Investigation on nutrition and health knowledge among adult residents in Hangzhou City / 预防医学

Objective@#To investigate the awareness of nutrition and health knowledge among adult residents in Hangzhou City, so as to provide insights into improving human nutrition and health.@*Methods@#The permanent residents at ages of 18 to 64 years were sampled using a multi-stage stratified random sampling method from 13 counties (districts) of Hangzhou City from June to July, 2021. Participants' demographics and awareness of nutrition and health knowledge were collected using the Questionnaire on Nutrition and Health Knowledge among Chinese Adult Residents, and the awareness of nutrition and health knowledge was analyzed among participants with different demographic features.@*Results@#A total of 5 106 questionnaires were allocated, and 4 920 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective recovery rate of 96.36%. The respondents included 2 575 men (52.34%) and 2 345 women (47.66%), and had a mean age of (39.89±12.85) years. The median score of nutrition and health knowledge was 67.50 (interquartile range, 16.50) points, and the awareness of nutrition and health knowledge was 24.49%, while the awareness of dietary recommendation, food characteristics, nutrition and disease, food choice and food safety was 15.89%, 16.77%, 54.17%, 26.36% and 60.69%, respectively. The awareness of nutrition and health knowledge was significantly lower among men than among women (21.01% vs. 28.32%, P<0.05), and among urban residents than among rural residents (22.94% vs. 27.34%, P<0.05). There were significant differences in the awareness of nutrition and health knowledge among residents in terms of age, occupation and educational level (P<0.05). @*Conclusions@#Age, gender, region, occupation and educational level may affect the awareness of nutrition and health knowledge among adult residents in Hangzhou City. Health education about nutrition and health knowledge requires to be reinforced with adaptations to characteristics of residents.

Knowledge and socio-demographic profile of Anganwadi workers in Mangalagiri rural Integrated Child Development Services project, Guntur

Background: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) today represents one of the world’s largest programmes for early childhood development. The Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi Helpers are the grass root level functionaries responsible for delivery of services.Methods: A field based cross sectional observational study was conducted in Mangalagiri rural ICDS project to assess the knowledge levels and the socio-demographic profile of the Anganwadi workers, all the Anganwadi workers who are working in Mangalagiri rural ICDS project area have been included in the study.Results: Out of 212 AWWs, majority of AWWs were from the age group of between 30-49 years; 123 (58%) AWWs have education qualification from 6th class to 10th class standard and 135 (63.7%) workers had an experience of more than 10 years. About 142 (67%) AWWs had a good knowledge assessment score. They had best knowledge about immunization (96.7%), referral services (93.4%), growth monitoring (82.5%), health check-ups (75.1%) and nutrition and health education (70%). AWWs complained problems like infrastructure related, excessive work overload and record maintenance.Conclusions: The majority of the AWWs are in the age group of 30 to 49 years. More than half of them belong to lower middle socio-economic class. Maximum number of workers has experience of 10 years or more. All the AWWs in our study had 50% and above knowledge about Anganwadi services. Best knowledge is seen regarding immunization followed by referral services. Least knowledge is seen regarding supplementary nutrition. Major problems reported were excess work and record maintenance.

The teaching practice and reflection of a public course of nutrition and health by adding views from top research papers / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective To explore the impact of introducing cutting-edge scientific and technologi-cal literature into the general course of nutrition and health on the teaching effect. Methods Undergrad-uates were divided into experimental group and control group, with 50 students per group. The views from top research papers, as a part of teaching substance, were introduced to experimental group but not control group. The results of studying were evaluated by quiz and team presentation, and the effects of teaching were evaluated by questionnaire. The data were analyzed by the statistic method of independent sample double t-test. Results Statistical difference was found in average score between experiment group and control group [(54.40 ±5.47) vs. (47.96 ±4.29) in quiz, and (38.54 ±0.85) vs. (36.14 ±1.21) in team presentation, P=0.000]. Meanwhile, the score of questionnaire survey for interest, active thinking, studying effect, satisfaction and peer recommendation in experimental group were significantly higher than control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The introduction of cutting-edge research papers in class helps students to be more thoughtful and creative, thus it is an effective way to improve the integrative quality of the under-graduates. In the selection of literature content, we should adopt topics that are close to life, so as to arouse students' interest in active learning.

