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Resumen: Diversos factores se asocian con la etiología de la obesidad, dentro de los cuales figuran factores genéticos, psicológicos y conductuales. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar si la discriminación percibida estuvo asociada directamente con obesidad e indirectamente, vía afectividad negativa y calidad de la dieta. Se realizó un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia de 420 funcionarios de una universidad regional estatal del sur de Chile (248 mujeres, promedio edad 44 años, DE = 8,79), quienes respondieron la escala de percepción de discriminación, estrés psicológico percibido, el inventario de ansiedad rasgo-estado y la escala de depresión CES-D, además de autorreportar la calidad de su dieta. El análisis de ecuaciones estructurales reveló que la discriminación no se relacionó directamente con la obesidad (medida con el perímetro de cintura), pero sí con la afectividad negativa, lo que se vinculó con calidad de la dieta y esta con el perímetro de cintura. Existe una secuencia de mediación de la percepción de discriminación en el perímetro de cintura, vía afectividad negativa y calidad de la dieta que, aunque pequeña en magnitud, es estadísticamente significativa. Se destacan los efectos negativos de la discriminación en salud y se identifica un mecanismo subyacente a esta relación.

Objective: To determine the influence of structural health determinants on the lifestyle habits of school-aged children and adolescents in Cali, Colombia (2021–2023). Methods: This was a retrospective observational study with a descriptive design and analytical scope, conducted on a sample of 825 schoolchildren aged 8 to 17 years from five private educational institutions in Cali. Sociodemographic factors, diet quality, and sedentary time were analyzed using several parsimonious binary logistic regression models. Results: Of the total sample, 53.3% were male and 68.8% were adolescents aged 12 to 17. Poorer diet quality was associated with a lower paternal education level (primary education, OR = 2.58). Spending more than 480 minutes per day on sedentary activities was associated with being female (OR = 0.70), living only with the father (OR = 3.84), and belonging to a middle socioeconomic stratum (OR = 2.43). Conclusions: Associations were found between sedentary behavior, physical activity, diet quality, and certain structural health determinants. Gender and the father's education level were notable predictors in the models. Longitudinal studies are recommended to establish causality. Objetivo: Determinar la influencia de los determinantes estructurales de la salud en los estilos de vida de niños y adolescentes escolarizados en Cali, Colombia (2021-2023). Métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de diseño descriptivo con alcance analítico, realizado en una muestra de 825 escolares de entre 8 y 17 años, provenientes de cinco instituciones educativas privadas de la ciudad de Cali. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas, calidad de la dieta y tiempo sedentario, utilizando modelos logísticos binarios parsimoniosos. Resultados: El 53,3 % de la muestra correspondía al sexo masculino y el 68,8 % a adolescentes entre los 12 y 17 años. Una peor calidad de dieta se asoció con un menor nivel educativo del padre (educación primaria, OR = 2,58). Dedicarse a más de 480 minutos diarios de actividades sedentarias se asoció con el sexo femenino (OR = 0,70), vivir solo con el padre (OR = 3,84) y pertenecer a un estrato socioeconómico medio (OR = 2,43). Conclusiones: Se identificaron asociaciones entre el sedentarismo, la actividad física, la calidad de la dieta y ciertos determinantes estructurales de la salud en esta población. El sexo y el nivel educativo del padre fueron relevantes en los modelos obtenidos. Se requieren estudios longitudinales para establecer relaciones causales. Objectivo: Determinar a influência dos determinantes estruturais da saúde no estilo de vida das crianças e adolescentes matriculados nas escolas de Cali, Colômbia (2021-2023). Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo retrospetivo, observacional, com um desenho descritivo e âmbito analítico, com uma amostra de 825 escolares entre os 8 e os 17 anos, de cinco instituições de ensino privadas da cidade de Cali. As variáveis ​​​​sociodemográficas, a qualidade da dieta e o tempo de sedentarismo foram analisadas através de modelos logísticos binários parcimoniosos. Resultados: 53,3% da amostra era do sexo masculino e 68,8% eram adolescentes entre os 12 e os 17 anos. A pior qualidade da dieta esteve associada a uma menor escolaridade paterna (ensino básico, OR = 2,58). A prática de atividades sedentárias durante mais de 480 minutos por dia associou-se a ser do sexo feminino (OR = 0,70), viver sozinho com o pai (OR = 3,84) e pertencer à classe socioeconómica média (OR = 2,43). Conclusões: Foram identificadas associações entre o sedentarismo, a atividade física, a qualidade da dieta e determinados determinantes estruturais da saúde nesta população. O género e a escolaridade paterna foram relevantes nos modelos obtidos. Estudos longitudinais são necessários para estabelecer relações causais.

