ListarINVESTIGACIÓN por tema "Nutrition & Dietetics"
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Adherence to physical activity recommendations across age categories: Findings from the 2009-2010 Chilean National Health Survey
(SOC CHILENA NUTRICION, BROMATOLOGIA & TOXICOLOGIA, 2019)Although physical activity (PA) is a protective factor against non-communicable diseases, there is an important proportion of the population who do not meet PA guidelines. Our aim was to investigate how adherence to PA ... -
Adiposity, healthy lifestyle and physical activity levels in housewives and women with paid employment in Chile
(SOC CHILENA NUTRICION, BROMATOLOGIA & TOXICOLOGIA, 2019)Lifestyle behaviours among women who take care of their home duties (housewives) and women who are currently working in paid employment is unknown in the Chilean population. The aim of this study was, therefore, to ... -
Association between adiposity levels and cognitive impairment in the Chilean older adult population
(CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS, 2019)Although both obesity and ageing are risk factors for cognitive impairment, there is no evidence in Chile on how obesity levels are associated with cognitive function. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate ... -
Association of rs3751812 polymorphism of the FTO gene with adiposity and metabolic markers in Chilean population. Results of the GENADIO study
(ARAN EDICIONES, S L, 2019)Background: genetic variants of the FTO gene confer the highest risk of obesity identified so far. Associations between the FTO gene and alterations in metabolic markers have been reported in different populations but not ... -
Caracterización de los patrones de actividad física en distintos grupos etarios chilenos
(ARAN EDICIONES, S L, 2019)Background: international physical activity (PA) guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous PA or 75 minutes of vigorous PA weekly; however, the proportion of the Chilean population who meet this recommendation ... -
Cardiorespiratory fitness and fat oxidation during exercise as protective factors for insulin resistance in sedentary women with overweight or obesity
(AULA MEDICA EDICIONES, 2018)Introduction: obesity is a global pandemic and it is the biggest risk factor for death worldwide nowadays. Studies suggest that both cardiorespiratory fitness and fat oxidation in exercise are related to insulin resistance ... -
Characteristics and motivations of donors to the human milk ba nk in Dr. Sotero del Rio Hospital, Chile
(SOC CHILENA NUTRICION, BROMATOLOGIA & TOXICOLOGIA, 2020)This study sought to describe characteristics, motivations, barriers, and sources of information of human milk donors to the milk bank at Dr. Sotero del Rio Hospital, Chile. Methods: A descriptive and cross - sectional ... -
Dietary sources of sodium among Brazilian population: data from Latin American Nutrition and Health Study (ELANS)
(SOC ESPANOLA DIETETICA & CIENCIAS ALIMENTACION-SEDCA, 2019)Introduction: The average daily intake of sodium in Brazil is 4.11 g/d, which is higher than that in most countries worldwide. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the main food sources of sodium in a representative ... -
Diferencias antropométricas por posición de juego en futbolistas profesionales chilenos
(ARAN EDICIONES, S L, 2019)Introduction: given the characteristics of soccer, the tendency in the selection of these athletes and their allocation in certain game positions has been conditioned by the morphological characteristics that they present, ... -
Effect of an intervention with different contributions of calcium on nutritional status in overweight university students
(SOC CHILENA NUTRICION, BROMATOLOGIA & TOXICOLOGIA, 2019)A low intake of calcium has been associated with greater risk of overweight and obesity. This work aimed to evaluate the effect of different levels of calcium intake on the nutritional status of overweight female university ... -
Effects of acute supplementation with beta-alanine on a limited time test at maximum aerobic speed on endurance athletes
(ARAN EDICIONES, S L, 2019)Introduction: the beta-alanine (BA) is one of the ergogenic aid most used by athletes, but the majority of the studies center the research on chronic supplementation. Objectives: to determine the acute effect of BA ... -
Facts and hypotheses about the programming of neuroplastic deficits by prenatal malnutrition
(OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC, 2019)Studies in rats have shown that a decrease in either protein content or total dietary calories results in molecular, structural, and functional changes in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus, among other brain regions, ... -
Fluid Restriction Decreases Solid Food Consumption Post-Exercise
(MDPI, 2019)Dehydration in rodents induces anorexia. In humans however, the role of dehydration in energy intake is controversial. This study investigated the effect of extreme fluid restriction on acute energy intake during and after ... -
Food sources of added sugar: Brazilian data (EBANS) from Latin American Nutrition and Health Study (ELANS)
(SOC ESPANOLA DIETETICA & CIENCIAS ALIMENTACION-SEDCA, 2019)Introduction: Brazil has the second highest per capita consumption of sugar in the world and added sugar (AS) contributes to 12.6% of the total energy intake. Objective: To investigate the main food sources of AS intake ... -
Meat consumption and its association with mortality
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One in five deaths are associated with an unhealthy diet worldwide: what is the current scenario in Chile?
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Perception of obese schoolchildren regarding their participation in the Physical Education class and their level of self-esteem: comparison according to corporal status
(ARAN EDICIONES, S L, 2018)Background: adequate exposure to Physical Education (PE) classes contributes to a healthier lifestyle among children during their lifespan. Objective: the main objective of this research was to evaluate the perception of ... -
Psychological well-being related to screen time, physical activity after school, and weight status in Chilean schoolchildren
(ARAN EDICIONES, S L, 2019)Background: the relationship between physical activity (PA) patterns and mental health in children is receiving considerable attention. Aims: the aim of this study was to compare psychological well-being in groups of ... -
Resistant starch: Technological characteristics and physiological interests
(SOC CHILENA NUTRICION, BROMATOLOGIA & TOXICOLOGIA, 2018)Resistant starch is a fraction of starch able to resist digestion and remains intact in the gastrointestinal tract. One of the benefits of this starch is that it can be used as an ingredient that reinforces the technological ... -
Risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes in Chile
(ARAN EDICIONES, S L, 2018)Background: worldwide, prevalence of type 2 diabetes has doubled in the last years, mainly due to unhealthy lifestyle behaviours. They are many risk factors associated with diabetes, however, which factors are associated ...