The Influence of Healthy Lifestyle on Willingness to Consume Healthy Food Brands: A Perceived Value Perspective

Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 213 - 213

Published: Jan. 12, 2025

This paper aims to build a predictive model that assesses how healthy lifestyle affects different dimensions of perceived value (quality, social value, emotional and economic value) these impact the willingness purchase brands. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional study was conducted with sample 515 participants. self-administered questionnaire used, data were analyzed using PLS-SEM method. The findings indicate positively influences perception quality social, emotional, However, only quality, significantly impacted purchase, while did not show relevant effect. It is concluded determining factor in foods, which reinforces intention, except for value. These suggest companies should prioritize strategies reinforce connections their products encourage consumption contributes theoretically emerging markets provides practical implications designing more effective marketing Peruvian context.

Language: Английский

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Branched-chain amino acids: physico-chemical properties, industrial synthesis and role in signaling, metabolism and energy production

Amino Acids, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56(1)

Published: Aug. 28, 2024

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)-leucine (Leu), isoleucine (Ile), and valine (Val)-are essential nutrients with significant roles in protein synthesis, metabolic regulation, energy production. This review paper offers a detailed examination of the physico-chemical properties BCAAs, their industrial critical functions various biological processes. The unique isomerism BCAAs is presented, focusing on analytical challenges separation quantification as well solubility characteristics, which are crucial for formulation purification applications. synthesis particularly using bacterial strains like Corynebacterium glutamicum, explored, alongside methods such genetic engineering aimed at enhancing production, detailing enzymatic processes specific precursors. dietary uptake, distribution, catabolism reviewed fundamental components physiological functions. Ultimately, multifaceted impact signaling pathways, immune function, disease progression discussed, providing insights into profound influence muscle health. comprehensive analysis serves resource understanding both basic complex systems application.

Language: Английский

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Plan de acción en hábitos saludables y condición física: alternativa a la calificación mediante test en Educación Física.

Revista Española de Educación Física y Deportes, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 438(4), P. 44 - 56

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

En el nuevo marco curricular, la calificación de los escolares mediante marca obtenida en test precisa una actualización. Distintos estudios entrevistando a docentes y alumnado señalan que uso tradicional se relaciona con un alto nivel insatisfacción efectos negativos hacia práctica actividad física. Educación Física actual, constata necesidad enfoque test, extrayendo su lado más pedagógico formativo. La presente propuesta, desarrolla concepto “plan acción hábitos saludables condición física” para seguimiento las conductas relacionadas salud evolución marcas física escolares. contemplan: sueño, pantallas, raciones fruta verdura, consumo ultraprocesados, tiempo diario caminando, deporte gestión emociones; cuanto evalúa: frecuencia cardiaca reposo, sentadillas, flexiones, velocidad (4x10m) resistencia caminando (Rockport). medirán al comienzo curso trazar plan trimestral. Esos datos agruparán documento digital compartido forma privada alumno-docente irá proporcionando feedback mensual alumno. contempla análisis reflexiones, sus ajustes o evidencias documentadas realización. Ese constituirá producto final SDA salud. El presenta como nueva herramienta guiar mantenimiento mejora parámetros salud, constituye alternativa test.

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Gender Differences in Eating Habits, Screen Time, Health-Related Quality of Life and Body Image Perception in Primary and Secondary School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Spain

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 470 - 470

Published: April 9, 2025

The decline in quality of life recent decades Spain and how it is related to health factors highlight the importance considering health-related (HRQOL) as a key indicator assessment well-being. Marked by physical, hormonal social changes, adolescence critical period when lifestyle habits are consolidated, including physical activity diet, which affect HRQOL. There growing concerns that body image, especially context increased sedentarism screen use, associated with low self-esteem mental problems. promotion healthy positive image during this age essential improve overall well-being prevent psychological disorders. This study examines differences time, Mediterranean diet adherence, self-concept children adolescents, gender educational level. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted 305 students (ages 11–14) from primary secondary schools. instruments used measure different variables were KIDMED questionnaire for adherence Screen-time Sedentary Behaviour Questionnaire (SSBQ) KIDSCREEN Body Size Guides (BSGs) perception. results showed significant stage school reporting higher values. No found based on sex. originality lies its holistic approach identify patterns behaviour well-being, influenced sociocultural demographic factors, detailed variations stages development. findings need strategies promote lifestyles, involving students, families their environments, enhance self-esteem.

Language: Английский

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Clustering of Dietary Patterns Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Spanish Children and Adolescents

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(14), P. 2308 - 2308

Published: July 18, 2024

The aim of the current study was to examine association between dietary patterns and health-related quality life (HRQoL) among Spanish children adolescents. A modified version parental 10 items Screening for Promotion Health-Related Quality Life in Children Adolescents-a European Public Health perspective (KIDSCREEN-10) used assess children's HRQoL three areas: subjective physical, mental, social status. To evaluate habits, a food frequency questionnaire employed. identify different feeding sample adolescents examined, cluster analyses were carried out. In addition, generalized linear model with Gaussian distribution applied test associations determined clusters HRQoL. lowest identified participants located unhealthiest (Cluster 1) (mean [M] = 85.2; 95% confidence interval [CI] 83.7 86.7). comparison 1), greater estimated marginal mean moderately healthy (p 0.020) healthiest 2) 0.044). Based on our findings, habits based low consumption bread, cereals, dairy products (mainly), together intake fruits vegetables, are related lower These results underscore importance promoting balanced nutrient-rich diets young populations. health initiatives should focus educating parents, caregivers, about benefits varied diet that includes adequate portions fruits, whole grains, products.

