Vitamin D status and prevalence of metabolic syndrome
Background: Vitamin D status has been found to be inversely associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) in some studies.Vitamin Dstatus varies by race and ethnicity, and the association ofMetSwith vitamin D status in US adults and by race and Hispanic origin has not been evaluated extensively. Objectives: We aimed to examine the associations between vitamin D […]
The roles of sleep and eating patterns in adiposity gain among preschool-aged children
Background: Short sleep durations are related to risks for obesity in preschool children. However, the underlying mechanism or mechanisms are not clear. Objectives: We evaluated the relationships between sleep characteristics and body composition, energetics, and weight-regulating behaviors in preschool-aged children, as well as the longitudinal associations between children’s sleep and eating patterns and body composition […]
Vitamin D status, genetic factors, and risks of cardiovascular disease
Background: The presence of a threshold effect has been proposed, suggesting that beneficial effects from vitamin D supplementation may only be present when the vitamin D concentration is below a particular threshold. Objectives: We investigated the associations of serum 25- hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations and genetic factors with risks of total and subtypes of cardiovascular […]