Parvin Mirmiran

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Country: Iran

Publications

  1. ncbi Dietary total antioxidant capacity and the occurrence of metabolic syndrome and its components after a 3-year follow-up in adults: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Zahra Bahadoran
    Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No 46 Arghavan e gharbi St, Farahzadi Blv, Shahrak e Ghods, 19395 4741 Tehran, Iran
    Nutr Metab (Lond) 9:70. 2012
  2. ncbi Magnesium intake and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adults: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19395 4763, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 15:693-701. 2012
  3. ncbi Dietary fructose and risk of metabolic syndrome in adults: Tehran Lipid and Glucose study
    Firoozeh Hosseini-Esfahani
    Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No 46 Arghavan e gharbi St, Farahzadi Blv, Shahrak e Ghods, Tehran, 19395 4741, Iran
    Nutr Metab (Lond) 8:50. 2011
  4. ncbi Combined effects of saturated fat and cholesterol intakes on serum lipids: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute of Endocrine Sciences, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Nutrition 25:526-31. 2009
  5. ncbi Validity and reliability of a nutrition screening tool in hospitalized patients
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Nutrition 27:647-52. 2011
  6. ncbi Does dietary intake by Tehranian adults align with the 2005 dietary guidelines for Americans? Observations from the Tehran lipid and glucose study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    J Health Popul Nutr 29:39-52. 2011
  7. 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
  8. ncbi Clustering of metabolic abnormalities in adolescents with the hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Am J Clin Nutr 83:36-46; quiz 183-4. 2006
  9. ncbi Inverse association between fruit, legume, and cereal fiber and the risk of metabolic syndrome: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Somayeh Hosseinpour-Niazi
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Diabetes Res Clin Pract 94:276-83. 2011
  10. ncbi Intrafamilial associations of lipid profiles and the role of nutrition: the Tehran lipid and glucose study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Ann Nutr Metab 52:68-73. 2008

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  1. ncbi Dietary total antioxidant capacity and the occurrence of metabolic syndrome and its components after a 3-year follow-up in adults: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Zahra Bahadoran
    Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No 46 Arghavan e gharbi St, Farahzadi Blv, Shahrak e Ghods, 19395 4741 Tehran, Iran
    Nutr Metab (Lond) 9:70. 2012
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  2. ncbi Magnesium intake and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adults: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19395 4763, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 15:693-701. 2012
    ..We examined the association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components with dietary intakes of Mg in Tehran adults...
  3. ncbi Dietary fructose and risk of metabolic syndrome in adults: Tehran Lipid and Glucose study
    Firoozeh Hosseini-Esfahani
    Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No 46 Arghavan e gharbi St, Farahzadi Blv, Shahrak e Ghods, Tehran, 19395 4741, Iran
    Nutr Metab (Lond) 8:50. 2011
    ..abstract:..
  4. ncbi Combined effects of saturated fat and cholesterol intakes on serum lipids: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute of Endocrine Sciences, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Nutrition 25:526-31. 2009
    ..This study investigated the combined effect of saturated fat and cholesterol intake on serum lipids among Tehranian adults...
  5. ncbi Validity and reliability of a nutrition screening tool in hospitalized patients
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Nutrition 27:647-52. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of this questionnaire in patients on admission to the hospital in Tehran...
  6. ncbi Does dietary intake by Tehranian adults align with the 2005 dietary guidelines for Americans? Observations from the Tehran lipid and glucose study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    J Health Popul Nutr 29:39-52. 2011
    ..The results revealed that the dietary patterns of most Tehranian adults did not comply with the 2005 DGA and nutritional goals of WHO/Food and Agriculture Organization...
  7. 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...
  8. ncbi Clustering of metabolic abnormalities in adolescents with the hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Am J Clin Nutr 83:36-46; quiz 183-4. 2006
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  9. ncbi Inverse association between fruit, legume, and cereal fiber and the risk of metabolic syndrome: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Somayeh Hosseinpour-Niazi
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Diabetes Res Clin Pract 94:276-83. 2011
    ..To evaluate the association between total dietary fiber and its types and sources with the risk of MetS...
  10. ncbi Intrafamilial associations of lipid profiles and the role of nutrition: the Tehran lipid and glucose study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Ann Nutr Metab 52:68-73. 2008
    ..The role of gene and environment in the genesis of abnormal lipid profile is still a controversial issue...
