The Sapotaceae family have great economic importance as a raw material for many products in socie... more The Sapotaceae family have great economic importance as a raw material for many products in society. The present work, based on specialized bibliography, relates the taxons, secretory structures and substances used for the industry and in traditional communities.
RESUMO: O objetivo da presente investigação foi verificar a correlação entre o nível de atividade... more RESUMO: O objetivo da presente investigação foi verificar a correlação entre o nível de atividade física e idade de mulheres idosas residentes em Belém, Pará -Brasil. A amostra foi constituída de 775 idosas com idade entre 60 e 80 anos (70±6 anos; IMC: 26,7±4,1 kg/m 2). Para verificar o nível de atividade física foi utilizado International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) versão curta. O teste estatístico de Cluster Analysis foi usado para dividir o universo observado em três classes de níveis de atividade física, apresentando 66,6%, 31,0% e 2,3% para as classificações pouco ativo, ativo e muito ativo, respectivamente. O protocolo estatístico do Qui-Quadrado de Pearson apresentou associações significativas entre os escores do IPAQ e grupo etário (r= 0,602; p<0,001). Assim o estudo indica que quanto maior é a idade, menor é o nível de atividade física no idoso. ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between physical activity level and age of elder...
5.96±4.92 years. Anthropometric characteristics and blood pressure were measured. Blood was taken... more 5.96±4.92 years. Anthropometric characteristics and blood pressure were measured. Blood was taken at 8 am for: fasting glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, apolipoprotein A (ApoA), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen, FSH, LH, prolactin (PRL), estradiol (E 2), progesterone (P), testosterone (T) and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). Results: Significant differences between groups were found for: weight, BMI, waist, hips circumference, waist/hip ratio, diastolic blood pressure, Lp(a), FSH, LH, PRL (all p<0.01) and fasting glucose (p<0.05). In obese women significant negative correlations were found for: FSH and fasting glucose, SHBG and LDL, SHBG and TC, SHBG and fasting glucose, BMI and HDL, WC and HDL. In controls positive correlation was detected between LH and HDL. Conclusion: Hypoestrogenism in the menopause induce gaining weight leading to metabolic syndrome with all complications. Appropriate estroprogestogen therapy initiating on time in the menopause and special dietary regimen can prevent metabolic syndrome.
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2004
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the association between magnesium (Mg), body com... more Objective: This study was conducted to determine the association between magnesium (Mg), body composition and insulin resistance in 136 sedentary postmenopausal women, 50 to 77 years of age. Methods: Diabetics, hypertensives and women on hormonal replacement therapy were excluded and the remaining 74 were divided according to BMI≥25 (obese: OG) and BMI<25 kg/m 2 (non-obese: NOG). Nutritional data disclosed that intakes were high for protein and saturated fat, low for carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fat and Mg and normal for the other nutrients, according to recommended dietary allowances (RDA). Mg values in red blood cells (RBC-Mg) and plasma (P-Mg), were determined, as were fasting glucose, and insulin levels, Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA), body mass index (BMI), body fat percent (BF %), abdominal fat (AF) and free fat mass (FFM). Results: RBC-Mg values were low in both groups when compared with normal values. There were significant differences in body composition parameters, HOMA and insulin levels, with higher basal insulin levels in OG. RBC-Mg was directly correlated with insulin, HOMA and FFM in both groups, according to Pearson correlations. HOMA in OG was also directly correlated with BMI, FFM and AF. In NOG, HOMA was only
We investigated the mechanical properties of the triceps surae between professional, junior, and ... more We investigated the mechanical properties of the triceps surae between professional, junior, and nonfootball players. Fifty-nine men participated in this study. The mechanical properties of the right legs' triceps surae were measured in vivo using a free oscillation technique; no significant differences existed between the groups. The mean results for musculo-articular stiffness, damping coefficient, and damping ratio were as follows: professional football players (21523 N.m-1 , 330.8 N.s.m-1 , and 0.201); junior football players (21063 N.m-1 , 274.4 N.s.m-1 , and 0.173); and non-players (19457 N.m-1 , 281.5 N.s.m-1 , and 0.184). When analyzed according to position, the results were as follows: defender
There is a lack of research into the relationship between obesity and muscle-tendon unit stiffnes... more There is a lack of research into the relationship between obesity and muscle-tendon unit stiffness in postmenopausal women. Muscle-tendon unit stiffness appears to affect human motion performance and excessive and insufficient stiffness can increase the risk of bone and soft tissue injuries, respectively. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between muscle-tendon unit stiffness and obesity in postmenopausal women.
