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Objective: This study aims to determine the relationshipbetween dietary fiber knowledge level, nutritional status, anddietary fiber in adolescents. Methods: This research was carried out on 276 adolescents between the ages of 14-17 who studied at the highschool level in İnegöl between November 2018 and May 2019and who voluntarily agreed to participate in the research. Athreestage questionnaire was applied to the participants, andtheir anthropometric measurements were taken. A dietaryfiber knowledge level scale (KADF) was used to determine thelevel of diet fiber knowledge. Three days of dietary recordwas taken to determine the nutritional status. Results: The mean percentage of the adolescents abouttheir level of knowledge about dietary fiber sources (SDF) is41.0 ± 16.1 (min: 0-max: 100), while the mean percentageof their knowledge about the effects of dietary fiber on health(DFPH) is 63.5 ± 18.1 (min: 0-max: 100). The average of thetotal score percentage was determined as 52.2 ± 12.3 (min:18.8-max: 100). Although participants have a high level ofknowledge about the health effects of dietary fiber, theirawareness of dietary fiber sources is low. The percentage ofDFPH scores of female and male adolescents studying in science high school is significantly higher compared to individuals studying in college. There was no statistically significantdifference between dietary fiber information levels of adolescents and daily diet, energy, nutrient consumption, and vitamin mineral intake (p> 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in dietary fiber information levels and dailydietary fiber consumption of adolescents (p> 0.05). Conclusion: This is since the level of knowledge is a necessary but not sufficient factor in food selection. As a result,more studies are needed to examine the relationship between dietary fiber knowledge level and dietary fiber intakein adolescents.(AU)
Este estudio tiene como objetivo determinar la relación entre el nivel de conocimiento de la fibra dietética, el estado nutricional y la fibra dietética en adolescentes. Esta investigación se llevó a cabo en 276 adolescentes de 14 a 17 años que estudiaron el nivel secundario en İnegöl entre noviembre de 2018 y mayo de 2019 y que voluntariamente aceptaron participar en la investigación. Se utilizó una escala de nivel de conocimiento de fibra dietética (KADF) para determinar el nivel de conocimiento de fibra dietética. Se tomó registro de tres días de consumo de alimentos para determinar el estado nutricional. El porcentaje medio de los adolescentes sobre su nivel de conocimiento sobre las fuentes de fibra dietética (SDF) es de 41,0 ± 16,1 (min: 0-max: 100), mientras que el porcentaje medio de su conocimiento sobre los efectos de la fibra dietética en la salud (DFPH) es 63,5 ± 18,1 (mín: 0-máx: 100). El promedio del porcentaje de puntuación total se determinó como 52,2 ± 12,3 (mín: 18,8-máx: 100). El porcentaje de puntajes DFPH de adolescentes mujeres y hombres que estudian en la escuela secundaria de ciencias es significativamente mayor en comparación con las personas que estudian en la universidad. No hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los niveles de información de fibra dietética de los adolescentes y la dieta diaria, la energía, el consumo de nutrientes y la ingesta de vitaminas y minerales (p> 0,05). No hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa en los niveles de información de fibra dietética y el consumo diario de fibra dietética de los adolescentes (p> 0,05). Como resultado, se necesitan más estudios para examinar la relación entre el nivel de conocimiento de fibra dietética y la ingesta de fibra dietética en adolescentes.(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Dietary Fiber , Nutritional Status , 24439 , Adolescent Health , Turkey , 52503ABSTRACT
(1) Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the gastroprotective potential of ferulic acid (FA) on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in rats with macroscopic and microscopic examinations along with biochemical assays. (2) Methods: After 24 h starvation, the ulcer was induced in male Sprague-Dawley rats by subcutaneous indomethacin (25 mg/kg) injection. Fifteen minutes after ulcer induction, rats were treated with either tween 80 or FA. FA was given by oral gavage at 100 mg/kg, 250 mg/kg, and 500 mg/kg. In the fourth hour, rats were euthanized and collected gastric samples were evaluated macroscopically and microscopically. Antioxidant parameters including malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and inflammatory parameters comprising of myeloperoxidase (MPO), Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-α, Interleukin (IL)-1ß, IL-6 and Nuclear Factor Kappa-B (NF-κB) p65 levels were also determined. (3) Results: Indomethacin injection significantly increased the macroscopic and microscopic scores. In addition, it increased the gastric MDA, MPO, TNF-α, IL-1ß, IL-6, and NF-κB p65 levels but reduced SOD and GSH content. Treatment with FA significantly improved the gastric injury macroscopically and microscopically. Moreover, FA displayed a marked decrease in the gastric levels of MDA, MPO, TNF-α, IL-1ß, IL-6, and NF-κB p65 and a significant increase in SOD and GSH compared to the INDO group. Ultimately, 250 mg/kg FA was determined as the most effective dose. (4) Conclusion: Our results revealed that FA has a gastroprotective effect against indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in rats due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. As a result, FA may be a potential treatment choice for gastric ulcers.
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Introduction: Eating disorders (ED) onset occurs com-monly during adolescence and this is a very critical period oflife in the context of developmental perspectives because ad-equate nutrition is necessary for optimal growth and devel-opment. Nutritional disorders can be harmful and cause ex-treme and potentially permanent physical and psychologicalconsequences. Therefore, defining the eating disorder in itsearly stages is important. Objective: The goal of this study was to translate theChildrens Eating Attitude Test (CHEAT) into Turkish and es-tablish its validity and reliability among Turkish schoolchil-dren. Methods: The study was conducted on students from twoprivate and two public primary schools. After delivering invi-tations to suitable classes, informed consents that had beenwritten by participants and parents were collected. Results: The research comprised 352 children betweenthe ages of 10 and 14, including 222 females and 130 boys.Minimum factor loading is 0.597 and total percentage of ex-plained variance is 58.04 The CFA supported these findings,since the 15-item scale had a greater goodness-of-fit and ex-ploratory component analysis generated four factors. Conclusion: Analysis of data showed that the ChEAT scaleis a valid and reliable measurement tool available in Turkey. Itis thought that the ChEAT scale will contribute to studies oneating disorders in children aged between 10-14 years.(AU)
