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Background and Objective: To estimate the prevalence of obesity and overweight in children aged 2 to 14 years in Catalonia, its trends between 2006 and 2010-2012, and to evaluate social determinants and lifestyle associated with obesity., Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study, using the data from 4,389 surveys from Catalonia Health Surveys of the years 2006 and 2010-2012, was conducted. Obesity and overweight were determined by World Health Organization criteria. Socioeconomic position, parent's education, usual diet and activity, and hours of sleep were assessed., Results: The prevalence of obesity and overweight were: 15.4 and 20.2% in 2010-2012. The prevalence of obesity was higher in boys (15.5%) compared to girls (12.8%) (P<.05), and higher in children ranging from 2 to 9 years old (17.5%) than children aged 10 to 14 years (7.7%) (P<.05). In 2006, the prevalence of obesity and overweight were similar to the prevalence in 2010-2012. Obesity was more frequent in children with parents with a low socioeconomic position and/or a primary or elementary parent's education., Conclusions: During the last 5 years (2006-2012), child obesity and overweight have remained stable in Catalonia, yet they are relatively high in Europe. Public health programmes against obesity must consider conducting an intersectional action taking social determinants and family life styles into account., (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

Introduction: Obesity is a chronic disease that affects approximately 25% of the Spanish population, causing high morbidity and associated healthcare costs., Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program on lifestyles in obese patients treated in a day hospital scheme., Methods: A prospective non- controlled intervention study was conducted on obese patients treated in the Endocrinology and Nutrition day hospital, Puerto Real University Hospital, and included in program of lifestyle modification to achieve a weight loss of ≥ 5% minimum., Results: We studied 262 patients with a mean age of 44.6±16.0 years (71% women) with an initial weight, body mass index and waist circumference of 110.4±21.1kg, 41.6±6.6Kg/m(2) and 120.5±13.2cm, respectively. Patients who continued in the study lost an average of 4.8±4.8kg (n=165) and 7.0±6.2kg (n=48) at three and six months, respectively, with 51.5% (n=135) patients reaching the weight loss goal of ≥ 5%. There were no statistically differences in weight loss between any clinical or follow-up variables analysed. 43.5% of patients voluntarily left the study without reaching the weight loss goal., Conclusion: The intervention on lifestyles in obese patients treated in a day hospital achieves moderate weight loss in the medium term, with half of patients achieving a weight loss ≥5%., (Copyright © 2013 SECA. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved.)

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To evaluate the changes in the lifestyle of health professionals after participating in a course focused on the care of people with obesity. Quasi-experimental study, with consecutive series method, with health professionals from primary care in Pernambuco as target audience. The intervention group (IG) was composed of professionals who attended the ECOASUS-PE project improvement course. A total of 109 professionals participated in the study, 51 from IG and 58 from control group (CG). At the end of the course, the IG had an improvement in lifestyle (p=0.007), a reduction in the smoking habit (p=0.027) and changes in alcohol consumption (p=0.031) and eating habits (p=0.036). Participation in the ECOASUS-PE course generated positive changes in the professionals' lifestyles. With this, it is expected that caring for those who care is an indispensable condition for qualifying the care of SUS users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Serum vitamin D levels depend on sunlight, diet, and other factors. Objective: We aimed to determine serum vitamin D levels and evaluate their relationship with anthropometric indicators and lifestyle habits in apparently healthy volunteers. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study (n=75), socio-demographic, anthropometric, and lifestyle habit-related data were collected. Serum vitamin D levels were determined with high performance liquid chromatography, food intake was measured by semiquantitative frequency and nutritional status was assessed by anthropometry. Chi-square test and also principal component analysis were used to analyze the relationship between some variables and vitamin D status. Spearman's test was used to determine correlations between quantitative variables. Results: 73% were women and 61% belonged to medium socio-economic level. Median vitamin D intake was 137 (83.1-227.3) IU/day. Based on body mass index (BMI), 44% individuals had overweight/obesity. The 68% exhibited deficient/insufficient vitamin D levels (Hypovitaminosis D). BMI classification and waist circumference (CW) were not related with vitamin D status; however, activities with higher sun exposure were highly related (p = 0.013). Sun exposure time explained