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{"title":"Possible Beneficial Effects of Fresh Pomegranate Juice in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Conditions","authors":"S. Banihani","doi":"10.1155/2022/5134560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5134560","url":null,"abstract":"Rather than the prophylactic vaccination, any effective synthetic, natural, or nutritional therapy or regimen that may cure or remedy, albeit partially, the complications of SARS-CoV-2 should be highly acknowledged. Here, we reviewed and discussed possible beneficial biological effects of pomegranate juice in such diseased condition of viral infection based on the current published evidence (direct and indirect) and owing to the robust evidence that fresh pomegranate juice is highly rich with unique bioactive compounds that are approved in various occasions to be effective in several chronic diseased conditions. All related references that serve our aim are accessed through available electronic databases, particularly PubMed and Scopus. In summary, there is accepted evidence that pomegranate juice may be beneficial in SARS-CoV-2 infection conditions, especially for patients with the clinical history of chronic diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. However, the interventional studies that directly probe and confirm the effectiveness of fresh pomegranate juice in the management of SARS-CoV-2 infection are mandatory.","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2022-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44206378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Predictive Role of Parathyroid Hormone for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease following Bariatric Surgery","authors":"T. Jamialahmadi, M. Nematy, M. Abdalla, A. Jangjoo, L. Goshayeshi, M. Kroh, S. Moallem, M. Abbasifard, T. Sathyapalan, A. Sahebkar","doi":"10.1155/2022/7319742","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7319742","url":null,"abstract":"Background Morbid obesity is frequently complicated by chronic liver diseases, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and fibrosis. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is found to be elevated in morbid obesity due to the defective hepatic metabolism of vitamin D. Bariatric surgery is performed to help patients with BMI>40 kg/m2 to effectively lose weight, particularly in patients with obesity who are afflicted with complications such as NAFLD/NASH. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the PTH level as a predictor of hepatic function in individuals with morbid obesity who have undergone bariatric surgery. Methods Ninety subjects with morbid obesity referred for Roux en-Y gastric bypass surgery were recruited. After IRB approval, demographic profiles, anthropometric factors, liver biopsy, and laboratory tests were obtained. The two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) technique was applied to assess hepatic stiffness. Results A significant reduction occurred six months after bariatric surgery in the anthropometric indices (p < 0.001), hepatic elasticity (p=0.002), alanine aminotransferase (p < 0.001), serum alkaline phosphatase (p < 0.001), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) (p < 0.001), and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score (NFS) (p < 0.001). Serum PTH concentration was not predictive of postsurgical liver fibrosis and steatosis at six months but could predict weight loss success rate. No significant alteration in serum PTH levels was observed between presurgical vs. postsurgical time points. Conclusion A significant reduction was observed in the anthropometric parameters, liver enzymes, and hepatic elasticity after bariatric surgery. No significant effect was found on PTH levels.","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2022-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46270413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dyslipidemia Diagnosis and Treatment: Risk Stratification in Children and Adolescents","authors":"S. Mosca, Graça Araújo, V. Costa, J. Correia, A. Bandeira, E. Martins, H. Mansilha, Mónica Tavares, M. P. Coelho","doi":"10.1155/2022/4782344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4782344","url":null,"abstract":"Dyslipidemias or dyslipoproteinemias are quantitative changes in total cholesterol concentration, respective fractions, or triglycerides in the plasma. Evidence supported that dyslipidemia in childhood is associated with atherosclerosis in adulthood, and early identification and treatment potentially reduce cardiovascular risk in adulthood, which is the principal cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Dyslipidemias can result from primary lipoprotein metabolism changes due to different genetic causes (primary dyslipidemias) or as a consequence of exogenous factors or other pathologies (secondary dyslipidemias). Therefore, the combined dyslipidemias result from the association of important epigenetic and environmental influences with risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The criterion for lipid metabolism screening at young ages is not widely accepted and possibly follows a universal or directed screening strategy. Additionally, little is known about its long-term effects or possible risk-benefit despite the growing tendency to start pharmacological therapy. Therefore, this study aimed to review the available bibliography on dyslipidemia in pediatric age to present a practical and structured approach to dyslipidemia that focuses on screening, risk stratification for atherosclerotic disease, and therapeutic approach.","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2022-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48671253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protein Supplement Perceptions, Use, and Associated Performance in Young Lebanese Resistance-Training Athletes","authors":"Khadije K. Saleh, S. Julien","doi":"10.1155/2022/4150620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4150620","url":null,"abstract":"The aims of this study were first to evaluate the nutritional knowledge, perception, and