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Nutr. hosp ; 37(n.extr.2): 24-27, sept. 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | IBECS | ID: ibc-200697

RESUMO

INTRODUCTION: currently, there is a great deal of controversy surrounding the potential health benefits and risks associated with the use of low and/or no calorie sweeteners (LNCS). OBJECTIVE: in the present work, the objective was to briefly address the current role of LNCS consumption in the diet and its effects on health. METHODS: a brief narrative review of the most recent studies and policies available was carried out. RESULTS: a limited number of representative studies on the consumption of LNCS and their effect on health are presently available. However, these mostly indicate that the consumption of LNCS can be a useful tool along with other nutritional strategies in the treatment of overweight, obesity, diabetes and the prevention of caries when used appropriately in the context of a balanced diet and physical activity. Still, it is necessary to be cautious with the consumption of certain sweeteners since the effects of LNCS on the intestinal microbiota or its effect on premature deliveries, among others, have not been fully elucidated. CONCLUSIONS: it is essential to carry out further studies in order to clarify/establish the safety and value of sweeteners as food ingredients/additives in the medium/long term, in a model of increasing consumption as a consequence of the reformulation of many foods


INTRODUCCIÓN: en la actualidad, existe una gran controversia en torno a los beneficios y riesgos potenciales asociados al uso de los edulcorantes bajos en/o sin calorías (LNCS) en el modelo alimentario y su repercusión en la salud. OBJETIVO: en el presente trabajo, el objetivo fue abordar brevemente el papel actual del consumo de LNCS y sus efectos en la dieta y salud. MÉTODOS: se llevó a cabo una revisión narrativa de los estudios más recientes disponibles. RESULTADOS: se observa un número limitado de estudios representativos sobre el consumo de LNCS y su efecto en la dieta y la salud. No obstante, los estudios disponibles indican que su consumo puede constituir una herramienta útil junto con otras estrategias nutricionales en el tratamiento del sobrepeso, la obesidad, la diabetes y la prevención de las caries cuando se utilizan adecuadamente en el contexto de una dieta equilibrada y ejercicio. Sin embargo, hay que aplicar el principio de precaución con el consumo de ciertos edulcorantes, ya que los efectos de los LNCS en la microbiota intestinal o su efecto en los partos prematuros, entre otros, no han sido completamente dilucidados. CONCLUSIONES: resulta imprescindible realizar más estudios para poder aclarar/establecer la seguridad de los edulcorantes como ingredientes/aditivos alimentarios a medio/largo plazo, en un modelo de potencial consumo creciente como consecuencia de la emergente reformulación de muchos alimentos


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Humanos , Edulcorantes/análise , Açúcares da Dieta , Dieta Saudável , Comportamento do Consumidor
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Nutr. hosp ; 37(n.extr.2): 3-7, sept. 2020. tab
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-200699

RESUMO

INTRODUCCIÓN: es necesaria la promoción de estilos de vida saludables desde la edad pediátrica para la prevención de enfermedades a corto, medio y largo plazo. OBJETIVOS: conocer los patrones de alimentación y hábitos dietéticos, actividad física e inactividad en niños de uno a nueve años españoles urbanos, no veganos, así como sus diferencias entre los consumidores de leche estándar (RS) y de fórmulas adaptadas, enriquecidas o suplementadas (AMS). MÉTODOS: estudio prospectivo, observacional, transversal en 1.514 niños. Se analizan mediante cuestionario la frecuencia de consumo de alimentos, la actividad física, la inactividad y la ingesta dietética mediante dos registros de 24 horas, el primero presencial y el segundo telefónico. RESULTADOS: entre los resultados ya obtenidos, la ingesta energética diaria fue significativamente superior en el grupo RS (1.503 kcal vs. 1.404 kcal). El aporte de proteínas y grasas en relación al valor calórico total de la dieta es elevado, siendo en el caso de las primeras significativamente mayor en RS (16,5 % vs. 15,6 %). Sin embargo, el de hidratos de carbono es bajo y significativamente mayor en AMS (46,7 % vs. 45,5 %). La contribución de los grupos de alimentos al aporte energético presenta diferencias significativas entre los grupos. CONCLUSIONES: los niños españoles de uno a nueve años tienen una ingesta energética adecuada, aunque ligeramente superior a las recomendaciones. Hay una alta contribución de las proteínas y las grasas y una baja contribución de los hidratos de carbono al valor calórico total. Los niños AMS tienen una mayor adherencia a las guías alimentarias y recomendaciones nutricionales y, por tanto, potencialmente una mejor calidad de la dieta


