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Predictive validity of body fat percentage by bioimpedance compared with deuterium oxide dilution in Costa Rican schoolchildren
(2017-06-19)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to verify the validity of body fat percentage (BF%) by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in a sample of Costa Rican schoolchildren.
METHODS: The sample consisted of 52 male ...
Alcohol Contribution to Total Energy Intake and Its Association with Nutritional Status and Diet Quality in Eight Latina American Countries
(2021-11-05)
Alcohol consumption is a modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to characterize alcohol consumers at the nutritional, anthropometric, and sociodemo- graphic levels. Data from 9218 participants ...
Polyphenolic Characterization, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities of Mangifera indica cultivars from Costa Rica
(2019)
Abstract: The phenolic profile of skin and flesh from Manifera indica main commercial cultivars (Keitt
and Tommy Atkins) in Costa Rica was studied using ultra performance liquid chromatography
coupled with high resolution ...
Food Sources of Shortfall Nutrients among Latin Americans: Results from the Latin American Study of Health and Nutrition (ELANS)
(2021-05-07)
Increased consumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods can lead to inadequate intakes
of shortfall nutrients, including vitamin A, D, C, and E, dietary folate, calcium, iron, magnesium,
potassium, and fiber. The ...
Gingival Health Related to intake of Different Types of Foods and Body Mass Index in 12- year- old Schoolchildren
Salud gingival y su relación con la ingesta de diferentes tipos de alimentos y el índice de masa corporal en escolares de 12 años
(2020-03-06)
Research on gingival health of 12-year-old schoolchildren in Costa Rica is scarce. Since nutrition is an integral component of oral health, this study aimed to determine gingival status of 12-year-olds at Carmen Lyra Public ...
Malnutrition and infection in a typical rural Guatemalan Village: Lessons for the planning of preventive measures
(2010-09-01)
A long-term prospective study of fetal and postnatal growth and possible influenceson growth was initiated in
1963in a Guatemalan village.A high proportion of the infants were of low birth weight and they were more at
risk ...
Socioeconomic status impact on diet quality and body mass index in eight Latin American countries: ELANS study results
(2021-07-14)
Poor health and diet quality are associated with living within a low socioeconomic status (SES). This study aimed to investigate the impact of SES on diet quality and body mass index in Latin America. Data from the “Latin ...
Consumo de frutas y vegetales en la población urbana costarricense: Resultados del Estudio Latino Americano de Nutrición y Salud: ELANS- Costa Rica
Fruits and vegetables intake among Costa Rican urban population: results from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health: ELANS-Costa Rica
(2020)
Introducción: El consumo suficiente de frutas y vegetales ha sido ampliamente asociado con
diversos beneficios para la salud, entre ellos, el actuar como factor protector contra el desarrollo de
enfermedades crónicas no ...