Examining for an association between candidate gene polymorphisms in the metabolic syndrome components on excess weight and adiposity measures in youth: a cross-sectional study.

Background: A polymorphism in a gene may exert its effects on multiple phenotypes. The aim of this study is to explore the association of 10 metabolic syndrome candidate genes with excess weight and adiposity and evaluate the effect of perinatal and socioeconomic factors on these associations.

Methods: The anthropometry, socioeconomic and perinatal conditions and 10 polymorphisms were evaluated in 1081 young people between 10 and 18 years old.

Study Exploring the Effects of Daily Supplementation with 400 μg of Folic Acid on the Nutritional Status of Folate in Women of Reproductive Age.

Background: This investigation determines the nutritional state of serum and red blood cell (RBC) folate concentration and their relation with intake of folate, B ,and B , with serum vitamin B , and with genetic variants after provision of 400 μg/day of folic acid for 3 months to a group of 34 Colombian women of reproductive age.

Methods: We evaluated nutrient intake using 24-hr recall, assessing the levels of serum folate, RBC folate, serum B , and homocysteine, as well as determining genetic variants of the enzyme MTHFR (C677T and A1298C) and CβS (844ins68pb).

Results: The results show that following intake of 400 μg/day of folic acid, the risk of folate deficiency as seen in regular dietary intake disappears and the nutritional status of this nutrient is increased (p < 0.

Variant in CAPN10 gene and environmental factors show evidence of association with excess weight among young people in a Colombian population.

Unlabelled: Introduction : Obesity results from interaction between genetic and environmental risk factors.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of three gene variants and environmental factors on obesity and overweight in young people aged 10 to 18 years in a Colombian population.

Materials And Methods: A total of 424 subjects were selected and separated into three groups for a cross-sectional study; 100 obese and 112 overweight subjects were matched with 212 normal-weight controls.

[Environmental risk factors and metabolic syndrome components in overweight youngsters].

Introduction: The environmental risk factors such as food intake and physival activity, are determinants in the etiology of metabolic syndrome in overweight adolescents.

Objective: To explore the association between environmental risk factors and components presence of metabolic syndrome in overweight youngsters in Medellín.

Materials And Methods: Adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18 were selected for a cross sectional study.

[Assessment of nutritional education and iron supplement impact on prevention of pregnancy anemia].

Introduction: Iron and folic acid deficiencies are the major causes of health problems among pregnant women and children, with a significant negative impact on economic and social development.

Objective: From April 2002 to April 2003 at the Gilberto Mejía Mejía Hospital (Rionegro, Antioquia), the prenatal program was assessed for its impact on a cohort of pregnant women concerning knowledge of the following nutritional parameters: iron and folic acid functions, their source foods and bioavailability, supplement intake and tolerance, and globular indexes.

Methods: A sample of 42 pregnant women was subjected to a nutritional education program along with the administration of a supplement consisting of 60 mg elemental iron, 400 microg folic acid, and 70 mg vitamin C.