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  1. Article ; Online: Sarcopenic obesity and the impact on bone health.

    Migliaccio, Silvia / Mocini, Edoardo / Minnetti, Marianna / Donini, Lorenzo Maria

    Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care

    2024  Volume 27, Issue 3, Page(s) 252–255

    Abstract: Purpose of review: Sarcopenic obesity is a newly identified pathological entity defined by an increase in body fat mass with an associated sarcopenia, characterized by loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Recently, the concomitant presence of ... ...

    Abstract Purpose of review: Sarcopenic obesity is a newly identified pathological entity defined by an increase in body fat mass with an associated sarcopenia, characterized by loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Recently, the concomitant presence of skeletal alteration with sarcopenic obesity has been described leading to a new clinical entity defined osteosarcopenic obesity (OSO). Many studies have tried to unravel the metabolic complex mechanism leading to this clinical entity in order to understand the pathophysiology of this complex condition with the aim of posing an early diagnosis to improve the therapeutic approaches. The purpose of this narrative review is to highlight and revise recent studies on this issue.
    Recent findings: Recent research in the field of OSO has highlighted the role of nutrition and physical activity in the development and management of these conditions. While molecular and cellular pathways remain partially understood, there is a growing focus on lifestyle interventions as key factors in reducing the impact of OSO. These studies emphasize the need for early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic strategies to improve quality of life and decrease morbidity and mortality associated with OSO.
    Summary: Although the pathophysiological pathways underlying OSO are not fully understood, the clinical implications underscore the need for expanded research in this field. This research is crucial for enabling early diagnosis and implementing effective therapeutic interventions, with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality and enhancing quality of life.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Sarcopenia/complications ; Sarcopenia/diagnosis ; Sarcopenia/therapy ; Bone Density ; Quality of Life ; Obesity/therapy ; Exercise ; Muscle, Skeletal/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1460178-3
    ISSN 1473-6519 ; 1363-1950
    ISSN (online) 1473-6519
    ISSN 1363-1950
    DOI 10.1097/MCO.0000000000001032
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  2. Article: Correction: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI).

    Zagaria, Andrea / Barbaranelli, Claudio / Mocini, Edoardo / Lombardo, Caterina

    Journal of eating disorders

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 159

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 2699357-0
    ISSN 2050-2974
    ISSN 2050-2974
    DOI 10.1186/s40337-023-00889-7
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  3. Article: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI).

    Zagaria, Andrea / Barbaranelli, Claudio / Mocini, Edoardo / Lombardo, Caterina

    Journal of eating disorders

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 144

    Abstract: Background: Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is an emerging clinical condition characterized by a pathological fixation with healthy eating. Recently, the Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI) has emerged as a promising tool for assessing orthorexic tendencies and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is an emerging clinical condition characterized by a pathological fixation with healthy eating. Recently, the Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI) has emerged as a promising tool for assessing orthorexic tendencies and behaviours, aiming to overcome the well-established limitations of existing measures for ON. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the ONI.
    Methods: A total of 879 participants (M
    Results: A three-factor first-order ESEM solution provided the best and most parsimonious representation of the data: χ
    Conclusions: Overall, the present study provides evidence for the satisfactory psychometric properties of the ONI in the Italian context, endorsing its use in both clinical and research settings.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2699357-0
    ISSN 2050-2974
    ISSN 2050-2974
    DOI 10.1186/s40337-023-00858-0
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  4. Article ; Online: The relationship between internalized weight stigma and physical and mental health-related quality of life in a large sample of women: a structural equation modeling analysis.

