Anthropometric parameters of schoolchildren with different life-styles

Article Abstract:

Although the relationship between childhood lifestyles and the development of diseases such as coronary heart disease in adulthood has received much attention, there is little definitive information available on this subject. Factors that have made these studies difficult are the length of time required to follow the subjects and ethical considerations. However, Seventh-Day Adventists provide a ready-made population for investigation of the effects of childhood lifestyles upon health status later in life. This religious sect has many behavioral restrictions which most members adhere to, such as avoidance of tobacco, alcohol, pork, and caffeine; a vegetarian diet is also followed by many of the members. The results of one phase of a larger study which is to include many phases are reported. A total of 2,272 children who either attended a public school or a Seventh-Day Adventist school were assessed for various lifestyle practices such as diet and alcohol and tobacco use. Extensive questionnaires were completed and the children, ages 6 through 18, were measured for height, weight, and body mass index (an index of obesity). Children attending the Seventh-Day Adventist schools ate significantly less meat and fewer diary products, eggs, and 'junk foods'; children of both sexes were leaner than those attending public schools, and the Seventh-Day Adventist boys were taller than public school boys. It is concluded that the health-promoting lifestyles practiced by the Seventh-Day Adventist children were associated with lower weights, but growth was not compromised. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Growth, Life style, Lifestyles, Food habits, Body weight, Stature, Body height, Vegetarian children

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Effects of walnuts on serum lipid levels and blood pressure in normal men

Article Abstract:

Regular consumption of walnuts and other nuts may lower blood cholesterol. Eighteen healthy men between 21 and 43 years old followed a diet consistent with the National Cholesterol Education Program for four weeks, then switched for four weeks to a similar diet in which 20% of the calories were derived from walnuts. Both diets contained similar amounts of fat, carbohydrate, protein and fiber. Blood cholesterol levels dropped an average of 22 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) when the men were on the walnut diet. This was true regardless of their baseline cholesterol measurement. The level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol dropped also, as did the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Blood pressure did not changed significantly. Walnuts are high in fat, but have seven times as much polyunsaturated fat as saturated fat. Other types of nuts may have similar cholesterol-lowering properties.

Research, Physiological aspects, Diet, Blood cholesterol, Lipoproteins, Diet in disease, Nuts, Nuts (Food)

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Validity of dietary recall over 20 years among California Seventh-day Adventists

Article Abstract:

Validity of data recalled 20 years ago for dietary research is valuable in assessing current habits. In studies using Seventh-day Adventists, dietary recall regarding food categories such as beef, chicken, fish, fruit, eggs, legumes and whole milk were comparatively accurate. Understanding data validity is needed to enhance further research on incident disease.

Food and nutrition, Memory

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