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Ramaiah P, Jamel Baljon K, Alsulami SA, Lindsay GM, Chinnasamy L. Diet quality indices and odds of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a case-control study. Front Nutr 2024; 10:1251861. [PMID: 38260062 PMCID: PMC10800572 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1251861] [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: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Objectives There are only limited studies investigating the impact of dietary quality indicators, such as dietary quality index (DQI), dietary diversity score (DDS), and alternative healthy eating index (AHEI), on metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD). Furthermore, these indicators may have different components that could lead to varying results. Therefore, this study aims to assess the nutritional quality indicators and their potential association with MASLD. Methods The study included 128 recently diagnosed MASLD patients and 256 controls aged between 20 and 60 years. The dietary intake of participants was evaluated using a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire that consisted of 168 items. In this study, the method used to evaluate dietary diversity was based on five main food groups, specifically bread and grains, vegetables, fruits, meat, and dairy. The AHEI-2010 was computed using data collected from the FFQ. Results After adjusting for confounders in the fully adjusted model, a significant negative correlation was observed between DDS and the risk of MASLD (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.20, 0.97). Participants in the top quartile of AHEI had a 76% lower risk of MASLD compared with those in the bottom quartile after controlling for all potential confounders in the fully adjusted model (OR 0.24, 95% CI 0.12, 0.56). Conclusion The results of our study suggest that there is a significant association between adherence to a high-diversity diet and a reduced likelihood of developing MASLD. Similarly, we observed a similar association between adherence to the AHEI diet and a lower risk of MASLD.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Gholamalizadeh M, Shekari S, Hassanpour Ardekanizadeh N, Vahid F, Aslani Z, Akbari ME, Alemrajabi M, Lavasani A, Hajipour A, Hosseinzadeh P, Asbaghi O, Doaei S. THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN COLORECTAL CANCER AND INDEX OF NUTRITIONAL QUALITY (INQ); A CASE-CONTROL STUDY. ARQUIVOS DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA 2023; 60:217-223. [PMID: 37556748 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-2803.20230222-169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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•Is the Index of Nutritional Quality (INQ) associated with colon cancer? •This study compared the INQ of various dietary components between colorectal cancer patients and healthy controls. A total of 480 participants were enrolled in the study (160 patients with colorectal cancer as a case group and 320 healthy control). The results showed that CRC is significantly associated with INQ for some micronutrients. INQ can be considered as an indicator to assess clinical nutritional problems. Background - The nutritional quality of diet may influence the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). This study compared the Index of Nutritional Quality (INQ) of various dietary components between colorectal cancer patients and healthy controls. Methods - A total of 480 participants were enrolled in the study (160 patients with colorectal cancer as a case group and 320 healthy control). An analysis was conducted on the general characteristics of the participants, their medical histories, anthropometric indicators, physical activity, alcohol consumption, reproductive history, smoking and food intake. A valid food frequency questionnaire was used to assess nutrient intake and INQ was calculated from daily nutrient intake. Results - A Significant inverse association was found between CRC and INQ for vitamins A (OR=0.01, CI: 0.01-0.01), K (OR=0.04, CI: 0.01-0.15), and B12 (OR=0.71, CI: 0.51-0.98), B5 (OR=0.43, CI: 0.00-0.01), zinc (OR=0.35, CI: 0.13-0.95), and phosphorus (OR=0.17, 0.19-0.94). The association between the INQ of vitamin B12 and zinc with colorectal cancer was disappeared after age adjustment. There was a significant negative association between CRC with the INQ of vitamins A, K, B5, phosphorus, and calcium after further adjustments for gender, BMI, menopausal status, and total energy intake. Conclusion -CRC is significantly associated with INQ for some micronutrients. INQ can be considered as an indicator to assess clinical nutritional problems.
