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Disease Progression and Sphingolipids and Neurofilament Light Chain in Early Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease
- Blas Couto, Mario Sousa, Paulina Gonzalez-Latapi, Eric McArthur, Anthony Lang, Alice Chen-Plotkin, Connie Marras
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- Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , First View
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- 29 August 2023, pp. 1-4
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Parkinson’s disease(PD) lacks a biomarker for disease progression. To analyze how cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), glucosylceramide (GlcCer), sphingomyelin (SM), or serum neurofilament light chain (NfL) associate with progression of PD in a retrospective cohort, we used linear mixed-model regressions between baseline biomarkers and change in dopamine transporter brain-imaging (DaTscan©), Montreal cognitive assesment (MoCA), or global composite outcome (GCO) score. In 191 PD patients, biomarkers were not associated with DaTscan or MoCA change over 2.1 years. Higher baseline GlcCer/SM ratio and serum-NfL nonsignificantly associated with increase in GCO score. Results do not support a role for CSF-sphingolipid/serum-NfL to predict cognitive and DaTscan progression in early-PD. Potential prediction of global clinical change warrants further study.
392 Basic Researcher Interviews to iDentify Gaps to Enabling Translation (BRIDGE Translation)
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- Parisorn Thepmankorn, Barbara Tafuto, Anthony Gonzalez, Farah Anwar, Céline Gelinas, Nancy Fiedler
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- Journal of Clinical and Translational Science / Volume 7 / Issue s1 / April 2023
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- 24 April 2023, p. 116
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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Despite expanded interest in translational research, barriers in funding, infrastructure, staffing, training opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration still remain. Our goal was to interview basic science researchers to identify research barriers and potential areas for improvement. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: After receiving an IRB determination for a quality improvement study, 15 New Jersey-based principal investigators (PIs) from various departments and at various stages of their careers were virtually interviewed one-on-one by a trained medical student and asked a series of standardized questions about their subjective experiences with their institutions’ research processes, training and mentoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and intellectual property. The interview was then transcribed to complete an anonymous, standardized REDCap form. Qualitative data analysis was performed to identify common themes, barriers, and gaps in conducting translational research as reported by the PIs. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Of the 15 PIs, 4 (27%) were assistant professors, 6 (40%) associate professors, and 5 (33%) professors. 5 (33%) joined the institution less than 5 years ago. The most common barrier was translational research funding. Time needed to navigate administrative and regulatory processes and access to clinical collaborators were other common barriers. One PI noted leaving the institution due to difficulty accessing clinicians and patient samples. PIs with extensive training or who reported successfully conducting translational research noted fewer barriers. Suggested solutions included programs and grants to link basic scientists with clinicians, a streamlined IRB process, and better staffing to support research. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: The findings suggest a need to increase grant funding for translational research. Improving support staffing and minimizing administrative barriers would also be helpful. Improving the dissemination of available resources, grants, and guidance on administrative processes may further decrease barriers.
103 Lessons Learned in Developing a Clinical Research Coordinator Badge
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- Barbara DeMarco, Pamela Karasmilova, Yasheca Ebanks, Anthony Gonzalez, Barbara Tafuto
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- Journal of Clinical and Translational Science / Volume 7 / Issue s1 / April 2023
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- 24 April 2023, p. 30
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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: A clinical research coordinator (CRC) digital badge offers a novel approach to addressing the ongoing shortage of CRCs at academic medical centers. We sought to pilot this low-cost, short-term training digital badge to train entry level CRCs and to attract a diverse pool of individuals. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Experienced clinical research professionals outlined competencies needed by study coordinators working in an academic center using a Delphi approach. The competencies aligned with 6 of the 8 domains established by the Joint Taskforce for Clinical Trial Competencies. Five course modules were created in a standardized format consisting of instructional videos, handouts, and a 25-question quiz (passing grade: 90%) which was hosted in the university learning management system. Beta testers were recruited to complete surveys at the conclusion of each module addressing both module performance and content accuracy. An item analysis was performed on the 25-question quiz. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Nine volunteers were recruited for the pilot. Seven completed the badge. All participants, with years of experience from 0 to over 10 in clinical trials, found the course to be informative. The majority (84%) of responses on course logistics were positive or neutral. The quiz item analysis identified most questions (86%) as either Easy or Neutral, which is ideal for a Level 1 Badge addressing foundational skills. Forty percent of the quiz questions scored high on the Discrimination Index, indicating that the quiz could identify those who performed well and those challenged by the quizzes. One negative comment received stated that course was too intense to be completed in 4 weeks. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: The results of this pilot study demonstrated that this badging course offers a low cost, easily accessible option for recruiting and training entry level clinical research professionals. The proof-of-concept study encouraged our initiation of the program and attempt to broaden our reach.