variation in component 2 (16.60%), where most of the individuals with normal level were grouped. Sun exposure time was positively correlated with vitamin D status (r = 0.263; p = 0.023). Discussion: Excess weight and abdominal obesity are not always associated with hypovitaminosis D. Conclusions: The majority of individuals showed hypovitaminosis D but their status was not related with anthropometric indicators. A Sun exposure time was the only factor positively correlated with vitamin D status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The present review study aimed to assess the lifestyle of women with breast cancer. Methods: In this study, information on Life style in women with breast cancer was obtained from Persian and English databases using Persian keywords and their English equivalent for "Life style, Breast Cancer" based on MeSH (medical subject headings) from 2000 to 2020. Among all the articles searched, 48 studies were included in the review research. To collect information from the studies, the articles were carefully reviewed and the results were extracted. Results: According to the available scientific evidence, lifestyle has an effect on health and some related factors such as inadequate physical activity, stress, eating patterns, bad behaviors such as smoking and drinking alcohol are associated with breast cancer. Conclusion: Therefore, interventions and trainings should be planned to provide a suitable and sufficient ground for guiding women towards healthy lifestyles and behavioral habits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction. Obesity and overweight are one of the biggest problems facing society today. The figures indicate that obesity is today one of the diseases with the highest morbidity rate, reducing life expectancy and representing a high risk of mortality. Objetive. It consisted of describing and comparing the percentage of obesity and overweight among the different States of the USA. Methodology. A unidimensional frequency analysis was used, expressed through percentages, associated with the variables percentage of obesity and overweight. Additionally, the multivariate analysis of variance was used, in order to contrast the different states. Results. The investigation made it possible to show that adults between 45 and 64 years of age have the highest percentage of obesity in the different regions of the United States of America, while the age range between 18 and 24 years is the group that has the lowest percentage in general. Conclusions. The male sex presents higher levels of overweight compared to the female sex. Similarly, it is observed that obesity has increased over time, while overweight has decreased slightly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Adolescence is a stage of growth with changes whose result is adulthood. Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases; therefore, it is important to identify modifiable risk factors to prevent obesity in adolescents. Objective: To ildentify modifiable risk factors for obesity in adolescents from a Family Medicine Unit in the city of Puebla. Material and methods: Case-control study. The Graffar scale, the World Health Organization percentile tables, the Krece Plus test and the Short Diet Quality Screener (sDQS) were applied. Chi squared, odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), and Pearson's phi with Cramer's V were used. Results: 348 adolescents participated, divided into 2 groups. In the group of adolescents with obesity, exclusive breastfeeding was present in 44.8%, 60.9% had at least one obese parent, 66.7% had an inadequate diet, and 63.8% had a bad lifestyle. On the other hand, the group of adolescents without obesity presented exclusive breastfeeding in 88.5%, 75.3% did not have parents with obesity, 66.1% presented an adequate diet in some aspects and 52.3% had a fair to good lifestyle. Conclusion: The absence of exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life, parental obesity, poor physical activity, and inadequate diets were associated with the presence of obesity in adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: to describe who develops obesity and depressive symptoms (DS) in the adolescent population of the city of Bucaramanga by means of the data mining application. Methods: a descriptive and cross-sectional study nested in a population cohort was applied. 432 adolescents were evaluated. Information on sociodemographic variables, DS and anthropometric measures was collected. Statistical analyzes were carried out for categorical and continuous variables, as well as a data mining analysis. Results: 26.7% of the adolescents were overweight. It was observed that more than half of the sample presented DS. The data mining analysis allowed the identification of six groups of participants according to their characteristics in relation to weight and DS. Conclusions: the relationship between DS and obesity was established in the group of adolescent women, observing that those with a weight greater than 2 standard deviations presented all DS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to investigate the association of sociodemographic characteristics with cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive men. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted with 80 men interviewed and clinically evaluated. Data were analyzed descriptively and by Fisher’s Exact or Person Chi-Square tests. The level of statistical significance was 5%. Results: there was a higher prevalence of smoking in ≤60 years (p=0.002), insufficient level of physical activity in ≥60 years (p=0.017), passive smokers in whites (p=0.026) and without a partner (p=0.039), and excessive consumption of alcohol at the weekend in whites (p=0.043) and men with lower schooling (p=0.041). Conclusion: sociodemographic characteristics were associated with a high prevalence of uncontrolled cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive men. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: An effective way to control body weight, prevent or treat cardiovascular disease is the adoption of an active lifestyle during leisure activities. Objective: The purpose of the study was to carry literature review on the leisure lifestyle of overweight or obese individuals. Methodology: Research was carried out at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (PubMed) and the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), in the period from 2009 to 2019, and 10 articles were selected. Results: The results showed that a large number of obese individuals tend to adopt sedentary behavior during their leisure activities. Discussion: Studies show that leisure-time physical inactivity can be associated with family income, as low-income women have less knowledge about healthy habits, less time to maintain healthy levels of physical activity and opportunities for recreational activities. Conclusion: active leisure can become a strategy capable of improving your quality of life, improving your health and mental well- being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of interdisciplinary intervention with motivational approach on the consumption of ultra-processed foods in overweight or obese adolescents. The method used was a randomized clinical trial in which participants were allocated to control group (CG) and intervention group (IC). The data collection of food consumption occurred through the 24-hour food record, obtained at the beginning and end of interventions. The foods consumed were classified into the four NOVA groups according to the degree of processing which they are submitted. Forty-two adolescents with a mean age of 16.5±1.3 years, mostly female (69%), participated in the study. In IG, the average kcal of ultra-processed foods decreased by 37.5% after intervention. In contrast, there was an increase in the consumption of processed foods in both groups. It was concluded that the interdisciplinary intervention with a motivational approach was effective in reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods in the studied population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introducción. La obesidad es una enfermedad de interés para la salud pública, con alto índice de prevalencia en el mundo, la cual trae consigo problemas de salud que ponen en riesgo la vida de las personas que la padecen. El estado nutricional de un menor está determinado por características sociales, culturales y económicas que se pueden ver influenciadas por las costumbres arraigadas durante la niñez. De acuerdo con lo anterior, la presente investigación tiene como objetivo conocer las creencias y hábitos que tienen los adolescentes y sus padres frente a la obesidad en la ciudad de Armenia, Quindío. Metodología. Investigación cualitativa de enfoque fenomenológico, realizada por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas en la que participaron 7 padres y 7 adolescentes. Resultados. Según los padres, la mayoría de adolescentes invierten su tiempo en aparatos electrónicos, dejando a un lado la realización de ejercicio y los estilos de vida saludable. Un participante consideró a los padres o tutores encargados del cuidado de los menores como responsables de la alimentación. Discusión. En las percepciones de los padres y los adolescentes frente al tema de la obesidad se encontraron coincidencias en las diferentes respuestas de ambos grupos. Conclusión. Los adolescentes se encuentran con libertad para acceder a tecnologías virtuales, tanto en sus colegios como en sus hogares; sin embargo, según la literatura, el juego físico posee un papel fundamental en el desarrollo del niño, así como el papel de los padres dentro del desarrollo nutricional de los menores, el cual es factor determinante, puesto que el comportamiento de los niños suele modelarse de la observación y la adaptación. Introduction. Obesity is a disease of interest for public health with a high rate of prevalence in the world, which brings health problems that put at risk the lives of those who suffer from the disease. The nutritional status of children is determined by social, cultural and economic characteristics that may be influenced by habits acquired during childhood. According to the above, the present research aims to find out the beliefs and habits of adolescents and parents regarding obesity in the city of Armenia, Quindío. Methodology. Qualitative research