study was to determine the food consumption and dietary patterns of children with and without ADHD in relation to their age and ADHD presentation. The study involved 259 preschoolers aged 3 to 6 years old (57 with ADHD and 202 controls) and 475 elementary-school-age children, aged 10 to 12 years old (213 with ADHD and 262 controls) from Spain. ADHD was diagnosed in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) from Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children interviews. Eating data were collected using a food consumption frequency questionnaire, and principal component analysis was carried out to analyze dietary patterns. Western-like, sweet, and healthy patterns were identified. The ADHD group was negatively associated with the healthy pattern (p < 0.001) and positively associated with the Western-like diet (p = 0.004). Children with inattentive presentation showed lower adherence (12.2%) to a healthy pattern than that of the control group (39.9%) (p < 0.001). There is an association between ADHD and dietary habits; children with inattentive presentation may particularly be at risk of unhealthy eating habits.
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- Meritxell Rojo-Marticella
- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain; (M.R.-M.); (V.A.); (P.M.-H.); (P.E.-F.)
- Research Centre for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC), Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain; (M.R.-M.); (V.A.); (P.M.-H.); (P.E.-F.)
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitaria Pere Virgili (IISPV), Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43204 Reus, Spain
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- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Unit, Sant Joan de Déu Hospital, 08950 Barcelona, Spain;
- Children and Adolescent Mental Health Research Group, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain; (M.R.-M.); (V.A.); (P.M.-H.); (P.E.-F.)
- Research Centre for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC), Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43007 Tarragona, Spain
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitaria Pere Virgili (IISPV), Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43204 Reus, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain; (M.R.-M.); (V.A.); (P.M.-H.); (P.E.-F.)
- Research Centre for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC), Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43007 Tarragona, Spain
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitaria Pere Virgili (IISPV), Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43204 Reus, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain; (M.R.-M.); (V.A.); (P.M.-H.); (P.E.-F.)
- Research Centre for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC), Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43007 Tarragona, Spain
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitaria Pere Virgili (IISPV), Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43204 Reus, Spain
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