Publications by authors named "Beheshteh Olang"
Purpose: Dyslipidemia is considered as a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Yet various trials with wide ranges of doses and durations have reported contradictory results. We undertook this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine whether omega-3 supplementation can affect lipid profile in children and adolescents.
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- This study investigated the impact of omega-3 fatty acids on vascular health in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, focusing on endothelial function and metabolic parameters.
- 51 participants took either omega-3 supplements (600 mg/day) or a placebo for 12 weeks, with various health measures assessed before and after the intervention.
- Results showed that omega-3 significantly improved flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and reduced triglycerides, suggesting potential benefits for cardiovascular health in young diabetics, although it had no effect on carotid intima-media thickness and other variables.
Background: Although poor dietary habits have a great effect on the health status of children, especially in toddlers, a few questionnaires exist for the assessment of dietary imbalances. This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the NutriCHEQ in Iranian healthy toddlers.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, first, the NutriCHEQ was translated to Persian and culturally adapted by the forward-backward translation technique.
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- Type 1 diabetes significantly affects endothelial function, vascular structure, and metabolic health, prompting interest in omega-3 as a potential supportive therapy to improve these areas.* -
- A randomized clinical trial will involve 60 adolescents with type 1 diabetes, who will receive either omega-3 (600 mg/day) or a placebo for 12 weeks while their health parameters are monitored.* -
- The study aims to assess whether omega-3 can reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and improve metabolic functions related to type 1 diabetes, with ethical approval secured for the trial.*
Introduction: Child malnutrition in all forms is known globally as the leading cause of poor health. Planning and solving this challenge require sources that collect data accurately. Nutrition surveillance systems (NSS), nutrition registry systems (NRS) and nutrition information systems (NIS) collect and analyse data on nutrition status.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Several mechanisms have been proposed for the effect of vitamin E on weight loss. Yet various interventional studies with wide ranges of doses and durations have reported contradictory results.
Methods: Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases were searched up to December 2020.
The relationships between the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of the diet and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have not previously been assessed. The aim of this study was to assess relationships between DTAC and odds of NAFLD in a case-control study. This case-control study was carried out in 158 patients with NAFLD and 357 healthy individuals aged 18-55 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: A potential relationship between depression and the intake of dietary fiber has been hypothesized in several studies. However, no meta-analysis has been conducted so far to explore the association between these two variables. Hence, we designed the present meta-analysis to elucidate the relationship between the intake of dietary fiber and depression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Studies have shown that evening primrose oil (EPO) supplementation might be effective in improving lipid profile, however, the results are inconsistent. This study was performed to determine the direction and magnitude of the EPO effect on the lipid profile.
Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Embase and Web of Science databases and Google Scholar were searched up to September-2019.
Background: Iron deficiency (ID) with or without anemia is associated with impaired mental and psychomotor development. Given the paucity of information on physicians' knowledge and practices on iron (Fe) supplementation and impact of ID in the Middle East and North Africa, it was felt important to conduct a survey.
Method: A group of expert physicians developed a questionnaire that was randomly distributed among Middle East and North Africa doctors to assess their knowledge and practices on introduction of complementary feeding, impact of ID, its prevention, and their impression on prevalence of ID.
Background: Malnutrition in hospitalized patients causes problems in treatment and increases hospitalization duration. The aim of this research was to determine the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized children.
Methods: Children aged 1 month to 18 years (n = 1186) who were admitted to medical and surgery wards of Mofid children's hospital from November 2015 to February 2016, entered the study.
Background: The World Health Organization program on Ending Childhood Obesity (WHO-ECHO) has developed a comprehensive and integrated package of recommendations to address childhood obesity. The present study, entitled IRAN-ECHO, was designed and implemented in the framework of the WHO-ECHO program.
Methods: The IRAN-ECHO program is implementing multicomponent interventions by considering life course dimensions.
Background: Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health issues of the twenty-first century affecting even low- and middle-income countries. Overweight and obese children are more likely to stay obese into adulthood. Due to the paucity of data on local practices, our study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of physicians from the Middle East and North Africa region with respect to early-onset obesity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Evidence has shown a link between allergic disease and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). We investigated food allergy in Iranian pediatric IBD patients.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a consecutive sample of children with newly diagnosed IBD referring to Mofid Children's University Hospital in Tehran (Iran) between November 2013 and March 2015.
Background: Vitamin A deficiency is considered as one of the public health problems among pregnant women worldwide. Population representative data on vitamin A status in pregnancy have not previously been published from Iran.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to publish data on vitamin A status in pregnant women in all the provinces of Iran in 2001, including urban and rural areas, and to describe the association of vitamin A status with maternal age, gestational age, and parity.
Background: We have previously shown that in Iran, only 28% of infants were exclusively breastfed at six months, despite a high prevalence of breastfeeding at two years of age. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the reasons women discontinued exclusive breastfeeding.
Method: This retrospective study was based on questionnaires and interviews with 63,071 mothers of infants up to 24 months of age, divided into two populations: infants younger than six months and six months or older.
Aim: Investigation of serum concentrations of vitamins A and D in Iranian infants.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, investigating 7112 infants (15-23 months of age) from all regions of Iran, who attended health care centres from May 25 to June 2, 2001. Unequal clusters with unequal household sizes were sampled.
Background: The need to promote breastfeeding is unquestionable for the health and development of infants. The aim of this study was to investigate prevalence, duration and promotion of breastfeeding status in Iran with respect to the Baby Friendly Hospital, government actions and activities by the Breastfeeding Promotion Society including comparison with European countries.
Methods: This retrospective study is based on data from 63,071 infants less than 24 months of age in all the 30 urban and rural provinces of Iran.