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Association between central obesity indices and iron status indicators among Qatari adults
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Public Library of Science
, 2021 , Article)
Co-existence of iron deficiency and obesity in adults has been reported in many countries. However, little is known on the association between obesity and iron deficiency in Qatar. This study aimed to investigate the link ...
Clustering of Lifestyle Risk Factors among Algerian Adolescents : Comparison between Urban and Rural Areas: GSHS Data.
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Compare the clustering of LBRs between urban and rural Algerian adolescents. Data of this cross-sectional study was derived from the Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS). A self-administered, anonymous questionnaire ...
Validity and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire to assess macro and micro-nutrient intake among a convenience cohort of healthy adult qataris
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
This study aimed at developing a valid culture-sensitive quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for Qatari adults. A convenient sample of healthy Qataris (n = 107) were recruited from family members of Qatar ...
Association between Grain and Legume Consumption and the Risk of Coronary Artery Obstruction among Jordanians Based on Angiography Results
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Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
, 2021 , Article)
Accumulating evidence suggests that consumption of whole grains and legumes is associated with reduced
risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), whereas the risk is increased by consuming refined grains and cereals. This study ...
Identification of Adolescents with Adiposities and Elevated Blood Pressure and Implementation of Preventive Measures Warrants the Use of Multiple Clinical Assessment Tools
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Background: The burden of abdominal adiposity has increased globally, which is recognized as a key condition for the development of obesity-related disorders among youth, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, ...
Dynamic conceptual framework to investigate adoption of healthy diet through agent-based modelling
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Emerald Group Holdings Ltd.
, 2021 , Article)
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to develop a dynamic conceptual framework depicting factors related to the adoption of a healthy diet, which will underpin the development of an agent-based model (ABM) to uncover ...
The influence of fasting and energy-restricted diets on leptin and adiponectin levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Background & aims: Fasting and energy-restricted diets have been evaluated in several studies as a means of improving cardiometabolic biomarkers related to body fat loss. However, further investigation is required to ...
Sleeping duration, napping and snoring in association with diabetes control among patients with diabetes in Qatar
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Poor glycemic control is associated with chronic life-threatening compli-cations. Several studies have revealed that sleep status is associated with glycemic control. Aim: to examine the association between ...