Nutrition
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Malnutrition occurs as a complication of hemodialysis (HD) and has been identified as a risk factor for osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and low physical performance. The aim of this study was to assess the associations among nutrition, bone mineral density (BMD), body composition, and handgrip strength (HGS) in patients receiving HD. ⋯ The present study demonstrated that good nutrition, indicated as high GNRI, resulted in higher BMD and T-score, lean mass index, and HGS in patients receiving HD. Using GNRI to evaluate nutritional status and using DXA to investigate BMD and body composition in patients receiving HD is important to bone health and physical performance.
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The effects on breast milk composition of advanced maternal age and maternal dietary habits during pregnancy and lactation have not, to our knowledge, been investigated in southeastern Europe and the Balkans. The aim of this study was to compare the content of retinol and β-carotene in colostrum and mature milk samples obtained from different maternal age (MA) groups and to assess the potential relationship with maternal and demographic characteristics, dietary patterns, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy and lactation. ⋯ PCA analysis used in the study clearly confirmed that MA, total lipids, retinol, and β-carotene levels might serve as a good criterion for delimitation of breast milk samples collected in different stages of lactation from mothers of various ages. The present findings could represent key basis for further investigations.
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Observational Study
Adherence to a Mediterranean Dietary Pattern status and associated factors among Portuguese older adults: Results from the Nutrition UP 65 cross-sectional study.
The aim of this study was to evaluate adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) and its associated factors in older Portuguese adults. ⋯ Of the sample, 57% did not adhere to the Mediterranean diet. Potentially modifiable factors associated with lower adherence to the MDP were lower educational and health status.
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The aim of this study was to examine the reproducibility and relative validity of a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) in assessing food group estimates. ⋯ Moderately good reproducibility and low-moderate relative validity of the FFQ used in preschool children was observed. Relative validity, however, varied by food and beverage group; for some of the "key" foods/drinks targeted in the ToyBox intervention (e.g., biscuits), the validity was good. The findings should be considered in future epidemiologic and intervention studies in preschool children.