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- Maryam Gholamalizadeh
- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Nutrition and Health Research Group, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- The Ohio State University Interdisciplinary ph.D. Program in Nutrition (OSUN), Columbus, United States
- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, United States
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- Clinical Research Development Center (CRDC), Firoozgar Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center (CRDC), Firoozgar Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center (GILDRC), Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kwak JH, Park CH, Eun CS, Han D, Kim YS, Song KS, Choi BY, Kim HJ. Dietary zinc intake and mortality in patients with intestinal-type gastric cancer: A prospective cohort study in Korea. Front Oncol 2022; 12:947405. [PMID: 36439423 PMCID: PMC9697171 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.947405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Current evidence regarding the association between zinc intake and gastric cancer (GC)-specific survival in patients with intestinal-type GC is lacking. Therefore, this cohort study investigated the association between zinc intake and GC mortality through follow-up on GC death among patients with intestinal-type GC and whether these effects differ according to the source of zinc intake. METHODS A total of 185 patients with intestinal-type GC were enrolled from two hospitals between 2002 and 2006. Their survival or death was prospectively followed up until December 31, 2016, through a review of medical records and telephone surveys. RESULTS A total of 178 patients were included and analyzed. The median follow-up period was 7.3 years. In the fully adjusted models, the highest tertile of total zinc intake showed a significantly lower GC mortality than the lowest tertile (hazard ratio, 0.22; 95% confidence interval: 0.08-0.64). In addition, the tertile of total zinc intake showed a dose-response association with GC mortality (p=0.015). Analysis of the source of zinc intake revealed that when zinc intake from staples (rice and noodles), animal, and plant food sources were combined, the results were similar to those of total zinc intake and GC mortality. CONCLUSION Zinc intake through various foods may be effective in reducing GC mortality by achieving balance with other nutrients. Our results suggest that zinc improves the survival of patients with intestinal-type GC in Korea.
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- Jung Hyun Kwak
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung-si, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri-si, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri-si, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri-si, South Korea
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- Functional Genomics Institute, PDXen Biosystems Co., ETRI Convergence Commercialization Center, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung-si, South Korea
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Tayyem R, Al-Awwad N, Allehdan S, Ajeen R, Al-Jaberi T, Rayyan Y, Bawadi H, Hushki A. Mediterranean Dietary Pattern is Associated with Lower Odds of Gastric Cancer: A Case-Control Study. Cancer Manag Res 2022; 14:2017-2029. [PMID: 35747711 PMCID: PMC9211070 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s360468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Diet pattern is an important modifiable lifestyle factor. However, epidemiological studies show that the association between dietary patterns and gastric cancer (GC) is conflicting. This study aims to assess the impact of several dietary choices on the risk of GC among newly diagnosed Jordanian patients. Methods A case–control study was conducted at major oncology centers and hospitals in Jordan. Study participants included 172 patients with incident gastric cancer and 314 controls. Data was collected using interview-based questionnaires. Dietary intake was estimated using a validated Arabic and reproducible food-frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Dietary patterns were derived using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate the association between dietary patterns and GC. Results Four dietary patterns were itemized; “Mediterranean”, “Prudent”, “Unhealthy” and “High-fruit” dietary patterns. The “Mediterranean” dietary pattern, which includes a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, yogurt, lentils, and olive oil was associated with a significant decrease in the odds ratio (OR) of GC for the third and fourth quartiles (OR, 0.394 (confidence interval (CI): 0.211–0.736); 0.212 (CI: 0.107–0.419), respectively) after adjusting for age, gender, body mass index, smoking, marital status, total energy intake, education level, and physical activity. While the “Unhealthy” and “Prudent” dietary patterns enhance the risk of developing GC, this risk was insignificant at any quartile. Additionally, the “High-Fruit” dietary pattern shows an insignificant protective effect against the risk of GC. Conclusion The “Mediterranean” dietary pattern was associated with a reduced risk of GC among Jordanians. However, the other three identified dietary patterns were not significantly associated with the risk of GC.
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- Reema Tayyem
- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar.,Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir Campus, Zallaq, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, The University of North Carolina at ChapelHill, ChapelHill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of General & Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Endoscopy Unit, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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Kim SY, Kwak JH, Eun CS, Han DS, Kim YS, Song KS, Choi BY, Kim HJ. Gastric Cancer Risk Was Associated with Dietary Factors Irritating the Stomach Wall: A Case-Control Study in Korea. Nutrients 2022; 14:2233. [PMID: 35684033 PMCID: PMC9183208 DOI: 10.3390/nu14112233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The incidence of gastric cancer is high in Korea, and dietary factors are important risk factors for gastric cancer. This study examined whether gastric cancer risk was related to dietary factors that directly irritate the stomach wall. This case−control study consisted of 308 matched pairs of gastric cancer cases and controls recruited from 2002 to 2006 at two hospitals in Korea. Dietary assessments were completed using a food frequency questionnaire and a dietary habit questionnaire. Gastric cancer risk was increased for high meal frequency of >3 vs. low meal frequency of ≤3 times per day, overeating vs. not overeating, and preferred vs. not preferred spicy or salty foods. Furthermore, participants with dietary factors of high meal frequency, overeating, and preference for spicy or salty foods elevated the risk of gastric cancer compared to those with low meal frequency, not overeating, and not preferring spicy or salty foods, simultaneously. In conclusion, gastric cancer risk was significantly increased in people with dietary factors that irritate the stomach wall, such as high meal frequency, overeating, and preference for spicy or salty foods.
