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Aleitamento Materno Exclusivo E A Sua Associação Com O Consumo De Alimentos Ultraprocessados Aos 12 Meses, Paula Moreira Ruffoni, Abby Branchini Chacón, Cátia Regina Ficagna, Larissa Oliveira, Bruna Oliveira De Vargas, Milena Soares Meneghetti, Fernanda Bortolaz Pivetta, Francielle Valente Marques, Eduarda Malcorra, Manuela Fraga Verardo, Renata Oliveira Neves, Leandro Meirelles Nunes, Juliana Bernardi Rombaldi

AMNET XX Conferencia Internacional

ALEITAMENTO MATERNO EXCLUSIVO EA SUA ASSOCIAÇÃO COM O CONSUMO DE ALIMENTOS ULTRAPROCESSADOS AOS 12 MESES.

Palavras-chave: assistência alimentar; alimentação complementar; alimentos processados.

Consumo Alimentar De Crianças Hospitalizadas Maiores De 2 Anos De Famílias Com Insegurança Alimentar: Um Estudo Transversal, Gabrielle P. Gonçalves, Luisa R. Zampieri, Haissa I. Cardoso, Paula L. Pacheco, Vera L. Bosa

AMNET XX Conferencia Internacional

No abstract provided.

Circunferência Muscular Do Braço Como Ponto De Partida Para Avaliação De Desnutrição Em Pacientes Com Doença Inflamatória Intestinal Na Fase Ativa: Um Estudo Transversal, Bianca Alves Mendes, Daniella Miranda Da Silva, Bruna Cherubini Alves, Cassia Medino Soares, Camille Feitosa Almeida, Thais Batista Oliveira, Valesca Dal'alba

AMNET XX Conferencia Internacional

No abstract provided.

Estado Nutricional De Crianças Aos 12 Meses Alimentadas Por Diferentes Métodos De Alimentação Complementar: Dados Preliminares De Um Ensaio Clínico Randomizado, Cátia Regina Ficagna, Abby Branchini Chacón, Elma Izze Da Silva Magalhães, Paula Moreira Ruffoni, Bruna Oliveira De Vargas, Milena Soares Meneghetti, Fernanda Bortolaz Pivetta, Francielle Valente Marques, Eduarda Malcorra, Manuela Fraga Verardo, Renata Oliveira Neves, Leandro Meirelles Nunes, Larissa De Oliveira Silveira, Juliana Bernardi Rombaldi

AMNET XX Conferencia Internacional

ESTADO NUTRICIONAL DE CRIANÇAS AOS 12 MESES ALIMENTADAS POR DIFERENTES MÉTODOS DE ALIMENTAÇÃO COMPLEMENTAR: DADOS PRELIMINARES DE UM ENSAIO CLÍNICO RANDOMIZADO

Palavras-chave: alimentação complementar, estado nutricional, crescimento e desenvolvimento

Ganho De Peso Gestacional Total E Padrões Alimentares Durante A Gestação: Estudo De Coorte Maternar, Bruna Oliveira De Vargas, Bruna Luiza Holand, Michele Drehmer, Vera Lucia Bosa

AMNET XX Conferencia Internacional

Objetivos: Identificar a relação entre os padrões alimentares gestacionais e o ganho de peso gestacional (GPG) total segundo as novas curvas brasileiras de GPG. Métodos: Estudo de coorte Maternar avaliou pacientes no puerpério imediato no período de março/2018 a fevereiro/2020 no sul do Brasil. Foram incluídos pacientes com idade ≥19 anos, que tiveram gestação de risco habitual ou alto risco, com parto de recém-nascido vivo ou parto de feto morto com peso > 500g ou IG > 20 semanas. A adequação do GPG total foi avaliada a partir do IMC pré-gestacional e idade gestacional do parto, segundo as curvas brasileiras. Os padrões …

Consumo Alimentar De Crianças Hospitalizadas Maiores De 2 Anos De Famílias Com Insegurança Alimentar: Um Estudo Transversal, Gabrielle P. Gonçalves

AMNET XX Conferencia Internacional

No abstract provided.

