scholarly journals Dietary Intake and Obesity among Filipino Americans in New Jersey

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Persephone Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
First Generation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Filipino Americans ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
International Guideline ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Actual Height

The prevalence of obesity is a public concern and is linked to chronic diseases. Filipino Americans have a high prevalence rate of hypertension and diabetes. This study investigated the dietary intake of first-generation Filipino Americans (n=210). In addition, it provides a comparison of the obesity rates using the International guideline and the WHO Asian recommendation. The dietary intake included caloric, carbohydrate, and fat intake and was determined using the Block Brief Food Frequency Questionnaire. The anthropometric measurements included actual height, weight, and waist measurements. The body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were categorized using the International guideline and the WHO Asian recommendation to determine obesity. The caloric and carbohydrate intake were normal; however, fat intake was increased. The BMI and waist circumference showed substantial difference when using the International and Asian guidelines to determine obesity. The results highlight the increased health risks of Filipino American immigrants including a high dietary fat intake and an increased obesity rate.

scholarly journals RMR-Related MAP2K6 Gene Variation on the Risk of Overweight/Obesity in Children: A 3-Year Panel Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Myoungsook Lee ◽  
Yunkyoung Lee ◽  
Inhae Kang ◽  
Jieun Shin ◽  
Sungbin R. Sorn
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Resting Metabolic Rate ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Snp Array ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Korean Children ◽  
Gene Variation ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

From a pilot GWAS, seven MAP2K6 (MEK6) SNPs were significantly associated with resting metabolic rate (RMR) in obese children aged 8–9 years. The aim of this study was to investigate how RMR-linked MEK6 variation affected obesity in Korean children. With the follow-up students (77.9%) in the 3-year panel study, the changes of the variables associated with obesity (such as anthropometrics, blood biochemistry, and dietary intake) were collected. After the MEK6 SNPs were screened by Affymetrix Genome-Wide Human SNP array 6.0, the genotyping of the seven MEK6 SNPs was performed via SNaPshot assay. As the prevalence of obesity (≥85th percentile) increased from 19.4% to 25.5%, the rates of change of the variables RMR, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and dietary intake (energy and carbohydrate intakes) increased. The rate of overweight/obesity was higher in all mutant alleles of the seven MEK6 SNPs than it was in the matched children without mutant alleles. However, over the 3-year study period, RMRs were only significantly increased by the mutants of two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), rs996229 and rs756942, mainly related to male overweight/obesity as both WC and SBP levels increased. In the mutants of two of the SNPs, the odds ratio of overweight/obesity risk was six times higher in the highest tercile of fat intake and SBP than those of the lowest tercile. For personalized medicine to prevent pediatric obesity, SBP, WC, and dietary fat intake should be observed, particularly if boys have mutants of MEK6 SNPs, rs9916229, or rs756942.

scholarly journals The Relation between Aerobic Fitness, Muscular Fitness, and Obesity in Children from Three Countries at Different Stages of the Physical Activity Transition

ISRN Obesity ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Héroux ◽  
V. Onywera ◽  
M. S. Tremblay ◽  
K. B. Adamo ◽  
J. Lopez Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Muscular Fitness ◽  
Mexican Children ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Fitness Measures ◽  
The Relationship

Background. The physical activity transition is contributing to an increase in childhood obesity and a decrease in fitness worldwide. This study compared body composition and fitness measures in children from three countries and examined intercountry differences in the relationship between these variables. Methods. Participants consisted of 736 Canadian, 193 Mexican, and 179 Kenyan children aged 9–13 years. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, triceps skinfolds, aerobic fitness, and muscular fitness were measured. Linear regression was used to examine associations between variables. Results. The prevalence of obesity was the highest in Mexican children (9.2% boys, 8.4% girls) and the lowest in Kenyan children (0.9% boys, 2.8% girls). Aerobic fitness (VO2max in mL/kg/min) was the highest in Kenyan children (50.2 boys, 46.7 girls) and the lowest in Canadian children (41.3 boys, 38.3 girls). Aerobic fitness was negatively associated with body composition measures irrespective of country and sex. Mexican children with low aerobic fitness had higher body composition measures than Canadian and Kenyan children. Muscular fitness was not associated with the body composition measures in Kenyan children but was a weak positive correlate of BMI and waist circumference in Canadian and Mexican children. Conclusion. The current study provides some evidence to support the physical activity transition hypothesis.

scholarly journals RESEARCH OF BLOOD PRESSURE AND IDENTIFICATION OF RISK FACTORS OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION DEVELOPMENT IN THE POPULATION OF KHANTY-MANSIYSK

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 28-29
Author(s):  
Diana Israpilovna Islamova ◽  
◽  
Dilyara Algisovna Yulusheva ◽  
Elvina Salavatovna Shaikhutdinova ◽  
Anastasia Evgenievna Gubina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Blood Pressure Level ◽  
The Body ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Pressure Indicators ◽  
Hypertension Development

The analysis of blood pressure indicators in women and men of diff erent ages living in the city of KhantyMansiysk is carried out. The dependence of the blood pressure level on age, the body mass index and smoking experience has been established. There is a low awareness of the population about the risk factors for arterial hypertension and the presence of the disease, a high prevalence of obesity, smoking, and excessive salt consumption is revealed.