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- Sang Young Kim
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Gangneung-Wonju National University College of Life Science, 7 Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si 25457, Korea; (S.Y.K.); (J.H.K.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Gangneung-Wonju National University College of Life Science, 7 Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si 25457, Korea; (S.Y.K.); (J.H.K.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, 153 Gyeongchun-ro, Guri-si 11923, Korea; (C.S.E.); (D.S.H.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, 153 Gyeongchun-ro, Guri-si 11923, Korea; (C.S.E.); (D.S.H.)
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- Functional Genomics Institute, PDXen Biosystems Co., ETRI Convergence Commercialization Center, 218 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34129, Korea;
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- Department of Pathology, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Korea;
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Gangneung-Wonju National University College of Life Science, 7 Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si 25457, Korea; (S.Y.K.); (J.H.K.)
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Shin WY, Cho SH, Kim JH. Workplace foodservice meals are associated with higher nutritional quality among adult Korean workers: a nationwide cross-sectional study. Nutr Res Pract 2022; 16:248-259. [PMID: 35392525 PMCID: PMC8971818 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2022.16.2.248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Woo-young Shin
- Department of Family Medicine, Chung-Ang University Medical Center, Seoul 06973, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Chung-Ang University Medical Center, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06973, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Chung-Ang University Medical Center, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06973, Korea
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Han X, Wang DZ, Yuan M, Bai WJ. Lemur tyrosine kinase 2 silencing inhibits the proliferation of gastric cancer cells by regulating GSK-3β phosphorylation and β-catenin nuclear translocation. Bioengineered 2021; 13:6231-6243. [PMID: 34719320 PMCID: PMC8982461 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.1999375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Previous studies on the mechanism of proliferation and cell cycle progression of gastric cancer cells have shown promising perspectives for the prevention and treatment of gastric cancer. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of lemur tyrosine kinase 2 (LMTK2) in gastric cancer cell proliferation and cell cycle progression, as well as in tumor-bearing nude mouse models. The expression levels of LMTK2 were determined in gastric cancer cell lines. In addition, the effects of LMTK2 silencing or overexpression on cell proliferation were measured using Cell Counting Kit-8, BrdU and colony formation assays. Cell cycle progression was analyzed using flow cytometry and western blotting. The expression levels of proteins associated with the β-catenin pathway were assessed using western blot analysis. A tumor-bearing nude mouse model was established by injecting gastric cancer cells, and the effect of LMTK2 knockdown or overexpression on tumor growth was examined. The expression levels of LMTK2 were found to be upregulated in all gastric cancer cell lines. Moreover, LMTK2 knockdown inhibited cell proliferation, colony formation and cell cycle progression. LMTK2 knockdown also inhibited the activation of GSK-3β/β-catenin signaling, as evidenced by reduced GSK-3β phosphorylation and nuclear β-catenin levels. LMTK2 knockdown also suppressed tumor growth, whereas overexpression accelerated this process. In conclusion, LMTK2 silencing can inhibit the proliferation of gastric cancer cells in vitro and tumor growth in vivo by regulating GSK-3β phosphorylation and β-catenin nuclear translocation.
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- Xin Han
- Department of Thoracic Cancer, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning 110042, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Cancer, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning 110042, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Cancer, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning 110042, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Cancer, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning 110042, P.R. China
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Al-Awwad N, Allehdan S, Al-Jaberi T, Hushki A, Albtoush Y, Bani-Hani K, Tayyem RF. Dietary and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Gastric and Pancreatic Cancers: A Case-Control Study. Prev Nutr Food Sci 2021; 26:30-39. [PMID: 33859957 PMCID: PMC8027043 DOI: 10.3746/pnf.2021.26.1.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Gastric cancer (GC) and pancreatic cancer (PC) are the third and seventh most likely cancers to cause death worldwide. We aimed to determine the dietary and lifestyle factors of patients with GC or PC and their associated risk among Jordanians. This case-control study enrolled 587 adults (patients with PC, 101; patients with GC, 172; healthy controls, 314) between March 2015 and August 2018, who were assessed using interview-based personal and physical activity questionnaires. Multivariable logistic regression models were taken as measures for predictors of GC and PC risk. We showed that GC and PC patients had higher pre-diagnosis body-mass indexes, a greater proportion smoked and had a family history of cancer than controls. Furthermore, consumption of two snacks [odds ratios (OR)=0.44, 95% confidence intervals (CI): 0.23~0.85], three snacks (OR=0.04, 95% CI: 0.01~0.23) and no meals eaten outside (OR=0.31, 95% CI: 0.09~0.99) showed a protective effect against GC, and consumption of three snacks (OR=0.08, 95% CI: 0.02~0.40) reduced significantly the risk of PC. These results suggest that bodyweight, physical activity, smoking, and family history of cancer are among factors that affect GC and PC risk among Jordanians.
