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Adherence to certain dietary patterns influences obesity status in both children and adults. Weight perception influences dietary habits. The aim of this study was to examine children’s dietary habits and obesity status, in relation to weight perception. One thousand seven hundred Greek students enrolled in this study during 2014–2016. Children’s characteristics were assessed through validated questionnaires, and weight status was classified according to the criteria of the International Obesity Task Force. Dietary patterns were assessed through exploratory factor analysis. Overall, 52.2% of children characterized themselves as normal weight, 34.5% as low weight, and 13.3% as overweight/obese; 52.5% of children were in accordance with their actual weight status, with girls being more likely to overestimate their weight. Children followed three dietary patterns, i.e., starchy and protein foods, unhealthy/high-fat foods, and healthy foods. Children who followed the healthy dietary pattern and had accurate weight perception (in accordance with their actual weight), had lower odds of being overweight/obese (p< 0.001). Accurate weight perception in conjunction with healthy dietary habits may play a determinant role in the prevention of obesity. From a public health perspective, early identification of children’s weight misperception along with healthy dietary habit promotion shape a crucial role in childhood obesity confrontation.
Aikaterini Kanellopoulou; Rena Kosti; Venetia Notara; George Antonogeorgos; Andrea Rojas-Gil; Ekaterina Kornilaki; Areti Lagiou; Mary Yannakoulia; Demosthenes Panagiotakos. Dietary Patterns, Weight Perception and Obesity Status, among 10–12-Year-Old Children; an Epidemiological Study in Greece. Children 2021, 8, 626 .
AMA StyleAikaterini Kanellopoulou, Rena Kosti, Venetia Notara, George Antonogeorgos, Andrea Rojas-Gil, Ekaterina Kornilaki, Areti Lagiou, Mary Yannakoulia, Demosthenes Panagiotakos. Dietary Patterns, Weight Perception and Obesity Status, among 10–12-Year-Old Children; an Epidemiological Study in Greece. Children. 2021; 8 (8):626.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAikaterini Kanellopoulou; Rena Kosti; Venetia Notara; George Antonogeorgos; Andrea Rojas-Gil; Ekaterina Kornilaki; Areti Lagiou; Mary Yannakoulia; Demosthenes Panagiotakos. 2021. "Dietary Patterns, Weight Perception and Obesity Status, among 10–12-Year-Old Children; an Epidemiological Study in Greece." Children 8, no. 8: 626.
Introduction: The effects of “aggressive” neonatal feeding policies of very preterm neonates (VPN) and the risk of metabolic syndrome later in life remain questionable. We aimed to evaluate the effect of our “aggressive” nutrition policies of VPN during hospitalisation on body mass index (BMI) at ages 2 and 8 years. Materials and Methods: Eighty four VPN, who received “aggressive” nutrition during hospitalisation in an effort to minimise postnatal growth restriction (PGR) (group A), and 62 term neonates, as controls (group B), were enrolled in the study. Group A was further divided in four subgroups depending on the type (A1: fortified expressed breast milk and preterm formula; A2: exclusively preterm formula) and quantity of milk received (A3: maximum feeds 180–210 mL/kg/day; A4: maximum feeds 210 and up to 260 mL/kg/day). BMI was calculated at ages 2 and 8 years and plotted on the centile charts. Results: There was no significant difference in BMI between groups A and B at 2 and 8 years, respectively, in both absolute BMI values and their centile chart distribution. There was no significant difference in BMI at 2 and 8 years either between subgroups A1 and A2 or between subgroups A3 and A4. Conclusions: “Aggressive” and individualised feeding policy for VPN did not affect the BMI and obesity rates at ages of 2 and 8 years in our study population. The type and quantity of milk feeds had no impact on their BMI at school age. Further larger studies are needed to confirm our results.
