Human Nutrition: Recent submissions
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Association of low serum magnesium with diabetes and hypertension: findings from Qatar Biobank Study.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)We aimed to examine the association between serum magnesium and diabetes and hypertension among Qatari adults. In the cross-sectional study, we used data from 9693 Qatari participants) aged 20 years and above attending the ... -
Relationship between fat distribution, iron status, and hepcidin in Qatari obese adults
( 21st World Obesity Conference (2018) , 2019 , Conference Paper)Introduction: The global prevalence of obesity has reached an alarming rate. In addition to obesity and chronic diseases, high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies especially iron deficiency anemia (ADA) was observed ... -
Dietary magnesium-to-iron intake ratios and risk of impaired fasting glucose in Chinese adults: The prospective Jiangsu Nutrition Study (JIN)
( Elsevier Inc , 2018 , Article)Background: Studies have consistently shown that risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is positively associated with dietary haem iron intake and inversely associated with dietary magnesium intake in a dose-response way. However, ... -
Adequacy of Nutrients Intake among Jordanian Pregnant Women in Comparison to Dietary Reference Intakes.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Maternal nutrition is considered an important pillar in the pregnancy outcomes for both mother and infant. A mother's malnutrition and inadequate nutrient intake is associated with many undesirable pregnancy outcomes. ... -
Short-term greenhouse emission lowering effect of biochars from solid organic municipal wastes
( Center for Environmental and Energy Research and Studies , 2018 , Article)Qatar economy has been growing rapidly during the last two decades during which waste generation and greenhouse gas emissions increased exponentially making them among the main environmental challenges facing the country. ... -
Gut Microbiota: An Important Link between Western Diet and Chronic Diseases.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article Review)A Western diet characterised by high intake of energy-dense and processed food is a risk factor for many chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases [1]. Much of the research focus is on the ... -
Serum vitamin D concentrations are inversely related to prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Qatari women.
( Wiley , 2019 , Article)Hypovitaminosis D has reached epidemic proportions in Qatar. Vitamin D is linked to several cardiometabolic diseases such as metabolic syndrome (MetSyn), diabetes, and atherosclerosis. It is not known if vitamin D status ... -
Arab female and male perceptions of factors facilitating and inhibiting their physical activity: Findings from a qualitative study in the Middle East
( Public Library of Science , 2018 , Article)© 2018 Donnelly et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the ... -
Iron-related dietary pattern increases the risk of poor cognition
( BMC , 2019 , Article)High iron intake has been shown to be associated with poor cognition. We aimed to examine the association between iron-related dietary pattern (IDP) and cognitive function in Chinese adults. Longitudinal study data from ... -
Early life exposure to 1959-1961 Chinese famine exacerbates association between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
( Wiley , 2019 , Article)We aimed to assess whether early life exposure to the Chinese famine (1959-1961) modifies the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. Data from 4247 adults born ... -
The influence of fasting and energy restricting diets on IGF-1 levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Background: Fasting and energy restricting diets have a potential means of delaying or preventing the onset of a range of age-related metabolic and neoplastic diseases. Consistently at the centre of this effect appears ... -
Selenium and Health: An Update on the Situation in the Middle East and North Africa.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Selenium (Se) is an important trace element that should be present in the diet of all age groups to provide an adequate intake. Se is incorporated in 25 known selenoproteins, which mediate the biological effects of Se ... -
The Association Between Osteocalcin and C-Reactive Protein; A Relation of Bone with Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
( Thieme Publishing , 2019 , Article)A meta-analysis was performed to summarize the evidence from observational studies regarding the association between serum osteocalcin (OC) and C-reactive protein (CRP). A systemic research of the literature databases ... -
Chitosan and Oregano Oil Treatments, Individually or in Combination, Used To Increase the Shelf Life of Vacuum-Packaged, Refrigerated European Eel () Fillets.
( International Association for Food Protection , 2019 , Article)We investigated the impact of chitosan and oregano essential oil (EO) individually or in combination on the quality of eel fillets in vacuum packaging (VP) and stored under refrigeration (4°C). Treatments studied were (i) ... -
Comparisons of Visceral Adiposity Index, Body Shape Index, Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference and Their Associations with Diabetes Mellitus in Adults.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)The associations between visceral adiposity index (VAI), body shape index and diabetes in adults were inconsistent. We assessed the predictive capacity of VAI and body shape index for diabetes by comparing them with body ... -
High Chili Intake and Cognitive Function among 4582 Adults: An Open Cohort Study over 15 Years.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)We aimed to examine the association between chili intake and cognitive function in Chinese adults. This is a longitudinal study of 4852 adults (age 63.4 ± 7.7) attending the China Health and Nutrition Survey during 1991 ... -
Impact of food safety training on the knowledge, practice, and attitudes of food handlers working in fast-food restaurants
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2019 , Article)Purpose In many developing countries, the main source of food related illness is the fast foods restaurants. Health inspections of fast-food restaurants may not be sufficient to ensure and enforce the food safety regulations. ... -
Genetic polymorphisms associated with type 2 diabetes in the Arab world: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)T2DM reach epidemic levels in the Arab countries. In this study, we aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to underline the susceptibility genetic profile of Arab patients with T2DM that result from SNPs. ... -
Body Shape Index Is a Stronger Predictor of Diabetes.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Anthropometric indicators can predict the development of diabetes among adults. Among them, a new indicator (Body Shape Index) was developed. Several cohort observational studies have demonstrated that A Body Shape Index ... -
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Contribute Significantly to College Students’ Daily Caloric Intake in Jordan: Soft Drinks Are Not the Major Contributor
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) are caloric-dense and associated with poor diet quality which may result in weight gain and obesity. Obesity is an independent risk factor for several chronic diseases. This study aimed to ...