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- Narmeen Al-Awwad
- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- Department of Surgery and Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Gastroenterology Division, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Gastroenterology Division, Al-Bashir Hospital, Amman 11152, Jordan
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- Department of General and Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Science, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
- Correspondence to Reema Fayez Tayyem, Tel: +962-7-9790-2535, E-mail:
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Lim HS, Lee B, Cho I, Cho GS. Nutritional and Clinical Factors Affecting Weight and Fat-Free Mass Loss after Gastrectomy in Patients with Gastric Cancer. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12071905. [PMID: 32605036 PMCID: PMC7400091 DOI: 10.3390/nu12071905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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After a gastrectomy, the nutritional status of patients with gastric cancer has great effect on the treatment outcome and patients' quality of life. We investigated the changes in body composition and nutrient intake after gastrectomy in 288 gastric cancer patients. A multiple linear regression analysis was used for each time period to verify the effects of nutritional and clinical factors on weight and fat-free mass loss rates. Gastric cancer patients who underwent a gastrectomy continued to experience weight and fat-free mass loss until three months after surgery and became stagnant at six months. The marginal mean of calorie intake per weight was 24.5, 26.8, and 29.4 kcal at one, three, and six months. The protein intake per kg lean mass was 1.14, 1.14, and 1.16 g at one, three, and six months, respectively. One month after surgery, the rate of weight loss increased significantly in females who received chemotherapy (p < 0.001). At one to three months postoperative, females who had undergone chemotherapy tended to significantly lose weight (p = 0.016). Females with a history of chemotherapy also showed a reduction in fat-free mass for one to three months (p = 0.036). Calorie intake was a significant factor in preventing fat-free mass weight loss at one month after surgery. Chemotherapy was an independent factor affecting the weight and fat-free mass loss rate up to six months after gastrectomy. Careful monitoring of weight and muscle mass changes following active nutritional intervention for sufficient nutrition support could be helpful for patients after gastrectomy.
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- Hee-Sook Lim
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeonsung University, Anyang 14011, Korea;
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- Department of Statistics, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea;
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon 14584, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-326-216-266; Fax: +82-326-216-950
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon 14584, Korea;
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The relationship between the index of nutritional quality and the risk of colorectal cancer and adenoma : a case-control study. Eur J Cancer Prev 2020; 29:222-228. [PMID: 32167962 DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, whereas dietary factors are its most modifiable risk factors. The index of nutritional quality is considered as a general overview of the nutrient content of diet. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the index of nutritional quality and the risk of colorectal cancer and adenomas. METHODS Overall, 129 colorectal cancer and 130 colorectal adenoma cases and 240 healthy controls were studied in three major general hospitals in Tehran province, Iran. Index of nutritional quality scores were calculated based on information on the usual diet that was assessed by a valid and reliable Food Frequency Questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression was used to estimate the relationship between the index of nutritional quality scores and the risk of colorectal cancer and adenoma. RESULTS After controlling for several confounding factors, the index of nutritional quality of calcium, vitamin C, riboflavin, folate and fiber were associated with decreased risk of colorectal cancer [ORcalcium: 0.21 (0.08-0.52), ORvitC: 0.16 (0.09-0.28), ORvitB2: 0.35 (0.18-0.65), ORfolate: 0.33 (0.16-0.65), ORfiber: 0.35 (0.21-0.58)]. Also, the inverse association were observed between risk of CRA and the index of nutritional quality of calcium, vitamin C, riboflavin, folate and fiber [OR calcium: 0.32 (0.14-0.74), ORvitC: 0.51 (0.34-0.73), ORvitB2: 0.48 (0.28-0.82), OR folate: 0.44 (0.23-0.81), OR fiber: 0.62 (0.42-0.92)]. CONCLUSION This study showed that individuals who have a healthier diet, high in calcium, vitamin C, riboflavin, folate and fiber and food groups like fruits, vegetables and whole-grain and less in sweets and red or process meats are at a lower risk of colorectal cancer and CRA than those with unhealthy and poor diet.