INTRODUCTION: promoting healthy lifestyles already from the pediatric age for prevention of diseases at a short, mid and long-term is compulsory worldwide. OBJECTIVES: to know eating patterns and dietary habits, physical activity and sedentary behaviours in urban Spanish children aged one to nine years old, no vegan, by evaluating the differences between standard milk consumers (RS) and milk formula (AMS). METHODS: prospective, observational, cross-sectional study with 1,514 children. A food frequency questionnaire, a physical activity and sedentary behaviour questionnaire, and two 24-hour dietary recalls (one face-to-face and one by phone) were used. RESULTS: the daily energy intake was significantly higher in the RS group (1,503 kcal vs 1,404 kcal). The contribution of protein and fat to the total caloric value of the diet is high, being for the first one significantly higher in RS (16.5 % vs 15.6 %). However, for carbohydrate is low and significantly higher in AMS (46.7 % vs 45.5 %). The contribution of the food groups to the energy intake present significant differences between the groups. CONCLUSIONS: Spanish children between 1-9 years old have an adequate, but slightly elevated energy intake than the recommendations. There is a high contribution of protein and fat, and low of carbohydrate to the total caloric value. AMS children have a higher adherence to dietary guidelines and nutritional recommendations and, therefore, a suggested higher diet quality


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Criança , Consumo de Energia , Comportamento Alimentar , Recomendações Nutricionais , Comportamento Sedentário , Espanha , Estudos Prospectivos , População Urbana
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J. physiol. biochem ; 74(1): 139-151, feb. 2018. tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | IBECS | ID: ibc-178926

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Proper hydration is essential to maintain optimal health and well-being at all stages of life, especially for the elderly. Side effects of certain drugs that affect hydration status may compromise the health of the ancients, who also constitute the most vulnerable group. No studies have been carried out, to our knowledge, at the intersection of drugs and hydration status. Our study aimed to evaluate the effects of chronic use of certain drugs (diuretics, corticoids and metformin) in the hydration status of the elderly. Results were obtained from a cross-sectional study with 96 volunteers (65-93 years) selected based on their pharmacological treatment. It included a validated food and drink frequency questionnaire and water removal, dehydration signs and symptoms assessment and urine analysis. All data were analysed by age and sex. Water balance decreased with advanced age, especially in men’s group. Results were confirmed by means of the evaluation of dehydration signs and symptoms and colorimetric and chemical analysis of urine. Correlations between consumption of corticoids and hydration status were found, with different signs depending on the administration route (Rho = 0.522 and Rho = - 0,522 for oral and pulmonary corticoids, respectively). Furthermore, correlations between diuretics (Rho = - 0.343, p < 0.05) and metformin (Rho = - 0.802, p < 0.01) consumption and different urine markers were determined. In conclusion, the predominant dehydration state of the volunteers of the study is affected by drugs consumption and their route of administration. Hence, there is an urgent need for monitorization of hydration status based on drugs consumption


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Doença Crônica/tratamento farmacológico , Desidratação/etiologia , Interações Medicamentosas , Nível de Saúde , Polimedicação , Biomarcadores/urina , Estudos Transversais , Desidratação/epidemiologia , Desidratação/prevenção & controle , Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição do Idoso , Inquéritos Epidemiológicos , Dieta Saudável , Espanha/epidemiologia
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J Physiol Biochem ; 74(1): 139-151, 2018 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28799126

