Nutrition ResearchPub Date : 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2026.04.002
Güleren Sabuncular, Ani Agopyan, Ayşe Açıkgöz, Habibe Nur Karatay, Muhammet Ali Öztürk, Rüveyda Gülce Yıldız, Şule Aktaç
{"title":"Moderate coffee intake does not significantly affect short-term bioelectrical impedance measurements in healthy women.","authors":"Güleren Sabuncular, Ani Agopyan, Ayşe Açıkgöz, Habibe Nur Karatay, Muhammet Ali Öztürk, Rüveyda Gülce Yıldız, Şule Aktaç","doi":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.04.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2026.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a widely used, noninvasive method for assessing body composition. However, its sensitivity to acute changes in water consumption and coffee intake raises concerns about measurement reliability. This study hypothesized that the short-term consumption of 200 mL caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee would result in measurable changes in BIA-derived body composition parameters compared to water intake. Twenty-seven healthy female participants (aged 18-35 years; body mass index 18.5-29.9 kg/m²) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: caffeinated coffee, decaffeinated coffee, or water (n = 9 per group). After all groups consumed 200 mL of the assigned beverage, BIA measurements were performed at baseline, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes using the InBody 270 analyzer. Nonparametric tests (Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman) and Quade ANCOVA were applied to assess between- and within-group differences, adjusting for baseline values. Significant within-group changes were observed in body weight and body mass index across all groups (P < .05). Between-group differences emerged in fat mass, fat percentage, and body mass index at multiple time points (P < .05); however, none remained significant after adjusting for baseline using Quade ANCOVA (all P > .05). Notably, several parameters showed medium to large effect sizes, despite nonsignificant P values. Under controlled conditions, moderate caffeine intake (∼95 to 100 mg) or 200 mL fluid volume does not induce significant short-term alterations in BIA-derived body composition in healthy women. Visual trends suggest transient fluctuations within the first 60 minutes, though these were not clinically meaningful.</p>","PeriodicalId":19245,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition Research","volume":"150 ","pages":"62-71"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147856556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition ResearchPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-25DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2026.01.006
Minji Kang , Jungwon Park , Yoonha Kim , Kumhee Son , Kyung Hee Park , Hyunjung Lim
{"title":"The BUDS (Balanced nUtrition through Daily School meals) program improved school meal intake and promoted healthy growth and eating behaviors in elementary school children","authors":"Minji Kang , Jungwon Park , Yoonha Kim , Kumhee Son , Kyung Hee Park , Hyunjung Lim","doi":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.01.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.01.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>School meals play a critical role in the daily nutrition of children and the development of lifelong eating habits. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the BUDS (Balanced nutrition through daily school meals) program on school meal intake, eating behaviors, and weight-related outcomes among elementary school students in the Republic of Korea. We hypothesized that participation in the BUDS program would increase school meal intake and lead to improvements in weight status and eating behaviors. A total of 478 second- and third-grade students participated in the 6-month BUDS program, which included monthly nutrition education and strategies to promote school meal consumption. An artificial intelligence-based food scanner was utilized to objectively monitor daily school meal intake. Anthropometric measurements, eating behaviors (as measured by the Nutrition Quotient for Children, NQ-C), snack preferences, and dietary intake were assessed before and after the program. A total of 450 students completed the program, with a mean age of 8.0 ± 0.7 years. School meal intake increased from 69.1% to 77.0% (<em>p</em> < .001). The BMI z-scores of the underweight and normal weight groups demonstrated an upward trend, while the body fat percentage and fat-free mass of all groups exhibited an increase. Greater improvement in school meal intake was associated with higher odds of achieving or maintaining a normal weight (OR = 2.68, 95% CI = 1.27–5.65). A positive correlation was identified between meal intake and total NQ-C score (<em>r</em> = 0.216, <em>p</em> < .001). This correlation was also found to be specific to behaviors such as consuming diverse side dishes and reducing screen time. The school-based BUDS program demonstrated efficacy in increasing school meal intake, promoting healthier eating behaviors, and supporting healthy weight outcomes, particularly among underweight children.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19245,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition Research","volume":"148 ","pages":"Pages 15-25"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147347415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition ResearchPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2026.02.002
