Nutrition & DieteticsPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-06-05DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12882
Ruby R Thornton, Isabelle V Linke, Jennifer Utter, Katie van Geelen
{"title":"Dietary intake and quality among adults with cystic fibrosis: A systematic review.","authors":"Ruby R Thornton, Isabelle V Linke, Jennifer Utter, Katie van Geelen","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.12882","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.12882","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>This systematic review aims to describe the dietary quality, dietary intake and related behaviours of adults diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive literature search was conducted in four databases (Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, CENTRAL); studies were included if they addressed dietary intake, diet quality or eating behaviours among adults (≥15 years) living with cystic fibrosis and were published from January 2000 to November 2022. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was used to assess the risk of bias and quality of included studies. Findings were synthesised narratively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nineteen observational studies (n = 2236) were included and considered high to moderate quality. Most (13/19) studies reported that individuals with cystic fibrosis were consuming high-energy diets; where studies reported energy intake as a proportion of requirements met, energy intake was high, even when using individualised or cystic fibrosis-specific referents. In addition, fat intakes as a proportion of energy appeared high (29%-39% of total energy), particularly as current guidelines recommend macronutrient profile similar to the general population (<30% of total energy). There was considerable variation in the reporting of fatty acid profiles and other nutrients. Five studies reported on concerns regarding diet and eating in this population.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings from the current review suggest dietary intakes of adults with cystic fibrosis appear to be less than optimal and concerns about diet, weight and food may be emerging in this population. Future research utilising consistent measures of dietary assessment and reporting, reporting of medical therapies, and exploring potential concerns about diet and eating is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"384-400"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141262554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition & DieteticsPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-02-26DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12864
Marie-Claire O'Shea, Clare Barrett, Katina Corones-Watkins, Jonathan Foo, Stephen Maloney, Judy Bauer, Claire Palermo, Ursula Kellett, Lauren T Williams
{"title":"Dietetics student contribution to addressing malnutrition in residential aged care facilities.","authors":"Marie-Claire O'Shea, Clare Barrett, Katina Corones-Watkins, Jonathan Foo, Stephen Maloney, Judy Bauer, Claire Palermo, Ursula Kellett, Lauren T Williams","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.12864","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.12864","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To test a model of malnutrition screening and assessment conducted by dietetics students on placement in residential aged care facilities. The secondary aim was to identify possible facilitators and barriers to the implementation of the model.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial study design and reporting outcomes were developed using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. An innovative placement model was developed, where students on voluntary placement visited three residential aged care facilities to identify residents at risk of malnutrition using currently available screening tools for older people. Students completed malnutrition assessments for all residents using the subjective global assessment tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-two students participated; 31 completed all three sessions, with malnutrition screening completed for 207 residents and malnutrition assessment for 187 residents (July and September 2022). Based on the subjective global assessment, 31% (n = 57) of residents were mildly/moderately malnourished, and 3% (n = 5) were severely malnourished. The Innovation Domain of the Framework was the most important consideration before implementation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Whilst previous research documented student learning opportunities in residential aged care facilities, this study provides the first available evidence of the direct contribution students can make to the health of aged care residents through malnutrition screening and assessment. The model enables students to conduct malnutrition screening and assessment feasibly and efficiently in facilities that do not routinely collate and act on these data. With a limited nursing aged care workforce to undertake this vital task, the potential role of student dietitians to fulfil this role must be considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"444-453"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139972857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition & DieteticsPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-09-08DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12904
Robyn Littlewood
{"title":"What have equity and human rights got to do with dietetics?","authors":"Robyn Littlewood","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.12904","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.12904","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"352-355"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition & DieteticsPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2023-10-30DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12851
Lam Yan Li, Shirley Poon, Judy Robbins, Sandra Iuliano
