Nutrition and Dietetics, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Epidemiology
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Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
Metabolomics and ultra-processed foods intake: A scoping review protocol Talita do Nascimento Peixoto, Anna Luisa Moura Alencar Rocha, Lucia Fátima Campos Pedrosa Methodsx, 2026 The association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and adverse health outcomes remains unclear regarding its mechanistic explanation. In this context, metabolomics emerges as a promising approach for identifying biomarkers and understanding the metabolic effects of these foods on the body. However, the evidence linking metabolomic profiles to UPFs consumption remains limited and heterogeneous. This scoping review aims to map and synthesize the available scientific evidence on the use of metabolomics in the study of UPFs consumption, characterize the study designs and methodological approaches employed, and identify knowledge gaps. The review will be conducted according to the JBI methodology and reported in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR checklist. Searches will be performed in the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS and Web of Science databases. Two reviewers will independently screen titles, abstracts, and full-text articles for inclusion. Data will be extracted using a standardized form and synthesized narratively. This review is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the available evidence, highlight methodological heterogeneity, and identify gaps that may guide future research. The protocol was registered in the Open Science Framework (OSF).
Food Frequency Questionnaires Validated in Brazil: A Scoping Review Acsa Nara A. Brito Barros, Maria Luisa N. Felipe, Maria Fernanda S. Bezerra, Lucia Leite‐Lais, Lucia Fátima Campos Pedrosa Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 2026 Objective To map food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) validated for the Brazilian population. Methods This review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses for Scoping (PRISMA‐ScR) guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Studies that validated FFQs specifically for the Brazilian population were included. These instruments assessed the intake of energy, nutrients, foods and food groups. Review articles and studies that did not focus on FFQ validation for Brazil or its populations were excluded. A search of articles published up to June 2025 was conducted in the PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, Embase, Web of Science (ISI), Scopus and Google Scholar databases. Results A total of 69 articles were identified, dating back to the late 1990s: Southeast ( n = 35), South ( n = 12), Northeast ( n = 10), Central‐West ( n = 4), North ( n = 1) and studies covering two or more regions or populations ( n = 7). The FFQs were validated in populations of children and adolescents ( n = 18), adults and older adults ( n = 36) and women ( n = 15). These studies differed in terms of food list size, portion size and the number of frequency categories. Conclusion Compiling and disseminating FFQs validated in Brazil will improve their use in clinical practice and provide a valuable resource for designing future research on food consumption.
Assessing the impact of arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium exposure on glycemic and lipid profile markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol Geovanna Beatriz Oliveira Rosendo, Julia Curioso Padovam, Rannapaula Lawrynhuk Urbano Ferreira, Antonio Gouveia Oliveira, Fernando Barbosa, Lucia Fatima Campos Pedrosa Methodsx, 2024 The toxicity of metals presents a significant threat to human health due to the metabolic changes they induce. Thus, it is crucial to understand the impact of exposure to toxic elements on glycemic and lipid profiles. To this end, we developed a systematic review protocol registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023393681), following PRISMA-P guidelines. This review aims to assess environmental exposure to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in individuals aged over ten years and elucidate their association with glycemic markers such as fasting plasma glucose, glycated hemoglobin, as well as lipid parameters including total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Articles published in the MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Web of Science, LILACS, and Google Scholar databases until March 2024 will be included without language restrictions. The modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale will be employed to assess the quality of the included studies, and the results will be presented through narrative synthesis. If adequate data are available, a meta-analysis will be conducted. This review can help understand the metabolic responses to exposure to toxic elements and the associated health risks.
