{"title":"Continuous Postpandemic Increase in the Use of Nutrition Fact Labels Among Korean Adults: A Weighted Multiyear Analysis of a Nationwide Survey.","authors":"Jung Min Cho","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.257","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nutrition fact labels (NFLs) have advantages because they are an intuitive tool that provides unified information regulated by the government and does not require any devices or special skills. During pandemic, with increased interest in information about healthy food choices and optimum nutrition, frequent exposure to NFLs on pre-packaged foods and dietary supplements may have helped consumers become aware of and/or use NFLs. We aimed to evaluate NFL usage changes from the pre- and early to the late pandemic years in the Korean adult population, using data from the Korean Community Health Survey (3-year total respondents n = 687,610) conducted from 2019 to 2021. NFL awareness, effect, and utilization ratios in each subgroup (sex, age, diabetes mellitus/hypertension, subjective health status, and physical activity) were analyzed for the 3 years by the cross-tabulation test of weighted complex sample analysis. Despite the declining awareness of NFLs in the Korean population, the proportion of individuals who were affected by the NFL content in the entire population and the utilization ratio among those who were aware of NFLs increased continuously during the early and late pandemic periods. Thus, Nutrition experts and policy-makers need to increase efforts to maintain interest in NFLs that emerged during the pandemic. NFLs, a conventional but well-regulated and effective tool, may have enabled the Korean population to make healthy food choices during the pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 4","pages":"257-271"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11543451/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142633356","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}
Yasaman Azamian, Hadi Abdollahzad, Shahab Rezaeian, Mohammad Hossein Rouhani, Mohammad Hossein Fatehi
{"title":"The Effect of Synbiotic Supplementation on Bone Complications, Anemia, and Gastrointestinal Function in Hemodialysis Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Yasaman Azamian, Hadi Abdollahzad, Shahab Rezaeian, Mohammad Hossein Rouhani, Mohammad Hossein Fatehi","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Probiotics affect biomarkers indicative of bone formation, such as alkaline phosphatase (ALP), calcium status, bone mineralization, bone turnover markers and metabolism. This study aims to investigate the effects of synbiotic on gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, bone complications and anemia in hemodialysis (HD) patients. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial study, HD patients received 2 symbiotic (n = 19) or placebo (n = 17) capsules daily for 12 weeks. GI function, serum levels of bone-specific biomarkers, and serum levels of anemia-specific biomarkers were assessed at the beginning and the end of study. GI function was assessed with gastrointestinal symptom rating scale questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS. At the end of this study, parathyroid hormone levels decreased significantly in the synbiotic group (p = 0.039); however, in comparison to placebo group, the difference was not significant. Decrease of ALP levels in the synbiotic group were not statistically significant. However, a significant difference was seen between the 2 groups at the end of intervention (p = 0.037). Improvement in GI symptoms was observed in both groups, but the reduction rate was higher in the synbiotic group. Additionally, at the end of the study, a significant difference between the 2 groups was observed (p < 0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed in the levels of other factors within each group and between the 2 groups (p > 0.05). Symbiotic supplements after 12 weeks led to an improvement in GI function and ALP levels in HD patients. Further investigation into bone-mineral disorders in HD patients is necessary.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials Identifier: IRCT20131013014994N7.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 4","pages":"272-283"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11543452/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142633375","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":"Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Subjects: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.","authors":"Ezatollah Fazeli Moghadam, Leili Khaghani, Parivash Shekarchizadeh-Esfahani","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.295","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review and meta-analysis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of flaxseed supplementation on blood pressure (BP) in patients with hypertension based on the data from randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Three databases (PubMed [MEDLINE], Scopus, and ISI Web of Science) were searched from inception up to August 10, 2024. Relevant studies meeting our eligibility criteria were obtained. A random-effects model was used to estimate pooled weighted mean differences (WMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The methodological quality of individual studies was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool. A total of 5 studies were included and analyzed using STATA software version 12. The results show that there is a significant decrease in systolic BP (WMD, -8.64 mmHg; 95% CI, -15.41 to -1.87; p ≤ 0.001) and diastolic BP (WMD, -4.87 mmHg; 95% CI, -8.37 to -1.37; p = 0.006) of patients with hypertension as compared to control groups. This study supported that flaxseed supplementation had favorable effects on BP control in hypertensive patients. It may be a promising adjuvant therapy for patients with hypertension.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 4","pages":"295-306"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11543448/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142633359","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}
