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30. Association between sleep duration and dietary patterns among finnish pre-schoolers

Author

Burgaz-Andres, C. (Celia), Erkkola, M. (Maijaliisa), and Navas-Carretero, S. (Santiago)

Subjects
Healthy diet, education, Children, Pre-schools, Finland
Abstract

According to the results obtained in the present study, it could be concluded that: 1. Sleep length during the whole week, during the weekdays and weekend is inversely associated with a sweet dietary pattern consumption. On the other hand, sleep length both during the whole week and the weekdays is positively associated with a higher intake of healthy foods. 2. Girls tend to have a higher consumption of sweet foods the less they sleep, during the weekdays and the whole week. Whereas in general they are more likely to follow a healthy dietary pattern the longer the sleeping hours. Such associations do not seem to be present among boys. 3. There do not seem to exist differences between sleep length and dietary patterns when considering different socio-economic backgrounds among children from pre-schools in Finland. However, the literature research and the obtained results highlight the fact that, when talking together about sleep and diet, we are still on a narrow piece of terra ferma in a wide sea of the unknown.

Published
2018

41. [Nutrition during pregnancy--do recommendations and practice meet?]

Author

Erkkola M, Karppinen M, Knip M, and Suvi Virtanen

Subjects
Nutritional Sciences, Iron, Body Weight, Diet, Pregnancy Complications, Folic Acid, Patient Education as Topic, Pregnancy, Risk Factors, Humans, Patient Compliance, Female, Maternal Health Services, Vitamin D
Published
2002

45. Feasibility and compliance in a nutritional primary prevention trial in infants at increased risk for type 1 diabetes

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Virtanen, S M, Barlund, S, Salonen, M, Savilahti, E, Reunanen, A, Paronen, J, Hamalainen, A-M, Ilonen, J, Teramo, K, Erkkola, M, Ormisson, A, Einberg, U, Riikjarv, M-A, Ludvigsson, Johnny, Knip, M, Akerblom, H K, Virtanen, S M, Barlund, S, Salonen, M, Savilahti, E, Reunanen, A, Paronen, J, Hamalainen, A-M, Ilonen, J, Teramo, K, Erkkola, M, Ormisson, A, Einberg, U, Riikjarv, M-A, Ludvigsson, Johnny, Knip, M, and Akerblom, H K

Abstract

Aim: The international Trial to Reduce IDDM in the Genetically at Risk (TRIGR) was launched to determine whether weaning to a highly hydrolysed formula in infancy reduces the incidence of type 1 diabetes in children at increased genetic disease susceptibility. We describe here the findings on feasibility and compliance from the pilot study. Methods: The protocol was tested in 240 children. The diet of the participating children was assessed by self-administered dietary forms, a structured questionnaire and a food record. Blood samples were taken and weight and height measured at birth and at 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months. Results: A majority of the subjects (84%) were exposed to the study formula at least for 2 months. Linear growth or weight gain over the first 2 years of life was similar in the two study groups. The levels of IgA and IgG antibodies to cows milk and casein were higher in the cows milk-based formula group than in the hydrolysed formula group during the intervention period (p andlt; 0.05), reflecting the difference in the intake of cows milk protein. Conclusion: This randomized trial on infant feeding turned out to be feasible, and dietary compliance was acceptable. Valuable experience was gained for the planning and sample size estimation of the study proper.

Published
2011
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46. Pilot intervention study on diet of toddlers in Finland

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Kyttäla, P., Kautiainen, Susanna, Kronberg-Kippilä, C., Erkkola, M., Ovaskainen, M-L., Uusitalo, L., Hakulinen-Vitianen, T., Kyttäla, P., Kautiainen, Susanna, Kronberg-Kippilä, C., Erkkola, M., Ovaskainen, M-L., Uusitalo, L., and Hakulinen-Vitianen, T.