source of nutrition information among resistance-trained individuals consuming protein supplements (PS), to determine whether a correlation exists between nutrition-related knowledge and the use of PS, and finally to compare the impact of PS use among participants classified as nonprotein supplement users (NPSUs) and protein supplement users (PSUs). A cross-sectional study was conducted among a highly selected group of resistance-specialized trainees (RSTs). Among the 100 RST participants recruited, the Internet and coaches were the most common source of nutritional information. About one-third of participants believed that there were no health risks after consuming PS. Both NPSU and PSU exhibit performance improvement that was significantly lessened in PSU compared to NPSU. This study demonstrated that RST may have misconceptions regarding the benefits of PS usage to increase strength. Our data also suggest a shortage of knowledge about PS and confirm that PSUs lack proper professional guidance. These findings highlight the need for proper monitoring to ensure adequate perception, awareness, and safety in the Lebanese sports sector.","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2022-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48299582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Iodine Concentration in Brazilian Drinking Water and Its Possible Contribution to Iodine Intake for Different Physiological Groups.","authors":"Carina Aparecida Pinto,&nbsp;Edimar Aparecida Filomeno Fontes,&nbsp;Sandra Patricia Crispim,&nbsp;Sarah Aparecida Vieira Ribeiro,&nbsp;Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini,&nbsp;Nathalia Pizato,&nbsp;Franciane Rocha de Faria,&nbsp;Renata Junqueira Pereira,&nbsp;Carolina Abreu de Carvalho,&nbsp;Míriam Carmo Rodrigues Barbosa,&nbsp;Naiara Sperandio,&nbsp;Mariana de Souza Macedo,&nbsp;Silvia Eloiza Priore","doi":"10.1155/2022/7542632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7542632","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective is to analyze the concentration of iodine in Brazilian drinking water and its possible contribution to iodine intake for different groups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Water samples collected from primary healthcare units in eight locations distributed across all five macroregions of Brazil were analyzed. The quantification of iodine in the water samples was done by spectrophotometry (leuco crystal violet method). To classify the degree of iodine concentration, the recommendation of the Ministry of Health (China) was followed since Brazil lacks a classification standard. To verify the possible contribution of drinking water to iodine intake for different groups, the recommended water intake for each group according to the United States Institute of Medicine (2004) was considered. The percentage of iodine in drinking water and its contribution to iodine intake for different physiological groups were calculated based on the estimated average requirement (EAR) of iodine. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21.0 and Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) version 9.2.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant differences were found between the maximum and minimum concentrations of iodine in water samples from the same location. In Pinhais (south region), the difference was 44.32 <i>μ</i>g· L^-1; in Viçosa (southeast region), it was 27.86 <i>μ</i>g·L^-1; in Rondonópolis (midwest region), it was 12.66 <i>μ</i>g·L^-1; in São Luís (northeast region), it was 11.82 <i>μ</i>g·L^-1; in Brasilian Federal District (midwest region), it was 10.98 <i>μ</i>g·L^-1; in Macaé (southeast region), it was 10.14 <i>μ</i>g· L^-1; in Palmas (north region), it was 4.22 <i>μ</i>g·L^-1; and in Vitória (southeast region), it was 1.69 <i>μ</i>g·L^-1. The maximum concentrations of iodine found in the drinking water of Pinhais and Viçosa can contribute more than 70.0% and 50.0%, respectively, to daily iodine intake for all groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Monitoring the concentration of iodine in drinking water from different locations in each city or Federal District is a preventive measure against inadequate iodine intake and possible adverse changes in population health.</p>","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":"2022 ","pages":"7542632"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9797305/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10465911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protective Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) against Vascular Dysfunction in Hyperglycemic Rats.","authors":"Nurul Paramita,&nbsp;Brilliant C Puspasari,&nbsp;Randika Arrody,&nbsp;Neng T Kartinah,&nbsp;Trinovita Andraini,&nbsp;Julfiana Mardatillah,&nbsp;Hardiyanti Rusli,&nbsp;Dewi I S Santoso","doi":"10.1155/2022/5631488","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5631488","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hyperglycemia is a major risk factor for endothelial dysfunction. Endothelial dysfunction is associated with the inability of endothelial cells to maintain homeostasis of the cardiovascular system. Regular exercise may be considered as an effective and low-cost nonpharmacological tool for improving vascular function, though there is no agreement on the best type of exercise.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To determine how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) may prevent endothelial dysfunction under hyperglycemic conditions, and to compare these two interventions.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Twenty-four eight-week-old male Wistar rats were randomly assigned into four groups: healthy nonexercising control (C), hyperglycemic control (HG-C), hyperglycemic + HIIT (HG-IT), and hyperglycemic + MICT (HG-CT). Hyperglycemia was induced by a single injection of streptozotocin. Hyperglycemic animals were subjected to HIIT or MICT protocols six days a week for six weeks. Decapitation was performed the day after the exercise protocols were completed. The ascending aorta (until the abdominal artery) was examined. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the glucagon-likepeptide-1 (GLP-1), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF<i>α</i>) levels. A colorimetric assay was used to measure superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to measure the expression of the receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-<i>κ</i>B). Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was used to histologically analyze the aortas.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significantly higher level of GLP-1 and lower expression of RAGE, NF-<i>κ</i>B, and TNF<i>α</i> in the HG-IT and HG-CT group compared to the HG-C group. Microscopic examination of aortic tissue showed a better tissue arrangement in both treatment groups than in the HG-C group. Except for the MDA level, there were no significant differences in any of the measured parameters between the HG-IT and HG-CT groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Under hyperglycemic conditions, both HIIT and MICT have a protective role against endothelial dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":"2022 ","pages":"5631488"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9741543/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10330800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study about the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Food Safety Measures among Rural Households in Bangladesh.","authors":"Mst Rokshana Rabeya,&nbsp;Md Hasan Bin Zihad,&nbsp;Md Anis Fakir,&nbsp;Most Sabina Khatun,&nbsp;Jinnat Jahan Rakhi,&nbsp;Ashraful Islam,&nbsp;Rashedul Islam,&nbsp;Md Abdullah Saeed Khan,&nbsp;Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader","doi":"10.1155/2022/7814370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7814370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Food handlers have been found to play essential roles in transmitting foodborne diseases and can pose a significant public health problem. Our study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of food safety measures among the rural households of Bangladesh.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We conducted this community-based cross-sectional study among women above 18 years involved with food preparation in rural households of four villages in Bangladesh. A total of 400 respondents were selected using the multistage cluster sampling technique. Data were collected using pretested and predesigned questionnaires based on the World Health Organization's (WHO) five keys for food safety. We used Stata (Version 16) for all statistical analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of the participants was 42.09 ± 12.96 years. The median KAP scores [interquartile range (IQR)] were 7 (21-10), 16 (5-18), and 26 (9-30), respectively. We found the median KAP scores were significantly lower in the age group >55 years than in age groups of 18-25, 26-35, 36-45, and 46-55 years (<i>P</i> < 0.05 for all). In addition, the median KAP scores were significantly higher in respondents who were married, literate, employed/active, living in pakka/semipakka house, and with a monthly family income of >5,000 BDT (<i>P</i> < 0.05 for all). Among all, 33.75%, 80.25%, and 69.00% had good (≥80% of total) KAP scores, respectively. Multivariable regression analysis revealed that monthly family income >5,000 BDT was a significant predictor of good knowledge [Adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR): 3.51, 95%CI: 1.55-7.98], good attitude (aOR: 5.82, 95%CI: 2.80-11.70), and good practice (aOR: 3.18, 95%CI: 1.67-6.07). Age >55 years was a significant predictor of good attitude (aOR: 0.38, 95%CI: 0.17-0.81) and good practice (aOR: 0.48, 95%CI: 0.21-0.89). Having ≤4 members in the family was a significant predictor of good practice (aOR: 1.85, 95%CI: 1.13-3.03) regarding food safety measures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study found that KAP among rural Bangladeshi women regarding food safety were relatively satisfactory. However, having a poor monthly income and living in a large family were impediments to good food-safety practices where work can be done. The findings of this study may help develop health intervention programs for food handlers to further improve KAP toward food safety, thereby reducing foodborne illness in households.</p>","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":"2022 ","pages":"7814370"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9788904/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10785772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between Maternal Mood Disorders and Dietary Intake of 3-Year-Olds.","authors":"Minatsu Kobayashi,&nbsp;Kohei Ogawa,&nbsp;Naho Morisaki,&nbsp;Hisako Tanaka,&nbsp;Reiko Horikawa,&nbsp;Kevin Y Urayama","doi":"10.1155/2021/5597836","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5597836","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Maternal depression affects parenting and children's early development, but its effect on dietary intake is unknown. While husbands' involvement in parenting and having friends to talk to may reduce childcare stress, this has not been thoroughly studied. In this study, mothers were stratified by the presence or absence of mood disorders, and the effects of support from their husbands and friends on the dietary intake of their 3-year-old children were examined. This cross-sectional analysis included 920 mother-child pairs examined at the National Center for Child Health and Development in Japan. Dietary intake was assessed using a brief dietary history questionnaire, and physical measurements were taken when the children were 3 years old. The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale was used to screen for maternal mood disorders, 3 years after delivery. The presence or absence of the husband's assistance with housework and childcare, mental support, and friends was obtained from a self-administered questionnaire when the child was 3 years old. Differences in the children's physical measurements, energy, and food intake with the presence or absence of support for subjects with or without mood disorders were compared. Mothers with support from husbands or friends had significantly fewer mood disorders. Support from friends and family did not affect the children's physical development and whether or not mothers had mood disorder symptoms. However, children's vegetable intake was higher if mothers were supported. Children of mothers with mood disorders had a significantly higher vegetable intake and fruit intake, depending on the support from friends (<i>P</i>=0.046,  <i>P</i>=0.037); thus, such support may increase children's vegetable and fruit intake. The results of this study revealed the importance of supportive friends and family regarding childcare.