Impulsividad en el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad en niños después de una intervención de 8 semanas con dieta mediterránea y/o ácidos grasos omega-3: ensayo clínico aleatorizado / Impulsiveness in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder after an 8-week intervention with the Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acids: A randomised clinical trial

Introducción: La Escala de Impulsividad de Barratt (BIS) es un instrumento de autoinforme diseñado para evaluar la construcción de personalidad y comportamiento de la impulsividad. La impulsividad se ha asociado con varios trastornos psiquiátricos, como el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH). Este estudio evalúa el progreso de la conducta de impulsividad en niños con TDAH después de una intervención dietética de 8 semanas con dieta mediterránea y/o suplemento de ácidos grasos omega-3, mediante el uso de la BIS-11 adaptada para niños (BIS-11c). Métodos: Este estudio transversal incluyó a 60 niños españoles con TDAH de la provincia de Madrid, España. Los participantes se dividieron en 4 grupos, un grupo de control (G1) y 3 grupos de intervención (dieta mediterránea [G2], suplemento de omega-3 [G3] y dieta mediterránea + suplemento de omega-3 [G4]). Se diseñó una dieta mediterránea personalizada para los grupos 2 y 4. Se administró BIS-11c para determinar los niveles de impulsividad y se usó el KIDMED para evaluar la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea. Resultados: El grupo suplemento mostró una caída bastante significativa (p = 0,049) en la puntuación total de Barratt después del seguimiento. La puntuación cognitiva total disminuyó ligeramente en los grupos de dieta y suplemento. Solo el grupo control tuvo una disminución notable con respecto a la puntuación total de la impulsividad motora. Las puntuaciones totales de «falta de planificación» fueron menores en todos los grupos tras la intervención. Las asociaciones entre las puntuaciones iniciales y finales del BIS-11c y los tratamientos presentaron una correlación positiva (r > 0,9). [...](AU)

Introduction: The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS) is a self-administered instrument designed to assess the personality/behavioural construct of impulsiveness. Impulsiveness has been associated with several psychiatric disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study assesses the progression of impulsive behaviour in children with ADHD after an 8-week dietary intervention with the Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, by using a version of the 11-item BIS adapted for children (BIS-11c). Methods: This cross-sectional study includes 60 children with ADHD from the region of Madrid, Spain. Participants were divided into 4 groups, with one control group (G1) and 3 intervention groups (Mediterranean diet [G2]; omega-3 supplementation [G3]; and Mediterranean diet plus omega-3 supplementation [G4]). A personalised Mediterranean diet was designed for members of groups 2 and 4. The BIS-11c was administered to determine the level of impulsiveness, and the KIDMED test was used to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Results: The supplementation group showed a fairly significant decrease in the total BIS-11c (P = .049). Total cognitive score slightly decreased in the diet and supplementation groups. Only the control group showed a considerable decrease in the total motor score. Total nonplanning scores were lower in all groups after the intervention. Baseline and final BIS-11c scores were positively correlated with treatments (r > 0.9). Conclusion: An intake of 550 mg EPA fatty acid and 225 mg DHA fatty acid per day for 8 weeks is associated with less marked impulsive behaviour in children with ADHD. A Mediterranean diet may improve BIS scores, although our results are not conclusive in this population. (AU)

Impulsiveness in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder after an 8-week intervention with the Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acids: a randomised clinical trial.

INTRODUCTION: The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS) is a self-administered instrument designed to assess the personality/behavioural construct of impulsiveness. Impulsiveness has been associated with several psychiatric disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study assesses the progression of impulsive behaviour in children with ADHD after an 8-week dietary intervention with the Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, by using a version of the 11-item BIS adapted for children (BIS-11c). METHODS: This cross-sectional study includes 60 children with ADHD from the region of Madrid, Spain. Participants were divided into 4 groups, with one control group and 3 intervention groups (Mediterranean diet; omega-3 supplementation; and Mediterranean diet plus omega-3 supplementation). A personalised Mediterranean diet was designed for members of groups 2 and 4. The BIS-11c was administered to determine the level of impulsiveness, and the KIDMED test was used to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet. RESULTS: The supplementation group showed a fairly significant decrease in the total BIS-11c (P = .049). Total cognitive score slightly decreased in the diet and supplementation groups. Only the control group showed a considerable decrease in the total motor score. Total nonplanning scores were lower in all groups after the intervention. Baseline and final BIS-11c scores were positively correlated with treatments (r > 0.9). CONCLUSION: An intake of 550 mg EPA fatty acid and 225 mg DHA fatty acid per day for 8 weeks is associated with less marked impulsive behaviour in children with ADHD. A Mediterranean diet may improve BIS scores, although our results are not conclusive in this population.

