{"title":"Response to the Letter to the Editor: How We Eat Is as Important as What We Eat: Drink Solids, Eat Liquids by R. Rahim.","authors":"Abia Shariq, Sarosh Khan, Shajie Ur Rehman Usmani","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuaf096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf096","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marta García-Poblet, Isabel Sospedra, José Miguel Martínez-Sanz
{"title":"The Association between Psychological Distress and Disordered Eating Behavior in Young People with Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Marta García-Poblet, Isabel Sospedra, José Miguel Martínez-Sanz","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuaf072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Young people with type 1 diabetes mellitus experience unique challenges, including physical and psychological changes, altered nutritional needs, and the risk of weight fluctuations. Psychological distress, a frequently overlooked factor in routine clinical practice, is a key variable, as it may be both a consequence of and a contributing factor to difficulties with dietary-insulin treatment in this population. It could contribute to the development of disturbed eating behaviors and more severe mental health conditions, such as eating disorders.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of the present systematic review was to study the relationship between the presence of psychological distress and disturbed eating behaviors in young people with type 1 diabetes mellitus.</p><p><strong>Data sources: </strong>A systematic search was performed in the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library databases for articles meeting the inclusion criteria as at October 2024.</p><p><strong>Data extraction: </strong>Ten observational studies analysing the relationship between psychological distress and disordered eating behavior were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the STROBE and the Newcastle-Ottawa checklists.</p><p><strong>Data analysis: </strong>Initially, 366 articles were identified. Of these, 10 articles were eligible for the review (2420 participants). Psychological distress was found to have a robust association with disturbed eating behaviors in all studies. Most of them found a strong association between these 2 variables and HbA1c and that women had higher levels of psychological distress and more disordered eating behaviors compared with men.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Psychological distress may contribute to the onset and persistence of disordered eating behaviors and eating disorders in this population. This finding underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach to type 1 diabetes mellitus clinical management, and the need for addressing both psychological and behavioral factors. Early identification and intervention for psychological distress and disordered eating behaviors can positively impact HbA1c and the overall well-being of these patients, particularly women.</p>","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ying Zhang, Donglan Wang, Jiayue Su, Fengzheng Wu, Yayu He, Canyang Wang, Fei Yang, Xueqiong Yao
{"title":"Effect of Trace Elements on Neurodevelopment in Offspring After Maternal Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, and Related Potential Mechanisms: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Ying Zhang, Donglan Wang, Jiayue Su, Fengzheng Wu, Yayu He, Canyang Wang, Fei Yang, Xueqiong Yao","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuaf076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most widespread obstetric complications, and its prevalence increases year by year. GDM raises the risk of perinatal maternal and fetal complications, such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, and even affects the long-term health of the fetus and child. It is well known that trace elements are important for the health of pregnant women. Recent studies have demonstrated a link between GDM and changes in trace element levels in the body. Moreover, the theory of developmental origins of health and disease emphasizes the significance of the intrauterine environment during pregnancy for the long-term health of the fetus. Previous studies have reported that changes in the intrauterine environment increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. However, the mechanisms involved have not been elucidated. Here, we summarize the potential mechanisms behind GDM and neurodevelopmental problems in offspring. In addition, the effects of trace elements zinc, selenium, and chromium are explored in modulating GDM and their potentially beneficial effects in improving neurodevelopment, which might provide new insights into the potential molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of maternal hyperglycemia on the neurodevelopment of the offspring and the use of trace elements to improve neurodevelopment in offspring of individuals who experienced GDM.</p>","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How We Eat Is as Important as What We Eat: Drink Solids, Eat Liquids.","authors":"Ram Rahim G S I Msg","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuaf087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf087","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of WHO Growth Standards Rather Than Locally Specific Linear Growth Curves Promotes Equity in Pediatric Growth Research for Children Younger Than 5 Years.","authors":"Amelia B Finaret, Precious Taylor-Forde","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuaf091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is strong evidence that healthy children around the world grow according to the World Health Organization Child Growth Standards when they benefit from healthy environments, regardless of race, ethnicity, or nationality. Despite this, arguments still exist in the scientific literature that child growth curves specific to local populations are necessary. We use a narrative review of the literature on child growth to focus on articles in which different, locally specific child growth curves have been developed or recommended. We synthesize the arguments against a universal child growth standard to provide an understanding of these problematic claims, in the context of new efforts to address remaining echoes of scientific racism in the field of nutrition and other biomedical sciences. Child nutrition assessment should take place using high-quality tools and metrics that do not depend on race, ethnicity, or nationality.</p>","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jaclyn Hei Tsang, Eric Tsz-Chun Poon, Eric T Trexler, Stephen Heung-Sang Wong, Chen Zheng, Fenghua Sun
