scholarly journals Poor Dietary Quality and Patterns Are Associated with Higher Perceived Stress among Women of Reproductive Age in the UK

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2588
Author(s):  
Karim Khaled ◽  
Vanora Hundley ◽  
Fotini Tsofliou
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Reproductive Aged Women

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between stress and diet quality/patterns among women of reproductive age in UK. In total, 244 reproductive aged women participated in an online survey consisting of the European Prospective into Cancer and Nutrition food frequency questionnaire in addition to stress, depression, physical-activity, adiposity, and socioeconomic questions. An a-priori diet quality index was derived by assessing the adherence to Alternate Mediterranean Diet (aMD). A-posteriori dietary-patterns (DPs) were explored through factor analysis. Regression models were used to assess the predictors of the DPs. Participants mainly had medium (n = 113) aMD adherence. Higher stress levels were reported by participants with low aMD adherence. Participants with high aMD adherence were of normal BMI. Factor analysis revealed three DPs: fats and oils, sugars, snacks, alcoholic-beverages, red/processed meat, and cereals (DP-1), fish and seafood, eggs, milk and milk-products (DP-2), and fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds (DP-3). Regression models showed that DP-1 was positively associated with stress (p = 0.005) and negatively with age (p = 0.004) and smoking (p = 0.005). DP-2 was negatively associated with maternal educational-level (p = 0.01) while DP-3 was negatively associated with stress (p < 0.001), BMI (p = 0.001), and white ethnicity (p = 0.01). Stress was negatively associated with healthy diet quality/patterns among reproductive aged women.

scholarly journals Do Older Women of Reproductive Age Have Better Diet Quality than Younger Women of Reproductive Age?

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 3830
Author(s):  
Nahal Habibi ◽  
Katherine M. Livingstone ◽  
Suzanne Edwards ◽  
Jessica A. Grieger
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Younger Women ◽  
Reproductive Aged Women

There is increasing recognition of the importance of nutrition for reproductive health, but little is known regarding the diet quality of younger vs. older reproductive aged women, and how their intakes relate to dietary recommendations. The purpose of the study was to examine the diets of younger (19–35 years old) compared to older (35–50 years old) reproductive aged women, and how they align with dietary recommendations. Women aged 19–50 years from the 2011–13 Australian National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey were included (n = 2323). Dietary intakes were assessed by a single 24-h dietary recall and were compared to (i) Australian Dietary Guidelines; (ii) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution for protein, carbohydrates, and fat; and (iii) Dietary Guideline Index (DGI). Regression analyses comparing younger and older women against recommendations were undertaken, with confounders determined a priori. There was no difference between older and younger women in meeting food group recommendations, with 26% of all women meeting recommendations for fruit, and meat and alternatives, and <20% meeting recommendations for vegetables and alternatives, grains, and dairy. Although there was no difference between older and younger women in total DGI score (mean (SE) 75.6 (1.7) vs. 74.5 (2.5), p > 0.05), older women had higher component scores in limiting saturated fat, consuming low-fat milk, and limiting adding salt during cooking. Continued health promotion for women of reproductive age should be a key priority to improve their own health and that of future generations.

Homocysteine Levels Show Significant Differences among Mediterranean Dietary Quality Index Variables Compared to Folate and Vitamin B12 Status in Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 85 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 202-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivona Višekruna ◽  
Ivana Rumbak ◽  
Ivana Rumora Samarin ◽  
Irena Keser ◽  
Jasmina Ranilović
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Diet ◽  
The Mediterranean

Abstract. Results of epidemiologic studies and clinical trials have shown that subjects following the Mediterranean diet had lower inflammatory markers such as homocysteine (Hcy). Therefore, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess female diet quality with the Mediterranean diet quality index (MDQI) and to determine the correlation between MDQI, homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 levels in the blood. The study participants were 237 apparently healthy women (96 of reproductive age and 141 postmenopausal) between 25 and 93 years. For each participant, 24-hour dietary recalls for 3 days were collected, MDQI was calculated, and plasma Hcy, serum and erythrocyte folate and vitamin B12 levels were analysed. Total MDQI ranged from 8 to 10 points, which represented a medium-poor diet for the subjects. The strength of correlation using biomarkers, regardless of group type, age, gender and other measured parameters, was ranked from best (0.11) to worst (0.52) for olive oil, fish, fruits and vegetables, grains, and meat, in this order. Hcy levels showed the best response among all markers across all groups and food types. Our study shows significant differences between variables of the MDQI and Hcy levels compared to levels of folate and vitamin B12 in participants with medium-poor diet quality, as evaluated according to MDQI scores.

