scholarly journals Diet quality indices in relation to metabolic syndrome in an Indigenous Cree (Eeyouch) population in northern Québec, Canada

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 172-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathilde Lavigne-Robichaud ◽  
Jean-Claude Moubarac ◽  
Stéfanie Lantagne-Lopez ◽  
Louise Johnson-Down ◽  
Malek Batal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Dietary Energy ◽  
Quality Indices ◽  
Dietary Energy Intake ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveTo assess associations between three diet quality indices and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the Cree (Eeyouch) of northern Québec, Canada, as well as to evaluate their pertinence in this Indigenous context.DesignThe alternative-Healthy Eating Index 2010 (aHEI-2010), the Food Quality Score (FQS) and the contribution of ultra-processed products (UPP) to total daily dietary energy intake using the NOVA classification were calculated from 24 h food recalls. MetS was determined with the latest harmonized definition. Logistic regressions assessed the relationship between quintiles of dietary quality scores with MetS and its components.SettingStudy sample from the 2005–2009 cross-sectional Nituuchischaayihititaau Aschii Environment-and-Health Study.SubjectsEeyouch (n 811) from seven James Bay communities (≥18 years old).ResultsMetS prevalence was 56·6 % with 95·4 % abdominal adiposity, 50·1 % elevated fasting plasma glucose, 43·4 % hypertension, 38·6 % elevated TAG and 44·5 % reduced HDL cholesterol. Comparing highest and lowest quintiles of scores, adjusted OR (95 % CI) of MetS was 0·70 (0·39, 1·08; P-trend=0·05) for aHEI-2010, 1·06 (0·63, 1·76; P-trend=0·87) for FQS and 1·90 (1·14, 3·17; P-trend=0·04) for the contribution of UPP to total daily dietary energy intake.ConclusionsAlthough diet quality indices have been associated with cardiometabolic risk, only the dietary intake of UPP was significantly associated with MetS in the Eeyouch. Indices tailored to the food environment of northern communities are essential to further understand the impact of diet quality in this context.

scholarly journals Soup consumption is associated with a lower dietary energy density and a better diet quality in US adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 111 (8) ◽  
pp. 1474-1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Zhu ◽  
James H. Hollis
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
The United States ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Food Type ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Dietary Energy ◽  
Dietary Energy Density

Epidemiological studies have revealed that soup consumption is associated with a lower risk of obesity. Moreover, intervention studies have reported that soup consumption aids in body-weight management. However, little is known about mechanisms that can explain these findings. The objective of the present study was to investigate associations between soup consumption and daily energy intake, dietary energy density (ED), nutrient intake and diet quality. Adults aged 19–64 years who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys during 2003–8 were included in the study. Soup consumers were identified from the first dietary recall using the United States Department of Agriculture food codes and combination food type from the dietary data. Compared with non-consumers (n9307), soup consumers (n1291) had a lower body weight (P= 0·002), a lower waist circumference (P= 0·001) and a trend towards a lower total energy intake (P= 0·087). Soup consumption was associated with a lower dietary ED (P< 0·001); this was independent of whether data on beverage or water consumption were included. Diet quality, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index 2005, was significantly better in soup consumers (P= 0·008). Soup consumption was also associated with a reduced intake of total fat and an increased intake of protein, carbohydrate and dietary fibre, as well as several vitamins and minerals (P< 0·05 for all). However, it was also associated with a higher intake of Na (P< 0·001). The relationship between soup consumption and body weight could be due to a reduced dietary ED and an improved diet quality. Consumers need to pay attention to their Na intake and choose low-Na products for a healthier diet.

scholarly journals Consumption of bakery products, sweetened soft drinks and yogurt among children aged 6–7 years: association with nutrient intake and overall diet quality

2003 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Rodríguez-Artalejo ◽  
Esther López García ◽  
Lydia Gorgojo ◽  
Carmen Garcés ◽  
Miguel Ángel Royo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Bakery Products ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Saturated Fats ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