398 Researcher Perceived Barriers in Translational Research
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- Sunaina Mukherjee, Anthony Gonzalez, Farah Anwar, Isabel Parzecki
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- Journal of Clinical and Translational Science / Volume 7 / Issue s1 / April 2023
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- 24 April 2023, pp. 118-119
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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: To identify, categorize, and streamline the wide range of commonly encountered barriers in translational research that prevent studies from progressing along the translational research spectrum through a comprehensive needs assessment survey. Results will be utilized to institute potential solutions to overcome these identified barriers. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: The comprehensive survey consisted of three sections, Demographics and Background, Self-Reporting of Barriers, and Comments and Feedback. An extensive literature review was conducted to develop and compile questions and barrier categories for the survey. The survey content was derived from primary literature sources and supplemented with the NCATS Translational Science course material. The target population for the survey included all researchers engaged in translational research at the NJ ACTS CTSA hub. The hub includes Rutgers, Princeton, and NJIT and all of their affiliated institutions and partnered healthcare systems, such as Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health and University Hospital. Results will be analyzed according to the type of research conducted and stage of translation research (T0-T4). RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Examples of the survey barrier categories being analyzed include Regulatory/IRB, Funding, Collaborations and Networking, and Training. Initial analysis (N=106) consisted of these top barriers in the NJ ACTS CTSA hub: obtaining timely IRB approval, inadequate staffing for the research team, and lack of holistic institutional support. After completion of data collection, the survey results will be further analyzed to determine common barriers and patterns in barrier type across the different institutions, schools, positions/roles in research, and translational research stages. Given that the Comments and Feedback section of the survey entailed ranking the top three barriers across the entire survey as a whole, the results will also indicate the relative prevalence of specific barriers and categories. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: The impact of the survey and its results is to develop feasible institutional solutions to overcome the prevalent barriers and improve efficiency in all parts of the research process. Possible solutions encompass accessible resources for researchers, longitudinal training programs, consultative services, and workshops for investigators.
Can metacognitive interventions improve insight in schizophrenia spectrum disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Javier-David Lopez-Morinigo, Olesya Ajnakina, Adela Sánchez-Escribano Martínez, Paula-Jhoana Escobedo-Aedo, Verónica González Ruiz-Ruano, Sergio Sánchez-Alonso, Laura Mata-Iturralde, Laura Muñoz-Lorenzo, Susana Ochoa, Enrique Baca-García, Anthony S David
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- Psychological Medicine / Volume 50 / Issue 14 / October 2020
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- 14 October 2020, pp. 2289-2301
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Patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) tend to lack insight, which is linked to poor outcomes. The effect size of previous treatments on insight changes in SSD has been small. Metacognitive interventions may improve insight in SSD, although this remains unproved.
MethodsWe carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to examine the effects of metacognitive interventions designed for SSD, namely Metacognitive Training (MCT) and Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERIT), on changes in cognitive and clinical insight at post-treatment and at follow-up.
ResultsTwelve RCTs, including 10 MCT RCTs (n = 717 participants) and two MERIT trials (n = 90), were selected, totalling N = 807 participants. Regarding cognitive insight six RCTs (n = 443) highlighted a medium effect of MCT on self-reflectiveness at post-treatment, d = 0.46, p < 0.01, and at follow-up, d = 0.30, p < 0.01. There was a small effect of MCT on self-certainty at post-treatment, d = −0.23, p = 0.03, but not at follow-up. MCT was superior to controls on an overall Composite Index of cognitive insight at post-treatment, d = 1.11, p < 0.01, and at follow-up, d = 0.86, p = 0.03, although we found evidence of heterogeneity. Of five MCT trials on clinical insight (n = 244 participants), which could not be meta-analysed, four of them favoured MCT compared v. control. The two MERIT trials reported conflicting results.
ConclusionsMetacognitive interventions, particularly Metacognitive Training, appear to improve insight in patients with SSD, especially cognitive insight shortly after treatment. Further long-term RCTs are needed to establish whether these metacognitive interventions-related insight changes are sustained over a longer time period and result in better outcomes.