Glycemic Changes Related to Arsenic Exposure: An Overview of Animal and Human Studies Geovanna Beatriz Oliveira Rosendo, Rannapaula Lawrynhuk Urbano Ferreira, Séphora Louyse Silva Aquino, Fernando Barbosa, Lucia Fatima Campos Pedrosa Nutrients, 2024 Background: Arsenic (As) is a risk factor associated with glycemic alterations. However, the mechanisms of action and metabolic aspects associated with changes in glycemic profiles have not yet been completely elucidated. Therefore, in this review, we aimed to investigate the metabolic aspects of As and its mechanism of action associated with glycemic changes. Methods: We searched the PubMed (MEDLINE) and Google Scholar databases for relevant articles published in English. A combination of free text and medical subject heading keywords and search terms was used to construct search equations. The search yielded 466 articles; however, only 50 were included in the review. Results: We observed that the relationship between As exposure and glycemic alterations in humans may be associated with sex, smoking status, body mass index, age, occupation, and genetic factors. The main mechanisms of action associated with changes induced by exposure to As in the glycemic profile identified in animals are increased oxidative stress, reduced expression of glucose transporter type 4, induction of inflammatory factor expression and dysfunction of pancreatic β cells. Conclusions: Therefore, As exposure may be associated with glycemic alterations according to inter-individual differences.
Factors associated with anemia and vitamin A deficiency in Brazilian children under 5 years old: Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019) Inês Rugani Ribeiro de Castro, Paula Normando, Dayana Rodrigues Farias, Talita Lelis Berti, Raquel Machado Schincaglia, Pedro Gomes Andrade, Neilane Bertoni, Elisa Maria de Aquino Lacerda, Luiz Antonio dos Anjos, Cristiano Siqueira Boccolini, Marta Citelli dos Reis, Flávia Fioruci Bezerra, Lucia Fatima Campos Pedrosa, Alceu Afonso Jordão Junior, Pedro Israel Cabral de Lira, Gilberto Kac, Letícia B. Vertulli Carneiro, Nadya Helena Alves-Santos Cadernos De Saude Publica, 2023
Factors associated with inflamm-aging in institutionalized older people Leônidas de Oliveira Neto, Vagner Deuel de O. Tavares, Pedro Moraes Dutra Agrícola, Larissa Praça de Oliveira, Márcia Cristina Sales, Karine Cavalcanti Maurício de Sena-Evangelista, Igor Conterato Gomes, Nicole Leite Galvão-Coelho, Lúcia Fátima Campos Pedrosa, Kenio Costa Lima Scientific Reports, 2021
Plasma zinc in institutionalized elderly individuals: Relation with immune and cardiometabolic biomarkers Márcia Cristina Sales, Larissa Praça de Oliveira, Natalia Louise de Araújo Cabral, Sara Estéfani Soares de Sousa, Maria das Graças Almeida, Telma Maria Araújo Moura Lemos, Clélia de Oliveira Lyra, Kenio Costa de Lima, Karine Cavalcanti Mauricio Sena-Evangelista, Lucia de Fatima Campos Pedrosa Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 2018
Alterations of zinc metabolic related to aging Anna Cecília Queiroz de M, Maria das Gracas Almeida, Vanessa Teixeira de Lima O, Débora Azevedo N, Kénio Costa Lima, Lorena dos Santos T, Lucía de Fátima Campos P Revista Chilena De Nutricion, 2008
Effect of end-stage renal disease and diabetes on zinc and copper status Maria Nazaré Batista, Lílian Cuppari, Lucia de Fátima Campos Pedrosa, Maria das Graças Almeida, José Bruno de Almeida, Anna Cecília Queiroz de Medeiros, Maria Eugiènia F. Canziani Biological Trace Element Research, 2006
Relation between diet protein and calciuria in children and adolescents with nephrolitiasis Acta Cirurgica Brasileira Sociedade Brasileira Para Desenvolvimento Pesquisa Em Cirurgia, 2005
Effects of zinc supplementation in patients with type 1 diabetes Karine Cavalcanti Mauricio de Sena, Ricardo Fernando Arrais, Maria das Graças Almeida, Dina Maria de Araujo, Mirza Medeiros dos Santos, Vanessa Teixeira de Lima, Lucia de Fãtima Campos Pedrosa Biological Trace Element Research, 2005
