A5029237959- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Proteins in Food Systems
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Food composition and properties
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Social Media in Health Education
University of Thessaly
2022-2024
Harokopio University of Athens
2024
International Hellenic University
2023-2024
Oxford Brookes University
2018-2021
Background/Objectives: Home isolation measures during the COVID-19 lockdown periods may have influenced individuals’ lifestyles. The COVEAT study aimed to identify differences in children’s and their parents’ dietary behavior, body weight parental mass index (BMI) between two implemented Greece. Methods: In total, 61 participants (children 2–18 years parents) completed questionnaires about lifestyle, height, family socio-demographic data, both (LDs) Greece (LD1 March–May 2020; LD2 December...
In light of the updated Eatwell Guide and corresponding change in consumption fruit smoothies, aim this study was to measure glycaemic index load two commercial smoothies investigate retention dietary fibre following production. vitro analysis performed identify material (cellulose pectins) using calcofluor staining immunocytochemical labelling. A repeated measures cross-over conducted (n 10) determine (GI) (GL) smoothies. Results showed that still present after processing (16.9–17.5%...
The aim of this study was to investigate changes in the eating behaviour parents during first lockdown implemented Greece due COVID-19 and explore possible associations with corresponding their children. A quantitative cross-sectional performed using an online questionnaire. sample consisted 397 children aged 2–18 years, who were recruited from 63 municipalities Greece. It observed that percentage reporting consumption breakfast period increased by 10.6% 5%, respectively. Also, 75% snack 61%...
Abstract The current study assessed the views and attitudes of health professionals (HPs) regarding factors associated with energy balance-related behaviours weight management in breast cancer survivors (BCS) overweight obesity. Semi-structured online interviews were conducted 21 HPs (oncologists, dietitians- nutritionists, physical education instructors, mental professionals, nurses) from Attica Thessaly. Thematic analysis was used to analyse present data. Four main themes arose data: “The...
Written information can be an essential source of support in the promotion lifestyle changes after a cancer diagnosis. This study aimed to identify and assess quality available online patient materials (PIMs) relation diet nutrition for patients with pelvic cancer.The sources National Health Service, centres charitable organisations throughout UK were searched. Content was assessed using evidence-based checklist, readability two validated formulas. Consumer feedback sought through public...
Abstract The present study aimed to identify the factors that prohibit or enable breast cancer survivors from adopting a healthy lifestyle, as well record patients’ suggestions towards developing weight-loss lifestyle intervention. Twenty-three participated in four online, semi-structured focus groups Greece. All discussions were video-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Participants 50⋅5 ± 7⋅4 years old with current mean BMI of 29⋅1 3⋅4 kg/m 2 . Four main themes emerged thematic analysis:...
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate primary and secondary school teachers’ attitudes perceptions regarding the usefulness effectiveness Health Education Nutrition Programmes (HENPs) in Greece. Design: Qualitative using semi-structured interviews. Method: In total, 18 teachers (7 men, 11 women), aged 36–55 years, working ( n = 8) education 10) were recruited via purposive sampling from three counties Greece interviewed through an online platform. Thematic analysis used interpret...
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A cancer diagnosis serves as a teachable moment for survivors to consider changing lifestyle habits, including diet. (1) Lifestyle interventions have shown improvements in Quality of Life and treatment outcomes. (2) Patients diagnosed with pelvic malignancy (lower gastrointestinal, bladder, male female reproductive organs) may be interested their dietary habits alleviate side effects future health. (3,4,5) However, nutritional counselling is not routinely provided patients. (6) Dietary...
Abstract A cancer diagnosis serves as a teachable moment for patients to consider lifestyle changes cope with treatment and future health. Diet nutrition is an important, yet neglected aspect of survivorship care. Patients diagnosed in the pelvis (anal, bladder, rectal cancers reproductive organs) may benefit from dietary modifications that could improve quality life influence survival. This project aims explore pelvic patients’ habits experiences support People who have been either...
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