Previous studies have shown beneficial associations between fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors. However, variety in FV, which may play an important role on ...cardiovascular health due to the different nutrient and phytochemical content among the different groups and subgroups of FV has been poorly investigated. We longitudinally investigated associations between 1-year changes in variety and quantity of FV and concurrent changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in elderly subjects with overweight/obesity and metabolic syndrome.
a one-year data longitudinal analysis of 6647 PREDIMED-plus study participants (48% women) was conducted. Data were collected at baseline, six months and 1-year of follow-up. Variety and quantity of FV were estimated using a food frequency questionnaire and continuous scores for variety were created based on items/month of FV. Linear mixed-models adjusted for potential confounders were performed to estimate associations (β-coefficients and 95% confidence interval) between 1-year changes in FV variety and/or quantity and concurrent changes in cardiometabolic risk factors.
Two points increment in the FV variety score over one year was associated with a concurrent decrease in glucose (-0.33 mg/dL (0.58, -0.07)), body weight (-0.07 kg (-0.13, -0.02)) and waist circumference (WC) (-0.08 cm (-0.16, -10.01)). An increment of 100 g/d of FV over one year was associated with a concurrent decrease in triglycerides (-0.50 mg/dL (-0.93, -0.08)), glucose (-0.21 mg/dL (-0.32, -0.11)), body weight (-0.11 kg (-0.15, -0.07)) and WC (-0.10 cm (-0.14, -0.06)) over 1-year. Changes in FV consumption which led to higher quantity and variety over one year were associated with downward changes in glucose (-1.26 mg/dL (-2.09, -0.43)), body weight (-0.40 kg (-0.58, -0.23)) and WC (-0.50 cm (-0.73, -0.28)).
Greater variety, in combination with higher quantity of FV was significantly associated with a decrease in several cardiometabolic risk factors among elderly subjects at high cardiovascular risk.
El propósito del estudio consistió en diseñar alternativas de enseñanza-aprendizaje utilizando la música urbana como herramienta para el fortalecimiento de valores en los estudiantes del 3er grado de ...la Escuela Bolivariana “Vivienda Rural” estado Trujillo. El estudio se basó en una investigación descriptiva un diseño de campo no experimental. Las unidades de análisis la constituyeron seis (06) docentes que imparten clases en tercer grado. En los resultados obtenidos se logró evidenciar que los docentes del 3er grado hacen uso de distintas estrategias en el aula de clase, lo cual es favorable en el aprendizaje de los niños; sin embargo, la música no es tomada en cuenta como una herramienta de enseñanza en el proceso educativo. Es por ello que, se realizó una propuesta por parte del investigador diseñando actividades tendientes a mejorar la enseñanza-aprendizaje de valores, así como motivar a los estudiantes a realizar sus propias creaciones musicales partiendo de las vivencias diarias.
Background
The prevalence of overweight/obesity and related manifestations such as metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing worldwide. High energy density diets, usually with low nutrient density, are ...among the main causes. Some high-quality dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) have been linked to the prevention and better control of MetS. However, it is needed to show that nutritional interventions promoting the MedDiet are able to improve nutrient intake.
Objective
To assess the effect of improving MedDiet adherence on nutrient density after 1 year of follow-up at the PREDIMED-Plus trial.
Methods
We assessed 5777 men (55–75 years) and women (60–75 years) with overweight or obesity and MetS at baseline from the PREDIMED-Plus trial. Dietary changes and MedDiet adherence were evaluated at baseline and after 1 year. The primary outcome was the change in nutrient density (measured as nutrient intake per 1000 kcal). Multivariable-adjusted linear regression models were fitted to analyse longitudinal changes in adherence to the MedDiet and concurrent changes in nutrient density.
Results
During 1-year follow-up, participants showed improvements in nutrient density for all micronutrients assessed. The density of carbohydrates (− 9.0%), saturated fatty acids (− 10.4%) and total energy intake (− 6.3%) decreased. These changes were more pronounced in the subset of participants with higher improvements in MedDiet adherence.
Conclusions
The PREDIMED-Plus dietary intervention, based on MedDiet recommendations for older adults, maybe a feasible strategy to improve nutrient density in Spanish population at high risk of cardiovascular disease with overweight or obesity.
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