Reported organic food consumption and metabolic syndrome in older adults: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses

Aljahdali, Abeer; Baylin, Ana; Ludwig-Borycz, Elizabeth; Guyer, Heidi

doi:10.1007/s00394-021-02717-7

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“…The summed responses’ raw scores ranged from 0–6 and were categorised into: food security – raw score 0–1; low food security – raw score 2–4 and very low food security – raw score 5–6 ( 39 ) . The alternate Mediterranean Diet (aMedDiet) score was calculated ( 40 , 41 ) as a dietary index for assessing the overall diet quality. In summary, the aMedDiet score is the sum of nine food groups binary variables.…”

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Ultra-processed foods consumption among a USA representative sample of middle-older adults: a cross-sectional analysis

Aljahdali,

Rossato,

Baylin

2024

Br J Nutr

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The study evaluated the association between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and nutrient intake and identified the sociodemographic characteristics associated with UPF consumption among a nationally representative sample of middle-older adults. Dietary assessment was collected in 2013 using a validated food frequency questionnaire. The Nova system was used to classify food and drinks into UPFs. The percentage of dietary energy from UPFs was calculated and used throughout the analyses, and average nutrient intake across quintiles of UPFs was evaluated. The determinants associated with the dietary caloric contribution of UPF intake were investigated using linear regression models. A cross-sectional analysis of a nationally representative study of Americans over the age of 50, the Health and Retirement Study, was conducted. The analysis included 6,220 participants. The mean age was 65 (SE 0.28) years, with 55% being female. UPF intake accounted for 51% (SE 0.25) of total intake. An increase in the percentage of (%UPF) consumption was correlated with an increase in calories, carbohydrates, saturated fat, and sugar, and a decrease in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. %UPF intake was inversely associated with being Hispanic, higher income, physical activity, vegetarian diet, and Mediterranean diet but positively associated with very low food insecurity. UPFs represented half of the calories consumed. A higher %UPF intake was associated with a lower nutrient profile, suggesting decreasing %UPF intake as a strategy to improve the nutritional quality of middle-older adults. A few sociodemographic factors were associated with %UPFs, which would help in planning strategies to reduce UPF consumption.

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“…For males and women, respectively, moderate alcohol intake was rated as 0·5–2 and 0·5–1·5 drinks per day, with a score of one. As a result, aMedDiet score has a range of zero to nine, with higher numbers denoting greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet ( 40 , 41 ) .…”

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Ultra-processed foods consumption among a USA representative sample of middle-older adults: a cross-sectional analysis

Aljahdali,

Rossato,

Baylin

2024

Br J Nutr

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“…Transitioning to an organic diet, which leads to lower levels of pesticide residues in urine, is often considered for its potential health benefits. Some studies have found an inverse association between organic food consumption with the risk of type 2 diabetes , and metabolic syndrome, while other studies have found no clear association between organic food consumption and, e.g., risk of cancer or metabolic syndrome . A recent review published by Guzmann-Torres et al based on frequency of urinary pesticides in children concluded that the scientific evidence may still be regarded as insufficient with regard to the health effects of pesticides to establish a global recommendation through public policy.…”

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A Comprehensive Review on Pesticide Residues in Human Urine

Hakme,

Poulsen,

Lassen

2024

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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Numerous studies worldwide have evaluated pesticide residues detected in urine. This review serves as a contribution to this field by presenting an overview of scientific research studies published from 2001 to 2023, including details of study characteristics and research scope. Encompassing 72 papers, the review further delves into addressing key challenges in study design and method used such as sampling and analytical approaches, results adjustments, risk assessment, estimations, and results evaluation. The review explores urinary concentrations and detection frequency of metabolites of organophosphates and pyrethroids, as well as herbicides such as 2,4-D and glyphosate and their metabolites, across various studies. The association of the results with demographic and lifestyle variables were explored. While farmers generally have higher pesticide exposure, adopting organic farming practices can reduce the levels of pesticides detected in their urine. Residence close to agricultural areas has shown high exposure in some cases. Dietary exposure is especially high among people adopting a conventionally grown plant-rich dietary pattern. A higher detection level and frequency of detection are generally found in females and children compared to males. The implications of transitioning to organic and sustainable plant-rich diets for reducing pesticide exposure and potential health benefits for both adults and children require further investigation.

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Organic food consumption is positively associated with cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses

Li,

Chen,

Zhao

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Eur J Nutr

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Reported organic food consumption and metabolic syndrome in older adults: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses

Cited by 3 publications

References 73 publications

Ultra-processed foods consumption among a USA representative sample of middle-older adults: a cross-sectional analysis

Ultra-processed foods consumption among a USA representative sample of middle-older adults: a cross-sectional analysis

A Comprehensive Review on Pesticide Residues in Human Urine

Organic food consumption is positively associated with cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses

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