Socioeconomically disadvantaged groups and metabolic syndrome in European adolescents: The HELENA study
- Isabel Iguacel, Claudia Börnhorst, Nathalie Michels, Christina Breidenassel, Jean Dallongeville, Marcela González-Gross, Frédéric Gottrand, Anthony Kafatos, Eva Karaglani, Mathilde Kersting, Stefaan de Henauw, Christina-Paulina Lambrinou, Lorenza Mistura, Denes Molná, Esther Nova, Marc J. Gunter, Alejandro de la O. Puerta, Azahara I. Rupérez, Kurt Widhalm, Inge Huybrechts, Luis A. Moreno
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- Proceedings of the Nutrition Society / Volume 79 / Issue OCE2 / 2020
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- 10 June 2020, E258
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Psychosocial stressors deriving from socioeconomic disadvantages in adolescents can result in higher metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk. We aimed to examine whether socioeconomic disadvantages were associated with MetS independent of lifestyle and whether there was a dose response relationship between the number of cumulated socioeconomic disadvantages and the risk of MetS.
Materials and Methods:The present study included 1,037 European adolescents (aged 12.5–17.5) of the 3,528 total HELENA participants. Sociodemographic variables and lifestyle were assessed through self-reported questionnaires. Disadvantaged groups included adolescents with low educated parents, low family affluence, migrant origin, unemployed parents, and from non-traditional families. MetS score was calculated as the sum of sex- and age-specific z-scores of waist circumference, HOMA-IR index, mean of z-scores of diastolic and systolic blood pressure and mean of z-score of HDL-C multiplied by -1 and z-score of TG. A higher score indicates poor metabolic health. Linear mixed-effects models were used to study the association between social disadvantages and MetS risk score. Models were adjusted for sex, age, pubertal status (Tanner stage) and lifestyle (diet quality, physical activity, alcohol consumption and smoking status).
Results:Adolescents with low educated mothers showed a higher MetS score (0.54 [0.09–0.98]; β [99% confidence interval]) compared to high-educated mothers. Adolescents who accumulated more than three disadvantages (0.69 [0.08–1.31]) or with missing information on disadvantages (0.72 [0.04–1.40]) had a higher MetS risk compared to non-socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. Stronger associations between socioeconomic disadvantages and MetS were found in male in comparison with female adolescents.
Discussion:Out of the studied socioeconomic disadvantages, maternal education is the most important determinant of adolescent's MetS risk independently of sex, age, Tanner stage, smoking status, alcohol consumption, diet quality and physical activity. Social vulnerabilities (migrant background, unemployment status and belonging to a non-traditional family) were not associated with a higher MetS risk in European adolescents. However, we found a dose-response relationship between the number of factors related to social disadvantage and adolescents’ MetS risk with adolescents accumulating three or more socioeconomic disadvantages showing the highest risk. Stronger associations between socioeconomic disadvantages and MetS were found in male compared to female adolescents. Policy makers should focus on low educated families to tackle health disparities.
Far-infrared spectrally selective LiTaO3 and AlN pyroelectric detectors using resonant subwavelength metal surface structures
- Christopher Arose, Anthony C. Terracciano, Robert E. Peale, Francisco Javier Gonzalez, Zachary Loparo, John Cetnar, Subith S. Vasu
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- MRS Advances / Volume 5 / Issue 39 / 2020
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- 30 June 2020, pp. 2005-2012
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Plasmonic near-perfect absorbers, comprising metal films with a periodic array of subwavelength openings, were deposited on the surface of pyroelectric materials to create wavelength-selective far-infrared detectors. The detectors fabricated and investigated were based on one of two pyroelectric materials: (i) z-cut monocrystalline lithium tantalate (LiTaO3) wafers or, (ii) reactively sputtered aluminum nitride (AlN), with absorbers fabricated by contact photolithography. Spectrally selective absorption resonances were demonstrated by Fourier-transform spectroscopy. Spectrally-selective photoresponse was demonstrated with a tunable THz backward wave oscillator. Responsivity was estimated using a black body source to be ∼ 1 mV/W for AlN samples and ∼ 100 mV/W for LiTaO3 samples. Most similar work has focused on detectors for mid-wave and long-wave infrared spectral regions. Our focus on THz wavelengths beyond 20 μm is motivated by specific security and contraband sensing applications.