{"title":"The Role of Cheat Meals in Dieting: A Scoping Review of Physiological and Psychological Responses.","authors":"Jaclyn Hei Tsang, Eric Tsz-Chun Poon, Eric T Trexler, Stephen Heung-Sang Wong, Chen Zheng, Fenghua Sun","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuaf077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>\"Cheat\" meals are characterized as a pause from energy restriction to allow relaxed ad libitum energy intake in a short period of time, usually as a single meal, a single day, or meals that spread across multiple days, such as over the weekend. Incorporating cheat meals has become a popular strategy in the diet and fitness communities, with individuals often indulging in large meals containing energy-dense foods. Proponents of this strategy typically suggest that intermittent periods of pauses in prolonged dieting might serve as a \"mental break,\" \"boost metabolism,\" or enhance exercise performance. This review aims to examine existing literature on cheat meals, exploring both physiological and psychological responses. A systematic search was conducted in 5 databases using all available records until October 2, 2024. A total of 8 articles were selected for detailed analysis. Currently, the available data provided some evidence regarding the ability of short, intermittent bouts of ad libitum dietary intake to facilitate effective weight reduction; however, the evidence on the retention of lean mass, the attenuation of metabolic adaptation, or the improvement in exercise performance during weight reduction was mixed. When framed as a goal-directed behavior, positive influences of ad libitum intake on eating behaviors, such as reducing feelings of hunger and enhancing satisfaction, were notable. However, the analysis revealed that framing cheat meals as contradictory to one's goals or normalizing cheat meals as a form of reward for committing to a strict dietary regimen could be associated with the manifestation of eating disorder behaviors. Therefore, while cheat meals might offer physiological and/or psychological benefits in some circumstances or applications, they also pose risks of fostering unhealthy eating patterns. Considering the rising prevalence of cheat meals, future research is strongly warranted to unravel the complex physiological and psychological ramifications of cheat meals, to equip healthcare and fitness professionals in devising a safe and effective diet strategy for sustainable weight loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144302519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
James A G Rutherford, Ruan M Elliott, Geoffrey P Knott, Rhys Thatcher, Ralph J F Manders
{"title":"Insect Protein to Support Human Skeletal Muscle Anabolism: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.","authors":"James A G Rutherford, Ruan M Elliott, Geoffrey P Knott, Rhys Thatcher, Ralph J F Manders","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuae218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuae218","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>A global shift toward sustainable food sources is emerging due to the immense environmental pressure from the production of animal foods. Insects present a novel source of sustainable dietary protein, due to their high protein content and favourable amino acid profile.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this systematic review was to establish the effects of insect protein compared with animal protein on skeletal muscle anabolism and adaptation. This review also explores the usefulness of insects for supporting the protein needs of population groups with high protein requirements.</p><p><strong>Data sources: </strong>Database searches were performed using the search terms \"edible insects\" and \"insect protein,\" plus the key words \"human health,\" \"exercise,\" \"anabolic response,\" \"muscle protein synthesis,\" \"skeletal muscle,\" \"muscle adaptation,\" \"lean mass,\" and \"bioavailability.\" Studies had to be randomised controlled trials conducted with adult human participants (aged >18 years) that measured protein bioavailability, anabolic response, or skeletal muscle adaptation, with direct comparison between insect and animal protein.</p><p><strong>Data extraction: </strong>Four studies (n = 100 participants) were included in the review. Of the two studies that assessed only postprandial blood amino acid concentration, one reported higher aminoacidemia from cricket compared with beef protein ingestion, and the other reported higher aminoacidemia from whey compared with lesser mealworm protein ingestion. Two studies also directly assessed the postprandial skeletal muscle anabolic response after exercise. Both reported lower peak plasma amino acid concentration from cricket or lesser mealworm protein compared with whey or milk protein, but there was no difference in skeletal muscle anabolism between the insect and animal protein sources.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Insects are a viable protein source that can likely support skeletal muscle anabolism to the same extent as conventional animal protein but with a considerably lower environmental impact. Insects could be an effective protein source to facilitate skeletal muscle during challenging life circumstances or for those with physically demanding occupations.</p>","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lack of Adherence to the Healthy Eating Index and its Association with Frailty in the Elderly: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Epidemiologic Studies with GRADE Assessment.","authors":"Parisa Rouhani, Donya Poursalehi, Parvane Saneei","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuaf003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Adherence to the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) diet is considered a dietary pattern that can improve overall health.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Numerous studies have attempted to assess the relationship between adherence to the HEI diet and frailty. In this review, a dose-response meta-analysis of epidemiological investigations was conducted to evaluate the relationship between HEI adherence and frailty.</p><p><strong>Data sources: </strong>Following the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic literature search was conducted in EMBASE, the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, and Google Scholar to September 2024. The quality of the available evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology.