Abdar esfahani, B

Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Associations between Soy Intake and Disease Severity in Cirrhotic Patients: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study

Background and Objectives: Soybean is one of the sources of plant-based proteins and contains various nutrients, including branched chain amino acids, bioactive peptides, isoflavones, soluble fibers and essential omega-3 fatty acids. Furthermore, they include beneficial therapeutic effects on chronic diseases. Target of the current study was investigation of possible associations between soy in...

[ 2 ] - Associations between Diet Quality, Weight Status and Academic Performance in Senior High-School Students in Tehran

Background and Objectives: To study associations in diet quality academic performance and weight status in urban adolescent high-school students. Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study in high schools in Tehran, Iran. A total of 629 students (317 boys and 309 girls), aging 17–19 years, from 49 high schools participated in the study. Dietary intake was measured using two ...