Antonios Gounaris; Rozeta Sokou; Martha Theodoraki; Eleni Gounari; Polytimi Panagiotounakou; George Antonogeorgos; Georgios Ioakeimidis; Stavroula Parastatidou; Aikaterini Konstantinidi; Ioanna Grivea. “Aggressive” Feeding of Very Preterm Neonates and Body Mass Index at School Age. Nutrients 2021, 13, 1901 .
AMA StyleAntonios Gounaris, Rozeta Sokou, Martha Theodoraki, Eleni Gounari, Polytimi Panagiotounakou, George Antonogeorgos, Georgios Ioakeimidis, Stavroula Parastatidou, Aikaterini Konstantinidi, Ioanna Grivea. “Aggressive” Feeding of Very Preterm Neonates and Body Mass Index at School Age. Nutrients. 2021; 13 (6):1901.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAntonios Gounaris; Rozeta Sokou; Martha Theodoraki; Eleni Gounari; Polytimi Panagiotounakou; George Antonogeorgos; Georgios Ioakeimidis; Stavroula Parastatidou; Aikaterini Konstantinidi; Ioanna Grivea. 2021. "“Aggressive” Feeding of Very Preterm Neonates and Body Mass Index at School Age." Nutrients 13, no. 6: 1901.
Background: Evidence suggests that nutritional factors, such as consumption of fruits and vegetables, along with socioeconomic factors such as parental education level, are associated with asthma prevalence. Our study examined the role of parental education in the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and adolescent asthma. Methods: 1934 adolescents (mean age: 12.7 years, standard deviation: 0.6 years, boys: 47.5%) and their parents were voluntarily enrolled and completed a validated questionnaire assessing current asthma status, fruit and vegetable consumption and parental educational level. Participants were categorized as high or low intake for five food groups: fruits, cooked vegetables, raw vegetables, all vegetables (cooked and raw), and all three food groups together (fruits and all vegetables). Results: Adolescents who were high consumers of all three food groups (fruits, cooked and raw vegetables) were less likely to have asthma, adjusted for several confounders (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 0.53, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.25–0.97). Moreover, in adolescents who had parents with tertiary education and were in the high consumption of all three food groups, the inverse association was almost twofold higher than the one for adolescents with parents of primary/secondary education (aOR: 0.35, 95% CI: (0.21–0.89) and aOR: 0.61, 95% CI: (0.47–0.93) respectively). Conclusions: Our findings highlight the importance of the adoption of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables for all asthmatic adolescents and emphasize the important role of parental influences in this association.
George Antonogeorgos; Kostas Priftis; Demosthenes Panagiotakos; Philippa Ellwood; Luis García-Marcos; Evangelia Liakou; Alexandra Koutsokera; Pavlos Drakontaeidis; Marina Thanasia; Maria Mandrapylia; Konstantinos Douros. Parental Education and the Association between Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Asthma in Adolescents: The Greek Global Asthma Network (GAN) Study. Children 2021, 8, 304 .
AMA StyleGeorge Antonogeorgos, Kostas Priftis, Demosthenes Panagiotakos, Philippa Ellwood, Luis García-Marcos, Evangelia Liakou, Alexandra Koutsokera, Pavlos Drakontaeidis, Marina Thanasia, Maria Mandrapylia, Konstantinos Douros. Parental Education and the Association between Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Asthma in Adolescents: The Greek Global Asthma Network (GAN) Study. Children. 2021; 8 (4):304.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorge Antonogeorgos; Kostas Priftis; Demosthenes Panagiotakos; Philippa Ellwood; Luis García-Marcos; Evangelia Liakou; Alexandra Koutsokera; Pavlos Drakontaeidis; Marina Thanasia; Maria Mandrapylia; Konstantinos Douros. 2021. "Parental Education and the Association between Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Asthma in Adolescents: The Greek Global Asthma Network (GAN) Study." Children 8, no. 4: 304.
