Psychometric properties of the ORTO-R in an adult population: the Turkish version, reliability, and validity study.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of a Turkish version of the ORTO-R scale by testing its factorial structure, reliability, and validity in a large adult population.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2022 and February 2023. Through an online questionnaire, 1077 participants were recruited.

Inulin may prevent the high-fat diet induced-obesity via suppressing endocannabinoid system in the prefrontal cortex in Wistar rats.

High-fat diets contribute to various metabolic disorders. Inulin supplementation has been shown to reduce appetite, lower food intake, and promote weight loss. Although there is evidence that the endocannabinoid system has metabolic effects in the prefrontal cortex, studies investigating the effects of inulin on the endocannabinoid system are limited.

The caffeine dilemma: unraveling the intricate relationship between caffeine use disorder, caffeine withdrawal symptoms and mental well-being in adults.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between caffeine use disorder (CUD), caffeine withdrawal symptoms and the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress (DASS) in adults.

Design: The study utilised a cross-sectional design to assess the relationships between CUD, caffeine withdrawal symptoms and DASS.

Setting: Participants' CUD was evaluated through the Caffeine Use Disorder Questionnaire (CUDQ), while the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) measured DASS levels.

Effect of prebiotic and probiotic supplementation on reduced pain in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial.

It has recently been observed that microorganisms in the gut can regulate brain processes through the gut microbiota-brain axis, affecting pain, depression, and sleep quality. Consequently, prebiotics and probiotics may potentially improve physical, psychological, and cognitive states in those with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) who have an altered microbiota balance. In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to determine the effects of probiotic and prebiotic treatments on pain, sleep, quality of life, and psychological distress (depression and anxiety) in FMS, 53 female participants with FMS were randomised to receive either: 1) 4 × 10 CFUs per day for the 18 patients in the probiotics group; 2) 10 g dose inulin per day for the 17 patients in the prebiotic group; or 3) a placebo for 8 weeks for the 18 patients in this group.

The effect of obesity on metabolic parameters: a cross sectional study in adult women.

Background: In this study conducted in adult healthy women, it was aimed to determine the relationship between anthropometric measurements such as Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, waist/height ratio and blood parameters, which are used to define obesity.

Methods: A total of 90 women, with a mean age of 38.4±8.

Inulin may prevent steatosis by suppressing cannabinoid receptor-1 and patatin-like phospholipase-3 expression in liver.

Objectives: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the major causes of liver disease worldwide. Although various molecular mechanisms are effective in the initiation and progression, the exact pathway is not completely clarified. Recent findings suggest a role of the endocannabinoid system in the pathology of NAFLD.

The importance of AMPK in obesity and chronic diseases and the relationship of AMPK with nutrition: a literature review.

This review will examine the role of 5'-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in the treatment of obesity, medical nutrition and chronic diseases, and its relationship with nutrition. In the literature, the number of studies examining the direct relationship of AMPK with nutrition is negligible. For this reason, information on the subject has been compiled from all the studies that can be accessed by searching the terms AMPK and disease, AMPK and health, AMPK and exercise, AMPK and nutrition.

Validation of the Turkish Version of the Caffeine Use Disorder Questionnaire in an Adult Population.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Caffeine Use Disorder Questionnaire (CUDQ) in an adult population. In this instrument validation study, a total of 310 individuals (253 female, 57 males), with a mean age of 25.96 ± 6.

Effects of β-glucan and inulin consumption on postprandial appetite, energy intake and food consumption in healthy females: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: To date, several researchers have investigated the association between dietary fibre consumption and satiety. However, there is no study that includes both inulin and β-glucan to compare energy intake (EI) and satiety ratings.

Aim: The current study investigated the effects of two dietary fibres, β-glucan and inulin, on satiety and food intake.

Validation of the Turkish version of the Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI) in an adult population: its association with psychometric properties.

Purpose: To examine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI) in a large adult population.

Methods: Included in this cross-sectional study, were 710 individuals living in Turkey who were between 18 and 65 years of age. The individuals were reached via an online questionnaire that included their sociodemographic characteristics and the ONI and Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26).

What changed between 2008-2020 about Employees' perception of hygiene in the catering industry in Ankara (Turkey)?

Food safety is a public health concern because foodborne diseases have been increasing in recent years due to several factors such as urbanization, globalization and changes in consumer habits. Many countries in the world, including Turkey have upgraded their laws about food and personnel hygiene in the catering industry and undertaken changes to the organizational structure of their regulatory institutions to protect consumers' health. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the perceptions of food processors on food safety and to determine whether there has been a change in this matter over the last 12 years.

Compliance of mothers' breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices with WHO recommendations in Turkey.

Background/objectives: This study aimed to evaluate how breastfeeding and complementary nutrition practices of mothers of 0-24-month-old children comply with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for infant and young child feeding and to compare the results with selected demographic parameters related to the mother and child.

Subjects/methods: The research sample comprised mothers (n = 250) with children less than 2 years old. Data were obtained via questionnaire and were analyzed using SPSS 20.

Evaluation of the effects of fear and anxiety on nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of fear and anxiety on nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design: Participants were recruited by an online survey in this cross-sectional study. The questionnaire included general demographic characteristics, level of fear and anxiety, and nutritional habits.

The effects of onion ( L.) dried by different heat treatments on plasma lipid profile and fasting blood glucose level in diabetic rats.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of onion ( L.) against hyperglycaemia and dyslipidemia and determine possible changes in these effects due to different heat treatments applied to onion.

Materials And Methods: 32 male Wistar-albino rats were divided into 4 groups as follows: the groups C and DC were fed with standard rat diet; the DLO group was fed with rat diet including 5% onion powder dried at -76°C in a lyophilizator, and the DFO group was fed with rat diet including 5% onion powder dried at 80°C in a furnace.

Genotoxic effects of mycotoxins.

Fungi produce mycotoxins in the presence of appropriate temperature, humidity, sufficient nutrients and if the density of the mushroom mass is favorable. Although all mycotoxins are of fungal origin, all toxic compounds produced by fungi are not called mycotoxins. The interest in mycotoxins first started in the 1960s, and today the interest in mycotoxin-induced diseases has increased.

Evaluating the Relationship between Inflammatory Load of a Diet and Depression in Young Adults.

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and depression. The study was carried out with 134 female university students staying in dormitory. The data were collected using questionnaire form.

The impact of phenylketonuria on PKU patients' quality of life: Using of the phenylketonuria-quality of life (PKU-QOL) questionnaires.

Background & Aims: Phenylketonuria (PKU) has a very high prevalence throughout the world. Nowadays, number of studies about impact of this metabolic disease on patients increasing. The aim of our study is to examine PKU patients' quality of life according to PKU-QOL questionnaires.