A5053592206- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Diet and metabolism studies
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Physical Activity and Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Nutrition, Health, and Society Studies
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
2018-2024
Wageningen University & Research
2007-2018
Leiden University Medical Center
2012
Medisch Centrum Alkmaar
2012
Netherlands Consortium for Healthy Ageing
2012
TiFN
2011
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
2007-2009
Invalid information on dietary intake may lead to false diet-disease associations. This study was conducted examine the relative validity of food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) used assess in Leiden Longevity Study. A total 128 men and women participating Study were included present validation study. The performance FFQ evaluated using mean three 24-hour recalls as reference method. Evaluation estimating at group level done by paired t-tests. individual energy adjusted assessed with...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has formulated guidelines for a healthy diet to prevent chronic diseases and postpone death worldwide. Our objective was investigate the association between WHO guidelines, measured using Healthy Diet Indicator (HDI), all-cause mortality in elderly men women from Europe United States. We analyzed data 396,391 participants (42% women) 11 prospective cohort studies who were 60 years of age or older at enrollment (in 1988–2005). HDI scores based on 6...
To assess the relationship between fish consumption or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)+docosahexaenoic (DHA) intake from fish, and (sudden) coronary death. The impact of recent long-term EPA+DHA on death was investigated in Zutphen Study, a cohort 1373 men born 1900 1920, examined repeatedly 1960 2000. Hazard ratios were obtained time-dependent Cox regression models. associations consumption, intake, stronger than those consumption. Long-term inversely associated (borderline significant) with...
<h3>Background:</h3> Light to moderate alcohol intake lowers the risk of cardiovascular mortality, but whether this protective effect can be attributed a specific type beverage remains unclear. Moreover, little is known about effects long-term on life expectancy. <h3>Methods:</h3> The impact and types alcoholic beverages consumed mortality expectancy at age 50 was investigated in Zutphen Study, cohort 1373 men born between 1900 1920 examined repeatedly 1960 2000. Hazard ratios (HRs) for...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a leading cause of mortality worldwide, especially in the elderly. Lowering number CVD deaths requires preventive strategies targeted on elderly.The objective was to generate evidence association between WHO dietary recommendations and from CVD, coronary artery (CAD), stroke elderly aged ≥60 y.We analyzed data 10 prospective cohort studies Europe United States comprising total sample 281,874 men women free chronic diseases at baseline. Components...
Study objective: To study the effect of long-term smoking on all-cause and cause-specific mortality, to estimate effects cigarette cigar or pipe life expectancy. Design: A prospective cohort study. Setting: Zutphen, The Netherlands. Participants: 1373 men from Zutphen Study, born between 1900 1920 studied 1960 2000. Measurements: Hazard ratios for type smoking, amount duration obtained a time-dependent Cox regression model. Absolute health are expressed as differences in expectancy number...
To assess the contribution of dairy products to intake various vitamins and minerals in several life stages Dutch population.Data from 3 Food Consumption Surveys Leiden Longevity Study were used estimate products--as percentage total intake--to iron, copper, selenium, zinc, calcium, folic acid, vitamin D, C, B(12).In young children, contributed substantially calcium (73%), selenium (21%), iron (8%), zinc (39%), copper (12%), acid (24%), C (18%), D (16%), B(12) (58%). Of all products, milk...
The recommendation for fruit and vegetable intake includes eating a certain quantity as well variety. evidence variety is limited. We examined the association with cancer in prospective cohort study among 730 Dutch men aged 65-84 yr followed 10 years, resulting 138 cases. of fruits vegetables was assessed using dietary history based on food frequency questionnaire. Adherence to recommended amounts inversely associated total risk: adjusted relative risk (RR) 0.56 [95% confidence interval (CI)...
The development of reliable Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) requires detailed information about the level and variation dietary intake target population. However, these data are often limited. To facilitate new high quality FFQs validation existing FFQs, we developed a comprehensive National Dietary Assessment Reference Database (NDARD) detailing in people 20–70 years old general Dutch This paper describes methods characteristics population included NDARD database. A total 1063 men 985...
Abstract Nutrient-rich food (NRF) index scores are dietary quality indices based on nutrient density. We studied the design aspects involved in development and validation of NRF scores, using Dutch consumption data guidelines as an example. evaluated fifteen against Healthy Diet Index (DHD-index), a measure adherence to guidelines, energy The study population included 2106 adults from National Food Consumption Survey 2007–2010. were composed beneficial nutrients (protein, fibre, fatty acids,...
Purpose During the past decades, number of people with cardiometabolic conditions substantially increased. To identify dietary factors that may be responsible for this increase in conditions, Nutrition Questionnaires plus (NQplus) study was initiated. The aim article is to provide an overview design and baseline characteristics NQplus population. Participants a prospective cohort among 2048 Dutch men (52%) women (48%) aged 20–70 years. Findings date At baseline, we assessed habitual intake,...
Interventions to prevent overweight and obesity in toddlers are needed minimize health inequalities, especially migration lower socio-economic groups. Preschools identified as important environments for interventions obesity. Early Childhood Education Care (ECEC) teachers preschools potential key actors promoting healthy eating physical activity. This paper describes the research design of a Dutch preschool-based intervention ECEC activity toddlers. PreSchool@HealthyWeight concerns cluster...
Abstract Background A protein intake of 30‐40 g per meal is suggested to maximally stimulate muscle synthesis in older adults and could therefore contribute the prevention sarcopenia. Protein at breakfast lunch often low offers a great opportunity improve daily intake. Protein, however, known for its satiating effects. Therefore, we explored association between amount total adults. Methods was assessed by 3‐day food record 498 community dwelling (≥55 years) participating different lifestyle...
<h3>Background:</h3> Low levels of 25(OH) vitamin D are associated with various age-related diseases and mortality, but causality has not been determined. We investigated in the offspring nonagenarians who had at least one nonagenarian sibling; these have a lower prevalence higher propensity to reach old age compared their partners. <h3>Methods:</h3> assessed anthropometric characteristics, levels, parathyroid hormone dietary intake single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) levels. included...
Nutrient quality systems, for example the nutrient-rich foods (NRF) index, measure nutrient of individual and may be used to assess density overall diet. It is not yet known whether NRF index helpful in weight management. We hypothesize that a nutrient-dense diet associated with lower body waist circumference. The objective present study was examine association between various measures anthropometry. This carried out sample 2044 men 2925 women, aged ≥55 years, participating community-based...
The development of reliable Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) requires detailed information about the level and variation dietary food intake target population. However, these data are often limited. To facilitate new high quality FFQs validation existing FFQs, we developed a comprehensive National Dietary Assessment Reference Database (NDARD) detailing in people 20-70 years old general Dutch This paper describes methods characteristics population included NDARD database. 1063 men 985...
Interventions to improve children's physical activity in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings are needed. This randomized controlled trial examines the effects of a preschool-based playground program for ECEC teachers deprived urban area. On intervention preschools, PLAYgrounds TODdlers (PLAYTOD) was performed. It focused on teacher's knowledge skills order create challenging outdoor environment which young children (2.5 4 years old) able practice their motor skills....
The need for excess weight gain prevention in disadvantaged young children is widely recognised. Early Childhood Education and Care teachers are potential key actors early interventions to prevent overweight obesity. This study examines the effects of a preschool-based intervention promoting healthy eating physical activity children. A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted at 41 preschools deprived area Amsterdam, Netherlands. consisted 2 programmes that were applied succession:...