scholarly journals Dietary Behaviors and Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenia Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Adamowicz ◽  
Jolanta Kucharska-Mazur
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Digit Span ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Dietary Behaviors ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

The metabolic syndrome (MS) is highly prevalent in schizophrenia patients, resulting from both pharmacotherapy and their lifestyle. To avoid its development, the analysis of patients’ eating behaviors followed by the necessary nutritional changes should become a routine element of treatment. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of dietary habits on the course of schizophrenia and MS, cognitive performance, symptom severity, and subjective assessment of eating behaviors in schizophrenia patients. Total of 87 participants (63.2% women) aged 19 to 67 years (M = 41.67; SD = 12.87), of whom 60 met the IDF criteria for MS, completed the PANSS, the verbal fluency test, the Stroop Color-Word Test, and the digit span task, followed by a thorough nutritional interview. There were no significant differences in the dietary behaviors between investigated schizophrenia patients with and without comorbid MS. Interestingly, their eating habits compared quite favorably to those described in the literature. No associations were found between positive eating habits and other tested variables in patients with MS. They were, however, linked to lower PANSS scores in the entire sample. In addition, positive eating habits correlated with better cognitive performance and a more adequate subjective assessment of dietary habits. It would be amiss to assume that schizophrenia patients lack the ability to control their eating behaviors. Nutrition education may foster desirable dietary changes and improve the sense of agency, thus helping to reduce symptom severity and enhancing cognitive performance in this patient population.

scholarly journals Fish Consumption: A Review of Its Effects on Metabolic and Hormonal Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117863882110223
Author(s):  
Carlos O Mendivil
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Endocrine Disorders ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
The Impact

Dietary habits are a major determinant of the risk of chronic disease, particularly metabolic and endocrine disorders. Fish as a food group are a unique source of nutrients with metabolic and hormonal importance including omega-3 fatty acids, iodine, selenium, vitamin D, taurine and carnitine. Fish are also a source of high quality protein and have in general low caloric density. The impact of these nutrients on cardiovascular risk has been extensively reviewed, but the impact of fish on the broader field of endocrine and metabolic health is sometimes not sufficiently appreciated. This article aimed to summarize the impact the effect of regular fish consumption on conditions like the metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome and the menopausal transition, which are in and of themselves significant causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The review revealed that scientific evidence from food science, translational research, epidemiologic studies and interventional trials shows that regular fish consumption has a positive impact on thyroid homeostasis, facilitates maintenance of a healthy body weight, reduces the magnitude of age-associated increases in blood pressure, improves glucose homeostasis helping prevent diabetes and the metabolic syndrome, and has a positive impact on muscle mass preservation among the elderly. These effects are mediated by multiple mechanisms, only some of which have been identified. For most of these effects it holds true that the potential benefits are more substantial when baseline fish consumption is low.

scholarly journals Individual Diet Modification Reduces the Metabolic Syndrome in Patients Before Pharmacological Treatment

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 2102
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Elżbieta Zujko ◽  
Marta Rożniata ◽  
Kinga Zujko
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Modification of lifestyle, including healthy nutrition, is the primary approach for metabolic syndrome (MetS) therapy. The aim of this study was to estimate how individual nutrition intervention affects the reduction of MetS components. Subjects diagnosed with MetS were recruited in the Lomza Medical Centre. The study group consisted of 90 participants and was divided into one intervention group (individual nutrition education group (INEG)) and one control group (CG). The research was conducted over 3 months. The following measurements were obtained during the first visit and after completion of the 3 months intervention: body mass, waist circumference, body composition, blood pressure, fasting glucose, and blood lipids. Dietary assessments were performed before and post-intervention using 3-day 24-h dietary recalls. Dietary knowledge was evaluated with the KomPAN questionnaire. The total polyphenol content of the diet was calculated. Sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics were collected from a self-reported questionnaire. The physical activity was assessed by the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). It was found that the individual nutrition education was an effective method to improve the knowledge, dietary habits, and physical activity of the study participants. The modification of the diet in terms of higher intake of polyphenols (flavonoids and anthocyanins), fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), PUFA n-3, and lower intake of saturated fatty acids (SFA) had a significant impact on the improvement of some MetS risk factors (waist circumference, fasting glucose, and HDL-cholesterol).

