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1 novembre 2005
Reproductive and dietary determinants of the age at menopause in EPIC-Heidelberg.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to explore the influence of reproductive and dietary factors on the age at menopause. METHODS: During follow-up of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) cohort in Heidelberg (median duration 5.8 years), 1009 women experienced natural menopause. They were compared to 3798 women who did not […]
1 août 2005
Sequential, randomized trial of a low-fat, high-fiber diet and soy supplementation: effects on circulating igf-i and its binding proteins in premenopausal women.
Despite evidence supporting the involvement of the IGF system in the development of breast and other cancers, the major determinants of interindividual variability in circulatory IGF-I levels are not well understood. Previous research has pointed to important genetic influences as well as dietary effects through marked calorie or protein restriction. We conducted a randomized trial […]
1 juillet 2005
Cereal fiber and whole-grain intake are associated with reduced progression of coronary-artery atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women with coronary artery disease.
BACKGROUND: Higher intake of fiber, especially cereal fiber, has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. However, there are limited data on the effect of fiber intake on measures of progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim was to examine the association between intakes of total fiber and fiber from different […]
1 juin 2005
Longitudinal changes in dietary intake in scottish women around the menopause: changes in dietary pattern result in minor changes in nutrient intake.
Objective: To examine dietary change that has occurred over 5 to 6 years.Subjects: A cohort of Scottish women (n=898) with a mean age of 47.5 years (range 45-54 years) at baseline.Design: Dietary intake was assessed by validated food-frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and analysed using the UK Composition of Foods database.Results: Since the first dietary assessment, mean […]
1 mars 2005
Food, energy and macronutrient intake of postmenopausal women from a menopause program.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyse the food, energy and macronutrient intake of a group of postmenopausal women participating in a health-care-program. METHODS: Subjects included were 38 healthy postmenopausal women aged between 46 and 60 years, recruited from the Menopause Program of the Madrid City Council. Physical activity, some anthropometric data and dietary information was […]