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The Association between Methionine Intake and Diabetes in Chinese Adults-Results from the China Health and Nutrition Survey
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
This study aimed to evaluate the association between methionine intake and diabetes prevalence in Chinese adults and explore whether the association was source-specific. Data from 12,849 adults aged ≥20 years old were used ...
Reported Adverse Effects and Attitudes among Arab Populations Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Large-Scale Multinational Study Implementing Machine Learning Tools in Predicting Post-Vaccination Adverse Effects Based on Predisposing Factors
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Background: The unprecedented global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
has imposed huge challenges on the healthcare facilities, and impacted every aspect of life. This has
led to the development of several ...
Sex disparities in food consumption patterns, dietary diversity and determinants of self-reported body weight changes before and amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 10 Arab countries
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2022 , Article)
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic along with its confinement period boosted lifestyle modifications and impacted women and men differently which exacerbated existing gender inequalities. The main objective of this paper ...
Exposure to Chinese Famine during Early Life Increases the Risk of Fracture during Adulthood
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
This study focused on identifying whether exposure to the Chinese Great Famine (1959–1961) in early life amplified the potential for fractures in adulthood. The survey was conducted using data from the 1997–2015 China ...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Insufficient physical activity is considered a strong risk factor associated with non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on physical (in)activity behavior in 10 Arab countries before ...
Hypovitaminosis D and Metabolic Syndrome in Postmenopausal Women
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) is a precursor for several cardiometabolic diseases. The prevalence of MetSyn is higher in postmenopausal women compared to premenopausal women. The role of vitamin D in postmenopausal women is ...
Association of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration with Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women in the US
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
The association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration and breast
cancer risk in postmenopausal women is not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate
the association between serum ...
A 3-Year Longitudinal Study of Effects of Parental Feeding Practices on Child Weight Status: The Childhood Obesity Study in China Mega-Cities
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
This study examined the longitudinal associations between parental feeding practices and child weight status, and their potential modification effects by child sex, age, and maternal and paternal educations among children. ...
Global, regional, and national consumption of animal-source foods between 1990 and 2018: findings from the Global Dietary Database
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Diet is a major modifiable risk factor for human health and overall consumption patterns affect planetary health. We aimed to quantify global, regional, and national consumption levels of animal-source foods ...
The influence of socio-demographic factors on patterns of thyme and thyme products consumption: the case of a Mediterranean country
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ciencia e Tecnologia de Alimentos
, 2022 , Article)
Thyme intake assessment is gaining significance because thyme is becoming a global staple food and its use has been on the rise. In our study, a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was developed to assess thyme intake in ...