Background: We aimed to evaluate gastric volume changes during intermittent milk feeds (IMF) and continuous milk feeds (CMF) in very premature neonates (VPN), with gastric residual volume (GRV) based on antral cross-sectional area (ACSA) measurements and to examine if there were differences in GRV between the two feeding methods. Methods: A randomized prospective clinical trial with crossover design was conducted in 31 preterm neonates (gestational age < 30 weeks). Gastric volume was assessed twice in each neonate (during IMF and CMF feeding), at 7 specific time points during a 2-h observation period by measuring ACSA changes via the ultrasound (U/S) method. Results: There was a significantly different pattern of gastric volume changes between the two feeding methods. GRV, expressed as the median percentage of ACSA measurement at 120 min relative to the higher ACSA measurement during IMF, was found to be 3% (range 0–25%) for IMF and 50% (range 15–80%) for CMF. Neonates fed with IMF had a shorter mean gastric emptying time compared to those fed with CMF (p = 0.0032). No signs of feeding intolerance were recorded in either group during the period of observation. Conclusions : Our results showed that gastric volume changes and gastric emptying time in VPN, based on ACSA measurement changes, depend on the milk feeding method. No gastrointestinal complications/adverse events were noted with GRV up to 80% with CMF.
Rozeta Sokou; Ioanna Grivea; Eleni Gounari; Polytimi Panagiotounakou; Maria Baltogianni; George Antonogeorgos; Fedra Kokori; Aikaterini Konstantinidi; Antonios Gounaris. Gastric Volume Changes in Preterm Neonates during Intermittent and Continuous Feeding-GRV and Feeding Mode in Preterm Neonates. Children 2021, 8, 300 .
AMA StyleRozeta Sokou, Ioanna Grivea, Eleni Gounari, Polytimi Panagiotounakou, Maria Baltogianni, George Antonogeorgos, Fedra Kokori, Aikaterini Konstantinidi, Antonios Gounaris. Gastric Volume Changes in Preterm Neonates during Intermittent and Continuous Feeding-GRV and Feeding Mode in Preterm Neonates. Children. 2021; 8 (4):300.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRozeta Sokou; Ioanna Grivea; Eleni Gounari; Polytimi Panagiotounakou; Maria Baltogianni; George Antonogeorgos; Fedra Kokori; Aikaterini Konstantinidi; Antonios Gounaris. 2021. "Gastric Volume Changes in Preterm Neonates during Intermittent and Continuous Feeding-GRV and Feeding Mode in Preterm Neonates." Children 8, no. 4: 300.
Background: Caffeine has been commonly used for prevention and treatment of apnea-related symptoms in premature infants. However, its side effects have not been thoroughly studied. We investigated whether caffeine affects gastric motility in very-preterm (VP) neonates. Methods: The study is a randomized crossover clinical trial. Twenty-two neonates with mean birth weight (BW) (standard deviation—SD) 1077 (229) g and mean gestational age (GA) (SD) 28.6 (2.1) weeks were recruited. Each neonate had its gastric emptying time checked twice with ultrasound assessment of changes in antral cross sectional area (ACSA). All neonates were sequentially allocated to the caffeine group (A) and the control group (B). Complications from the gastrointestinal tract were documented throughout the study. Results: Statistically significant difference was found with regards to the gastric emptying time [median, (range)] between caffeine and control group (p = 0.040). Additionally, in the neonates with BW 1000–1500 g and GA ≥ 28 weeks, the gastric emptying time (minutes) was significantly longer during caffeine treatment [44.5 (36–68.2)] and [40 (34.5–66.5)] respectively, as compared to the gastric emptying time during no caffeine treatment [27 (24.2–30)] (p = 0.002) and [27 (24.5–30)] (p = 0.001). The incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) complications was significantly greater in neonates receiving caffeine [6 (27.%)] as compared with those without caffeine treatment [1 (4.6%)] (p = 0.039). Conclusions: During caffeine treatment, a significantly delayed gastric emptying time was noted in all study neonates, especially in these with BW 1000–1500 g and those with GA ≥ 28 weeks. Further larger studies are necessary in order to confirm this interesting finding.
