Nutrition, Metabolism, and Prevention of NCDs

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NCDs, known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors.

The main types of NCD are cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes mellitus. NCDs disproportionately affect people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

This Research Topic welcomes articles on role of nutrition in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with a focus on LMICs. Articles should be focused but not limited to:

- Prevention, diagnosis, treatment of diet related NCDs;

- Policies and regulations related to nutrition/food intake and public health.

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  • An update of the nutritional situation in eastern Algeria

    Meriem Bencharif (1), Ibrahim Sersar (2), Djamila Touati-Mecheri (3), Abdelnacer Agli (4), Hayet Oulamara (5)
    (1) Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agro-Food Technologies (INATAA), Laboratory of Nutrition and Food Technology (LNTA), University of Brother’s Mentouri Constantine 1 (UFMC1), Algeria ,
    (2) Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agro-Food Technologies (INATAA), Laboratory of Nutrition and Food Technology (LNTA), University of Brother’s Mentouri Constantine 1 (UFMC1). Laboratory of Food, Nutrition, and Health (ALNUTS), University of Salah Boubnider Constantine 3, Algeria ,
    (3) Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agro-Food Technologies (INATAA), Laboratory of Nutrition and Food Technology (LNTA), University of Brother’s Mentouri Constantine 1 (UFMC1), Algeria ,
    (4) Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agro-Food Technologies (INATAA), Laboratory of Nutrition and Food Technology (LNTA), University of Brother’s Mentouri Constantine 1 (UFMC1), Algeria ,
    (5) Laboratory of Food, Nutrition, and Health (ALNUTS), University of Salah Boubnider Constantine 3, Algeria
    S54-S62
    Abstract Views : 556
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  • Update of the Nutrition Situation in Nigeria

    Henrietta Nkechi Ene-Obong (1), Yetunde Alozie (2), Salisu Abubakar (3), Lilian Aburime (4), Oluwatosin Olushola Leshi (5)
    (1) Human nutrition and dietetics unit, department of biochemistry, faculty f basic medical sciences, university of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria ,
    (2) Department home economics, nutrition and dietetics, faculty of agriculture, university of Uyo, Uyo, Qkwa Ibom State, Nigeria ,
    (3) Department of biochemistry, faculty of basic medical sciences, Bayero university, Kano, Nigeria ,
    (4) Human nutrition and dietetics unit, department of biochemistry, faculty f basic medical sciences, university of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria ,
    (5) Department of human nutrition, university of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
    S63-S74
    Abstract Views : 1814
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  • Effect of healthy lifestyle promotion on anthropometric variables, eating behavior and cardiometabolic risk factors in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome

    Latifa Imen Benharrat (1), Azzedine Senouci (2), Wassila Benhabib (3), Khedidja Mekki (4)
    (1) Laboratory of Clinical and Metabolic Nutrition, University Oran 1, Oran 31100, Algeria ,
    (2) Laboratory of Clinical and Metabolic Nutrition, University Oran 1, Oran 31100, Algeria ,
    (3) Department of Epidemiology, University Hospital of Oran, Oran 31037, Algeria ,
    (4) Laboratory of Clinical and Metabolic Nutrition, University Oran 1, Oran 31100, Algeria
    S46-S53
    Abstract Views : 367
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  • Nutrition in contemporary Zimbabwe: a situational analysis

    Tonderayi Mathew Matsungo (1), Prosper Chopera (2)
    (1) Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Zimbabwe. PO Box MP 167, Mt Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe ,
    (2) Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Zimbabwe. PO Box MP 167, Mt Pleasant, Harare , Zimbabwe
    S25-S35
    Abstract Views : 1295
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  • Cross‐sectional association between lifestyle behavior and cardiometabolic biomarkers in west Algerian postmenopausal women

    Amina Tiali (1), Djahida Chenni (2), Mohamed Benyoub (3), Khedidja Mekki (4)
    (1) Laboratory of Clinical and Metabolic Nutrition, University Oran 1, Oran 31100, Algeria ,
    (2) Etablissements Publics de Santé de Proximité (EPSP) Messerguine, Oran, Algeria ,
    (3) Department of Epidemiology, University Hospital of Oran, Oran 31037, Algeria ,
    (4) Laboratory of Clinical and Metabolic Nutrition, University Oran 1, Oran 31100, Algeria
    S7-S16
    Abstract Views : 308
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  • Prevalence and trend of malaria with anemia among under-five children in Jasikan District, Ghana

    William Dormechele (1), George Pokoanti Wak (2), Francis Bruno Zotor (3)
    (1) Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana ,
    (2) Department of Population and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana ,
    (3) Department of Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana
    285-291
    Abstract Views : 549
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  • Statistical study of the relationship between hyperuricemia, dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes in rural population of Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria

    Khalef Lefsih (1), Dalila Dahmani (2), Rabah Cherrad (3), Souad Lalaoui (4), Sarah Amrar (5)
    (1) Biochemistry and microbiology department, FSBSA, University of Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria ,
    (2) Biochemistry laboratory, University Hospital, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria ,
    (3) Epidemiology and preventive medicine department, University Hospital, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria ,
    (4) Biochemistry and microbiology department, FSBSA, University of Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria ,
    (5) Biochemistry and microbiology department, FSBSA, University of Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria
    268-279
    Abstract Views : 331
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  • Association of socioeconomic status, dietary behavior and obesity among Moroccan adults of the region of Rabat: A case-control study

