Showing papers by "Vassiliki Benetou published in 2019"
TL;DR: In this paper, the association between physical activity (PA) after breast cancer diagnosis and all-cause mortality, breast cancer mortality, and/or breast cancer recurrence was further quantified.
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TL;DR: The NDGGr encompass food-based nutritional and physical activity recommendations for promoting healthy dietary patterns and eating behaviours and secondarily to serve as a helpful tool for the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity.
Abstract: Objective Dietary guidelines are an essential policy tool for facilitating optimal dietary patterns and healthy eating behaviours. We report: (i) the methodological approach adopted for developing the National Dietary Guidelines of Greece (NDGGr) for Infants, Children and Adolescents; and (ii) the guidelines for children aged 1-18 years. Design An evidence-based approach was employed to develop food-based recommendations according to the methodologies of the WHO, FAO and European Food Safety Authority. Physical activity recommendations were also compiled. Food education, healthy eating tips and suggestions were also provided. Setting The NDGGr encompass food-based nutritional and physical activity recommendations for promoting healthy dietary patterns and eating behaviours and secondarily to serve as a helpful tool for the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity. Results The NDGGr include food-based recommendations, food education and health promotion messages regarding: (i) fruits; (ii) vegetables; (iii) milk and dairy products; (iv) cereals; (v) red and white meat; (vi) fish and seafood; (vii) eggs; (viii) legumes; (ix) added lipids, olives, and nuts; (x) added sugars and salt; (xi) water and beverages, and (xii) physical activity. A Nutrition Wheel, consisting of the ten most pivotal key messages, was developed to enhance the adoption of optimal dietary patterns and a healthy lifestyle. The NDGGr additionally provide recommendations regarding the optimal frequency and serving sizes of main meals, based on the traditional Greek diet. Conclusions As a policy tool for promoting healthy eating, the NDGGr have been disseminated in public schools across Greece.
23 citations
01 Jan 2019
TL;DR: Beyond primary prevention, MD seems to possess a therapeutic and favourable prognostic role among patients with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and cancer, and is an excellent example of a sustainable diet, in which nutrition, local food production, food safety, culture, biodiversity and sustainability are strongly interconnected.
Abstract: Nutrition is considered one of the key behaviours that influence healthy ageing. Evidence on the impact of traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) on health and longevity has accumulated over the years. With a consistency unusual in biomedical research, adherence to MD has been associated with better survival and lower incidence and mortality from cardiovascular diseases and malignant neoplasms. These associations were evident among diverse populations, at different points in time and by different investigators, using both observational and experimental study designs, thus strengthening the likelihood of a possible causal association. Higher adherence to MD has also been associated with reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes, dementia and hip fractures, all of which have considerable burden among older adults. Beyond primary prevention, MD seems to possess a therapeutic and favourable prognostic role among patients with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and cancer. Last but not least, MD is an excellent example of a sustainable diet, in which nutrition, local food production, food safety, culture, biodiversity and sustainability are strongly interconnected.
9 citations
TL;DR: Combinations of cancer and cardiometabolic conditions accelerate mortality rates in older adults differently, and most studies investigating mortality associated with multimorbidity used disease counts, which provide little guidance for managing complex patients as they age.
Abstract: The number of older people living with cancer and cardiometabolic conditions is increasing, but little is known about how specific combinations of these conditions impact mortality.A total of 22,69 ...
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TL;DR: It is important to study the factors that could promote or reduce exclusive breastfeeding duration to find out the optimal feeding mode for the first six months of life.
Abstract: Breastfeeding is considered to be one of the most important ways of promoting public health worldwide and is an investment in the health of future generations. Exclusive breastfeeding with just human milk is the optimal feeding mode for the first six months of life and it provides the strongest benefits for the health of the child and mother (1). That is why it is important to study the factors that could promote or reduce exclusive breastfeeding duration. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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