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Kelishadi R, Hemati Z, Khoshhali M, Mohebpour F, Heidari-Beni M. Association between Mean Adequacy Ratio as diet quality index and anthropometric indices in children and adolescents. MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 2019. [DOI: 10.3233/mnm-190320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Roya Kelishadi
- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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AbstractNo study is available that has assessed the association of dietary diversity score (DDS) and alternative healthy eating index (AHEI) with glioma. The present study aimed to assess this association in Iranian adults. Overall, 128 pathologically confirmed cases of glioma were enrolled from hospitals and 256 age- and sex-matched controls were recruited from other wards of the hospital between 2009 and 2011. Dietary assessment was done using a validated block-format 123-item semi-quantitative FFQ. Dietary indices including DDS and AHEI-2010 were constructed according to standard methods. After controlling for potential confounders, a significant inverse association was found between DDS and risk of glioma (OR 0·42, 95 % CI 0·19, 0·94). Such finding was also seen when further adjustment was made for BMI; such that participants in the highest quartile of DDS were 56 % less likely to have glioma compared with those in the lowest quartile (OR 0·44, 95 % CI, 0·20, 0·97). In addition, a significant inverse association was found between adherence to AHEI and glioma; such that in the fully adjusted model, participants in the fourth quartile of AHEI had 74 % lower risk of glioma compared with those in the first quartile (OR 0·26, 95 % CI 0·12, 0·56). In conclusion, we found that greater adherence to the healthy, as measured by AHEI, and diverse, as measured by DDS, diets was associated with decreased odds of glioma.
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Sterea AM, Egom EE, El Hiani Y. TRP channels in gastric cancer: New hopes and clinical perspectives. Cell Calcium 2019; 82:102053. [PMID: 31279156 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceca.2019.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Gastric cancer is a multifactorial disease associated with a combination of and environmental factors. Each year, one million new gastric cancer cases are diagnosed worldwide and two-thirds end up losing the battle with this devastating disease. Currently, surgery represents the only effective treatment option for patients with early stage tumors. However, the asymptomatic phenotype of this disease during the early stages poses as a significant limiting factor to diagnosis and often renders treatments ineffective. To address these issues, scientists are focusing on personalized medicine and discovering new ways to treat cancer patients. Emerging therapeutic options include the transient receptor potential (TRP) channels. Since their discovery, TRP channels have been shown to contribute significantly to the pathophysiology of various cancers, including gastric cancer. This review will summarize the current knowledge about gastric cancer and provide a synopsis of recent advancements on the role and involvement of TRP channels in gastric cancer as well as a discussion of the benefits of targeting TPR channel in the clinical management of gastric cancer.
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- Andra M Sterea
- Departments of Physiology & Biophysics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Egom Clinical & Translational Research Services Ltd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Departments of Physiology & Biophysics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Chae W, Ju YJ, Shin J, Jang SI, Park EC. Association between eating behaviour and diet quality: eating alone vs. eating with others. Nutr J 2018; 17:117. [PMID: 30567552 PMCID: PMC6299993 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-018-0424-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background To discover the association between eating alone and diet quality among Korean adults who eat alone measured by the mean adequacy ratio (MAR), Methods The cross-sectional study in diet quality which was measured by nutrient intakes, indicated as MAR and nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) with the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) VI 2013–2015 data. Study population was 8523 Korean adults. Multiple linear regression was performed to identify the association between eating behaviour and MAR and further study analysed how socioeconomic factors influence the diet quality of those who eat alone. Results We found that the diet quality of people who eat alone was lower than that of people who eat together in both male (β: − 0.110, p = 0.002) and female participants (β: − 0.069, p = 0.005). Among who eats alone, the socioeconomic factors that negatively influenced MAR with the living arrangement, education level, income levels, and various occupation classifications. Conclusions People who eat alone have nutrition intake below the recommended amount. This could lead to serious health problems not only to those who are socially disadvantaged but also those who are in a higher social stratum. Policy-makers should develop strategies to enhance diet quality to prevent potential risk factors. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12937-018-0424-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Wonjeong Chae
- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Republic of Korea.,Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Republic of Korea.,Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Republic of Korea.
