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Showing 1 to 20 of 122 for “"Dietary patterns"”.
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Vegetarian Dietary Patterns: Mortality, Colorectal Cancer, and Food Consumption
<p>Objective Vegetarian dietary patterns represent longstanding, real-world diets consumed by a minority of persons. Studies of important health outcomes of such diets, particularly for all-cause mortality and colorectal cancer risk, have yielded inconsistent results. We sought to examine these …
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Dietary Patterns Associated with Weight Change in College Students
Background: Dietary patterns that include recommended servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dietary fiber, and dairy, combined with regular physical activity and frequent breakfast consumption are optimal choices for weight loss or weight maintenance over time. College students are at an …
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Methodological focus and application of exploratory dietary patterns in epidemiological research
… to adequately measure and account for complete dietary exposure. The exploratory approach to dietary patterns is a useful method that utilizes multivariate data reduction techniques to summarize overall dietary exposure into variables that can represent diet in observational studies. This …
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Dietary patterns and known predictors of chronic disease among women of childbearing age.
Dietary patterns and known predictors of chronic disease among women of childbearing age.
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Investigating relationships between maternal micronitrient intakes, dietary patterns and alcohol consumption during pregnancy
… thesis were to explore relationships between patterns of alcohol consumption and dietary intake during pregnancy, and to investigate whether they influence the risk of adverse infant and childhood outcomes. Methods: Five interrelated studies were undertaken. The initial study involved the …
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Dietary patterns for population and planetary health: opportunities and challenges for older adults
… significant changes from the prevailing dietary patterns observed in the population. Amid the rising population of older adults, whose unique nutritional needs are critical for preventing age-related diseases, it is increasingly important to investigate how sustainable diets can be …
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Associations Between 10–14-year-old Children’s Eating Competence, Dietary Patterns, and Dietary Quality
… connections between eating competence (EC) and dietary quality helps to identify potential ways to promote healthy eating habits. The evidence on the relationship between children’s EC and dietary quality is limited. This thesis examined the associations between 10–14-year-old children’s EC, …
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DIETARY PATTERNS OF A GROUP OF CHILDREN, THEIR MOTHERS AND GRANDMOTHERS LIVING IN SASKATOON
Information on dietary patterns is useful for nutritional epidemiology and also has applications for nutrition educators. The current study had four objectives: to characterize the dietary patterns of a convenience sample of children, their biological mothers, and grandmothers, in terms of percent …
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Nutritional adequacy comparison of Paleo and healthy U.S. dietary patterns followed by athletic adults
… adequacy derived from following a Paleo dietary pattern. An original pilot study is also presented which uses survey and diet journal data to qualitatively explore the nutritional adequacy of the Paleo diet and the Healthy U.S.-style Pattern (HUS) recommended within the Dietary Guidelines …
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Diet after Liver Transplant: Dietary Patterns, Potential Determinants, and Interventions to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
… conditions post-transplant, targeted dietary interventions are needed. According to Medical Research Council guidance, diet-related interventions should be theory-driven, outlining key components, mechanisms, and contextual factors. This thesis aims to build an evidence base for future …
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Food practices, dietary patterns, and leisure behaviors among Mexican immigrants in the Midwestern United States
… States, examined changes in food practices and dietary patterns among Mexican immigrants and investigated how leisure was related to these food practices and dietary patterns. The overall objective of the study was to characterize this process of change in food practices and dietary patterns and …
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The Dietary Patterns, Behavioral/Health Perceptions, and Nutrition Knowledge of Smoking and Nonsmoking Foodservice Shiftworkers
… This study was conducted to determine the dietary patterns, behavioral/health perceptions, and nutrition knowledge of smoking and nonsmoking foodservice shiftworkers. Data were collected with the use of a questionnaire and food frequency list. Seventy- seven participants were used in the …
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Statistical modelling of the association between dietary diversity, dietary patterns and non-communicable diseases in Namibia
… become one of the most important influences on dietary patterns. The nutritional transition has affected the dietary pattern and nutrient intake greatly and has led to a rise in the purchases and consumption of processed and convenience foods. Analysis in nutritional epidemiology typically …
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Dietary patterns and neurocognitive potential: Examining the intersection of carotenoid status, metabolic health, and executive function
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2027-05-01
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The Impact of Ramadan on the Lifestyle and Dietary Patterns in a Population in Najran, Saudi Arabia
… about the impact of Ramadan on lifestyle and dietary habits of people living in Najran, which is a major city in the Southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The aim of the current interdisciplinary study was to assess dietary pattern, lifestyle habits, some biochemical changes …
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Epidemiological Investigations of Dietary Patterns and Physical Activity on Longevity and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
… to sway public opinion towards the belief that dietary indulgences can be enjoyed as long as one engages in sufficient physical activity. However, it is unclear if the risk of premature mortality and cardiometabolic disease from unhealthy diets can be offset by physical activity, and vice versa. …
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Evidence for a Paradigm Shift in Preventive Nutrition: Measuring the Role of Dietary Patterns in Chronic Disease Risk in Canada
… of nutritional surveillance for developing dietary guidelines and policies. Some recent studies have questioned the usefulness of nutrition surveys due to their methodological limitations. The overall goal of this thesis was to use the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2.2 to address …
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Physical activity and dietary patterns among middle-aged and older adults: insights from the Brazilian longitudinal study of aging (ELSI-BRAZIL)
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2027-05-01
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DEFINITION AND CRITICAL EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPTIMIZED HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE DIETARY PATTERNS: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE
… is not new, but nowadays the definition of dietary patterns or recommendations able to improve both health and contribute to the transformation of food systems is strongly advocated. In the current scenario, the recognized intersection of climate change, population growth, and the increasing …
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Evaluation of dietary patterns influence on hepatic epigenetic gene modulation and dietary recommendations for the prevention of NAFLD to the general population
… Emphasizing the complex relationship between dietary patterns and epigenetic modifications such as DNA-methylation or miRNA expression can exert positive impact on preventing and managing metabolic disorders, including NAFLD within the 2030 SDG. This review aims to evaluate the influence of …
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