    Zagaria, Andrea / Cerolini, Silvia / Mocini, Edoardo / Lombardo, Caterina

    Eating and weight disorders : EWD

    2023  Volume 28, Issue 1, Page(s) 52

    Abstract: Purpose: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) refers to an individual's perception of their physical and mental health status over time. Although emerging evidence has documented a negative association between weight stigma (i.e., negative weight- ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) refers to an individual's perception of their physical and mental health status over time. Although emerging evidence has documented a negative association between weight stigma (i.e., negative weight-related attitudes and beliefs towards individuals with overweight or obesity) and mental HRQOL, its influence on physical HRQOL still needs to be fully clarified. This study aims to investigate the impact of internalized weight stigma on mental and physical HRQOL by employing a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach.
    Methods: The Short Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36) and the Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS) were administered to a sample of 4450 women aged 18-71 (M
    Results: After establishing the adequacy of the measurement model, SEM results revealed that internalized weight stigma was significantly and negatively associated with both mental (β = - 0.617; p < 0.001) and physical (β = - 0.355, p < 0.001) HRQOL.
    Conclusion: These findings offer additional support to prior research by confirming the association between weight stigma and mental HRQOL. Moreover, this study contributes to the existing literature by strengthening and extending these associations to the physical HRQOL domain. Although this study is cross-sectional in nature, it benefits from a large sample of women and the use of SEM, which offers advantages over traditional multivariate techniques, e.g., by explicitly accounting for measurement error.
    Level of evidence: Level V, descriptive cross-sectional study.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Overweight ; Weight Prejudice ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Latent Class Analysis ; Obesity/psychology ; Social Stigma
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-21
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2038625-4
    ISSN 1590-1262 ; 1124-4909
    ISSN (online) 1590-1262
    ISSN 1124-4909
    DOI 10.1007/s40519-023-01582-z
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  5. Article ; Online: The importance of front-of-pack labels in improving health status and eating behavior.

    Muzzioli, Luca / Mocini, Edoardo / Pinto, Alessandro

    Eating and weight disorders : EWD

    2023  Volume 28, Issue 1, Page(s) 23

    Abstract: The aim of this Editorial is to give an overview on the multiple aspects of front-of-pack labels (FOPLs) and provide the readers a balanced view of the problems raised in this research field, placing them in a wider context. Furthermore, this editorial ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this Editorial is to give an overview on the multiple aspects of front-of-pack labels (FOPLs) and provide the readers a balanced view of the problems raised in this research field, placing them in a wider context. Furthermore, this editorial paper discusses whether and how the use of FOPLs can promote health status in relation to the individual eating pattern and which should be the next research scenarios to investigate to further improve and integrate these tools.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Food Preferences ; Health Promotion ; Health Behavior ; Food Labeling ; Consumer Behavior ; Choice Behavior ; Nutritive Value ; Feeding Behavior
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-23
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 2038625-4
    ISSN 1590-1262 ; 1124-4909
    ISSN (online) 1590-1262
    ISSN 1124-4909
    DOI 10.1007/s40519-023-01540-9
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  6. Article ; Online: Nutritional and metabolic aspects related to vulvodynia: What do we really know?

    Mocini, Edoardo / Donini, Lorenzo Maria / Isidori, Andrea M / Minnetti, Marianna

    Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)

    2023  Volume 117, Page(s) 112232

    Abstract: Objectives: Vulvodynia is an emerging health problem, still insufficiently studied, that causes a significant reduction in quality of life in many women and individuals assigned female sex at birth. Little is known about the effects of diet and ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Vulvodynia is an emerging health problem, still insufficiently studied, that causes a significant reduction in quality of life in many women and individuals assigned female sex at birth. Little is known about the effects of diet and metabolic disorders on this condition. The objective of this study was to review currently available evidence on the diet and the nutritional and metabolic status of patients affected by vulvodynia.
    Methods: Published articles were systematically searched in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
    Results: The few available studies that reported data on patients' body mass index (BMI) described a BMI within the normal range in most patients affected by vulvodynia, showing no difference or a slightly lower BMI with respect to control individuals. Data on the relationship between metabolic diseases and vulvodynia are lacking. Regarding nutrition, the few available data do not support the prescription of a low-oxalate diet in women with vulvodynia. To date, studies on other dietary behaviors are also lacking.
    Conclusions: This review emphasizes-for the first time, to our knowledge-the lack of data and the importance of conducting prospective studies investigating the nutritional and metabolic aspects related to the onset, maintenance, and therapy of vulvodynia.
    MeSH term(s) Infant, Newborn ; Female ; Humans ; Vulvodynia/therapy ; Prospective Studies ; Quality of Life ; Diet ; Research Design
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 639259-3
    ISSN 1873-1244 ; 0899-9007
    ISSN (online) 1873-1244
    ISSN 0899-9007
    DOI 10.1016/j.nut.2023.112232
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  7. Article ; Online: ANMCO (Italian Association of Hospital Cardiologists) scientific statement: obesity in adults-an approach for cardiologists.

