@article { author = {Mirsane, Sayed Alireza and Shafagh, Shima and Oraei, Nasrin}, title = {Fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan and Lipid Profile}, journal = {Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health}, volume = {4}, number = {3}, pages = {93-94}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)}, issn = {2821-2746}, eissn = {2821-2746}, doi = {10.22038/jfh.2016.7333}, abstract = {Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is a fasting month .Fasting is one of the islamic obligations. This annual ritual is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam according to hadith of fifth Shia imam.In the other hand, Lipid profile is a type of blood tests and this's very important for body health, Specialy individuals with abnormal range of it. A complete lipid profile involves routine tests such as Total Cholesterol(TC), Triglycerides (TG),high-density lipoprotein (HDL,good cholesterol) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL,bad cholesterol).Our goal is determination of Ramadan fasting efficacy on the Lipid profile. With regards to the present study, it can be concluded that fasting have a good effects on the Lipid profile , according to the above fields. But this subject needs to have multiple studies, so it was advised to conduct more study, in order to obtain the comprehensive and exact results. Finally, Holy month of Ramadan and fasting have a lot miracles in different fields of health ,So fasting is a godliness way that it have multiple remedial effects.}, keywords = {Ramadan,fasting,lipid profile}, url = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7333.html}, eprint = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7333_7afd93f445ef0f7505b82edd221b483a.pdf} } @article { author = {Nematy, Mohsen and Mehdizadeh, Atieh}, title = {Introducing the Practical Guideline for Diabetes and Ramadan, Developed by International Diabetes Federation in Collaboration with Diabetes and Ramadan International Alliance, 2016}, journal = {Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health}, volume = {4}, number = {3}, pages = {95-96}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)}, issn = {2821-2746}, eissn = {2821-2746}, doi = {10.22038/jfh.2016.7588}, abstract = {Considering the fact that many Muslims with diabetes prefer to fast in spite of inhibitory advises and to answer several conflicts and controversies regarding diabetes and Ramadan, IDF in collaboration with Diabetes and Ramadan (DAR) International in Alliance decided to develop a comprehensive guideline to be used by health care professionals. This guideline was then developed on April 2016 by 12 main authors and 20 co-authors from all around the world, and published by International Diabetes Federation. The guideline is provided in nine chapters: 1) Introduction to the IDF-DAR Practical Guidelines, 2) Epidemiology of Diabetes and Ramadan Fasting, 3) Physiology of Ramadan Fasting, 4) Risk Stratification of Individuals with Diabetes before Ramadan, 5) Diabetes and Ramadan: A Medico-religious Perspective, 6) Pre-Ramadan Education, 7) Ramadan Nutrition Plan (RNP) for Patients with Diabetes, 8) Management of Diabetes during Ramadan and 9) Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Guideline Implementation. This guideline tries to answer three main questions: 1) Is fasting during Ramadan associated with a significant risk? 2) What are the criteria that predispose patients with diabetes to increased risk during fasting? 3) What is the most appropriate oral anti-diabetic drug(s) or type and regimen of insulin for patients with type 2 diabetes who fast? IDF-DAR Practical Guideline is now available at: http://www.idf.org/sites/default/files/IDF-DAR-Practical-Guidelines-Final-Low.pdf}, keywords = {Ramadan,Diabetes,Guideline}, url = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7588.html}, eprint = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7588_cc10c5606dc6ec23fd2207a3b7565b91.pdf} } @article { author = {Farooqi, M. Hamed}, title = {Can Type 1 Diabetes Patients Safely Fast during Ramadan?}, journal = {Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health}, volume = {4}, number = {3}, pages = {92-92}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)}, issn = {2821-2746}, eissn = {2821-2746}, doi = {10.22038/jfh.2016.7610}, abstract = {The issue whether people with Type 1 Diabetes can safely fast during Ramadan has been the subject of quite a few debates over the years. Had it been a simple "yes" or "no" issue, there would have been no reason to debate. However, like a lot of other topics in medical management, this particular subject overlaps both the science and the art of medicine.