Highlights El dolor crónico y la afectación en la calidad de vida son síntomas centrales en las mujeres con endometriosis, siendo en ocasiones difíciles de abordar con tratamiento médico convencional. El ejercicio físico habitual, especialmente aquel con un enfoque terapéutico y estructurado, mejoran significativamente los síntomas y la calidad de vida de las mujeres con endometriosis. Dietas con propiedades antiinflamatorias, pueden mejorar la sintomatología de la endometriosis. La evidencia actual no respalda aún recomendaciones específicas de terapias no farmacológicas en endometriosis, como dieta o ejercicio, debido a la baja calidad e inconsistencia de los estudios. Introducción: La endometriosis es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica que afecta al 10% de las mujeres, provocando dolor pélvico, dismenorrea e infertilidad, con un impacto significativo en la calidad de vida.  Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia científica actual sobre la influencia de la dieta y ejercicio físico, en los síntomas y la calidad de vida de mujeres en edad fértil con endometriosis. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática de estudios publicados entre 2014 y 2024, usando los descriptores endometriosis, exercise, diet y quality of life, en las siguientes bases de datos: Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, Biblioteca Virtual de Salud, Dialnet y Cochrane. Se excluyeron revisiones sistemáticas, metaanálisis, casos clínicos, cartas y artículos sin acceso completo. Dos revisores independientes realizaron selección y extracción de datos, evaluando la calidad metodológica según el tipo de estudio. Resultados: De 523 registros iniciales, se seleccionaron 13 artículos (7 sobre dieta y 6 sobre ejercicio). Intervenciones dietéticas antiinflamatorias y ejercicio físico regular se asociaron con reducción de síntomas y mejoría en la calidad de vida. Discusión:  Dieta y ejercicio pueden influir en los síntomas y bienestar de estas pacientes, aunque la evidencia es limitada e inconsistente. Los estudios presentan heterogeneidad metodológica, muestras pequeñas y variabilidad en las intervenciones y resultados, limitando la validez interna y la generalización de los hallazgos. Conclusiones: Dieta y ejercicio constituyen estrategias complementarias al tratamiento farmacológico y/o quirúrgico dentro de un abordaje integral de la endometriosis, si bien se precisa investigación más rigurosa que respalde sus beneficios a largo plazo. Como citar este artículo: Fuentes Rodríguez Alba, Grela Beres Óscar. Influencia de la dieta y ejercicio físico en la endometriosis: revisión sistemática. Revista Cuidarte. 2026;17(1):e5426.  https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.5426 Highlights Chronic pain and impaired quality of life are central symptoms in women with endometriosis and are sometimes difficult to manage with conventional medical treatment. Regular physical exercise, particularly when structured and therapeutically oriented, significantly reduces symptoms and improves quality of life in women with endometriosis. Anti-inflammatory diets may ease endometriosis-related symptoms. Current evidence does not yet support specific recommendations for non-pharmacological interventions in endometriosis, such as diet or exercise, due to the low quality and inconsistency of available studies. Introduction: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects 10% of women, causing pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility, with a strong impact on quality of life. Objective: To analyze the current scientific evidence on the influence of diet and physical exercise on symptoms and quality of life in women of reproductive age with endometriosis. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of studies published between 2014 and 2024 was conducted using the descriptors endometriosis, exercise, diet, and quality of life in the following databases: MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO, Virtual Health Library, Dialnet, and Cochrane Library. Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, letters, and articles without full-text access were excluded. Two independent reviewers performed study selection and data extraction, and methodological quality was assessed according to study design. Results: Of 523 initial records, 13 articles were included (7 on diet and 6 on exercise). Anti-inflammatory dietary interventions and regular physical exercise were associated with reduced symptoms and improved quality of life. Discussion: Diet and exercise may influence the symptoms and well-being of these patients, although the evidence is limited and inconsistent. The included studies show methodological heterogeneity, small sample sizes, and variability in interventions and outcomes, limiting internal validity and the generalizability of the findings. Conclusions:  Diet and exercise constitute complementary strategies to pharmacological and/or surgical treatment within a comprehensive approach to endometriosis; however, more rigorous research is needed to support their long-term benefits. How to cite this article: Fuentes Rodríguez Alba, Grela Beres Óscar. Influence of diet and physical exercise on endometriosis: a systematic review. Revista Cuidarte. 2026;17(1):e5426. https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.5426 Introdução: A endometriose é uma doença inflamatória crónica que afeta 10% das mulheres, provocando dor pélvica, dismenorreia e infertilidade, com forte impacto na qualidade de vida. Objetivo:  Avaliar as evidências científicas atuais sobre a influência da dieta e do exercício físico nos sintomas e na qualidade de vida de mulheres em idade fértil com endometriose. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática de estudos publicados entre 2014 e 2024, utilizando os descritores endometriose, exercício físico, dieta e qualidade de vida, nas seguintes bases de dados: Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Dialnet e Cochrane. Revisões sistemáticas, meta-análises, relatos de caso, cartas e artigos sem acesso completo foram excluídos. Dois revisores independentes realizaram a seleção e extração de dados, avaliando a qualidade metodológica de acordo com o tipo de estudo. Resultados: De 523 registros iniciais, 13 artigos foram selecionados (7 sobre dieta e 6 sobre exercício físico). Intervenções dietéticas anti-inflamatórias e exercícios físicos regulares foram associados à redução dos sintomas e à melhora da qualidade de vida.  Discussão: Dieta e exercícios podem influenciar os sintomas e o bem-estar dessas pacientes, embora as evidências sejam limitadas e inconsistentes. Os estudos apresentam heterogeneidade metodológica, amostras pequenas e variabilidade nas intervenções e nos desfechos, o que limita a validade interna e a generalização dos resultados. Conclusões:  Dieta e exercícios são estratégias complementares ao tratamento farmacológico e/ou cirúrgico dentro de uma abordagem abrangente para a endometriose, embora sejam necessárias pesquisas mais rigorosas para comprovar seus benefícios a longo prazo. Como citar este artigo: Fuentes Rodríguez Alba, Grela Beres Óscar. Influencia de la dieta y ejercicio físico en la endometriosis: revisión sistemática. Revista Cuidarte. 2026;17(1):e5426.  https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.5426