Personality and the ADA: Ameliorating fairness concerns and maintaining utility
- Manuel F. Gonzalez, John F. Capman, Nicholas R. Martin, Tara McClure Johnson, Evan R. Theys, Anthony S. Boyce
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- Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Volume 12 / Issue 2 / June 2019
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- 01 August 2019, pp. 151-156
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Relative validation of the adapted Mediterranean Diet Score for Adolescents by comparison with nutritional biomarkers and nutrient and food intakes: the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study
- Raquel Aparicio-Ugarriza, Magdalena Cuenca-García, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Cristina Julián, Silvia Bel-Serrat, Luis A Moreno, Christina Breidenassel, Mathilde Kersting, Aline B Arouca, Nathalie Michels, Theodora Mouratidou, Yannis Manios, Jean Dallongeville, Frédéric Gottrand, Kurt Widhalm, Anthony Kafatos, Denes Molnár, Stefaan De Henauw, Marc J Gunter, Inge Huybrechts,
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- Public Health Nutrition / Volume 22 / Issue 13 / September 2019
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- 17 June 2019, pp. 2381-2397
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To investigate whether adherence to the adapted Mediterranean Diet Score for Adolescents (MDS_A) and the adapted Mediterranean Diet Quality Index for Adolescents (KIDMED_A) is associated with better food/nutrient intakes and nutritional biomarkers.
Design:The Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study is a cross-sectional study aiming to obtain comparable data on a variety of nutritional and health-related parameters in European adolescents aged 12·5–17·5 years.
Setting:Nine European countries.
Participants:European adolescents (n 2330) recruited to the HELENA study. Dietary intake was obtained with 24 h dietary recalls, an FFQ and a Food Choices and Preferences questionnaire. MDS_A was calculated as a categorical variable using cut-offs (MDS_A), as a continuous variable (zMDS_A) and with energy adjustments (zEnMDS_A). The KIDMED_A score was also calculated.
Results:Multilevel linear regression analysis showed positive associations for zMDS_A and KIDMED_A with serum levels of vitamin D, vitamin C, plasma folate, holo-transcobalamin, β-carotene and n-3 fatty acids, while negative associations were observed with trans-fatty acid serum levels. For categorical indices, blood biomarkers showed few significant results. zMDS_A and KIDMED_A showed positive associations with vegetables and fruits intake, and negative associations with energy-dense and low-nutritious foods. zMDS_A and KIDMED_A were positively associated with all macronutrients, vitamins and minerals (all P < 0·0001), except with monosaccharides and PUFA for KIDMED_A and cholesterol for both indices (P < 0·05).
Conclusions:zMDS_A and KIDMED_A have shown the strongest associations with the dietary indicators and biomarkers that have been associated with the Mediterranean diet before, and are therefore considered the most appropriate and valid Mediterranean diet scores for European adolescents.
2533: Beyond “REACH”: The Research, Education, And Community Health (REACH) coalition as an exemplar for broad-based stakeholder engagement
- Sharon A. Croisant, Christine Arcari, John Prochaska, Amber Anthony, Brittany Wallace, Chantele Singleton, Lori Wiseman, Rob Ruffner, Tino Gonzalez, Dwayne Jones, Fredia Marie Brown, Julie Purser, Allan Brasier
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- Journal of Clinical and Translational Science / Volume 1 / Issue S1 / September 2017
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- 10 May 2018, p. 54
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OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: The Institute for Transnational Sciences (ITS) has developed novel methods to ethically engage stakeholders across the transnational research spectrum, up to and including public health practice and policy. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: In 2014, the ITS co-founded The Research, Education, And Community Health (REACH), the mission of which was to facilitate communication, collaborative research, and service activities between faculty and scientists and area community leaders. The intent was to identify and meet the needs of our communities without gaps and/or redundancies, thus better leveraging time, funding, and efforts. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: REACH now boasts 23 Centers, Departments, and Institutes, as well as 39 community organizations, including public and mental health agencies, clinicians, policy makers, family service centers, cultural and faith-based organizations, business, and local schools/colleges. We offer 3 methods for consideration as best practices: (1) a comprehensive community health needs assessment, (2) an “Offer and Ask” community/campus partnership mechanism, and (3) Community Science Workshops, based on the European Union’s Science Shops. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Results of REACH’s work have been used to provide guidance for enhanced, data-driven programs and allocation of resources for local and statewide initiatives. The organization has evolved into an independent coalition seeking 501(c)3 status and is planning to expand its scope to 5 counties. REACH thus serves as model for successful replication across applicable CTSA hubs.
