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Editorial: Nutrition and health-related quality of life: is it an ignored outcome? Volume II
Recent interest in Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), defined as the perceived physical and mental health of individuals or groups over time, has led to its frequent assessment alongside medical and psychological outcomes in clinical and public health settings, particularly during the development of new treatments. Despite historical recognition of nutrition’s impact on health, the link between nutrition and HRQoL remains underexplored. Our Research Topic, “Nutrition and health-related quality of life: is it an ignored outcome? Volume II,” sought to bridge this gap, attracting international submissions from America and Europe, resulting in three accepted studies. The studies investigated various aspects: Han et al. in the U.S. linked dietary magnesium intake and serum vitamin D status to handgrip strength, an HRQoL indicator; de Lourdes Moreno et al. in Spain validated a Spanish version of the Coeliac Disease Questionnaire for better HRQoL assessment in coeliac patients; and Alonso-Cabezas et al., also in Spain, examined dietary adherence in premenopausal women, emphasizing the need for healthy diets for better HRQoL. These studies highlight the importance of nutrition in HRQoL and call for further research to consolidate these findings and address measurement challenges.
Year: 2023
