Nutrition and healthPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-03-22DOI: 10.1177/02601060241238826
Lawrence E Armstrong, Michael F Bergeron, Colleen X Muñoz, Stavros A Kavouras
{"title":"Low daily water intake profile-is it a contributor to disease?","authors":"Lawrence E Armstrong, Michael F Bergeron, Colleen X Muñoz, Stavros A Kavouras","doi":"10.1177/02601060241238826","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241238826","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Few previous review articles have focused on the associations between inadequate daily water intake (LOW) or urinary biomarkers of dehydration (<sub>U</sub>D; low urine volume or high urine osmolality) and multiple diseases. Accordingly, we conducted manual online searches (47 key words) of the PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar databases with these inclusion criteria: English language, full-text, peer reviewed, no restriction on research design, and three publications minimum. Initially, 3,903 articles were identified based on their titles and abstracts. Evaluations of full length .pdf versions identified 96 studies that were acceptable for inclusion. We concluded that the evidence is insufficient or conflicting for seven disorders or diseases (i.e. suggesting the need for additional clarifying research) and it is lacking for all-cause mortality. Differential characterizations among women and men have been reported in the results of nine studies involving five diseases. Finally, the evidence for associations of LOW or <sub>U</sub>D is strong for both kidney stones and type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia. This suggests that great public health value (i.e. reduced disease risk) may result from increased daily water intake-a simple and cost-effective dietary modification.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"435-446"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11402272/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140185106","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}
Nutrition and healthPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-25DOI: 10.1177/02601060241261430
Jessica Cheng, Anne N Thorndike
{"title":"Association between participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program and perception of limited availability and choice of healthy foods.","authors":"Jessica Cheng, Anne N Thorndike","doi":"10.1177/02601060241261430","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241261430","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nutrition security encompasses stable and equitable access, availability, affordability, and utilization of healthy foods.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the relationship of two newly created dichotomous measures that represent aspects of nutrition security (i.e., perceived limited availability and healthfulness choice) with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Logistic regression models were run for each outcome separately with adjustment for age, income-to-poverty ratio, gender, education, race, and food security.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Adults using social services (e.g., food pantries) were enrolled (N = 402) in this cross-sectional analysis. SNAP participants (61.7%) were not different from non-SNAP participants in perceiving limited availability (aOR [95% CI]: 1.21 [0.75, 1.95]) or limited ability to choose (aOR [95% CI]: 0.69 [0.43, 1.12]) healthy foods.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both SNAP and non-SNAP participants with low socioeconomic status report limited availability of healthy foods in their environment and a limited ability to choose healthy foods.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"403-407"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141760065","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}
Nutrition and healthPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-04-26DOI: 10.1177/02601060241248315
Floris C Wardenaar, Daan Hoogervorst, Barbara E Ainsworth
{"title":"Energy expenditure and physiological markers during a city mountain hike in the heat: A case study.","authors":"Floris C Wardenaar, Daan Hoogervorst, Barbara E Ainsworth","doi":"10.1177/02601060241248315","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241248315","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Energy expenditure may be difficult to assess when hiking difficult trails. <b>Case presentation:</b> We measured physical activity exercise energy expenditure (PAEE) directly from oxygen uptake using a mobile device (cardiopulmonary exercise testing, CPET), and by using a formula based on heart rate (HR), or metabolic equivalent values from the Compendium of Physical Activity, and other physiological outcomes. <b>Outcomes and implications:</b> Total PAEE (1342 kcal) using CPET showed a two-fold difference between ascending and descending (887 vs. 455 kcal) during a 124-min hike. For HR, PAEE was 1893kcal (+551 kcal overreporting), while compendium-based scenarios ranged from 1179 to 1446 kcal, which was in closer range (-163 to +104 kcal/min) compared to the CPET data. Fluid consumption was 1300 mL/hour, with 1.1% bodyweight loss, peak skin temperature of 35.2°C and core body temperature of 39.2°C. <b>Recommendations:</b> Tables reasonably predict energy expenditure while not precisely reflecting the actual situation.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"429-433"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140861092","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}
Nutrition and healthPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1177/02601060241242159
Anja Simmet, Janine Ehret, Romy Schleicher, Michael Teut, Gerrit Hummel, Andreas Bschaden, Nanette Stroebele-Benschop
