Evaluation of adherence to Mediterranean diet and association with clinical and biological markers in an Italian population

Barnaba, Lorenzo; Intorre, Federica; Azzini, Elena; Ciarapica, Donatella; Venneria, Eugenia; Foddai, Maria Stella; Maiani, Francesca; Raguzzini, Anna; Polito, Angela

doi:10.1016/j.nut.2020.110813

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“…Similarly, in Steffen et al [ 44 ], a significantly lower percentage was reported for increased TG concentration in the high adherence to MD group compared to the low adherence group. In contrast, in two studies led by Barnaba and by Matei, a higher concentration of TG was reported in the high-moderate adherence group and in the high adherence group, respectively, compared to the low adherence group [ 96 , 101 ]. Additionally, in the study led by Aridi, a higher, but not significant, percentage reported increased TG concentration in the high adherence to MD group compared to the low adherence group [ 95 ].…”

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“…Not relevant to the topic examined studies, studies including population <18 years old, studies in which validated tool for assessment of MD were not used and in which the level of adherence was not clearly described were excluded. Overall, 58 studies were characterized as acceptable for the systematic review [ 39 , 40 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 49 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 , 80 , 81 , 82 , 83 , 84 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 , 92 , 93 , 94 , 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 , 99 ,…”

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“…The quality of the 58 included studies was examined according to the NOS [ 50 ]. Five studies were characterized as unsatisfactory due to their ratings (2–4 stars) [ 43 , 67 , 75 , 80 , 107 ], whereas for 17 studies the quality was only satisfactory (5–6 stars) [ 39 , 49 , 61 , 63 , 71 , 86 , 92 , 93 , 94 , 96 , 97 , 100 , 104 , 105 ]. The majority of the included studies ( n = 28) [ 40 , 44 , 45 , 47 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 62 , 65 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 72 , 74 , 76 , 77 , 79 , 81 , 82 , 83 , 84 , 85 , 87 , 88 , 95 , 101 , 103 , 106 ] were good quality studies (7–8 stars), and eight studies were at the top of quality studies scoring 9 stars [ 46 …”

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“…On the contrary, in two studies, the mean HDL cholesterol concentration was higher in low adherence compared to high adherence groups [ 101 , 102 ]. Only in Barnaba et al, no difference regarding the mean HDL concentration was found between the moderate-high adherence group and the low adherence to MD group [ 96 ].…”

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Impact of the Level of Adherence to Mediterranean Diet on the Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

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High adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) has been associated with a lower prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). The present study aimed to investigate the impact of MD adherence on parameters of MetS. A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane Central Registry of Clinical Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases. Observational studies that recorded adherence to MD and components/measures of the MetS, such as waist circumference (WC), blood pressure (BP), fasting blood glucose (FBG), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (TG), were included in this study. A total of 58 studies were included in our study. WC and TG were significantly lower in the high adherence MD group (SMD: −0.20, (95%CI: −0.40, −0.01), SMD: −0.27 (95%CI: −0.27, −0.11), respectively), while HDL cholesterol was significantly higher in the same group (SMD: −0.28 (95%CI: 0.07, 0.50). There was no difference in FBG and SBP among the two groups (SMD: −0.21 (95%CI: −0.54, 0.12) & SMD: −0.15 (95%CI: −0.38, 0.07), respectively). MD may have a positive impact on all parameters of MetS. However, further research is needed in this field.

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“…The modern-day change in food choices is the results of lifestyle standardization, enhanced technologies in food production and processing and limited time for culinary activities. This caused for example the progressive erosion of Mediterranean food cultures ( 36 , 37 ). Moreover, environmental emergence, such as water scarcity in most Mediterranean countries and land wasting also has deleterious consequences on Mediterranean food production.…”

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Rethinking Urban and Food Policies to Improve Citizens Safety After COVID-19 Pandemic

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The ongoing pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is literally changing the world. From December 2019 to date, more than 22 million cases have been reported worldwide and global health institutions are acting to slow down the virus transmission and are looking for possible prevention strategies in case of a new outbreak. As in other endemic or pandemic phenomena, the issues mostly covered by scientific and media attention are related to the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of COVID-19. However, a still neglected issue regards the adoption of a more systemic approach considering the close connection among the infection, the environment, and human behaviors, including the role of diet and urban management. To shed light on this issue, we brought together a faculty group involving experts in environment and biodiversity, food safety, human nutrition, and behavior, bioprospecting, as well as medical doctors having a deep knowledge of the complex historical relationship between humanity and vector-borne infections. Two main aspects emerged from the integrative overview of the current COVID-19 pandemic: (i) the scientific community should start sharing social actions and policy advocacy based on the assumption that human health strongly depends upon a sustainable exploitation of natural resources in populated areas; (ii) the specific strategic role of the cities in developing sustainable food systems and promoting healthy dietary patterns. Definitely, some priority issues should be addressed to achieve these goals, such as global efforts to increase food safety and security, which would benefit from urban and peri-urban agriculture enhancement, smallholder food producers support, and ecosystem services and local biodiversity maintenance.

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Critical evaluation of the questionnaires assessing adherence to the Mediterranean diet that are based on servings

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Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases

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Evaluation of adherence to Mediterranean diet and association with clinical and biological markers in an Italian population

Cited by 18 publications

References 41 publications

Impact of the Level of Adherence to Mediterranean Diet on the Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Impact of the Level of Adherence to Mediterranean Diet on the Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Rethinking Urban and Food Policies to Improve Citizens Safety After COVID-19 Pandemic

Critical evaluation of the questionnaires assessing adherence to the Mediterranean diet that are based on servings

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