with a phenomenological approach, conducted through semi-structured interviews with seven parents and seven adolescents. Results. According to the parents, most adolescents spend their time on electronic devices, forgetting about exercising and healthy lifestyles. One participant thought that children’s parents or guardians are responsible for their diet. Discussion. Similarities in perceptions of obesity were found between the parents and adolescents in the answers of both groups. Conclusion. Adolescents are free to access digital technology in both their schools and homes. However, according to the literature, physical play has an essential role in child development, as well as the role of parents in children’s nutritional development. This is a determining factor as children’s behavior is usually modeled through observation and adaptation. Introdução. A obesidade é uma doença de interesse para a saúde pública, com alta taxa de prevalência no mundo, o que traz consigo problemas de saúde que coloca em risco a vida de quem a sofre. O estado nutricional de uma criança é determinado por características sociais, culturais e econômicas que podem ser influenciadas por costumes arraigados durante a infância. De acordo com o exposto, a presente pesquisa tem como objetivo conhecer as crenças e hábitos que os adolescentes e seus pais têm em relação à obesidade na cidade de Armênia, Quindío. Metodologia. Pesquisa qualitativa, com abordagem fenomenológica, realizada por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, na que participaram sete pais e sete adolescentes. Resultados. Segundo os pais, a maioria dos adolescentes gasta seu tempo com dispositivos eletrônicos, deixando de lado a realização de atividade física e estilos de vida saudáveis. Um participante considerou os pais ou tutores de menores como responsáveis pela alimentação. Discussão. Nas percepções de pais e adolescentes sobre a questão da obesidade, foram encontradas coincidências nas diferentes respostas dos dois grupos. Conclusão. Os adolescentes têm a liberdade para acessar tecnologias virtuais, tanto em suas escolas quanto em suas casas. No entanto, de acordo com a literatura, os jogos físicos têm papel fundamental no desenvolvimento da criança, assim como o papel dos pais no desenvolvimento nutricional de menores, o que é um fator determinante, uma vez que o comportamento da criança costuma ser modelado a partir da observação e adaptação.

Childhood obesity is an important public health problem, also in Spain. The ALADINO study, in the context of the COSI strategy of the WHO European office, monitors the weight status of Spanish schoolchildren aged 6 to 9 years, and analyzes the associated factors. Data from the 2019 wave indicate that 23.3 % of schoolchildren are overweight, and 17.3 % are obese. A high percentage of schoolchildren eat breakfast regularly, although breakfast quality can be improved. The frequency of consumption of fruits and vegetables is low, even lower than that of other countries participating in the COSI strategy. In terms of lifestyle, more than 70 % of schoolchildren are active, although this percentage is lower than the European average. Screen exposure time is also shorter than in other countries, but this habit may be improved in a high percentage of schoolchildren. There is a lower percentage of schoolchildren with obesity who have breakfast or are active compared to those of normal weight, while they are more sedentary, spend fewer hours sleeping, and are more likely to have a TV or electronic devices in their room. It is a priority to promote access to healthier diets and the promotion of more active and less sedentary lifestyles, both in the family and at school, from an early age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: metabolic syndrome (SM) is a set of metabolic imbalances that are associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, in addition to other chronic non-communicable diseases. SM has been gaining prominence in the scientific community mainly due to link with the increase of the obesity epidemic in the world. Objective: To analyze the factors associated with metabolic syndrome and its prevalence in a vulnerable population in the Northern Region of Brazil. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with artisanal fishers from the state of Tocantins, and data collected between 2016 and 2017 were used. The outcome variable for MS was defined according to the criteria of the International Diabetes Federation. The following variables were assessed: socioeconomic and demographic information, fish consumption, and smoking. For statistical and data analysis, the Shapiro-Wilk test, Poisson regression, Student's t-test, and interquartile regression were evaluated. Results: The general prevalence rate (PR) of MS was 31.9% higher in women than in men. The factors associated with MS were economic class and smoking, and there was an association between socioeconomic class and smoking (p=0.015). The most prevalent component was abdominal obesity with a rate of 62.5% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 54.5, 70.5). The prevalence of MS in terms of sex (PR=2.27, 95% 1.04 CI, 4.92, p=0.037), smoking (PR=2.40, 95% CI, 