Is lifestyle Modification the Key to Counter Chronic Diseases?

Mitrou, Panagiota

doi:10.3390/nu14153007

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“…The role of nutrition in maintaining health and preventing chronic disease is well-known [ 5 ]. Lifestyle modifications such as selecting foods high in nutrient density [ 6 , 7 ] and engaging in moderate-intensity physical activity reduce the risk of chronic diseases [ 8 ]. However, a significant challenge is the lack of consistent access to adequate food—also termed as food insecurity [ 9 ].…”

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Food is Medicine Initiative for Mitigating Food Insecurity in the United States

Sharma,

Sharma

2024

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Objectives: While several food assistance programs in the United States tackle food insecurity, a relatively new program, “Food is Medicine,” (FIM) initiated in some cities not only addresses food insecurity but also targets chronic diseases by customizing the food delivered to its recipients. This review describes federal programs providing food assistance and evaluates the various sub-programs categorized under the FIM initiative.Methods: A literature search was conducted from July 7, 2023 to November 9, 2023 using the search term, “Food is Medicine”, to identify articles indexed within three major electronic databases, PubMed, Medline, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Eligibility criteria for inclusion were: focus on any aspect of the FIM initiative within the United States, and publication as a peer-reviewed journal article in the English language. A total of 180 articles were retrieved; publications outside the eligibility criteria and duplicates were excluded for a final list of 72 publications. Supporting publications related to food insecurity, governmental and organizational websites related to FIM and other programs discussed in this review were also included.Results: The FIM program includes medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries, and produce prescriptions. Data suggest that it has lowered food insecurity, promoted better management of health, improved health outcomes, and has, therefore, lowered healthcare costs.Conclusions: Overall, this umbrella program is having a positive impact on communities that have been offered and participate in this program. Limitations and challenges that need to be overcome to ensure its success are discussed.

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Food is Medicine Initiative for Mitigating Food Insecurity in the United States

Sharma,

Sharma

2024

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“…The latest reports indicate the influence of thyroid hormones on the remodeling of the lipid profile, which influences muscle activity and endurance [5]. Therefore, the causes of metabolic disorders in patients with hypothyroidism should also be investigated in areas other than the thyroid gland, including lifestyle and physical activity, which may influence disease course and, consequently, affect quality of life [6][7][8]. This represents a modern, holistic research approach to the challenges individuals with hypothyroidism face.…”

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Lifestyle and Quality of Life of Women with Diagnosed Hypothyroidism in the Context of Metabolic Disorders

Janota,

Szczepańska,

Noras

et al. 2023

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The lifestyle causes of metabolic disorders in patients with hypothyroidism should be investigated. We aimed to assess the lifestyle and quality of life of women diagnosed with hypothyroidism and search for the presence of differences between the lifestyle and quality of life of women with and without diagnosed lipid metabolism disorders. This study included 311 women. To assess the differences between the groups with and without metabolic disorders, a non-parametric Mann–Whitney U test was performed. Of the products that were potentially beneficial for health, statistically significant differences in the average frequency of consumption were observed for legume seeds (p = 0.014), and of the products potentially unbeneficial for health, the frequencies of consumption of fried dishes (p = 0.016) and fast-food products (p = 0.001) were significant. Only 11.9% rated their free-time physical activity as high. The quality of life was significantly different between the groups. The lifestyle was moderately appropriate. Compared with women with lipid metabolism disorders, women without them exhibited a higher frequency of correct dietary behaviors regarding the consumption of products with a potentially beneficial effect and sleeping duration. Women without lipid metabolism disorders had a better quality of life. Women with hypothyroidism should be educated about the beneficial aspects of the regular consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and fish and sleeping for the optimal amount of time.

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