Associations of Dietary Intake with Cardiovascular Risk in Long-Term “Plant-Based Eaters”: A Secondary Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Study
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 796 - 796
Published: March 11, 2024
A
plant-based
diet
rich
in
whole
foods
and
fiber
is
beneficial
for
cardiovascular
(CV)
health.
This
impact
often
linked
to
specific
food
groups
their
preparation
methods,
reflecting
the
overall
dietary
pattern.
However,
research
on
long-term
effects
of
a
carefully
designed
adults
transitioning
from
typical
Western
lifestyle
limited.
Notably,
studies
people
managing
CV
risk
factors
effectively
are
scarce.
As
part
cross-sectional
study,
we
examined
151
individuals
committed
long-term,
well-designed
active
lifestyle.
We
investigated
how
macronutrient
intake
related
various
health
markers.
In
this
secondary
analysis,
our
comprehensive
approach
encompassed
several
methods:
3-day
weighted
records,
fasting
blood
lipid
pressure
measurements,
body
composition
assessments,
evaluations
status.
adjusted
analysis
multiple
variables,
such
as
age,
sex,
current
mass
index,
smoking
status,
physical
activity,
time
(years)
following
diet.
Our
findings
revealed
associations
between
(per
50
g)
markers,
although
these
were
generally
weak.
Individuals
who
consumed
more
grains
fruits
had
lower
levels
total,
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL-C),
high-density
(HDL-C)
cholesterol.
also
found
legumes
nuts/seeds
reduced
HDL-C
levels.
These
suggested
that
might
influence
profile,
contributing
greater
spices/herbs
was
associated
with
uric
acid
levels,
while
diets
fast
pasta
(made
white
flour)
higher
macronutrients,
fiber,
carbohydrates
(from
whole-food
sources),
proteins,
different
types
fats
(saturated
fatty
acids
[SFAs],
monounsaturated
[MUFAs],
polyunsaturated
[PUFAs]),
total
cholesterol,
LDL-C
(only
carbohydrates),
HDL-C.
unique
negative
correlation
PUFA
LDL-C,
suggesting
PUFAs
significantly
affect
contrast,
increased
protein
SFA
consumption
support
patterns
factors,
highlighting
even
small
amounts
unhealthy
can
regardless
Language: Английский
Dietary Intake of Adolescents and Alignment with Recommendations for Healthy and Sustainable Diets: Results of the SI.Menu Study
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 1912 - 1912
Published: June 17, 2024
Background:
The
SI.Menu
study
offers
the
latest
data
on
dietary
intake
of
Slovenian
adolescents
aged
10
to
17.
purpose
this
is
comprehensively
assess
their
(energy
and
nutrients)
compare
food
intakes
with
recommendations
for
healthy
sustainable
diets.
Methods:
cross-sectional
epidemiological
(March
2017–April
2018)
was
conducted
a
representative
sample
17
years
(n
=
468)
(230
males
238
females).
Data
were
gathered
through
two
non-consecutive
24
h
recalls,
in
line
European
Food
Safety
Authority
(EFSA)
EU
Menu
methodology.
repeated
Dietary
Recall
(HDR)
Propensity
Questionnaire
(FPQ)
combined
determine
usual
nutrients
groups,
using
Multiple
Source
Method
(MSM)
program.
Results:
Adolescents’
diets
significantly
deviate
from
recommendations,
lacking
vegetables,
milk
dairy
products,
nuts
seeds,
legumes,
water,
while
containing
excessive
meat
(especially
red
meat)
high-sugar
foods.
This
results
insufficient
fibre,
such
as
vitamin
D,
folate,
calcium.
Conclusions:
does
not
meet
diet
recommendations.
provides
an
important
insight
into
habits
that
could
be
useful
future
public
health
strategies.
Language: Английский
Predictors of Meat Reduction: The Case of Slovenia
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(15), P. 2346 - 2346
Published: July 25, 2024
Health,
environmental,
and
animal
advocacy
organisations
emphasise
reducing
or
eliminating
high
meat
consumption
due
to
its
adverse
effects
on
health,
sustainability,
climate
change,
welfare.
Increasingly,
people
are
deciding
reduce
their
frequency.
Our
study
aimed
examine
predictors
of
reduction
among
Slovenian
consumers,
focusing
gender,
age,
partner
children
status,
size
residential
settlement,
socioeconomic
political
orientation.
We
conducted
a
survey
using
non-probability
sampling.
examined
demographic,
socioeconomic,
individuals’
self-assessed
intent
in
the
month
following
survey.
Additionally,
we
analysed
respondents’
during
three
years
prior.
A
correlation
analysis
revealed
that
higher
age
education
levels
were
significantly
positively
correlated
with
patterns.