RESUMO

Proper hydration is essential to maintain optimal health and well-being at all stages of life, especially for the elderly. Side effects of certain drugs that affect hydration status may compromise the health of the ancients, who also constitute the most vulnerable group. No studies have been carried out, to our knowledge, at the intersection of drugs and hydration status. Our study aimed to evaluate the effects of chronic use of certain drugs (diuretics, corticoids and metformin) in the hydration status of the elderly. Results were obtained from a cross-sectional study with 96 volunteers (65-93 years) selected based on their pharmacological treatment. It included a validated food and drink frequency questionnaire and water removal, dehydration signs and symptoms assessment and urine analysis. All data were analysed by age and sex. Water balance decreased with advanced age, especially in men's group. Results were confirmed by means of the evaluation of dehydration signs and symptoms and colorimetric and chemical analysis of urine. Correlations between consumption of corticoids and hydration status were found, with different signs depending on the administration route (Rho = 0.522 and Rho = - 0,522 for oral and pulmonary corticoids, respectively). Furthermore, correlations between diuretics (Rho = - 0.343, p < 0.05) and metformin (Rho = - 0.802, p < 0.01) consumption and different urine markers were determined. In conclusion, the predominant dehydration state of the volunteers of the study is affected by drugs consumption and their route of administration. Hence, there is an urgent need for monitorization of hydration status based on drugs consumption.


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Envelhecimento , Doença Crônica/tratamento farmacológico , Desidratação/etiologia , Interações Medicamentosas , Nível de Saúde , Polimedicação , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Biomarcadores/urina , Estudos Transversais , Desidratação/epidemiologia , Desidratação/prevenção & controle , Desidratação/urina , Dieta Saudável , Ingestão de Líquidos , Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição do Idoso , Feminino , Inquéritos Epidemiológicos , Humanos , Masculino , Programas de Rastreamento , Avaliação das Necessidades , Cooperação do Paciente , Projetos Piloto , Prevalência , Espanha/epidemiologia
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Food Chem ; 193: 148-53, 2016 Feb 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26433301

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Folic acid (FA) is a key vitamin in the prevention of many diseases including neural tube defects. In Spain, only voluntary FA food fortification is allowed and there is a lack of compositional data to assess the contribution of these products to population's dietary folate intakes. Since 2007, our group has been compiling and updating a FA fortified food composition database. FA levels were obtained from retailers in Madrid and information provided by manufacturers. FA was also quantified by an affinity chromatography-HPLC method. In the present study we recorded 375 products. Our results show a high variability in the declared FA levels amongst different products, and food groups, which is also dependant on the commercial brand. FA overages are commonly added by manufacturers to some fortified products. FA content label claims are missing in 64% of products. This database is a useful tool to manage FA fortified foods data but it is necessary to continuously update it for the sound evaluation and monitoring of population's FA dietary intakes.


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Dieta , Ácido Fólico/administração & dosagem , Ácido Fólico/análise , Alimentos Fortificados/análise , Bases de Dados Factuais , Defeitos do Tubo Neural/prevenção & controle , Espanha , Vitaminas/análise
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Nutr Hosp ; 32 Suppl 2: 10342, 2015 Dec 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26615311
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Food Chem ; 140(3): 526-32, 2013 Oct 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23601402

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The Spanish market offers a significant number of folic acid (FA) voluntarily fortified foods. We analysed FA and (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid ((6S)-5-CH3-H4PteGlu) content in ready-to-eat cereals (RTEC) (n=68) and cow's milk (n=25) by a previously validated affinity chromatography-HPLC method. Contribution to potential FA intakes for children aged 2-13years, was assessed using food consumption data from a representative nationwide study, folate Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDI), and Upper Levels (UL). Results showed that at all food fortification levels obtained, fortified products provided more than tenfold FA than (6S)-5-CH3-H4PteGlu. For RTEC, the high fortification level provided 6-21%, per serving, of RDI and ⩽32% of ULs at 90th percentile of RTEC consumption (P90). Milk products fortified at the higher level reached on average 54-136% of RDI per serving and only exceeded UL at P90 of milk consumption in children aged 2-5years.


