Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and specific lifestyle habits are associated with academic performance in Greek adolescents

Vassiloudis, Ioannis; Yiannakouris, Nikolaos; Panagiotakos, Demosthenes B.; Apostolopoulos, Konstantinos; Costarelli, Vassiliki

doi:10.3233/mnm-16133

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“…In consonance with our results, Vassiloudis et al. found a positive association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and self‐reported academic performance in Greek children and adolescents . Similarly, Esteban‐Cornejo et al.…”

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The influence of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on academic performance is mediated by sleep quality in adolescents

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The influence of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on academic performance is mediated by sleep quality in adolescents

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“…It also corroborates results obtained in a study by Mariscal-Arcas et al (35) in adolescents from Granada (46.9%). Nonetheless, values for high adherence were higher than those found in a sample of Andalusians (30.9%) and Catalonians (26%) (36,37) , and were relatively higher than those found in other homologous Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Greece and Turkey (9.1%, 26% and 22.9%, respectively (38,39,40) . Such differences, identified as a function of geographic region, underline the importance of better understanding the factors that impact upon MD adherence.…”

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Factors associated with adherence to a Mediterranean diet in adolescents from La Rioja (Spain)

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The aim of the present study was to describe Mediterranean diet adherence within a population of adolescents and to analyse the association of multiple factors with adherence. This included a consideration of diverse physical and mental health indicators. The present study was conducted with a representative sample of 761 adolescents (14.51 ± 1.63 years) from 25 educational centres in a northern region of Spain. Mediterranean diet adherence was evaluated, alongside their health-related quality of life, self-esteem, body image satisfaction, body mass index, physical activity level, maximum oxygen consumption, hours of nightly sleep, sociodemographic factors and academic performance. Forty-nine percent of the adolescent population reported high Mediterranean diet adherence. The female gender and higher levels of physical activity were found to be predictive factors of adherence to the Mediterranean diet. In addition, maximum oxygen consumption, the presence of environments favourable towards physical activity engagement and higher self-esteem were also predictive in females, whilst better academic performance and more nightly sleep were additional predictors in males. The associations found between Mediterranean diet, and other health indicators and habits, highlight the need to develop promotion strategies from an inter-disciplinary and transversal standpoint.

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“…Apart from the protection against cardiovascular diseases, cancer, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or obesity, it plays an important role in the delay of the age-related cognitive decline. Recently, it has been published that poor adherence to the MedDiet may have a negative influence on academic performance in adolescents19 and contrary MedDiet well adherent female adolescents were associated with a reduced presence of depressive symptoms 20. Olive oil is a fatty acids and antioxidants-rich food, whose best quality form is extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO).…”

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<p>Effect Of An Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Intake On The Delay Of Cognitive Decline: Role Of Secoiridoid Oleuropein?</p>

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Currently, there is an increase in the number of the world’s aging population. This aging process is often connected with cognitive decline of some functions such as memory or speed processing loss. Since Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured yet, considerable efforts are being made to at least delay this cognitive decline among elderly in order to maintain and prolong the quality of their life. This can also be achieved by non-pharmacological approaches such as performing physical activities, cognitive training, or adhering to a Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet). One of the components of MedDiet – extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) – has considerable health benefits. The purpose of this review is to examine the effect of EVOO intake on the delay of cognitive decline among the elderly. The methodology is based on a literature review of available sources found on the research topic in three acknowledged databases: Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. The results of in vitro and in vivo studies indicate that the regular intake of EVOO is associated with enhanced cognitive functions, which means that this oil may have a neuroprotective effect and could positively prevent the development of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s dementia. It is believed that secoiridoid oleuropein is responsible for this effectiveness. Furthermore, there is also a need of more randomized controlled studies or longitudinal observational studies to be performed to confirm the efficacy of the beneficial health effect of EVOO on the delay of cognitive decline.

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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and specific lifestyle habits are associated with academic performance in Greek adolescents

Cited by 9 publications

References 47 publications

The influence of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on academic performance is mediated by sleep quality in adolescents

The influence of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on academic performance is mediated by sleep quality in adolescents

Factors associated with adherence to a Mediterranean diet in adolescents from La Rioja (Spain)

<p>Effect Of An Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Intake On The Delay Of Cognitive Decline: Role Of Secoiridoid Oleuropein?</p>

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