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View article: Impactos do conhecimento da população sobre o funcionamento dos sistemas de saúde no acesso e na organização dos serviços
Impactos do conhecimento da população sobre o funcionamento dos sistemas de saúde no acesso e na organização dos serviços Open
Objetivo: Analisar como o conhecimento da população sobre o funcionamento e a estrutura dos sistemas de saúde influencia o acesso e a organização dos serviços. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura. O levantamento bibl…
View article: Assessment of fat mass and fat-free mass in Portuguese adults: calibration of single-frequency leg-to-leg bioelectrical impedance with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Assessment of fat mass and fat-free mass in Portuguese adults: calibration of single-frequency leg-to-leg bioelectrical impedance with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry Open
FM assessed by single-frequency leg-to-leg BIA was largely underestimated and FFM overestimated in comparison to DXA, suggesting the use of BIA model-specific calibration equations to calibrate FM and FFM estimates in clinical settings and…
View article: Dietary exposure to heterocyclic amines by the Portuguese population: comparison of different exposure assessment methods
Dietary exposure to heterocyclic amines by the Portuguese population: comparison of different exposure assessment methods Open
To estimate dietary exposure to heterocyclic amines (HAs) in the Portuguese population, three methods of attributing HAs occurrence data to consumed food items were compared. Participants are part of the National Food, Nutrition and Physic…
View article: Health and environmental impacts of shifting to plant-based analogues: a risk-benefit assessment
Health and environmental impacts of shifting to plant-based analogues: a risk-benefit assessment Open
View article: Os impactos da Depressão Gestacional no desenvolvimento fetal
Os impactos da Depressão Gestacional no desenvolvimento fetal Open
Introdução: O desenvolvimento fetal é multifatorial e sofre forte influência do organismo materno. A gestação é um período extremamente delicado, e são diversas as alterações físicas e psicológicas que ocorrem nessa fase. Dentre essas muda…
View article: Associations between the trajectories of free sugar intake and cardiometabolic risk markers during childhood: generation XXI birth cohort
Associations between the trajectories of free sugar intake and cardiometabolic risk markers during childhood: generation XXI birth cohort Open
INTRODUCTION: Free sugar (FS) intake is linked to obesity, but most evidence is cross-sectional. Few studies have explored early-life FS intake trajectories with later cardiometabolic risk markers (CRM). AIM: To estimate associations betwe…
View article: Development and validation of a food literacy self-perceived assessment scale for the Portuguese adult population
Development and validation of a food literacy self-perceived assessment scale for the Portuguese adult population Open
Food literacy refers to the ability to access, process, and understand food-related information and apply this knowledge to make informed food choices in different contexts. In Portugal, there are no published data on food literacy levels …
View article: Associations between food contaminants exposure and pubertal development at 10 and 13 years old
Associations between food contaminants exposure and pubertal development at 10 and 13 years old Open
Endocrine-disrupting compounds, such as acrylamide(AA) and bisphenol A(BPA), are external substances usually found food that may influence pubertal development. This study aims to assess the association of food contaminants exposure (AA an…
View article: Adherence to the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet in Portugal and its associations with socioeconomic and lifestyle factors
Adherence to the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet in Portugal and its associations with socioeconomic and lifestyle factors Open
Purpose The Planetary Health Diet (PHDiet) proposed by the EAT-Lancet Commission is expected to bear health and environmental benefits. This study assesses adherence to the PHDiet in Portuguese adults and its associations with socioeconomi…
View article: A situação alimentar e nutricional no sul de Angola – uma revisão da evolução do estado nutricional e das práticas alimentares na infância
A situação alimentar e nutricional no sul de Angola – uma revisão da evolução do estado nutricional e das práticas alimentares na infância Open
A evidência científica mostra que práticas alimentares inadequadas nos primeiros 2 anos de vida têm efeitos negativos no estado nutricional e prejudicam um desenvolvimento adequado e a saúde no ciclo de vida. A insegurança alimentar é uma …
View article: AI-assisted facial analysis in healthcare: From disease detection to comprehensive management
AI-assisted facial analysis in healthcare: From disease detection to comprehensive management Open
Medical conditions and systemic diseases often manifest as distinct facial characteristics, making identification of these unique features crucial for disease screening. However, detecting diseases using facial photography remains challeng…
View article: Author Correction: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries
Author Correction: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries Open
View article: Estimated dietary flavonoid intake and major food contributors in the Portuguese population: results from the national food, nutrition and physical activity survey (IAN-AF 2015–2016)
Estimated dietary flavonoid intake and major food contributors in the Portuguese population: results from the national food, nutrition and physical activity survey (IAN-AF 2015–2016) Open
Flavonoids are a key class of polyphenols, i.e., phytochemical compounds present in foods and beverages, which have been described as having health benefits in preventing several chronic diseases. Estimating flavonoid intake has already be…
View article: A meta-analysis of epigenome-wide association studies of ultra-processed food consumption with DNA methylation in European children
A meta-analysis of epigenome-wide association studies of ultra-processed food consumption with DNA methylation in European children Open
View article: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries
Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries Open
View article: Dietary intake according to different patterns of food preparation in children and adults: results from the Portuguese National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (IAN-AF 2015/2016)
Dietary intake according to different patterns of food preparation in children and adults: results from the Portuguese National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (IAN-AF 2015/2016) Open
Objective: To investigate associations between dietary intake and patterns of food preparation by age group. Design: This cross-sectional study analysed dietary intake data from the most recent Portuguese National Food, Nutrition and Physi…
View article: Patterns of food preparation in children and adult diets and their associations with demographic and socio-economic characteristics, health and nutritional status, physical activity, and diet quality
Patterns of food preparation in children and adult diets and their associations with demographic and socio-economic characteristics, health and nutritional status, physical activity, and diet quality Open
This cross-sectional study aimed to identify patterns of food preparation and examine their demographic and socio-economic drivers, along with impacts on health and nutritional status, physical activity, and diet quality. Dietary data from…
View article: Estimating sodium and potassium intakes in a Portuguese adult population: can first-morning void urine replace 24-hour urine samples?