Antonios K. Gounaris; Ioanna N. Grivea; Maria Baltogianni; Eleni Gounari; George Antonogeorgos; Fedra Kokori; Polytimi Panagiotounakou; Martha Theodoraki; Aikaterini Konstantinidi; Rozeta Sokou. Caffeine and Gastric Emptying Time in Very Preterm Neonates. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2020, 9, 1 .
AMA StyleAntonios K. Gounaris, Ioanna N. Grivea, Maria Baltogianni, Eleni Gounari, George Antonogeorgos, Fedra Kokori, Polytimi Panagiotounakou, Martha Theodoraki, Aikaterini Konstantinidi, Rozeta Sokou. Caffeine and Gastric Emptying Time in Very Preterm Neonates. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020; 9 (6):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAntonios K. Gounaris; Ioanna N. Grivea; Maria Baltogianni; Eleni Gounari; George Antonogeorgos; Fedra Kokori; Polytimi Panagiotounakou; Martha Theodoraki; Aikaterini Konstantinidi; Rozeta Sokou. 2020. "Caffeine and Gastric Emptying Time in Very Preterm Neonates." Journal of Clinical Medicine 9, no. 6: 1.
C. Papoutsakis; E. Papadakou; M. Chondronikola; G. Antonogeorgos; V. Matziou; M. Drakouli; E. Konstantakaki; D.B. Panagiotakos; K.N. Priftis. An Obesity-Preventive Lifestyle Score Is Negatively Associated with Physician-Diagnosed Asthma: Results from a Pediatric Case-Control Study. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2013, 113, A85 .
AMA StyleC. Papoutsakis, E. Papadakou, M. Chondronikola, G. Antonogeorgos, V. Matziou, M. Drakouli, E. Konstantakaki, D.B. Panagiotakos, K.N. Priftis. An Obesity-Preventive Lifestyle Score Is Negatively Associated with Physician-Diagnosed Asthma: Results from a Pediatric Case-Control Study. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2013; 113 (9):A85.
Chicago/Turabian StyleC. Papoutsakis; E. Papadakou; M. Chondronikola; G. Antonogeorgos; V. Matziou; M. Drakouli; E. Konstantakaki; D.B. Panagiotakos; K.N. Priftis. 2013. "An Obesity-Preventive Lifestyle Score Is Negatively Associated with Physician-Diagnosed Asthma: Results from a Pediatric Case-Control Study." Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 113, no. 9: A85.
An unbalanced diet is a very important risk factor for several chronic diseases such as obesity, stroke, cancer, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. These diseases are contributing to the rise of the proportion of preliminary deaths, to the limitation of general life quality and are considered as major public health problems. Thus, it is of primary importance to monitor the population’s diet and to help improve dietary habits by providing the necessary nutritional information and the corresponding education. Moreover, it is vital to identify groups or individuals whose consumption of certain nutrients is systematically too high or too low and their diet quality is characterized as poor. These individuals are in greater danger of developing nutrient-related conditions, thus early recognition of the population in danger could lead to interventions that could prevent the arise of such pathology.
George Antonogeorgos; Demosthenes Panagiotakos. Diet Quality, in Relation to TV Viewing and Video Games Playing. Diet Quality 2013, 161 -175.
AMA StyleGeorge Antonogeorgos, Demosthenes Panagiotakos. Diet Quality, in Relation to TV Viewing and Video Games Playing. Diet Quality. 2013; ():161-175.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorge Antonogeorgos; Demosthenes Panagiotakos. 2013. "Diet Quality, in Relation to TV Viewing and Video Games Playing." Diet Quality , no. : 161-175.
To test the validity of the short form of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) for use among adults in Greece.
Vassilia Papagiannopoulou; Constantine J Oulis; William Papaioannou; George Antonogeorgos; John Yfantopoulos. Validation of a Greek version of the oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) for use among adults. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2012, 10, 7 -7.