30, p=0.003) and years of professional experience (>10 PR=2.07, 95% CI 1.06, 4.05, p=0.033) was also assessed. Conclusion: In the present study, the prevalence of SM was associated with smoking and socioeconomic status, which is considered high when compared to the worldwide prevalence. These findings highlight the importance of looking at public policies so that health services can develop actions that generate greater adherence to good health practices by the population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reduced mobility and interpersonal contacts were recommended to the entire population for the control of the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study was to measure the main effects of this social restriction in terms of eating habits, physical activity, and weight change, of Brazilians. This is a cross-sectional study, based on data collected from an Internet survey. The prevalence of changes in food intake and physical activity was represented. Dietary patterns were revealed using hierarchical cluster analysis. The factors associated with the variation in body weight were explored using a generalized linear model. 2,907 participants were evaluated, 75% of whom were female, and the mean age (sd) was 42 (14) years. As for body weight compared to before the pandemic, 11% of eutrophic people became overweight; and 23% of those who were already overweight, progressed to obesity. As for the practice of physical activity, 40% of those who were active, became sedentary. The foods with the greatest increase in consumption were bread (40%), sweets (39%), chocolate (30%) and wine (27%). Body weight gain was associated with a higher age group, physical inactivity, low-intensity physical activities, less education, adherence to Western standard diets, and simple carbohydrates (p≤0.01). Factors related to lifestyle changes in the pandemic have been reported, such as: anxiety, fear, stress, depression, malaise, change in family and work routine, difficulty sleeping, physical inactivity, binge eating, insecurity, increased work and change in mood. The results point to changes in lifestyle resulting from social restriction that imply health risk: weight gain, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and high energy density diet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Introduction: moderate to vigorous physical activity, limiting sedentary behaviors, and getting adequate rest are lifestyle factors that help prevent overweight and obesity. However, there are few studies that relate all of these factors to weight status, body composition, and diet quality in school children. Objective: to assess the differences in anthropometric status and diet quality in a group of Spanish schoolchildren, according to their level of adherence to the 24-hour movement guidelines. Methods: a total of 367 schoolchildren aged 7-11 years were studied. Anthropometric, dietary, and movement patterns were collected. Subsequently, they were divided into three groups based on their adherence to the extant guidelines: low adherence (BA), medium adherence (AM) and high adherence (AA). Results: only 15 % of the schoolchildren met the guidelines. The percentage of overweight was higher in the BA group than in the AM and AA groups. The BA group also had a lower fibre intake; a lower contribution to the recommendations for vitamins B6, B12 and C, selenium and magnesium; and a higher intake of saturated fatty acids. The schoolchildren who did not meet screen time recommendations had a higher odds ratio for overweight/obesity (OR = 1.92 (1.10-3.36); p = 0.022). Conclusion: schoolchildren who adhere to 2 or more movement guideline recommendations had less overweight and a diet of better nutritional quality. Non-compliance with the screen time recommendation leads to a higher risk of overweight or obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction. Obesity is a disease of interest for public health with a high rate of prevalence in the world, which brings health problems that put at risk the lives of those who suffer from the disease. The nutritional status of children is determined by social, cultural and economic characteristics that may be influenced by habits acquired during childhood. According to the above, the present research aims to find out the beliefs and habits of adolescents and parents regarding obesity in the city of Armenia, Quindío. Methodology. Qualitative research with a phenomenological approach, conducted through semi-structured interviews with seven parents and seven adolescents. Results. According to the parents, most adolescents spend their time on electronic devices, forgetting about exercising and healthy lifestyles. One participant thought that children's parents or guardians are responsible for their diet. Discussion. Similarities in perceptions of obesity were found between the parents and adolescents in the answers of both groups. Conclusion. Adolescents are free to access digital technology in both their schools and homes. However, according to the literature, physical play has an essential role in child development, as well as the role of parents in children's nutritional development. This is a determining