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Open AccessCorrection to: Impact of whole dairy matrix on musculoskeletal health and aging–current knowledge and research gaps
The article Impact of whole dairy matrix on musculoskeletal health and aging–current knowledge and research gaps written by N.R.W. Geiker, C. Mølgaard, S. Iuliano, R. Rizzoli,Y. Manios, L.J.C. van Loon, J.-M. ...
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Open AccessImpact of whole dairy matrix on musculoskeletal health and aging–current knowledge and research gaps
Dairy products are included in dietary guidelines worldwide, as milk, yoghurt, and cheese are good sources of calcium and protein, vital nutrients for bones and muscle mass maintenance. Bone growth and mineral...
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Fruit and vegetables consumption is associated with higher vitamin intake and blood vitamin status among European adolescents
Current research in adults indicates that fruit and vegetable (FAV) consumption increases serum levels of vitamins C, E and folate of β-carotene and reduces homocysteine concentrations. The aim of the present ...
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Comparison of the portion size and frequency of consumption of 156 foods across seven European countries: insights from the Food4ME study
There are no standardised serving/portion sizes defined for foods consumed in the European Union (EU). Typical serving sizes can deviate significantly from the 100 g/100 ml labelling specification required by ...
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The role of dietary fat on the association between dietary amino acids and serum lipid profile in European adolescents participating in the HELENA Study
The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between amino acid (AA) intake and serum lipid profile in European adolescents from eight European cities participating in the cross-sectional (2006–...
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Increased sedentary behaviour is associated with unhealthy dietary patterns in European adolescents participating in the HELENA study
To assess dietary patterns (DPs) in European adolescents and to examine their relationship with several indicators of sedentary behaviour.
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Identification of lifestyle patterns, including sleep deprivation, associated with insulin resistance in children: the Healthy Growth Study
Although diet, physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior and sleep deprivation are factors that have been individually associated with insulin resistance (IR) in childhood, the combined effect of these lifest...
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Erratum: Intake and dietary sources of haem and non-haem iron among European adolescents and their association with iron status and different lifestyle and socio-economic factors
Correction to: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2013) 67, 765–772; doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2013.100; published online 22 May 2013 Since the publication of this paper, the author JV Santamaría’s name has been ...
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Intake and dietary sources of haem and non-haem iron among European adolescents and their association with iron status and different lifestyle and socio-economic factors
Adolescents are at risk of iron deficiency because of their high iron requirements. The aims of this study were: (1) to assess iron intake, its determinants and its most important food sources and; (2) to eval...
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Open AccessDetermination of the obesity-associated gene variants within the entire FTO gene by ultra-deep targeted sequencing in obese and lean children
The Fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) was the first gene reliably associated with body mass index in genome-wide association studies on a population level. At present, the genetic variations within the F...
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Obesity in adolescence is associated with perinatal risk factors, parental BMI and sociodemographic characteristics
To record the prevalence of overweight and obesity in primary-school children in relation to perinatal risk factors, parental body mass index and sociodemographics.
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Lipid, lipoprotein and apolipoprotein profiles in European adolescents and its associations with gender, biological maturity and body fat—The HELENA Study
To provide a detailed lipid profile of a European adolescent population considering age, gender, biological maturity, body mass index (BMI), fat mass (FM) and percentage body fat (BF).
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Short sleep duration is associated with increased obesity markers in European adolescents: effect of physical activity and dietary habits. The HELENA study
Adequate sleep is a critical factor for adolescent's health and health-related behaviors.
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Seasonal variations of vitamin D status in Greek postmenopausal women receiving enriched dairy products for 30 months: the Postmenopausal Health Study
The effectiveness of a 30-month dietary intervention on vitamin D status of Greek postmenopausal women was examined. Sixty-six postmenopausal women (55–65 years old) were randomized into an intervention group ...
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Open AccessEvaluation of iron status in European adolescents through biochemical iron indicators: the HELENA Study
To assess the iron status among European adolescents through selected biochemical parameters in a cross-sectional study performed in 10 European cities.
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Comparison of two methods for identifying dietary patterns associated with obesity in preschool children: the GENESIS study
The aim of this work was to identify dietary patterns based on reduced rank regression (RRR) and principal component analysis (PCA) and to evaluate the association of these patterns with the prevalence of chil...
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Development of a lifestyle–diet quality index for primary schoolchildren and its relation to insulin resistance: the Healthy Lifestyle–Diet Index
The aim of this work was to develop an index that evaluates the degree of adherence to existing dietary and lifestyle guidelines for primary school-aged children (Healthy Lifestyle–Diet Index (HLD-Index)) and ...
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Assessing children's diet quality in Crete based on Healthy Eating Index: The Children Study
This study aimed to assess children's diet quality in Crete and the potential role of several socio-demographic factors related to it.
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Quality assurance of ethical issues and regulatory aspects relating to good clinical practices in the HELENA Cross-Sectional Study
Research involving humans is regulated by regulatory authorities through their specific requirements and controls. The Healthy Life Style in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence Cross-Sectional Study (HELENA-CSS...
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Socioeconomic questionnaire and clinical assessment in the HELENA Cross-Sectional Study: methodology
Environmental factors such as dietary habits, breastfeeding, socioeconomic conditions and educational factors are strong influences on nutritional and puberty status, physical activity, food choices and their ...