Chengming Fu , Qing Bai , Xiaofei Li, Xiaoyun Zeng
{"title":"Advantages of energy restriction approach in mitigating metabolic syndrome: A network meta-analysis","authors":"Chengming Fu , Qing Bai , Xiaofei Li, Xiaoyun Zeng","doi":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Based on previous studies, we hypothesized that the diverse dietary strategies might improve the health of patients with metabolic syndrome. This study aimed to compare the effects of different dietary strategies on indicators through a network meta-analysis. We searched CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science databases till November 5, 2024, to identify the randomized controlled trials on dietary strategies for improving of the indexes in patients with metabolic syndrome. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 20 articles involving 1244 subjects and 23 dietary patterns were included. The analysis revealed that among the five integrated dietary strategies, the Energy Restriction Approach ranked as the most effective intervention for improving key metabolic parameters. In reducing body mass index, the Energy Restriction Approach showed the highest efficacy (SUCRA 87.0%), followed closely by the Meal Frequency Modulation Strategy (SUCRA 85.8%). The Energy Restriction Approach significantly outperformed Control Dietary Regimen (MD = −5.69, 95%CI: −7.90, −3.20) and other strategies. The Energy Restriction Approach also ranked first (SUCRA 85.1%) in fasting blood glucose, with the Recommended Dietary Approach also showed notable benefits (SUCRA 71.0%). For waist circumference, the Meal Frequency Modulation Strategy was most effective (SUCRA 85.1%), with the Recommended Dietary Approach also demonstrating significant reductions compared to controls (MD = −3.25, 95%CI: −7.51, −0.12). Overall, the Energy Restriction Approach dominated in improving body mass index, fasting blood glucose, and metabolic outcomes, while the Meal Frequency Modulation Strategy and the Recommended Dietary Approach showed complementary strengths in waist circumference and lipid profiles, respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19245,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition Research","volume":"148 ","pages":"Pages 26-36"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147369798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition ResearchPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2026.02.001
Atika Musa , Mustapha Umar Imam , Kasimu Ghandi Ibrahim , Kasimu Saidu
{"title":"The role of climate change in maternal nutrition and fetal development: a narrative review","authors":"Atika Musa , Mustapha Umar Imam , Kasimu Ghandi Ibrahim , Kasimu Saidu","doi":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change, driven by both natural processes and anthropogenic activities, exerts profound effects on atmospheric and environmental conditions. Maternal nutrition plays a critical role in fetal growth, development, and pregnancy outcomes; thus, disruptions in food systems caused by climate change pose significant risks to maternal and child health, particularly in low-income regions already burdened by malnutrition. Environmental stressors associated with climate change can compromise dietary quality and reduce the availability of essential micronutrients, thereby exacerbating adverse health outcomes in mothers and their offspring. Many of these outcomes are mediated through epigenetic mechanisms, suggesting that climate change may indirectly influence the epigenetic programming of diseases across generations. Understanding these links is crucial for elucidating how climate-driven alterations in maternal nutrition contribute to poor pregnancy outcomes and long-term metabolic disorders in offspring. This narrative review examines the epigenetic implications of climate change on maternal nutrition and fetal development. It explores the impact of climate variability on agricultural productivity and nutrient composition, the consequences of food insecurity for maternal and neonatal health, and the influence of temperature extremes and air pollution on pregnancy outcomes. The review also discusses potential mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce climate-induced risks to maternal and fetal health. Ultimately, climate change threatens maternal and fetal well-being by diminishing food quality and micronutrient availability, with enduring effects mediated through epigenetic pathways. Addressing these challenges requires longitudinal, population-specific studies and integrated nutrition-environment frameworks to inform effective public health interventions and policy responses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19245,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition Research","volume":"148 ","pages":"Pages 37-48"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147388097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition ResearchPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-04DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2026.01.007
