Publications by authors named "Maral Hashemzadeh"
During psychological distress, breastmilk cortisol levels are increased and may affect infant temperament and behavior. We studied the association of maternal psychological distress and milk cortisol with infant temperament and growth. Using a cross-sectional design, 140 mother-infant dyads were studied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study examined whether maternal nutrition knowledge could help reduce the risk of obesity in children from food-insecure households compared to those from food-secure households. This cross-sectional study was performed on 327 mothers and their children. The children, aged 6-12 years, were recruited from primary schools throughout Shiraz, Iran.
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- - The study investigated how maternal food and nutrition literacy (FNL) impacts children's eating habits in food-insecure households, aiming to enhance nutrition choices despite limited resources.
- - Involving 327 children and their mothers, the research utilized various assessment tools to evaluate FNL, food security, and dietary habits, revealing that higher maternal FNL was linked to better eating habits and lower consumption of unhealthy foods.
- - Results indicated that while FNL positively influenced dietary choices across both food-secure and food-insecure groups, its effects were more pronounced in food-insecure households, suggesting FNL may help mitigate the adverse effects of food insecurity on children's nutrition.
Background: Food insecurity affects diet and nutrition intakes. We explored the relationship between food insecurity and dietary intakes in a group of Iranian women.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was performed on 190 healthy females aged 20-55 years attending primary healthcare centers in Shiraz.
Background: The present systematic review and meta-analysis sought to evaluate the effects of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation on glycemic control, adipokines, cytokines, malondialdehyde (MDA) and liver function enzymes in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Methods: Relevant studies were obtained by searching the PubMed, SCOPUS and Web of Science databases (from inception to January 2023). Weighted mean differences (WMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled using a random-effects model.
Background: Investigations on food insecurity have shown that food insecurity is inversely associated with health. We examined the association of food insecurity and cardiometabolic risk factors in women living in Shiraz, Iran.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was performed on 190 females.
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- The study examines how different dietary patterns affect blood pressure (BP) in Iranian adolescents, using a representative sample of 557 participants aged 12-19 years.
- Three main dietary patterns were identified, but only the Western diet, characterized by high consumption of sugary drinks, processed foods, and fats, showed a significant link to elevated BP levels.
- Results indicated that adolescents with a higher adherence to the Western dietary pattern had notably higher systolic and mean BP compared to those with a lower adherence, suggesting the need for further research to confirm these associations.