Estudio venezolano de nutrición y salud 2015 en el ámbito del estudio latinoamericano de nutrición y salud / Venezuelan nutrition and health study in the context of the latin american nutrition and health study group

El Estudio Venezolano de Nutrición y Salud (EVANS 2015), evaluó 1132 individuos, para analizar desde una perspectiva epidemiológica, las interrelaciones entre el perfil antropométrico, la ingesta de alimentos y bebidas y la actividad física. Se encontraron desequilibrios en la ingesta de energía, macro y micronutrientes, sociales, regionales, por sexos y edad. El promedio de ingesta de macro y micronutrientes fue superior en los hombres y disminuyó con la edad. Sólo 14,8% de la población presentó ingesta calórica adecuada, predominó la ingesta deficiente (79,2%) superior en los hombres (85,7% vs 72,9%), más intenso en los adultos mayores. Proteínas: déficit de 25,6% y exceso 39,8%, el déficit mayor en hombres (33,5%) y el exceso en mujeres (47,8%). En minerales y vitaminas, el déficit fue más alto en mujeres, en hierro, calcio, zinc, vitaminas del complejo B, ácido fólico y vitamina C. La ingesta de energía varió desde 2.116 kcal en los andes a 1.688 kcal en Guayana. El sobrepeso por el índice de masa corporal (IMC) fue de 33,4%, superior en hombres (36,7% vs 30,3%) y la obesidad de 28,3%, superior en mujeres (31,6% vs 24,9%). Apenas 24,6% refirieron actividad física regular, vigorosa 15,2% y moderada 9,4% y dedicaron 6 horas en actividades sedentarias. Según IPAQ la inactividad fue de 65%, la más alta reportada por ELANS. En general los países de la región presentan un panorama de malnutrición, que configuran perfiles diferentes entre los países, los cuales deben ser tomados en cuenta en el diseño de políticas públicas orientadas a superar los déficit y exceso(AU)

The Venezuelan Nutrition and Health Study (EVANS 2015), evaluated 1132 individuals, in order to analyze from an epidemiological perspective, the interrelationships between the anthropometric profile, food and drink intake and physical activity. Imbalances in the intake of energy, macro and micronutrients, social, regional, by sex and age were found.. The average intake of macro and micronutrients was higher in men and decreased with age. Only 14.8% of the population presented adequate caloric intake, deficient intakes (79.2%) prevailed higher in men (85.7% vs 72.9%), more severe in older adults. Protein deficit of 25.6% and an excess of 39.8%, the deficit higher in men (33,5%) and excess in women (47,8%). In minerals and vitamins, the deficit was higher in women, in iron, calcium, zinc, B vitamins, folic acid and vitamin C. Energy intake varied from 2,116 kcal in the Andes to 1,688 kcal in Guayana. Overweight due to body mass index (BMI) was 33.4%, higher in men (36.7% vs. 30.3%) and obesity of 28.3%, higher in women (31.6% vs. 24.9%). Barely 24.6% reported regular, vigorous physical activity 15.2% and moderate 9.4% and spent 6 hours in sedentary activities. According to IPAQ, inactivity was 65%, the highest reported by ELANS. In general, the countries of the region present a panorama of malnutrition, which shapes different profiles among countries, which must be taken into account in the design of public policies aimed at overcoming deficit and excess(AU)

Impact of waist circumference measurement variation on the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome

INTRODUCTION: While waist circumference (WC) is widely used as an index for visceral fat accumulation and purportedly the primary pathology responsible for the metabolic syndrome (MS), its proposed cut-off value varies depending on the disparate diagnostic criteria used as well as on the gender, race and ethnic group being evaluated. Due to the strong association between MS and central obesity, waist circumference should be incorporated into the routine physical exam when assessing cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk. Currently however, there is no standard location for the measurement of WC. On literature review, we found no scientific rationale for preferring any one WC site to the others hence, this study.OBJECTIVE: This study aims to (1) determine waist circumference measurement var iat ions among MS patients, (2005 NCEP-ATP III/AHA/NHLB criteria), at three levels: (A) umbilical level, (B) midline level (between the inferior margin of the ribs and the superior border of the iliac crest) and (C) level of the superior border of the iliac crest.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Across - sectional analytical study among adult patients, aged 40 to 69 years, diagnosed with MS using 2005 NCEP-ATP III/AHA/ NHLB criteria seen at the Philippine General Hospital, as part of the Asia-Oceania Survey on Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes initiated by the Japan Diabetes Society.RESULTS: A total of 187 MS individuals were included in the study (56% females). Both males and females were obese stage 1 (25.5 kg/m2 and 26.7 kg/m2 respectively). The mean WC measurements at level A in men was 92.9 cm (81.36 - 104.44 cm) and 93.83 cm (83.4 - 104.26 cm) in women; at level B, the mean WC in men was 90.73 cm (75.49 - 105.97 cm) and 91.51 cm (80.62 - 102.4 cm) in women; and at level C, the mean WC in men was 93.5 cm (81.97 - 105.03 cm) and 95.12 cm (85.11 - 105.13 cm) in women. Results showed that WC measurements at three levels did not significantly differ among MS patients when stratified to age and sex. However, when waist circumference was measured at three levels among all patients with MS, there was significant difference in WC taken at level B and level C (Sig = 0.009). Waist circumference at level A was similar and less variable to WC level B than WC at levelC.CONCLUSIONS: Among patients with MS as defined by NCEPATP III/AHA/NHLB criteria, waist circumference at level B (midpoint level between the lower ribs and superior border of the iliac crest) was smaller than waist circumference at level A (umbilical level) and smaller than level C (superior border of the iliac crest) (WCB