Impulsiveness in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder after an 8-week intervention with the Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acids: A randomised clinical trial. / Impulsividad en el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad en niños después de una intervención de 8 semanas con dieta mediterránea y/o ácidos grasos omega-3: ensayo clínico aleatorizado.

INTRODUCTION: The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS) is a self-administered instrument designed to assess the personality/behavioural construct of impulsiveness. Impulsiveness has been associated with several psychiatric disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study assesses the progression of impulsive behaviour in children with ADHD after an 8-week dietary intervention with the Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, by using a version of the 11-item BIS adapted for children (BIS-11c). METHODS: This cross-sectional study includes 60 children with ADHD from the region of Madrid, Spain. Participants were divided into 4 groups, with one control group (G1) and 3 intervention groups (Mediterranean diet [G2]; omega-3 supplementation [G3]; and Mediterranean diet plus omega-3 supplementation [G4]). A personalised Mediterranean diet was designed for members of groups 2 and 4. The BIS-11c was administered to determine the level of impulsiveness, and the KIDMED test was used to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet. RESULTS: The supplementation group showed a fairly significant decrease in the total BIS-11c (P=.049). Total cognitive score slightly decreased in the diet and supplementation groups. Only the control group showed a considerable decrease in the total motor score. Total nonplanning scores were lower in all groups after the intervention. Baseline and final BIS-11c scores were positively correlated with treatments (r>0.9). CONCLUSION: An intake of 550mg EPA fatty acid and 225mg DHA fatty acid per day for 8 weeks is associated with less marked impulsive behaviour in children with ADHD. A Mediterranean diet may improve BIS scores, although our results are not conclusive in this population.

Relación entre la grasa corporal y la expresión de ira en personas que realizan ejercicio regularmente / Relacionamento entre gordura corporal e expressão de raiva em pessoas que se exercitam regularmente / Relationship between body fat mass and the expression of anger in people who practice exercise customarily

La actividad física proporciona beneficios, tanto a la población sana como enferma, pero también puede derivar en problemas psicológicos y emocionales como respuesta al estrés. Además, aquellos atletas con menor peso corporal presentan indicadores más elevados de depresión e ira. Se plantea determinar la relación de la grasa corporal sobre la expresión de ira y entender la relación entre distintos comportamientos psicológicos, en personas físicamente activas. 264 sujetos cumplimentaron el Inventario de Expresión de Ira Estado-Rasgo, versión 2, para el estudio sobre las características de la ira y sus efectos en la salud mental y física. Se tomaron medidas antropométricas (peso, talla, IMC, porcentaje de grasa corporal, masa libre de grasa). Se calcularon distintos percentiles en función del género y edad, clasificando a los participantes en tres grupos: percentil 55 de grasa corporal. Se analizaron distintos comportamientos en relación al STAXI-2 y a los distintos percentiles, pero sin encontrar diferencias significativas entre la ira y los tres grupos (AU)

Physical activity provides benefits, both to healthy as to ill population, but can also lead to psychological and emotional problems in response to stress. Furthermore, those athletes with lower body weight have higher indicators of depression and anger. We propose to relate body fat on the expression of anger and to understand the relationship between different psychological behaviors in physically active people. 264 subjects completed the Anger Expression Inventory State Trait version 2 (STAXI-2), which studies the characteristics of anger and its effects on mental and physical health. Anthropometric measurements (weight, height, BMI, percent body fat, fat-free mass) were taken. Various body fat percentiles, 55 were calculated according to gender and age, classifying participants into three percentile groups. Different behaviors were recorded in relation to STAXI-2 and percentiles, but with no significant differences between anger and those groups (AU)