Regular breakfast consumption is associated with higher blood vitamin status in adolescents: the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study
- Juan Mielgo-Ayuso, Jara Valtueña, Magdalena Cuenca-García, Fréderic Gottrand, Christina Breidenassel, Marika Ferrari, Yannis Manios, Stefaan De Henauw, Kurt Widhalm, Anthony Kafatos, Mathilde Kersting, Inge Huybrechts, Luis A Moreno, Marcela González-Gross
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- Public Health Nutrition / Volume 20 / Issue 8 / June 2017
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- 10 February 2017, pp. 1393-1404
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The present study aimed to examine the association between different breakfast consumption patterns and vitamin intakes and blood vitamin concentrations in European adolescents.
DesignBreakfast consumption was assessed by a questionnaire. Vitamin intake was calculated from two 24 h recalls. Blood vitamin and total homocysteine (tHcy) concentrations were analysed from fasting blood samples.
SettingThe European Commission-funded HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study.
SubjectsParticipants were 1058 (52·8 % females) European adolescents (aged 12·5–17·5 years) from ten cities.
ResultsLower vitamin D and vitamin C concentrations were observed in male and female breakfast skippers than in consumers (P<0·05). Female breakfast consumers presented higher holo-transcobalamin and lower tHcy (P<0·05), while males had higher cobalamin concentrations, compared with skippers (P<0·05). Higher vitamin D and total folate intakes were observed in adolescents who consumed breakfast compared with skippers (P<0·05). Likewise, female consumers had higher intakes of vitamin B6 and vitamin E than occasional consumers (P<0·05).
ConclusionsRegular breakfast consumption is associated with higher blood vitamin D and cobalamin concentrations in males and with higher vitamin D and holo-transcobalamin and lower tHcy concentrations in females. Moreover, breakfast consumption is associated with high intakes of vitamin D and total folate in both sexes, and with high intakes of vitamin B6 and vitamin E in females.
Association of breakfast consumption with objectively measured and self-reported physical activity, sedentary time and physical fitness in European adolescents: the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study
- Magdalena Cuenca-García, Jonatan R Ruiz, Francisco B Ortega, Idoia Labayen, Marcela González-Gross, Luis A Moreno, Sonia Gomez-Martinez, Donatella Ciarapica, Lena Hallström, Acki Wästlund, Dénes Molnar, Frederic Gottrand, Yannis Manios, Kurt Widhalm, Anthony Kafatos, Stefaan De Henauw, Michael Sjöström, Manuel J Castillo
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- Public Health Nutrition / Volume 17 / Issue 10 / October 2014
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- 11 September 2013, pp. 2226-2236
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To examine the association of breakfast consumption with objectively measured and self-reported physical activity, sedentary time and physical fitness.
DesignThe HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Cross-Sectional Study. Breakfast consumption was assessed by two non-consecutive 24 h recalls and by a ‘Food Choices and Preferences’ questionnaire. Physical activity, sedentary time and physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness and speed/agility) were measured and self-reported. Socio-economic status was assessed by questionnaire.
SettingTen European cities.
SubjectsAdolescents (n 2148; aged 12·5–17·5 years).
ResultsBreakfast consumption was not associated with measured or self-reported physical activity. However, 24 h recall breakfast consumption was related to measured sedentary time in males and females; although results were not confirmed when using other methods to assess breakfast patterns or sedentary time. Breakfast consumption was not related to muscular fitness and speed/agility in males and females. However, male breakfast consumers had higher cardiorespiratory fitness compared with occasional breakfast consumers and breakfast skippers, while no differences were observed in females. Overall, results were consistent using different methods to assess breakfast consumption or cardiorespiratory fitness (all P ≤ 0·005). In addition, both male and female breakfast skippers (assessed by 24 h recall) were less likely to have high measured cardiorespiratory fitness compared with breakfast consumers (OR = 0·33; 95 % CI 0·18, 0·59 and OR = 0·56; 95 %CI 0·32, 0·98, respectively). Results persisted across methods.