The present study tests the hypothesis that higher consumption of bakery products, sweetened soft drinks and yogurt is associated with higher intake of energy, saturated fats, sugars and worse overall diet quality among Spanish children. This is a cross-sectional study covering 1112 children aged 6.0–7.0 years in four Spanish cities. Nutrient and food intake were obtained through a food-frequency questionnaire, and overall diet quality calculated using the healthy-eating index (HEI) developed by <bibr rid="b20">Kennedy et al. (1995)</bibr>. Standardized methods were used to measure anthropometric variables. Associations of interest were summarized as the difference in nutrient and food consumption between the value of the fifth and the first quintile of consumption (dq) of bakery products, sweetened soft drinks or yogurt, adjusted for energy intake and BMI. Bakery products, sweetened soft drinks and yogurt supplied 15·5, 1·0 and 5·6 % energy intake respectively. Higher consumption of these three foods was associated with greater energy intake (P<0·001), but not with higher BMI. Consumption of bakery products was associated with the proportion of energy derived from intake of total carbohydrates (dq 4·5 %, P<0·001) and sugars (dq 2 %, P<0·001), but did not show association with the HEI. Consumption of sweetened soft drinks was associated with a lower consumption of milk (dq −88 ml, P<0·001) and Ca (dq −175 m/, P<0·001), and worse HEI (dq −2, P<0·01). Consumption of yogurt, while associated with higher energy intake from saturated fats (dq 1·77 %, P<0·001) and sugars (dq 2·02 %, P<0·001), showed no association with the HEI. Differences in the intake of nutrients and foods across quintiles of consumption of bakery products, sweetened soft drinks and yogurt were usually very small. We conclude that the impact of the consumption of bakery products, sweetened soft drinks and yogurt on the quality of the diet of Spanish children is only modest, although it may contribute to aggravating certain unhealthy characteristics of their diet, particularly excess energy, saturated fats and sugars. Therefore, consumption of bakery products and sweetened soft drinks should be moderated, and priority given to consumption of low-fat, low-sugar yogurt.

scholarly journals The cut-off values of dietary energy intake for determining metabolic syndrome in hemodialysis patients: A clinical cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. e0193742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuyen Van Duong ◽  
Te-Chih Wong ◽  
Hsi-Hsien Chen ◽  
Tzen-Wen Chen ◽  
Tso-Hsiao Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Dietary Energy ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Energy Intake

scholarly journals Diet quality among Iranian adolescents needs improvement

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 615-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Azadbakht ◽  
Fahime Akbari ◽  
Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Quality Indices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutrient Adequacy ◽  
Mean Adequacy Ratio ◽  
Systematic Cluster

AbstractObjectiveDiet in adolescence is important not only because of adolescents’ rapid growth but also due to its influence on future chronic diseases. On the other hand, dietary quality indices are noteworthy and useful approaches to evaluate dietary intakes. Thus the present study was conducted to assess dietary quality indices in adolescents.DesignCross-sectional.SettingsThe data were collected from schools in Isfahan, Iran.SubjectsFemale students (n 265) aged 11–13 years were enrolled using systematic cluster-random sampling in Isfahan (Iran). Dietary intakes were assessed by a validated FFQ. Diet quality indices including dietary diversity score (DDS), the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and mean adequacy ratio (MAR) across ten nutrients were calculated.ResultsMean DDS, HEI score and MAR were 6·15 (sd 1·61) out of 10 points, 63·90 (sd 19·86) out of 100 points and 1·32 (sd 0·61), respectively. Mean nutrient adequacy ratio of all nutrients was above 1 except for vitamin D (0·53 (sd 0·51)). Those in the highest tertile of DDS had the most favourable anthropometric variables in comparison to the lowest tertile. There were no significant associations between HEI score and BMI, central or abdominal obesity and blood pressure. Those in the highest tertile of MAR had higher BMI, waist circumference and hip circumference.ConclusionsDiet quality of Isfahani adolescents needs improvement. It may imply the necessity of implementing nutritional instructive policies in this age group and their parents.

scholarly journals Diet Quality Indices and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2018 ◽  
Vol 187 (12) ◽  
pp. 2651-2661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo-Chong Chen ◽  
Woon-Puay Koh ◽  
Nithya Neelakantan ◽  
Jian-Min Yuan ◽  
Li-Qiang Qin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Quality Indices ◽  
Hypertension Status ◽  
Incident Cases

