Compliance with the European and national nutritional objectives in a Mediterranean population

Bondia‐Pons, Isabel; Serra-Majem, Lluís; Castellote, Ana I.; López‐Sabater, M. Carmen

doi:10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602662

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“…Therefore, OA was a good biomarker of OO consumption in our sample population. In fact, the plasma levels of OA have previously been related to their dietary source in Mediterranean populations [29]. Furthermore, tissue stores of OA were a marker of OO consumption in Spain, but not in the other four European centers of the EURAMIC study [30].…”

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Effects of 1-Year Intervention with a Mediterranean Diet on Plasma Fatty Acid Composition and Metabolic Syndrome in a Population at High Cardiovascular Risk

et al. 2014

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Background & AimsMetabolic syndrome (MetS) has become an important public concern due to its increasing prevalence. An altered fatty acid composition has been associated with MetS, but the Mediterranean diet has been shown to have a protective effect. The aim of the present study was to analyze the influence of a Mediterranean dietary pattern, as assessed by the biomarkers of food supplied, on the plasma fatty acid composition and its relation with MetS after 1 year of intervention.MethodsA total of 424 subjects were randomly selected from the PREDIMED randomized dietary trial after completing a 1-year intervention program. Participants aged 55 to 80 years and at high risk of cardiovascular disease were randomly assigned to three dietary interventions: Mediterranean diet supplemented with virgin olive oil or nuts, or a low-fat diet.ResultsAfter 1 year of intervention participants in the virgin olive oil group showed significantly increased plasma concentrations of palmitic and oleic acids, but reduced proportions of margaric, stearic, and linoleic acids. In turn, subjects in the nut group showed significantly increased levels of palmitic, linoleic, and α-linolenic acids, but reduced proportions of myristic, margaric, palmitoleic, and dihommo-γ-linoleic acids. Increases in the biomarkers of foods supplied to the Mediterranean diet groups, i.e., oleic and α-linolenic acids, were beneficially associated with the incidence, reversion and prevalence of MetS. No weight changes were observed among participants.ConclusionsThe nut and olive oil diets induced a fatty acid composition that has been shown to be beneficial in the face of MetS. Therefore, a Mediterranean diet rich in fats of vegetable origin may be a useful tool for the management of MetS without the need for concerns over weight gain due to its high fat content.Trial RegistrationControlled-Trials.com ISRCTN35739639

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Effects of 1-Year Intervention with a Mediterranean Diet on Plasma Fatty Acid Composition and Metabolic Syndrome in a Population at High Cardiovascular Risk

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“…Previous research in Spain has provided evidence of trends in energy and nutrient intake during past decades using household consumption surveys [ 46 , 47 ], food consumption survey [ 20 ] or regional nutritional surveys [ 48 – 54 ]. However, none of those previous studies assessed the same individuals with repeated measurements of diet along the follow-up time.…”

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Beneficial changes in food consumption and nutrient intake after 10 years of follow-up in a Mediterranean cohort: the SUN project

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BackgroundThe assessment of changes in dietary habits provides interesting information on whether or not the observed trends are in line with accepted nutritional guidelines. The objective was to evaluate within-subject longitudinal changes in food consumption and nutrient intake and in a 10-year follow-up study.MethodsThe SUN (Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra) project is a prospective Spanish cohort study. Diet was assessed using a 136-item food-frequency questionnaire (FFQ), previously validated in Spain. The participants were 3036 university graduates (55.8 % women) of Spain and the main outcome measures the changes in dietary quality and in food consumption and nutrient intake. Paired t-tests and conditional logistic regression models were used to evaluate within-subject longitudinal dietary changes and the risk of inadequacy respectively, after 10 years of follow-up.ResultsDuring follow-up, participants showed a relevant and significant increase (p < 0.001) in the consumption of fruits (7.4 %), vegetables (8.6 %), low-fat dairy products (35.2 %), lean meat (12.4 %), fish (2.9 %), whole grains (53.2 %), nuts (52.4 %) and a significant decrease in legumes (−7.4 %), whole-fat dairy products (−44.2 %), red meat (−17.6 %), sugar-sweetened beverages (−58.7 %) and wine (−11.9 %). With respect to nutrients, we found a higher proportion of carbohydrates (3.6 %) and fiber (7.4 %) and a decrease in total energy intake (2.7 %), total fat (−4.5 %), SFA (−9.4 %), MUFA (−4.9 %), PUFA (−12.7 %), w-3 and w-6 fatty acids (−9.1 and −20.5 % respectively) and cholesterol (−9.6 %).ConclusionsIn this Mediterranean cohort study, mainly beneficial changes in the consumption of most foods and macronutrients were observed after 10 years of follow-up.

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“…As a whole, the MD is a good example of a functional diet (5) . The functionality and disease-preventing effect of the 'traditional' MD has been proved by several studies in the literature (4,(8)(9)(10)(11)(12) . The MD has been related to reduced risk of CVD, certain cancers and overall mortality (4,10,11) .…”

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“…The functionality and disease-preventing effect of the 'traditional' MD has been proved by several studies in the literature (4,(8)(9)(10)(11)(12) . The MD has been related to reduced risk of CVD, certain cancers and overall mortality (4,10,11) . Furthermore, this dietary pattern has a protective effect on weight gain (13,14) and the development of type 2 diabetes (8,14,15) .…”

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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and consumption of functional foods among the Balearic Islands’ adolescent population

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Bibiloni

Murcia

et al. 2014

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Objective: To assess differences in adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) between consumers and non-consumers of functional foods among the Balearic Islands' adolescent population. Design: Cross-sectional nutritional survey carried out (2007)(2008) in the Balearic Islands, a Mediterranean region. Dietary assessment was based on a semi-quantitative FFQ and two non-consecutive 24 h recalls. Anthropometric measurements and questions related to socio-economic status, physical activity and adherence to the MD were assessed. Setting: Data obtained from a representative sample of all inhabitants living in the Balearic Islands aged 12-17 years. Subjects: A random sample (n 1961) of the adolescent population was interviewed. Results: The mean adherence to the MD among consumers of functional foods was 56·42 (SD 6·05) % and 55·76 (SD 5·41) % among non-consumers. Consumption of fruit juice, fibre-rich bread/cookies, cereal bars, fish and soya milk was higher among adolescents with high MD adherence, and consumption of modified milk, probiotics, breakfast cereals and infusions was higher among adolescents with low MD adherence. Daily intakes of functional dietary components from plant foods (dietary fibre, vitamins C and E, carotene, folic acid) were higher among adolescents with high MD adherence. Conclusions: The Balearic Islands' adolescent population had moderate adherence to the MD; higher adherence was observed among consumers of functional foods. Average daily intakes of functional foods and functional dietary components were higher among adolescents with high adherence to the MD. Gender, age and low parental education were risk factors for low adherence to the MD, mainly among non-consumers of functional foods.

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Compliance with the European and national nutritional objectives in a Mediterranean population

Cited by 10 publications

References 30 publications

Effects of 1-Year Intervention with a Mediterranean Diet on Plasma Fatty Acid Composition and Metabolic Syndrome in a Population at High Cardiovascular Risk

Effects of 1-Year Intervention with a Mediterranean Diet on Plasma Fatty Acid Composition and Metabolic Syndrome in a Population at High Cardiovascular Risk

Beneficial changes in food consumption and nutrient intake after 10 years of follow-up in a Mediterranean cohort: the SUN project

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and consumption of functional foods among the Balearic Islands’ adolescent population

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