Publications by authors named "M G Caprio"
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- The study investigates how gender affects dietary habits and physical activity, aiming to create targeted health interventions.
- Using principal component analysis (PCA) on data from 2,509 adults, researchers identified five distinct eating and activity groups and found notable differences in food preferences and exercise types between men and women.
- The findings suggest that men typically consume more meat and engage in strength training, while women prefer structured, vegetable-rich diets, highlighting the importance of personalized health strategies for both genders.
We assessed the utility of a Bayesian analysis of dose-mortality curves using probit analysis. A Bayesian equivalent of a conventional single population probit analysis using Abbott's correction demonstrated the ability of the Bayesian model to recover parameters from generative data. We then developed a model that removed Abbott's correction and estimated natural survivorship as part of the overall model fitting process.
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- Obesity is a significant health issue associated with chronic disease risks; this study looked at gender differences in eating behaviors and body composition among obese individuals in Italy.
- The research involved analyzing data from 720 adults, revealing that males had higher overall weight and fat mass, while females had higher fat mass percentages and distinct meal frequency patterns.
- The study found that structured eaters had healthier body compositions, whereas impulsive eaters were linked to higher fat mass, highlighting the need for gender-specific strategies in obesity management, despite limitations in the study's design.
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- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects about 13.4% of people worldwide and is linked to other health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
- Obesity can either cause kidney disease or make it worse, so losing weight through diet is important.
- The Italian Society of Endocrinology and other groups suggest diets like low-carb or Mediterranean to help manage obesity and prevent CKD from getting worse.