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Emotional problems and it’s following stress can be a starter for binge eating and binge eating is considerd as a a maladaptive emotion regulation mechanism in overweight or obese people. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of schema therapy mode model on emotional eating and BMI of obese women with binge eating disorder.

The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the study included all the obese women with binge eating who referred to counseling clinics in Tehran’s district 2 in 1402. Among these people, 30 people were selected by available sampling and according to the entry and exit criteria; And they were randomly placed in the experimental group and the control group (15 people in each group). The participants completed the Emotional Eating Scale (EES) and the Body Mass Index (BMI) in the pre-test and post-test stages. The experimental group received the Psychotherapy sessions based on Schema therapy mode model in 20 sessions of 60 minutes. Data analysis was done using SPSS-24 software and multivariate analysis of covariance test in compliance with statistical assumptions.

The results of the multivariate covariance test showed that there is a significant difference between the schema therapy mode model group and the control group in a combination of variables of emotional eating and body mass index (F=41.22 and P<0.5). Also, the results of Bonferoni's post hoc test showed that the average of the group receiving the schema therapy mode model program is significantly less than the average of the control group in both the variable of emotional eating and the variable of body mass index (P<0/05).

According to the results of the research, it can be said that the Schema therapy mode model can be an effective treatment for overweightness and emotional eating of obese women with binge eating disorder.

Adequate and optimal nutrition during pregnancy is important for both pregnant women and their fetuses. The current study was conducted to identify the factors that influence the nutritional behavior of the pregnant women with an inappropriate pattern of weight gain during pregnancy.

This descriptive-analytical study included 423 pregnant women seeking prenatal care in urban and rural comprehensive health service centers in Sanandaj. These women had prenatal care records and exhibited weight gain patterns that deviated from the standard scale during pregnancy.Sampling was performed randomly. Data were collected using questionnaires to investigate the nutritional behavior of the pregnant women and health literacy. Using SPSS version 16 software, data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical tests.

The results revealed that among the pregnant mothers examined, 233 (56.7%) consumed three to four portions of fruits daily, while 106 (25.8%) consumed four to five portions of vegetables. 160 women (38.9%) consumed three portions of meat and legumes, 204 (49.6%) consumed seven to eleven portions of bread and grain group, and 135 (32.8%) consumed three to four portions of milk and dairy products. There was a significant relationship between the nutrition pattern of the pregnant mothers and mother's education (p=0.012), husband's education (p=0.045) and health literacy (p=0.0001).

The results of this study showed that less than 50% of the women had optimal food consumption in regard to the four main food groups, namely vegetables, meat and beans, bread and cereals, and milk and dairy products, and 56.7% of the women had optimal fruit intake which is indicatve of a relatively unfavorable condition.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of high-intensity circuit training with colostrum supplementation on the body composition and health factors of overweight men.

Methods and Materials: 

40 healthy overweight men were randomly divided into four groups of exercise and colostrum supplement, exercise and placebo, colostrum supplement and control. The training protocol consisted of three sessions per week for eight weeks. Subjects in the supplement and exercise-supplement group took 20 grams of powdered colostrum mixed with 200 ml of water every other day; then, they consumed them. The variables of fat percentage, blood fat, BMI index and waist to hip ratio were measured in all the subjects before and after supplementation and exercise.

The results showed that the percentage of body fat in the supplemental training group was significantly reduced compared to the colostrum supplement and exercise-placebo and control groups. Furthermore, blood fat, BMI and waist-to-hip ratio index showed a significant decrease in the exercisesupplement group compared to the other three groups.

In general, the interaction of high-intensity circuit training and colostrum supplementation causes a significant reduction in body fat percentage, blood fat, BMI, and waist-to-hip ratio. However, the need for more studies seems necessary considering the limitations of the research.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of high-intensity circuit training with colostrum supplementation on the body composition and health factors of overweight men.

40 healthy overweight middle-aged men were randomly divided into four groups: exercise and colostrum supplement, exercise and placebo, colostrum supplement and control. The training protocol consisted of three sessions per week for eight weeks. Subjects in the supplement and exercise-supplement group took 20 grams of powdered colostrum mixed with 200 ml of water every other day and then consumed it. Before and after supplementation and exercise, the variables of fat percentage, blood lipid, BMI index and waist to hip ratio were measured.

The results showed that the percentage of body fat in the supplement plus training group was significantly reduced compared to the colostrum supplement and exercise-placebo and control groups. Also, blood lipid, BMI and waist-to-hip ratio index showed a significant decrease in the exercise-supplement group compared to the other three groups.

In general, the interaction of high-intensity circuit training and colostrum supplementation causes a significant reduction in body fat percentage, blood fat, BMI, and waist-to-hip ratio.

Smoking stands as the most significant preventable cause of death globally. This study aims to assess the prevalence of smoking and its impact on clinical indicators among individuals with type II diabetes in Sulaymaniyah, Northern Iraq.

This descriptive-analytical study involved 602 patients with type II diabetes in 2023. A simple random sampling method was employed, selecting patients with medical records from the diabetes center in Sulaymaniyah. Data were collected using a written questionnaire through interviews and analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics in SPSS version 16.

The patients' mean age was 53.17 years (range: 30 to 77 years, standard deviation: 9.38 years). Approximately 31.7% of patients reported a history of smoking. Male gender (OR = 10.316) and urban residence (OR = 1.754) were predictors of smoking. Patients with a history of smoking exhibited significantly higher levels of Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) (P = 0.027) and body mass index (BMI) (P = 0.018).

