Diet is likely to be an important determinant of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. In this
article, we will review the evidence linking the consumption of fruit and vegetables and CVD …

A avaliação do consumo alimentar na prática clínica é realizada com a finalidade de
fornecer subsídios para o desenvolvimento e a implantação de planos nutricionais. Fatores …

Obesity among young people increases lifetime cardiovascular risk. This study assesses the
prevalence of overweight/obesity and its associated factors among a random sample of …

Objectives The aim of this study was to determine estimates of the prevalence and social
correlates of physical inactivity among university students in 23 low-, middle-and high …

Spinal muscular atrophy is a neurodegenerative disease that requires multidisciplinary
medical care. Recent progress in the understanding of molecular pathogenesis of spinal …

Background. The study purpose was to establish the number (and type) of days needed to
estimate mean pedometer-determined steps/day in a field setting. Methods. Seven days of …

This systematic review addresses the question: In the modern age of extensive fluoride
exposure, do individuals with a high level of sugar intake experience greater caries severity …

This cross-sectional study examined the effects of chronic exposure to lead (Pb), arsenic
(AS) and undernutrition on the neuropsychological development of children. Two …

Background Several statistical tests are currently applied to evaluate validity of dietary intake
assessment methods. However, they provide information on different facets of validity. There …

The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), which is composed of simple measurements and
brief questions that can be completed in about 10 min, was designed and validated to …