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  1. Article ; Online: Exploring food intake networks and anhedonia symptoms in a Chilean Adults sample.

    Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie / Durán-Agüero, Samuel / González-Medina, Gabriel

    Appetite

    2023  Volume 190, Page(s) 107042

    Abstract: Introduction: high-calorie and sugar-sweetened food is considered more pleasant food. People with anhedonia symptoms have difficulties experiencing pleasure in daily activities. However, is still unclear if anhedonia symptomatology increases palatable ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: high-calorie and sugar-sweetened food is considered more pleasant food. People with anhedonia symptoms have difficulties experiencing pleasure in daily activities. However, is still unclear if anhedonia symptomatology increases palatable food consumption in the Chilean Adults sample.
    Objective: to explore food networks in the Chilean Adults sample and in people with anhedonia symptom.
    Methods: the sample was recruited through digital platforms. Pregnant or lactating women and subjects under pharmacological treatment or psychotherapy were excluded. A total of 1242 subjects, 76.6% women, with a mean age of 30.7 (SD 9.3) and who were highly educated, participated in the study. Data were collected through an online survey. A questionnaire on food consumption based on daily and weekly frequency was used, as well as the Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale to measure anhedonia symptoms. We employed the Gaussian graph model (GGM) to analyze food consumption as networks. We started with the total sample, and then we repeated the analysis on a subsample with anhedonia symptoms, and next on a subsample with exclusively food-related anhedonia.
    Results: in the total sample, a positive and strong relationship was observed between fruits and vegetables, as well as a negative association with the triad of sugar-sweetened beverages, fast food, and fried food. The network in anhedonic subjects shows that "pasta, rice & potatoes" and "bread" have a stronger association and a more central place in the network compared those without anhedonia symptoms.
    Conclusions: Subjects with anhedonia symptoms have a more central consumption of foods with a high or medium glycemic index compared to subjects without anhedonia symptoms, which could trigger the development of chronic diet-related diseases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1461347-5
    ISSN 1095-8304 ; 0195-6663
    ISSN (online) 1095-8304
    ISSN 0195-6663
    DOI 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107042
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  2. Article ; Online: Anxiety, anhedonia and food consumption during the COVID-19 quarantine in Chile.

    Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie / González-Medina, Gabriel / Agüero, Samuel Durán

    Appetite

    2021  Volume 164, Page(s) 105259

    Abstract: The current epidemic of COVID-19 has gained attention and highlighted the need for a better understanding of the population's mental health. Diet has been identified as an environmental determinant of mental health. In this regard, it has been suggested ... ...

    Abstract The current epidemic of COVID-19 has gained attention and highlighted the need for a better understanding of the population's mental health. Diet has been identified as an environmental determinant of mental health. In this regard, it has been suggested that the consumption of palatable foods represents a strategy to mitigate negative emotions, such as anxiety. This study aimed to evaluate the association between symptoms of anxiety and/or anhedonia to food consumption patterns during the period of COVID-19 quarantine in Chile. We conducted a cross-sectional study with non-randomized sampling via an online survey. A total of 1725 responses were collected. Each person self-answered the Beck Anxiety Inventory, Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale for anhedonia, the Food Intake Questionnaire, and questions regarding type and duration of lockdown, as well as body weight and food serving variation. Significant correlations were observed between fried food consumption and self-reported body weight. The subjects who consumed fried food three times a week, had higher weight (63.5%) (χ
    MeSH term(s) Anhedonia ; Anxiety ; COVID-19 ; Chile/epidemiology ; Communicable Disease Control ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Quarantine ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1461347-5
    ISSN 1095-8304 ; 0195-6663
    ISSN (online) 1095-8304
    ISSN 0195-6663
    DOI 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105259
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  3. Article ; Online: Consumption of Pulses among Chilean Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians during the Covid-19 Pandemic

    Durán-Agüero, Samuel / Albornoz, Pablo / Morejón, Yadira / Barrientos, Claudia / Mardones, María Jose / García-Milla, Paula / Torres, Ximena / Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie

    Journal of the American Nutrition Association. 2023 July 4, v. 42, no. 5, p. 469-475

    2023  , Page(s) 469–475

    Abstract: The aim of the present study was to compare the frequency of consumption, access to purchase, and type of preparations with pulses among people who eat a vegetarian/vegan or non-vegetarian diet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cross-sectional surveys were ... ...