Percepção Dos Cuidadores Versus Presença De Dificuldades Alimentares Pediátricas: Um Estudo Transversal, Haissa I. Cardoso, Gabrielle P Gonçalves P. Gonçalves, Luísa R. Zampieri, Paula L. Pacheco, Vera Lucia Bosa

AMNET XX Conferencia Internacional

Avaliar a percepção de cuidadores de crianças com dificuldades alimentares pediátricas (DAPs) a respeito dos problemas de alimentação de seus filhos. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado na internação pediátrica com crianças abaixo de 14 anos e seus cuidadores em um hospital público no Sul do Brasil. Coletaram-se dados de prontuário além da aplicação de um questionário. Para avaliar a presença de DAPs foi utilizado o diagnóstico no prontuário. Aprovado pelo comitê de ética da instituição (CAAE nº 65500222300005327). Resultados: Avaliou-se 148 duplas de indivíduos, sendo 54% das crianças menores de 2 anos. As DAPs estavam presentes em 36 (22,8%) dos …

Snack Intake Among College Students With Overweight/Obesity And Its Association With Gender, Income, Stress, And Availability Of Snacks During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mohammed Baghdadi, Lukkamol Prapkree, Rianna Uddin, Jafar Ali Ajaj Jaafar, Niliarys Sifre, Gabriel Corea, Jordan Faith, Jacqueline Hernandez, Cristina Palacios

American Journal of Non-Communicable Diseases

Abstract: Objective. To assess the determinants of snack intake among college students with overweight/obesity during COVID-19 pandemic. We hypothesized that younger and male students, those from minority background, those experiencing higher stress levels, and those with higher accessibility/availability of unhealthy snacks would snack more frequently or consume more unhealthy snack choices. Methods. This was a secondary analysis of the baseline data obtained from the Snackability trial, a trial testing the efficacy of a smartphone application for improving the quality of snack intake in US college students with overweight/obesity. Participants completed a survey on socio-demographics, stress levels, and snack patterns …

Evaluación De Las Características Nutricionales De Los Menús Planificados Para El Almuerzo Escolar En Las Escuelas Públicas Y Subvencionadas De La Ciudad De Asunción Durante El Periodo 2010-2016, Pamela Gisele Balmori Msc

AMNET XX Conferencia Internacional

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Using The Snackability Smartphone Application To Improve The Quality Of Snack Intake, General Diet Quality, And Weight Among College Students, Lukkamol Prapkree

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

College is a challenging period to make healthy food and snack choices and this could lead to poor diet quality and weight gain in the future. The Snackability application (app) was developed using the Social Cognitive Theory for behavior change to help students choose healthy snacks based on the USDA guidelines. The objective of this study was to determine whether the app improved snack, diet quality, and body weight in overweight and obese college students within a two-arm, 12-week randomized controlled trial (RCT). A total of 139 participants completed all baseline measures and were randomized into the control or app …

The Effect Of Emotional State, Interoception, Intuitive Eating, And Self-Regulation On The Energy Intake Of College Students, Padideh Haddadian Lovan

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

College students are known to be susceptible to weight gain. Transitioning to college brings new stresses and challenges which may lead to unhealthy eating behaviors and weight gain. There are multiple factors which have been attributed to exacerbating determinants for college weight gain including eating in the absence of hunger, lack of self-regulation, and emotional eating. As researchers have become more aware of the disadvantages of dieting and restricted eating, cognitive related behaviors, as a way to control weight, have gained more attention recently.