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Grão Comestível/química , Ácido Fólico/análise , Ácido Fólico/metabolismo , Alimentos Fortificados/análise , Leite/química , Adolescente , Animais , Bovinos , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Inquéritos sobre Dietas , Ingestão de Alimentos , Fast Foods/análise , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Política Nutricional , Espanha
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Eur J Clin Nutr ; 64 Suppl 3: S37-43, 2010 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21045847

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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The Food Consumption Survey (FCS), conducted for over 20 years by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MARM), is the most reliable source of data to evaluate the food consumption and dietary patterns of Spain. The aim of this study was to assess population food availability per capita per day, which allows the calculation of energy and nutrient intake and comparison with the Recommended Nutrient Intakes for the Spanish population. In addition, different markers of the quality of the diet have been evaluated. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The sample consisted of consumption and distribution data, obtained from the nationwide representative FCS for the period 2000-2006. A two-stage sampling method was applied, where in the first stage the units to be sampled were towns or local entities, and in the second stage households that were going to be part of the final sample from those entities were selected. Units consisted of towns or local entities in the national territory. The sample size was 619 selected entities. Units in the second stage were households from the selected towns (8200 homes). The data allowed the calculation of energy and nutrient intakes, using food composition tables. The quality of the diet was also evaluated: the adequacy of the diet in meeting the recommended intakes for energy and nutrients; energy profile; dietary fat quality; dietary protein quality; nutrient density; and Mediterranean diet adequacy indices. The present data were compared with previous data obtained by our research group in 1964, 1981 and 1991. RESULTS: Using the most recent data, average intake comprised milk and derivatives (379 g/person/day), fruit (310 g/person/day), vegetables and greens (302 g/person/day), cereals and derivatives (214 g/person/day), meat and meat products (179 g/day), fish (100 g/person/day), oil and fat (48 g/person/day), precooked food (34 g/person/day), eggs (32 g/person/day), and legumes and pulses (11.9 g/person/day). There was also a high consumption of non-alcoholic beverages (433 g/person/day) and alcoholic beverages (247 g/person/day). In consequence, meat and meat product consumption was higher than the recommendations, whereas for cereals and their derivatives, vegetables and greens, fruit, and legumes and pulses, consumption was below recommendations for the Spanish population. Some staple and traditional Mediterranean foods (bread, potatoes and olive oil) showed a dramatic decline when compared with data from Household Budget Surveys in 1964 data. Energy intake declined by about 300 kcal/person/day, when compared with the 1964 mean consumption. Insufficient nutrient intakes were found in the young adult population for zinc and folic acid in both sexes, and for iron in women, when compared with dietary reference values. CONCLUSIONS: Food consumption patterns in Spain and energy and nutrient intakes have changed markedly in the last 40 years, differing at present from the traditional and healthy Mediterranean diet.


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Bebidas , Dieta/estatística & dados numéricos , Comportamento Alimentar , Frutas , Verduras , Adulto , Bebidas Alcoólicas , Dieta Mediterrânea , Gorduras na Dieta , Proteínas Alimentares , Ingestão de Alimentos , Ingestão de Energia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Inquéritos Nutricionais , Estado Nutricional , Espanha , Adulto Jovem
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Nutr Hosp ; 25(2): 207-23, 2010.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20449529

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Fat mass is the most variable component in the human body, both when comparing several individuals and when considering changes in the same person throughout life. Obesity is characterized by an excess of body fat that affects health and well-being of individuals. Risk associated with excess body fat is due, in part, to location of fat rather than to total amount. Today is stated that causes and metabolic consequences of regional distribution of fat are of particular clinical importance. To identify a compartment of morbid adipose tissue and to be able to act on it is one of the main aims of the present research. In this review, we have revised the existing literature on location and characteristics of total body fat in human adult. We have focused on abdominal region, basing this review on the use of modern imaging techniques available nowadays, such as computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, with their advantages and limitations. The purpose of this review is to assess whether it is possible to know the body composition and fat distribution on the basis of image methods. Computed tomography technique was first applied in studies of obesity, but today, due to the inconvenience of irradiating the patient, this technique is being replaced by magnetic resonance that, in addition to avoid radiation, provides images of extraordinary quality. Both methods allow to subdivide the classic general fat depots in others more specific. Subcutaneous fat depot can be superficial or deep, while visceral can be divided in mesenteric, omental or epiploic, retroperitoneal and perirrenal fat. In addition, these modern techniques of imaging permit to study muscular fat, considered by some authors as the new fat compartment. Muscular fat includes fat located between skeletal muscle fibers, called extramyocellular fat, as well as lipids located within skeletal muscle fibers (intramyocellular fat). Its importance lies not only in size, similar to visceral fat, but on its pathophysiological implications. Finally, techniques of image analysis have prove to be extremely useful in studying the location and extent of abdominal fat compartments, becoming reference to validate equations obtained from the so-called "indirect methods".