{"title":"Food provision in Australian aged care homes does not meet protein needs of residents: A call for reform.","authors":"Lam Yan Li, Shirley Poon, Judy Robbins, Sandra Iuliano","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.12851","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.12851","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Malnutrition is common in older adults in aged care homes, partly due to inadequate protein intake. Menu planning guidelines are available however, adherence to guidelines is unknown. This study aimed to determine; (i) what are the average serving sizes of menu items provided and do they meet recommended portion sizes? (ii) does consumption from a 'typical' menu provide sufficient protein? and (iii) can substituting a 'typical' menu with high-protein options enable residents to achieve protein adequacy?</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study involved 572 residents (73% female; aged 86.4 ± 7.3 years) from 60 aged-care homes in Australia involved in a 2-year cluster-randomised trial. During the trial, food intake was recorded quarterly using visual estimation of plate-waste and 42 061 foods analysed. As part of a secondary analysis of these data, portion sizes of foods were compared to guidelines by calculating the mean (95% confidence interval). Items were deemed inadequate if the upper 95% confidence interval remained below recommended portion sizes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>On average 47% of breakfast and 80% of lunch/dinner items were below recommended portion sizes. Relative protein intakes, from a typical menu (most consumed foods), was 0.9 g and 0.8 g/kg body weight/day for females and males; both below recommendations. Substituting regular items with higher protein equivalents increased protein intake to 1.3 g and 1.2 g/kg body weight/day, for females and males, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Aged care homes in Australia are not meeting menu planning guidelines resulting in insufficient protein being provided. Reform to menu guidelines including provision of high-protein foods, will ensure protein adequacy in older adults in aged-care homes.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"425-435"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71413330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition & DieteticsPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-05-19DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12881
Jennifer Ellick, Alice Pashley, Danielle Cave, Oliver Nelson, Olivia Wright
{"title":"'On-Demand' snack service in a rehabilitation setting: Impact on satisfaction, intake, waste and costs.","authors":"Jennifer Ellick, Alice Pashley, Danielle Cave, Oliver Nelson, Olivia Wright","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.12881","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.12881","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate an 'On-Demand' snack service in a rehabilitation setting for satisfaction, intake, waste and cost.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In September 2021, a trial of an 'On-Demand' snack service was conducted on two general rehabilitation wards in a purpose-built rehabilitation hospital. A retrospective comparison of pre-implementation, 1-month and 8-month post-implementation audit data was used to evaluate staff and patient satisfaction, nutritional intake, waste and cost (labour and food). Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed for intake quantitative data and content analysis was conducted for qualitative data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 26 responses from staff and 34 from patients were received. Staff reported higher overall satisfaction with the 'tea-trolley' service (50% vs. 32%; χ<sup>2</sup> 6.815 [2]; p < 0.05). Patient satisfaction ratings of the original 'tea-trolley' system were higher than the 'On-Demand' snacks system (96% vs. 59%; χ<sup>2</sup> 41.60 [2]; p < 0.0001). Median daily intake from snack food and drinks was maintained (938 kJ and 6 g protein vs. 925 kJ and 6 g protein) and waste (23.3% vs. 20.9%; p < 0.05) decreased with the 'On-Demand' service. Cost of ordered food was similar ($778.15 'tea-trolley' vs. $746.1 'On-Demand'), however cost of waste ($179.47 'tea-trolley' vs. $128.7 'On-Demand') and labour ($1650.46 'tea-trolley' vs. $926.44 'On-Demand') reduced by 28% and 44%, respectively, with the 'On-Demand' snack service.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Implementing an 'On-Demand' snack service in the general inpatient rehabilitation setting resulted in reductions in food waste, foodservice staff labour and waste costs, while intake was maintained. Patient and staff satisfaction decreased warranting further investigation into appropriate implementation methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"454-463"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141066119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutrition & DieteticsPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-04-02DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12869
Erin D Clarke, Jordan Stanford, Maria Gomez-Martin, Clare E Collins
{"title":"Revisiting the impact of Health at Every Size® interventions on health and cardiometabolic related outcomes: An updated systematic review with meta-analysis.","authors":"Erin D Clarke, Jordan Stanford, Maria Gomez-Martin, Clare E Collins","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.12869","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.12869","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To (1) synthesise evidence from Health at Every Size® interventions on physical and psychological health in people with overweight and obesity and (2) report between-group differences within interventions evaluating the impact of Health at Every Size® interventions on health and health-related outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Six databases (Medline, Embase, Cochrane, PsychInfo, CINAHL, and Scopus) were searched from inception until November 2022. Included studies were conducted in adults with overweight or obesity, used Health at Every Size®-based interventions compared with control interventions and reported dietary, physical and/or psychological outcomes, including diet quality, anthropometry, or quality of life. Data on between-group differences were extracted. Risk of bias was assessed using ROB2. Random-effects meta-analyses were undertaken for outcomes with at least three studies reporting the same or comparable data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 128 studies identified, 19 full-text articles (10 unique studies, 6 published since 2017), were included. Meta-analysis found a significant reduction for susceptibility to hunger in Health at Every Size® intervention groups relative to controls (p = 0.005), with no significant difference (p > 0.05) between Health at Every Size® interventions and control groups for anthropometric, psychological or cardiometabolic outcomes (total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, systolic or diastolic blood pressure).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Health at Every Size® interventions had similar results compared with weight-based interventions on anthropometric outcomes and cardiometabolic outcomes. Health at Every Size® interventions had a significant benefit for reducing susceptibility to hunger. The decision to use a Health at Every Size®-based intervention should be personalised to individual needs. Further research in more diverse populations is required using standardised outcome measures to facilitate future meta-analyses.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"261-282"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140336384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}