    Di Fusco, Stefania Angela / Mocini, Edoardo / Gulizia, Michele Massimo / Gabrielli, Domenico / Grimaldi, Massimo / Oliva, Fabrizio / Colivicchi, Furio

    Eating and weight disorders : EWD

    2024  Volume 29, Issue 1, Page(s) 1

    Abstract: Obesity is a complex, chronic disease requiring a multidisciplinary approach to its management. In clinical practice, body mass index and waist-related measurements can be used for obesity screening. The estimated prevalence of obesity among adults ... ...

    Abstract Obesity is a complex, chronic disease requiring a multidisciplinary approach to its management. In clinical practice, body mass index and waist-related measurements can be used for obesity screening. The estimated prevalence of obesity among adults worldwide is 12%. With the expected further increase in overall obesity prevalence, clinicians will increasingly be managing patients with obesity. Energy balance is regulated by a complex neurohumoral system that involves the central nervous system and circulating mediators, among which leptin is the most studied. The functioning of these systems is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Obesity generally occurs when a genetically predisposed individual lives in an obesogenic environment for a long period. Cardiologists are deeply involved in evaluating patients with obesity. Cardiovascular risk profile is one of the most important items to be quantified to understand the health risk due to obesity and the clinical benefit that a single patient can obtain with weight loss. At the individual level, appropriate patient involvement, the detection of potential obesity causes, and a multidisciplinary approach are tools that can improve clinical outcomes. In the near future, we will probably have new pharmacological tools at our disposal that will facilitate achieving and maintaining weight loss. However, pharmacological treatment alone cannot cure such a complex disease. The aim of this paper is to summarize some key points of this field, such as obesity definition and measurement tools, its epidemiology, the main mechanisms underlying energy homeostasis, health consequences of obesity with a focus on cardiovascular diseases and the obesity paradox.Level of evidence V: report of expert committees.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Cardiologists ; Obesity/epidemiology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/complications ; Weight Loss ; Italy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-02
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2038625-4
    ISSN 1590-1262 ; 1124-4909
    ISSN (online) 1590-1262
    ISSN 1124-4909
    DOI 10.1007/s40519-023-01630-8
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  8. Article ; Online: Digital Anthropometry: A Systematic Review on Precision, Reliability and Accuracy of Most Popular Existing Technologies.

    Mocini, Edoardo / Cammarota, Camillo / Frigerio, Francesco / Muzzioli, Luca / Piciocchi, Claudia / Lacalaprice, Doriana / Buccolini, Fabio / Donini, Lorenzo Maria / Pinto, Alessandro

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 2

    Abstract: Digital anthropometry (DA) has been recently developed for body composition evaluation and for postural analysis. The aims of this review are to examine the current state of DA technology, as well as to verify the methods for identifying the best ... ...

    Abstract Digital anthropometry (DA) has been recently developed for body composition evaluation and for postural analysis. The aims of this review are to examine the current state of DA technology, as well as to verify the methods for identifying the best technology to be used in the field of DA by evaluating the reliability and accuracy of the available technologies on the market, and lay the groundwork for future technological developments. A literature search was performed and 28 studies met the inclusion criteria. The reliability and accuracy of DA was high in most studies, especially in the assessment of patients with obesity, although they varied according to the technology used; a good correlation was found between DA and conventional anthropometry (CA) and body composition estimates. DA is less time-consuming and less expensive and could be used as a screening tool before more expensive imaging techniques or as an alternative to other less affordable techniques. At present, DA could be useful in clinical practice, but the heterogeneity of the available studies (different devices used, laser technologies, population examined, etc.) necessitates caution in the interpretation of the obtained results. Furthermore, the need to develop integrated technologies for analyzing body composition according to multi-compartmental models is increasingly evident.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Reproducibility of Results ; Anthropometry/methods ; Body Composition ; Technology ; Digital Technology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu15020302
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  9. Article ; Online: Effects of mealtime assistance in the nutritional rehabilitation of eating disorders.