Development of the Metabolic Syndrome: Study Design and Baseline Data of the Lufthansa Prevention Study (LUPS), A Prospective Observational Cohort Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 128 (12) ◽  
pp. 777-787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Müller-Wieland ◽  
Christiane Altenburg ◽  
Heiko Becher ◽  
Janine Burchard ◽  
Anett Frisch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Classification Criteria ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Prevention Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Female Subjects

AbstractThe Lufthansa Prevention Study (LUPS) study is a prospective observation of a healthy worker cohort to identify early changes in metabolism leading to the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and to analyze their relation to behavioral factors like nutrition, physical activity, psychological status, and to underlying genetic conditions. The LUPS study recruited a sample of 1.962 non-diabetic healthy adults between 25–60 years, employed at a flight base of Lufthansa Technik GmbH in Hamburg, Germany. Baseline assessments included anthropometric measures, blood and urine samples and medical history. Psychosocial variables, dietary habits and life-style risk factors were assessed via self-reported questionnaires.In this report we describe the study design and present baseline parameters including the prevalence of the MetS using different classification criteria. The MetS was present in 20% of male and 12% of female subjects according to the ‘Harmonizing the metabolic syndrome’ definition. The prevalence varies between 2.6% in male and 2.3% in female subjects up to 48% in male and 41% in female subjects according to different classification criteria of MetS.In conclusion, this first cross-sectional view on the LUPS data confirms the expectation that this cohort is rather healthy and thus provides the opportunity to analyze early changes associated with the development of the MetS. The LUPS study is registered as a clinical trial NCT01313156.

scholarly journals Ayurveda Internal Medicine for the Management of Common Metabolic Disorders W.S.R. to Madhumeha and Sthoulya

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5-s) ◽  
pp. 167-169
Author(s):  
Dhananjay S. Khot
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Sedentary Life Style

The metabolic disorders are major health issues of today’s scenario and incidences of metabolic diseases increases day by day due to the disturbed pattern of life style. Ayurveda texts have described term “Santarpanjanya Vikaras” which resembles diseases of defective tissue metabolism. Ayurveda mentioned that improper dietary habits and sedentary life style affects state of Agni which resulted Ama production and finally leading to the metabolic syndrome. The vitiation of Dosha, diminish state of Dhatu and blockage of channels, etc. also can initiate pathogenesis of metabolic disorders. The Kayachikitsa branch of Ayurveda recommended use of internal medicine for the management of various metabolic disorders. Considering increased health burden of society due to the metabolic syndrome present article explore role of ayurveda internal medicine for the management of metabolic syndrome. Keywords: Ayurveda, metabolic syndrome, Santarpanjanya, Madhumeha and Sthoulya.       

scholarly journals Prevalence of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Adult Population of Selected Regions of the Czech Republic. Relation to Eating Habits and Smoking

2012 ◽  
Vol 113 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michala Vosátková ◽  
J. Čeřovská ◽  
H. Zamrazilová ◽  
P. Hoskovcová ◽  
M. Dvořáková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Female Group ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome is around 25% in Europe but its occurrence grows in both genders with increasing age and weight. Lifestyle factors may contribute to the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between metabolic syndrome and eating habits as well as length of sleep and smoking. Participants (519 women and 286 men aged 18–65 years) were chosen by random selection and questioned about their eating habits, sleep length and smoking. This information was combined with anthropometric and clinical parameters of metabolic syndrome. The female group was divided into two subgroups depending on climacteric stage (before and after menopause). Metabolic syndrome prevalence does not differ between regions in neither female (29.9%) nor male (32.5%) group. Body mass index ≥25 was detected in 50.4% of all women and 65.7% of men; 23.5% of all women and 21.7% men had body mass index ≥30. In conclusion, metabolic syndrome prevalence was proved to depend on eating habits and family heredity. Positive correlation between the above mentioned factors demonstrated itself in the total sample but not in individual regions. Metabolic syndrome prevalence in Czech adults is comparable with neighbouring countries. No significant interregional differences in metabolic syndrome prevalence within the Czech Republic were detected. In conclusion, relationship between eating habits and metabolic syndrome was confirmed.

scholarly journals A Protocol for Characterizing Food Eating and Purchasing Behaviors Using Wearable Sensors to Better Understand Food Acculturation in Hispanics/Latinos (P13-021-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Jankowska
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Wearable Sensors ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Hispanic Latinos ◽  
Sugary Beverages ◽  
Gps Device