The aim of this study is to examine the association between internal bodily signals of hunger …

Gut Integrity, Microbial Translocation, Immune Activation, Inflammation And Vitamin D In Drug Users Living With Hiv, Jacqueline S. Hernandez

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine associations between MT, immune activation, inflammation, gut integrity and vitamin D status in the context of cocaine use among People Living with HIV (PLWH). One hundred cocaine and non-cocaine users living with HIV were selected from the Miami Adult Studies in HIV cohort. Blood samples were collected to assess MT (LPS), immune activation (sCD163 and sCD27), inflammation (IL-6, TNF-a, hs-CRP, IL-17 and IL-22), gut integrity damage (I-FABP) and vitamin D status. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometrics, diet and disease progression were collected. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test, multiple linear and logistic regressions were …

Effectiveness Of A 6-Month Nutrition Intervention Targeting Prediabetes In People Living With Hiv (Plwh) And Prediabetes, Alicia Sneij

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a 6-month randomized, controlled nutrition intervention targeting prediabetes in people living with HIV (PLWH) and have prediabetes. Participants (n=38) were randomized into the intervention group (n=20) or the control group (n=18). Participants randomized into the intervention group met once a month for approximately 1 hour to receive medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling and nutrition education; participants randomized into the control group received educational material at baseline. Fasting blood glucose (FBG) for the 6-month follow-up for the intervention group was significantly reduced compared to baseline (p=0.03). No significant difference was …

The Impact Of Socioeconomic Factors On Food Insecurity Among Syrian Refugees In Florida, Racha Sankar

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Syrian refugees settled in the United States may experience food insecurity due to different socioeconomic factors that may include nutrition knowledge, language proficiency, women’s education, and perceived stress. The structure and the type of households may also contribute to food insecurity in this population.

The objective of this study was to measure food security among Syrian refugees residing in Florida. It also aimed to determine the socioeconomic factors that may attribute to food insecurity at household level.

A comprehensive 228-item questionnaire was administered to N=80 households (n=43 in rural areas, n=37 in urban areas). Families with and without children were …

A Nutrition Education Intervention With Maternal Support Among Children Participating In Summer Camps To Prevent Overweight And Obesity In Kuwait, Mashael Huwaikem

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Kuwait has the highest prevalence of obesity within Arab countries at 37.8%. The prevalence of childhood obesity, believed to be a reliable measure of future obesity, is increasing in there year after year. However, the potential effect of any type of preventive measures has not been adequately studied. Therefore, this dissertation aimed to increase awareness of long-term risks of childhood obesity among children and their mothers. Additionally, to assess the impact of the Healthy Habits (HH) program on changing eating behaviors among 6 to10 year-old children participating in summer camps.

Seventy-nine children participated in two summer camps for 8 weeks …

Parental Perceptions Of Child’S Medical Care And Neighborhood And Child’S Behavioral Risk Factors For Obesity In U.S. Children By Body Mass Index Classification, Joan A. Vaccaro, Gustavo G. Zarini, Fatma Huffman

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

Environmental factors, preventive medical care, and behaviors play a role in childhood obesity. This study used the National Survey of Children’s Health, 2011-2012, for 42,828 children, ages 10–17 years. Greater percent of children in the overweight/obese category performed no moderate-to-vigorous physical activity: 11.9 (10.6, 13.3) as compared to children in the underweight/normal weight category: 9.7 (8.9 10.6). No moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was associated with no preventive medical care, inadequate or no health care, parents reporting higher percent of no parks or playgrounds, and unsafe and unsupportive neighborhoods. Odds ratios of overweight/obesity were higher for males [OR = 2.06 (1.64, 2.60)], …

A Mobile-Based Intervention For Obesity Prevention Among Female College Students In Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Abeer Hussain Alssafi

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

College students transitioning from adolescence into early adulthood may encounter new stresses, which may lead to unhealthy weight-related behaviors and weight gain. Students gain approximately 4-9 pounds during their first 2 years in college. Health behaviors in this population pose an increased risk because they tend to persist into adulthood. In Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia, student obesity is on the rise. About 24% of female college students were overweight or obese in Saudi Arabia in 2015. This dissertation describes the development of a mobile intervention program using Instagram and a self-tracking app to minimize the risk of overweight/obesity …

Impact Of A Nutrition And Yoga Intervention In Breast Cancer Suvivors' Quality Of Life, Tammy C. Fogarty

