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57 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 604 Health and Lifestyle Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Future studies should aim to analyze the nutritional status and body composition of larger and more diverse populations - Future studies should aim to explore the relationship between BMI and body fat percentage in more detail - Future studies should aim to develop more effective and efficient methods for obtaining sanitary notification for processed foods in Ecuador

    Análisis de grasa corporal en estudiantes de ingeniería industrial: caso práctico · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the nutritional status and body composition of industrial engineering students - There is a lack of research on the process of obtaining sanitary notification for processed foods in Ecuador

    Análisis de grasa corporal en estudiantes de ingeniería industrial: caso práctico · 2026 · DOI

  • La falta de estudios que evalúen la efectividad de las intervenciones de educación para la salud en la reducción del IMC en escolares. La necesidad de indicadores cognitivos y conductuales en la evaluación de las intervenciones.

    Efectividad de las intervenciones para reducir el IMC en escolares de América: Una Revisión sistemática. · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of healthy food options in university cafeterias. The lack of promotion of healthy eating habits in university cafeterias. The lack of compliance with food safety measures in university cafeterias.

    Análisis de la calidad alimentaria, gestión administrativa y promoción de alimentación saludable en las cafeterías · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges identified were the lack of research on the topic and the need for effective strategies to promote nutritional education. The challenges also included the need for further research to investigate the impact of nutritional education on obesity rates.

    Análisis de documentos sobre nutrición en Educación Infantil: una revisión bibliométrica · 2026 · DOI

  • The study recognizes the challenge of incorporating a gender perspective in the evaluation of sports services. The study acknowledges the difficulty of establishing strict contrasts due to the limited number of comparable studies. The study identifies the need to strengthen infrastructure and communication processes to improve the quality of sports services.

    La calidad de los servicios deportivos universitarios en estudiantes mujeres: análisis con perspectiva de género · 2026 · DOI

  • One of the challenges faced by older adult women with diabetes is the risk of podological alterations, which can affect mobility, autonomy, and quality of life. Another challenge is the lack of research on the importance of podological care in this population. A third challenge is the need for healthcare professionals to prioritize preventive programs and continuous clinical follow-up for older adult women with diabetes.

    Nivel de riesgo podológico y factores asociados en mujeres adultas mayores con diabetes residentes de una institución geriátrica en México: estudio transversal · 2026 · DOI

  • The review only included studies published between 2014 and 2024. The search was limited to three databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Scite.ai.

    Caracterización fenotípica de la sarcopenia en pacientes con neuropatía diabética: El rol del dolor y la disfunción motora · 2026 · DOI

  • The literature has not sufficiently characterized the differential impact of clinical phenotypes on muscle function. There is a need for more research on the diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia in patients with diabetic neuropathy.

    Caracterización fenotípica de la sarcopenia en pacientes con neuropatía diabética: El rol del dolor y la disfunción motora · 2026 · DOI

  • La necesidad de considerar los determinantes sociales en la prevención y tratamiento de la DMT2. La falta de evidencia sobre los mecanismos epigenéticos que median la relación entre los determinantes sociales de la salud y la patogénesis de la DMT2.

    Determinantes sociales y mecanismos epigenéticos en la sindemia de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Una revisión integrativa · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on validating the tool in different populations and settings. Future research should evaluate the impact of the tool on clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization.

    FamilyComorbid AI: herramienta Web de apoyo a la decisión clínica para predicción de riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 y multimorbilidad · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the lack of a tool that integrates risk multipliers and protective factors based on evidence from clinical trials and meta-analyses. The gap is the lack of a tool that provides personalized estimates of cardiovascular risk and therapeutic recommendations.

    FamilyComorbid AI: herramienta Web de apoyo a la decisión clínica para predicción de riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 y multimorbilidad · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should deepen the topic of mental health problems in university students. Future research should explore the strategies of psycho-emotional support implemented by the institution.

    Causas más frecuentes de atención psicológica en estudiantes universitarios · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the main causes of psychological attention in university students. Prior studies have focused on the effects of technology use on mental health.

    Causas más frecuentes de atención psicológica en estudiantes universitarios · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between physical activity, free time use, and physical education valuation in Mexican adolescents. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating the relationship between these variables.

    Práctica de actividad física y su relación con la valoración de la educación física en adolescentes mexicanos · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to examine the relationship between vocational development, career choice, and the promotion of active and healthy lifestyles among university leveling students.

    Desarrollo vocacional y elección de carrera: implicaciones en la promoción de estilos de vida activos y saludables en estudiantes de nivelación universitaria · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a limited sample size, including only 14 cafeterias. The study uses a convenience sampling method, which may not be representative of all university cafeterias.

    Análisis de la calidad alimentaria, gestión administrativa y promoción de alimentación saludable en las cafeterías · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the impact of screen time on mental health. The current study aims to address this gap by analyzing the effects of screen time on mental health in children and adolescents.

    El Impacto de las Pantallas en el Aprendizaje: ¿Aliados o Enemigos? · 2026 · DOI

  • The diagnosis and treatment of EHmet are complex due to its heterogeneity and multisystemic nature. There is a need for a clinical practice guide for the management of EHmet.

    Resumen ejecutivo de la Guía de práctica clínica multidisciplinar de manejo de la esteatosis hepática metabólica · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in understanding the prevalence and associated factors of low back pain in adolescents. Prior studies have methodological limitations and variability.

    Prevalência de dor lombar e fatores associados em adolescentes · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should continue to explore the topic of nutrition in early childhood education. Future research should aim to identify effective strategies for promoting nutritional education in early childhood. Future research should also aim to investigate the impact of nutritional education on obesity rates.

    Análisis de documentos sobre nutrición en Educación Infantil: una revisión bibliométrica · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies could explore the quality of sports services in other contexts, such as private universities or community sports centers. Future research could investigate the impact of sports services on the well-being and holistic development of students. Future studies could develop and test interventions to improve the quality of sports services.

    La calidad de los servicios deportivos universitarios en estudiantes mujeres: análisis con perspectiva de género · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of research on the effect of sports on nutritional habits and attention levels of secondary school students. The need for studies that examine the relationship between sports, nutritional habits, and attention levels of secondary school students.

    Examination Of The Nutritional Habits And Attention Levels Of Secodary schol Students Who Do End Do Not Do Sport · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the need for education to improve breastfeeding practices. The author suggests that digital educational resources can help address this gap.

    Utilidad de los recursos educativos digitales para el fortalecimiento de la lactancia materna · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the longitudinal effects of social media use on mental health outcomes. Future research should explore the development of interventions to reduce excessive social media use and promote mental health among university students. Future research should examine the impact of social media use on mental health outcomes in different populations.

    Consecuencias del uso excesivo de redes sociales en la salud mental de estudiantes universitarios · 2026 · DOI

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