  11. 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...
  12. ncbi Dietary protein intake is associated with favorable cardiometabolic risk factors in adults: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shahrak e Ghods, Tehran 19395 4741, Iran
    Nutr Res 32:169-76. 2012
    ..125, P = .01). In conclusion, higher dietary protein intake was associated with enhanced HDL-C levels, WC, and diastolic BP, and a higher ratio of A/P protein intake was related with lower serum fasting glucose andWC...
  13. ncbi Does the diet of Tehranian adults ensure compliance with nutritional targets? Observations from the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Firoozeh Hosseini-Esfahani
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19395 4763, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 14:1539-48. 2011
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  14. ncbi Reduction in incidence of type 2 diabetes by lifestyle intervention in a middle eastern community
    Hadi Harati
    Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Am J Prev Med 38:628-636.e1. 2010
    ..Very few studies have used community-based interventions for primary prevention of Type 2 diabetes, and the direct effect of such interventions on diabetes incidence is relatively unknown...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. ncbi Dietary patterns by reduced rank regression predicting changes in obesity indices in a cohort study: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Roya Sherafat-Kazemzadeh
    Nutrition Department, Faculty of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 19:22-32. 2010
    ..To examine the association between dietary patterns and obesity indices (BMI, WC, WHR) among Tehranian adults in a 6-year follow-up study...
  18. ncbi Prevention of non-communicable disease in a population in nutrition transition: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study phase II
    Fereidoun Azizi
    Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University M C, Tehran, Iran
    Trials 10:5. 2009
    ..The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of lifestyle modification in preventing or postponing the development of NCD risk factors and outcomes in the TLGS population...
  19. ncbi Under-reporting of energy intake affects estimates of nutrient intakes
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 15:459-64. 2006
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  20. ncbi The association between diet quality indices and obesity: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Golaleh Asghari
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I R Iran
    Arch Iran Med 15:599-605. 2012
    ..The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of diet quality indices in predicting obesity and abdominal obesity in a population in nutrition transition...
  21. ncbi Dietary trends in the Middle East and North Africa: an ecological study (1961 to 2007)
    Mahdieh Golzarand
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 15:1835-44. 2012
    ..This necessitates the evaluation of dietary patterns in these regions. The present study aimed to assess changes in dietary patterns in Middle Eastern and North African countries between 1961 and 2007...
  22. 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...
  23. ncbi A prospective study of determinants of the metabolic syndrome in adults
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Research Institute for Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P O Box 19395 4763, Tehran, Iran
    Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 18:567-73. 2008
    ..The objective of this study was to evaluate determinants of the metabolic syndrome in adults in a prospective study...
  24. ncbi Fruit and vegetable consumption and risk factors for cardiovascular disease
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University M C, PO Box 19395 4763 Tehran, Iran
    Metabolism 58:460-8. 2009
    ..Consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with lower concentrations of total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and with the risk of CVD per se in a dose-response manner...
  25. ncbi Nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice of Tehranian adults and their relation to serum lipid and lipoproteins: Tehran lipid and glucose study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran mirmiran endocrine ac ir
    Ann Nutr Metab 56:233-40. 2010
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  26. 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...
  27. ncbi Diet composition and body mass index in Tehranian adults
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I.R. Iran
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 15:224-30. 2006
    ..In conclusion, energy from fat was found to be independently and positively associated with obesity in adults. No other association was observed between energy from protein and carbohydrate with BMI...
  28. ncbi Comparison of anthropometric and biochemical indices of adolescents born during and after the Iran-Iraq war; Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Azra Ramezankhani
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute of Endocrine Sciences, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Arch Iran Med 14:27-31. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to compare anthropometric and biochemical indices of adolescent boys and girls born during and after the Iran-Iraq war...
  29. 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...
  30. ncbi Does a text messaging intervention improve knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding iodine deficiency and iodized salt consumption?
    Ladan Mehran
    Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 15:2320-5. 2012
    ..To determine the effectiveness of implementation of a prevention programme via mobile phone text messaging in enhancing knowledge, attitudes and practice concerning iodine deficiency and iodized salt consumption...