{"title":"Multidisciplinary study of the health and nutritional status of persons living in households at risk of poverty with children in Germany (MEGA_kids): Study design and methods.","authors":"Anja Simmet, Janine Ehret, Romy Schleicher, Michael Teut, Gerrit Hummel, Andreas Bschaden, Nanette Stroebele-Benschop","doi":"10.1177/02601060241242159","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241242159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> In Germany, the nutritional situation of adults and children living in households at risk of poverty has been insufficiently studied so far. <b>Aim:</b> The aim of the mixed-methods study MEGA_kids is to gain a deeper understanding of the nutritional situation including socioeconomic, behavioral, and attitudinal factors and health characteristics among persons living in families at risk of poverty. <b>Method:</b> MEGA_kids is a mixed-methods cross-sectional study consisting of four modules combining quantitative and qualitative methods. The first module (A) applies self-administered questionnaires to assess the individual's diet, household food insecurity, and several other factors among adults and children of 500 households. Cash receipts are used to assess household's food expenses. For the second module (B), a semistructured interview guide is used to identify factors influencing food security and nutritional quality from the perspective of a subsample of module A (n = 20). The third module (C) applies the participatory World Café technique to explore experiences and generate ideas for tailored support measures for a healthy diet from the perspective of 40 parents participating in module A. Finally, the fourth module (D) investigates the knowledge and usage of existing nutrition-related preventive measures among 200 parents at risk of poverty by using an online questionnaire. <b>Conclusion:</b> By providing a comprehensive picture of nutritional aspects of families living at risk of poverty, MEGA_kids will guide officials to target and prioritize public health nutrition measures, inform policy makers to implement and improve healthy policies and, finally, identify research gaps to be prioritized.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"409-418"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11408961/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140294079","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}
Nutrition and healthPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-09-04DOI: 10.1177/02601060241278802
Maya Bassil, Reema Tayyem, Nauman Khalid
{"title":"Emerging insights into nutrition in pediatric metabolic disease: A comprehensive review of the Second Pediatric Nutrition Conference organized by the College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.","authors":"Maya Bassil, Reema Tayyem, Nauman Khalid","doi":"10.1177/02601060241278802","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241278802","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"401-402"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126190","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}
Turki M Alanzi, Abdulaziz Alharthi, Abdullah Alessa, Ahlam Saleh Alhajri, Sobhia Abanmi, Abdulrahman Khalifah, Fatimah H Althanayan, Sarah AlRubaya, Mariam Almahaish, Wedyan Alrefai, Manal Madan, Taif Allahyani, Reyouf Alsulami, Amjad Saadah, Nouf Alanzi
{"title":"Quality of life and psychosocial impact on patients with blood disorders: An empirical study from patients' perspectives in Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Turki M Alanzi, Abdulaziz Alharthi, Abdullah Alessa, Ahlam Saleh Alhajri, Sobhia Abanmi, Abdulrahman Khalifah, Fatimah H Althanayan, Sarah AlRubaya, Mariam Almahaish, Wedyan Alrefai, Manal Madan, Taif Allahyani, Reyouf Alsulami, Amjad Saadah, Nouf Alanzi","doi":"10.1177/02601060241273570","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060241273570","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Study purpose: </strong>this study aims to analyze QOL and psychosocial impact on patients with blood disorders.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey design is adopted in this study. The survey questionnaire included SF-36 form for measuring quality of life (QOL), along with psychosocial impact assessment scale. Adult patients with different types of blood disorders were recruited for the survey. Out of the 417 responses received, 389 were considered for data analysis and the remaining were avoided due to incomplete data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In terms of psychosocial impact scales, the highest mean is observed for financial stress (4.09 ± 1.22), followed by social exclusion (3.76 ± 1.19) and relationship challenges (3.31 ± 1.18). Among the QOL scales, the highest mean was observed for pain (3.81 ± 1.17), followed by physical functioning (3.68 ± 1.12). Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed among the participants groups characterized by age and type of disorder. Strong positive correlations between social exclusion and general health (r = 0.513), as well as pain and relationship challenges (r = 0.735) were observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Given the existing challenges in social exclusion, poor awareness, and support there is a need to develop comprehensive and personalized treatment plans integrating physical and mental support, awareness creation, and financial support.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060241273570"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142109980","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":"Self-compassion and reasons individuals stop eating: An exploratory investigation.","authors":"Misba Hussain, Natasha Dunsmore, Lucy Ung, Michail Mantzios","doi":"10.1177/02601060241266387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060241266387","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Self-compassion is a prevalent factor that has been explored in eating behaviour and weight loss literature. The present study explored the potential relationship between self-compassion and reasons individuals stop eating.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Two hundred and eighty-three participants were recruited from social media platforms and a research participation scheme at a university in the West Midlands, UK, and completed questionnaires on self-compassion and reasons individuals stop eating.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings suggested that self-compassion was negatively associated with decreased food appeal, self-consciousness, and decreased food priority, whilst being positively associated with physical satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Self-compassion plays a prevalent role in the reasons individuals stop eating, and future research should continue exploring the effect of self-compassion on eating behaviour regulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060241266387"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142109981","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}
Michelle Santos de Souza, Cássia Daniele Zaleski Trindade, Flávio Antônio de Souza Castro, Caroline Buss, Cláudia Dornelles Schneider