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The aim of the present study was to determine if a nutrition and yoga intervention will improve quality of life (QoL) in breast cancer survivors (BCS). Using the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping as a guide to lead the intervention, the intervention assessed potential barriers, self-efficacy, diet quality, and physical activity as it relates to quality of life. Twenty-seven women were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned to the control or intervention group. The intervention consisted of 6-weeks of yoga classes and 6-weeks of online nutrition education. The control group received a nutrition consultation and nutrition guidelines from …

Eating Frequency And The Role Of Snacking On Body Weight Of Wic Preschool Children, Andrea Charvet

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this study was to understand the influence of eating episodes and snack quality on body weight of children ages 3-4.9 years participating in the Broward County Special Supplementation Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).Additional objectives were to evaluate obesity risk factors and to examine the effect of childcare arrangements on body weight. Data was collected from 7 Broward County Health Department WIC clinics over 4 months via a researcher-administered questionnaire. Additional data was extracted from the WIC data system. BMI-for-age percentiles were used to categorize children by weight according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) …

Health Indicators Of Us Older Adults Who Received Or Did Not Receive Meals Funded By The Older Americans Act, Edgar Vieira, Joan A. Vaccaro, Gustavo G. Zarini, Fatma Huffman

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

Background. The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires that nutrition programs provide meals and related nutrition services that promote health and help manage chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to compare health status, food security, functional limitations, and chronic diseases of older adults who received or did not receive OAA meals using data from a representative sample of US adults. Methods. Data were from the National Health and Nutrition Surveys 2011–2014 for 2,392 older adults ≥ 65 years of age, including 187 Mexican Americans, 212 other Hispanics, 521 non-Hispanic Blacks, 219 non-Hispanic Asians, and 1253 non-Hispanic Whites. Results. Those …

Health-Related Characteristics Of Older Adults Who Attend Congregate Meal Sites In The United States, Fatma Huffman, Joan A. Vaccaro, Edgar Vieira, Gustavo G. Zarini

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

The purpose of this study was to determine health-related characteristics of a representative sample of older adults who attend congregate meal sites in the United States, and compare races/ethnicities and sexes. Participants were adults, aged 60 years and older, (N = 901) of the 2015 Tenth Annual National Survey of Older American Act Participants (NSOAAP). Difficulties with mobility and Activities of Daily Living were common among older adults who attended congregate meals. Health-related characteristics differed by race/ethnicity and sex. Higher percentages of men reported eating more than half their calories from the site: 61.0% (53, 68), compared to women: 41.2% …

Sex And Race/Ethnic Disparities In Food Security And Chronic Diseases In U.S. Older Adults, Joan A. Vaccaro, Fatma Huffman

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships among sex, race/ethnicity, and food security with the likelihood of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and lung disease for older adults. Method: Complex sample analysis by logistic regression models for chronic diseases were conducted from National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, 2011 to 2012 and 2013 to 2014, for N = 3,871 adults aged ≥55 years. Results: Being female with low food security was associated with lung disease and diabetes. Poverty, rather than low food security, was associated with cardiovascular diseases. Minority status was independently associated with low food security …

The Effect Of Vitamin D3 Supplementation On Kidney Function And Cardiovascular Disease Markers Among Hispanics And African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes, Gustavo G. Zarini

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Serum vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and elevated blood pressure are important health concerns especially among minorities with type 2 diabetes. The effect of vitamin D₃ supplementation (cholecalciferol) at 6,000 IU/day (d) vs. 4,000 IU/d on kidney function and cardiovascular disease markers among Hispanics and African Americans with type 2 diabetes and hypovitaminosis D (/ml) was evaluated. Subjects (n=63) were recruited from two clinics in Miami-Dade County, FL. Fasting venous blood and fresh, single-voided first morning urine samples were collected from each participant by a certified phlebotomist and analyzed by Solstas Lab Partners, Davie, FL. Linear mixed …

Nutrition Intakes And Nutritional Status Of School Age Children In Ghana, Justina S. Owusu, Esi Komeley Colecraft, Richmond Aryeetey, Joan A. Vaccaro, Fatma Huffman