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The Association Between Index of Nutritional Quality (INQ) and Gastric Cancer and Evaluation of Nutrient Intakes of Gastric Cancer Patients: A Case-Control Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2018. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm.9747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Shayanfar M, Vahid F, Faghfoori Z, Davoodi SH, Goodarzi R. The Association Between Index of Nutritional Quality (INQ) and Glioma and Evaluation of Nutrient Intakes of These Patients: A Case-Control Study. Nutr Cancer 2017; 70:213-220. [PMID: 29236551 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2018.1412469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Glioma is the most common adult brain tumors. Dietary factors may play a role in the etiology of glioma. The Index of Nutritional Quality (INQ) provides a general overview for the nutrient content of a food or a diet. This study aimed to investigate the association between INQ and glioma and nutrient intakes. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was included 128 patients and 256 controls. Dietary intakes of the subjects were evaluated by a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and FFQ-derived dietary data were used to calculate INQ scores. Logistic regression was used to calculate the odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Cases had higher intake of total fat, saturated fatty acid (SFA), meats, hydrogenated oils and controls had higher intake of monounsaturated fatty acid, polyunsaturated fatty acid, calcium, dairy, fruits, and nuts. Only the INQ of vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, and fiber are higher in controls. An inverse association was observed between glioma and INQ of calcium, vitamin E, vitamin C, and fiber. CONCLUSION The results of this study propose a healthy diet such as high intake of vitamins C and E, calcium, fiber, food groups like fruits and vegetables, and low-fat milk and nuts; and low consumption of total fat, SFA, and red meat may be protective against glioma.
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- Mehdi Shayanfar
- a Department of Nutritional Sciences, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Nutritional Sciences, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,b Cancer Research Center , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- c Food (Salt) Safety Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences , Semnan University of Medical Sciences , Semnan , Iran
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- a Department of Nutritional Sciences, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,b Cancer Research Center , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- d Imam Hospital of Borujerd, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services , Borujerd , Iran
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The association between the Index of Nutritional Quality (INQ) and breast cancer and the evaluation of nutrient intake of breast cancer patients: A case-control study. Nutrition 2017; 45:11-16. [PMID: 29129231 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2017.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Breast cancer (BrCa) is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among females and second cancer after lung cancer in many societies. In Iran, the risk for BrCa is 1 in 35 and each year, 8000 new patients have been diagnosed with BrCa. Studies have shown that dietary components are implicated in the etiology of BrCa. The Index of Nutritional Quality (INQ) is a method of quantitative and qualitative analysis of single foods, meals, and diets. The aim of this study was to determine the usefulness of INQs in predicting BrCa risk. METHODS Our case-control study was conducted from March 2015 to February 2016. The study included 145 cases and 148 controls who attended the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Cancer Research Center. INQ scores were computed based on dietary intake using a validated 168-item food frequency questionnaire. Logistic regression models were used to estimate multivariable odds ratios adjusted body mass index, education, employment, marital status, menarche age, childbirth number, smoking, menopause status, and physical activity. RESULTS Vitamins A, C, B1, B2, and B12 and selenium INQs as a continuous variable in relation to risk for BrCa showed a significant association after multivariate adjustment (odds ratio [OR]vitA, 0.41 [0.27-0.64]; ORvitC, 0.30 [0.20-0.47]; ORvitB1, 0.08 [0.04-0.17]; ORvitB2, 0.19 [0.11-0.34]; ORvitB12, 0.44 [0.31-0.61]; and ORselenium, 0.42 [0.26-0.67]). CONCLUSION Women who consumed a healthier diet including vitamin A, β-carotene, vitamin C, and folate and low-fat milk were at decreased risk for developing BrCa compared with those whose diet included more high fat and lamb meat.
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Alegria-Lertxundi I, Alvarez M, Rocandio AM, de Pancorbo MM, Arroyo-Izaga M. Nutritional Adequacy and Diet Quality in Colorectal Cancer Patients Postsurgery: A Pilot Study. Nutr Cancer 2016; 68:577-88. [PMID: 27144653 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2016.1158299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Recent evidence has shown that an unhealthy diet is associated with a higher risk of tumor recurrence, metastasis, and death among patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). The aims of this study were to assess nutritional adequacy and diet quality in a group of CRC patients postsurgery and to identify possible associations between dietary and nutritional aspects and environmental factors and weight status. This was an observational study conducted on a random sample of 74 patients, aged 50-69 years. Dietary intake was evaluated utilizing a validated frequency questionnaire, and diet quality was evaluated utilizing the Healthy Eating Index for Spanish Diet and the MedDietScore. Data regarding socioeconomic, demographic, lifestyles, dietary supplements use, and body mass index were collected. Subjects followed a diet characterized by a low carbohydrate intake (94% of the cases), excessive protein (48%), high fat intake (67%), and some micronutrient deficiencies. The inadequacy of some nutrients was associated with male gender, overweight/obesity, smoking, and low educational level; and low adherence to the MedDiet was identified in those with a low educational level (adjusted odds ratio = 4.16, P < 0.05). Therefore, such patients should be an important target group when applying educational programs and giving individualized nutritional advice to improve their quality of life.