  31. ncbi Legume intake is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome in adults
    Somayeh Hosseinpour-Niazi
    Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Arch Iran Med 15:538-44. 2012
    ..Studies on the association between legume intake and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are sparse. The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between legume intake, MetS, and its components...
  32. ncbi Reproducibility and relative validity of food group intake in a food frequency questionnaire developed for the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Firoozeh Hosseini Esfahani
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    J Epidemiol 20:150-8. 2010
    ..To examine the validity and reproducibility of food groups in the semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) developed for the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS)...
  33. ncbi Correlates of under- and over-reporting of energy intake in Tehranians: body mass index and lifestyle-related factors
    Fereidoun Azizi
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I R Iran
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 14:54-9. 2005
    ..01). The results showed a high prevalence of misreporting of energy intake in Tehran. This phenomenon is related to age, obesity and smoking habits...
  34. 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...
  35. 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...
  36. ncbi Effect of broccoli sprouts on insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind clinical trial
    Zahra Bahadoran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Int J Food Sci Nutr 63:767-71. 2012
    ..After 4 weeks, consumption of 10 g/d BSP resulted in a significant decrease in serum insulin concentration and HOMA-IR (p = 0.05 for treatment effect). Therefore, broccoli sprouts may improve IR in type 2 diabetic patients...
  37. ncbi Fast food consumption in Iranian adults; dietary intake and cardiovascular risk factors: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Zahra Bahadoran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Arch Iran Med 15:346-51. 2012
    ..This study aims to determine fast food consumption status among young and middle-aged Iranian adults, and to assess its impact on dietary intake and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors...
  38. ncbi Which food patterns are predictors of obesity in Tehranian adults?
    Firoozeh Hosseini-Esfahani
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    J Nutr Educ Behav 44:564-73. 2012
    ..To determine whether changes in food patterns over a period of 6 years were related to obesity in Tehranian adults...
  39. ncbi Association between interaction and ratio of ω-3 and ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid and the metabolic syndrome in adults
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Nutrition 28:856-63. 2012
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  40. ncbi Reliability, comparative validity and stability of dietary patterns derived from an FFQ in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Golaleh Asghari
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Br J Nutr 108:1109-17. 2012
    ..Although the Western pattern was found to be fairly stable, the Iranian Traditional pattern was mostly unstable over the 8 years of the study period...
  41. ncbi Trends of obesity and abdominal obesity in Tehranian adults: a cohort study
    Farhad Hosseinpanah
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    BMC Public Health 9:426. 2009
    ..Considering the increasing trend of obesity reported in current data, this study was conducted to examine trends of obesity and abdominal obesity among Tehranian adults during a median follow-up of 6.6 years...
  42. ncbi Reliability and relative validity of an FFQ for nutrients in the Tehran lipid and glucose study
    Parvin Mirmiran
    1Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19395 4763, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 13:654-62. 2010
    ..To describe the relative validity and reliability of the FFQ used for assessing nutrient intakes of participants in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS)...
  43. ncbi Estimation of energy requirements for adults: 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 73:193-200. 2003
    ..There is high frequency of under-reporting of energy intake in women. Lifestyle modifications to improve dietary habits and to increase physical activity are recommended to decrease overweight and obesity in urban population of Tehran...
  44. ncbi Comparative evaluation of anthropometric measures to predict cardiovascular risk factors in Tehranian adult women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19 395-4763, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 9:61-9. 2006
    ..CONCLUSION: It is concluded that WC is the best screening measure for cardiovascular risk factors, compared with BMI, WHR and WHtR, in Tehranian adult women...
  45. 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...
  46. ncbi Larger hip circumference independently contributed to reduced metabolic risks in Tehranian adult women
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 19395-4763, Tehran, I.R. Iran
    Int J Cardiol 108:338-45. 2006
    ..CONCLUSION: Hip circumference is independently and inversely associated with metabolic risk factors. This study underscores the importance of continuing to measure hip circumference in epidemiologic surveys in Tehranian adult women...
  47. ncbi Dietary fatty acid composition and metabolic syndrome in Tehranian adults
    Azita Hekmatdoost
    Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Nutrition 27:1002-7. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between dietary FA composition and metabolic syndrome in Tehranian adults...
  48. 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...
  49. 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...
