Leila Azadbakht

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Affiliation: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Country: Iran

Publications

  1. ncbi Breakfast eating pattern and its association with dietary quality indices and anthropometric measurements in young women in Isfahan
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Department of Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Electronic address
    Nutrition 29:420-5. 2013
  2. ncbi Dietary energy density is inversely associated with the diet quality indices among Iranian young adults
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 58:29-35. 2012
  3. ncbi Dietary energy density is favorably associated with dietary diversity score among female university students in Isfahan
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Nutrition 28:991-5. 2012
  4. ncbi Soy-protein consumption and kidney-related biomarkers among type 2 diabetics: a crossover, randomized clinical trial
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, and Food Security and Nutrition Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Ren Nutr 19:479-86. 2009
  5. ncbi Dietary diversity score is related to obesity and abdominal adiposity among Iranian female youth
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 14:62-9. 2011
  6. ncbi Effects of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan on cardiovascular risks among type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized crossover clinical trial
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Diabetes Care 34:55-7. 2011
  7. ncbi Red meat intake is associated with metabolic syndrome and the plasma C-reactive protein concentration in women
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Nutr 139:335-9. 2009
  8. ncbi Effect of soy drink replacement in a weight reducing diet on anthropometric values and blood pressure among overweight and obese female youths
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 20:383-9. 2011
  9. ncbi Dietary soya intake alters plasma antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation in postmenopausal women with the metabolic syndrome
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, PO Box 81745, Iran
    Br J Nutr 98:807-13. 2007
  10. ncbi Dietary and non-dietary determinants of central adiposity among Tehrani women
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Public Health Nutr 11:528-34. 2008

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  1. ncbi Breakfast eating pattern and its association with dietary quality indices and anthropometric measurements in young women in Isfahan
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Department of Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Electronic address
    Nutrition 29:420-5. 2013
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  2. ncbi Dietary energy density is inversely associated with the diet quality indices among Iranian young adults
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 58:29-35. 2012
    ..05). Dietary energy density was inversely associated with the diet quality indices among Iranian young women adults...
  3. ncbi Dietary energy density is favorably associated with dietary diversity score among female university students in Isfahan
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Nutrition 28:991-5. 2012
    ..To report the relation between dietary energy density and dietary diversity score (DDS) in Isfahanian female university students...
  4. ncbi Soy-protein consumption and kidney-related biomarkers among type 2 diabetics: a crossover, randomized clinical trial
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, and Food Security and Nutrition Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Ren Nutr 19:479-86. 2009
    ..This study sought to assess the effects of soy-protein consumption on renal-related markers among type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy...
  5. ncbi Dietary diversity score is related to obesity and abdominal adiposity among Iranian female youth
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 14:62-9. 2011
    ..The present study was conducted to report the relationship among dietary diversity score (DDS), obesity and abdominal adiposity among female university students...
  6. ncbi Effects of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan on cardiovascular risks among type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized crossover clinical trial
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Diabetes Care 34:55-7. 2011
    ..To determine the effects of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating pattern on cardiometabolic risks in type 2 diabetic patients...
  7. ncbi Red meat intake is associated with metabolic syndrome and the plasma C-reactive protein concentration in women
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Nutr 139:335-9. 2009
    ..98; P-trend <0.01). In conclusion, increased red meat consumption is cross-sectionally associated with greater risk of metabolic syndrome and inflammation. Further prospective investigations will be needed to confirm this finding...
  8. ncbi Effect of soy drink replacement in a weight reducing diet on anthropometric values and blood pressure among overweight and obese female youths
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 20:383-9. 2011
    ..Therefore, we are going to determine the effects of soy drink replacements on the weight, waist circumference and blood pressure among overweight and obese female youths...
  9. ncbi Dietary soya intake alters plasma antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation in postmenopausal women with the metabolic syndrome
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, PO Box 81745, Iran
    Br J Nutr 98:807-13. 2007
    ..9 % (P < 0.01) in the soya nut period and - 9.4 % (P < 0.01) in the soya protein diet). We conclude that soya consumption reduces plasma MDA and increases plasma TAC levels in postmenopausal women with the metabolic syndrome...