    Habiba Bajit (1), Hasnae Benkirane (2), Amina Bouziani (3), Fatima Zahra Mouzouni (4), Souad Benaich (5), Elarbi Bouaiti (6), Hakim Belghiti (7), Mustapha Mrabet (8), Amina Barkat (9), Hassan Aguenaou (10)
    (1) Joint Research Unit in Nutrition and Food. Ibn Tofaïl University. National Center of Energy Sciences and Nuclear Techniques. Rabat. Kenitra.10110.14000. Morocco, Morocco ,
    (2) Joint Research Unit in Nutrition and Food. Ibn Tofaïl University. National Center of Energy Sciences and Nuclear Techniques. Regional Designated Center of Nutrition (AFRA.IAEA).Rabat. Kenitra. 14000. Morocco, Morocco ,
    (3) Joint Research Unit in Nutrition and Food. Ibn Tofaïl University. National Center of Energy Sciences and Nuclear Techniques. Rabat. Kenitra.10110.14000. Morocco, Morocco ,
    (4) Epidemiology Direction and Disease Control (DELM). Ministry of Health. 71 Ibn Sina Avenue. Rabat. Morocco, Morocco ,
    (5) Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Sciences, MOHAMMED V UNIVERSITY IN RABAT. 4, Avenue Ibn Battouta BP 1014, Rabat- Morocco, Morocco ,
    (6) Laboratory of Epidemiology and Clinical Research. Faculty of Medicine. Mohammed 5th University. 10100. Rabat. Morocco, Morocco ,
    (7) Nutrition Unit Hygiene and Collectivity Medicine Ward. Military Hospital of Instruction Mohammed 5th. Rabat. 10110. Morocco, Morocco ,
    (8) Faculty of Medicine Abulcasis (FMA). Abulcasis International University of Health Sciences (AIUSS). 10100. Rabat. Morocco, Morocco ,
    (9) Health and Nutrition Research Team of the Mother Child Couple. Faculty of Medicine. Mohammed 5th University. 10100. Rabat. Morocco, Morocco ,
    (10) Joint Research Unit in Nutrition and Food. Ibn Tofaïl University. National Center of Energy Sciences and Nuclear Techniques. Regional Designated Center of Nutrition (AFRA.IAEA).Rabat. Kenitra. 14000. Morocco, Morocco
    164-171
    Abstract Views : 293
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  • Association of obesity with the lower limbs osteoarthritis in a community of women from El Jadida province in Morocco

    Houda Elfane (1), Mohamed Mziwira (2), Khadija Sahel (3), Sanaa El Jamal (4), Nadia Elmahri (5), Loubna Arkoubi Idrissi (6), Adil Kalili (7), Naima Errabahi (8), Rachida Moustakim (9), Rachida Elouafi (10), Kaoutar Naciri (11), Azz El Arab Ahaji (12), Mohammed El Ayachi (13), Rekia Belahsen (14)
    (1) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (2) Ecole Normale Supérieure, Université Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco ,
    (3) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (4) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (5) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (6) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (7) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (8) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (9) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (10) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (11) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (12) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (13) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco ,
    (14) Laboratory of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. Training and Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences. Department of Biology. Faculty of Sciences. Chouaib Doukkali University. El Jadida, 24000, Morocco
    156-163
    Abstract Views : 554
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  • Association between carotenoids and prostate cancer risk: A meta-analysis

    Hadjer Benkhadda (1), Manel Bouchentouf (2), Salah Eddine El Herrag (3)
    (1) Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Djillali Liabes University, PO Box 89, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria ,
    (2) Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Djillali Liabes University, PO Box 89, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria ,
    (3) Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Djillali Liabes University, PO Box 89, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria
    131-139
    Abstract Views : 290
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  • Metabolic syndrome components correlation with colorectal neoplasms: A systematic review and a meta-analysis

    Salah Eddine El Herrag (1), Youssouf Traoré (2), Meghit Boumediene Khaled (3)
    (1) Djillali Liabes University, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Biology, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria ,
    (2) Djillali Liabes University, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Biology, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria ,
    (3) Djillali Liabes University, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Biology, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria
    93-111
    Abstract Views : 292
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  • Relationship between trans fatty acid (TFA) consumption and development of obesity and/or diabetes

    Amina Tires (1)
    (1) Department of Biology, Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences, Djillali Liabes University, P.O. Box 89, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria
    91-92
    Abstract Views : 204
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  • Metabolic syndrome and risk of colorectal adenoma and colorectal cancer: A meta-analysis

    Salah Eddine El Herrag (1), Youssouf Traoré (2), Meghit Boumediene Khaled (3)
    (1) Djillali Liabes University, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Biology, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria ,
    (2) Djillali Liabes University, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Biology, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria ,
    (3) Djillali Liabes University, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Biology, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria
    30-45
    Abstract Views : 342
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  • Comparison of lifestyle patterns and body weight management practices between normal weight and obese female university students (Riyadh – Saudi Arabia)

    Amera Alqahtani (1), Munirah Aloraini (2), Areej Alsubaie (3), Arwa Alateq (4), Beshair Alsagabi (5), Nada Benajiba (6)
    (1) Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia ,
    (2) Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia ,
    (3) Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia ,
    (4) Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia ,
    (5) Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia ,
    (6) Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
    11-19
    Abstract Views : 560
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  • Overview on main nutrition-related diseases in three countries from North Africa

    Mustapha Diaf (1), Meghit Boumediene Khaled (2)
    (1) Department of Biology ,Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences, Laboratory of Health & Environment Djillali Liabes University, P.O. Box 89, Sidi Bel Abbes, 22000 Algeria., Algeria ,
    (2) Djillali Liabes University, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Biology, Sidi-Bel-Abbes Algeria, Algeria
    20-29
    Abstract Views : 525
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