Nutrition
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This study aimed to explore psychological distress, lifestyle, and demographic factors, as well as their relationship to discretionary choices in women of reproductive age during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Australia. ⋯ Public health messaging to promote healthy eating should take into account the effect of psychological distress on health behavior. Messages aimed at maintaining a positive relationship between food intake and mental wellbeing, particularly among vulnerable groups, are warranted.
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The association between major dietary patterns and metabolic health status in adolescents has been understudied, especially in Middle Eastern populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate this association in overweight/obese adolescents. ⋯ We found an inverse association between the Mediterranean-like dietary pattern and odds of MUO in Iranian overweight/obese adolescents, whereas the Western dietary pattern was associated with an increased likelihood of being MUO. Further studies, with a prospective nature, are required to confirm these findings.
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The purpose of this study was to identify lifestyle patterns that are characteristic of overweight and obese European adults in the context of educational level. ⋯ A healthy dietary pattern constituting of a daily intake of fruits and vegetables was inversely associated with being OW/OB in women. Conversely, a diet soft-drink intake was positively associated with being OW/OB in both sexes, probably because of a reduction in overall energy intake. More studies are recommended to clarify the effectiveness of diet soft-drink consumption in controlling caloric intake and as a healthier alternative to regular soft drinks and sweets.
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Socioeconomic inequalities create substantial burdens influencing children's health status and diet quality. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between cumulative socioeconomic vulnerabilities and differences in the food intake of children. ⋯ The findings of this study highlighted that an unhealthy dietary profile was characteristic of European children in families with a high number of SES vulnerabilities. School-based public health programs promoting healthy eating in children should prioritize families with cumulative SES vulnerabilities.
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Osteosarcopenic obesity (OSO; also known as adiposity) is the combination of three critical conditions. This study aimed to define OSO using muscle ultrasonography (US), and examine the relationship between OSO and frailty compared with its constituent components. ⋯ US-defined OSO is strongly associated with frailty in older adults according to the first study to define OSO using RFCSA measures.