The study revealed a higher prevalence of smoking among patients with diabetes in Northern Iraq compared to the global average. Smoking was associated with elevated FBS levels. These findings underscore the clinical significance of developing and implementing smoking cessation programs among individuals with type II diabetes.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the surgical procedures for cholecystectomy, which may be associated with difficulty and complications in people with high body mass index (BMI). In this study, we investigated the location of the portal infection following laparoscopic cholecystectomy and its association with BMI in hospitals affiliated with Babol University of Medical Sciences in 2012-2015.

In this cross-sectional analytical study, all patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery (n=801) were included after obtaining informed consent. Demographic (e.g., gender, age, and BMI) and clinical (e.g., type of disease, number of gallstones, port site infection, and duration of surgery) information were evaluated.

Most patients were female (87%), with a mean age of 43.38 ± 14.23 years. The average BMI of the patients was reported as 31.72 ± 6.86 kg/m2; most of them were in the range of 30-39.9 (44.8%), and at least a few patients had a BMI greater than or equal to 40 (12.5%). The mean BMI of patients was 31.72 ± 6.86 kg/m2. The majority of patients had chronic cholecystitis (70.2%) and colic bilirubin (18.6%). The duration of surgery was 35.18 ± 10.59 minutes. Around 2% of the patients had an infection site of the port (1.2%), the cases of umbilical epigastric (0.5%), or both sites (0.2%). The BMI of patients with port umbilical infection was 41.48±3.45 and epigastric 30.38±5.87, and patients with port umbilical infection had significantly higher BMI than patients with epigastric infection (P<0.001). Individuals with a BMI higher than 30 were significantly more likely to have an umbilical portal infection (P<0.001).

According to the findings of this study, patients with an umbilical port site infection had a higher BMI.

Dysmenorrhea is influenced by hormonal imbalances and weight fluctuations. Physical activity plays a crucial role in managing dysmenorrhea. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between IGF1, IGFBP3, BMI, and dysmenorrhea following eight weeks of combined exercise (resistance and aerobic) in obese women.

A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 24 inactive obese women aged 25 to 37 years, having a BMI of 30 to 35 kg/m2. Participants were randomly assigned to either a combined exercise group (resistance and aerobic) or a control group. The combined training regimen included resistance exercises at 67-80% of maximum strength and aerobic exercises at 60-85% of maximum heart rate, conducted three days a week for eight weeks. Blood samples were collected before and after the training period, and IGF1 and IGFBP3 levels were measured. Dysmenorrhea symptoms were assessed using the Menstrual Disorders Questionnaire (MDQ).

Pearson correlation analysis revealed no significant relationship between IGF1 and IGFBP3 levels in obese women (P≥0.73, r=0.05). There was no significant relationship between IGF-1 levels and dysmenorrhea (P≥0.61, r=0.07). A significant relationship was found between IGF-1 levels and BMI (P<0.04, r=0.11). IGFBP3 levels did not show a significant relationship with dysmenorrhea (P≥0.52, r=0.09), but a significant relationship was observed between IGFBP3 levels and BMI (P≥0.04, r=0.29). No significant relationship was found between dysmenorrhea and BMI in obese women (P≥0.52, r=0.09).

The findings of the present study show no significant difference between dysmenorrhea symptoms and IGF1, IGFBP3, and BMI indices following the combined exercise. Thus, dysmenorrhea appears to be influenced by various factors beyond these parameters. Further research is recommended to explore additional contributing factors.

As a pandemic, Covid-19 has had extensive effects on the physical and mental health of society and athletes. This study aimed to compare the physical and mental health profiles of elite female swimmers from the pre to post-COVID-19 Confinement period in elite female swimmers in Mashhad.

Twenty-seven swimmers were assessed pre to post-COVID (between 2 years). Perceived physical fitness (body condition, flexibility, muscle condition and body composition), physical fitness level, and psychological profile of swimmers were measured. The paired t-test was utilized to determine if differences existed before and after the COVID-19 lockdown.

Participants showed increased depression (p= 0.001), anxiety (p= 0.024), stress (p= 0.001), Loneliness (p= 0.001), and BMI (p= 0.001) and significant decreases in IPAQ-SF (p= 0.023), and Subscales and total score of perceived physical fitness (p= 0.001) after 2 years at the end of the quarantine period.

The results of the present study showed that the decrease in physical activity level during the Covid-19 epidemic could have negative effects on the psychological profile and BMI in professional athletes. Therefore, the specific planning should be considered by the coaches and sports planners of the professional and national teams to safely maintain the level of physical activity.

Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) are the most important epidemic disorders in the world. In the last two decades, the elimination of IDD has been considered as an integral part of many national nutrition strategies. The aim of current research was to determine the urinary iodine and its related factors in elementary students of Alborz province.

In a cross sectional study 240 students of both genders, aged from 8-10 years were selected from urban and rural area of Alborz province were selected by cluster sampling method. Participants' urine was collected, and urinary iodine was measured. Information on nutrients intake was collected by a 24-hour feed recall method. Questionnaires on general data and anthropometric measurements (height, weight, BMI) were performed by a nutritionist. Significance level (p value <0.05) was considered.

Of 240 participants, including 118 girls and 110 men, only 37% were in normal condition. 20% of students had iodine deficiency and 43% had excessive urinary iodine. The mean urinary iodine was not significantly different between the two groups. There was a weak but significant relationship between time of cooking and mean urinary iodine. Correlation between BMI and mean urinary iodine showed a weak negative correlation, which was statistically significant (p <0.02).

The prevalence of iodine-related disorders (high and iodine deficiency) has increased in recent years in Alborz province. Modification of iodine salt consumption pattern and BMI seems to be effective in reducing disorders.