AMA StyleVassilia Papagiannopoulou, Constantine J Oulis, William Papaioannou, George Antonogeorgos, John Yfantopoulos. Validation of a Greek version of the oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) for use among adults. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2012; 10 (1):7-7.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVassilia Papagiannopoulou; Constantine J Oulis; William Papaioannou; George Antonogeorgos; John Yfantopoulos. 2012. "Validation of a Greek version of the oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) for use among adults." Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 10, no. 1: 7-7.
Objectives Increased meal frequency and daily breakfast consumption have been inversely associated with childhood obesity. The purpose of the study was to examine the possible interaction effect between meal frequency and breakfast consumption on childhood obesity. Methods Seven hundred children (323 boys) aged 10–12 years were enrolled in this cross‐sectional study. Several lifestyle, dietary and physical activity characteristics were recorded with food frequency and physical activity questionnaires. Body height and weight were measured and body mass index was calculated in order to classify children as overweight or obese (International Obesity Task Force classification). Multiple logistic regression analysis was used in order to evaluate the interaction between daily breakfast intake and more than three meals per day consumption with overweight or obesity. Reuslts Of the children, 27.6% and 9.0% were overweight and obese, respectively. Moreover, 60.2% consumed three or more meals per day and 62.7% consumed breakfast in a regular daily basis. Children who consumed more than three meals per day and also consumed breakfast daily, were two times less likely to be overweight or obese (adjusted odds ratio: 0.49, 95% confidence interval: 0.27–0.88). Conclusion A combined higher meal frequency and daily breakfast consumption dietary pattern may prevent overweight and obesity in children.
G. Antonogeorgos; D. B. Panagiotakos; A. Papadimitriou; K. N. Priftis; M. Anthracopoulos; P. Nicolaidou. Breakfast consumption and meal frequency interaction with childhood obesity. Pediatric Obesity 2011, 7, 65 -72.
AMA StyleG. Antonogeorgos, D. B. Panagiotakos, A. Papadimitriou, K. N. Priftis, M. Anthracopoulos, P. Nicolaidou. Breakfast consumption and meal frequency interaction with childhood obesity. Pediatric Obesity. 2011; 7 (1):65-72.
Chicago/Turabian StyleG. Antonogeorgos; D. B. Panagiotakos; A. Papadimitriou; K. N. Priftis; M. Anthracopoulos; P. Nicolaidou. 2011. "Breakfast consumption and meal frequency interaction with childhood obesity." Pediatric Obesity 7, no. 1: 65-72.
M. Chondronikola; C. Papoutsakis; V. Matziou; G. Antonogeorgos; M. Drakouli; E. Konstantaki; M. Spyropoulou; D.B. Panagiotakos; K.N. Priftis. Dietary Intake in Asthma and Atopy: A Pediatric Case-Control Study. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2011, 111, A16 .
AMA StyleM. Chondronikola, C. Papoutsakis, V. Matziou, G. Antonogeorgos, M. Drakouli, E. Konstantaki, M. Spyropoulou, D.B. Panagiotakos, K.N. Priftis. Dietary Intake in Asthma and Atopy: A Pediatric Case-Control Study. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2011; 111 (9):A16.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Chondronikola; C. Papoutsakis; V. Matziou; G. Antonogeorgos; M. Drakouli; E. Konstantaki; M. Spyropoulou; D.B. Panagiotakos; K.N. Priftis. 2011. "Dietary Intake in Asthma and Atopy: A Pediatric Case-Control Study." Journal of the American Dietetic Association 111, no. 9: A16.
G Antonogeorgos; A Papadimitriou; D B Panagiotakos; K N Priftis; P Nicolaidou. Association of extracurricular sports participation with obesity in Greek children. The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness 2011, 51, 1 .
AMA StyleG Antonogeorgos, A Papadimitriou, D B Panagiotakos, K N Priftis, P Nicolaidou. Association of extracurricular sports participation with obesity in Greek children. The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness. 2011; 51 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleG Antonogeorgos; A Papadimitriou; D B Panagiotakos; K N Priftis; P Nicolaidou. 2011. "Association of extracurricular sports participation with obesity in Greek children." The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness 51, no. 1: 1.