Periodontal disease is an infectious and inflammatory disease, which is characterized by the destruction of tooth supporting tissues: root cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Dental biofilm or plaque is the etiological risk factor for gum disease. There are a variety of risk factors that may contribute the onset and progression of periodontitis. Modifiable risk factors are habituated risk factors that can be changed by adjusting behavioral attitudes. These adjustments minimize the possibility of chronic disease occurrence. Thus, it becomes important, to identify individual modifiable factors such as lifestyle factors, which could influence the severity and higher risk of progression of periodontitis. Diet, physical activity, stress levels, sleep quality, smoking, and alcohol consumption, in relation to periodontal disease have been studied individually.  Little is known about the combined effect of these health-related lifestyle patterns related to health and periodontal status. Studying the combination of lifestyle factors is recommended to establish an adequate management and treatment plan of patients with periodontitis. Costa Ricans present a unique pattern of sociodemographic, ethnic, cultural diversity, and lifestyle factors. Assessing these variables in different populations are a priority, to prevent and treat chronic diseases, such as periodontitis. La enfermedad periodontal es una enfermedad infecciosa e inflamatoria, que se caracteriza por la destrucción de los tejidos de soporte del diente: cemento radicular, ligamento periodontal y hueso alveolar. El biofilm dental o placa es el factor de riesgo etiológico de la enfermedad de las encías. Existe una variedad de factores de riesgo que pueden contribuir a la aparición y progresión de la periodontitis. Los factores de riesgo modificables son factores de riesgo habituales que pueden cambiarse ajustando las actitudes conductuales. Estos ajustes, minimizan la posibilidad de que se produzcan enfermedades crónicas. Por lo tanto, resulta importante identificar factores modificables individuales, como los factores de estilo de vida, que podrían influir en la gravedad y el mayor riesgo de progresión de la periodontitis. Se han estudiado individualmente la dieta, la actividad física, los niveles de estrés, la calidad del sueño, el tabaquismo y el consumo de alcohol, en relación con la enfermedad periodontal.  Se sabe poco, sobre el efecto combinado de estos patrones de estilo de vida relacionados con la salud y el estado periodontal. Se recomienda estudiar la combinación de factores del estilo de vida para establecer un adecuado plan de manejo y tratamiento de los pacientes con periodontitis. Los costarricenses presentan un patrón único de factores sociodemográficos, étnicos, de diversidad cultural y de estilos de vida. Evaluar estas variables en diferentes poblaciones, son una prioridad para prevenir y tratar enfermedades crónicas, como la periodontitis.

In order to enhance the mass production of Musca domestica five aspects of its oviposition biology were analyzed. Oviposition substrate and the manner of its presentation, the composition of the diet of the adults, size of the pupae and numbers of flies in a cage were identified as critical. Females preferred to lay eggs on a substrate which was presented within a shelter and with increased linear edges against which the flies could oviposit. Different types of oviposition substrate resulted in comparable yields of eggs. The presence of an oviposition attractant (ammonia) in the manure was found to have a potentially positive effect on female fecundity. Egg yield increased when two protein sources (yeast and milk) were included in the adult diet. However, flies fed a mixture of sugar and yeast laid over 50% fewer eggs than those fed the same proportion of sugar and milk. The fecundity of flies decreased with the increase in the number of flies per cage, but the highest total number of eggs per cage was obtained with the highest density of flies (14.2 cubic cm per fly). The size of the pupae did not significantly affect egg production.

