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      Consumo de frutas y verduras en mujeres Jefas de Hogar. Un estudio cualitativo Translated title: Consumption of fruits and vegetables among female headed households. A qualitative study

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          RESUMEN Introducción: La ingesta de frutas y verduras (FV) es reconocida como un factor protector de la salud cardiovascular y ciertos tipos de cáncer. Objetivo: identificar las opiniones de mujeres chilenas, asociadas al consumo de FV. Métodos: estudio de investigación cualitativa, mediante el empleo del análisis del discurso y la interpretación del lenguaje. La muestra estuvo constituida por 40 mujeres de edades entre los 20 y 65 años, con Nivel Socioeconómico (NSE) medio y medio bajo que participaban en el Programa Mujeres Jefas de Hogar (PMJH) en Chillán. A través de cuatro grupos de discusión se identificaron las opiniones de mujeres en torno a motivaciones, barreras, gastos asociados y conocimientos respecto al consumo de FV. Resultados: Entre las principales motivaciones para el consumo de FV por parte de las mujeres, se encontraron los beneficios para la salud y calidad de vida. Respecto a los obstáculos para no consumir FV, se encontró el costo económico. Las mujeres manifestaron conocer las recomendaciones de consumo, reconociendo el papel del personal de salud. Las mujeres destacaron a los niños como principales consumidores de FV en el hogar. Conclusiones: Las mujeres reconocen la importancia de consumir FV para mantener un óptimo estado de salud, sin embargo, el precio condiciona su consumo

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          ABSTRACT Introduction: Fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption is a recognized protective factor for cardiovascular health and certain types of cancer. Objective: to identify the opinions of Chilean women associated with the consumption of FV. Methods: Qualitative research study, using discourse analysis and language interpretation. The sample consisted of 40 women aged between 20 and 65 from a medium to low-medium socioeconomic level who participated in the Female Headed Household survey (abbreviation per name in Spanish, PMJH) in Chillán. Through four discussion groups, the opinions of women regarding motivations, barriers, associated costs, and knowledge regarding the consumption of FV were identified. Results: Among the main motivations for the consumption of FV by women were benefits for health and quality of life. Regarding the obstacles to not consuming FV, economic cost was noted; women stated knowing dietary recommendations, recognizing the role of health personnel. Women highlighted children as the main consumers of PV in the home. Conclusions: Women recognized the importance of consuming VF to maintain optimal health, however, price determined consumption

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          Dietary bioactive compounds and their health implications.

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          There is strong scientific evidence suggesting that regular consumption of fruits and vegetables is negatively associated with risk of developing chronic diseases. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend at least 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day based on a 2000 kcal diet. However, the average person in the United States consumes 3.6 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. In order to achieve the goal of at least 9 servings, we should continue educating Americans about the health benefits of fruits and vegetables and recommend consumers to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. The key is to increase the amount up to 9 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day in all forms. Fresh, cooked, and processed fruits and vegetables including frozen and canned, 100% fruit juices, 100% vegetable juices, and dried fruits are all considered as servings of fruits and vegetables. A wide variety of fruits and vegetables provide a range of nutrients and different bioactive compounds including phytochemicals (phenolics, flavonoids, and carotenoids), vitamins (vitamin C, folate, and provitamin A), minerals (potassium, calcium, and magnesium), and fibers. More and more evidence suggests that the health benefits of fruits and vegetables are attributed to the additive and synergistic interactions of the phytochemicals present in whole foods by targeting multiple signal transduction pathways. Therefore, consumers should obtain nutrients and bioactive compounds from a wide variety of whole foods for optimal nutrition and health well-being, not from expensive dietary supplements. © 2013 Institute of Food Technologists®
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            The association between maternal body mass index and child obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

            Background There is a global obesity crisis, particularly among women and disadvantaged populations. Early-life intervention to prevent childhood obesity is a priority for public health, global health, and clinical practice. Understanding the association between childhood obesity and maternal pre-pregnancy weight status would inform policy and practice by allowing one to estimate the potential for offspring health gain through channelling resources into intervention. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the dose–response association between maternal body mass index (BMI) and childhood obesity in the offspring. Methods and findings Searches in MEDLINE, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, Embase, and PsycInfo were carried out in August 2017 and updated in March 2019. Supplementary searches included hand-searching reference lists, performing citation searching, and contacting authors. Two researchers carried out independent screening, data extraction, and quality assessment. Observational studies published in English and reporting associations between continuous and/or categorical maternal and child BMI or z-score were included. Categorical outcomes were child obesity (≥95th percentile, primary outcome), overweight/obesity (≥85th percentile), and overweight (85th to 95th percentile). Linear and nonlinear dose–response meta-analyses were conducted using random effects models. Studies that could not be included in meta-analyses were summarised narratively. Seventy-nine of 41,301 studies identified met the inclusion criteria (n = 59 cohorts). Meta-analyses of child obesity included 20 studies (n = 88,872); child overweight/obesity, 22 studies (n = 181,800); and overweight, 10 studies (n = 53,238). Associations were nonlinear and there were significantly increased odds of child obesity with maternal obesity (odds ratio [OR] 3.64, 95% CI 2.68–4.95) and maternal overweight (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.62–2.19). Significantly increased odds were observed for child overweight/obesity (OR 2.69, 95% CI 2.10–3.46) and for child overweight (OR 1.80, 95% CI 1.25, 2.59) with maternal obesity. A limitation of this research is that the included studies did not always report the data in a format that enabled inclusion in this complex meta-analysis. Conclusions This research has identified a 264% increase in the odds of child obesity when mothers have obesity before conception. This study provides substantial evidence for the need to develop interventions that commence prior to conception, to support women of childbearing age with weight management in order to halt intergenerational obesity.
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              The Health Potential of Fruits and Vegetables Phytochemicals: Notable Examples.

              Fruit and vegetables are essential components of a healthy diet. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends an intake of five to eight portions (400-600 g) daily of fruits and vegetables to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, poor cognitive performance, and other diet-related diseases, as well as for the prevention of micronutrient deficiencies. Much of their potential for disease prevention is thought to be provided by phytochemicals, among which the preventive activity of antioxidants is most well documented. Since numerous meta-studies published indicate variable and often contradictory results about the impact of isolated phytochemicals on health, their consumption as supplements must be carried out with care, because doses may exceed the recommended nutritional intake. Nonetheless, there is a general consensus that whole fruit and vegetable intake is more important in providing health benefits than that of only one of their constituent, because of additive and synergistic effects. This review describes the most recent literature regarding the health benefits of some selected fruits and vegetables. Importantly, since some phytochemicals regulate the same genes and pathways targeted by drugs, diets rich in fruits and vegetables in combination with medical therapies are being considered as novel approaches to treatment. Therefore, phytochemicals in fruits and vegetable might be a promising tool for the prevention and/or amelioration of a wide range of diseases.
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                Journal
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                Revista chilena de nutrición
                Rev. chil. nutr.
                Sociedad Chilena de Nutrición, Bromatología y Toxicología (Santiago, , Chile )
                0717-7518
                April 2022
                : 49
                : 2
                : 201-208
                Affiliations
                [1] Chillán orgnameUniversidad del Bío-Bío orgdiv1Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y de los Alimentos orgdiv2Departamento de Nutrición y Salud Pública Chile
                [2] Coquimbo orgnameUniversidad Central de Chile orgdiv1Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Chile
                [3] Chillán orgnameUniversidad del Bío-Bío orgdiv1Departamento de Ciencias de la Educación Chile
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                S0717-75182022000200201 S0717-7518(22)04900200201
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                : 01 November 2021
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