Obesity as a health problem

2011 ◽  
pp. 1637-1639
Author(s):  
Stefan Rossner
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Community Studies ◽  
Asian Populations ◽  
Abdominal Fatness ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Low Bmi ◽  
Index Weight

Obesity is defined as an excess of body fat that is sufficient to adversely affect health. The prevalence of obesity has been difficult to study because many countries have had their own specific criteria for the classification of different degrees of overweight. However, during the 1990s, the body mass index (weight in kg/height in metres squared), or BMI, became a universally accepted measure of the degree of overweight and now identical limits are recommended. The most frequently accepted classification of overweight and obesity in adults by the WHO is shown in Table 12.1.1.1 (1). In many community studies in affluent societies this scheme has been simplified and cut-off points of 25 and 30 kg/m2 are used for descriptive purposes of overweight and obesity. Both the prevalence of very low BMI (below 18.5 kg/m2) and very high BMI (40 kg/m2 or higher) are usually low, in the order of 1–2% or less. There are some indications that the limits used to designate obesity or overweight in Asian populations may be lowered by several units of BMI; this would greatly affect estimates of the prevalence of obesity. In countries such as China and India with each over a billion inhabitants, small changes in the criteria for overweight or obesity potentially increase the world estimate of obesity by several hundred million (currently estimates are about 250 million worldwide). The distribution of abdominal fat should be considered for an accurate classification of overweight and obesity with respect to the health risks (Table 12.1.1.2). Traditionally this has been indicated by a relatively high waist-to-hip circumference ratio; however, the waist circumference alone may be a better and simpler measure of abdominal fatness (2). In 1998 the National Institutes of Health adopted the BMI classification and combined this with limits for waist measurement (3). This classification proposes that the combination of overweight (BMI between 25 and 30 kg/m2) and moderate obesity (BMI between 30 and 35 kg/m2) with a large waist circumference (greater than or equal to 102 cm in men or greater than or equal to 88 cm in women) carries additional risk (3).

scholarly journals Konsumsi zat gizi dan parameter lemak tubuh pada wanita umur lebih dari 40 tahun

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Kadek Tresna Adhi ◽  
Ni Ketut Sutiari ◽  
Dinar SM Lubis ◽  
Ni Putu Widarini ◽  
I Gusti Ngurah Edi Putra
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Low Income ◽  
The Body ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutrient Consumption ◽  
Varied Diet ◽  
Fiber Consumption ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Food intake and body fat parameter among women older than 40 years old in DenpasarBackground: The prevalence of obesity in Indonesia tends to increase, particularly among women older than 40 years old.Objective: This study aimed to identify the associations between nutrient consumption and parameters of body fat among women in Denpasar.Methods: This was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach. The population was women aged older than 40 years old in Denpasar with sampled population were members Dharma Wanita PDAM Kota Denpasar. Eighty out of 200 women were selected through systematic random sampling method. Variables collected in this study included women’s characteristics, nutrient consumption, and body fat parameters: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist to hip ratio (WHR). Analysis of the relationship between nutrient consumption and body fat parameters using the Spearman Rank correlation.Results: This study found that the majority aged 41-50 years (83.8%), were Balinese  (95.0%), have married  (98.8%), did not use contraception (65.0%), completed higher education (63.8%), worked in informal sector (60.0%), had low income (65.0%), had no history of obesity (80.0%) and no family with degenerative diseases (73.8%). Based on the body fat parameters, most of the women were obese based on BMI (52.5%), WC (70.0%), and WHR (57.5%) categories. There was a significant association between fiber consumption and waist circumference (p=0.021).Conclusions: There was an association between fiber consumption and waist circumference, thus having a balanced and varied diet is recommended to prevent obesity and reduce risk factors for degenerative diseases.

scholarly journals Epidemiological and nutritional transition in Mexico: rapid increase of non-communicable chronic diseases and obesity

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (1a) ◽  
pp. 113-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan A Rivera ◽  
Simón Barquera ◽  
Fabricio Campirano ◽  
Ismael Campos ◽  
Margarita Safdie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Expenditures ◽  
Nutritional Transition ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Refined Carbohydrates