factor as children's behavior is usually modeled through observation and adaptation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Background: feelings and behaviours are an important tool that should be considered to prevent early unhealthy lifestyles. Objective: the objective was to determine the association between feelings (i.e., sadness, loneliness, and school behaviour) with lifestyle (i.e., physical activity patterns and nutritional level), and as secondary endpoint to determine the relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and lifestyle with obesity and cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors in Latin American schoolchildren. Methods: this cross-sectional study included a sample of 634 schoolchildren (girls, n = 282, 11.86 ± 0.82 years, and boys, n = 352, 12.02 ± 0.87 years) from publics schools in Chile. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WtHR), body fat (BF), lifestyle, nutritional level, HRQoL, and CMR (i.e., WtHR > 0.5) were evaluated. Results: schoolchildren who have felt sadness and loneliness presented an association with low nutritional level (OR: 4.26, 95 % CI: 2.0-9.0, p < 0.001, and OR: 4.47, 95 % CI: 2.5-7.9, p < 0.001, respectively), bad lifestyle (OR: 2.14, 95 % CI: 1.0-4.54, p = 0.048, and OR: 1.78, 95 % CI: 1.01-3.1, p = 0.045, respectively), and obesity (OR: 2.0, 95 % CI; 0.89-4.54, p = 0.09, and OR: 2.05, 95 % CI; 1.04-4.0, p = 0.037, respectively). Schoolchildren who have had enough time for themselves reported an association with bad lifestyle (OR: 0.69, 95 % CI: 0.47-1.02, p = 0.06), and those who have could not pay attention presented the highest association with bad lifestyle (OR: 4.64, 95 % CI: 72-12.56, p = 0.002). Conclusion: Latin American schoolchildren who have felt sadness and loneliness reported unhealthy lifestyles (i.e., lower nutritional level, increased screen time, and low physical activity), obesity, and thus a higher CMR burden. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to analyze the association of overweight with socio-demographic variables, health conditions and lifestyle indicators of technical collaborators of a private higher education institution. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional, analytical study carried out in a private institution in the north of Minas Gerais. We adopted a random probabilistic sample of 101 technical collaborators. Data collection was performed through anthropometric evaluation and through questionnaires (socio-demographic, health conditions and fantastic lifestyle). For statistical analysis, the absolute and relative frequency was estimated. The association between the variables was analyzed by the chi-square test and the associated variables up to the level of 20% were analyzed together by means Logistic Regression, with only the associated variables being assumed in the final model up to the 5% level. Results: The prevalence of overweight/obesity was 64.4%. Among the technical collaborators, overweight/obesity was associated with marital status (OR=1.30 p=<0.021), being overweight (OR=0.783, p=0.001) and rarely sleeping (OR=1.127; p=0.023). Conclusion: It is concluded that overweight/obesity is a health problem in the studied institution, requiring elaboration of preventive measures to minimize factors that affect the health conditions of each worker. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: High blood pressure (HBP), diabetes (DM2), obesity, dyslipidemia and lifestyle habits such as diet, physical activity, alcohol consumption and smoking are risk factors for the development of chronic non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of risk factors, which are associated with cardiovascular diseases, in the population aged 18 to 64 years old living in the Ayacucho district and their relationship with modifiable behavioral factors. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in which the Ministry of Health’s “Research Model, Risk Factors of Noncommunicable Diseases, and Health-Related Quality of Life Measures” was applied to a sample of 412 people. Laboratory tests were conducted for glycemia and lipid panel, and weight, height (anthropometry) and blood pressure were recorded. The data were analyzed using Generalized Linear Mixed Models and Chi-squared tests with a 95% confidence level. Results: 64.8% of the population showed at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Prevalences of 14.6 and 7.8% were observed for HBP and DM2, respectively, which significantly increase with age (p<0.05) and occur more frequently in men, alcohol abusers and smokers who are poorly fed with low levels of physical activity. Conclusions: HBP, DM2, dyslipidemia and obesity are associated with modifiable behavioral risk factors. If corrective actions are implemented, the risk of acquiring cardiovascular diseases will be reduced. This information should be used in the evaluation of the impact of intervention programs carried out in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Identify the impact of lifestyle on the nutritional status of Mexican women. Methodology: To measure lifestyle, the questionnaire called FANTASTIC was applied to a sample of 390 women assigned