The influence of home cooking methods (boiling, microwaving, pressure-cooking, griddling, frying, and baking) on the antioxidant activity vegetables has been evaluated in 20 vegetables, using different assays (lipoperoxyl hydroxyl radicals scavenging TEAC). Artichoke was only vegetable that kept its very high scavenging-lipoperoxyl radical capacity all methods. highest losses LOO. were observed cauliflower after boiling pea boiling, zucchini frying. Beetroot, green bean, garlic their most...

The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest dietary models. Recent changes in actual include a reduction energy intake and higher consumption foods with low nutrient density (e.g. soft drinks, candy, sweets, etc.). In Spain, association cultural lifestyle changes, there has been antioxidants vitamins, an increase proportion SFA decrease fibre, among other changes. Children adolescents may be age groups most deteriorated diet. current paper presents results applying Diet...

Numerous studies have demonstrated a relationship between Mediterranean Diet (MD) adherence and the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, etc. The study aim was to validate novel instrument measure MD based on consumption food servings groups, apply it in female population from southern Spain determining influential factors.The included 1,155 women aged 12-83 yrs, classified as adolescents, adults, over-60-yr-olds. All completed validated semi-quantitative frequency...

We hypothesized that adherence to the Mediterranean diet measured as a score (MDS) has beneficial effect on bone mineral density (BMD). For purposes of this study, sample healthy women from Southern Spain was chosen. Subjects were grouped into two major groups: first group consisted reproductive age (premenopausal, pre-M) and second postmenopausal (pos-M). The consumption vegetables fruit found be significantly related BMD in both groups subjects studied. In pre-M group, lipid ratio...

Chronobiology is the scientific discipline of study biological rhythms, a term that has gained ground in sports world. Recently numerous studies have indicated time day which are practiced influences achievement good physical performance. The aim this review was to relationship between circadian rhythms and performance, according latest published data. In addition, physiological processes involved response differences type sport athletes' characteristics were studied. A bibliographic search...

Several lines of evidence suggest a tight association between oxidative stress and the pathogenesis osteoporosis in humans. The intake antioxidants may influence Bone Mineral Density by acting as free radical scavengers, preventing oxidation-induced damage to bone cells.The aim this study was assess Dietary Antioxidant Quality Score mineral density sample healthy women.A total 280 women were grouped into three major groups: aged ≤ 35 years; 36-45, finally >45 years. Calcaneous (g/cm²)...

Lifespan is increasing globally as never before, and leading to an aging world population. Thus, the challenge for society individuals now how live these years in best possible health wellbeing. Despite benefits of physical activity both are well documented, older people not active enough. Physical self-concept correlated with high levels sports practice, although its evolution across one’s life span clear. The aim this research has been analyze adults relationship emotional intelligence,...

Phytoestrogens are components naturally occurring in plants and include many foods that part of the regular diet animals humans. xenoestrogens plant origin not produced endocrine system. can act as either agonists or antagonists, depending on their tissue concentrations levels endogenous estrogens at various life stages. The aim was to evaluate intake phytoestrogens estrogenic effect women university Chihuahua (Mexico). In total, 400 female students individually filled out a food frequency...

The aim of this study was to assess whether the recently developed Diet Quality Index-International (DQI-I) useful evaluate diet quality a young Mediterranean population. A cross-sectional nutritional survey carried out in southern Spain (Granada-Andalucia) from 2002 2005. Dietary information (24 h recall and FFQ) socio-demographic lifestyle data were collected representative sample population ( n 288, 44·1 % females 55·9 males) aged 6–18 years (mean 12·88 sd 2·78) years). DQI-I designed...

Abstract Objective To propose and apply an instrument to assess the breakfast quality of children adolescents in Mediterranean area. Design Randomized, cross-sectional survey consumption using a validated semi-quantitative FFQ administered at school by trained dietitians between Tuesday Friday. A Breakfast Quality Index (BQI) score was developed, assigning positive value cereals, fruit, vegetables, dairy products, MUFA, Ca compliance with energy recommendations, absence SFA trans -rich fats....

Dietary habits vary widely among regions and cultural groups, FFQ need to be designed for specific populations. The objectives of the present study were develop test repeatability relative validity a medium-length semi-quantitative measuring energy macronutrient intakes population contribute methodological framework this procedure.Palestinian families in Hebron area.After preliminary survey subgroup homemakers using 3 d diet recall, stepwise multiple regression analysis was used selected...

The aging world population is accelerating rapidly. Physical self-concept (PSC) one of the psychosocial factors with greatest influence on an individual's well-being and health. traditional Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) considered healthiest models, as it nutritionally complete easy to follow.To assess adherence MDP its association practice physical activity (PA) PSC levels in older adult Spanish population.A cross-sectional study was conducted a representative sample adults (n = 342;...

Recently, there has been a growing interest in relation to the female athlete, especially widespread disciplines such as football. Concerns about vitamin D deficiency status have recently considered due its effects on performance and health of footballers. However, relationship body composition muscle damage football athletes remains unclear date. The purpose present study was analyse association Spanish elite players with anthropometric variables markers damage. Ethical consent obtained...

Numerous studies have addressed the nutritional needs of pregnant women. The status woman before and during gestation affects growth fetus course pregnancy influences risk obesity for mother infant. aim this study was to propose a diet quality index based on Mediterranean-type (MDS-P), evaluating group women by applying Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS) their intake micronutrients required in optimal amounts pregnancy, such as Fe, folic acid Ca. data used construct (MDS-P) were gathered means...

The main objective of this study was to determine the differences in energy expenditure (EE) according sex during and after two different squat training protocols a group healthy young adults. Twenty-nine Sports Sciences students volunteered participate study. They attended laboratory on four days completed sessions: sessions with 3 sets 12 repetitions at 75% their one-repetition maximum (RM) 30 50% 1RM. Energy evaluated using an indirect calorimeter. Males consistently demonstrated higher...