An
ordinal
logistic
regression
indicated
was
only
significant
predictor
intentions
past
behaviour.
findings
suggest
middle-aged
elderly
individuals
more
likely
than
younger
adults
report
behaviours.
Future
public
health
interventions
should
tailor
approaches
different
groups,
and,
particular,
target
individuals.
Educational
campaigns
highlight
environmental
benefits
product
consumption,
particularly
primary
secondary
schools.
Language: Английский
Slovenia’s Food-Based Dietary Guidelines 2024: Eating for Health and the Planet
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 3026 - 3026
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
The
dietary
guidelines
of
Slovenia,
‘12
Steps
to
Healthy
Eating’,
were
first
published
in
2000
and
revised
2011.
‘Food
Guide
Pyramid’
was
initially
subsequently
2015.
‘The
Plate’
introduced
2007.
In
February
2023,
the
Slovenian
Strategic
Council
for
Nutrition
proposed
new
Food-Based
Dietary
Guidelines
(FBDGs)
that
integrate
both
health
environmental
considerations.
September
creation
FBDGs
included
Action
Plan
implementing
Resolution
on
National
Program
Physical
Activity
Health
2015–2025.
October
Ministry
Slovenia
appointed
core
working
group
10
multidisciplinary
experts
from
fields
such
as
nutrition,
food
science
medicine,
public
health,
environment,
pharmacy,
agriculture
led
by
Prof.
Dr.
Nataša
Fidler
Mis,
who
drafted
guidelines.
2024,
World
Organization
Regional
Office
Europe
organized
a
virtual
international
workshop
assist
developing
food-based
May
an
expert
meeting
Environment,
Climate,
Energy,
Institute
Public
present
scientific
draft
SLO
FBDG
external
peer
review.
lectures
world-leading
healthy
diets
sustainable
systems,
climate
sustainability
aspects
into
FBDG,
discuss
findings
with
group,
extended
invited
experts.
final
version
is
expected
be
released
end
2024.
Language: Английский
Changing Our Food Habits One Bite at a Time: Exploring Young Flexitarians in a Country with a High Meat Intake
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(20), P. 3215 - 3215
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Flexitarian
diets
have
gained
attention
for
their
potential
positive
impact
on
human
health
and
greenhouse
gas
emissions
reduction.
However,
a
critical
question
remains:
Can
the
segment
of
flexitarians
significantly
contribute
to
necessary
changes
in
our
current
unsustainable
food
systems?
Our
study
addresses
this
gap
by
examining
meat
consumption
habits
among
young
adults
(
Language: Английский
Comment on Jakše et al. Vegan Diets for Children: A Narrative Review of Position Papers Published by Relevant Associations. Nutrients 2023, 15, 4715
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 1772 - 1772
Published: June 5, 2024
We
have
read
the
recent
narrative
review
article
by
Jakše
et
al
[...].
Language: Английский
Reply to Benedik et al. Comment on “Jakše et al. Vegan Diets for Children: A Narrative Review of Position Papers Published by Relevant Associations. Nutrients 2023, 15, 4715”
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 1774 - 1774
Published: June 5, 2024
Benedik
et
al
[...]
Language: Английский
Body Composition Trend in Slovene Adults: A Two-Year Follow-Up
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 4123 - 4123
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
This
research
re-evaluates
the
prevalence
of
obesity
in
a
cohort
432
Slovenian
adults
two
years
after
an
initial
population-based
cross-sectional
examination,
utilizing
World
Health
Organization’s
body
mass
index
(BMI)
and
total
fat
percentage
(FAT%)
classifications.
Herein,
medically
approved
electrical
bioimpedance
monitor
was
used
to
analyse
composition,
results
revealed
significant
increase
individuals
classified
as
having
overweight
or
on
basis
BMI,
from
40.7%
initially
45.2%
at
follow-up
(FU);
however,
these
percentages
were
notably
higher
males
than
females.
The
increases
mass,
FAT%
observed
mainly
adult
females,
whereas
males,
BM
BMI
attributed
fat-free
(FFM)
rather
mass.
In
this
study,
also
compared
with
classification,
classification
shown
result
significantly
fewer
participants
both
measures.
However,
proportion
based
classifications
did
not
differ
substantially
between
FU
measurements.
mixed
linear
models
overall
trends
subgroup
variations
highlight
importance
considering
sex,
age,
time
measurement
when
assessing
composition
metrics.
These
findings
emphasize
need
for
personalized
health
assessments
measuring
evaluate
more
accurately
clinical
public
policies.
state,
collaboration
social
initiatives
industrial
stakeholders,
should
prioritize
data
advance
through
innovative
educational
awareness
that
are
founded
robust
scientific
principles
empower
promote
adoption
healthy,
active
lifestyle.
Language: Английский