  10. ncbi Dietary and non-dietary determinants of central adiposity among Tehrani women
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Public Health Nutr 11:528-34. 2008
    ..To determine the correlates of central adiposity...
  11. ncbi Soy protein intake, cardiorenal indices, and C-reactive protein in type 2 diabetes with nephropathy: a longitudinal randomized clinical trial
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, P O Box 81745, Iran
    Diabetes Care 31:648-54. 2008
    ..To determine the effects of long-term soy consumption on cardiovascular risks, we measured C-reactive protein (CRP) and kidney function indexes among type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy...
  12. ncbi Soy consumption, markers of inflammation, and endothelial function: a cross-over study in postmenopausal women with the metabolic syndrome
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Diabetes Care 30:967-73. 2007
    ..To determine the effects of soy consumption on markers of inflammation and endothelial function in postmenopausal women with the metabolic syndrome...
  13. ncbi Fruit and vegetable intakes, C-reactive protein, and the metabolic syndrome
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Human Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Am J Clin Nutr 84:1489-97. 2006
    ..Limited data on the relation between the risk of the metabolic syndrome and fruit and vegetable intakes and inflammatory marker concentrations are available...
  14. ncbi Dietary patterns, insulin resistance, and prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Am J Clin Nutr 85:910-8. 2007
    ..Although individual foods and nutrients have been associated with the metabolic syndrome, whether dietary patterns identified by factor analysis are also associated with this syndrome is not known...
  15. ncbi Soy inclusion in the diet improves features of the metabolic syndrome: a randomized crossover study in postmenopausal women
    Leila Azadbakht
    Department of Human Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Am J Clin Nutr 85:735-41. 2007
    ..Little evidence exists regarding the effects of soy consumption on the metabolic syndrome in humans...
  16. ncbi Home use of vegetable oils, markers of systemic inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction among women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, and the Food Security and Nutrition Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Am J Clin Nutr 88:913-21. 2008
    ..Most knowledge about adverse health effects of trans fats was mainly derived from studies done in Western populations of European or American origins; few data are available in the understudied region of the Middle East...
  17. ncbi Dietary patterns and markers of systemic inflammation among Iranian women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan PO Box 81745, Iran
    J Nutr 137:992-8. 2007
    ..04, P < 0.05) when we controlled for confounders including BMI and WC. The findings suggest an independent association between major dietary patterns and plasma concentrations of markers of inflammation...
  18. ncbi Sleep deprivation is associated with lower diet quality indices and higher rate of general and central obesity among young female students in Iran
    Fahimeh Haghighatdoost
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Nutrition 28:1146-50. 2012
    ..However, little is known about the relationship between sleep duration and the quality of diets. Therefore, we aimed to compare the diet quality indices and anthropometric measures between short and longer sleepers...
  19. ncbi Consumption of energy-dense diets in relation to cardiometabolic abnormalities among Iranian women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 15:868-75. 2012
    ..To assess the association between dietary energy density and the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors among Iranian adult women...
  20. ncbi Dairy consumption and circulating levels of inflammatory markers among Iranian women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Public Health Nutr 13:1395-402. 2010
    ..The current study was undertaken to assess the association between the consumption of high-fat and low-fat dairy products and circulating levels of inflammatory markers among Tehrani women aged 40-60 years...
  21. ncbi Do lifestyle interventions work in developing countries? Findings from the Isfahan Healthy Heart Program in the Islamic Republic of Iran
    Nizal Sarrafzadegan
    Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Bull World Health Organ 87:39-50. 2009
    ..To assess the effects of a comprehensive, integrated community-based lifestyle intervention on diet, physical activity and smoking in two Iranian communities...
  22. ncbi Food intake patterns may explain the high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among Iranian women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, and Food Security and Nutrition Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan PO Box 81745, Iran
    J Nutr 138:1469-75. 2008
    ..Eating patterns of this Middle Eastern population might explain the higher prevalence of some cardiovascular risk factors in this region. However, our findings need to be confirmed in other Middle Eastern countries...