ConclusionsSkipping breakfast does not seem to be related to physical activity, sedentary time or muscular fitness and speed/agility as physical fitness components in European adolescents; yet it is associated with both measured and self-reported cardiorespiratory fitness, which extends previous findings.
Association between self-reported sleep duration and dietary quality in European adolescents
- Sarah Bel, Nathalie Michels, Tineke De Vriendt, Emma Patterson, Magdalena Cuenca-García, Katharina Diethelm, Bernard Gutin, Evangelia Grammatikaki, Yannis Manios, Catherine Leclercq, Francisco B. Ortega, Luis A. Moreno, Frederic Gottrand, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Kurt Widhalm, Anthony Kafatos, Marta Garaulet, Denes Molnar, Jean-Marc Kaufman, Chantal C. Gilbert, Lena Hallström, Michael Sjöström, Ascensión Marcos, Stefaan De Henauw, Inge Huybrechts,
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- British Journal of Nutrition / Volume 110 / Issue 5 / 14 September 2013
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- 14 March 2013, pp. 949-959
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Evidence has grown supporting the role for short sleep duration as an independent risk factor for weight gain and obesity. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between sleep duration and dietary quality in European adolescents. The sample consisted of 1522 adolescents (aged 12·5–17·5 years) participating in the European multi-centre cross-sectional ‘Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence’ study. Sleep duration was estimated by a self-reported questionnaire. Dietary intake was assessed by two 24 h recalls. The Diet Quality Index for Adolescents with Meal index (DQI-AM) was used to calculate overall dietary quality, considering the components dietary equilibrium, dietary diversity, dietary quality and a meal index. An average sleep duration of ≥ 9 h was classified as optimal, between 8 and 9 h as borderline insufficient and < 8 h as insufficient. Sleep duration and the DQI-AM score were positively associated (β = 0·027, r 0·130, P< 0·001). Adolescents with insufficient (62·05 (sd 14·18)) and borderline insufficient sleep (64·25 (sd 12·87)) scored lower on the DQI-AM than adolescents with an optimal sleep duration (64·57 (sd 12·39)) (P< 0·001; P= 0·018). The present study demonstrated in European adolescents that short sleep duration was associated with a lower dietary quality. This supports the hypothesis that the health consequences of insufficient sleep may be mediated by the relationship of insufficient sleep to poor dietary quality.
A semi-invertible operator Oseledets theorem
- CECILIA GONZÁLEZ-TOKMAN, ANTHONY QUAS
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- Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems / Volume 34 / Issue 4 / August 2014
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- 11 March 2013, pp. 1230-1272
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Semi-invertible multiplicative ergodic theorems establish the existence of an Oseledets splitting for cocycles of non-invertible linear operators (such as transfer operators) over an invertible base. Using a constructive approach, we establish a semi-invertible multiplicative ergodic theorem that for the first time can be applied to the study of transfer operators associated to the composition of piecewise expanding interval maps randomly chosen from a set of cardinality of the continuum. We also give an application of the theorem to random compositions of perturbations of an expanding map in higher dimensions.
Validation of the Diet Quality Index for Adolescents by comparison with biomarkers, nutrient and food intakes: the HELENA study
- Krishna Vyncke, Estefania Cruz Fernandez, Marta Fajó-Pascual, Magdalena Cuenca-García, Willem De Keyzer, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Luis A. Moreno, Laurent Beghin, Christina Breidenassel, Mathilde Kersting, Ulrike Albers, Katharina Diethelm, Theodora Mouratidou, Evangelia Grammatikaki, Tineke De Vriendt, Ascensión Marcos, Karin Bammann, Claudia Börnhorst, Caterine Leclercq, Yannis Manios, Jean Dallongeville, Carine Vereecken, Lea Maes, Wencke Gwozdz, Myriam Van Winckel, Frédéric Gottrand, Michael Sjöström, Ligia E. Díaz, Anouk Geelen, Lena Hallström, Kurt Widhalm, Anthony Kafatos, Denes Molnar, Stefaan De Henauw, Inge Huybrechts
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- British Journal of Nutrition / Volume 109 / Issue 11 / 14 June 2013
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- 30 October 2012, pp. 2067-2078
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Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) aim to address the nutritional requirements at population level in order to prevent diseases and promote a healthy lifestyle. Diet quality indices can be used to assess the compliance with these FBDG. The present study aimed to investigate whether the newly developed Diet Quality Index for Adolescents (DQI-A) is a good surrogate measure for adherence to FBDG, and whether adherence to these FBDG effectively leads to better nutrient intakes and nutritional biomarkers in adolescents. Participants included 1804 European adolescents who were recruited in the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) Study. Dietary intake was assessed by two, non-consecutive 24 h recalls. A DQI-A score, considering the components' dietary quality, diversity and equilibrium, was calculated. Associations between the DQI-A and food and nutrient intakes and blood concentration biomarkers were investigated using multilevel regression analysis corrected for centre, age and sex. DQI-A scores were associated with food intake in the expected direction: positive associations with nutrient-dense food items, such as fruits and vegetables, and inverse associations with energy-dense and low-nutritious foods. On the nutrient level, the DQI-A was positively related to the intake of water, fibre and most minerals and vitamins. No association was found between the DQI-A and total fat intake. Furthermore, a positive association was observed with 25-hydroxyvitamin D, holo-transcobalamin and n-3 fatty acid serum levels. The present study has shown good validity of the DQI-A by confirming the expected associations with food and nutrient intakes and some biomarkers in blood.
