Publications by authors named "Y Ferro"
Article Synopsis
- An improper diet is widely recognized as harmful to health, and nutrition plays a key role in preventing non-communicable diseases, yet the significance of body composition research remains underappreciated.
- The phenomenon of "osteosarcopenic obesity" particularly affects postmenopausal women and is linked to higher rates of frailty, driven by hormonal changes and the interplay of fat, muscle, and bone.
- Emphasizing the need for personalized nutritional strategies, the text argues for a gender-specific approach to nutrition that targets visceral fat, enhances protein intake, and optimizes vitamin D levels to combat frailty syndrome effectively.
Metallic interfaces are locations where hydrogen (H) is expected to segregate and lead to the formation and stabilization of defects. This work focuses on the tungsten/copper (W/Cu) interface built according to theWbcc(001)/Cuhcp(112-0)orientation. H behavior is subsequently determined at the interface and in its vicinity with electronic structure calculations based on the density functional theory (DFT).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: In an era when telemedicine is becoming increasingly essential, the development and validation of miniaturized Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) devices for accurate and reliable body composition assessment is crucial. This study investigates the BIA Metadieta, a novel miniaturized BIA device, by comparing its performance with that of standard hospital BIA equipment across a diverse demographic. The aim is to enhance remote health monitoring by integrating compact and efficient technology into routine healthcare practices.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnderstanding the intricate relationship between nutrition, hormonal balance, and gender-specific factors is crucial for developing targeted interventions to mitigate obesity-related endocrine disruptions and improve metabolic health. This narrative review examines the impact of various dietary patterns on hormonal regulation in both men and women, focusing on their effects on hormonal balance and metabolic health in the context of obesity. Calorie restriction, the Western diet, high-fat diets, low-CHO diets, plant-based diets, and the Mediterranean diet are analyzed in relation to their influence on obesity-related endocrine disruptions and metabolic health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Although numerous studies have investigated the impact of dietary factors on the prevention of decreased muscle mass and function, limited research has examined the relationship between dietary patterns and sarcopenia. This study aimed to assess the associations between dietary patterns, and sarcopenia, muscle strength, and mass in adults following a Mediterranean diet residing in southern Italian cities.
Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized data from an existing database, comprising 528 individuals aged 50 years or older who underwent health-screening tests at the Clinical Nutrition Unit of the "R.