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Factors associated with serum ferritin levels and iron excess: results from the EPIC‑EurGast study
(Springer Nature, 2021-07)
Purpose Excess iron is involved in the development of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. We aimed to describe the prevalence of excess iron and its ...
Inflammatory potential of the diet and risk of breast cancer in the European Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study
(Springer Nature, 2021-06)
The role of chronic infammation on breast cancer (BC) risk remains unclear beyond as an underlying mechanism of obesity
and physical activity. We aimed to evaluate the association between the infammatory ...
The Association between circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D metabolites and type 2 diabetes in European populations: A meta-analysis and Mendelian randomisation analysisThe Association between circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D metabolites and type 2 diabetes in European populations: A meta-analysis and Mendelian randomisation analysis
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2020-10-16)
Background
Prior research suggested a differential association of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) metabolites with type 2 diabetes (T2D), with total 25(OH)D and 25(OH)D3 inversely associated with T2D, ...
Interventions on food security and water uses for improving nutritional status of pregnant women and children younger than five years in low-middle income countries: a systematic review
(MDPI, 2021-05-02)
Malnutrition is a global health issue concerning children and pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The aim of this review was to assess the health-impact outcomes of interventions ...
Intellectual disability, exercise and aging: the IDEA study: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2020-08-20)
Background
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have low levels of physical activity (PA) together with accelerated aging profiles. Adherence to PA interventions for persons with ID is low based ...
Inflammatory potential of the diet and risk of colorectal cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study
(Wiley Online Library, 2020-08)
Proinflammatory diets are associated with risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), however, inconsistencies exist in subsite- and sex-specific associations. The relationship between CRC and combined ...
Les fruites i verdures, aliments essencials per a la nostra salut
(Institut de Ciències de l'Educació. Universitat de Barcelona, 2021)
L’increment del consum de fruites i hortalisses ofereix múltiples beneficis per a la salut. L’evidència publicada indica que una major ingesta de fruites i hortalisses (FiH) s’associa a un menor risc ...
Food biodiversity and total and cause-specific mortality in 9 European countries: an analysis of a prospective cohort study
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2021-10-18)
Background
Food biodiversity, encompassing the variety of plants, animals, and other organisms consumed as food and drink, has intrinsic potential to underpin diverse, nutritious diets and improve Earth ...
Determinants of blood acylcarnitine concentrations in healthy individuals of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition
(Elsevier, 2022-08)
Background & aims
Circulating levels of acylcarnitines (ACs) have been associated with the risk of various diseases such as cancer and type 2 diabetes. Diet and lifestyle factors have been shown to ...
Food and nutrition insecurity in Europe: challenges and opportunities for dietitians
(Elsevier, 2023-08)
In recent years, the interest in food and nutrition insecurity in high-income countries has skyrocketed. However, its recognition in Europe is still developing. This perspective summarizes the evidence ...