A atividade física proporciona benefícios tanto para pessoas saudáveis como doentes, mas também pode levar a problemas psicológicos e emocionais, como resposta ao estresse. Além disso, os atletas com menor peso corporal têm indicadores mais altos de depressão e raiva. Prevê-se a determinar a influência da gordura corporal sobre a modulação do comportamento e entender a relação entre os vários comportamentos psicológicos entre as pessoas fisicamente ativas. 264 pessoas preencheram um questionário ad hoc, que incluiu Anger Expression Inventory State Trait version 2 (STAXI-2). Medidas antropométricas (peso, altura, IMC, percentual de gordura corporal, massa livre de gordura) foram tomadas. Vários percentis foram calculados por sexo e idade, classificando os participantes em três grupos: percentil 55 de gordura corporal. Diferentes comportamentos foram registrados em relação ao STAXI-2 e os vários percentis, mas sem diferenças significativas entre a raiva e os três grupos (AU)

Exceso ponderal infantil y adolescente: factores modificables, herencia genética y percepción de la imagen corporal / Excess weight in children and adolescents: modifiable factors, genetic inheritance and body image perception

Introducción: el sobrepeso y obesidad alcanzan una alta prevalencia entre niños y adolescentes en España. Los hábitos modificables, la carga genética y la percepción del peso empeoran con los años, convirtiendo a los niños en adultos con sobrepeso. Se analizó la relevancia de distintos factores modificables (hábitos alimentarios, actividad física, sedentarismo y horas de sueño), la herencia genética, así como la percepción de su imagen corporal, en el exceso ponderal de niños y adolescentes. Material y métodos: estudio observacional retrospectivo de 101 escolares de Madrid (edad media de diez años), con recogida de datos antropométricos (peso, talla, pliegues cutáneos y circunferencia de cintura), dietéticos (KidMed®), de actividad física (IPAQ® adaptado), sedentarismo, horas de sueño y percepción del peso e imagen corporal. Resultados: el 31% de los niños presentaba exceso ponderal. Un 53,4% necesitaba mejorar la dieta. Fue mayor el número de participantes con normopeso que no seguían una alta adherencia a la dieta mediterránea que aquellos con sobrepeso-obesidad que sí se adherían. No se observó correlación estadísticamente significativa entre el estado ponderal (según el percentil de peso) y las características corporales de los padres, pero sí en función del índice de masa corporal (IMC).A un 70% de obesos y un 50% de desnutridos les gustaría pesar lo mismo. Conclusiones: los factores modificables no se relacionaron con un mayor exceso ponderal. El peso de los progenitores tuvo influencia en el estado ponderal de los hijos, aunque no se obtuvieron resultados estadísticamente significativos al analizar los factores modificables y la herencia en conjunto (AU)

Introduction: overweight and obesity achieve a high prevalence among children and adolescents in Spain. Modifiable habits, combined with the genetic load and weight perception, declines over the years making children overweight adults. Our aim was to analyze the relevance in excess weight of various modifiable factors (dietary habits, physical activity, sedentary lifestyle and sleep), heredity and body image perception in children and adolescents. Methods: a retrospective observational study of 101 schoolchildren in Madrid (mean age 10 years) was performed with collection of anthropometric (weight, height, skinfold thickness and waist circumference), dietary (KidMed), physical activity (IPAQ adapted), sedentary lifestyle, sleep and perception of weight and body image data. Results: 31% of children had excess weight. 53.4% ​​needed diet improvement. The number of participants with normal weight who did not follow a high adherence to the Mediterranean diet was greater than those with overweight-obesity who did adhered. No statistically significant results between weight status (according to weight percentile) and body parental characteristics were obtained, but according to BMI. 70% of obese and 50% of malnourished would like to stay in their weigh. Conclusion: modifiable factors were not associated with an increased excess weight. Parents’ weight had some influence on the weight status of children, although no statistically significant results were obtained when both modifiable factors and heredity were analyzed altogether (AU)

Histamine intolerance and dietary management: A complete review

BACKGROUND: Present in several types of food, bioactive amines are described as organic bases of low molecular weight, which constitute a potential health risk. An awareness of amine levels in foods today is therefore important in relation to food safety and patient care. This review aims to emphasise the need to unify the information on the content of biogenic amines in foods and prevent patients' misunderstanding. METHODS: Selective literature search for relevant publications in PubMed and other scientific data bases combined with further data from the World Wide Web on histamine and other amines content in foods. RESULTS: Available reference sources do not reflect a homogeneous consensus, and the variation between foods makes it impossible for dieticians to accurately estimate amines content to correctly advise patients. CONCLUSIONS: To achieve the goal of collecting reliable information, all methods and tools used in analytical studies should be standardised and information exposed to patients should be verified

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Histamine intolerance and dietary management: A complete review.

