Publications by authors named "Aristea Dimitropoulou"
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- * Three DPPs were identified: "Dairy-focused" (high animal protein), "Med-fusion" (lowest protein-to-fat ratio), and "Traditional-inspired" (higher plant protein and fiber).
- * Babies born to mothers on the "Dairy-focused" diet had better growth outcomes, with higher height centiles and lower ponderal indexes, while metabolic tests showed distinct profiles linked to different DPPs, suggesting the need for better dietary recommendations for pregnant women.
This study aimed to explore the nutritional profile of 608 women during the second trimester of pregnancy, in terms of nutrient patterns, dietary quality and nutritional adequacy. Dietary data were collected using a validated Mediterranean-oriented, culture-specific FFQ. Principal component analysis was performed on 18 energy-adjusted nutrients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMaternal diet may influence offspring's health, even within well-nourished populations. Amniotic fluid (AF) provides a rational compartment for studies on fetal metabolism. Evidence in animal models indicates that maternal diet affects AF metabolic profile; however, data from human studies are scarce.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of the present survey was to study the dietary behavior of university students residing away from the family home. In this context, we (a) compared their dietary habits in two time periods, namely 2006 and 2016; and (b) explored the possible impact of gender on the behavioral changes in nutritional choices. A total of four hundred and five university students (2006, = 242; 2016, = 163) participated in the study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objectives were to develop a Mediterranean oriented semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and evaluate its validity in measuring energy and nutrient intakes. For FFQ development, the main challenge was to merge food items and practices reflecting cultural Mediterranean preferences with other food choices ensuing from diet transition to more westernized dietary patterns. FFQ validity was evaluated by comparing nutrient intakes against the average of two 24-h dietary recalls for 179 pregnant women.
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