Dietary patterns, Mediterranean diet and obesity in postmenopausal women

Papavagelis, Christos; Avgeraki, Evaggelia; Augoulea, Areti; Stamatelopoulos, Kimon; Lambrinoudaki, Ιrene; Yannakoulia, Mary

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.02.001

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“…Our results indicate that the frequency of legumes consumption (3-6 times/week) is satisfactory to the dietary guidelines for middle eastern countries (62). Moreover, our results are similar to previously reported studies in Jordan (63) and Greece (64), where legume consumption was shown to be 3-4 times per week, and more frequent than other Mediterranean countries such as Spain and Italy (once per week) (65,66). This signifies a preservation of legume consumption in Lebanon although the concomitant tendency to shift to more westernized diets (42).…”

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confidence: 91%

Iron intake among Lebanese women: sociodemographic factors, iron-rich dietary patterns, and preparation of hummus, a Mediterranean dish

Doumani

Maalouly

Bou-Maroun

et al. 2021

Food & Nutrition Research

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Background: Plant-based foods such as hummus are alternative to animal protein, and when properly prepared, they help to alleviate nutritional iron deficiency that leads to anemia, a global health problem. Objective: The objective was to assess iron intake among Lebanese women and related participant's characteristics, discern iron-rich dietary patterns, evaluate their association with nutrients intake and participant's sociodemographic characteristics, and identify the women preparing hummus traditionally and properly for an enhanced iron bioavailability. Design: A cross-sectional study of 400 Lebanese women (18-74 years old) was conducted in Lebanon. Data from a questionnaire, including sociodemographic and health characteristics, dietary intake, and hummus preparation and consumption, were collected. Dietary data were obtained by a food frequency questionnaire and a 24-h recall. Dietary patterns were identified by principal component analysis. Linear regression and binomial logistic regression models were used to explore the association between the intake of dietary iron, its patterns, and the participants' characteristics. Results: About 60% of the women had iron intake deficiency, especially with lower income (odds ratio [OR] = 1.88, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.107, 3.194). Four iron-rich dietary patterns were identified: legumes; organ/lunch meat and chicken; canned fish; and beef and hummus. The factor scores of the latter were positively correlated with protein, vitamin C, iron, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin A with r = 0.195 and P < 0.01 for all. No significant difference was shown among the women's sociodemographic characteristics for the consumption of the hummus-related pattern. Only 9.2 and 22.7% of the women considered proper preparation of chickpea and hummus, respectively, which significantly (P < 0.05) correlated with older women (66.7%). Discussion & Conclusion: The majority of the Lebanese women still have iron intake deficiency and the minority reported proper preparation of hummus. Intervention programs spreading awareness among Lebanese women are needed for encouraging adequate iron intake and considering proper steps to improve iron bioavailability from plant-based food.

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confidence: 91%

Iron intake among Lebanese women: sociodemographic factors, iron-rich dietary patterns, and preparation of hummus, a Mediterranean dish

Doumani

Maalouly

Bou-Maroun

et al. 2021

Food & Nutrition Research

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“…The studies over the association between dietary patterns and obesity using the posteriori methods concluded that higher intakes of high‐fiber cereal, fruits, and vegetables products were inversely associated with obesity (Huybrechts et al, 2017; Livingstone & McNaughton, 2017; Papavagelis et al, 2018; Shaker‐Hosseini & Ghodrati, 2017; Shu et al, 2015; Slagter et al, 2018; Zhang et al, 2015). However, odds of obesity increased in dietary patterns with greater intakes of red meat, refined grains, and carbohydrates (Huybrechts et al, 2017; Livingstone & McNaughton, 2017; Papavagelis et al, 2018; Shaker‐Hosseini & Ghodrati, 2017; Shu et al, 2015; Slagter et al, 2018; Zhang et al, 2015). In this regard, a cross‐sectional study investigated the association between traditional dietary pattern and obesity among Chinese adults (Shu et al, 2015).…”

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Empirically derived dietary patterns and obesity among Iranian Adults: Yazd Health Study‐TAMYZ and Shahedieh cohort study