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

This paper compares nutrition intakes and nutritional status of school children from two public schools in neighbouring communities of Ghana with different school feeding programmes. One hundred and eighty-two caregiver and school-age child pairs were interviewed concerning socio-demographics, dietary practices, and food security in a cross-sectional design. The independent t-test was used to compare the contribution of the publicly funded Ghana School Feeding Programme and private School Feeding Programme meals to total daily nutrient intakes of the children. Predictors of nutritional status of the children were assessed using logistic regression models. The private school feeding programme contributed more energy, …

Sex And Race/Ethnicity Differences In Following Dietary And Exercise Recommendations For U.S. Representative Sample Of Adults With Type 2 Diabetes, Joan A. Vaccaro, Fatma G. Huffman

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

This study examined sex by race/ethnicity differences in medical advice received for diet and exercise with corresponding health behaviors of a U.S. representative sample of adults with type 2 diabetes (N = 1,269). Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys for 2011-2014 for 185 Mexican Americans, 123 Other Hispanics, 392 non-Hispanic Blacks, 140 non-Hispanic Asians, and 429 non-Hispanic Whites were analyzed using logistic regression analyses. Reporting being given dietary and exercise advice was positively associated with reporting following the behavior. There were differences in sex and sex by race/ethnicity for reporting receiving medical advice and performing the …

Carotenoids And Fatty Acids In Early Lactation: A Study Of A Peruvian Population, Vanesa Mendez

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Lipid soluble carotenoids are micronutrients present in human milk that serve as precursors of vitamin A and also play an important role protecting cells from damage arising from photooxidative processes and reactive oxygen species. Fatty acids comprise about 3-5% of human milk and are mainly present as triglycerides. They are a major energy source for the infant and are necessary to support cell growth required for normal development and maturation of critical organs. Transport of carotenoids into milk has been little studied and there has been no previous investigation of the relationship of carotenoid transport with that of individual fatty …

Perceived Body Image, Eating Behavior, And Sedentary Activities And Body Mass Index Categories In Kuwaiti Female Adolescents, Lemia H. Shaban, Joan A. Vaccaro, Shiryn D. Sukhram, Fatma G. Huffman

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

Background. The State of Kuwait has a growing obesity epidemic in both genders and all age groups; however, obesity rates in the young seem to be rising. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 169 Kuwaiti female adolescents attending both private and public schools spanning the six governorates in the State of Kuwait in order to explore female adolescents’ self-image, body dissatisfaction, type of school (private versus public), TV viewing, and computer games and their relationship to body mass index. Results. Approximately half the students classified as obese perceived their body image to lie in the normal range. Females in …

Cardiovascular Endurance, Body Mass Index, Physical Activity, Screen Time, And Carotenoid Intake Of Children: Nhanes National Youth Fitness Survey, Joan A. Vaccaro, Fatma G. Huffman

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

Background. Approximately 17% of children aged 6–11 years were classified as obese in the United States. Obesity adversely affects physical functioning and leads to reduced quality of life. Heart function for overweight and obese children has not been reported. Methods. Data for this study were from NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey (NNYFS) conducted in conjunction with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2012. This study used data from children aged 6–12 () that had the cardiorespiratory endurance measure, body mass index for age and sex, and dietary data (). Cardiovascular endurance was estimated by heart rate reserve. …

Dietary Risk Factors By Race/Ethnicity, Age-Group, And Gender In A Representative Sample Of Us Older Adults, Joan A. Vaccaro, Fatma G. Huffman

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Two School Feeding Programmes In Ghana, West Africa, Justina S. Owusu, Esi K. Colecraft, Richmond N.O. Aryeetey, Joan A. Vaccaro, Fatma G. Huffman

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

Background: Malnutrition of children in Ghana continues during school years. There is limited information on how school meals meet nutrient recommendations in Ghana.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare energy and nutrient content of meals served by Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) and Non-Governmental School Feeding Programme (NGSFP) and adherence to nutrient recommendations.

Methods: This was a cross sectional study design involving observation of school meals at two sites: GSFP and NGSFP. Average weights of a week’s meal were converted to energy and nutrient equivalence and compared with international recommendations. Differences assessed with t …