Prevalence of sarcopenia in the world: a systematic review and meta-analysis of general population studies

…, A Soltani, Z Ahadi, B Larijani, R Heshmat - Journal of Diabetes & …, 2017 - Springer
Background Sarcopenia, an age-related decline in muscle mass and function, is one of the
most important health problems in elderly with a high rate of adverse outcomes. However, …

National action plan for non-communicable diseases prevention and control in Iran; a response to emerging epidemic

…, F Farzadfar, A Haghdoost, R Heshmat… - Journal of Diabetes & …, 2017 - Springer
Emerging Non-communicable diseases burden move United Nation to call for 25% reduction
by 2025 in premature mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The World …

The effects of education based on extended health belief model in type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized controlled trial

…, D Shojaeezadeh, M Baikpour, R Heshmat… - Journal of diabetes & …, 2013 - Springer
Background Type II diabetes and its complications impose a large economic burden on
health care systems. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of educational intervention …

Prevalence of osteoporosis among the elderly population of Iran

…, G Shafiee, N Panahi, M Sanjari, R Heshmat… - Archives of …, 2021 - Springer
In a large population-based study of Iran, the age-standardized prevalence of osteoporosis
was 24.6% in men and 62.7% in women aged ≥ 60 years. Osteoporosis was negatively …

[PDF][PDF] Association of physical activity and dietary behaviours in relation to the body mass index in a national sample of Iranian children and adolescents: CASPIAN …

…, A Delavari, R Majdzadeh, R Heshmat… - Bulletin of the world …, 2007 - SciELO Public Health
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relation of dietary and physical activity (PA) patterns with the
body mass index (BMI), and the associations between these patterns among children. …

Teach back and pictorial image educational strategies on knowledge about diabetes and medication/dietary adherence among low health literate patients with type 2 …

…, H Mahmoodi, H Noktehdan, R Heshmat… - Primary care …, 2013 - Elsevier
Aims To explore the impact of pictorial image and teach back educational strategies on
knowledge, adherence to medication and diet among patients with type 2 diabetes and low …

The effects of probiotic and conventional yoghurt on lipid profile in women

…, I Elmadfa, A Djazayery, M Jalali, R Heshmat… - British Journal of …, 2010 - cambridge.org
Many studies have been done on the hypocholesterolaemic effect of probiotic yoghurt. The
results, however, are not conclusive. The aim of the present study was to test the effect of …

Association between body mass index and perceived weight status with self-rated health and life satisfaction in Iranian children and adolescents: the CASPIAN-III …

R Heshmat, R Kelishadi, N Motamed-Gorji… - Quality of Life …, 2015 - Springer
Purpose Adolescent obesity is a well-known worldwide issue with growing prevalence and
complications. The concept of body image and complications of its misperception has been …

[HTML][HTML] Association of junk food consumption with high blood pressure and obesity in Iranian children and adolescents: the Caspian‐IV Study

…, M Chinian, H Asayesh, B Larijani, R Heshmat - Jornal de Pediatria …, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the association of junk food consumption with
hypertension and obesity in a national sample of Iranian children and adolescents. Methods This …

Effect of vitamin D on insulin resistance and anthropometric parameters in Type 2 diabetes; a randomized double-blind clinical trial

R Heshmat, O Tabatabaei-Malazy… - DARU Journal of …, 2012 - Springer
Background & the purpose of the study Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is
increasing worldwide. To reduce its risk and progression, preventive strategies are needed. …