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{"title":"Long-term food supplementation with sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum <i>L.</i>) prevents age-associated cognitive decline in female mice.","authors":"Dâmaris Costa Miranda Pires, Alberto da Silva Moraes","doi":"10.1177/02601060241281765","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241281765","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Mild cognitive decline, a common issue in aging, affects memory, learning, and attention. Nutrition can influence cognition, and research indicates that <i>Ocimum sp.</i> (holy basil and sweet basil) leaf extracts may enhance cognition in rodents and humans. However, these studies do not address whether these benefits extend to fresh or dry leaves consumed in typical human diets, along with physiological aging. <b>Aim:</b> To investigate the effects of sweet basil supplementation on cognition in mature and aged female mice. <b>Methods:</b> Female C57bl mice were divided into four groups: 8-month-old mature adults and 18-month-old aged adults, each receiving either a control or supplemented diet. The supplemented diet included a mix of standard chow and fresh basil leaves, administered for 2-8 months. Cognitive and behavioral assessments were conducted using the novel object recognition (NOR), Morris water maze (MWM), and elevated plus maze (EPM) tasks, focusing on memory, learning, and anxiety. <b>Results:</b> No cognitive improvement was observed in mature mice. However, aged mice receiving long-term basil supplementation showed enhanced discrimination in NOR and stayed closer to the absent platform in MWM compared to nonsupplemented controls. While aging mice exhibited reduced anxiety-like behavior in EPM, basil supplementation prevented this reduction. <b>Conclusion:</b> Basil supplementation appears beneficial in elderly mice, potentially preventing age-related cognitive decline and behavioral changes. These findings support the benefits of basil consumption in cognition and underscore its potential role in promoting healthy aging. Incorporating basil into the diet at a younger age may preserve memory and mitigate behavioral changes as individuals age.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"1147-1156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hungry for nutrition information: Undergraduate students' engagement with nutrition social media nutrition content.","authors":"Zachary P Gersten, Olivia S Anderson","doi":"10.1177/02601060241288282","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241288282","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Social media is a fast-changing, normalized way through which youth access health and nutrition information. Yet, social media content that lacks expertise or altruistic motives can negatively impact this vulnerable population through mis- or disinformation. <b>Aim:</b> The aims of this study were to 1) assess how adolescents and young adults engage with nutrition information across social media platforms and account types, and 2) describe their preferences for nutrition social media content. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted an exploratory mixed methods study with 57 undergraduate students enrolled in an introductory public health nutrition course. First, we calculated descriptive statistics on close-ended survey data on social media use and sociodemographic variables. Then, we performed thematic analysis on open-ended survey data regarding social media use, preferences, and experiences. <b>Results:</b> The median age of participants was 20 years old; 70% of participants identified as female and 11% identified as male. We found that TikTok and Instagram were highly preferred by participants for weight loss, wellness, diet promotion, and sports and fitness topics. In general, participants reported wanting personalized content that conveys positive nutrition messages that are supported by credible expertise. <b>Conclusion:</b> These findings suggest that the nutrition community can engage adolescents and young adults by presenting information as image- and video-based content on social media. Social media content related to weight loss, wellness, diet promotion, and sports and fitness topics should establish credibility using visible markers and embrace body positive messaging for maximum uptake.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"1089-1094"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unlocking the secrets: How well do nutrition and dietetics students understand diabulimia and health literacy?","authors":"Zehra Margot Çelik, Hatice Merve Bayram","doi":"10.1177/02601060241310639","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241310639","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundDespite the significant health risks associated with it, diabulimia, which involves the omission of insulin for the purpose of weight control in individuals with type 1 diabetes, remains underrecognized.AimThis study assessed diabulimia knowledge in third- and fourth-year nutrition and dietetics students and its relationship with health literacy.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 231 students (90.5% female) in the third (38.5%) and fourth (61.5%) years of the Nutrition and Dietetics Departments at two universities and was carried out between June and July 2024. A questionnaire covering demographic characteristics, Diabulimia Knowledge Level Scale (DKLS) and Turkish Health Literacy Scale (THLS-32) was administered to the students in person. