5 documents found, page 1 of 1
The Acute Effects of a Fast-Food Meal Versus a Mediterranean Food Meal on the A...
Silva, D; Mendes, FC; Stanzani, V; Moreira, R; Pinto, M; Beltrão, M; Sokhatska, O; Severo, M; Padrão, P; Garcia-Larsen, V; Delgado, L; Moreira, ABackground/Objectives: This study aimed to assess the acute effects of two isoenergetic but micronutrient-diverse meals—a Mediterranean-like meal (MdM) and a fast food-like meal (FFM)—on the autonomic nervous system (ANS), lung function, and airway inflammation response. Methods: Forty-six participants were enrolled in a randomized crossover clinical trial, consuming two isoenergetic meals: FFM (burger, fries, ...
Flavonoid content of selected foods – A comparison of four international compos...
Alemayohu, MA; Zanolin, ME; Cazzoletti, L; Chamitava, L; de Castro Mendes, F; Mattioli, V; Bhaskarachary, K; Plumb, J; Burney, PG; Garcia-Larsen, VThe content of flavonoids, widely found in plant-based foods, might differ depending on which food composition table (FCT) is being used. In this study, we investigated the variation and comparability in the flavonoid content of selected foods across four international food composition tables. Flavonoid estimates were derived for all foods available in each table, and comparisons were carried out for foods comm...
The inflammatory potential of diet impacts the association between air pollutio...
de Castro, Mendes, F; Paciência, I; Cavaleiro Rufo, J; Silva, D; Cunha, P; Farraia, M; Delgado, L; Garcia-Larsen, V; Severo, M; Moreira, A; Moreira, PBackground: Inhalation of fine particulate matter (PM) can cause systematic inflammation and oxidative stress, which may further aggravate the development and progression of asthma. Although nutritional intake of fatty acids and antioxidants may attenuate some effects of fine PM, the role of the inflammatory potential of diet has not been addressed. Therefore, we aimed to investigate possible modulatory effects...
Meal-exercise challenge and physical activity reduction impact on immunity and ...
Silva, D; Moreira, R; Sokhatska, O; Beltrão, M; Montanha, T; Garcia-Larsen, V; Villegas, R; Severo, M; Pizarro, A; Pinto, M; Martins, C; Duarte, ABackground: The effect of a pre-exercise meal as countermeasure to exercise induced immunodepression is poorly known. Also, sedentary behavior is associated with increased cardiometabolic risk but studies on immune changes are lacking. Therefore, we aimed to assess: 1) the impact of a pre-exercise Mediterranean meal (MdM) compared with a fast-food type meal (FFM) on exercise-induced immunological changes and 2)...
Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT): dissemination and applica...
Azevedo, P; Correia de Sousa, J; Bousquet, J; Bugalho-Almeida, A; Del Giacco, SR; Demoly, P; Haahtela, T; Jacinto, T; Garcia-Larsen, V; van der Molen, TAsthma frequently occurs in association with allergic rhinitis and a combined management approach has been suggested. The Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT) is the first questionnaire to assess control of both diseases concurrently. However, to have an impact on healthcare it needs to be disseminated and adopted. In this paper we discuss the dissemination of CARAT in different countries and it...