    Lacalaprice, Doriana / Mocini, Edoardo / Frigerio, Francesco / Minnetti, Marianna / Piciocchi, Claudia / Donini, Lorenzo Maria / Poggiogalle, Eleonora

    Eating and weight disorders : EWD

    2023  Volume 28, Issue 1, Page(s) 73

    Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of meal supervision, provided by health professionals, volunteers or family members, on anthropometric, nutritional, psychological, and behavioural outcomes in patients with eating disorders (EDs). ...

    Abstract Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of meal supervision, provided by health professionals, volunteers or family members, on anthropometric, nutritional, psychological, and behavioural outcomes in patients with eating disorders (EDs).
    Methods: The present systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. The last search was conducted in three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane library). Inclusion criteria considered paediatric and adult patients suffering from EDs, regardless of ethnicity, and treated in different therapeutic settings. The quality of the studies was evaluated using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale (NOS) adapted for cross-sectional studies and Version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias assessment tool for randomised trials.
    Results: 3282 articles were retrieved, out of which only 6 met the eligibility criteria. A marked heterogeneity in definitions and approaches to supervised mealtime was observed. This variability emerged in the methodologies used in the supervised meal, and in the reference values for the outcome measures that were used, such as the analysis of different parameters. Based on these observations, mealtime assistance provided to patients with EDs shows an overall positive effect on eating behaviour and dysfunctional attitudes. Future research should be prompted to provide a thorough definition of a structured procedure for meal assistance to be potentially and systematically included in the nutritional rehabilitation protocols for patients with EDs.
    Level of evidence: Level IV systematic reviews of uncontrolled trials.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Child ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Anthropometry ; Anxiety ; Feeding and Eating Disorders ; Meals
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-09
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2038625-4
    ISSN 1590-1262 ; 1124-4909
    ISSN (online) 1590-1262
    ISSN 1124-4909
    DOI 10.1007/s40519-023-01605-9
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  10. Article: A validation study of the Italian version of the Attitudes Toward Obese Persons (I-ATOP) questionnaire.

    Zagaria, Andrea / Mocini, Edoardo / Cerolini, Silvia / Donini, Lorenzo Maria / Castelnuovo, Gianluca / Manzoni, Gian Mauro / Pietrabissa, Giada / Lombardo, Caterina

    Obesity research & clinical practice

    2022  Volume 16, Issue 3, Page(s) 262–268

    Abstract: Objectives: Weight bias is defined as negative attitudes towards, and beliefs about, others because of their weight. Like other forms of stigma, weight stigma has a harmful impact on health, including depressive symptoms, disordered eating, body image ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Weight bias is defined as negative attitudes towards, and beliefs about, others because of their weight. Like other forms of stigma, weight stigma has a harmful impact on health, including depressive symptoms, disordered eating, body image disturbances and poor quality of life. Several instruments measuring weight-related attitudes have been developed, such as the Attitudes Toward Obese Persons (ATOP). The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the ATOP (I-ATOP).
    Methods: The ATOP was adapted into Italian following the back-translation procedure. A total of 800 participants (M
    Results: EFA suggested a one-factor structure with four items excluded due to their low standardised loadings. The trimmed model was cross-validated showing an acceptable fit to the data: MLRχ2 = 159.467 (df=81); RMSEA= 0.049; CFI= 0.939; TLI= 0.910; SRMR= 0.046. An omega coefficient of 0.818 confirmed the strong reliability of the I-ATOP. Convergent validity was demonstrated by a significant and moderate correlation with the WBIS. Configural, metric, and scalar invariance across gender were established.
    Conclusions: I-ATOP demonstrated to be a valid and reliable instrument useful for both clinical and research practices, as well as to support the development of educational and therapeutic actions able to reduce the stigma among the general public.
    MeSH term(s) Attitude ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Obesity ; Psychometrics/methods ; Quality of Life ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-24
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2274031-4
    ISSN 1878-0318 ; 1871-403X
    ISSN (online) 1878-0318
    ISSN 1871-403X
    DOI 10.1016/j.orcp.2022.05.004
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