    Abstract The aim of the present study was to compare the frequency of consumption, access to purchase, and type of preparations with pulses among people who eat a vegetarian/vegan or non-vegetarian diet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cross-sectional surveys were distributed using different digital platforms and social networks. We investigated the frequency of consumption, access to purchase any type of preparations. Descriptive analyses were performed. Differences between the types of diet were tested by Chi-squared statistics. A total of 3339 adults participated in the survey in March 2021, 80% of the total participants were females; 13.6% were vegetarian or vegan (VV). The consumption of pulses increased by 25% among non-vegetarians and 54.5% in VV (p by 25% among non-vegetarians and 54.5% in VV (vey in March 2021, 80% of the total participants were females; 13.6% were vegetarian or vegan (VV). The consumption of pulses preparations. Descriptive analyses were performfood with high satiating power, when compared with the opinions of non-vegetarians (p ood with high satiating power, when cconsumption of pulses were observed in less than 30% of the respondents, but the percentage was lower among VV, the most common negative beliefs are “They are difficult to prepare” and “My family does not like them.” Food preparations including pulses are more diverse among VV, and consumption being significantly higher in the 10 alternatives of preparations included in the study. These results highlight the importance of identifying the knowledge, practices, frequency, and preferences of consumption of legumes in the population to stimulate their consumption. Although we observed an increase in the consumption of legumes among those in the sample, the VV group showed a higher frequency of consumption, consumption of different types of legumes and varied preparation, and greater knowledge about the beneficial properties of legumes.
    Keywords COVID-19 infection ; statistics ; surveys ; vegan diet ; Pulses ; non-vegetarians ; vegetarians ; vegans ; intake ; COVID-19
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0704
    Size p. 469-475
    Publishing place Taylor & Francis
    Document type Article ; Online
    ISSN 2769-707X
    DOI 10.1080/07315724.2022.2075958
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  4. Article: Anxiety, anhedonia and food consumption during the COVID-19 quarantine in Chile

    Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie / González-Medina, Gabriel / Agüero, Samuel Durán

    Appetite. 2021 Sept. 01, v. 164

    2021  

    Abstract: The current epidemic of COVID-19 has gained attention and highlighted the need for a better understanding of the population's mental health. Diet has been identified as an environmental determinant of mental health. In this regard, it has been suggested ... ...

    Abstract The current epidemic of COVID-19 has gained attention and highlighted the need for a better understanding of the population's mental health. Diet has been identified as an environmental determinant of mental health. In this regard, it has been suggested that the consumption of palatable foods represents a strategy to mitigate negative emotions, such as anxiety. This study aimed to evaluate the association between symptoms of anxiety and/or anhedonia to food consumption patterns during the period of COVID-19 quarantine in Chile. We conducted a cross-sectional study with non-randomized sampling via an online survey. A total of 1725 responses were collected. Each person self-answered the Beck Anxiety Inventory, Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale for anhedonia, the Food Intake Questionnaire, and questions regarding type and duration of lockdown, as well as body weight and food serving variation. Significant correlations were observed between fried food consumption and self-reported body weight. The subjects who consumed fried food three times a week, had higher weight (63.5%) (χ² = 48.5 and p < 0.001). Those who ate one and two or more pastries on a week had 1.41 and 1.49, respectively higher odds of reporting increased body weight. We found a relationship anxiety level and sugar-sweetened beverages level (χ² = 25.5; p 0.013), fast food intake (χ² = 63.4; p < 0.001), and pastry consumption (χ² = 37.7; p < 0.001). In conclusion, it is important to monitor the evolution of these findings since they could represent a risk of increased health problems in the future post-lockdown period.
    Keywords COVID-19 infection ; anxiety ; appetite ; body weight ; cross-sectional studies ; evolution ; fast foods ; food consumption ; food intake ; fried foods ; inventories ; mental health ; pastries ; quarantine ; questionnaires ; risk ; surveys ; Chile
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-0901
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 764440-1
    ISSN 0195-6663
    ISSN 0195-6663
    DOI 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105259
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  5. Article ; Online: Consumption of Pulses among Chilean Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

