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Night work and BMI: is it related to on-shift napping?

ABSTRACT On-shift napping can benefit night workers regarding sleep loss, synchronization of circadian rhythms, and alertness. However, few studies on napping can be found in the literature focused on possible health benefits. This cross-sectional study has investigated the role of on-shift napping on th...

La cirugía bariátrica se asoció a un menor riesgo de diabetes gestacional
Bariatric surgery was associated with reduced risk of gestational diabetes

Comparação dos métodos de estimativa de peso e altura em pacientes hospitalizados

HU rev; 43 (4), 2017
O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar o peso e altura aferidos com métodos de estimativa correspondentes em pacientes internados em um hospital da cidade de Juiz de Fora. Estudo transversal realizado no período de maio a dezembro de 2016 com a coleta dos seguintes dados: gênero, idade, raça, motivo da...

Estimate of Resting Energy Expenditure by DXA in Boys of Different Nutritional Statuses

Motriz (Online); 23 (spe2), 2017
Abstract Aim: to estimate the resting energy expenditure (REE) of organ tissue components using Dual Energy x-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) in pubertal boys. The mass of components and REE were compared among groups of different nutritional statuses. Methods: a sample of 278 boys (13.7 ± 2.4 years old) w...

A cross-cultural study of physical activity and sedentariness in youth from Mozambique and Portugal

Motriz (Online); 23 (spe2), 2017
Abstract Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyse the effects of age, sex, body mass index (BMI) and country of origin (Mozambique versus Portugal) on physical activity and sedentariness. Methods: Sample size was comprised of 593 adolescents from Mozambique (n=258) and Portugal (n=335), aged 10-...

Relación entre sobrepeso y obesidad materna con cardiopatías congénitas. Estudio retrospectivo caso-control en el área norte de Buenos Aires

Perinatol. reprod. hum; 31 (2), 2017
Antecedentes: Existen discrepancias sobre la relación sobrepeso/obesidad (S/O) materna pregestacional y cardiopatías congénitas estructurales (CCE). La prevalencia mundial de S/O se ha incrementado en las mujeres en edad reproductiva y esto podría tener efectos sobre los servicios de recién nacidos ...

Validity of self-reported weight, height, and BMI in mothers of the research Birth in Brazil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the accuracy of information on pre-gestational weight, height, pre-gestational body mass index, and weight at the last prenatal appointment, according to maternal characteristics and sociodemographic and prenatal variables. METHODS The study was developed using data fro...

Serum myristic fatty acid negatively correlates with anti-inflammatory adiponectin/leptin ratio in obese adolescents: effects of long- term therapy

Mundo Saúde (Online); 40 (A), 2017
Obesity is related to metabolic disorders partially mediated by inflammatory state. In this way, adiponectin/leptin ratio is considered an anti-inflammatory biomarker related to cardiovascular risks. Evidence suggest that decrease in saturated fatty acid intake is an important dietary recommendation to r...

Características clínicas y demográficas de pacientes sometidos a cirugía bariátrica en Medellín

Med. U.P.B; 35 (2), 2016
Objetivo: la obesidad mórbida es un problema de salud pública. Su tratamiento incluye planes nutricionales, actividad física, farmacoterapia y cirugía bariátrica. El objetivo de este estudio fue describir las características clínicas y demográficas de los pacientes sometidos a cirugía bariátric...

Esteatosis hepática no alcohólica y factores de riesgo cardiovascular en atención primaria

Varias circunstancias motivan el creciente interés por la esteatosis hepática no alcohólica (EHNA): la elevada prevalencia de la enfermedad en el mundo occidental, su capacidad de progresión a formas histológicas más agresivas y su asociación con enfermedades que incrementan el riesgo cardiovascul...