Publications by authors named "J Aranceta-Bartrina"
Background & Objectives: Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) have been developed to promote healthy diets and prevent chronic diseases. However, the methodological quality of Spanish FBDGs has not been systematically assessed yet. The objective of this review is to identify and assess the methodological quality of Spanish FBDGs, as well as to describe their food guides and key recommendations.
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- Obesity and abdominal obesity are prevalent in the Spanish population, with rates of 22.0% and 64.7%, respectively, particularly higher in men, older individuals, and those with lower socioeconomic status.
- Lifestyle factors significantly impact the likelihood of obesity and abdominal obesity, with active individuals showing a lower risk.
- Obesity and abdominal obesity correlate with increased cardiovascular risk factors, especially in women and the elderly, highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, such as physical activity and a Mediterranean diet, in mitigating these risks.
Background And Objectives: To assess the prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity (AO) in the Spanish population aged ≥65 years, to analyse the influence of selected sociodemographic factors and association with risk factors.
Methods: The sample comes from the ENPE study, a cross-sectional study of a representative sample of the non-institutionalized population (2014-2015). This analysis refers to the population ≥65 years (n=1,233).
Background: Lockdown due to COVID-19 influenced food habits and lifestyles with potential negative health impact. This study aims to identify patterns of change in eating habits and physical activity during COVID-19 lockdown in Spain and to identify associations with sociodemographic factors and usual habits.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1155 adults recruited online to answer a 10-section questionnaire.
Updating the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid towards Sustainability: Focus on Environmental Concerns.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2020
Background: Nowadays the food production, supply and consumption chain represent a major cause of ecological pressure on the natural environment, and diet links worldwide human health with environmental sustainability. Food policy, dietary guidelines and food security strategies need to evolve from the limited historical approach, mainly focused on nutrients and health, to a new one considering the environmental, socio-economic and cultural impact-and thus the sustainability-of diets.
Objective: To present an updated version of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid (MDP) to reflect multiple environmental concerns.