</p><p><strong>Data extraction: </strong>Eight observational studies examining the association between HEI and frailty were identified for inclusion.</p><p><strong>Data analysis: </strong>Analysis of 8 observational investigations (3 cohort and 5 cross-sectional) with 89 860 individuals and 13 242 cases of frailty revealed that highest vs lowest adherence to HEI was significantly associated with a 34% reduced odds/risk of frailty in the elderly (OR = 0.66; 95% CI: 0.54, 0.81; I2: 93.9%, PQ-test < .001). Subgroup analysis based on physical activity adjustment showed a significant decline in both subgroups of studies, both with adjustment (OR = 0.61; 95% CI: 0.38, 0.98) and without adjustment (OR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.42, 0.90). Sensitivity analysis revealed that excluding 1 investigation from the analysis could resolve between-studies heterogeneity in the cohort (OR = 0.68; 95% CI: 0.53, 0.87; I2: 47.1%, PQ-test = .15) and cross-sectional studies (OR = 0.51; 95% CI: 0.38, 0.69; I2: 32.3%, PQ-test = .22). Dose-response analysis revealed that each 25-point increment in HEI adherence was related to an 8% decline in frailty odds/risk (OR = 0.92; 95% CI: 0.88, 0.96). A significant nonlinear association was additionally found; the declining slope of the curve was relatively steeper for HEI scores above 45. The evidence certainty was rated as high.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher adherence to HEI was inversely associated with odds/risk of frailty in the elderly, in a dose-response fashion.</p><p><strong>Systematic review registration: </strong>PROSPERO registration No. CRD42023407984).</p>","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yizhou A Xia, David S Rowlands, Gil Hardy, Rozanne Kruger
{"title":"Advances in Nutritional and Therapeutic Strategies for Type 2 Intestinal Failure: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Yizhou A Xia, David S Rowlands, Gil Hardy, Rozanne Kruger","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuaf075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This narrative review aims to examine the nutritional consequences of type 2 intestinal failure (T2IF), assess current nutritional therapies, and explore advanced methodologies to address feeding challenges. Type 2 intestinal failure is characterized by severe nutrient malabsorption, micronutrient deficiencies, and disease-related malnutrition, compounded by complications such as microbiota disruption. Effective nutritional management is essential to improve clinical outcomes, yet an evidence gap hinders the establishment of standardized care guidelines. A literature search was conducted using major databases to identify clinical trials, cohort studies, and reviews on clinical nutrition and intestinal failure. Findings were analyzed narratively due to study design heterogeneity. Type 2 intestinal failure presents significant risks of disease-related malnutrition, inflammation, and muscle wasting due to impaired nutrient absorption and prolonged immobility. Optimizing protein and dietary fiber intakes is essential to preserve muscle mass and gut health. Parenteral nutrition (PN) remains essential but prolonged reliance may contribute to delayed intestinal adaptation and mucosal atrophy, highlighting the need for gut-focused strategies. Adjunct therapies, such as glucagon-like peptide 2 and somatostatin analogs, support intestinal adaptation but inadequately address protein, dietary fiber, and micronutrient requirements. Chyme reinfusion therapy, which returns nutrient-rich chyme to the gut, shows promise in reducing PN dependency, improving weight, and facilitating earlier oral intake, but it requires validation through robust comparative studies and clinical trials. Advanced methodologies, such as stable-isotope tracer techniques and positron emission topographic tracing, offer precise insights into tissue nutrient metabolism; however, cost and technical challenges are barriers. Tailored nutritional interventions are critical for mitigating disease-related malnutrition and optimizing outcomes in T2IF. Bridging evidence gaps through advanced techniques and standardized protocols will aid in refining therapeutic strategies, enhance patient quality of life, and inform comprehensive care guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Xin Jin, TingTing Li, Xintian Xu, Shuang Rong","doi":"10.1093/nutrit/nuaf051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>The bidirectional relationship between sleep and the circadian clock has prompted many studies investigating the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) on sleep, although with inconsistent results.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively evaluate the effects of TRE on sleep.</p><p><strong>Data sources: </strong>The PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for relevant studies investigating the effects of TRE on sleep, published up to February 5, 2024.</p><p><strong>Data extraction: </strong>Changes in sleep duration, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), wake-up time, and sleep-onset time from baseline were extracted and analyzed using R language (2021; R Core Team, Vienna, Austria).</p><p><strong>Data analysis: </strong>The quality of the studies was assessed using a methodological index for a nonrandomized studies checklist and the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool. Thirteen studies comprising 638 participants who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included. Meta-analysis based on single-arm studies and TRE arms revealed that the TRE intervention significantly increased sleep duration (mean change [MC]: 0.13; 95% CI: 0.01-0.25; P = .03) and decreased the PSQI (pooled MC: -0.47; 95% CI: -0.80 to -0.15; P < .01, I2 = 0%, P = .43). Participants with early TRE exhibited low PSQI scores after the intervention (pooled mean difference: -0.77; 95% CI: -1.29 to -0.24; P < .01). However, meta-analysis based on controlled trials revealed no differences in sleep duration or PSQI scores. Pooled results revealed that TRE had no significant effect on sleep-onset or wake-up time.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Current evidence suggests that TRE may have a modest effect on sleep; however, further studies are required to verify this hypothesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":19469,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144266930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}