scholarly journals Associations Between Meal Planning and Food Ordering Features of a Digital Precision Nutrition Platform and Improvements in Diet Quality

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1000-1000
Author(s):  
Emily Hu ◽  
Mahesh Pasupuleti ◽  
Viet Nguyen ◽  
Dexter Shurney ◽  
Jason Langheier
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Protein Ratio ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Meal Planning ◽  
Goal Change ◽  
Diet Score

Abstract Objectives Foodsmart is a digital precision nutrition platform that seeks to address barriers to healthy eating with features including (but not limited to) personalized dietary recommendations based on food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) responses, a meal planner, grocery list, and food ordering capabilities. We investigated the association between engagement with these features and changes in diet quality over time. Methods We included 9939 obese adults ages 18–80 living in the U.S. who enrolled in Foodsmart. Usual dietary intake, age, weight, height, and sex were reported through a 53-item FFQ, modified from the National Cancer Institue's Diet History Questionnaire. A healthy diet score was calculated, which contains 7 components: fruits, vegetables, protein ratio (white meat/vegetarian protein: red/processed meat), carbohydrate ratio (fiber: carbohydrate), fat ratio (polyunsaturated: saturated/trans fats), sodium, and hydration (% of daily fluid goal). Change in diet quality was calculated by subtracting users’ first score from their last score. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of improvement in diet quality per engagement with each feature, adjusted for gender, age, baseline BMI, baseline diet score, and enrollment time. Results Of the 9,939 adults included in the analysis, 57% were between 40 and 59 years old and 21% were male. In multivariate regression models, each additional engagement with personalized dietary recommendations was associated with a 27% higher likelihood of improving diet (OR: 1.27, 95% CI: 1.16–1.39, P &lt; 0.001). Each additional engagement with the meal planner, grocery list, and food ordering was associated, respectively, with a 12% (OR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.02–1.22, &gt;P = 0.01), 15% (OR: 1.15, 95% CI: 1.05–1.26, P &lt; 0.001), and 18% (OR: 1.18, 95% CI: 1.00–1.38, P = 0.05) higher likelihood of improving diet quality. Conclusions In our prospective study of obese users of a digital precision nutrition platform, we found that more frequent engagement with features related to meal planning and food ordering was associated with diet quality improvement. Funding Sources This study was funded by Foodsmart.

scholarly journals Perceived stress and diet quality in women of reproductive age: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karim Khaled ◽  
Fotini Tsofliou ◽  
Vanora Hundley ◽  
Rebecca Helmreich ◽  
Orouba Almilaji
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age

scholarly journals Diet quality in a sample of adults from Cuiabá (MT), Brazil: association with sociodemographic factors

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anarlete da Silva Loureiro ◽  
Regina Maria Veras Gonçalves da Silva ◽  
Paulo Rogério Melo Rodrigues ◽  
Rosângela Alves Pereira ◽  
Loiva Lide Wendpap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the dietary quality of adults and to identify associated factors. METHODS: Cross-sectional study carried out in a sample of adults (n=195), aged 20-50 years, of both genders, from a population-based study in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Food consumption data was collected by a food frequency questionnaire. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, and body composition data were also collected. Diet quality was analyzed by the Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised. The associations were estimated by Poisson regression. RESULTS: The mean Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised score was 75.2 points (CI95%=74.2-76.1), which differed significantly between the genders (p=0.03). Women had higher scores for whole fruit and sodium (p<0.01), while men had higher scores for oils, nuts, and fish fat (p=0.02). Individuals aged >30 years had higher total Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised score and higher scores for the groups whole fruit; saturated fat; and calories from solid fats, alcoholic beverages, and added sugar (p<0.01). The Poisson regression between high Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised and the independent variables showed that high Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised was associated with being female, being aged 30 years or more, and being from families whose household head had 8 or more years of formal education. CONCLUSION: The factors associated with high Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised were age, gender, and education level of the household head.

scholarly journals Does diet quality vary between urban and rural dwelling women of reproductive age?