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 28.0.ResultsDKLS scores of third-year students were lower than those of the fourth-year students (<i>p</i> = 0.014). Similarly, THLS-32 scores were higher in fourth-year students (<i>p</i> = 0.012). However, there was no statistical significance in DKLS, THLS-32 scores and THLS-32 classification between the universities (<i>p</i> = 0.307, <i>p</i> = 0.137, and <i>p</i> = 0.491, respectively). No relationship between age, DKLS and THLS-32 was found.ConclusionFourth-year students demonstrated higher diabulimia knowledge and health literacy scores, highlighting the impact of advanced education. However, no differences were found between the universities. These findings underscore the need for further research to explore the factors contributing to knowledge and health literacy development, including curriculum design, teaching methods, and clinical training. Additionally, expanding this investigation to include other healthcare professionals could provide a broader perspective of existing gaps in diabulimia awareness and health literacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"1281-1287"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143009018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of a bioelectrical impedance analysis-based prediction equation for body composition of rural children aged 4-8 years in Myanmar.","authors":"Aye Aye Maw, Theingi Thwin, Victor O Owino, Leigh C Ward","doi":"10.1177/02601060241260983","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241260983","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Reliable and accurate estimates of body composition are essential when studying the various health correlates of disease. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is an affordable and feasible body composition assessment technique for clinical and field settings. Total body water (TBW) and hence fat-free mass is estimated by predictive regression algorithms using anthropometric measurements plus the resistance index. <b>Aim:</b> The study aimed to develop a BIA prediction equation for TBW in children in Myanmar using the deuterium dilution technique as the reference method. <b>Methods:</b> The study design was cross-sectional in a school setting with convenience sampling of participants. One hundred and two healthy children (57 boys and 45 girls) with aged 4 and 8 years participated; randomly divided into the prediction group (29 boys and 22 girls) and cross-validation group (28 boys and 23 girls). Whole-body impedance, anthropometric and TBW (by D₂O dilution) measurements. The prediction equation was cross-validated using a split-group design and compared to published equations for contemporaneous populations. <b>Results:</b> TBW could be predicted by the following equation. TBW = 0.4597 * Weight (kg) + 0.1564 * Impedance index + 0.6075 (<i>R</i>² = 0.891, <i>P</i> < 0.0001) with a correlation coefficient of 0.942 and limits of agreement of 0.98 kg TBW on cross-validation. <b>Conclusions:</b> This equation can be used to predict body composition in young (aged 4-8 years) children in Myanmar but because the age range of the participants in the present study was relatively narrow, more research in different age groups is required to establish its broader applicability.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"933-942"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12423468/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141301141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chlormequat in our food: A potential hidden threat to health, highlighting the need for improved food safety practices.","authors":"Abdullah, Ali Abdullah Rizwan, Asad Gul Rao, Anum Akbar","doi":"10.1177/02601060251328772","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060251328772","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Chlormequat (chlorocholine) is one of the most widely used plant growth regulators. It enhances the strength of cereal crops such as wheat and barley. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of chlormequat; however, in recent times, there has been growing concern about its health impacts, including endocrine and reproductive toxicity. Recent studies have highlighted the growing presence of chlormequat in food and biological samples, raising questions about long-term human exposure. <b>Aim:</b> This article highlights the critical need to review the safety issues associated with chlormequat use in food production by assessing its potential health risks and addressing existing regulatory inadequacies. By identifying gaps in current regulations and emphasizing the importance of consumer education, the article advocates for stronger food safety practices and more sustainable farming methods to reduce exposure to chlormequat. Implementing these solutions will not only mitigate potential health risks but also promote public health and improve overall food safety standards. <b>Methods:</b> Not applicable. <b>Results:</b> Observations have shown a steady and sharp rise in the level of chlormequat detection in both food and human biological samples over these years. Animal studies have confirmed significant disturbance in reproductive and endocrine functions, although studies in humans are scant. Current regulations do not include long-term human safety, though these regulations do set limits on residues. Furthermore, improper agricultural application increases the risks of overexposure. <b>Conclusion:</b> The result shows the implication of heightened regulatory measures, consumer