The Sapotaceae family have great economic importance as a raw material for many products in socie... more The Sapotaceae family have great economic importance as a raw material for many products in society. The present work, based on specialized bibliography, relates the taxons, secretory structures and substances used for the industry and in traditional communities.
RESUMO: O objetivo da presente investigação foi verificar a correlação entre o nível de atividade... more RESUMO: O objetivo da presente investigação foi verificar a correlação entre o nível de atividade física e idade de mulheres idosas residentes em Belém, Pará -Brasil. A amostra foi constituída de 775 idosas com idade entre 60 e 80 anos (70±6 anos; IMC: 26,7±4,1 kg/m 2). Para verificar o nível de atividade física foi utilizado International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) versão curta. O teste estatístico de Cluster Analysis foi usado para dividir o universo observado em três classes de níveis de atividade física, apresentando 66,6%, 31,0% e 2,3% para as classificações pouco ativo, ativo e muito ativo, respectivamente. O protocolo estatístico do Qui-Quadrado de Pearson apresentou associações significativas entre os escores do IPAQ e grupo etário (r= 0,602; p<0,001). Assim o estudo indica que quanto maior é a idade, menor é o nível de atividade física no idoso. ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between physical activity level and age of elder...
5.96±4.92 years. Anthropometric characteristics and blood pressure were measured. Blood was taken... more 5.96±4.92 years. Anthropometric characteristics and blood pressure were measured. Blood was taken at 8 am for: fasting glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, apolipoprotein A (ApoA), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen, FSH, LH, prolactin (PRL), estradiol (E 2), progesterone (P), testosterone (T) and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). Results: Significant differences between groups were found for: weight, BMI, waist, hips circumference, waist/hip ratio, diastolic blood pressure, Lp(a), FSH, LH, PRL (all p<0.01) and fasting glucose (p<0.05). In obese women significant negative correlations were found for: FSH and fasting glucose, SHBG and LDL, SHBG and TC, SHBG and fasting glucose, BMI and HDL, WC and HDL. In controls positive correlation was detected between LH and HDL. Conclusion: Hypoestrogenism in the menopause induce gaining weight leading to metabolic syndrome with all complications. Appropriate estroprogestogen therapy initiating on time in the menopause and special dietary regimen can prevent metabolic syndrome.
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2004
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the association between magnesium (Mg), body com... more Objective: This study was conducted to determine the association between magnesium (Mg), body composition and insulin resistance in 136 sedentary postmenopausal women, 50 to 77 years of age. Methods: Diabetics, hypertensives and women on hormonal replacement therapy were excluded and the remaining 74 were divided according to BMI≥25 (obese: OG) and BMI<25 kg/m 2 (non-obese: NOG). Nutritional data disclosed that intakes were high for protein and saturated fat, low for carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fat and Mg and normal for the other nutrients, according to recommended dietary allowances (RDA). Mg values in red blood cells (RBC-Mg) and plasma (P-Mg), were determined, as were fasting glucose, and insulin levels, Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA), body mass index (BMI), body fat percent (BF %), abdominal fat (AF) and free fat mass (FFM). Results: RBC-Mg values were low in both groups when compared with normal values. There were significant differences in body composition parameters, HOMA and insulin levels, with higher basal insulin levels in OG. RBC-Mg was directly correlated with insulin, HOMA and FFM in both groups, according to Pearson correlations. HOMA in OG was also directly correlated with BMI, FFM and AF. In NOG, HOMA was only
We investigated the mechanical properties of the triceps surae between professional, junior, and ... more We investigated the mechanical properties of the triceps surae between professional, junior, and nonfootball players. Fifty-nine men participated in this study. The mechanical properties of the right legs' triceps surae were measured in vivo using a free oscillation technique; no significant differences existed between the groups. The mean results for musculo-articular stiffness, damping coefficient, and damping ratio were as follows: professional football players (21523 N.m-1 , 330.8 N.s.m-1 , and 0.201); junior football players (21063 N.m-1 , 274.4 N.s.m-1 , and 0.173); and non-players (19457 N.m-1 , 281.5 N.s.m-1 , and 0.184). When analyzed according to position, the results were as follows: defender
There is a lack of research into the relationship between obesity and muscle-tendon unit stiffnes... more There is a lack of research into the relationship between obesity and muscle-tendon unit stiffness in postmenopausal women. Muscle-tendon unit stiffness appears to affect human motion performance and excessive and insufficient stiffness can increase the risk of bone and soft tissue injuries, respectively. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between muscle-tendon unit stiffness and obesity in postmenopausal women.
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