Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism - Volume Pre-press, issue Pre-press
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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism publishes original scientific papers on metabolism, including diabesity and eating disorders; nutrition (epidemiological, basic, clinical and artificial); dietary and nutritional practices and management and their impact on health from prevention to treatment.
The journal hosts the proceedings of relevant congresses and presents shorter notices focused on the original character of the Mediterranean nutritional civilisation. In addition, this journal is intended as a platform for scientific debate and knowledge-sharing among students and clinical practitioners, and between them and the broader scientific community, and finally as a tool for promoting and enhancing scientific cooperation.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Egg consumption may be associated with the risk of depression. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to assess this possible relationship in the context of the Birjand longitudinal aging study (BLAS). METHODS: In this cross-sectional study PHQ-9 was used to assess depression in a total of 1364 adults above 60 years of age, participating in the first stage of BLAS between September 2018 to April 2019. Socio-demographic information, anthropometric indices, and number of whole eggs consumed per week were assessed. Depression was assessed across the egg consumption groups: low (≤1 eggs/week), moderate (≥2 to ≤3 eggs/week), and high…(≥4 eggs/week), and the association was investigated using logistic regression. RESULTS: Mean egg intake in the studied population was 2.4 eggs/week. In the crude model and after adjustment for age and sex, moderate and high egg consumption were both associated with lower risk of depression in older adults (P ≤0.05). Adjustment for more confounding variables revealed that only moderate egg consumption protected against depression, while high egg consumers were still at risk of depression. CONCLUSION: Both moderate and high egg intake had reverse association with depression, and reduced the odds of depression among the elderly to approximately 30–40%. Future longitudinal studies could better confirm this association.
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Abstract: BACKGROUND: Workplace barriers to physical activity (PA) and sedentary work contribute to obesity. Workplace lifestyle interventions are needed to reduce sedentary behavior. OBJECTIVE: The study evaluates the effects of a self-monitoring PA protocol plus diet on general health of workers with obesity. METHODS: Thirty-nine workers affected by obesity were enrolled in this pilot intervention study. Monthly and daily PA diary, six-minute walking test (6MWT), Short Form-36 health survey (SF-36), and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) results were evaluated prior (T0) and at the end of the study (T1). A personalized low-calorie diet based on the Mediterranean…diet model was also implemented. Participants followed the protocol from one to three months depending on the date of recruitment. RESULTS: Significant improvements in SF36 and GPAQ scores were recorded, along with reductions in sedentary activity, weight, and BMI (p < 0.001). 6MWT significantly increased from 462.5 [412.5–500] m at T0 to 500 [462.5–550] m at T1 (p < 0.001). A multiple linear regression analysis to investigate the impact of selected covariates (PA, body weight reduction, and sedentary time) on the 6MWT was significant in men. CONCLUSIONS: PA self-monitoring protocols and diets are effective and sustainable for workplace interventions. PA should be part of daily medical practice and occupational physicians should encourage behavioral changes in workers.
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Abstract: BACKGROUND: Postprandial Glucose Excursion (PPGE) control is one of the goals of diabetes therapy. Patients should count meal carbohydrates but it is often inaccurate. Automated Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop (AHCL) systems may overcome carbohydrate count mistakes and aid to improve PPGE control. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of switching from manual Sensor Augmented Pump (SAP) to AHCL on PPGE in Type 1 Diabetic (T1D) subjects. METHODS: In 15 T1D patients using manual SAP, the Area Under the Curve (AUC) after breakfast, lunch and dinner was calculated for two weeks before (T0), immediately (T1) and 3 months…(T2) after switching to 780 G AHCL system. Total Daily Dose (TDD), Time Above/Below/In Range (TAR, TBR, TIR), BMI, A1c, lipid profile and Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQ) were considered. RESULTS: A significant reduction in AUC was observed for breakfast and dinner at T2 and for lunch and dinner at T1. TIR increased, while TAR and TBR reduced significantly from T0 to T1 and T2. For A1c, BMI and plasma lipids no statistically significant differences were observed, although A1c decreased from 7.2% to 6.8%. TDD increased significantly, due to the automatic correction boluses. DTSQ score at T2 was 33 (range 32–34, max 36). CONCLUSIONS: After switching to AHCL, PPGE decreased rapidly by automatic correction boluses, without weight gain. Meal management simplification and glucose control improvement were associated with high satisfaction scores.
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