Meal skipping children in low-income families and community practice implications

We examined dietary habits, food intakes, health status, and school and community life of meal skipping children, and investigated factors predicting meal skipping of children. A sample was composed of 944 children in low-income families who were provided with public meal service. The sample was obtained from the Survey of Meal Service for Poor Children conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs in 2007. Meal skipping was significantly associated with a lower nutrition and health status, and poor school performance of children, as hypothesized. The school age of child, family structure, region, job of caretaker, concern about diet, and the child's visit to welfare center significantly predicted frequency of meal skipping. We suggested a few implications for community practice to reduce meal skipping of children.

Quality Control of Plasma Lipids Measurement in CNHS 2002 / 中国慢性病预防与控制

Objective To describe the work of quality control for lipids measurement in CNHS 2002.Methods The quality control was applied over the whole project including staff training,making standard operating procedure(blood collection,separation,temporary storage,transportation,final storage),lab materials assignment,internal quality control in central lab and participating US Disease Control Center's Lipids Standard Program(LSP)as external quality control.Results Seven times of national training programs were held and 326 technicians from CDCs in 31 provinces,autonomous regions, municiplalities and 132 surveyed counties received related trainings.During the program,321 persons passed examination (98.5%)and among them 205 got the A score(62.9%);The field work was implemented strictly according to the procedure. Three automatic biochemical instruments were used in the measurement and there is no significant difference between means of serum TC,TG and HDL-C from several batches of quality control serum.Parallel measurements were conducted in five percent randomly selected samples,the ratio of bias less than 3% was 99.05%,96.40% and 98.30% for TC,TG and HLD-C, respectively.Compared with means of LSP control sera,the results showed that all bias was less than 5% except one bias of TG result(7.02%)in one batch of LSP controls.Conclusion The work of quality control in this survey guaranteed the accuracy of plasma lipids measurement,and provided the basic data for the epidemiological description of dyslipidemia status among Chinese and the further analysis.

Relationship between Salt Consumption and Hypertension in Chinese People / 中国慢性病预防与控制

Objective To study the relationship between salt consumption and hypertension in Chinese people,and provide basic information for developing intervention strategies.Method The data of 45 349 chinese residents aged 15 yrs and above from 2002 China National Nutrition and Health Survey was used.Results The hypertension prevalence was 18.2%.The prevalence of residents with high blood pressure value was 36.0%,which was 20.4% and 16.2% among men and women,respectively. Hypertension prevalence among people living in urban was higher than their counterparts living in rural.The prevalence of hypertension increased with salt consumption.As compared to people who consumed less than 6 g salt per day,after relative confounding factors adjusted,the prevalence ratio was 1.09,1.14 and 1.28 times,respectively,among people who averagely consumed 6～12 g,12218 g,and≥18 g salt per day,which was 1.13,1.11 and 1.30 times,respectively,among employment population.Conclusion The hypertension prevalence of chinese residents is quite high.There is significant relationship between salt consumption and hypertension.It is very important to strengthen the health education for preventing and controlling hypertension in Chinese residents.

The practice and significance of setting up elective course Tea Nutrition and Health in medical colleges / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Giving courses of "Tea Nutrition and Health" in Guangdong Pharmaceutical University,popularizing tea culture will play a role in promoting Guangdong tea industry and tea economics,while tea culture will also have an important impact on social harmony,national unity. In this paper,the author discusses the condition of students'elective course,course content,teaching reform and innovation,problems and improvement measures,etc. to make a few practices and experiences.