Language: Английский

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Adolescent Health and Parents’ and Teachers’ Beliefs about Smoking: A Cross-Sectional Study

Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(9), P. 1135 - 1135

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Background: The acquisition of healthy lifestyle habits by adolescents is largely influenced close interpersonal relationships including their parents and teachers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey regarding tobacco use was conducted among 304 41 teachers secondary school (12–17 years age) enrolled in the first, second, third grades compulsory education at largest high Sueca, Valencia, Spain. Results: prevalence smoking 36.2% (occasional smokers 75.4%) 19.5% 62.5%). Most (89.8%) did not believe that child smoked 95.7% viewed it negatively if they did. Also, 75.2% agreed consumption encourages to cannabis or other drugs. Friends who smoke additives added cigarettes were considered very influential factors for starting smoking. (90.2%) reported having given a recommendation students quit Cannabis cigarette rated as harmful health. respondents believed may favor cannabis. Conclusions: e-cigarettes also risk factor It would be advantageous incorporating role models multidisciplinary interventions addressing behavior students.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Muay Thai Practice on Self-Esteem, Body Perception, and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Overweight/Obesity

Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(4)

Published: Sept. 23, 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction The aim of this study was to analyze the effects 16 wk Muay Thai practice on body perception, self-esteem, and quality life in adolescents with overweight/obesity. Methods sample consisted overweight/obesity, aged 10–17 yr. Overweight/obesity confirmed using mass index (BMI) fat (BF). Body height were measured, from which BMI calculated. BF assessed dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. perception measured Brazilian Silhouette Scale for Children, self-esteem Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey. intervention lasted wk, initial 4 intended adaptation familiarization. Sessions held three times per week nonconsecutive days 1.5 h. Protective equipment devices, such as gloves, pads, gauntlets, head rib protectors, used. Training intensity maintained between moderate high according rate perceived exertion scale. control group did not perform any type systematic training. Results There a statistically significant effect only ( P < 0.01; size η 2 ) = 0.13). When analyzing , there × time interaction pain domain 0.07; p 0.11) considered medium large. Furthermore, increases observed prevalence healthy (before, 65.0%; after, 73.1%) satisfaction image 0%; 3.8%) group. Conclusion led increased prevalences individuals satisfied their well an increase score

Language: Английский

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Lifestyle Behaviours in Pre-Schoolers from Southern Spain—A Structural Equation Model According to Sex and Body Mass Index

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(21), P. 3582 - 3582

Published: Oct. 22, 2024

The present study aimed to examine the relationship between screen time (ST), sleep (SLT), physical fitness (PF), Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence, eating behaviours, and body mass index (BMI) in a sample of pre-schoolers from Granada (Spain). In order address this aim, an explanatory model was developed existing relationships ST, SLT, PF, MD, pro-intake (PRO-I) anti-intake (ANT-I) BMI. Further, proposed structural examined via multi-group analysis as function sex

Language: Английский

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Health and Healthy Lifestyle Habits in Primary Education: An Analysis of Spanish Autonomous Curricular Decrees Under the Current Education Law (LOMLOE)

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(11), P. 1220 - 1220

Published: Nov. 5, 2024

The Spanish basic education curriculum, specifically the section on primary education, addresses global challenges and recognizes schools as essential in health education. Healthy lifestyle habits are fundamental due to their impact well-being, especially children. This study analyzes integration of healthy autonomous curricular decrees using a qualitative documentary analysis comparative approach with statistical/descriptive basis. corpus includes 17 derived from Organic Law 3/2020 (LOMLOE). data, decrees, were examined lexical grammatical analyses, then processed Atlas.ti 23 software. results reveal that dimensions categories related focus mainly physical aspects. In common areas or fields, knowledge natural, social cultural environment most relevant for integrating into framework this study. However, current curriculum proposal lacks continuity between elements. summary, represents step forward recognition extent which established curriculum.

Language: Английский

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Association Between Screen Time and Lifestyle Parameters with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents: Potential Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life

Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 2 - 2

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

Background/Objective: This study aimed to (i) investigate the association between lifestyle parameters (i.e., screen time [ST], food habits, and physical activity [PA]) health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with executive functions (EFs, i.e., attention, inhibition, working memory, cognitive flexibility) in Chilean children adolescents, (ii) determine potential mediating role HRQoL relationship ST EFs. Methods: A total 511 adolescents (51.3% female) aged 10-17 years participated. Lifestyle EFs were evaluated. Results: Attention was inversely associated (β = -19.51, p < 0.001) positively 4.17, 0.001). Inhibition negatively linked -25.17, 3.23, 0.041). Working memory related -28.89, PA 34.01, 4.22, 0.003). Cognitive flexibility -26.76, 0.001), 23.23, 0.047), 4.91, 0.004). The indirect effect confirmed that partially mediated EFs, including attention (5%), inhibition (3.18%), (3.82%), (5.3%). Conclusions: all assessed, showed a these relationships.

Language: Английский

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