BACKGROUND: Present in several types of food, bioactive amines are described as organic bases of low molecular weight, which constitute a potential health risk. An awareness of amine levels in foods today is therefore important in relation to food safety and patient care. This review aims to emphasise the need to unify the information on the content of biogenic amines in foods and prevent patients' misunderstanding. METHODS: Selective literature search for relevant publications in PubMed and other scientific data bases combined with further data from the World Wide Web on histamine and other amines content in foods. RESULTS: Available reference sources do not reflect a homogeneous consensus, and the variation between foods makes it impossible for dieticians to accurately estimate amines content to correctly advise patients. CONCLUSIONS: To achieve the goal of collecting reliable information, all methods and tools used in analytical studies should be standardised and information exposed to patients should be verified.

[Analysis of the nutritional status and body composition of persons with intellectual disability]. / Analisis del estado nutricional y composicion corporal de personas con discapacidad intelectual.

INTRODUCTION: Intellectual disability refers to substantial limitations in intellectual functioning, affecting 0.7-1.5% of the population. People with intellectual disability have higher rates of obesity, since caloric values and nutritional status, are deficient. AIMS: To determine the nutritional habits, analyze the effectiveness of nutritional education and evaluate the possible effect of improvement introducing exercise and nutrition workshops, in a group of people with intellectual disability. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Clinical, nutritional and anthropometric (weight, height, body mass index, body fat, waist circumference) assessment was conducted in 47 patients. An ad hoc survey was designed in which exercise habits, medical and dietary history, record of 72 hours (including 2 weekdays and 1 weekend) and the adherence to Mediterranean diet data were collected. The workshops of exercise and nutrition counted with a structure of theoretical-practical explanation and games. RESULTS: 76.1% presented weight excess at baseline. After the intervention values of total body fat (-0.94 ± 4.4%) and visceral fat (-0.86 ± 2%), weight (-0.4 ± 3.3 kg) and body mass index (-0.2 ± 1.6 kg/m2) decreased, more in women than in men. 60.5% of subjects did not meet a high adherence to the Mediterranean diet. After nutritional intervention, a significant difference (p <= 0,001) was observed in the KidMed score. The workshop of physical activity had positive effects on the anthropometry of subjects. CONCLUSIONS: Both the intake and the prevalence of obesity in this group of people are inadequate. Nutritional education and physical exercise workshops are useful for working with this group, achieving significant changes to prevent obesity and improve their health.

TITLE: Analisis del estado nutricional y composicion corporal de personas con discapacidad intelectual.Introduccion. La discapacidad intelectual, definida como limitaciones sustanciales en el funcionamiento intelectual, afecta al 0,7-1,5% de la poblacion. Estas personas presentan mayores tasas de obesidad, y sus valores caloricos y estado nutricional son deficientes. Objetivos. Conocer los habitos nutricionales, analizar la eficacia de la educacion nutricional y evaluar la posible mejora, introduciendo talleres de ejercicio fisico y nutricion, en la discapacidad intelectual. Pacientes y metodos. Se realizo una valoracion clinica, nutricional y antropometrica (peso, talla, indice de masa corporal, grasa corporal, perimetro de la cintura) a 47 sujetos con discapacidad intelectual. Se registraron los habitos deportivos, la historia clinica y la historia dietetica mediante un registro alimentario y un cuestionario de adhesion a la dieta mediterranea (KidMed). Los talleres de nutricion y ejercicio fisico contaron con una estructura de explicacion teorica, practica y juegos. Resultados. El 76,1% presentaba exceso ponderal en el inicio del estudio. Tras la intervencion, los valores de grasa corporal (­0,94 ± 4,4%) y grasa visceral (­0,86 ± 2%), asi como el peso (­0,4 ± 3,3 kg) y el indice de masa corporal (­0,2 ± 1,6 kg/m2), disminuyeron, mas en las mujeres que en los hombres. El 60,5% no cumplia con una alta adhesion a la dieta mediterranea. Tras la intervencion, se observo una diferencia significativa (p <= 0,001) en la puntuacion del KidMed. El taller de actividad fisica tuvo efectos positivos sobre la antropometria. Conclusiones. La alimentacion fue inadecuada en la mayoria de los individuos. La prevalencia de obesidad fue elevada. Los talleres de educacion nutricional y de ejercicio son una herramienta util para trabajar con este colectivo, y consiguen cambios significativos para prevenir la obesidad y mejorar su salud.