}, keywords = {Ramadan fasting,Type 1 diabetes}, url = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7610.html}, eprint = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7610_5a0f50986c57361c06ce14ff56830234.pdf} } @article { author = {Eichorst, Barbara}, title = {Fasting and Diabetes from A Local and Global Perspective- Commentary}, journal = {Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health}, volume = {4}, number = {3}, pages = {108-110}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)}, issn = {2821-2746}, eissn = {2821-2746}, doi = {10.22038/jfh.2016.7789}, abstract = { Fasting is a common practice among people with diabetes (PWD). As healthcare providers we are in a position to assist those who choose to fast to manage their diabetes effectively. Diabetes self-management education for PWD is needed both prior and during the time of fasting to best metabolic control.  }, keywords = {Diabetes,Dietitian,Healthy eating,fasting,Patient self-management education}, url = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7789.html}, eprint = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7789_ab97355fed21c42f03603cd8b7348e72.pdf} } @article { author = {Arabi, Seyed Mostafa and Nematy, Mohsen and Hashemi, Mohammad and Safarian, Mohammad}, title = {Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Plasma Free Fatty Acids in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease}, journal = {Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health}, volume = {4}, number = {3}, pages = {97-101}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)}, issn = {2821-2746}, eissn = {2821-2746}, doi = {10.22038/jfh.2016.7570}, abstract = {Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a global disease which its prevalence is about 10-35%. Several factors are involved in the pathogenesis of the disease. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fasting during Ramadan on plasma free fatty acids in patients with NAFLD. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed during the month of Ramadan in June-July, 2014 (Islamic year: 1435) with 50 patients who were living in Mashhad, Iran. The participants were recruited from 18-65 years old patients. The inclusion criteria were 1) patients with NAFLD that diagnosed fatty liver by ultrasonography and 2) being at least 10 hours fasting. Levels of plasma free fatty acids (Palmitic, Elaidic and Oleic fatty acid) were analyzed in blood sample of all patients by gas chromatography apparatus equipped with a flame ionization detector (GC-FID). Result: results indicated that there was no significant changes were observed in plasma levels of Palmitic, Elaidic and Oleic fatty acids in overweight patients (BMI 25-30 ), but plasma levels of Elaidic acid significantly increased in obese patients (P}, keywords = {Palmitic acid,Oleic acid,Elaidic acid,NAFLD,Ramadan fasting}, url = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7570.html}, eprint = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7570_c3d9dded4ca7cd5ed335c92fc0e59804.pdf} } @article { author = {Tyagita, Nurina and Nasihun, Taufiqurrachman and Sumarawati, Titiek}, title = {The Comparative Effect of Fasting with and without Caloric Restriction in Rat on Oxidative Stress Parameters}, journal = {Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health}, volume = {4}, number = {3}, pages = {102-107}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)}, issn = {2821-2746}, eissn = {2821-2746}, doi = {10.22038/jfh.2016.7788}, abstract = {Introduction: Fasting, like Islamic Ramadan Fasting, has been associated with health benefits. Islamic Ramadan fasting, a form of caloric restriction (CR) or alternate day fasting that. Studies suggest a comparable effect of ADF and caloric restriction. Despite the fact that fasting can be considered as a form of dietary restriction, fasters tend to have difficulty to reduce their food intake during non-fasting period by overeating leading to the excessive calorie intake. To compare the effect of fasting with and without caloric restriction in Sprague Dawley rats. Methods: The rats were assigned to one of three groups: ADF with 70 % calorie intake (30% CR), ADF with 100 % calorie intake (0% CR), and ADF with 140 % calorie intake (excessive calorie intake) and AL (fed ad libitum). All groups were subjected to 6 hour fasting per day (9 a.m. until 3 p.m.) or 15 days. The plasma sample was taken for MDA level assessment. Urinary 8-oxodG levels were determined by using ELISA. Results: ADF with 30% calorie restriction (F70) group had the lowest MDA level. Measurement of 8-oxodG level showed that group F70 had the highest production of 8-oxodG. There was an inverse relationship between MDA level and 8-oxodG level meaning the lower MDA level, the lower 8-oxodG levels were produced. Conclusion: ADF fasting with 30% caloric restriction reduce the MDA level but increase 8-oxodG levels. This study suggest the beneficial effect of fasting requires decrease in overall caloric intake.