Saim Mahmood Khan , Jawairya Muhammad Hussain , Barina Khan , Abdullah Saad , Jaweria Mehboob , Gul Rukh , Malaika Manzoor , Ashal Waseem Mughal , Anusha Kayani , Mohammad Ali Baig , Surraiya Riaz Mahmood Khan , Zarnab Saleem , Rida Hashim
{"title":"Dark side of nocturnal eating: Unraveling the emerging axis between meal timing, gut microbiota, and early-onset cancer risk","authors":"Saim Mahmood Khan , Jawairya Muhammad Hussain , Barina Khan , Abdullah Saad , Jaweria Mehboob , Gul Rukh , Malaika Manzoor , Ashal Waseem Mughal , Anusha Kayani , Mohammad Ali Baig , Surraiya Riaz Mahmood Khan , Zarnab Saleem , Rida Hashim","doi":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The worldwide increase in early-onset metabolic disorders and digestive system cancers has elicited serious concern about lifestyle and diet as contributors to chronic disease risk. Disruption of circadian rhythms, particularly through nocturnal eating, is implicated in the development of various malignancies. This narrative review explored the emerging interplay between nocturnal eating, gut microbiota disruption, and early-onset cancer risk. Literature was sourced from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Elsevier databases, emphasizing mechanistic studies and key findings in chrononutrition, microbiome research, and oncology. Nocturnal eating desynchronizes central and peripheral clocks, alters clock-gene expression, and provokes gut dysbiosis and inflammatory signaling that promote tumorigenic pathways. In contrast, daytime-aligned time-restricted eating (TRE) has shown potential to restore circadian synchrony, enhance metabolic resilience, and improve gut health even in the absence of caloric restriction. While TRE’s role in cancer prevention remains hypothetical, its circadian benefits warrant further investigation. Overall, meal timing represents a modifiable factor influencing metabolic health and possibly early carcinogenesis. Aligning eating behavior with intrinsic circadian rhythms may help mitigate cancer risk and improve long-term well-being.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19245,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition Research","volume":"148 ","pages":"Pages 1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147344765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition ResearchPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-12DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2026.01.003
Sofia Libriani , Gabriella Facchinetti , Flavio Marti , Maria Ymelda Tolentino Diaz , Elena Sandri
{"title":"The association between gut microbiota and cognitive decline: A systematic review of the literature","authors":"Sofia Libriani , Gabriella Facchinetti , Flavio Marti , Maria Ymelda Tolentino Diaz , Elena Sandri","doi":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.01.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nutres.2026.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The gut–brain axis has emerged as a key pathway in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders, with age-related shifts in gut microbiota potentially contributing to cognitive decline and dementia progression. This systematic review evaluated the effects of microbiota-targeted interventions on cognitive outcomes in adults aged >45 years with cognitive impairment or at risk of dementia. Randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies published up to June 2025 were identified through PubMed, COCHRANE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and EMBASE. Methodological quality, assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist, ranged from moderate to high.Fifteen studies involving 4,275 participants across Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East met inclusion criteria. Interventions included probiotic supplementation, fecal microbiota transplantation, and dietary strategies such as Mediterranean and ketogenic diets. Cognitive outcomes were measured using validated tools, including the Mini-Mental State Examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status. Narrative synthesis indicated that microbiota modulation was associated with improvements in memory, executive function, and global cognition, particularly in individuals with prodromal or mild cognitive impairment. Reported benefits correlated with increased microbial diversity, enhanced short-chain fatty acid production, and reduced neuroinflammatory markers. In contrast, effects were limited in advanced Alzheimer’s disease.Overall, gut microbiota modulation represents a promising nonpharmacological strategy to support cognitive health, with early intervention appearing crucial for optimal benefit. Nevertheless, heterogeneity in study design and intervention protocols highlights the need for large-scale, longitudinal randomized controlled trials to confirm efficacy and clarify underlying biological mechanisms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19245,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition Research","volume":"147 ","pages":"Pages 16-31"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146194978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}