Published
2010

48. Burden of allergy diets in Finnish day care reduced by change in practices.

Author

Erkkola, M., Saloheimo, T., Hauta‐alus, H., Kukkonen, A. K., Virta, S., Kronberg‐Kippilä, C., Vaara, E., Pelkonen, A. S., Fogelholm, M., Mäkelä, M. J., Hakala, Sonja, Heikkinen, Tarja, Hyttinen, Charlotta, Kinnunen, Kirsi, Myötämäki, Marjukka, Nuutinen, Tuula, Ralli, Pia, Sirèn‐Vainio, Mervi, and Suokas, Erja

Subjects
*FOOD allergy, *DISEASE prevalence, *IMMUNOGLOBULIN E, *GUIDELINES, *ALLERGY in children
Abstract

Background Nonessential allergy diets in children with mild symptoms may harm the development of immunological tolerance and impose a burden on families and day care. We aimed to reduce the high prevalence of allergy diets in day care by reforming the practices for inquiring about need of special diets from parents. Methods We developed a new special diet form and an information leaflet based on the new allergy guidelines. The new form was implemented into 40 Finnish day care centres in the capital region in 2013-2015. The questionnaires on practices concerning special diets in day care centres and allergy knowledge were collected from the personnel. Results After 2 years, the new special diet form was used by 64% of families with food-allergic children, and the prevalence of allergy diets in day care centres decreased by 43% to 4.3% ( IQ range 3.05-5.96). A significant decrease was found in the prevalence of all basic (milk, grains, egg) and most other allergy diets ( P for trend < 0.01). The new practice was well accepted by day care and kitchen personnel. Lack of updated allergy knowledge was noted among day care personnel. Conclusions The burden of allergy diets in day care settings could be decreased by simple pragmatic changes based on current allergy guidelines. Old allergy attitudes persisted among day care personnel, indicating the need for continuous education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016
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49. Intake of vitamin D by Finnish children aged 3 months to 3 years in relation to sociodemographic factors

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Rasanen, M., Kronberg-Kippila, C., Ahonen, S., Uusitalo, L., Kautiainen, Susanna, Erkkola, M., Veijola, R., Knip, M., Kaila, M., Virtanen, S. M., Rasanen, M., Kronberg-Kippila, C., Ahonen, S., Uusitalo, L., Kautiainen, Susanna, Erkkola, M., Veijola, R., Knip, M., Kaila, M., and Virtanen, S. M.

Abstract

Objective: To study the total daily intake of vitamin D from food and supplements among Finnish children aged 3 months to 3 years, the dietary sources of vitamin D and the association between vitamin D intake and sociodemographic factors. Subjects and methods: The subjects are participants in the Finnish Type I Diabetes Prediction and Prevention Nutrition Study born between October 1997 and October 1998. At the age of 3 and 6 months, 1, 2 and 3 years, 342 (72% of the invited families), 298 (63%), 267 (56%), 233 (49%) and 209 (44%) families, respectively, participated in the present study. Food consumption was assessed by a 3-day food record. A structured questionnaire was used to record the parents' socioeconomic status. Results: The mean dietary vitamin D intake exceeded the recommendation (10 mu g/day) at the age of 3 (11.0 mu g) and 6 months (12.0 mu g), but decreased thereafter being 9.8, 5.0 and 4.1 mu g at 1, 2 and 3 years of age, respectively. Among the children 91, 91, 81, 42 and 26% used vitamin D supplements at the age of 3 and 6 months, and 1, 2 and 3 years, respectively. In children not using vitamin D supplements, vitamin D intake was less than 10 mg/day at all ages. Vitamin D intake from food did not differ in children who used and did not use vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D supplements were the main source of vitamin D intake in all age groups studied, followed by vitamin D-fortified infant formula in 3-month-olds and infant formula and baby foods in 6-month-olds. After the age of 1 year, the most important food sources of vitamin D were margarine, fish, baby foods, low-fat milk and eggs. Sociodemographic factors, especially the number of children in the family and maternal age, were associated with the total vitamin D intake and vitamin D supplement use. Conclusion: Vitamin D supplements are not used according to the dietary recommendations in a substantial proportion of Finnish children.

Published
2006
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