Nutrient intakes in an urbanized Micronesian population with a high diabetes prevalence

Ringrose, Helen; Zimmet, Paul

doi:10.1093/ajcn/32.6.1334

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“…For example, populations in Papua New Guinea suffer continuing undernutrition and infection (Ulijaszek, 2000), along with increasing BMI, prevalence of overweight (Benjamin, 2007;Ulijaszek, 1993), and central fat distribution (Norgan, 1987) largely associated with modernization since the 1950s. During this period, intake of protein, energy, and storebought foods increased (Harvey and Heywood, 1983), just as observed in Vanuatu and across the Pacific, including in Fiji (Collins et al, 1996;Taylor et al, 1992), Guam (Guerrero et al, 2008), Kiribati (King et al, 1984a;Taylor et al, 1992), Nauru (King et al, 1984b;Ringrose and Zimmet, 1979;Sicree et al, 1987;Zimmet et al, 1978), New Caledonia (Papoz et al, 1996), Samoa (Baker et al, 1986;Dibello et al, 2009;Galanis et al, 1999), the Solomon Islands (Eason et al, 1987;Friedlaender, 1987), and Tuvulu (Wicking et al, 1981).…”

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Behavioral changes associated with economic development in the South Pacific: Health transition in Vanuatu

Dancause

DeHuff

Soloway

et al. 2011

American J Hum Biol

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Section: Global Implications Of Health Transitionmentioning

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Behavioral changes associated with economic development in the South Pacific: Health transition in Vanuatu

Dancause

DeHuff

Soloway

et al. 2011

American J Hum Biol

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“…The adjusted 24-hour recall method was used as successfully used before. 16 Interviews were conducted in the homes whenever possible so that household measures and the identification and preparation of foodstuffs could be checked.…”

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High density lipoprotein apoprotein variability in a biracial population.

Nestel¹,

Ringrose²,

Taylor³

et al. 1983

Arteriosclerosis

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High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is a sensitive index for coronary disease in affluent societies. We have measured plasma apoprotein A-l levels (the major HDL protein) in randomly selected groups of urban and rural Fijian Melanesians and Indians. Despite higher prevalence rates of coronary disease and diabetes mellitus in Indians, Indian men and women had significantly higher A-l levels than Melanesian men and women. Multivariate analysis was carried out separately in all men and women of both races and also in younger men and women (less than 45 years old) to determine the predictive values of seven variables that might influence A-l levels. These variables accounted for about 16% of the A-l variation and of this more than one-half was due to ethnic origin. The remainder was largely due to three environmental factors: urbanization, alcohol consumption, and physical activity. Men and women aged 20 to 44 years had significantly higher A-l levels in the town than in villages; alcohol drinkers had significantly higher A-l levels than nondrinkers, and in women physical inactivity resulted in significantly lower A-l levels. Age, smoking cigarettes, and body mass index did not contribute to the differences in A-l levels between the two races, despite less smoking and overweight among Indians. This study of a biracial population, that shares a similar environment but differs in cultural habits, has demonstrated the operation of genetic and environmental factors that explain a minor proportion of apoprotein A-l variability.

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“…Changes in the nutritional habits of many populations have been considered, among others, responsible for increased morbidity and mortality from various chronic diseases and also for increased incidence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus [1,2,3].…”

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Nutritional habits of subjects with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Mediterranean Basin: comparison with the non-diabetic population and the dietary recommendations. Multi-Centre Study of the Mediterranean Group for the Study of Diabetes (MGSD)

Thanopoulou¹,

Karamanos²,

Angelico

et al. 2004

Diabetologia

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Aims/hypothesis. The aim of this study was to compare the nutritional habits of Type 2 diabetic patients among Mediterranean countries and also with those of their background population and with the nutritional recommendations of the Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group. Methods. We did a cross-sectional study of 1833 nondiabetic subjects and 1895 patients with Type 2 diabetes, in nine centres in six Mediterranean countries. A dietary questionnaire validated against the 3-Day Diet Diary was used.Results. In diabetic patients the contribution of proteins, carbohydrates and fat to the energy intake varied greatly among centres, ranging from 17.6% to 21.0% for protein, from 37.7% to 53.0% for carbohydrates and from 27.2% to 40.8% for fat, following in every centre the trends of the non-diabetic population. Furthermore, diabetic patients compared to the corresponding background population had: (i) lower energy intake, (ii) lower carbohydrate and higher protein contribution to the energy intake, (iii) higher prevalence of obesity, ranging from 9 to 50%. The adherence to the nutritional recommendations for proteins, carbohydrate and fat was very low ranging from 1.4 to 23.6%, and still decreased when fibre was also considered. Conclusion/interpretation. In diabetic patients of the Mediterranean area: (i) dietary habits vary greatly among countries, according to the same trends of the background population; (ii) the prevalence of obesity is much lower than the 80% reported for patients with diabetes in Western countries; (iii) Carbohydrate intake is decreased with a complementary increase of protein and fat consumption, resulting to a poor compliance with the nutritional recommendations. [Diabetologia (2004) 47:367-376]

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Nutrient intakes in an urbanized Micronesian population with a high diabetes prevalence

Cited by 50 publications

References 13 publications

Behavioral changes associated with economic development in the South Pacific: Health transition in Vanuatu

Behavioral changes associated with economic development in the South Pacific: Health transition in Vanuatu

High density lipoprotein apoprotein variability in a biracial population.

Nutritional habits of subjects with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Mediterranean Basin: comparison with the non-diabetic population and the dietary recommendations. Multi-Centre Study of the Mediterranean Group for the Study of Diabetes (MGSD)

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