Breastfeeding Early in Life Is Associated with Better Athletic Performance in Childhood and Adolescence: A Systematic Review
Rayane Carvalho de Moura,
Crislane de Moura Costa,
Felipe Machado Brito,
Esmeralda Maria Lustosa Barros,
Ana Claúdia de Moura Barros,
Acácio Salvador Veras e Silva,
Sérgio Luiz Galan Ribeiro,
Maria do Carmo de Carvalho e Martins,
Naíza Monte Lages,
Nildomar Ribeiro Viana,
Gerardo Vasconcelos Mesquita,
Marcos Antonio Pereira dos Santos
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2023
Pages:
39-45
Received:
2 March 2023
Accepted:
18 March 2023
Published:
28 March 2023
Abstract: Breastfeeding provides many short- and long-term benefits for both the child and the mother. However, little is known whether longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding early in life is associated with better athletic performance in childhood and adolescence. The present study aimed to investigate the association between breastfeeding and athletic performance. Methods: Three electronic databases (PUBMED, SCIENCE DIRECT, SCOPUS) were searched. The search and selection of articles followed the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Outcomes evaluated were breastfeeding duration and athletic performance parameters such as cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, flexibility, agility and speed. The results were double screened using predetermined criteria; extracted data and assessed the risk of bias; synthesized the evidence. Results: A total of 462 titles and abstracts were identified, and after full-text screening, seven articles were included. In five studies that exclusive breastfeeding was positively associated with several components of physical fitness (cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, flexibility, balance, speed). Only two studies found no significant association between breastfeeding and the athletic performance. Conclusion: The data from this review provide evidence that longer duration of breastfeeding provided better athletic performance in childhood and adolescence. However, further studies are needed to understand the main mechanisms involved between the components of breast milk and athletic performance.
Abstract: Breastfeeding provides many short- and long-term benefits for both the child and the mother. However, little is known whether longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding early in life is associated with better athletic performance in childhood and adolescence. The present study aimed to investigate the association between breastfeeding and athletic ...
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Effect of Smoking on Serum Vitamin D Levels and the Influence on COPD Symptoms Using NHANES 2007 – 2014 Datasets Among Women of Different Ethnic Backgrounds
Kiano Manavi,
Brenda Alston-Mills,
Marvin Thompson,
Ethan Davis,
Jonathan Allen
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2023
Pages:
46-55
Received:
16 December 2020
Accepted:
23 December 2020
Published:
13 April 2023
Abstract: Smoking is one of the major causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The number of women who smoke is increasing and they are at enhanced risk of developing fatal COPD. Symptoms of COPD include frequent coughing, wheezing, whistling, excess phlegm and shortness of breath. According to National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data during 1999 to 2011, the prevalence of COPD among non-Hispanic whites was generally higher contrasted with non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics. Among women the annual age-adjusted prevalence was higher than in men, especially among young women. It is likely that nutritional status of COPD patients may impact the outcome of the disease. Deficient levels of vitamin D is common among COPD patients. The goal of this study is to further investigate a potential correlation between smoking and serum vitamin D levels as it influences COPD. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2014 datasets were utilized for this study. A 10 ng/mL decrease in vitamin D3 level was associated with an increased number of wheezing and whistling attacks (relative risk (RR) 1.33 (95% CI (1.03, 1.07), P=0.02). There was no evidence of an association between vitamin D2 with the number of wheezing and whistling attacks. Although there was no evidence of an association between vitamin D3 (either lower or higher levels) with bringing up phlegm and coughing, there was marginal evidence P<0.1 of an association between vitamin D2 with bringing up phlegm and coughing. Conclusion: This data confirmed the previous conclusion from an NHANES 2001-2006 investigation that smoking may still influence vitamin D3 levels among women. Further research is necessary to better understand whether vitamin D3 has a positive impact on respiratory health in women because they are more likely to be burdened by the symptoms of COPD.
Abstract: Smoking is one of the major causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The number of women who smoke is increasing and they are at enhanced risk of developing fatal COPD. Symptoms of COPD include frequent coughing, wheezing, whistling, excess phlegm and shortness of breath. According to National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data duri...
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Technological, Nutritional and Organoleptic Characteristics of Six Formulations of Composite Flours Based on Sorghum Added or Not With Moringa Leaves Powder
Dabo Rasmata,
Hama-Ba Fatoumata,
Tapsoba Fidèle Wend-Bénédo,
Savadogo Prisca Pengdwendé,
Savadogo Aly
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2023
Pages:
56-64
Received:
20 March 2023
Accepted:
6 April 2023
Published:
10 May 2023
Abstract: Improving the nutritional status of the rural population requires the optimum use of available food. The objective of this study was to develop 06 formulations of composites flours based on sorghum, legumes (groundnut, voandzou, cowpea) added or not with moringa leaves powder used in the preparation of local food in rural households. To do this, the raw materials were cleaned, washed and dried before being ground. The groundnut and voandzou were specifically roasted and the cowpea was dehulled. Three formulations of composites flours composed of 65% of sorghum flour and 35% of legumes and three other formulations of composites flours composed of 70% of sorghum flour, 20% of legumes and 10% of moringa leaves powder were produced. The mixtures were ground, sieved and used to make “tô”. The technological properties and the nutritional characteristics of the composites flours were determined using AOAC methods. The sensory analysis of tô was carried out by two panels composed of 60 researchers and students, men and women of the DTA/IRSAT. From the results, it was appeared that the mean values of the absorption capacity, the swelling capacity and the solubility index of the composites flours varied significantly (P<0.05) from 100.42% to 136.47%, from 6.01% to 12.97% and from 15.70% to 23.85% respectively. The contents of humidity, crude fat, crude proteins, total carbohydrates, ash and energy values varied significantly (P˂0.05) from 5.32 to 7.43%, from 2.71 to 17.66g/100g DM, from 15.90 to 18.16/100g DM, from 65.49 to 79.87g/100g DM, from 1.25 to 2.55% g/100g DM and from 400.16 to 476.22Kcal/100g DM, respectively. All of the composites flours were accepted by the tasters.
Abstract: Improving the nutritional status of the rural population requires the optimum use of available food. The objective of this study was to develop 06 formulations of composites flours based on sorghum, legumes (groundnut, voandzou, cowpea) added or not with moringa leaves powder used in the preparation of local food in rural households. To do this, th...
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