Abstract Objectives Observational and cohort studies have examined the eating habits of Hispanics/Latinos often with a focus on types of foods consumed (e.g., sugary beverages, vegetables) to understand how food choices may contribute to obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in this population. Research has to a lesser extent measured eating behaviors such as eating with family, eating in front of a screen, and other behaviors that could play a significant role in obesity-related outcomes. Furthermore, such behaviors are closely tied to cultural and familial traditions that may morph as Hispanic/Latinos spend more time in the US or over generations. Eating behaviors are notoriously difficult to capture through self-report mechanisms; recent developments in wearable sensors such as cameras or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) can provide objective measurements of what/with who/when/where/how an individual engages with food. This study presents a protocol for collecting, coding, and validating data on food-related behavior with wearable sensors in a population of Hispanics/Latinos. Methods An observational cohort of Mexican adults (n = 80) engaged in a one-week study during which they wore a wearable camera (FrontRow) and GPS device. The GPS device logged location (latitude/longitude) every minute. The FrontRow camera recorded images ever 15–30 seconds depending on movement of participant. A protocol was developed to code each image for several food-related behaviors including: social/individual eating, distracted eating, duration/time of eating, snacking, home cooked meals, traditional Mexican meals, and grocery/fast food/convenience/restaurant food purchasing. Validation was performed by second and third coders coding the images and measuring for agreement. Behaviors were linked to locations using time stamp of image and GPS and tied to geographic information system data about food environments to aid in validation of coded images. Results n/a. Conclusions Understanding eating and purchasing behaviors could aid in understanding relationships between what Hispanic/Latino individuals eat and obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome outcomes. This protocol provides researchers with a way to objectively measure food-related behaviors that may be connected to food acculturation in a Hispanic/Latino cohort. Funding Sources NSF, UCSD Qualcomm Institute.

scholarly journals Association between Dietary Habits, Shift Work, and the Metabolic Syndrome: The Korea Nurses’ Health Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7697
Author(s):  
Heeja Jung ◽  
Hyunju Dan ◽  
Yanghee Pang ◽  
Bohye Kim ◽  
Hyunseon Jeong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Factors Influencing

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an important public health problem, and unhealthy dietary habits and shift work are considered major factors that increase the prevalence of MetS. The purpose of this study was to examine whether dietary habits, alcohol drinking, and shift-working were associated with development of MetS in shift-working female nurses. This study analyzed cross-sectional survey data from the Korea Nurses’ Health Study (KNHS). Of the 1638 nurses, 403 participants were selected based on the propensity score matching method (PSM). These participants had either no or more than three MetS determinant factors. Analysis was conducted by using multivariable logistic regression to confirm the factors influencing MetS. The prevalence of MetS in this group (1638 participants) was 5.6% (92 participants). Consumption of over 50% of daily calorie intake after 7 p.m., consumption of carbonated drinks, family history of diabetes, and non-shift work were significant factors influencing MetS. Nurses are one of the at-risk groups for unhealthy dietary habits due to the nature of their work. Therefore, nurse managers should include regular dietary education for nurses and continue their policy efforts to resolve health problems that may arise in connection with nurses’ work.

Psychosocial and clinical characteristics of depressed patients with metabolic syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S158-S159
Author(s):  
M. Martinac ◽  
D. Babić ◽  
M. Pavlović
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Complex Disease ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depressed Patients ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

IntroductionDepression is a complex disease associated with sleep, appetite and body weight disturbances as well as with the level of physical activity, all of which may be the risk factors for the development of metabolic disorders. Different physiological mechanisms as well as psychosocial factors such as gender, age, smoking, stress level, nutrition and level of physical activity can affect the metabolic syndrome (MS) development in depressed patients. It is considered that chronic stress causes depression and subsequent poor lifestyle that can lead to the MS development, which results in increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.AimTo determine the psychosocial and clinical characteristics of depressed patients with MS diagnosis.MethodsCross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 80 patients suffering from depressive disorder. The structured socio-demographic questionnaire, MINI questionnaire, Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD-17) and the Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI) were used as diagnostic instruments. MS diagnosis was made according to NCEP/ATP III criteria.ResultsDepressive patients with MS diagnosis had a significantly higher frequency of suicide attempts, while MS diagnosis significantly more frequently was present in female patients. Increased intake of carbohydrates was an important characteristic of the depression as well as MS.ConclusionFurther studies are needed in order to explain the observed gender differences, and whether interventions focused on the treatment of depression may contribute to the acceptance of healthy lifestyles, particularly in changing of dietary habits, and thus indirectly contribute to the reduction of MS frequency.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals The Metabolic Syndrome and Cognitive Performance: The Northern Manhattan Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 153-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio R. Vieira ◽  
Mitchell S.V. Elkind ◽  
Yeseon Park Moon ◽  
Tatjana Rundek ◽  
Bernadette Boden-Albala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

scholarly journals Dietary habits and the metabolic syndrome in middle-aged Europeans

2008 ◽  
Vol 67 (OCE7) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Parr ◽  
B. Stewart-Knox ◽  
B. Bunting ◽  
S. Pinhão ◽  
M. D. V. de Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome
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