}, keywords = {Alternate day fasting,Caloric restriction,Oxidative stress}, url = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7788.html}, eprint = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7788_f808c0849a22a3245b4407d6cbb1bacc.pdf} } @article { author = {Havenetidis, Konstantinos}, title = {The Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Physical Field-Expedient Measures in Army Cadets}, journal = {Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health}, volume = {4}, number = {3}, pages = {111-116}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)}, issn = {2821-2746}, eissn = {2821-2746}, doi = {10.22038/jfh.2016.7889}, abstract = {Introduction: Given the limited number of studies on Ramadan fasting and military performance, we conducted this study to identify the effect of Ramadan fasting on physical fitness performances in army cadets. Methods: Twenty healthy males were randomly selected from a larger sample group. The subjects were divided into fasting (n=10) and non-fasting (n=10) groups. They performed various military physical fitness tests (pull ups, sit ups, swimming obstacle course, push ups, obstacle course, and one mile run) in three separate periods (1st: baseline, 2nd: pre-Ramadan fasting, and 3rd: post-Ramadan fasting). All the cadets also completed three-day food records prior to each exercise testing. Results: Repeated measures ANOVA showed non-significant differences between the groups for pull ups, sit ups, swimming obstacle course, and push ups (P>0.05). However, towards the end of the testing (when performing the obstacle course and the one-mile run) the fasting group showed significantly lower performance (P0.05) was noted in various nutritional parameters across the three food recording periods. Conclusion: Ramadan fasting does not affect overall military fitness performance; however, it seems that fasting cadets cannot handle repeated maximal exercise testing efficiently possibly due to inadequate recovery between tests}, keywords = {Army personnel,Dietary modification,fasting,Physical fitness,Ramadan,Work capacity evaluation}, url = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7889.html}, eprint = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7889_f97dcb59e538ab74fcb8157dfeeda459.pdf} } @article { author = {Hassanein, Mohamed and Bashier, Alaaeldin and Abdelgadir, Elamin and Al Saeed, Maryam and Alawadi, Fatheya and Khalifa, Azza}, title = {Survey of the Knowledge and Attitude of Physicians Toward the Management of Diabetes Mellitus during Ramadan}, journal = {Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health}, volume = {4}, number = {3}, pages = {117-121}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)}, issn = {2821-2746}, eissn = {2821-2746}, doi = {10.22038/jfh.2016.7748}, abstract = {Ramadan fasting has been a major concern among researchers considering the theoretically imposed risk on patients with diabetes mellitus due to prolonged fasting. Studies indicate that the knowledge and practices of physicians do not comply with the proposed recommendations in this regard in many cases. This study aimed to explore the viewpoints and attitudes of physicians toward the management of diabetes mellitus regarding to Ramadan fasting. In addition, we assessed the knowledge and compliance of physicians with available recommendations regarding the management of diabetes mellitus in Ramadan. According to the results, Ninety five present of the physicians (n=862) believed the type of diabetes to be “important” or “very important” in decision-making for Ramadan fasting. Control of diabetes before Ramadan was noted as “important” or “very important” by 95% of the physicians (n=848). Moreover, the majority of respondents emphasized on the pivotal role of self-monitoring of blood glucose in the management of patients receiving insulin or sulphonylureas (SUs), and to a lesser extend in cases treated with other oral hypoglycemic agents than SUs. Among the participants, 63.8% (n=397) confirmed the availability of Ramadan-focused educational programs for their patients, whereas thirty six present (n=225) mentioned the absence of such programs. According to the results of this study, it is crucial to raise the awareness of patients and physicians about the importance of Ramadan fasting through structured educational interventions in order to reduce the health risks associated with fasting in diabetic patients. Therefore, it is recommended that simplified guidelines and educational materials be dispensed for healthcare providers for related training programs before Ramadan.}, keywords = {Diabetes,Diabetes guidelines,Ramadan fasting,Diabetes Management,Muslims}, url = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7748.html}, eprint = {https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7748_3424cd3dced3493f46b2a308ea957fa1.pdf} }