Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism - Volume 15, issue 1

Authors: Chetoui, Ahmed | Kaoutar, Kamal | El Kardoudi, Abdesslam | Boutahar, Kaltoum | Elmoussaoui, Soufiane | Chigr, Fatiha | Najimi, Mohamed

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines and decreasing sedentary time (SED-time) are cornerstones in the management of diabetes. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the level of PA, SED-time, and related factors among Moroccan diabetes patients. METHODS: From February to June 2019, 1143 patients with type 2 diabetes took part in a cross-sectional survey. PA and SED-time were assessed through a face-to-face interview using International PA Questionnaire. RESULTS: The PA recommendations were achieved by 77.7% of participants and they were significantly higher in males using oral antidiabetic alone, in normal and overweight participants, and …in those with duration less than 7 years. While in females, this level was significantly higher only in participants with a family history of diabetes. The mean SED-time was high (35.66±16.88 hours/week) and increased with age, BMI, duration of diabetes, among widowers and divorced, illiterate and among those with low level of PA. CONCLUSIONS: The PA level and SED-time were high. Furthermore, participants with high SED-time have low levels of PA, which represents a combined risk of sitting and inactivity in this subgroup. As a result, patients should be encouraged to participate regularly in PA and also to minimize their SED-time. Show more

Keywords: Physical activity, sitting/standing, diabetes mellitus, international physical activity questionnaire, determinant factors, Morocco

DOI: 10.3233/MNM-211504

Citation: Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 117-129, 2022

Authors: Taghizadeh, Shahnaz | Suksatan, Wanich | Shalaby, Mohammed Nader | Abbasalizad-Farhangi, Mahdieh | Hojati, Ali

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the eating habits, physical activity, and body size perception by obesity status among 2–18 year old children in Iran. METHODS: This cross sectional study included 250 children and adolescents aged between 2 and 18. Participants’ anthropometric measurements were measured, adherence of Mediterranean Diet was evaluated by a questionnaire, the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index for children and adolescents (KIDMED), body satisfaction, and perception of body size. RESULTS: Mean age of subjects was 9.07±4.80 years, and 52.4% were girls. The KIDMED index score was 16.3% low, 54.3% moderate and 29.4% good. 72.7% …of parents with overweight children and 36.4% with obese children, were perceived that their child was normal, and compared with 58.3% of overweight and 7.7% of obese participants perceived normal body size. There were no significant differences between physical activity in any weight status (p  > 0.05) and between boys and girls in the KIDMED index and any of foods intake. There was a significant difference in mean differences of KIDMED index in boys in the four obesity statuses (P  = 0.04), as well as in food consumption (P  = 0.04), except for pulses in boys and girls. CONCLUSION: The percentage of obesity in boys is more compared to girls, the lowest KIDMED index score is for boys in the obesity group. Therefore, adopting healthier dietary habits and lifestyle in childhood is especially important for boys and also for girls. Registration number: IR.TBZMED.REC.1400.880 Show more

Keywords: Physical activity, dietary patterns, life style, obesity

DOI: 10.3233/MNM-211515

Citation: Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 131-142, 2022