AbstractObjective:The objective of this paper is to characterise the epidemiological and nutritional transition and their determinants in Mexico.Design:Age-adjusted standardised mortality rates (SMRs) due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI), diabetes mellitus and hypertension were calculated for 1980–1998. Changes in the prevalences of overweight and obesity in women and children and of dietary intake from 1988 to 1999 were also used in the analysis. Quantities of food groups purchased by adult equivalent (AE) and food expenditures away from home between 1984 and 1989 were used to assess trends. All information was analysed at the national and regional levels, and by urban and rural areas.Results:SMR for diabetes, AMI and hypertension increased dramatically parallel to obesity at the national and regional levels. Fat intake in women and the purchase of refined carbohydrates, including soda, also increased.Discussion:The results suggest that obesity is playing a role in the increased SMRs of diabetes, AMI and hypertension in Mexico. Total energy dietary intake and food purchase data could not explain the rise in the prevalence of obesity. The increases in fat intake and the purchase of refined carbohydrates may be risk factors for increased mortality. Information on physical activity was not available.Conclusion:SMRs due to diabetes, hypertension and AMI have increased dramatically in parallel with the prevalence of obesity; therefore actions should be taken for the prevention of obesity. Reliable information about food consumption and physical activity is required to assess their specific roles in the aetiology of obesity.

scholarly journals Gambaran profil lipid pada remaja obes di Kota Bitung

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Billy Senduk ◽  
Widdhi Bodhi ◽  
Billy J. Kepel
Keyword(s):  
Informed Consent ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Obesity is a condition of increased body weight because of sexcessive fat accumulation in the body. The prevalence of obesity is increasing becoming one of the things that concern in Indonesia, especially in urban areas. Obesity is also associated with blood lipid levels that can cause dyslipidemia. Lipid profile can be observed by levels of total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. Dyslipidemia has related with the occurrence of atherosclerosis and lead to acute myocardial infarction. This research used a descriptive observational study with cross sectional design. The samples were taken from adolescents obesity as measured by waist circumference. The amount of sample that is willing to sign an informed consent 50 samples. Based on the measurement of waist circumference of 966 students obtained 220 obese students (22.8%) and were taken 50 obese students who are willing to become a sample. From the results of blood samples examination of the 50 obese students was obtained 13 students (26%) had total cholesterol levels above normal, 31 students (62%) had HDL levels below normal, 41 students (82%) had LDL levels above normal, and 6 students (12%) have triglyceride levels above the normal value.Keywords: obesity, adolescents, lipid profileAbstrak: Obesitas adalah kondisi meningkatnya berat badan akibat akumulasi lemak berlebihan dalam tubuh. Prevalensi obesitas yang terus meningkat menjadi salah satu hal yang dikhawatirkan di Indonesia, terutama di perkotaan. Obesitas juga berkaitan dengan kadar lipid darah yang dapat menyebabkan dislipidemia. Profil lipid adalah keadaan lemak yang dilihat dari kadar kolesterol total, LDL, HDL, dan Trigliserida. Dislipidemia memiliki hubungan erat dengan terjadinya aterosklerosis dan berujung pada infark miokard akut. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode observasional deskriptif dengan desain cross sectional study. Sampel penelitian diambil dari remaja obesitas yang diukur berdasarkan lingkar pinggang. Jumlah sampel penelitian yang bersedia menandatangani informed consent 50 sampel. Berdasarkan hasil pengukuran lingkar pinggang 966 siswa didapatkan 220 siswa (22,8%) mengalami dan diambil 50 siswa obesitas yang bersedia untuk dijadikan sampel penelitian. Dari hasil pemeriksaan sampel darah terhadap 50 siswa obesitas tersebut didapatkan 13 siswa (26%) memiliki kadar kolesterol total diatas normal, 31 siswa (62%) memiliki kadar HDL dibawah normal, 41 siswa (82%) memiliki kadar LDL diatas normal, dan 6 siswa (12%) memiliki kadar trigliserida diatas nilai normal.Kata kunci: obesitas, remaja, profil lipid

Schistosomal Appendicitis in Pregnancy

Swiss Surgery ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Halkic ◽  
Abdelmoumene ◽  
Gintzburger ◽  
Mosimann
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Schistosoma Haematobium ◽  
Acute Inflammation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Common Complication ◽  
Surgical Infection ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Potential Challenge ◽  
In Pregnancy

Acute appendicitis is the most common acute surgical infection during pregnancy. Although usually pyogenic in origin, parasitic infections account for a small percentage of cases. Despite the relatively high prevalence of acute appendicitis in our environment, it is not commonly associated with schistosomiasis. We report here the association of pregnancy and appendicitis caused by Schistosoma haematobium. Schistosomiasis is very common complication of pregnancy in hyperendemic areas. Schistosome egg masses can lodge throughout the body and cause acute inflammation of the appendix, liver and spleen. Congestion of pelvic vessels during pregnancy facilitates passage of eggs into the villi and intervillous spaces, causing an inflammatory reaction. Tourism and immigration make this disease a potential challenge for practitioners everywhere.

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