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Mediterranean diet, diet quality, and bone mineral content in adolescents: the HELENA study
Dietary scores, rather than individual nutrients, allow exploring associations between overall diet and bone health. The aim of the present study was to assess the associations between the Mediterranean Diet S...
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Dietary sources of sugars in adolescents’ diet: the HELENA study
To report dietary sugars consumption and their different types and food sources, in European adolescents.
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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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Inflammation profile in overweight/obese adolescents in Europe: an analysis in relation to iron status
The objectives of this study were to investigate the relationship between inflammatory parameters (CRP, c-reactive protein; AGP, α1-acid glycoprotein), iron status indicators (SF, serum ferritin; sTfR, soluble...
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Effect of a high-protein diet on maintenance of blood pressure levels achieved after initial weight loss: the DiOGenes randomized study
Randomized trials have shown significant blood pressure (BP) reductions after increased protein compared with carbohydrate intake, but the effect on BP maintenance after initial weight loss is unclear. We exam...
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Weight loss maintenance in overweight subjects on ad libitum diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index: the DIOGENES trial 12-month results
A high dietary protein (P) content and low glycemic index (LGI) have been suggested to be beneficial for weight management, but long-term studies are scarce.
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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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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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Impact of REV-ERB alpha gene polymorphisms on obesity phenotypes in adult and adolescent samples
REV-ERBα has been shown to regulate adipogenesis and lipid metabolism as well as to link the circadian timing system to whole body metabolic homeostasis. We thus tested whether polymorphisms in REV-ERBα could be ...
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Circulating ACE is a predictor of weight loss maintenance not only in overweight and obese women, but also in men
Circulating angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) was identified as a predictor of weight loss maintenance in overweight/obese women of the Diogenes project.
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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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Erratum: Association between the FTO rs9939609 polymorphism and leptin in European adolescents: a possible link with energy balance control. The HELENA study
Correction to: International Journal of Obesity (2011) 35, 66–71; doi:10.1038/ijo.2010.219 Upon publication of this paper the authors noted the misspelling of one of the listed authors’ names. J Dalongeville s...
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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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Association between the FTO rs9939609 polymorphism and leptin in European adolescents: a possible link with energy balance control. The HELENA study
We examined the association between the FTO rs9939609 polymorphism and serum leptin concentrations in adolescents. The FTO rs9939609 polymorphism was genotyped, and fasting serum leptin and insulin were measured ...
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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 ...
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Design and implementation of the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence Cross-Sectional Study
To provide an overview of the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence Cross-Sectional Study (HELENA-CSS) design, with particular attention to its quality control procedures. Other important met...
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Health and nutrition education program in primary schools of Crete: changes in blood pressure over 10 years
To examine the long-term effects of the ‘Cretan Health and Nutrition Education Program’ on blood pressure.