Estimating sodium and potassium intakes in a Portuguese adult population: can first-morning void urine replace 24-hour urine samples? Open
This study aimed to assess the extent to which first-morning void (FMV) urine samples can estimate sodium and potassium excretion compared with 24-hour (24-h) urine samples at the population level. We conducted a cross-sectional study coll…
View article: THE USE OF CANNABIDIOL IN NEURODEGENERATIVE PATHOLOGIES AND THE ROLE OF THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
THE USE OF CANNABIDIOL IN NEURODEGENERATIVE PATHOLOGIES AND THE ROLE OF THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST Open
View article: Rebuttal to the Commentary on “Assessment of the Implementation of the International Health Regulations during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Portugal as a Case Study”
Rebuttal to the Commentary on “Assessment of the Implementation of the International Health Regulations during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Portugal as a Case Study” Open
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View article: The trajectories of free sugar intake during childhood, their main sources and its association with socio-economic factors: generation XXI birth cohort
The trajectories of free sugar intake during childhood, their main sources and its association with socio-economic factors: generation XXI birth cohort Open
The study aimed to describe trajectories of free sugar (FS) intake, its main sources and the associations with socio-economic status (SES) in Portuguese children/adolescents evaluated at 4, 7, 10 and 13 years of age from Generation XXI bir…
View article: Patterns of ultra-processed foods consumption throughout childhood and trajectories of growth and adiposity
Patterns of ultra-processed foods consumption throughout childhood and trajectories of growth and adiposity Open
View article: Association between bisphenol A exposure and cardiometabolic outcomes: A longitudinal approach
Association between bisphenol A exposure and cardiometabolic outcomes: A longitudinal approach Open
View article: Exploring dietary patterns and their association with environmental sustainability and body mass index in children and adolescents: Insights from the National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2015–2016
Exploring dietary patterns and their association with environmental sustainability and body mass index in children and adolescents: Insights from the National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2015–2016 Open
The Mediterranean diet was the most related to (higher) environmental sustainability and (lower) BMI. However, in children (not adolescents), the WISH, DQI, and SEAD showed then same associations.
View article: Eating out of home in Portugal: characterisation and effects on dietary intake
Eating out of home in Portugal: characterisation and effects on dietary intake Open
This cross-sectional study aims to describe and compare energy, nutrient intake and food consumption according to eating location and by age groups using data from the National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (IAN-AF 2015/2016…
View article: Factors associated with the consumption of voluntarily fortified foods with micronutrients by the Portuguese population
Factors associated with the consumption of voluntarily fortified foods with micronutrients by the Portuguese population Open
This study aimed to identify the sociodemographic and health‐related factors associated with the consumption of voluntarily fortified foods with micronutrients (Mn‐FF) by the Portuguese population, using data from the National Food, Nutrit…
View article: Early feeding and nutritional status of Portuguese children in the first 36 months of life: EPACI Portugal 2012–a national representative cross-sectional study
Early feeding and nutritional status of Portuguese children in the first 36 months of life: EPACI Portugal 2012–a national representative cross-sectional study Open
Background: Early feeding practices have a critical role in the future not only in health but also in modulating eating habits. This study aimed to assess breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices and the nutritional status of Port…
View article: Bisphenol A and cardiometabolic risk in adolescents: Data from the Generation XXI cohort
Bisphenol A and cardiometabolic risk in adolescents: Data from the Generation XXI cohort Open
View article: Assessment of fat mass and fat-free mass in Portuguese youth and adults: calibration of bioelectrical impedance with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Assessment of fat mass and fat-free mass in Portuguese youth and adults: calibration of bioelectrical impedance with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry Open
Background/Objectives: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is more commonly employed in outpatient evaluations and epidemiological studies, as its costs are lower and it is less time-consuming. So, we aimed to compare fat mass (FM) and …
View article: Advice for the update of the EU Menu guidance: results of the ERA EU Menu project
Advice for the update of the EU Menu guidance: results of the ERA EU Menu project Open
The availability of detailed and high-quality food consumption data is essential for EFSA's risk assessments. In 2014, EFSA published the EU Menu guidance on collecting such data in a harmonised way. The ERA EU Menu project aims to give ev…