Nutrition
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Randomized Controlled Trial Controlled Clinical Trial
Seven-day fasting as a multimodal complex intervention for adults with type 1 diabetes: Feasibility, benefit and safety in a controlled pilot study.
Intermittent as well as prolonged fasting are receiving considerable attention and appear favorable in conditions such as metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and rheumatic diseases. Fasting for individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is generally considered too risky. However, the ability and possibility to change from carbohydrate- to ketone-based fuel supply might be relevant for individuals with T1D. The aim of this patient-led research was to investigate the feasibility, benefit, and safety of a 7-d multimodal fasting intervention in individuals with T1D. ⋯ This study demonstrated the feasibility, benefits, and safety aspects of a 7-d fast in adults with T1D.
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The long-term associations between red meat consumption and lipid profile are not completely known. This longitudinal study assessed the association of red meat consumption with lipid profile in healthy Iranian adults using repeated measurements of red meat intake. ⋯ Total red meat intake had a significant, direct association with lipid profile after a 13-year follow-up period in a cohort of the healthy Iranian population.
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The indirect calorimetry in very low birth weight preterm infants: An easier and reliable procedure.
Preterm infants are at increased risk of developing extrauterine growth restriction, which is associated with worse health outcomes. The energy needs are not well known, as the measurement of resting energy expenditure (REE) using indirect calorimetry has critical issues when applied to infants. One of the main issues is the time required to obtain reliable data owing to the difficulty in keeping infants quiet during the entire examination. Thus, the aim of this study was to define the minimum duration of calorimetry to obtain reliable data. ⋯ Twenty consecutive minutes in steady state condition are sufficient to obtain reliable data on REE in stable, very low birth weight infants.