  23. ncbi Potato consumption and cardiovascular disease risk factors among Iranian population
    Hossein Khosravi-Boroujeni
    Cardiac Rehabilitation Research Centre, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Int J Food Sci Nutr 63:913-20. 2012
    ..Previous studies investigated the effects of dietary glycaemic index and glycaemic load on cardiovascular risk factors. Little evidence is available regarding the association between potato intake and cardiovascular risk factors in Iran...
  24. ncbi Consumption of hydrogenated versus nonhydrogenated vegetable oils and risk of insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome among Iranian adult women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 81745, Isfahan, Iran
    Diabetes Care 31:223-6. 2008
  25. ncbi Soy milk consumption, inflammation, coagulation, and oxidative stress among type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy
    Maryam Sadat Miraghajani
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Diabetes Care 35:1981-5. 2012
    ..To determine the effects of soy milk consumption compared with cow's milk on inflammation, coagulation, and oxidative stress among patients with diabetic nephropathy...
  26. ncbi Dietary patterns and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among Iranian children
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Nutrition 28:242-9. 2012
    ..This study was conducted to assess the relation of major dietary patterns identified by factor analysis to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a group of Iranian school-age children...
  27. ncbi Legume consumption is inversely associated with serum concentrations of adhesion molecules and inflammatory biomarkers among Iranian women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Food Security Research Center, and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Nutr 142:334-9. 2012
    ..5%, P < 0.01). Legume intake and concentrations of serum amyloid A were not correlated. Legume consumption is inversely associated with serum concentrations of adhesion molecules and inflammatory biomarkers among Iranian women...
  28. ncbi Different kinds of vegetable oils in relation to individual cardiovascular risk factors among Iranian women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Br J Nutr 105:919-27. 2011
    ..Higher intakes of PHVO were associated with a greater risk of individual cardiovascular risk factors, while those of non-HVO were associated with a reduced risk...
  29. ncbi Major dietary patterns in relation to general obesity and central adiposity among Iranian women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health and Food Security and Nutrition Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Nutr 138:358-63. 2008
    ..This study indicates significant associations among major dietary patterns, general obesity, and central adiposity in a Middle-Eastern country. Further prospective investigations are required to confirm such associations...
  30. ncbi Do lifestyle interventions affect dietary diversity score in the general population?
    Nizal Sarrafzadegan
    Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center WHO Collaborating Center in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 81465 1148, Isfahan, Iran
    Public Health Nutr 12:1924-30. 2009
    ..The dietary diversity score (DDS) is a good indicator of diet quality as well as of diet-disease relationships; therefore, the present study was undertaken to reveal the effect of a lifestyle intervention on this index...
  31. ncbi Dietary patterns among pregnant women in the west-north of Iran
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Pak J Biol Sci 11:793-6. 2008
    ..The findings indicated that rural women have better nutritional status than urban women. Future studies should determine factors associated with food consumption pattern in these women...
  32. ncbi Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and lipid profiles in type 2 diabetic patients
    Nazila Kassaian
    Infectious Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Int J Vitam Nutr Res 79:34-9. 2009
    ..Recently use of herbal medicines, have been considered as an alternative for therapeutic usage. So, this study was undertaken to evaluate the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of fenugreek seeds in type 2 diabetic patients...
  33. ncbi Increased levels of inflammation among women with enlarged waist and elevated triglyceride concentrations
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Ann Nutr Metab 57:77-84. 2010
    ..We have evaluated the association between hypertriglyceridemic waist (HW) phenotype, markers of systemic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in women...
  34. ncbi Is the association between salt intake and blood pressure mediated by body mass index and central adiposity?
    Fahimeh Haghighatdoost
    Hypertension Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Arch Iran Med 16:167-71. 2013
    ....
  35. ncbi Concentrated pomegranate juice improves lipid profiles in diabetic patients with hyperlipidemia
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Nutrition, Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    J Med Food 7:305-8. 2004
    ..It is concluded that CPJ consumption may modify heart disease risk factors in hyperlipidemic patients, and its inclusion therefore in their diets may be beneficial...