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Tecido Adiposo/diagnóstico por imagem , Tecido Adiposo/patologia , Distribuição da Gordura Corporal , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Humanos
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Nutr. hosp ; 25(2): 207-223, mar.-abr. 2010. tab, ilus
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-80779

RESUMO

La masa grasa es el componente más variable en la composición corporal, tanto si se comparan varios individuos o se consideran los cambios de una persona a lo largo de la vida. La obesidad se caracteriza por un exceso de masa grasa que afecta a la salud y al bienestar de las personas. Los riesgos asociados al exceso de grasa se deben, en parte, a la localización de la grasa, más que a la cantidad total. Hoy se postula que las causas y consecuencias metabólicas de la distribución regional de la grasa tienen particular importancia clínica. Por ello, el ideal sería identificar un compartimento de tejido adiposo mórbido y poder actuar sobre él. En la presente revisión se evalúa la bibliografía existente sobre la localización y características de la grasa en el ser humano adulto. Nos centramos en la región abdominal, a la luz de los principios de las modernas técnicas de imagen disponibles como la tomografía computarizada y la resonancia magnética, considerando sus ventajas y limitaciones. El objetivo de esta revisión es valorar si es posible conocer la composición corporal y la distribución de la grasa basándonos en los métodos de imagen. La tomografía fue la primera técnica en aplicarse a estudios de obesidad, pero en la actualidad, debido a los inconvenientes de irradiar al paciente, esta técnica va cediendo paso a la resonancia magnética que, además de evitar las radiaciones, proporciona una calidad de imagen extraordinaria. Ambos métodos de imagen permiten subdividir los depósitos adiposos clásicos en otros más específicos. Así, el depósito graso subcutáneo puede ser superficial o profundo, mientras que el depósito graso visceral puede estar constituido por grasa mesentérica, omental o epiploica, retroperitoneal y perirrenal. Además, la utilización de estas técnicas de imagen modernas permite el estudio de la grasa muscular, considerada por algunos autores como el nuevo compartimento graso. La grasa muscular comprende los depósitos de grasa localizados entre las fibras musculares esqueléticas o extramiocelulares, así como los lípidos localizados dentro de las fibras muculares esqueléticas o intramiocelulares. Su importancia radica, no sólo en su tamaño, similar a la grasa visceral, sino en sus posibles implicaciones fisiopatológicas. En definitiva, las técnicas de análisis de imagen han resultado ser sumamente útiles en el estudio de la localización y medida de los depósitos de grasa abdominal, pasando a ser la técnica de referencia para validar ecuaciones obtenidas a partir de los métodos denominados indirectos (AU)


Fat mass is the most variable component in the human body, both when comparing several individuals and when considering changes in the same person throughout life. Obesity is characterized by an excess of body fat that affects health and well-being of individuals. Risk associated with excess body fat is due, in part, to location of fat rather than to total amount. Today is stated that causes and metabolic consequences of regional distribution of fat are of particular clinical importance. To identify a compartment of morbid adipose tissue and to be able to act on it is one of the main aims of the present research. In this review, we have revised the existing literature on location and characteristics of total body fat in human adult. We have focused on abdominal region, basing this review on the use of modern imaging techniques available nowadays, such as computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, with their advantages and limitations. The purpose of this review is to assess whether it is possible to know the body composition and fat distribution on the basis of image methods. Computed tomography technique was first applied in studies of obesity, but today, due to the inconvenience of irradiating the patient, this technique is being replaced by magnetic resonance that, in addition to avoid radiation, provides images of extraordinary quality. Both methods allow to subdivide the classic general fat depots in others more specific. Subcutaneous fat depot can be superficial or deep, while visceral can be divided in mesenteric, omental or epiploic, retroperitoneal and perirrenal fat. In addition, these modern techniques of imaging permit to study muscular fat, considered by some authors asthe new fat compartment. Muscular fat includes fat located between skeletal muscle fibers, called extramyocellular fat, as well as lipids located within skeletal mucle fibers (intramyocellular fat). Its importance lies not only in size, similar to visceral fat, but on its pathophysiological implications. Finally, techniques of image analysis have prove to be extremely useful in studying the location and extent of abdominal fat compartments, becoming reference to validate equations obtained from the so-called ‘indirect methods’ (AU)


