Nutrition
Nutrition science, functional food and changing health priorities.
Undernutrition is alarmingly prevalent in the dysvascular major lower limb amputation population: A prospective cohort study
Introduction People who have undergone dysvascular major lower limb amputation (LLA) are at high risk for adverse clinical outcomes, including undernutrition. However, prevalence of undernutrition in this population is unknown.
Food consumption patterns and nutrient adequacy across lifecycle stages in Bangladesh
Objective The study aimed to estimate energy, macro, and micronutrient intakes and to compute the probability of adequacy (PA) of 11 selected micronutrient intakes by age, sex, and vulnerabilities. Methods This study analyzed dietary data from two nationally representative surveys in Bangladesh: the BIHS 2015 (N = 13,086; rural only) and the NSB 2017-2018 (N = 3,116; rural and urban, all divisions).
Differences in Dietary-Related Experiences, Determinants, and Information-Seeking Behaviors Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Background Multiple studies have highlighted the prevalence of suboptimal dietary patterns during pregnancy and the postpartum period, with some studies indicating factors that influence dietary behaviors. Objective This study aimed to map the differences in dietary-related experiences, determinants, and information-seeking behaviors, focusing on app use, during the pregnancy and postpartum periods among Dutch…
Impacts of large-scale food fortification on the cost of nutrient-adequate diets: a modelling study in 89 countries
Introduction Large-scale food fortification (LSFF) is a widely accepted intervention to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies, yet policy implementation is often incomplete. Even assuming high implementation of existing mandatory and voluntary standards, the effects of LSFF on least-cost diets have not been established.
Ethnomedicinal Uses of Thai Legumes ( Fabaceae ) and Their Potential in Industrial Applications
The Fabaceae legumes form part of the global food systems, traditional medicines and provide a good source of proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and a wide range of bioactive compounds. Glycine max, Vigna radiata, Cajanus cajan, Clitoria ternatea and Vigna unguiculata are examples of legumes that are important in nutrition, ethnomedicine and sustainable agriculture in Thailand.
A pre-post pilot feasibility study of the MindBia web-based nutrition intervention for individuals with severe mental illness: Study protocol
People living with severe mental illness experience substantial health inequalities and high rates of premature mortality, largely driven by modifiable lifestyle-related risk factors, including poor diet quality. Digital technologies may provide scalable and flexible opportunities to support healthier behaviours; however, few interventions have specifically targeted nutrition-related outcomes as a primary focus in…
Satiety responsiveness following dietary exposure to ultra-processed foods differing in texture-derived eating rate: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled crossover diet intervention
Purpose Disrupted satiety signalling has been proposed as a possible mechanism driving high energy intakes associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). We examined whether transitioning from a diet low in UPFs to a high-UPF diet affects satiety responsiveness.
The Mediterranean pyramid: 30 years later, still relevant
Purpose The Mediterranean diet, which has its roots in the traditional eating habits of olive-growing regions, is widely recognized for its health benefits. Methods Originally described by Ancel Keys and formalized in the 1990s by the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, this plant-based diet has consistently shown protective effects against cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, various cancers, and cognitive decline.
Prevalence and determinants of inadequate dietary diversity among 5-9 years old children in Bangladesh: findings from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey
Objectives To assess the inadequate dietary diversity (IDD) and factors associated with it among 5-9 years old children in Bangladesh. Design The study was based on cross-sectional data from the second wave of a longitudinal food security and nutrition surveillance in 2023.
Microbial Protein as a novel ingredient in pet food: A food preference study in dogs and cats
The increasing demand for protein sources in pet nutrition has driven growing interest in microbial proteins (MP) as viable alternatives to traditional animal proteins. However, their successful incorporation into pet food formulations depends not only on nutritional adequacy but also on short-term food preference.
Development and Feasibility of a Virtual Nutrition Education Intervention for Adults with Non-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease
Background/objectives Adherence to a healthy diet has been shown to decrease the incidence and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, traditional nutrition education for CKD may not always adequately address healthy eating while incorporating patients' individual needs.
Nutrigenomics and Epigenetic Regulation in Cancer Prevention: Molecular Mechanisms, Dietary Bioactives, and Translational Perspectives
Cancer development is influenced not only by genetic alterations but also by epigenetic dysregulation driven by environmental and lifestyle factors, particularly diet. Nutrigenomics investigates how dietary components interact with the genome to influence gene expression, while nutritional epigenetics focuses on diet-induced modifications such as DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNA regulation.
Development and content validity of Diet Quality Index for Athletes (DQI-Athletes)
Introduction Dietary recommendations for athletes vary according to the type of sport, and the use of uniform assessment criteria may not accurately capture diet quality of athletes from different sport disciplines and weight categories. For example, applying the same guidelines to power and skill sport athletes may lead to inaccurate scoring, similar to the limitations observed with population-based diet quality…
Association between diet quality and overweight or obesity among adults with type 2 diabetes at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Background Overweight and obesity are major health challenges among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and poor diet quality may contribute to excess body weight. However, evidence regarding the association between overall diet quality and overweight or obesity among adults with T2DM in Ethiopia is limited.
Diet Quality and Weight Gain Among Women in the Aboriginal Family Birthing Program in South Australia
Background This study assessed diet quality and the association between engagement with nutrition support bundles and weight gain among pregnant women having Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies who participated in the Aboriginal Family and Baby Bundles implementation project at two South Australian maternity sites. Methods Cross-sectional analysis of dietary data was performed using the Australian…
Growth Performance and Carcass Quality of Crossbred Holstein × Beef Heifers and Steers Fed High-Solid Milk in the Preweaning Period
This study aimed to determine whether greater weight gains in crossbred calves fed whole milk adjusted to 14% total solids during the preweaning phase persist into the postweaning and finishing phases and influence carcass grading. Eighty Holstein × beef calves (male and female) were randomly assigned to receive either pasteurized whole milk with 11% total solids (11%TS) or pasteurized whole milk supplemented with…
