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Relationship between Dyslipidemia, Cultural Factors, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Schoolchildren

Arq. bras. cardiol; 112 (6), 2019
Abstract Background: The presence of dyslipidemia and behavioral aspects are determinants of cardiovascular risk, especially in childhood and adolescence. Objective: To verify possible relationships between dyslipidemia, cultural factors, and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in schoolchildren. Methods:...

Relação cintura/estatura e índice de conicidade estão associados a fatores de risco cardiometabólico em idosos

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar e comparar a magnitude da associação entre indicadores antropométricos com fatores de risco cardiometabólico em idosos. Trata-se de estudo transversal com 402 idosos atendidos pela Estratégia Saúde da Família no município de Viçosa-MG. Os fatores de ...

Proposition of decision limits for serum lipids in Brazilian children aged one to 13 years

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 95 (2), 2019
Abstract Objective: To determine decision limits for total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, and triglycerides in healthy children and adolescents from Cuiabá, Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 1866 healthy children and adolescents randomly selected...

Increased ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is associated with excess weight, body adiposity, and altered lipid profile in children

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 95 (2), 2019
Abstract Objective: To investigate ApoB/ApoA1 ratio and its association with cardiovascular risk factors in children. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 258 children aged 8 and 9 years old, enrolled in all urban schools in the city of Viçosa-MG. Anthropometric and body composition assessment, as well...

Process conditions for a rapid in situ transesterification for biodiesel production from oleaginous yeasts

BACKGROUND: Microbial oils produced by diverse microorganisms are being considered as alternative sources of triglycerides for biodiesel production. However, the standalone production of biodiesel from microorganisms is not currently economically feasible. In case of yeasts, the use of low-value nutrient...

Indicators of Abdominal Adiposity and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: Results from the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brazil)

Arq. bras. cardiol; 112 (3), 2019
Abstract Background: Abdominal adiposity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Objective: To determine the magnitude of the association between abdominal adiposity, according to five different indicators, and the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). Methods: Data from 8,449 participants aged ...

Body fat percentage is better than indicators of weight status to identify children and adolescents with unfavorable lipid profile

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 95 (1), 2019
Abstract Objective: To assess whether the indicators of weight status body mass index and waist-to-height ratio are similar to body fat percentage to identify obese children and adolescents with unfavorable lipid profile. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 840 children and adolescents ...

Metabolic risk factors clustering among adolescents: a comparison between sex, age and socioeconomic status

Abstract The aim was to compare the metabolic risk factors (MRF) between sex, age and socioeconomic status in a sample of adolescents from Curitiba, Brazil. A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted on 997 adolescents (429 boys) aged 12-17 years old from public schools. Total Cholesterol (TC), L...

O histórico familiar está associado à presença de dislipidemia em crianças pré-escolares

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre história familiar e presença de dislipidemias em crianças. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 257 crianças de 4 a 7 anos de idade do município de Viçosa, Minas Gerais. Foram realizadas avaliações do estado nutricional e do perfil lipídico (colester...