{"title":"Protein intake by master swimmers: Implications for practice in Sports Nutrition-A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Michelle Santos de Souza, Cássia Daniele Zaleski Trindade, Flávio Antônio de Souza Castro, Caroline Buss, Cláudia Dornelles Schneider","doi":"10.1177/02601060241276918","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060241276918","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Proteins are essential for the maintenance, repair, and growth of muscle mass. This is particularly important for master athletes because aging has been associated with loss of muscle mass, function, and strength. Moreover, the timing of intake has been shown important for the best protein utilization. <b>Aim:</b> To analyze timing, quantity, and source of dietary protein in competitive master athletes according to current recommendations. <b>Methods:</b> Twenty-one male master swimmers (47.9 ± 10.0 years; 79.2 ± 6.5 kg; 179.1 ± 5.5 cm; 23.5 ± 4.9% body fat; 73.3 ± 4.2% lean mass) participated in this cross-sectional study. Protein intake was analyzed based on 7-day food records, regarding quantity, timing, and sources of intake. Protein intake was evaluated according to current international sports nutrition guidelines, including the International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand. Body fat (%) and lean mass (%) were evaluated using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. <b>Results:</b> Participants' mean protein intakes were 1.9 ± 0.5 g/kg/day, 0.6 ± 0.2 g/kg/meal post-training, and 33.5 ± 23.9 g during the pre-sleep period. Daily intake was within the recommended values of 1.4 and 2.0 g/kg/day (<i>p</i> = 0.01 and 0.147, respectively). Mean pre-sleep intake was within the recommendation values of 30-40 g (<i>p</i> = 0.28 and 0.147, respectively). Most of the daily protein intake was consumed at lunch (66.7 ± 6.9 g) and dinner (48.0 ± 4.5 g). Regarding protein sources, intakes from animal, vegetal, and supplements were, respectively, 65.7%, 29.2%, and 5.1%. <b>Conclusion:</b> Master swimmers presented a total protein intake within the recommendations for a daily basis, but the majority of intake was at lunch and dinner. Protein intake could be better distributed throughout the day to optimize protein synthesis. Guidance on daily protein intake distribution should be reinforced in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060241276918"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142109979","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}
Jessica Riman, Karen M Keane, Kirsty M Hicks, Georgia Allen, Daniel J Peart
{"title":"What nutrition advice is freely available for gymnasts, coaches and parents on their member National Governing Body webpages?","authors":"Jessica Riman, Karen M Keane, Kirsty M Hicks, Georgia Allen, Daniel J Peart","doi":"10.1177/02601060241274440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060241274440","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this content analysis was to ascertain what nutrition advice or information is freely available on a global scale through each National Governing Body (NGB) webpage. In total, 52 NGBs and the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) were identified based on the FIG November 2022 world rankings for both male and female athletes in all disciplines. Concluding observations were that publicly available nutrition advice is limited across the global gymnastics platforms. Conflicting advice was also identified within some organisations surrounding the weighing of gymnasts for hydration purposes and some macronutrient discrepancies thus, potentially impacting the clarity of the message for the reader. Based on this content analysis recommendations for future practice include providing clarity and provision of tools to measure hydration, dietary recommendations should be clear and specific, and a more centralised approach to standardise advice and publicly available information.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060241274440"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081112","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}
Charmaine A Duante, M Lynell V Maniego, Mary Bernadette M Velasquez, Romalyn L Tordecilla
{"title":"Unraveling the nutrition and health situation of adults in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) and non-GIDA in the Philippines: A comparative study.","authors":"Charmaine A Duante, M Lynell V Maniego, Mary Bernadette M Velasquez, Romalyn L Tordecilla","doi":"10.1177/02601060241273884","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060241273884","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) are communities physically and socioeconomically separated from mainstream society (non-GIDA) and lack comprehensive nutrition and health assessments. <b>Aim:</b> This study aimed to assess the nutritional and health status and determine the factors associated with chronic energy deficiency (CED) and overweight/obesity among adults, 20-59 years old, residing in GIDA and non-GIDA. <b>Methods:</b> Data of the 20,381 adults collected in the Expanded National Nutrition Survey were analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the predictors of CED and overweight/obesity. <b>Results:</b> Chronic energy deficiency and current smoking were significantly higher in GIDA, while overweight/obesity, alcohol consumption, elevated blood pressure, and insufficient physical activity were higher in non-GIDA (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Higher odds of CED was associated with food insecurity (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.5, <i>p</i> < 0.001; AOR: 1.3, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and current smoking (AOR: 1.4, <i>p</i> = 0.001; AOR: 1.3, <i>p</i> < 0.001) in both GIDA and non-GIDA while poor wealth (AOR: 1.5, <i>p</i> < 0.001) only in non-GIDA. Higher odds of overweight/obesity was associated with higher age ≥30 years (AOR: 2.1, <i>p</i> < 0.001; AOR: 1.9, <i>p</i> < 0.001), being female (AOR: 1.7, <i>p</i> < 0.001; AOR: 1.3, <i>p</i> < 0.001), with grade level completed (AOR: 1.7, <i>p</i> = 0.004; AOR: 1.2, <i>p</i> = 0.038), urban residence (AOR: 1.2, <i>p</i> = 0.035; AOR: 1.3, <i>p</i> < 0.001), hypertension (AOR: 2.4, <i>p</i> < 0.001; AOR: 2.3, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and insufficient physical activity (AOR: 1.1, <i>p</i> = 0.020; AOR: 1.1, <i>p</i> = 0.027) in both GIDA and non-GIDA. <b>Conclusions:</b> Malnutrition affects GIDA in almost the same magnitude. The double burden of malnutrition and health inequity in GIDA underscores the greater need for comprehensive policies and stronger programs directed toward underserved areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060241273884"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142018178","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}