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Humanos , Distribuição da Gordura Corporal , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Tecido Adiposo/patologia , Tecido Adiposo
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Ann Nutr Metab ; 56(2): 143-51, 2010.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20134159

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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Folic acid (FA) deficiency/supplementation effects seem to be dependent on age group and/or physiological status. The aim was to evaluate changes associated with rapid growth in relation to methionine metabolism in rats. METHODS: Four groups (n = 10 each) of male Sprague Dawley rats (5 weeks old) were on diets that varied in their FA content: 0 mg FA/kg diet (deficient), 2 mg FA/kg diet (control), 8 mg FA/kg diet (moderate supplementation), 40 mg FA/kg diet (supranormal supplementation). Animals were fed ad libitum for 30 days. Biomarkers of methionine metabolism and antioxidant status were evaluated. RESULTS: Serum total homocysteine concentration increased (p < 0.01) in FA deficient animals, with no differences between the supplemented groups. The hepatic 'methylation ratio' (S-adenosylmethionine/S-adenosylhomocysteine) of the FA content groups reached similar values, which were significantly higher compared to the deficient group. The brain 'methylation ratio', however, remained unmodified independently of FA content in the diet. FA deficiency induced hepatic DNA hypomethylation, and supranormal FA supplementation exerted the most protective effect (p < 0.01). Serum folate levels increased according to FA dietary level, whereas no differences were seen for vitamin B(12) and vitamin B(6). CONCLUSIONS: FA deficiency compromises methionine metabolism whereas supplementation does not show an additional positive effect compared to the control diet in growing animals.


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Metilação de DNA/efeitos dos fármacos , Suplementos Nutricionais , Deficiência de Ácido Fólico/dietoterapia , Ácido Fólico/administração & dosagem , Homocisteína/metabolismo , Complexo Vitamínico B/administração & dosagem , Complexo Vitamínico B/farmacologia , Análise de Variância , Animais , Biomarcadores/sangue , Biomarcadores/metabolismo , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Dieta/métodos , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Ácido Fólico/metabolismo , Deficiência de Ácido Fólico/sangue , Deficiência de Ácido Fólico/metabolismo , Glutationa/efeitos dos fármacos , Glutationa/metabolismo , Homocisteína/efeitos dos fármacos , Masculino , Metionina/efeitos dos fármacos , Metionina/metabolismo , Ratos , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Complexo Vitamínico B/metabolismo
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Nutr Hosp ; 24(4): 459-66, 2009.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19721926

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INTRODUCTION: Folic acid is a potentially relevant factor in the prevention of a number of pathologies (congenital abnormalities, cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer and neurocognitive decline). This has led to the introduction of different strategies in order to increase folate intake: nutritional education, pharmacological supplementation and mandatory or voluntary fortification of staple foods with folic acid. In Spain there is a growing number of folic acid fortified products on a voluntary basis, but there is also a lack of reliable data to assess their impact on the population's dietary folate intakes. OBJECTIVE: To gather a better knowledge of folic acid food fortification practices in Spain. METHODS: A Food Composition Database was developed using data from a market study. Also, previously published data of unfortified staple foods from Food Composition Tables was reviewed. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The Database included 260 folic acid fortified food items and it was periodically updated. Food groups included were primarily "Cereals and derivatives" (52%) followed by "Dairy products". Most of these foodstuffs lacked a target population for their consumption (37%) or were aimed at "Weight control" (28%) and "Children" (23%), but only 2% targeted women at a reproductive age. Number of unfortified foods included was 690. Fortification levels declared by manufacturers ranged between 15 and 430% of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for folic acid per 100 g/ml, and simultaneous addition of B6 and B12 vitamins was observed in 75% of the products. Currently, Spain market offers a significant number of folic acid fortified products on a voluntary basis and at a level > or = 15% of the RDA per 100 g/ml or serving declared by manufacturers.


