Independent and combined effects of handgrip strength and adherence to a Mediterranean diet on blood pressure in Chilean children

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Related with Physical Fitness and Physical Activity in Schoolchildren Aged 6–13

“…Childhood and adolescence are key stages in the acquisition of lifestyles, since a physically active life, in which people can acquire an adequate level of PF, and healthy eating habits, are important determinants of present and future health [5,17]. For this reason, the relationship between adherence to the MD and different parameters of PF has been analysed in several studies [18][19][20][21][22], as well as with PA level [18,19,22]. Thus, some studies point out that a combination of high levels of muscle strength and an optimal adherence to MD are associated with healthier metabolic profile [20,21], as well as to a better health-related quality of life [23].…”

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Related with Physical Fitness and Physical Activity in Schoolchildren Aged 6-13

“…This fact could be explained to some degree by the abovementioned relationship with PA, since a higher participation in PA (as a result of active lifestyle) could increase PF level [47]. Likewise, recent studies have showed an association between muscle strength and optimal adherence to the MD [19][20][21]. Thus, the combination of an optimal adherence to MD, followed by appropriate levels of muscular fitness, seems to provide the highest protection against cardiometabolic risk [21].…”

“…We must not forget that both childhood and adolescence are key stages in the acquisition of lifestyles, since a physically active life, in which people can acquire an adequate level of PF, and healthy eating habits, are important determinants of present and future health [5,17]. For this reason, the relationship between adherence to the MD and different parameters of PF has been analysed in several studies [18][19][20][21][22], as well as with PA level [18,19,22]. Thus, some studies point out that a combination of high levels of muscle strength and an optimal adherence to MD are associated with healthier metabolic profile [20,21], as well as to a better health-related quality of life [23].…”

“…For this reason, the relationship between adherence to the MD and different parameters of PF has been analysed in several studies [18][19][20][21][22], as well as with PA level [18,19,22]. Thus, some studies point out that a combination of high levels of muscle strength and an optimal adherence to MD are associated with healthier metabolic profile [20,21], as well as to a better health-related quality of life [23]. In addition to this, a positive association has been found between adherence to the MD and CRF [18,19,23,24], as well as speed-agility [25], but only in males.…”

“…Notwithstanding, some of the positive associations cited above were found in studies developed outside the Mediterranean region like South America [19][20][21], where the type of food could vary with those found in the Mediterranean region [27]. Thus, the Region of Murcia is located in the south of Spain, where several studies have been carried out [22,28].…”