Daily sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and insulin resistance in European adolescents: the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study
- Katerina Kondaki, Evangelia Grammatikaki, David Jiménez-Pavón, Stefaan De Henauw, Marcela González-Gross, Michael Sjöstrom, Frédéric Gottrand, Dénes Molnar, Luis A Moreno, Anthony Kafatos, Chantal Gilbert, Mathilde Kersting, Yannis Manios
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- Public Health Nutrition / Volume 16 / Issue 3 / March 2013
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- 25 September 2012, pp. 479-486
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The present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the consumption of selected food groups and insulin resistance, with an emphasis on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB).
DesignThe present research is a large multicentre European study in adolescents, the HELENA-CSS (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence Cross-Sectional Study).
SettingHomeostasis model assessment–insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) was calculated. Several anthropometric and lifestyle characteristics were recorded. Dietary assessment was conducted by using a short FFQ.
SubjectsThe participants were a subset of the original sample (n 546) with complete data on glucose, insulin and FFQ. All participants were recruited at schools.
ResultsMedian (25th, 75th percentile) HOMA-IR was 0·62 (0·44, 0·87). Mean HOMA-IR was significantly higher among adolescents consuming brown bread ≤1 time/week than among those consuming 2–6 times/week (P = 0·011). Mean values of HOMA-IR were also higher in adolescents consuming SSB >5 times/week compared with those consuming less frequently, although a statistically significant difference was detected between those consuming SSB 5–6 times/week and 2–4 times/week (P = 0·049). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that only the frequency of SSB consumption was significantly associated with HOMA-IR after controlling for potential confounders. In particular, it was found that HOMA-IR levels were higher among adolescents consuming SSB 5–6 times/week and ≥1 time/d compared with those consuming ≤1 time/week by 0·281 and 0·191 units, respectively (P = 0·009 and 0·046, respectively).
ConclusionsThe present study revealed that daily consumption of SSB was related with increased HOMA-IR in adolescents.
Food intake of European adolescents in the light of different food-based dietary guidelines: results of the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study
- Katharina Diethelm, Nicole Jankovic, Luis A Moreno, Inge Huybrechts, Stefaan De Henauw, Tineke De Vriendt, Marcela González-Gross, Catherine Leclercq, Frédéric Gottrand, Chantal C Gilbert, Jean Dallongeville, Magdalena Cuenca-Garcia, Yannis Manios, Anthony Kafatos, María Plada, Mathilde Kersting
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- Public Health Nutrition / Volume 15 / Issue 3 / 26 January 2012
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Since inadequate food consumption patterns during adolescence are not only linked with the occurrence of obesity in youth but also with the subsequent risk of developing diseases in adulthood, the establishment and maintenance of a healthy diet early in life is of great public health importance. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to describe and evaluate the food consumption of a well-characterized sample of European adolescents against food-based dietary guidelines for the first time.
DesignThe HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study is a cross-sectional study, whose main objective was to obtain comparable data on a variety of nutritional and health-related parameters in adolescents aged 12·5–17·5 years.
SettingTen cities in Europe.
SubjectsThe initial sample consisted of more than 3000 European adolescents. Among these, 1593 adolescents (54 % female) had sufficient and plausible dietary data on energy and food intakes from two 24 h recalls using the HELENA-DIAT software.