  50. ncbi Trends in risk factors for cardiovascular disease among Iranian adolescents: the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study, 1999-2008
    Firoozeh Hosseini-Esfahani
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    J Epidemiol 21:319-28. 2011
    ..Data on obesity status collected during 3 surveys were used to evaluate these trends in obesity and dyslipidemia among Tehranian adolescents and to assess the likelihood of risk factors for cardiovascular disease...
  51. 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...
  52. ncbi Is there an independent association between waist-to-hip ratio and cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese women?
    Fereidoun Azizi
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P O Box 19395 4763, Tehran, I R, Iran
    Int J Cardiol 101:39-46. 2005
    ....
  53. 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...
  54. ncbi Evaluation of waist circumference to predict cardiova scular risk factors in an overweight Tehranian population: findings from Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
    Int J Vitam Nutr Res 75:347-56. 2005
    ..The classic cut-off points of WC failed to provide adequate evidence for the use of WC in detecting cardiovascular risk factors. Further studies should be conducted to determine optimal WC cut-off points for Iranians...
  55. ncbi Effect of pomegranate seed oil on serum TNF-α level in dyslipidemic patients
    Golaleh Asghari
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Int J Food Sci Nutr 63:368-71. 2012
    ..28 ± 3.79 pg/ml in the PSO group (P = NS). Corresponding values in the placebo group were 12.46 ± 1.67 versus 13.14 ± 1.67 pg/ml (P = NS). In conclusion, administration of PSO in dyslipidemic patients does not affect the serum TNF-α...
  56. ncbi The effect of type of delivery and povidone-iodine application at delivery on cord dried-blood-specimen thyrotropin level and the rate of hyperthyrotropinemia in mature and normal-birth-weight neonates residing in an iodine-replete area: report of Tehran
    Arash Ordookhani
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Thyroid 17:1097-102. 2007
    ..To evaluate the effects of delivery type and of povidone-iodine disinfection at delivery on cord dried-blood-specimen (DBS) thyrotropin (TSH) concentrations...
  57. ncbi Assessment of thyroid function and urinary and breast milk iodine concentrations in healthy newborns and their mothers in Tehran
    Arash Ordookhani
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 67:175-9. 2007
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  58. 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...
  59. ncbi Performance of different definitions of metabolic syndrome for children and adolescents in a 6-year follow-up: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS)
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Diabetes Res Clin Pract 89:327-33. 2010
    ..To assess the utility of different definitions of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) in predicting adulthood MetS among Tehranian adolescents in a 6-year follow-up...
  60. ncbi Seasonal variation of neonatal transient hyperthyrotropinemia in Tehran province, 1998-2005
    Arash Ordookhani
    Endocrine Research Center, Taleghani Hospital, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Chronobiol Int 27:1854-69. 2010
    ..THT occurs significantly more in winter than in other seasons, and this suggests a possible role for time-varying factor(s) contributing to its seasonal preponderance...
  61. ncbi Whole-grain intake and the prevalence of hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype in Tehranian adults
    Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Am J Clin Nutr 81:55-63. 2005
    ..00, 1.38, 1.65, and 2.1; P for trend = 0.01). CONCLUSION: Whole-grain intake is inversely and refined-grain intake is positively associated with the risk of HW...
  62. ncbi Evaluation of the impact of an iodine supplementation programme on severely iodine-deficient schoolchildren with hypothyroidism
    Nahid Salarkia
    National Nutrition Research Institute, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Public Health Nutr 6:529-33. 2003
    ..CONCLUSION: This study showed that euthyroidism induced by administration of iodised oil in iodine-deficient schoolchildren with hypothyroidism is sustained following the consumption of iodised salt...
  63. ncbi Adherence to dietary recommendations and risk of metabolic syndrome: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Firoozeh Hosseini-Esfahani
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 19395 4763 Tehran, Iran
    Metabolism 59:1833-42. 2010
    ..001). Consuming a diet consistent with new dietary guidelines was associated with lower risk of MetS prevalence and some of its risk factors. Preventive interventions for MetS risk reduction should focus on the overall dietary pattern...
  64. ncbi Evaluation of iodine nutritional status in Tehran, Iran: iodine deficiency within iodine sufficiency
    Pantea Nazeri
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Thyroid 20:1399-406. 2010
    ..Previous studies have reported sustainable elimination of iodine deficiency disorders in Iran. The aim of this study was to evaluate the iodine nutritional status in Tehran in 2009...