  36. ncbi The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension eating plan affects C-reactive protein, coagulation abnormalities, and hepatic function tests among type 2 diabetic patients
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center and School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81745, Iran
    J Nutr 141:1083-8. 2011
    ..5 ± 3.4%) (P = 0.03). Among diabetic patients, the DASH diet can play an important role in reducing inflammation, plasma levels of fibrinogen, and liver aminotransferases. Future longer term studies are recommended...
  37. ncbi Evaluation of fatty acid content of some Iranian fast foods with emphasis on trans fatty acids
    Seddigheh Asgary
    Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, PO Box 81465 1148, Iran s_asgari crc mui ac ir
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 18:187-92. 2009
    ..This study showed higher TFAs contents in commercially available fast foods compared to the amounts recommended by dietary guidelines in Iran. Further studies must assess the effects of these fatty acids on human health...
  38. ncbi Effect of consuming salad and yogurt as preload on body weight management and cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized clinical trial
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Int J Food Sci Nutr 64:392-9. 2013
    ..Consuming vegetable salad, yogurt and water as preload leads to greater changes in anthropometric measures and CVD risks...
  39. ncbi Duration of breast-feeding and cardiovascular risk factors among Iranian children and adolescents: The CASPIAN III study
    Vajihe Izadi
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Nutrition 29:744-51. 2013
    ..This study aims to investigate the relationship between BF duration and CVD risk factors in adolescents...
  40. ncbi Development and Evaluation of a Questionnaire for Assessment of Determinants of Weight Disorders among Children and Adolescents: The Caspian-IV Study
    Roya Kelishadi
    Pediatrics Department, Child Growth and Development Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    Int J Prev Med 3:699-705. 2012
    ..This study aimed to develop a valid and wideranging questionnaire for assessment of these parameters in a nationwide sample of Iranian children and adolescents...
  41. ncbi Fast Food Consumption, Quality of Diet, and Obesity among Isfahanian Adolescent Girls
    Mohammad Hossein Rouhani
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Obes 2012:597924. 2012
    ..4% versus 2.9%, P = 0.0001). Conclusion. Fast food consumption is associated with poor diet quality and high prevalence of overweight and obesity among Isfahani adolescents. Prospective data are required to confirm these findings...
  42. ncbi A cross-over trial on soy intake and serum leptin levels in women with metabolic syndrome
    Leila Azadbakht
    Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
    J Res Med Sci 15:317-23. 2010
    ..Soy consumption may affect serum leptin levels and exert its beneficial effects in this way. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of soy consumption on serum leptin levels in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome...
  43. ncbi Diet quality status of most Tehranian adults needs improvement
    Leila Azadbakht
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 14:163-8. 2005
    ..Diets were categorized into: needs improvement (74%); good (23%); and poor (3%). Since the majority of the sample needed to improve their diet, this suggests that nutrition intervention may be needed...
  44. ncbi Trends in overweight, obesity and central fat accumulation among Tehranian adults between 1998-1999 and 2001-2002: Tehran lipid and glucose study
    Fereidoun Azizi
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19395, Tehran, Iran
    Ann Nutr Metab 49:3-8. 2005
    ..Recent estimates show the prevalence of obesity to be increasing at alarming rates. This study was conducted to examine trends of prevalence in overweight, obesity and central fat accumulation among Tehranian adults between 1998 and 2002...
  45. ncbi General obesity and central adiposity in a representative sample of Tehranian adults: prevalence and determinants
    Leila Azadbakht
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Int J Vitam Nutr Res 75:297-304. 2005
    ..The strong associations between obesity and certain life style factors confirm the necessity of multifactorial intervention...
  46. ncbi Predictors of cardiovascular risk factors in Tehranian adolescents: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Fereidoun Azizi
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR, Iran
    Int J Vitam Nutr Res 74:307-12. 2004
    ..Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the major health and social problems in Iran. The aim of this study is to determine the predictors of CVD risk factors in adolescents residing in district 13 of Tehran...
  47. ncbi Dietary diversity score in adolescents - a good indicator of the nutritional adequacy of diets: Tehran lipid and glucose study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19395-4763, Tehran-I.R. Iran
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 13:56-60. 2004
    ..There was a significant and positive correlation between DDS and most of the nutrient adequacy ratios (NARs). It is concluded that DDS is an appropriate method to evaluate nutrient intake adequacy in this group of adolescents...
