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Community-Based Interventions for Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2024 | Viewed by 1384

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Enbo Ma

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1. Associate Professor, Health Promotion Centre, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan
2. Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan
Interests: nutrition epidemiology; dietary; chronic diseases; clinical nutrition; lifestyle habits
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Dear Colleagues,

The development of health evidence and guidance has changed from observational to intervention studies. Implementation research in real-world settings promotes and renovates the integration of research findings and evidence into healthcare policy and practice. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk markers that promote the development of chronic diseases, e.g., cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. To control and prevent these diseases, adequate nutrition and healthy diets and habits are essential in modifying the risk of metabolic syndrome based on the best available scientific evidence.

In this Special Issue, we focus on community-based interventions, including randomized controlled trials, which assess the role of healthy diets (including physical activity), nutrients, or nutritional supplements in treating, managing, or preventing metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes mellitus.

Dr. Enbo Ma
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • nutrition
  • dietary habits
  • physical activity
  • nutritional supplements
  • randomized controlled trial
  • metabolic syndrome
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • diabetes mellitus
  • prevention
  • community trials
  • implementation research
  • hypertension
  • central adiposity
  • diet quality
  • sedentary behavior

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Glycemic Control in Diabetic Patients Receiving a Diabetes-Specific Nutritional Enteral Formula: A Case Series in Home Care Settings
by Paola Pantanetti, Giovanni Cangelosi, Marco Sguanci, Sara Morales Palomares, Cuc Thi Thu Nguyen, Giulio Morresi, Stefano Mancin and Fabio Petrelli
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2602; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162602 (registering DOI) - 7 Aug 2024
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Background and Aim: In patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Enteral Nutrition (EN) is associated with less hyperglycemia and lower insulin requirements compared to Parenteral Nutrition (PN). The primary aim of this study was to assess changes in glycemic control (GC) in DM patients [...] Read more.
Background and Aim: In patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Enteral Nutrition (EN) is associated with less hyperglycemia and lower insulin requirements compared to Parenteral Nutrition (PN). The primary aim of this study was to assess changes in glycemic control (GC) in DM patients on EN therapy. The secondary objectives included evaluating the impact of the specialized formula on various clinical parameters and the tolerability of the nutritional formula by monitoring potential gastrointestinal side effects. Methods: We report a case series on the effects of a Diabetes-Specific Formula (DSF) on GC, lipid profile (LP), and renal and hepatic function in a DM cohort receiving EN support. Results: Twenty-two DM subjects with total dysphagia (thirteen men, nine women) on continuous EN were observed. The use of a DSF in EN was associated with an improvement in glycemic indices across all patients studied, leading to a reduction in average insulin demand. No hospitalizations were reported during the study period. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the use of DSFs in a multi-dimensional home care management setting can improve glycemic control, reduce glycemic variability and insulin need, and positively impact the lipid profile of the DM cohort. The metabolic improvements were supported by the clinical outcomes observed. Full article
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Personal Experiences and Preferences for Weight-Management Services from Adults Living with Overweight and Obesity in the United Kingdom
by Eleanor Kyle, Aoibhin Kelly and Laura McGowan
Nutrients 2024, 16(13), 2016; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16132016 - 26 Jun 2024
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Evidence-based approaches for weight management in the United Kingdom are lacking. This study examined preferences for behavioural weight-management programmes amongst adults aged eighteen and over in Northern Ireland who had experience living with overweight (i.e., body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2 [...] Read more.
Evidence-based approaches for weight management in the United Kingdom are lacking. This study examined preferences for behavioural weight-management programmes amongst adults aged eighteen and over in Northern Ireland who had experience living with overweight (i.e., body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2). It involved the design and implementation of an online survey assessing previous experience with weight management and preferences for future weight-management programmes. A total of 94.7% of participants had previously engaged with weight-management services but many struggled to maintain weight loss. Older adults were more likely to be motivated to reduce their weight whilst younger adults were more likely be motivated to change their appearance. A focus on both wellbeing and weight-related outcomes was evident. Participants preferred programmes to be low-cost, delivered by a range of professionals by blended delivery, consisting of short (≤1 h) weekly sessions. These preferences highlighted important considerations for the components of future services to improve engagement and effectiveness. Full article
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