  65. ncbi Adult height and risk of coronary heart disease: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Golaleh Asghari
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    J Epidemiol 22:348-52. 2012
    ..We assessed the relationship between height and coronary heart disease (CHD) in an urban population of Tehran...
  66. ncbi Broccoli sprouts powder could improve serum triglyceride and oxidized LDL/LDL-cholesterol ratio in type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
    Zahra Bahadoran
    Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Diabetes Res Clin Pract 96:348-54. 2012
    ..In this study, broccoli sprout powder (BSP), a good source of bioactive components, was used as supplementary treatment in type 2 diabetic patients...
  67. ncbi Eighteen years of continuously sustained elimination of iodine deficiency in the Islamic Republic of Iran: the vitality of periodic monitoring
    Hossien Delshad
    Endocrine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
    Thyroid 22:415-21. 2012
    ..The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of sustained consumption of iodized salt by Iranian households and the current status of iodine nutrition in all 30 provinces of Iran...
  68. ncbi Transient neonatal hypothyroidism is associated with elevated serum anti-thyroglobulin antibody levels in newborns and their mothers
    Arash Ordookhani
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    J Pediatr 150:315-7, 317.e2. 2007
    ..7%) of those with "transient hyperthyrotropinemia and normal" diagnoses (P = .0005), but positivity was similar in newborns with transient hyperthyrotropinemia versus normal neonates (P = .397)...
  69. ncbi Cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly: the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Fereidoun Azizi
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshi University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    J Cardiovasc Risk 10:65-73. 2003
    ..Because the proportion of elderly individuals in the population is on the rise, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among the Tehran urban elderly population...
  70. ncbi Validity and reliability of the Iranian version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ 4.0 (PedsQL™) Generic Core Scales in children
    Parisa Amiri
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Health Qual Life Outcomes 10:3. 2012
    ..This study aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the Iranian version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ 4.0 (PedsQL™ 4.0) Generic Core Scales in children...
  71. ncbi A qualitative difference. Patients' views of hospital food service in Iran
    Mahsa Jessri
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Appetite 57:530-3. 2011
    ..Understanding patients' experience makes it possible to improve feeding arrangements, with a positive impact upon patients' nutrition...
  72. ncbi Congenital hypothyroidism in Iran
    Arash Ordookhani
    Endocrine Research Center, Teleghani Hospital, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Indian J Pediatr 70:625-8. 2003
    ..Urinary iodine excretion was between 12-22 (n=3) and 40-42.5 (n=5) microg/dL in 10 eutopic neonates (2 not assessed). CONCLUSION: Parental consanguinity and iodine excess could be the causative factors for the high incidence of CH...
  73. ncbi Familial aggregation of the metabolic syndrome: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Fereidoun Azizi
    Endocrine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University M C, Tehran, I R Iran
    Ann Nutr Metab 54:189-96. 2009
    ..Familial aggregation of the metabolic syndrome has been reported in some nations. The aim of this study was to evaluate familial aggregation of the metabolic syndrome in Tehranian families...
  74. ncbi Effect of pomegranate seed oil on hyperlipidaemic subjects: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
    Parvin Mirmiran
    Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Br J Nutr 104:402-6. 2010
    ..It is concluded that administration of PSO for 4 weeks in hyperlipidaemic subjects had favourable effects on lipid profiles including TAG and TAG:HDL-C ratio...
  75. ncbi Leisure Time Physical Activity and Its Determinants among Adults in Tehran: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
    Amir Abbas Momenan
    Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    Int J Prev Med 2:243-51. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to assess leisure time physical activity and its determinants among adults in Tehran...
  76. ncbi The relation between serum ferritin and goiter, urinary iodine and thyroid hormone concentration
    Fereidoun Azizi
    Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I R Iran
    Int J Vitam Nutr Res 72:296-9. 2002
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  77. ncbi Efficacy of the Atkins diet as therapy for intractable epilepsy in children
    Seyed Hassan Tonekaboni
    Research Institute of Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti Medical University, Shariati Avenue, Tehran, Iran
    Arch Iran Med 13:492-7. 2010
    ..The Atkins diet may also induce ketosis without those restrictions. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of a modified Atkins diet in children with intractable childhood epilepsy...