Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Children and Adolescents and Association with Multiple Outcomes: An Umbrella Review

Masini, Alice; Dallolio, Laura; Sanmarchi, Francesco; Lovecchio, Francesco; Falato, Mario; Longobucco, Yari; Lanari, Marcello; Sacchetti, Rossella

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“…Currently, there is substantial evidence that the Mediterranean Diet (MD) is one of the most well-recognized healthy dietary patterns worldwide, especially in young populations [ 24 ]. The MD was born in the Mediterranean basin and it was first quite poor and simple based mainly on the products that grew almost spontaneously along the shores of the Mediterranean, such as olives, grapes, and wheat, which were long cultivated in the Mediterranean basin [ 25 ].…”

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Overweight and Obesity Is Associated with Higher Risk of Perceived Stress and Poor Sleep Quality in Young Adults

Dakanalis,

Voulgaridou,

Alexatou

et al. 2024

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Overweight and obesity are growing public health challenges, particularly concerning young adults. University life presents a unique set of stressors that may influence weight management alongside sleep quality. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to investigate the association between overweight or obesity, stress, and sleep quality in a large sample of Greek university students. Materials and Methods: The study recruited 2116 active students from across various Greek universities. Participants completed questionnaires on sociodemographics, academic performance, and physical activity levels using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Stress and sleep quality were assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), respectively. Body weight and height were directly measured to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI). Results: Our analysis of 2116 Greek university students revealed significant associations between various factors and overweight/obesity. Compared to their rural counterparts, young adults in urban areas had an 88% higher prevalence of overweight/obesity (p = 0.0056). Regular smokers were twice as likely to be overweight or obese (p = 0.0012). Notably, those with low physical activity levels displayed a more than two-fold increased risk (p = 0.0008) compared to those with moderate or high activity levels. Similarly, students with moderate or high perceived stress levels had a more than two-fold prevalence of overweight/obesity compared to those with low stress (p = 0.0005). Inadequate sleep quality was also associated with an 86% higher risk of overweight/obesity (p = 0.0007). Interestingly, good academic performance showed a 57% greater prevalence of overweight/obesity compared to very good/excellent performance (p = 0.0103). Conclusions: Our findings reveal that perceived stress and poor sleep quality are significant risk factors for overweight and obesity in this young adult population.

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Overweight and Obesity Is Associated with Higher Risk of Perceived Stress and Poor Sleep Quality in Young Adults

Dakanalis,

Voulgaridou,

Alexatou

et al. 2024

Medicina

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Gut Microbiota: An Important Participant in Childhood Obesity

Luo,

Li,

Luo

et al. 2024

Advances in Nutrition

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Metabolic syndrome therapy in pediatric age — between classic and modern. From diets to pipeline drugs

Frăsinariu,

Lupu,

Trandafir

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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The metabolic syndrome, made up of the sum of the entities that define it (obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemias and non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis) has gained an important place in the research of the last decades. This aspect is mainly due to the complexity of management in pediatric practice. The main directions in his approach therefore bring together the concern of counteracting the noise or systemic, of the multiple intercurrents at the physiopathological level, as well as the negative imprint exerted on the quality of life. Its appearance and evolution are currently controversial topics, but the influence of genetic predisposition and lifestyle (diet, physical activity, psychological balance) are certainties. Considering the escalation of the incident at the global level, it is self-evident that it is necessary to know the pathogenesis and practice countermeasures for prophylactic or therapeutic purposes. The present work aims to summarize general aspects related to the metabolic syndrome encountered in pediatric age, with an emphasis on complementary therapeutic perspectives and their effectiveness, by analyzing the latest data from the specialized literature, accessed with the help of international databases (e.g., PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar).

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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Children and Adolescents and Association with Multiple Outcomes: An Umbrella Review

Cited by 5 publications

References 59 publications

Overweight and Obesity Is Associated with Higher Risk of Perceived Stress and Poor Sleep Quality in Young Adults

Overweight and Obesity Is Associated with Higher Risk of Perceived Stress and Poor Sleep Quality in Young Adults

Gut Microbiota: An Important Participant in Childhood Obesity

Metabolic syndrome therapy in pediatric age — between classic and modern. From diets to pipeline drugs

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