    Durán-Agüero, Samuel / Albornoz, Pablo / Morejón, Yadira / Barrientos, Claudia / Mardones, María Jose / García-Milla, Paula / Torres, Ximena / Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie

    Journal of the American Nutrition Association

    2022  Volume 42, Issue 5, Page(s) 469–475

    Abstract: The aim of the present study was to compare the frequency of consumption, access to purchase, and type of preparations with pulses among people who eat a vegetarian/vegan or non-vegetarian diet during the COVID-19 pandemic.: Cross-sectional surveys ... ...

    Abstract The aim of the present study was to compare the frequency of consumption, access to purchase, and type of preparations with pulses among people who eat a vegetarian/vegan or non-vegetarian diet during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Cross-sectional surveys were distributed using different digital platforms and social networks. We investigated the frequency of consumption, access to purchase any type of preparations. Descriptive analyses were performed. Differences between the types of diet were tested by Chi-squared statistics.
    A total of 3339 adults participated in the survey in March 2021, 80% of the total participants were females; 13.6% were vegetarian or vegan (VV). The consumption of pulses increased by 25% among non-vegetarians and 54.5% in VV (
    These results highlight the importance of identifying the knowledge, practices, frequency, and preferences of consumption of legumes in the population to stimulate their consumption. Although we observed an increase in the consumption of legumes among those in the sample, the VV group showed a higher frequency of consumption, consumption of different types of legumes and varied preparation, and greater knowledge about the beneficial properties of legumes.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Chile/epidemiology ; Pandemics ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Vegetarians ; Vegetables ; Fabaceae
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2769-707X
    ISSN (online) 2769-707X
    DOI 10.1080/07315724.2022.2075958
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  6. Article ; Online: Adolescents with a Favorable Mediterranean-Style-Based Pattern Show Higher Cognitive and Academic Achievement: A Cluster Analysis-The Cogni-Action Project.

    Peña-Jorquera, Humberto / Martínez-Flores, Ricardo / Espinoza-Puelles, Juan Pablo / López-Gil, José Francisco / Ferrari, Gerson / Zapata-Lamana, Rafael / Lofrano-Prado, Mara Cristina / Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie / Cigarroa, Igor / Durán-Agüero, Samuel / Cristi-Montero, Carlos

    Nutrients

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 5

    Abstract: A Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) has emerged as a crucial dietary choice, not only in attenuating various adolescents' metabolic health issues but it has also been associated with improved cognitive and academic achievement. However, few studies have ... ...

    Abstract A Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) has emerged as a crucial dietary choice, not only in attenuating various adolescents' metabolic health issues but it has also been associated with improved cognitive and academic achievement. However, few studies have established patterns of food consumption linked to both cognitive and academic achievement in adolescents living in a developing country with non-Mediterranean-based food.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Child ; Humans ; Adolescent ; Male ; Academic Success ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Diet, Mediterranean ; Vegetables ; Cognition ; Cluster Analysis ; Sugars
    Chemical Substances Sugars
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu16050608
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  7. Article ; Online: Plant-Based Nutrition: Exploring Health Benefits for Atherosclerosis, Chronic Diseases, and Metabolic Syndrome-A Comprehensive Review.

    Peña-Jorquera, Humberto / Cid-Jofré, Valeska / Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie / Petermann-Rocha, Fanny / Martorell, Miquel / Zbinden-Foncea, Hermann / Ferrari, Gerson / Jorquera-Aguilera, Carlos / Cristi-Montero, Carlos

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 14

    Abstract: Atherosclerosis, chronic non-communicable diseases, and metabolic syndrome are highly interconnected and collectively contribute to global health concerns that reduce life expectancy and quality of life. These conditions arise from multiple risk factors, ...

