Abstract Background Previous research has shown that Ramadan fasting beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors, however there are controversies. In the present study, effect of factors been investigated. Method This is a prospective observational study was carried out in group patients with at least one factor (including history documented previous either coronary artery disease (CAD), metabolic syndrome or cerebro-vascular past 10 y). Eighty two volunteers including 38 male and 44...

The present study aimed to assess the effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on body weight and composition age sex.Body weight, height, waist hip circumferences were measured, mass index (BMI) was calculated fat mass, fat-free percentage assessed by bioelectrical impedance 240 adult subjects (male: 158) who fasted between sunrise sunset for at least 20 days. Measurements taken 1 week before after Ramadan. Energy macronutrient intakes using a 3-day food frequency questionnaire sub-sample...

Background and aim: Prostate cancer is the most common among men. Several studies have investigated effects of dietary patterns on prostate risk, but this topic still a matter debate. This study aimed to examine association between risk.Methods: In case-control study, 60 newly diagnosed cases hospital-based controls were selected from two main hospitals Shiraz, Iran. Data intakes, anthropometric features, demographic characteristics collected. To determine factor analysis, estimate odds...

This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and dietary intake on birth size in north-east part of Iran.Maternal information including BMI from 453 healthy pregnant women were collected 2013-2014.Maternal obtained health records intakes third trimester by using a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), which consisted 160 Iranian foods.Anthropometric measurements neonates weight, height, head circumference 3.19 ± 0.49 kg,...

Dyslipidemia has been reportedly associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis among psoriatic patients. Dietary intake can be a key factor in the pathophysiology psoriasis. Herein, we assessed serum lipid profile and dietary patients, comparison healthy subjects.In this case-control study, 45 patients 43 controls were evaluated. We estimated macro/micronutrient intakes energy, using food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Anthropometric parameters levels triglyceride (TG), high-density...

Introduction: Ramadan is the holiest month in Islamic calendar and Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking dawn to sunset, which there are changes quality of food eating patterns. The purpose this study was know whether these provide nutritional needs, supply all necessary macronutrients for individuals month. Method: A prospective observational performed during 1429A.H (September, 2008) Mashhad, Iran. Among 335 subjects enrolled study, 266 met inclusion criteria. We used a...

Previous researches have shown that the nutritional status of patients in intensive care unit (ICU) was poor on admission and appears to decline during their stay ICU. Critically ill are prone malnutrition because hypermetabolic disorders lead an increase requirements not often met with nutrition supplied. The aim this study assess hs-CRP ICU discharge from hospital. Twenty-nine neurological (20–87 years old) underwent fasting blood sample collections, anthropometric measurements impedance...

Introduction: Ramadan is the 9th  Islamic lunar month during which Muslims avoid eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset.  The effect of intermittent fasting on asthma control controversial. aim this study was investigate effects spirometric variables clinical symptoms well-controlled asthmatic patients Ramadan. Methods: a cohort conducted in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi, Iran. Twenty-nine (19 females 10 males) aged 47 (12) years completed study. average duration 26.5 days. Assessment (daily...

BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is becoming the most common cause of worldwide. However, there are few reports about intake various nutrients in nonalcoholic disease. OBJECTIVE: The aim this study was to identify characteristics dietary and their associations with NAFLD. METHODS: This case-control performed on 280 subjects (140 patients NAFLD and140 healthy subjects) who attended nutrition clinic, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, Iran. Dietary assessed using an Iranian...

Over a billion of Muslims fast worldwide during Ramadan each year. Through this religious custom, fasting contributes to their health as well spiritual growth. However, available evidence regarding the health-benefits is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exempts patients from fasting, many conceivably, clinical condition prone deteriorate due persistent gap between current expert knowledge conclusive strong pathophysiologic metabolic alterations consensus that should be taken...

Background: There are few studies which have shown inconsistent results regarding the associations between dietary acid load (DAL) and risk of cancer. This study aimed to examine association DAL prostate cancer (PC) among Iranian population. Methods: One hundred twenty participants (60 controls 60 newly diagnosed PC patients) engaged in a hospital-based case-control study. Validated 160-items semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used assess usual intakes. calculated using...

There are few studies that evaluated the relationship between dietary diversity score (DDS) and risk of cancer. The purpose this study was to examine association DDS with prostate cancer (PC) among Iranian men. This case-control performed 60 cases hospital-based controls. Anthropometric measurements were done demographic information recorded using standard protocols. A validated 160-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) used assess usual intakes. Also, Binary logistic...

Background: The average age at menarche (AAM) has declined around the world, which is widely attributed to improvements in nutrition. This study was conducted investigate association between dietary patterns and early ( Materials Methods: case-control carried out on 400 elementary school girls (200 200 premenarche) who were aged 12 years old over, Kermanshah, Iran, 2015. participants selected by cluster sampling from three areas of Kermanshah city. Body mass index (BMI) calculated,...

Methamphetamine (MA) is associated with alterations of cardiac structure and function, although it less known. In this study, we assessed possible abnormality in myocardial perfusion left ventricular function using gated SPECT.Fifteen patients MA abuse, on the basis Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, 4th ed. (DSM-IV) dependency determined by Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV, underwent 2-day dipyridamole stress/rest Tc-sestamibi SPECT.An average daily dose use was...

Previous researches have shown that the nutritional status of patients in intensive care unit (ICU) was poor on admission and appears to decline during their stay ICU. Critically ill are prone malnutrition because hyperme

BACKGROUND: The food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is the method of choice for dietary assessment in epidemiological studies. FFQs focusing on mixed-dishes and simple items are useful where an essential part consumption. OBJECTIVE: Regarding fact that nature Iranian diet mixed-dish, present study aimed to design assess validity reproducibility a dish-based semi-quantitative FFQ adult population. METHODS: A list 302 was collected from four geographical areas around Iran. validation conducted...