Publications by authors named "S Stastny"
Mental health disparities exist between rural and metro areas of the United States. Differences in dietary intake may contribute to these disparities. We examined differences in dietary intake and mental health between those 50 years and older ( = 637) living in rural counties to those living in metro counties in North Dakota and the relationship between dietary intake to days with depression or anxiety.
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- The study analyzed data from over 30,000 Americans aged 50 and older to assess the prevalence and trends of limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) from 2006 to 2018.
- The overall ADL disability rate in 2018 was 16.5%, with older adults showing a higher prevalence compared to middle-aged adults, despite older adults experiencing a decline in limitations over time.
- Gender and racial disparities were noted, with males reporting fewer ADL limitations than females, and Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black individuals having higher rates of limitations compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
Body composition tools vary in reliability, portability, and accessibility. The purpose of this study was to evaluate test-retest reliability of MuscleSound® (MS) and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for both two compartment (region) and three compartment (tissue) models. A secondary aim was to compare body composition values produced by both devices.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Protein is a key macronutrient for preserving physical function, but the role of protein intake on functional status may differ in men and women. We sought to examine the associations of daily protein intake and distribution on functional limitations in older American men and women.
Design: Cross-sectional.
Weight loss through dietary and exercise intervention is commonly prescribed but is not effective for all individuals. Recent studies have demonstrated that circulating microRNA (miR) biomarkers could potentially be used to identify individuals who will likely lose weight through diet and exercise and attain a healthy body weight. However, accurate detection of miRs in clinical samples is difficult, error-prone, and expensive.
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