    Abstract Atherosclerosis, chronic non-communicable diseases, and metabolic syndrome are highly interconnected and collectively contribute to global health concerns that reduce life expectancy and quality of life. These conditions arise from multiple risk factors, including inflammation, insulin resistance, impaired blood lipid profile, endothelial dysfunction, and increased cardiovascular risk. Adopting a plant-based diet has gained popularity as a viable alternative to promote health and mitigate the incidence of, and risk factors associated with, these three health conditions. Understanding the potential benefits of a plant-based diet for human health is crucial, particularly in the face of the rising prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Thus, this review focused on the plausible advantages of consuming a type of food pattern for the prevention and/or treatment of chronic diseases, emphasizing the dietary aspects that contribute to these conditions and the evidence supporting the benefits of a plant-based diet for human health. To facilitate a more in-depth analysis, we present separate evidence for each of these three concepts, acknowledging their intrinsic connection while providing a specific focus on each one. This review underscores the potential of a plant-based diet to target the underlying causes of these chronic diseases and enhance health outcomes for individuals and populations.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Metabolic Syndrome/prevention & control ; Quality of Life ; Health Promotion ; Atherosclerosis/prevention & control ; Diet, Vegetarian ; Chronic Disease
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu15143244
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  8. Article ; Online: Comparison of Consumption of Pulses in Two Seasons of the Year in Chile.

    Barrientos-De la Rosa, Claudia / Duran-Aguero, Samuel / Mardones, María José / Morejón, Yadira / García-Milla, Paula / Albornoz, Pablo / Torres, Ximena / Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 11

    Abstract: Background: In Chile, the consumption of legumes at least two times per week is promoted. However, there is a low consumption of legumes. Therefore, our objective is to describe legume consumption in two different seasonal periods.: Methods: Serial ... ...

    Abstract Background: In Chile, the consumption of legumes at least two times per week is promoted. However, there is a low consumption of legumes. Therefore, our objective is to describe legume consumption in two different seasonal periods.
    Methods: Serial cross-sectional study: surveys were distributed during summer and winter using different digital platforms. Frequency of consumption, purchase access, and preparation type were investigated.
    Results: In total, 3280 adults were surveyed in summer and 3339 in winter. The mean age was 33 years. Totals of 97.7% and 97.5% of the population reported consuming legumes in both periods; consumption increased to 3 times per week during winter. In both periods, the main reason for their preference is that they are delicious and nutritious, followed by their use as a meat substitute; the main barriers to their consumption in both periods are that they are expensive (29% in summer and 27.8% in winter) and difficult to prepare.
    Conclusion: A good consumption of legumes was observed, but with a higher frequency of consumption during winter, with an intake of ≥1 per day; additionally, differences were found in purchases according to season, although no differences were found in the method of preparation.
    MeSH term(s) Seasons ; Chile ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Vegetables ; Meat ; Fabaceae
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-05
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu15112635
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  9. Article ; Online: What is happening with the clinical nutritionist? Realities and challenges.

    Crovetto, Mirta / Durán-Aguero, Samuel / Parra-Soto, Solange / Carpio-Arias, Tannia Valeria / Nava-González, Edna J / Mauricio-Alza, Saby / Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie / Miranda-Durán, Melissa / Bejarano-Roncancio, Jhon Jairo / Guillén, Sonia Ivankovich / Vitullo, María / Perichart-Perera, Otilia / Cerezo de Ríos, Shelia / Cordón-Arrivillaga, Karla / Núñez-Martínez, Beatriz / Morales-Morales, Gloria Maricela / Meza Miranda, Eliana Romina

    Clinical nutrition ESPEN

    2024  Volume 60, Page(s) 41–47

    Abstract: Background: At hospital level, clinical nutritionists play a fundamental role in health recovery, contributing to shorter hospital stays and addressing hospital malnutrition. However, in Latin America no studies have been conducted on the activities of ... ...

