For studies of a similar design and which assessed the same outcomes in similar population groups , we report the potential for the combining of data across studies in systematic review s. CONCLUSIONS This scoping review has revealed the extensive evidence base for many outcomes which could be the focus of systematic review s exploring the health effects of conventional yogurt consumption
BACKGROUND The health effects of conventional yogurt have been investigated for over a century ; however , few systematic review s have been conducted to assess the extent of the health benefits of yogurt .
OBJECTIVE The aim of this scoping review was to assess the volume of available evidence on the health effects of conventional yogurt .
Anthropometric and dietary determinants of blood pressure in over 7000 Mediterranean women: the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition-Florence cohort
Background Anthropometric characteristics and dietary habits are widely recognized to influence blood pressure . We evaluated their role in a large series of Mediterranean adult women . Methods In Florence , in the European Prospect i ve Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition , we recruited 10 083 women , aged 35–64 years . Detailed information on diet , lifestyle , physical activity , and medical history were collected . Anthropometric indices and systolic and diastolic blood pressures  were measured at recruitment using st and ardized procedures . Overall , after excluding those women who reported a clinical diagnosis of hypertension and /or an antihypertensive treatment and those without measurements , 7601 women were available for analyses with an average systolic and diastolic blood pressure value of 123.2 ± 16.0 and 78.7 ± 9.4 mmHg , respectively . Results Multivariate regression models showed that body mass index ( P < 0.0001 ) and waist circumference ( ≥88 cm , P < 0.0001 ) , as well as processed meat , potatoes , and wine consumption , were directly associated with both systolic and diastolic values . In contrast , a high consumption of selected foods result ed inversely associated with systolic ( total vegetables , yoghurt , and eggs ) , diastolic ( olive oil ) or both systolic and diastolic values ( leafy vegetables , milk , coffee ) . Analyses performed on nutrients showed a positive association with alcohol and sodium intake , and an inverse one with potassium and micronutrients derived from fruits and vegetables . Conclusion In this large series of women from Tuscany , Central Italy , we confirm the independent influence of anthropometric characteristics on blood pressure . The role of specific foods and nutrients in modulating blood pressure also emerged , suggesting a central role for lifestyle modifications in blood pressure control
For studies of a similar design and which assessed the same outcomes in similar population groups , we report the potential for the combining of data across studies in systematic review s. CONCLUSIONS This scoping review has revealed the extensive evidence base for many outcomes which could be the focus of systematic review s exploring the health effects of conventional yogurt consumption
BACKGROUND The health effects of conventional yogurt have been investigated for over a century ; however , few systematic review s have been conducted to assess the extent of the health benefits of yogurt .
OBJECTIVE The aim of this scoping review was to assess the volume of available evidence on the health effects of conventional yogurt .