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- Iker Alegria-Lertxundi
- a Department of Pharmacy and Food Sciences , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Vitoria-Gasteiz , Spain
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- a Department of Pharmacy and Food Sciences , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Vitoria-Gasteiz , Spain
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- a Department of Pharmacy and Food Sciences , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Vitoria-Gasteiz , Spain.,b BIOMICs Research Group, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Vitoria-Gasteiz , Spain
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- b BIOMICs Research Group, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Vitoria-Gasteiz , Spain.,c Department of Zoology and Cellular Biology Animal , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Vitoria-Gasteiz , Spain
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- a Department of Pharmacy and Food Sciences , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Vitoria-Gasteiz , Spain.,b BIOMICs Research Group, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Vitoria-Gasteiz , Spain
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Lim HS, Park YH, Lee HH, Kim TH, Kim SK. Comparison of Calcium Intake Status by Region and Socioeconomic Status in Korea: The 2011-2013 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. J Bone Metab 2015; 22:119-26. [PMID: 26389087 PMCID: PMC4572033 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2015.22.3.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Revised: 08/08/2015] [Accepted: 08/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Calcium is an essential element nutrient in our body, and insufficient calcium intake is very common in Korean. Socioeconomic status (SES) is known to be associated with quality of diet and health. The purpose of this study was to compare between calcium intake by region and SES. Methods This study used data from a nationally represented sample of Koreans (n=19,249) from 2011 to 2013 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We were divided into six regions: Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Chungcheong-do, Jeolla-do, Gyeongsang-do, and Jeju-do. Daily calcium intake and dietary quality based on 24 hr recall data was calculated and analyzed by the sex, age, SES. Results The regions with the highest calcium intakes in both males and females were Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. The age groups with a significant difference in calcium intake, nutrient adequacy ratio, and nutrient density by region were 14 to 19, 20 to 29, and ≥65 years. Calcium intake and dietary quality were lowest in the low household income group. In terms of being a recipient of the dietary life supply, the calcium intake and dietary quality of the recipient group was low. Conclusions We found that daily calcium intake was very different by region and was significantly lower in region with lower SES. The findings of this study suggest social inequalities in calcium intake by region can be addressed in the development and implementation of tailored nutritional interventions to promote calcium nutritional status of Koreans.
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- Hee-Sook Lim
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea. ; Department of Nutrition, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Food Sciences & Nutrition, Soonchunhyang University, Asan, Korea
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Hongu N, Pope BT, Bilgiç P, Orr BJ, Suzuki A, Kim AS, Merchant NC, Roe DJ. Usability of a smartphone food picture app for assisting 24-hour dietary recall: a pilot study. Nutr Res Pract 2014; 9:207-12. [PMID: 25861429 PMCID: PMC4388954 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2015.9.2.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 10/10/2014] [Accepted: 10/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The Recaller app was developed to help individuals record their food intakes. This pilot study evaluated the usability of this new food picture application (app), which operates on a smartphone with an embedded camera and Internet capability. SUBJECTS/METHODS Adults aged 19 to 28 years (23 males and 22 females) were assigned to use the Recaller app on six designated, nonconsecutive days in order to capture an image of each meal and snack before and after eating. The images were automatically time-stamped and uploaded by the app to the Recaller website. A trained nutritionist administered a 24-hour dietary recall interview 1 day after food images were taken. Participants' opinions of the Recaller app and its usability were determined by a follow-up survey. As an evaluation indicator of usability, the number of images taken was analyzed and multivariate Poisson regression used to model the factors determining the number of images sent. RESULTS A total of 3,315 food images were uploaded throughout the study period. The median number of images taken per day was nine for males and 13 for females. The survey showed that the Recaller app was easy to use, and 50% of the participants would consider using the app daily. Predictors of a higher number of images were as follows: greater interval (hours) between the first and last food images sent, weekend, and female. CONCLUSIONS The results of this pilot study provide valuable information for understanding the usability of the Recaller smartphone food picture app as well as other similarly designed apps. This study provides a model for assisting nutrition educators in their collection of food intake information by using tools available on smartphones. This innovative approach has the potential to improve recall of foods eaten and monitoring of dietary intake in nutritional studies.