  48. ncbi Dietary quality-adherence to the dietary guidelines in Tehranian adolescents: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I.R. Iran
    Int J Vitam Nutr Res 75:195-200. 2005
    ..In conclusion, the diets of most Tehranian adolescents need improvement, demonstrating the need for nutrition education in this age group...
  49. ncbi Dairy consumption is inversely associated with the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Tehranian adults
    Leila Azadbakht
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Am J Clin Nutr 82:523-30. 2005
    ..The values of ORs became weaker after further adjustment for calcium intake. CONCLUSION: Dairy consumption is inversely associated with the risk of having metabolic syndrome. It seems that this relation is somewhat attributed to calcium...
  50. ncbi Particle size of LDL is affected by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) step II diet in dyslipidaemic adolescents
    Leila Azadbakht
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Br J Nutr 98:134-9. 2007
    ..4) v. 0.1 (sd 0.4) nanometer, P < 0.001). HDL particle size did not change significantly. NCEP step II diet had a favourable effect on the LDL particle size. The related mechanism needs to be studied in future experimental designs...
  51. ncbi Better dietary adherence and weight maintenance achieved by a long-term moderate-fat diet
    Leila Azadbakht
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19395 4763, Tehran, Iran
    Br J Nutr 97:399-404. 2007
    ..Better dietary adherence with the moderate-fat diet may be the reason for its successful effects...
  52. ncbi Cholesterol-lowering effect of concentrated pomegranate juice consumption in type II diabetic patients with hyperlipidemia
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Department of Human Nutrition, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
    Int J Vitam Nutr Res 76:147-51. 2006
    ..It is concluded that CPJ consumption could modify heart disease risk factors in these hyperlipidemic patients. Therefore, its inclusion in their diets may be beneficial...
  53. ncbi Dietary diversity within food groups: an indicator of specific nutrient adequacy in Tehranian women
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran IR, Iran
    J Am Coll Nutr 25:354-61. 2006
    ..However, to determine the adequacy of a specific nutrient, the diversity scores of specific food groups might be taken into account...
  54. ncbi Dietary diversity score and cardiovascular risk factors in Tehranian adults
    Leila Azadbakht
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 9:728-36. 2006
    ..Increased diversity scores of diets, to increase the variety score for vegetables, may be emphasised in programmes attempting to bring about changes in lifestyle...
  55. ncbi Whole-grain intake, metabolic syndrome, and mortality in older adults
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Am J Clin Nutr 83:1439-40; author reply 1441-2. 2006
  56. ncbi High prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Iranian adolescents
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Obesity (Silver Spring) 14:377-82. 2006
    ..01; girls: 43% vs. 15.2% and 5.0%, respectively, p < 0.01). DISCUSSION: This study provides evidence showing a high prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Iranian adolescents, particularly among overweight adolescents...
  57. ncbi Independent and inverse association of hip circumference with metabolic risk factors in Tehranian adult men
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 19395-4763, Tehran, I.R. Iran
    Prev Med 42:354-7. 2006
    ..91 vs. 1.00) and high serum triglyceride levels (0.73 vs. 1.00) compared to those in the lowest category. CONCLUSION: Hip circumference is independently and negatively associated with metabolic risk factors...
  58. ncbi Prevalence of the hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype in Iranian adolescents
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Am J Prev Med 30:52-8. 2006
    ..7% of adolescents at normal weight (p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence showing that the hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype is prevalent among 6.5% of Tehranian adolescents, and particularly among overweight adolescents...
  59. ncbi Beneficial effects of a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension eating plan on features of the metabolic syndrome
    Leila Azadbakht
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 19395-4763, Tehran, Iran
    Diabetes Care 28:2823-31. 2005
    ..05). CONCLUSIONS: The DASH diet can likely reduce most of the metabolic risks in both men and women; the related mechanisms need further study...
  60. ncbi Dietary behaviour of Tehranian adolescents does not accord with their nutritional knowledge
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19395 4763, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 10:897-901. 2007
    ..To determine the nutritional behaviour of Tehranian adolescents...