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Ácido Fólico/análise , Alimentos Fortificados/análise , Alimentos Fortificados/classificação , Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde , Feminino , Alimentos Fortificados/provisão & distribuição , Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Masculino , Espanha
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Nutr. hosp ; 24(4): 459-466, jul.-ago. 2009. ilus, tab, graf
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-73510

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Introducción: El ácido fólico presenta una relevancia potencial en la prevención de diversas patologías (malformaciones congénitas, enfermedad cardiovascular, cáncer, enfermedades neurodegenerativas), lo cual ha supuesto la implantación de estrategias para aumentar su ingesta: educación nutricional, suplementación farmacológica y fortificación obligatoria o voluntaria. En España se comercializan alimentos fortificados voluntariamente con ácido fólico, aunque se carece de datos específicos y no es posible evaluar su impacto en la ingesta de la población. Objetivos: Obtener un mayor conocimiento de las prácticas de fortificación de los alimentos con ácido fólico. Métodos: Se diseñó una Base de Datos de alimentos fortificados con ácido fólico a partir de un estudio de mercado y se recopilaron datos de alimentos no fortificados procedentes de Tablas de Composición de Alimentos. Resultados y discusión: La Base de Datos incluyó 260 alimentos fortificados. El grupo mayoritario fue el de "Cereales y derivados" (52%) seguidos por "Leche y derivados" (17%). La mayoría de productos carecía de población diana de consumo (37%) o iban dirigidos a población con "Sobrepeso" (28%) e "Infantil" (23%), siendo minoritarios los dirigidos a mujeres en edad fértil (2%). El número de alimentos no fortificados fue de 690. El nivel de fortificación declarado por los fabricantes se encontró entre 15 y 430% de la Cantidad Diaria Recomendada (CDR) de ácido fólico por 100 g/ml, y la adición conjunta de vitaminas B6 y B12 en un 75% de los productos. El mercado español ofrece ya una importante cantidad de alimentos fortificados con ácido fólico de forma voluntaria, a un nivel ≥ 15% de la CDR por 100 g/ml o ración (AU)


Introduction: Folic acid is a potentially relevant factor in the prevention of a number of pathologies (congenital abnormalities, cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer and neurocognitive decline). This has led to the introduction of different strategies in order to increase folate intake: nutritional education, pharmacological supplementation and mandatory or voluntary fortification of staple foods with folic acid. In Spain there is a growing number of folic acid fortified products on a voluntary basis, but there is also a lack of reliable data to assess their impact on the population's dietary folate intakes. Objective: To gather a better knowledge of folic acid food fortification practices in Spain. Methods: A Food Composition Database was developed using data from a market study. Also, previously published data of unfortified staple foods from Food Composition Tables was reviewed. Results and discussion: The Database included 260 folic acid fortified food items and it was periodically updated. Food groups included were primarily "Cereals and derivatives" (52%) followed by "Dairy products". Most of these foodstuffs lacked a target population for their consumption (37%) or were aimed at "Weight control" (28%) and "Children" (23%), but only 2% targeted women at a reproductive age. Number of unfortified foods included was 690. Fortification levels declared by manufacturers ranged between 15 and 430% of the Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA) for folic acid per 100 g/ml, and simultaneous addition of B6 and B12 vitamins was observed in75% of the products. Currently, Spain market offers a significant number of folic acid fortified products on a voluntary basis and at a level ≥ 15% of the RDA per 100 g/ml or serving declared by manufacturers (AU)


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde , Alimentos Fortificados/análise , Alimentos Fortificados/classificação , Ácido Fólico/análise , Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Alimentos Fortificados/provisão & distribuição
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