The microstructural characteristics were evaluated of two types of Italian Farro (Triticum turgidum ssp. dicoccum) with spring and autumn growth habits, the former with a vitreous tendency and the latter with a floury tendency. Common wheat flours and grains (Triticum aestivum) were used as controls. Protein fractions such as glutenin and gliadin were extracted from Triticum turgidum ssp. dicoccum flours and studied by SDS-PAGE in order to make a comparison between the electrophoretic analyses and microstructural studies which were conducted on the same samples using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM and Cryo-SEM). The results obtained by SDS-PAGE showed that the gliadin patterns of both emmer samples were similar, while the common wheat gliadins showed a band at 90 kDa that was not present in the gliadin fraction of emmer. When the glutenin patterns were analysed, the autumn emmer did not show the low molecular weight protein bands (16-23 kDa) whilst spring emmer wheat appeared more similar to common wheat. Regarding the microstructural characteristics of the kernels, spring (vitreous tendency) emmer showed starch granules covered by protein to a higher extent than autumn emmer. These differences were also observed in flours. The gluten of spring emmer wheat was observed as a homogeneous structure showing similarities with common wheat gluten, while autumnal emmer gluten appeared more heterogeneous and lacking in structure.

Composite flours containing 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% of chia seed flour and corn were used for tortilla formulations. The effects of chia powders supplementation on the physicochemical and sensorial characteristics as well as starch digestibility of the tortillas were evaluated. Nutritionally, all chia tortillas had significantly higher levels of protein, lipids, and total dietary fibre than the control. The reduced enzymatic starch hydrolysis rate and predicted glycemic index recorded for the chia seed-added tortilla indicated slow digestion features. Sensory evaluation did not show significant differences in the attributes among tortillas. Owing to the increase in the total dietary fibre, lower digestion, and predicted glycemic index values, chia seed-added tortilla can be considered as a nutraceutical food. Therefore, the newly developed tortilla supplemented with chia seed flour could represent a valuable staple in improving the nutritional value of the original food product.

The effects of amaranth and quinoa flours and protein isolates prepared from amaranth and quinoa seeds on the rheological properties of wheat flour dough and bread were studied using new recording instruments, the micro Z-arm mixer (for dough) and the SMS-Texture analyser (for bread crumb). The addition of 10% amaranth or quinoa flours did not cause significant changes in rheological properties. However, higher additions (20% and 30%) resulted in significant changes in stability, the degree of softening and elasticity. Substitution of wheat flour by amaranth or quinoa flours resulted in an increase of water absorption capacity. A significant reduction of specific volume and an increase of resistance to deformation (firmness) of the crumb of breads prepared from flour mixtures containing high percentages of amaranth or quinoa flours was observed. The addition of protein isolates did not significantly influence the main rheological characteristics of dough and bread crumb.

One form of common wheat with yellow coloured grain, two forms of emmer wheat, and two forms of barley with hulless grain were used for the preparation of bread with enhanced nutritional quality. The following mill products were prepared from the cereal grains: wholemeal flour, break flour, barley grits, and break bran. The contents of thiamin, niacin, pyridoxine, total polyphenols, and total dietary fiber were studied in these raw materials and bread samples. Further, in the bread samples, the antioxidant activity was assessed and sensory evaluation was performed. As a result, the utilisation of the non-traditional forms of cereals improved nutrient contents of bread while maintaining very good sensory characterising and processing quality.

Two experiments using 413 crossbred growing-finishing pigs were conducted to assess the use of a commercial microbial phytase (Natuphos) in corn-soybean meal diets to improve phytate P bioavailability and thus reduce inorganic P supplementation and fecal P excretion. In Exp. 1 (n = 189), the following diets were used: (1) .50/.40% total P, respectively, for grower and finisher phases, and no phytase; (2) .40/.35% P and no phytase; (3) diet 2 plus 250 U phytase/kg; and (4) diet 2 plus 500 U phytase/kg. The total Ca level was .58/.48% for diet 1 and .53/.43% Ca for diets 2, 3, and 4 in the grower and finisher phases, respectively. Feeding the low-P diet without supplemental phytase resulted in an overall 18% reduction in ADG (P .05), 15% reduction in ADFI (P .05), and 3% poorer feed efficiency (P .08). Adding 250 to 500 U phytase/kg to the low-P diet restored ADG, ADFI, and feed conversion to levels not significantly different from and within 96% of that observed for pigs fed the adequate-P diet. The overall apparent digestibility of P was linearly (P .01) improved with addition of 250 and 500 U phytase/kg to the low-P diet, but Ca and DM digestibilities were not affected by phytase or P level. In Exp. 2 (n