awareness, and further research into the long-term effects of chlormequat on human health. Some concerns with chemical growth regulators like chlormequat could be minimized by promoting sustainable farming and precision agriculture methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"837-839"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between muscle quality and nutritional status among community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Yuta Kubo, Daiki Nakashima, Naoki Tomiyama, Kento Noritake, Kyosuke Yorozuya, Yoshihito Tsubouchi, Terufumi Iitsuka, Keisuke Fujii","doi":"10.1177/02601060241263377","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241263377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Decline in muscle quality is associated with poorer health in community-dwelling older adults. Although there is evidence that malnutrition is associated with the decline of muscle quality in older adults, few analyses have considered important factors related to muscle quality. <b>Aim:</b> The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between muscle quality and nutritional status in community-dwelling older adults, taking into account muscle mass, muscle strength, and amount of physical activity. <b>Methods:</b> This was a cross-sectional study. Data were obtained from a health checkup program in Japan. Participants were older adults aged ≥65 years living in the community who participated in the health checkup program. The data collected were echo intensity, scores on the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition criteria, skeletal muscle mass, grip strength, physical activity level, and demographic data. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine the association between muscle quality and nutritional status. <b>Results:</b> Data were analyzed for 50 participants (mean age 77.62 years, standard deviation 6.16 years, 78.0% women). Multiple regression analysis showed that nutritional status affected muscle quality even when various factors were taken into account (B = 6.95, β = 0.31, <i>p = </i>0.04, 95% confidence interval: 0.01-0.62). <b>Conclusion:</b> The observed association suggests that providing nutritional support for older adults living in the community may be a useful strategy to maintain muscle quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"989-994"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141760064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Child meal support program, food and nutrition insecurity, and health among Korean children.","authors":"Seongha Cho","doi":"10.1177/02601060241261437","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241261437","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundKorea's child meal support program (CMSP) aims to reduce food and nutrition insecurity (FNI) and improve health among children from low-income households.AimWe examined the impact of different types of CMSP on children's FNI and health in Korea, analyzing meal frequency and healthful food consumption (FNI), and general health and depression (health) among child meal card (CMC) and facility meal service (FMS) participants compared with nonparticipants.MethodsThe 2018 Comprehensive Survey on Korean Children data were analyzed. Precisely, 847 children from low-income households aged 9-17 were categorized into CMC (<i>n = </i>331), FMS (<i>n = </i>209), and income-eligible nonparticipants (<i>n = </i>307). Propensity score-weighted generalized linear models assessed CMSP's impact on FNI and health. Stratified generalized linear models examined heterogeneity in FNI-health associations by CMSP status.ResultsCMC participants reported more frequent breakfast consumption (odds ratio [OR] = 0.662, <i>p < </i>0.05) but poorer self-rated general health (OR = 1.890, <i>p < </i>0.05); FMS participants were less likely to have three meals (OR = 1.814, <i>p < </i>0.05), fruits and vegetables (OR = 2.194, <i>p </i>< 0.001), and protein-rich foods daily (OR = 1.695, <i>p < </i>0.05) than nonparticipants. Health risks associated with healthful food consumption and meal frequency were more pronounced among CMC and FMS/nonparticipants, respectively.ConclusionCMSP had a limited impact on reducing FNI and improving health among children from low-income households. CMC appeared more effective than FMS in alleviating FNI, notwithstanding potential health concerns. Food assistance programs should seek comprehensive enhancements in children's food and nutrition security and health.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"953-964"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141420093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Folic acid supplement prescribing practice during the protective period and its associated factors among health professionals in selected governmental health centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Yaschalew Mengist, Hana Lijaemiro, Jembere Tesfaye Deressa","doi":"10.1177/02601060241273657","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241273657","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Supplementing folic acid (FA) before and in the first month of conception is an essential preventive factor, especially for neural tube defects (NTDs) and other congenital anomalies. <b>Aim:</b> The research aimed to assess FA supplement prescribing practice during the protective period and its associated factors among health professionals in selected governmental health centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2023. <b>Methods:</b> An