Abstract We aimed to test whether predefined dietary patterns that are inversely related to risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Western populations were similarly associated with lower T2D risk in an Asian population. We included 45,411 middle-aged and older participants (ages 45–74 years) in the Singapore Chinese Health Study who were free of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease at baseline (1993–1998). Participants were followed up for T2D diagnosis through 2010. Dietary information was collected using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Dietary pattern scores were calculated for the alternate Mediterranean diet (aMED), Alternate Healthy Eating Index 2010 (AHEI-2010), the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, an overall plant-based diet index, and a healthful plant-based diet index. During a median of 11.1 years of follow-up, 5,207 incident cases of T2D occurred. After adjustment for multiple potential confounders, the 5 dietary pattern scores were significantly associated with 16% (for aMED) to 29% (for DASH) lower risks of T2D when comparing the highest score quintiles with the lowest (all P-for-trend values < 0.001). These associations did not vary substantially by baseline age, sex, body mass index, or hypertension status but were limited to nonsmokers (aMED: P for interaction < 0.001; AHEI-2010: P for interaction = 0.03). Adherence to a high-quality diet, as reflected by several predefined diet quality indices derived in Western populations, was significantly associated with lower T2D risk in an Asian population.

Socioeconomic and Cultural Correlates of Diet Quality in the Canadian Arctic: Results from the 2007–2008 Inuit Health Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracey Galloway ◽  
Louise Johnson-Down ◽  
Grace M. Egeland
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Nutrition Transition ◽  
Canadian Arctic ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Regional Variability ◽  
Cultural Variables ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: We examined the impact of socioeconomic and cultural factors on dietary quality in adult Inuit living in the Canadian Arctic. Methods: Interviews and a 24-h dietary recall were administered to 805 men and 1292 women from Inuit regions in the Canadian Arctic. We examined the effect of age, sex, education, income, employment, and cultural variables on respondents' energy, macronutrient intake, sodium/potassium ratio, and healthy eating index. Logistic regression was used to assess the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on diet quality indicators. Results: Age was positively associated with traditional food (TF) consumption and greater energy from protein but negatively associated with total energy and fibre intake. Associations between SES and diet quality differed considerably between men and women and there was considerable regional variability in diet quality measures. Age and cultural variables were significant predictors of diet quality in logistic regression. Increased age and use of the Inuit language in the home were the most significant predictors of TF consumption. Conclusions: Our findings are consistent with studies reporting a nutrition transition in circumpolar Inuit. We found considerable variability in diet quality and complex interaction between SES and cultural variables producing mixed effects that differ by age and gender.

scholarly journals Association of Diet Quality Indices with Longitudinal Changes in Kidney Function in U.S. Hispanics/Latinos

Kidney360 ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 10.34067/KID.0004552020
Author(s):  
Celestin Missikpode ◽  
Ana C. Ricardo ◽  
Ramon A. Durazo-Arvizu ◽  
Anjella Manoharan ◽  
Josiemer Mattei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Function ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Urine Albumin ◽  
Incident Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Egfr Decline

Background: Recent studies suggest an association between diet quality and incident chronic kidney disease. However, Hispanics/Latinos were under-represented in these studies. We examined the relationship of diet quality with change in kidney function in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Methods: Individuals who participated in HCHS/SOL Visits 1 (2008-2011) and 2 (2014-2017) were analyzed (n=9921). Alternate Healthy Eating Index 2010 (AHEI-2010), Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and Mediterranean Diet (MeDS) scores were used as measures of dietary quality and were calculated from two 24-hour dietary recalls administered at Visit 1 and categorized into quartiles of each dietary score (higher quartiles correspond to a healthier diet). Kidney function was assessed at both visits using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR). Annualized change was computed as the difference in eGFR or UACR between visits divided by follow-up time in years. Linear regression models were used to examine the association between quartiles of each dietary quality index and annualized change in eGFR and UACR adjusted for potential confounders. Results: At Visit 1, mean (SD) age was 41 (SD=0.28) years and 56% were female. The baseline mean eGFR was 107.1 mL/min/1.73 m2 and baseline median UACR was 6.1 mg/g. On average, eGFR declined by 0.65 mL/min/1.73 m2 per year and UACR increased by 0.79 mg/g per year over a 6-year period. Lower AHEI-2010 quartiles were associated with eGFR decline in a dose-response manner (p trend=0.02). Higher AHEI-2010 quartiles showed trend toward lower annualized change in UACR, but the result was not significant. Neither MeDS nor DASH scores were associated with eGFR decline or change in UACR. Conclusions: Unhealthy diet assessed by AHEI-2010 was associated with kidney function decline. Improving the quality of the foods/nutrients comprised within the AHEI-2010 may help maintain kidney function in the Hispanic/Latino community

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