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
J.C. Martin ◽  
L.J. Moran ◽  
H.J. Teede ◽  
S. Ranasinha ◽  
C.B. Lombard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age

Adaptation of the Contraceptive Behavior Scale for Mexican Heterosexual Populations

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
María Luisa Flores Arias ◽  
Jane Dimmitt Champion ◽  
Norma Elva Sáenz Soto ◽  
Vianet Nava Navarro ◽  
Lucia Caudillo Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Contraceptive Behavior ◽  
Behavior Scale ◽  
Mexican Men

Introduction: The Contraceptive Behavior Scale requires adaptation for use by health professionals among Mexican heterosexual populations of reproductive age. Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational design assessed adaptation of the Contraceptive Behavior Scale. Results: Six hundred Mexican men and women of reproductive age (18-35 years) were recruited from a second-level health care unit in a metropolitan area in Mexico. Exploratory factor analysis identified two factors with an explanatory variance of 69.238%. Confirmatory factor analysis identified acceptable index values. Cronbach alpha of .729 obtained for the scale was acceptable. Significant correlation ( p = .007) was observed between Contraceptive Conduct and participant gender. Component 1 constituted Items 1, 2, and 4, while Component 2 consisted of Items 3 and 5. No items were eliminated as adequate factorial saturation was present. Conclusions: The Contraceptive Conduct Scale is a reliable assessment tool for Mexican men and women of reproductive age. This scale is potentially useful for health professionals to assess contraceptive behavior in heterosexual couples of reproductive age. Clinicians may use the tool to obtain information for development of strategies responding to sexual and reproductive health needs of both men and women.

scholarly journals Associations Between Food Insecurity and Common Mental Health Problems Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Kabul-Afghanistan

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fawzia Zahidi ◽  
Madiha Khalid ◽  
Pamela J. Surkan ◽  
Leila Azadbakht
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems ◽  
Reproductive Aged Women

Background: Food insecurity has been linked to poor health outcomes, however this relationship is poorly understood among women of reproductive age. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between food insecurity and common mental health problems (CMHPs) in this population of women in Kabul, Afghanistan.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 421 women of reproductive age from four health centers located in four randomly selected zones in the city of Kabul. We used the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) food-insecurity questionnaire, multiple 24-h recall for dietary intake, the Depression, the Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) to assess major mental health problems, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to assess physical activity.Result: Food insecurity affected 69.6% of reproductive-aged women. In total, 44.9, 10.9, and 13.9% of food-insecure participants had food insecurity without hunger, food insecurity with hunger, and food insecurity with severe hunger, respectively. Depression, anxiety, and stress were prevalent among food-insecure participants at 89.4, 90.8, and 85.7%, respectively. Food insecurity was associated with depression (OR = 4.9, 95% CI: 2.7–8.9), anxiety (OR = 4.7, 95% CI: 2.5–8.8), and stress (OR = 3.8, 95% CI: 2.2–6.7). Women's household ownership, family size, and hypertension, on the other hand, were not associated with food insecurity.Conclusion: This study found food insecurity was associated with CMHPs among a sample of reproductive-aged women in Kabul, Afghanistan. Further longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals Diet-related practices and BMI are associated with diet quality in older adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 1565-1569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dara W Ford ◽  
Terryl J Hartman ◽  
Christopher Still ◽  
Craig Wood ◽  
Diane Mitchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Aging ◽  
Food Sufficiency ◽  
Aging Study

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the association of diet-related practices and BMI with diet quality in rural adults aged ≥74 years.DesignCross-sectional. Dietary quality was assessed by the twenty-five-item Dietary Screening Tool (DST). Diet-related practices were self-reported. Multivariate linear regression models were used to analyse associations of DST scores with BMI and diet-related practices after controlling for gender, age, education, smoking and self- v. proxy reporting.SettingGeisinger Rural Aging Study (GRAS) in Pennsylvania, USA.SubjectsA total of 4009 (1722 males, 2287 females; mean age 81·5 years) participants aged ≥74 years.ResultsIndividuals with BMI < 18·5 kg/m2 had a significantly lower DST score (mean 55·8, 95 % CI 52·9, 58·7) than those individuals with BMI = 18·5–24·9 kg/m2 (mean 60·7, 95 % CI 60·1, 61·5; P = 0·001). Older adults with higher, more favourable DST scores were significantly more likely to be food sufficient, report eating breakfast, have no chewing difficulties and report no decline in intake in the previous 6 months.ConclusionsThe DST may identify potential targets for improving diet quality in older adults including promotion of healthy BMI, breakfast consumption, improving dentition and identifying strategies to decrease concern about food sufficiency.

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