Masoumeh Akhlaghi

Nutrition Research Center, Nutrition and Food Sciences Dept., Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, I.R. Iran

[ 1 ] - Associations between Western and Mediterranean-type dietary patterns and depression in adults in Shiraz

Background and aims: Depression is a growing public health problem in the world. In this study we investigated the relationship between dietary patterns and depression in adults aged 20-50 years living in Shiraz, Iran. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 416 subjects (180 men and 236 women) aged 20 to 50 years were selected by stratified multistage rando...

[ 2 ] - ارتباط شاخص های سلامت و کیفیت رژیم با عادات غذایی در افراد 50-20 ساله شهر شیراز

سابقه و هدف: شاخص تغذیه سالم (HEI)، شاخص کفایت تغذیه‌ای رژیم (DQI)، امتیاز رژیم مدیترانه (MDS)، و امتیاز تنوع رژیم (DDS) جهت تعیین میزان سلامت و کفایت تغذیه‌ای رژیم مورد استفاده قرار می‌گیرند. هدف این مطالعه بررسی ارتباط شاخص‌های سلامت، کیفیت و تنوع رژیم غذایی و عادات غذایی در جمعیت بزرگسالان ساکن شهر شیراز بود. مواد و روش‌ها: این مطالعه مقطعی بر 438 فرد 50-20 ساله ساکن شیراز انجام شد. اطلاعات ...

[ 3 ] - Body mass index is important determinant of blood pressure in adolescents

Abstract Background and Objective: Obesity is an important risk factor for development of hypertension. We investigated the association between body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure in adolescents. Methods: The cross-sectional study was performed on 694 adolescents aged 12-18 years from middle and high schools located in 4 districts of Shiraz, Iran. Height, weight, and systolic and diastolic...

[ 4 ] - Effect of Date and Raisin Snacks on Glucose Response in Type 2 Diabetes

Background and Objectives: Snacks are important parts of diabetes patients’ diet. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of moderate amounts of dates and raisins, as nutritious snacks, on blood glucose, and to compare these effects with sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: This crossover clinical trial was performed on 15 patients with type 2 diabete...

[ 5 ] - Western and Healthy Dietary Patterns and Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case-Control Study

Background and Objectives: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by swelling, stiffness and pain in body joints. Based on the epidemiological studies, RA is less severe in Southern Mediterranean regions, where fish, olive oil, fruits and vegetables are consumed in great quantities. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out in a case-control desig...

[ 6 ] - Comparing Effects of 1000 IU/day and 50000 IU/Month of Vitamin D Supplementation on 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Levels of College Students: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Background and Objectives: Vitamin D deficiency is a major health concern in the world countries such as Iran. This study was carried out to compare effects of vitamin D supplements in doses of 50000 IU/month and 1000 IU/day on serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D). Materials and Methods: In this triple-blind randomized controlled trial, 90 college students with serum 25(OH)D levels < 30 ng/ml w...