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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The aim of this study was to determine the distribution of homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) values and define its cutoff associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the participants of the Study of Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents (Estudo de Risco Cardiovascular em Adolescentes). ⋯ These findings may serve as new reference points for detecting insulin resistance in Brazilian adolescents.
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The first aim of this study was to evaluate the health status and anthropometrical development of adopted children from Ethiopia living in southern Spain. A second aim was to evaluate the association between these parameters and adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern. ⋯ This prospective study of adopted Ethiopian children confirmed a rapid growth development that occurred from the beginning of the adoption process and continued after the 2-y of follow-up. A higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with better growth development, which reinforces the importance of a balanced and adequate diet in growing children.
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The association between skipping breakfast and glycemic parameters, including glycemic variability, in patients with type 2 diabetes is not well understood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of skipping breakfast on glycemic parameters, including glycemic variability, in patients with type 2 diabetes. ⋯ Skipping breakfast is independently associated with poor glycemic control, including glycemic variability, in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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The aim of this study was to determine the stage of change in which Chilean adults find themselves, with respect to their intention of purchasing packaged, popular foods with a warning label for critical nutrients. ⋯ We found that the majority of the respondents were in the precontemplation stage for most foods, except for sugar-sweetened beverages. In the case of sugar-sweetened beverages, most respondents were in the preparation, action, and maintenance stages.