institutionalized cross-sectional survey was carried out in Addis Ababa public health centers with a total sample size of 396 in February 2023. Systematic random sampling methods were used, and after each respondent's signed consent, a row of data was gathered using pretested self-administered questionnaires. The data was coded, interred to Epi Data 4.6.0.6 and transferred to Statistical Package for Social Sciences 27 software. Then a binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis method was used to show the associated variables with FA prescribing practice using a confidence interval (CI) of 95% and a significance value < 0.05. <b>Results:</b> The total prevalence of FA prescribing practice during the periconceptional period was 64.4% [95% CI (59.68-69.12)]. But those prescribed during the protective period were 26.7%. Ever since the birth of a neonate with NTDs, not prescribing a dose of 4 mg of FA for women with NTD, the type of women for whom FA was prescribed were associated with FA prescribing practice during the protective period. <b>Conclusion:</b> The healthcare professional's prescribing practice during the protective period was still low and needs more attention to strengthen FA supplements.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"1047-1054"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141976259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing ChatGPT's cybersecurity implications in Saudi Arabian healthcare and education sectors: A comparative study.","authors":"Abeer Abdullah Alsadhan","doi":"10.1177/02601060241289975","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241289975","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Study purposeThis study aims to critically evaluate ChatGPT's impact on cybersecurity in healthcare and education sectors.MethodsThis study employed a cross-sectional survey design, collecting data from healthcare and educational professionals in Saudi Arabia through a structured questionnaire, with 205 healthcare workers' and 214 educators. The survey assessed perceptions of ChatGPT's impact on cybersecurity opportunities and challenges, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA to explore differences across professional roles.ResultsHealthcare professionals viewed artificial intelligence (AI) more favorably (mean scores 4.24 and 4.14) than those in education, who showed moderate enthusiasm (mean scores 2.55 to 3.54). Concerns over data privacy and the cost of securing AI were significant, with high mean scores of 3.59 indicating widespread apprehension.ConclusionA balanced approach to ChatGPT's integration that carefully considers ethical implications, data privacy, and the technology's dual-use potential is required.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"1227-1235"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between selenium biomarkers and insulin resistance in women with obesity: A case-control study.","authors":"Tamires da Cunha Soares, Bruna Emanuele Pereira Cardoso, Thaline Milany da Silva Dias, Jennifer Beatriz Silva Morais, Larissa Cristina Fontenelle, Stéfany Rodrigues de Sousa Melo, Loanne Rocha Dos Santos, Thayanne Gabryelle Visgueira de Sousa, Mickael de Paiva Sousa, Francisco Erasmo Oliveira, Gilberto Simeone Henriques, Barbara Rita Cardoso, Dilina do Nascimento Marreiro","doi":"10.1177/02601060241296004","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241296004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundAlthough literature demonstrates controversial results regarding the association between selenium and glucose metabolism, no studies have specifically targeted a population with obesity even though this group is vulnerable to insulin resistance.AimTo evaluate the association between selenium biomarkers and insulin resistance in women with obesity.MethodsThis case-control study recruited 84 women with obesity and 129 with healthy weight (control). Selenium intake was assessed by 3-day food record. Selenium concentration in plasma, erythrocyte, and urine was assessed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. Serum glucose, insulin, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were assessed in a fasting blood sample. Homeostasis Model Assessment of Beta Cell Function (HOMA-β) and Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance were calculated according to standard methods.ResultsWomen with obesity had higher dietary selenium intake in comparison to the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Further, the plasma and erythrocyte concentrations were lower in individuals with obesity (<i>p</i> < 0.001), while selenium in urine was higher (<i>p</i> < 0.001) than in controls. No significant differences in insulin resistance markers were observed between groups. Selenium intake was positively associated with HOMA-β in both groups. In women with obesity, selenium intake was also positively associated with insulin and HbA1c, while in the controls the clearance of selenium was negatively associated with insulin and HbA1c. There was a positive correlation between dietary selenium intake, fasting insulin, HbA1c, and HOMA-β (<i>p</i> < 0.05).ConclusionsWomen with obesity present impaired selenium metabolism. Further, we observed an association between dietary selenium and markers of insulin resistance, which may reflect the possible negative action of selenium on insulin signaling.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"1271-1280"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142624973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}