to the Unidad de Medicina Familiar (UMF) of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social located in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas. And a multiple regression analysis was developed to study the impact of variables such as age, level of studies, family hereditary background, as well as the estimated lifestyle measure on nutritional status, the latter approximated by the body mass index (BMI). Results: There is a statistically significant relationship between lifestyle and nutritional status, where women, who claim to have a healthy lifestyle, have a BMI 12.86 % lower, compared to those who do not practice it. In addition, the numbers found indicate that 38.5 % of women are overweight and 34.1 % in some degree of obesity. Limitations: The application is made only within the UMF, so the findings only apply to the population of women in the institute. Conclusions: It is necessary to reinforce the message about maintaining a healthy lifestyle by all the medical personnel that make up the department of first contact and social communication, to prevent increases in obesity levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: To determine sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle perception and physical activity levels in obese prebariatric surgery patients. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study. The sample comprised 96 male and female morbidly obese prebariatric surgery patients. Questionnaires addressing sociodemographic profile, lifestyle perception and physical activity levels were applied. Results: Patients were aged 40.3±11.45 years. Inadequate levels of physical activity were reported by 47.8% of patients; most respondents (79.2%) attributed scores defined as inadequate to the physical activity domain of the lifestyle questionnaire. Time spent on physical activity practice per week differed significantly between patients reporting being physically active or physically inactive in adolescence (p=0.046). Conclusion: Most obese prebariatric surgery patients perceive their lifestyle as inadequate, in spite of eligibility for bariatric surgery. Results also indicate that physical activity practice and nutrition are the domains with greatest impacts on patient lifestyle, and that physical activity practice in adolescence may contribute to adoption of a more active behavior in adulthood, which may represent a vital tool for health promotion in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Background: there are numerous approaches to assess nutritional status, which are putatively applied to nutritionally classify diseased people, but less information is available to study the role of environmental factors on nutritional well-being. A qualitative (nutritypes) and quantitative (nutrimeter) nutritional categorization based on dietary, lifestyle and disease criteria can be a useful nutritional approach to personalize health interventions and identify at risk individuals. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted on 102 patients (60 women), evaluating quality of life using the Short-Form 36 questionnaire (SF-36) and lifestyle factors with a general questionnaire, the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). A nutrimeter based on physical activity, fat mass, diet and diseases (hypertension, prediabetes, obesity and dyslipidemia) data was defined with an equation to quantitatively score the nutritive well-being of the participants, and classify them into two (proto)nutritypes. Results: participants were categorized into two groups (lower/higher global health) according to quality of life. Significant or marginal statistical differences in physical activity, fat mass, diet and disease were found (all p < 0.1). Two (proto)nutritypes were identified based on participant's age, sex, fat mass, physical activity, diet and diseases. Participants classified as high nutritional well-being nutritype showed higher values for physical, mental and global health dimensions. Age, fat mass, physical activity and diet, when categorized by the median, confirm that the designed nutritional well-being nutrimeter identified two (proto)nutritypes. Conclusions: the association between phenotypical (fat mass/diseases) and lifestyle factors (diet/physical activity) with quality of life allowed categorizing individuals with a nutritional quantitative score or nutrimeter according to their nutritional well-being and discriminate two qualitative (proto)nutritypes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Objectives: part of the cultural and social identity of a population is its gastronomy. Currently, the extensive offering of processed meals, the influence from different cuisines, and "fashionable trends" (such as the various "foodie" trends) has led to confusion amongst consumers and the abandonment of traditional recipes. Deep dive in the study of gastronomy, its evolution and the nutritional consequences. Methods: bibliographic search in relation to the subject in Google and other manual searches. Results: the gastronomy of the Canarian Community is characterized by its sobriety and by having simple recipes, with dishes made with few ingredients. The consumption of food