Nutrition
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Tooth loss, closely associated with malnutrition, increases the risk for cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to examine the link between tooth loss, nutritional status, and stroke outcomes. ⋯ Nutritional status was associated with tooth loss among patients with acute ischemic stroke. Severe tooth loss and a higher CONUT score were independently associated with poor stroke outcomes.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver morbidity. This condition often is accompanied by obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome (MetS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the connection between lifestyle factors and NAFLD in individuals with MetS. ⋯ Physical activity, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and consumption of legumes were inversely associated with a non-invasive marker of NAFLD in individuals with MetS. This data can be useful in implementing precision strategies aimed at the prevention, monitoring, and management of NAFLD.
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The aim of this study was to validate self-reported anthropometric measurements and body mass index (BMI) classifications in a young adult population. ⋯ Good agreement was detected between self-reported and direct anthropometric measurements. The criticism of self-reported anthropometric measurements is unwarranted. The findings provide support for using self-reported height and weight data for research in Australian young adults when direct measurements are not feasible.
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The aim of this study was to examine the effect of improved nutritional status on activities of daily living (ADLs) and dysphagia in elderly patients with pneumonia who were admitted to acute care hospitals. ⋯ Nutritional improvement is associated with improvements in ADL and dysphagia in patients with pneumonia and malnutrition.
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The aim of this study was to review the association of dietary intake of oleic and linoleic acids (OA and LA, respectively) with depressive symptoms in perimenopausal women. ⋯ Intake of OA and LA may be positively associated with depressive symptoms in perimenopausal women.