ResultsFood intake of adolescents in Europe is not optimal compared with the two food-based dietary guidelines, Optimized Mixed Diet and Food Guide Pyramid, examined in this study. Adolescents eat half of the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables and less than two-thirds of the recommended amount of milk (and milk products), but consume much more meat (and meat products), fats and sweets than recommended. However, median total energy intake may be estimated to be nearly in line with the recommendations.
ConclusionThe results urge the need to improve the dietary habits of adolescents in order to maintain health in later life.
Vitamin D status among adolescents in Europe: the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence study
- Marcela González-Gross, Jara Valtueña, Christina Breidenassel, Luis A. Moreno, Marika Ferrari, Matilde Kersting, Stefaan De Henauw, Frederic Gottrand, Elena Azzini, Kurt Widhalm, Anthony Kafatos, Yannis Manios, Peter Stehle
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- British Journal of Nutrition / Volume 107 / Issue 5 / 14 March 2012
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An adequate vitamin D status is essential during childhood and adolescence, for its important role in cell growth, skeletal structure and development. It also reduces the risk of conditions such as CVD, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, infections and autoimmune disease. As comparable data on the European level are lacking, assessment of vitamin D concentrations was included in the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study. Fasting blood samples were obtained from a subsample of 1006 adolescents (470 males; 46·8 %) with an age range of 12·5–17·5 years, selected in the ten HELENA cities in the nine European countries participating in this cross-sectional study, and analysed for 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25(OH)D) by ELISA using EDTA plasma. As specific reference values for adolescents are missing, percentile distribution were computed by age and sex. Median 25(OH)D levels for the whole population were 57·1 nmol/l (5th percentile 24·3 nmol/l, 95th percentile 99·05 nmol/l). Vitamin D status was classified into four groups according to international guidelines (sufficiency/optimal levels ≥ 75 nmol/l; insufficiency 50–75 nmol/l; deficiency 27·5–49·99 nmol/l and severe deficiency < 27·5 nmol/l). About 80 % of the sample had suboptimal levels (39 % had insufficient, 27 % deficient and 15 % severely deficient levels). Vitamin D concentrations increased with age (P < 0·01) and tended to decrease according to BMI. Geographical differences were also identified. Our study results indicate that vitamin D deficiency is a highly prevalent condition in European adolescents and should be a matter of concern for public health authorities.
Food and drink intake during television viewing in adolescents: the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study
- Juan Pablo Rey-López, German Vicente-Rodríguez, Judith Répásy, Maria Isabel Mesana, Jonatan R Ruiz, Francisco B Ortega, Anthony Kafatos, Inge Huybrechts, Magdalena Cuenca-García, J Francisco León, Marcela González-Gross, Michael Sjöström, Ilse de Bourdeaudhuij, Luis A Moreno
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- Public Health Nutrition / Volume 14 / Issue 9 / September 2011
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To compare food consumption during television (TV) viewing among adolescents who watched >2 h/d v. ≤2 h/d; and to examine the association between sociodemographic variables (age, gender and socio-economic status (SES)) and the consumption of energy-dense foods and drinks during TV viewing.
DesignThe data are part of the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) cross-sectional survey. Data on time watching TV, types of foods and drinks consuming during TV viewing and parental SES (parental education, parental occupation and family affluence) were measured by questionnaires completed by adolescents. Binary logistic regression tested the association between energy-dense foods and drinks and (i) sociodemographic variables and (ii) TV time.
SettingGhent (Belgium), Heraklion (Greece), Pecs (Hungary) and Zaragoza (Spain).
SubjectsGirls (n 699) and boys (n 637) aged 12·5–17·5 years.
ResultsBoys reported more frequent consumption of beer and soft drinks whereas girls selected more fruit juice, water, herbal infusions and sweets (all P ≤ 0·05). Watching TV for >2 h/d was associated with the consumption of energy-dense foods and drinks. Girls whose mothers achieved the lowest education level had an adjusted OR of 3·22 (95 % CI 1·81, 5·72) for the consumption of energy-dense drinks during TV viewing v. those whose mothers had the highest educational level.
ConclusionsExcessive TV watching may favour concurrent consumption of energy-dense snacks and beverages. Adolescents from low-SES families are more likely to consume unhealthy drinks while watching TV.
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