Sarkhosh-Khorasani

Mozaffari‐Khosravi

Mirzaei

et al. 2020

Food Science & Nutrition

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The aim was to determine the relationship between dietary patterns derived by principal component analysis (PCA) in association with obesity from a large group of Iranian adults in the urban and suburb areas. A cross‐sectional study was conducted on 10,693 Iranian adults. The data were collected from two cohort studies: Shahedieh city annexed to Yazd area as well as Yazd Health Study (YaHS)‐TAMYZ (Yazd Nutrition Survey in Persian) in urban area. Dietary intakes were assessed using a validated semi‐quantitative food frequency questionnaire. The PCA was applied to identify the dietary patterns. Multiple logistic regressions were run to assess the relationship between dietary patterns and obesity. In Shahedieh cohort study, three major dietary patterns were identified traditional, unhealthy, and prudent pattern. Prudent pattern was associated with lower odds of obesity (OR: 0.68; 95% CI: 0.53, 0.88). Higher adherence to the unhealthy (OR: 1.24; 95% CI: 1.02, 1.50) and traditional (OR: 1.38; 95% CI: 1.11, 1.72) patterns was related to greater odds of obesity. Moreover, we identified traditional and unhealthy dietary patterns in YaHS study. Higher adherence to the unhealthy dietary pattern was associated with greater odds of obesity (OR: 1.21 95% CI: 1.02, 1.44). Greater adherence to unhealthy dietary patterns was associated with higher odds of obesity in participants. Greater adherence to traditional and prudent dietary patterns increased and decreased the obesity odds, respectively. Further prospective studies are needed to find out the causal relationship between the variables.

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“…Sirt3 is a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)-dependent deacetylase, which provides mitochondrial protection in response to oxidative stress, hyperglycemia, and fatty acid exposure. 38 Sirt3 activation promotes acylcarnitine metabolism and protects against NAFLD, 28 which correlates with liver histology observed with E4orf1 mice. We Obesity studies also found genes for two members of the shelterincomplex, Terf2 and Tpp1 upregulated in the liver of E4orf1 mice.…”

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Antidiabetic E4orf1 protein prevents hepatic steatosis and reduces markers of aging-related cellular damage in high fat fed older mice

Mostofinejad

Akheruzzaman

Siddik

et al. 2021

BMJ Open Diab Res Care

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IntroductionOlder age is associated with greater prevalence of hyperinsulinemia, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease. These metabolic conditions and aging are bidirectionally linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and telomere attrition. Although effectively addressing these conditions is important for influencing the health and the lifespan, it is particularly challenging in older age. We reported that E4orf1, a protein derived from human adenovirus Ad36, reduces hyperinsulinemia, improves glucose clearance, and protects against hepatic steatosis in younger mice exposed to high fat diet (HFD). Here, we tested if E4orf1 will improve glycemic control, liver fat accumulation, mitochondrial integrity, and reduce telomere attrition in older mice.Research design and methodsWe used 9-month-old mice that inducibly expressed E4orf1 in adipose tissue and non-E4orf1 expressing control mice. Mice were maintained on a 60% (kcal) HFD for 20 weeks and glycemic control was determined by intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test at week 20. Following 20 weeks of HF-feeding, mice were sacrificed and liver tissues collected to determine the expression of aging genes using qRT-PCR based RT2 Profiler PCR array.ResultsCompared with the control mice, E4orf1 significantly improved glycemic control and reduced hepatic steatosis and fibrosis. Additionally, E4orf1 maintained markers of mitochondrial integrity and telomere attrition.ConclusionE4orf1 has the potential to improve glycemic control in older mice, and the improvement persists even after longer term exposure. E4orf1 expression also maintains mitochondrial integrity and telomere attrition, thus delaying age-associated diseases. This provides strong evidence for therapeutic utility of E4orf1 in improving age-associated metabolic and cellular changes that occur with aging in humans.

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Dietary patterns, Mediterranean diet and obesity in postmenopausal women

Cited by 24 publications

References 34 publications

Iron intake among Lebanese women: sociodemographic factors, iron-rich dietary patterns, and preparation of hummus, a Mediterranean dish

Iron intake among Lebanese women: sociodemographic factors, iron-rich dietary patterns, and preparation of hummus, a Mediterranean dish

Empirically derived dietary patterns and obesity among Iranian Adults: Yazd Health Study‐TAMYZ and Shahedieh cohort study

Antidiabetic E4orf1 protein prevents hepatic steatosis and reduces markers of aging-related cellular damage in high fat fed older mice

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