Evaluation of the relation between Mediterranean diet score and health-related quality of life of adults living in Edirne

Akdeniz beslenme modeli kronik hastalıkların önlenmesinde etkili olabileceği düşünülen, sürdürülebilir beslenme tarzlarının en iyi örneklerinden biridir. Bu çalışma; Edirne il merkezi Aile Sağlığı merkezlerine başvuran yaşları 18-65 yaş arasında değişen yetişkin bireylerde Akdeniz diyet skorunun saptanması ve bireylerin Akdeniz diyet skoru ile antropometrik ölçümleri, bazı biyokimyasal kan bulguları ve yaşam kaliteleri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışma Nisan-Temmuz 2018 tarihleri arasında Edirne il merkezinde bulunan Aile Sağlığı Merkezlerine bağlı 142 gönüllü yetişkin birey üzerinde yürütüldü. Hazırlanan anket formu çalışmaya katılan gönüllülerle yüz yüze görüşme yöntemiyle uygulandı. Bireylerin antropometrik ölçümlerle vücut bileşimleri saptandı ve bazı biyokimyasal bulguları değerlendirildi. Bireylerin Akdeniz diyet skoru ortalaması 6,89±1,69 idi. Çalışma sonucunda, Akdeniz diyetine uyum arttıkça bireylerin vücut yağ kütlesinin anlamlı olarak azaldığı tespit edildi (p<0,05). Bireylerin yaşam kalitesi ölçeği ağrı alt boyutu ile Akdeniz diyet skoru arasında anlamlı bir ilişki saptandı (p<0,05). Akdeniz diyetine uyum arttıkça bireylerin açlık kan glikozu değerlerinin azaldığı gösterildi (p<0,05). Akdeniz diyetine uyumu yüksek olan bireylerin trigliserit seviyelerinin, Akdeniz diyetine uyumu düşük olan bireylerinkinden anlamlı olarak daha düşük olduğu tespit edildi (p<0,05). Akdeniz diyetine uyum arttıkça bireylerin kan insülin seviyelerinin anlamlı olarak azaldığı gösterildi (p<0,05). Sonuç olarak; Akdeniz diyeti, bireylerin vücut yağ kütlesinin azaltılmasında, bazı kan parametrelerinin iyileştirilmesinde etkili olabilir. Ancak Akdeniz diyet skoru ve yaşam kalitesi arasındaki ilişkinin netleştirilmesi için daha fazla çalışmaya ihtiyaç vardır.The Mediterranean diet model is one of the best examples of sustainable nutrition styles that are thought to be effective in the prevention of chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the Mediterranean diet score in adult subjects, aged between 1865 years, who applied to Family Health Centers in Edirne and to determine the relationship between individuals' Mediterranean diet score and anthropometric measurements, some biochemical blood findings and health-related quality of life. 142 volunteers were enrolled between April-July 2018. Questionnaire was applied face to face with volunteers. Body composition was determined and some biochemical findings were evaluated. The median dietary score was 6.89±1.69. It was found as the adaptation to the Mediterranean diet increased, the body fat mass of the individuals decreased significantly (p<0.05). There was a significant relationship between the Mediterranean diet scale and the pain quality subscale of the individual's quality of life scale (p<0.05). As the compliance with the Mediterranean diet increased, the fasting blood glucose values of the subjects decreased (p<0.05). Triglyceride levels of individuals with high compliance to the Mediterranean diet were found to be significantly lower than those with low Mediterranean diet compliance (p<0.05). As the compliance with the Mediterranean diet increased, the blood insulin levels of the individuals were decreased (p<0.05). As a result; the Mediterranean diet may be effective in improving some blood parameters, in reducing body fat mass of individuals. However, further work is needed to clarify the relationship between the Mediterranean diet score and quality of lif

Effects of the Mediterranean diet adherence on body composition, blood parameters and quality of life in adults

Background It has been reported that Mediterranean diet (MD) may improve quality of life and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), some neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to determine adults' adherence to the MD and evaluate the effect of the adherence to the MD on anthropometric measurements, specific biochemical parameters and quality of life. Methods A total of 142 volunteer adults were included. Food frequency questionnaire, MD adherence with 14-item scale, quality of life, anthropometric measurements via bioelectrical impedance analysis and certain blood parameters were evaluated. Results Out of 14 points, the mean MD adherence score of the participants was 6.89. The mean fat mass was significantly higher in those with low MD adherence (p=0.024). The results of other anthropometric measurements (except height) were higher in those with low MD adherence, though results were non-significant. The participants with high adherence to the MD had lower levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG) (p=0.041), insulin (p=0.019) and triglyceride (TG) (p=0.012) compared with those with lower adherence. No significant relationship was found between the MD and quality of life and other blood parameters. Conclusion According to our study, MD adherence was associated with decreased fat mass, FBG, insulin and TG levels which suggests that the MD may be useful in the treatment of some chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and CVD. However, more clinical trials may be performed to determine the relationship between MD and chronic diseases. © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2021.Trakya ÜniversitesiThis study was supported by Trakya University Scientific Research Projects.2-s2.0-85096044228PubMed: 3318413

N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake and effects on depression: what is suggested by the current literature?

Depression has become a current issue which is tried to be understood and where many researches are made on the causes of and treatment methods. According to the studies, it is important to examine the effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet as depression is becoming an important public health problem both in individual and social dimensions. The role of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of depression is being studied at an increasing rate due to the diagnosis of depression which has become widespread in the last decade. It has been reported in many studies that n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may be effective in the treatment of depression by presenting anti-inflammatory effects, increasing membrane fluidity, altering neurotransmitter passage, affecting the activity of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis, increasing levels of neurotrophic factors. Further research is being conducted as there is no identified side effect associated with the use of n-3 poly unsaturated fatty acids in appropriate amounts. Although the efficacy of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids has been proven by many studies, the issues of efficacy of their use individually or in combination and usability as an alternative therapy in the treatment of depression remain controversial.WOS:00060900320006