</p>","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":"2021 ","pages":"5597836"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2021-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8709751/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39625830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study of the Prevalence of Obesity and Its Association with Maternal and Neonatal Characteristics and Morbidity Profile in a Population of Moroccan Pregnant Women.","authors":"Fatima Taoudi,&nbsp;Fatima Zahra Laamiri,&nbsp;Fatima Barich,&nbsp;Nadia Hasswane,&nbsp;Hassan Aguenaou,&nbsp;Amina Barkat","doi":"10.1155/2021/6188847","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2021/6188847","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obesity is a real public health problem whose prevalence continues to increase throughout the world. It affects all age groups and does not spare pregnant women. This work aims to determine the prevalence of obesity and to study its association with maternal and neonatal characteristics and the morbidity profile of pregnancy. This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study carried out in the maternity ward of the prefectural hospital center called \"Sidi Lahcen\" in Témara, Morocco, over a 12-month period. Maternal and neonatal data are collected through a preestablished questionnaire, and anthropometric parameters were recorded. 390 participants, aged between 18 and 43 years, were included in this study, with a prevalence of overweight and obesity of 34.9% and 41%, respectively. Correlation results revealed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity was significantly elevated in women over 25 years (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The rate of caesarean section was four times higher in obese women compared to women of normal weight (53.8% versus 12.8%; <i>p</i>=0.018). The over-term was significantly high in the obese group compared to the nonobese group (33.8% versus 20.2%; <i>p</i>=0.013). A statistically significant positive correlation was found between gestational body mass index and newborn birth weight (<i>r</i> = 0.29; <i>p</i> < 0.001) as well as a high prevalence of macrosomia in newborns of comparatively obese women compared to newborns of nonobese women (17.6% versus 9.6%; <i>p</i>=0.041). The correlation analysis with the morbidity profile showed a significantly high preponderance of gestational diabetes, anemia, and toxemia of pregnancy in the obese group compared to the normal group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). This study clearly demonstrated that obesity during pregnancy is associated with higher risks of maternal and neonatal complications, the management of which places a burden on the health system as well as families. These data reinforce the need to improve antenatal care for the prevention of obesity and its preventable complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":"2021 ","pages":"6188847"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2021-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8692007/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39872164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Overweight and Obesity, Body Fat, Waist Circumference, and Anemia in Peruvian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Ruth B Quiliche Castañeda,&nbsp;Josué Turpo-Chaparro,&nbsp;Jesús Hanco Torres,&nbsp;Jacksaint Saintila,&nbsp;Percy G Ruiz Mamani","doi":"10.1155/2021/5049037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5049037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The university represents a critical space for students in terms of prevalence of malnutrition. The objective of this study was to determine the body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (% BF), waist circumference (WC), and anemia in university students. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 2,285 university students from Lima, Peru. The sample was selected by nonprobability convenience sampling. Anthropometric data and hemoglobin levels were measured. The Chi-square test was used. The analysis of the associated factors was done using binary logistic regression. A significance level of 5% was considered. There were no significant differences between men and women in BMI (<i>p</i> > 0.05). The men presented significantly high and very high levels of % BF (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The proportion of women who presented anemia and high and very high WC was significantly higher compared to men (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Being older than 27 years (OR_B = 2.07; 95% CI = 1.19-3.6), being male (OR_B = 2.68; 95% CI = 2.02-3.55), studying at the engineering faculty (OR_B = 1.39; 95% CI = 1.09-1.79), having excess body fat (OR_B = 8.17; 95% CI = 6.13-10.87), and having an elevated WC (OR_B = 35.51; 95% CI = 25.06-50.33) significantly predicted overweight/obesity. The findings of this study suggest that college students, especially males and those who are not enrolled in health sciences colleges, should be a priority in healthy lifestyle interventions, particularly nutritional education programs, to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity.</p>","PeriodicalId":16587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":"2021 ","pages":"5049037"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2021-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8674050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39739988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}