per capita stands above the national average. They consume more non-alcoholic beverages (mineral water, juices and soft drinks), dairy products and derivatives, oils and fats, legumes, sugars and sweets, however the consumption of fruits and vegetables is slightly lower than the national average. Other food groups remain around the national average. As a result, this change in their dietary habits, together with physical inactivity has favoured an increase in obesity and diabetes. Conclusions: the link between nutrition, gastronomy and territory can help alleviate the health problems derived from poor food choices in the Canary Islands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction and objective: Changes in life style and multidisciplinary monitoring are necessary for the prevention and treatment of hypertension and the study aimed to evaluate the profile and the nutritional status of hypertensive patients treated in outpatient nutrition in southern Rio Grande do Sul, between 2007 and 2014. Materials and methods: Analysis of data from medical records of hypertensive patients aged < 18 years, for the first and last query in the period, to evaluate the percentage of variation in weight and the profile of the patients. Results: The majority of hypertensive patients evaluated were female (82.8%), is above the ideal weight (93%), is sedentary (57.8%) and lost weight (78.9%) during the treatment period evaluated. Discussion: Studies show that weight loss reduces signs and symptoms of hypertension and improves the quality of life in general and this weight reduction is very important, since obesity is a risk factor for the onset of chronic non-communicable diseases. Conclusion: The patients showed partial compliance with nutritional treatment, in addition to a high prevalence of physical inactivity and obesity. Because of the importance of healthy eating and regular physical exercises, it is necessary a follow-up of these patients in order to reduce the complications of this disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: fat-soluble vitamin deficiency may be a health problem not recognized in children and adolescents.Objective: to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with the deficiency of vitamins A, D and E among adolescent students from Northeastern Brazil.Methods: transversal study with adolescents aged 12 to 19 of both genders. A questionnaire to collect socioeconomic and lifestyle data and food intake was applied to adolescents. Then, an anthropometric evaluation and a blood sampling were performed to analyze serum concentrations of retinol, β-carotene, α-tocopherol and 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25[OH]D).Results: the intake of vitamins A (50.3%), E (94.0%) and D (99.8%), as well as α-tocopherol (88.1%), β-carotene (74.1%), 25(OH)D (50.9%) and retinol (46.6%) serum levels were mostly deficient/insufficient. An increased risk of α-tocopherol deficiency was observed in girls (PR = 1.11) and an increased risk of 25(OH)D deficiency was observed in boys (PR = 1.41). An increased likelihood of β-carotene (PR = 1.14) and 25(OH) D (PR = 1.38) insufficiency was observed in overweight individuals.Conclusions: the adolescents had a deficit in the intake and in serum levels of fat-soluble vitamins. The greatest risk of inadequacy was associated with gender and weight excess. However, the behavior of fat-soluble vitamins in adolescents needs further research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and the worldwide expansion of overweight and obesity are intrinsically linked. The percentage of diabetes attributable to weight gain amounts to more than 80% in many countries. This relationship is addressed in a Spanish Consensus Document from SEMI, SED, redGDPS, SEC, SEEDO, SEEN, SEMERGEN and SEMFYC published in 2015 and which gathers best available evidences. Based on the statements of this consensus document, we propose five recommendations for clinical practice to establish a diagnosis of precision and the most appropriate treatment for joint diabetes and obesity. These recommendations have been agreed by the SENDIMAD, SOMAMFYC, SEMG Madrid and RedGDPS Working Groups: 1. For every patient with diabetes and obesity, in addition to the calculation of the body mass index, the percentage of body fat and the approximation to the assessment of body composition should be evaluated throughout the whole process (both at the beginning and follow up). 2. The approximation to the degree and distribution of body fat requires the measurement and recording of the waist circumference of these patients. 3. The integrated assessment of the patient with type 2 diabetes-obesity requires the evaluation of the degree of physical activity and/or characterization of the sedentary condition. 4. The prescription of lifestyle changes should be incorporated into therapeutic education (individualized, flexible, autonomous and sustainable diet and physical activity plan. 5. The pharmacological approach in the treatment of type 2 diabetes-obesity implies the choice of anti-diabetic drugs that facilitate the loss of fat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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