Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Dose-dependent effect of coconut oil supplementation on obesity indices: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of clinical trials | BMC Nutrition

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Selection of studies for inclusion in the meta-analyses The primary search yielded 684 studies from 3 databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Sciences). After removing duplicates, 635 identified trials remained, of which 598 were excluded during the review of the title and abstract (Fig. 1). Full texts of the remaining 37 studies were obtained and assessed. … Read more

Experiences with healthy eating among individuals with opioid dependence: insights from a dietary assessment | BMC Nutrition

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Gryczynski J, Schwartz RP, O’Grady KE, Restivo L, Mitchell SG, Jaffe JH. Understanding patterns of High-Cost health care use across different substance user groups. Health Aff (Millwood). 2016;35(1):12–9. PubMed  Google Scholar  Lewer D, Jones NR, Hickman M, Nielsen S, Degenhardt L. Life expectancy of people who are dependent on opioids: A cohort study in new … Read more

Association of lipid composition with diabetic foot ulcer size and depth: a cross-sectional study on plant versus animal oils, cholesterol, and omega fatty acids | BMC Nutrition

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Monteiro-Soares M, Boyko EJ, Jeffcoate W, Mills JL, Russell D, Morbach S, et al. Diabetic foot ulcer classifications: A critical review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2020;36: e3272. PubMed  Google Scholar  Monteiro-Soares M, Boyko EJ, Jeffcoate W, Mills JL, Russell D, Morbach S, et al. Diabetic foot ulcer classifications: A critical review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. … Read more

The association between the Mediterranean Diet and the Prime Diet Quality Score and polycystic ovary syndrome: a case control study | BMC Nutrition

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Hajam YA, Kumar R, Thakur D, Rai S. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): signs, symptoms, epidemiology, environmental stress, management strategies and current therapies. Herbal medicine applications for polycystic ovarian syndrome. CRC; 2023. pp. 1–17. Kousta E, Tolis G, Franks S. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Revised diagnostic criteria and long-term health consequences. HORMONES-ATHENS-. 2005;4(3):133. PubMed  Google Scholar  Piltonen … Read more

The effect of low-carbohydrate diets, based on changes in intake of dietary saturated fats on circulating TNF-α and interleukin- 6 levels in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | BMC Nutrition

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The initial search retrieved 2368 unique articles to be screened, of which 107 were selected for full-text evaluation after screening based on titles and abstracts. The reasons for the unsuitability are given in Fig. 1. After a greater detailed appraisal of the full texts, 72 studies were discharged due to following reasons: a) had only data … Read more

Effectiveness of nutrition counseling in managing gestational weight gain and infant outcomes: a retrospective cohort study | BMC Nutrition

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Study design and participants A retrospective cohort study was carried out on pregnant women who experienced unfavorable weight gain during pregnancy and were referred to health centers in Fars province, Iran between April 1, 2019 and November 20, 2023. The research data were sourced from Integrated Health System—a computerized platform that stores details of individuals … Read more

Effects of vitamin D3 supplementation on the recovery of hospitalized burn patients: a randomized double-blind controlled trial | BMC Nutrition

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Rollins C, Huettner F, Neumeister MW. Clinician’s guide to nutritional therapy following major burn injury. Clin Plast Surg. 2017;44(3):555–66. PubMed  Google Scholar  Olaitan P, Olaitan J. Burns and scalds-epidemiology and prevention in a developing country. Niger J Med. 2005;14(1):9–16. CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Mathers C. The global burden of disease: 2004 update. World Health Organization; … Read more

Dietary quality, anaemia prevalence and their associated factors among rural school- going adolescents in Acholi sub -region of Uganda | BMC Nutrition

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Akbari M, Moosazadeh M, Tabrizi R, Khatibi ST, Khodadost M, Heydari KB, Tahami AN, Lankarani SR. Estimation of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Iranian Children and Adolescents : A Systematic Review. Hematology. 2017;22(4):231–9. CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Haehling SV, Jankowska DJV, Veldhuisen P, Ponikowski SD, Anker EA. Iron Deficiency and Cardiovascular Disease. Nat Publ Group. 2015;109:1–11. Google … Read more

Effects of specific symbiotic supplements on anthropometric measurements, glycaemic control, and lipid profiles among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in two teaching hospitals in Baghdad/Iraq: a double-blinded, randomised placebo-controlled trial | BMC Nutrition

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This study aimed to assess the effects of symbiotic supplements consisting of seven bacterial strains at a dose of 2 × 108 CFU/day and a prebiotic FOS in one capsule for 12 weeks. This study revealed that after symbiotic treatment, there was a significant decrease in BMI, waist circumference, and FBG levels, whereas HDL levels significantly increased. … Read more