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- Nobuko Hongu
- The University of Arizona, Department of Nutritional Sciences, 406 Shantz Building, 1177 E. 4th Street, Tucson AZ 85721-0038, USA
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- The University of Arizona, College of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, USA
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, 06100, Sihhiye Ankara, Turkey
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- The University of Arizona, Office of Arid Lands Studies, 1955 E. 6th Street, Suite #205, Tucson AZ 85721-5224, USA
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- The University of Arizona, Department of Nutritional Sciences, 406 Shantz Building, 1177 E. 4th Street, Tucson AZ 85721-0038, USA
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- The University of Arizona, Department of Nutritional Sciences, 406 Shantz Building, 1177 E. 4th Street, Tucson AZ 85721-0038, USA
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- The University of Arizona, Information Technology, Arizona Research Laboratory, Keating Bioresearch Bldg, Tucson AZ 85721-0077, USA
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- The University of Arizona, College of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, USA
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Malihi Z, Kandiah M, Chan Y, Esfandbod M, Vakili M, Hosseinzadeh M, Zarif Yeganeh M. The effect of dietary intake changes on nutritional status in acute leukaemia patients after first induction chemotherapy. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2014; 24:542-52. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Z. Malihi
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition Faculty of Applied Sciences UCSI University Kuala Lumpur Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Institute of Gerontology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor Malaysia
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- Emergency Medicine Department Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Rasoul Akram Hospital Oncopathology Research Center Iran University for Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Imam Reza Hospital Medical University for the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Tehran Iran
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- Rasoul Akram Hospital Iran University for Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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AbstractObjectiveDiet in adolescence is important not only because of adolescents’ rapid growth but also due to its influence on future chronic diseases. On the other hand, dietary quality indices are noteworthy and useful approaches to evaluate dietary intakes. Thus the present study was conducted to assess dietary quality indices in adolescents.DesignCross-sectional.SettingsThe data were collected from schools in Isfahan, Iran.SubjectsFemale students (n 265) aged 11–13 years were enrolled using systematic cluster-random sampling in Isfahan (Iran). Dietary intakes were assessed by a validated FFQ. Diet quality indices including dietary diversity score (DDS), the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and mean adequacy ratio (MAR) across ten nutrients were calculated.ResultsMean DDS, HEI score and MAR were 6·15 (sd 1·61) out of 10 points, 63·90 (sd 19·86) out of 100 points and 1·32 (sd 0·61), respectively. Mean nutrient adequacy ratio of all nutrients was above 1 except for vitamin D (0·53 (sd 0·51)). Those in the highest tertile of DDS had the most favourable anthropometric variables in comparison to the lowest tertile. There were no significant associations between HEI score and BMI, central or abdominal obesity and blood pressure. Those in the highest tertile of MAR had higher BMI, waist circumference and hip circumference.ConclusionsDiet quality of Isfahani adolescents needs improvement. It may imply the necessity of implementing nutritional instructive policies in this age group and their parents.
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Giordano A, Cito L. Advances in gastric cancer prevention. World J Clin Oncol 2012; 3:128-36. [PMID: 23061031 PMCID: PMC3468701 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v3.i9.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2012] [Revised: 08/19/2012] [Accepted: 09/06/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gastric cancer is a multifactorial neoplastic pathology numbering among its causes both environmental and genetic predisposing factors. It is mainly diffused in South America and South-East Asia, where it shows the highest morbility percentages and it is relatively scarcely diffused in Western countries and North America. Although molecular mechanisms leading to gastric cancer development are only partially known, three main causes are well characterized: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, diet rich in salted and/or smoked food and red meat, and epithelial cadherin (E-cadherin) mutations. Unhealthy diet and H. pylori infection are able to induce in stomach cancer cells genotypic and phenotypic transformation, but their effects may be crossed by a diet rich in vegetables and fresh fruits. Various authors have recently focused their attention on the importance of a well balanced diet, suggesting a necessary dietary education starting from childhood. A constant surveillance will be necessary in people carrying E-cadherin mutations, since they are highly prone in developing gastric cancer, also within the inner stomach layers. Above all in the United States, several carriers decided to undergo a gastrectomy, preferring changing their lifestyle than living with the awareness of the development of a possible gastric cancer. This kind of choice is strictly personal, hence a decision cannot be suggested within the clinical management. Here we summarize the key points of gastric cancer prevention analyzing possible strategies referred to the different predisposing factors. We will discuss about the effects of diet, H. pylori infection and E-cadherin mutations and how each of them can be handled.
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- Antonio Giordano
- Antonio Giordano, Letizia Cito, INT-CROM, "Pascale Foundation" National Cancer Institute-Cancer Research Center, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy
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