    Abstract Background: At hospital level, clinical nutritionists play a fundamental role in health recovery, contributing to shorter hospital stays and addressing hospital malnutrition. However, in Latin America no studies have been conducted on the activities of the nutritionist and the factors influencing their performance.
    Aims: to describe the activities of the clinical nutritionist in public and private hospital settings in Latin America and to determine the factors associated with disciplinary practice.
    Methods: A cross-sectional analytical, quantitative study was conducted. Participants consisted of hospital nutritionists from 13 Latin American countries who had participated in a previously validated online survey on the activities performed during their daily work, obtaining a Professional Activities Score (PAS).
    Results: 1222 nutritionists participated. Of the activities associated with the professional role, the only ones who reached over 75 % of execution were: performing nutritional intervention; performing nutritional assessment and diagnosis; providing counseling and dietary prescription; developing nutritional care plans for patients with nutritional problems; and performing the monitoring and evaluation of results of priority patients. The least frequent activities were: university teaching and collaborating in research. Regarding the reasons for not performing activities: 34.0 % reported not being included in the activities, 24.5 % mentioned lack of time, and 13.6 % indicated that the activities were conducted by another professional. Variables positively associated with an increase in the PAS were: having spent more years exercising the profession (Beta: 0.028, 95 % CI: 0.004; 0.051), and having a greater number of specialties (4 or more, Beta: 2.294, 95 % CI: 1.031; 3.557). Working in lower-complexity facilities (Low: Beta: -1.037, 95 % CI: -1.443; -0.630), and having more reasons for not performing the activities (3 or more: Beta: -3.105, 95 % CI: -4.111; -2.099) were inversely associated. From the sample, 1.8 % held a doctorate in clinical nutrition, 43.9 % had a specialty, and 64.4 % had a diploma or postgraduate degree in clinical nutrition.
    Conclusion: None of the activities related to the nutritionist work was performed on a 100 % basis. In Latin America, Ministries of Health should standardize and regulate the functions of the clinical nutritionist, as well as quantifying understaffing and proposing solutions to alleviate the shortage of these professionals, acknowledging the positive impact that they have on the recovery of hospital patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Nutritionists ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Nutritional Support ; Nutrition Assessment ; Counseling
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2405-4577
    ISSN (online) 2405-4577
    DOI 10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.01.006
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  10. Article: The inverse relationship between fatness and bone mineral content is mediated by the adolescent appendicular skeletal muscle mass index: The Cogni-Action Project.

    Cristi-Montero, Carlos / Peña-Jorquera, Humberto / Landaeta-Díaz, Leslie / Mello, Julio B / Araya-Quintanilla, Felipe / Brand, Caroline / Reuter, Cézane / Jorquera, Carlos / Ferrari, Gerson

    Frontiers in nutrition

    2022  Volume 9, Page(s) 1040116

    Abstract: Background: Excess adipose tissue negatively influences bone health during childhood, affecting future bone fragility diseases such as osteoporosis. However, little is known about how adolescent appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI) may mediate ...

    Abstract Background: Excess adipose tissue negatively influences bone health during childhood, affecting future bone fragility diseases such as osteoporosis. However, little is known about how adolescent appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI) may mediate the relation between fatness and bone mineral content (BMC).
    Methods: The sample comprised 1,296 adolescents (50% girls) aged 10-14. A principal component analysis was performed to obtain a factor made up of four fatness indicators (a) neck circumference, (b) kilograms of fat, (c) visceral fat area, and (d) waist-to-height ratio. BMC, kilograms of fat, visceral fat area, and appendicular skeletal muscle mass were obtained by a multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analyzer. ASMI was calculated as the appendicular skeletal muscle mass divided by height squared (kg/m
    Results: The fatness factor explained 71.5% of the proportion variance. Fatness was inversely associated with the ASMI and BMC, while the ASMI was positively related to BMC. Overall, the inverse relationship between fatness and BMC was partially mediated by the adolescents' ASMI (29.7%, indirect effect: B= -0.048, 95%CI -0.077 to -0.022), being higher in girls than in boys (32.9 vs. 29.2%). Besides, the mediation effect was higher in adolescents with normal body weight than with overweight-obese (37.6 vs 23.9%, respectively).
    Conclusions: This finding highlighted the relevance of promoting healthy habits to reduce fatness and improve muscle mass in adolescents. Moreover, this highlights the central role of ASMI mediating the inverse association between fatness and BMC in female and male adolescents. Public health strategies should promote bone health in childhood, reducing the incidence of early osteopenia and osteoporosis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2776676-7
    ISSN 2296-861X
    ISSN 2296-861X
    DOI 10.3389/fnut.2022.1040116
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