Jae Won Cho, Dal Lae Ju, YeonHee Lee, Bo Kyung Min, Meera Kweon, Eun Mi Kim, SuJin Song, Jae Eun Shim, Oh Yoen Kim, Suk Chon, Jeong Hyun Lim
{"title":"Korean Food Exchange Lists for Diabetes Meal Planning: Revised 2023.","authors":"Jae Won Cho, Dal Lae Ju, YeonHee Lee, Bo Kyung Min, Meera Kweon, Eun Mi Kim, SuJin Song, Jae Eun Shim, Oh Yoen Kim, Suk Chon, Jeong Hyun Lim","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A food exchange list is a tool developed to help diabetic patients control their energy intake and plan balanced meals. Korean food exchange lists were first developed in 1988, revised in 1995, and updated again in 2010. With rapidly changing dietary habits and increasing demand for diverse food cultures, the Korean Diabetes Association in cooperation with 4 related organizations established a Task Force Team (TFT) to revise food exchange lists in March 2022. Starting with a workshop, TFT held 11 official revision meetings, culminating in a public hearing in May 2023. The final revised version of Korean food exchange lists was published in December 2023. Key outcomes of the revision are summarized as follows: 1. Based on the National Standard Food Composition Table 10.0 database, the existing classification system and nutrient standards for each food group remain unchanged this time. 2. Based on a survey conducted among diabetes educators, the number of items on the food exchange lists has increased from 339 in 2010 to 435 this time. 3. Considering patients' usual eating habits, meal planning examples were developed distributing food group exchange units by energy level based on 3 types of proportions of carbohydrate energy (40%-45%, 50%-55%, 60%-65%). 4. Due to limitations in real-time updates for rapidly changing information, detailed guidance on how to access and interpret the data is provided. These revisions will help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels and facilitate the implementation of healthy meal planning in various other conditions, including obesity.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 4","pages":"227-237"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11543450/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142633371","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}
Yunjung Choi, Jiyoung Song, Jeong Hyun Lim, Dal Lae Ju
{"title":"Nutritional Management for Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Case Report.","authors":"Yunjung Choi, Jiyoung Song, Jeong Hyun Lim, Dal Lae Ju","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7762/cnr.2024.13.4.238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nutrition support is an essential aspect of treatment after bariatric surgery (BS). A high-protein diet with an intake of up to 1.5 g/kg of ideal body weight (IBW) per day is recommended to minimize loss of lean body mass after BS. However, protein intake recommendations may need to be adjusted for patients with compromised renal function, necessitating an individualized approach tailored to each patient's clinical status. This case report aimed to demonstrate nutritional evaluation, education, and counseling for a male patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who underwent BS one year after surgery. Following BS, the patient adhered to the standard Seoul National University Hospital BS diet protocol. Considering his postoperative renal function, protein requirement was set at 1.0 g/kg of IBW. A total of 10 individualized nutritional counseling sessions were conducted according to renal function and complications. One year after BS, he successfully lost weight with % excess weight loss of 93%, maintained CKD stage 3, reduced prescription of oral hypoglycemic agent, improved glycated hemoglobin levels, and improved eating habits significantly. Thus, individualized nutrition intervention is important for supporting patients with CKD to reach their goal weight after BS, improve nutritional status, and prevent post-operative complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 4","pages":"238-243"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11543453/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142636212","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":"Association of Herbal Tea and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, Anthropometric Parameters, and Fasting Blood Glucose Levels Among Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials.","authors":"Elahe Abbasi, Zahra Hajhashemy, Gholamreza Askari, Parvane Saneei","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.201","DOIUrl":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.201","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to test our hypothesis that herbal tea may improve anthropometric parameters, metabolic factors, and hormone levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A literature search was conducted on Information Sciences Institute, Medline (PubMed), Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar, up to March 2023 without applying language or date restrictions. RCTs that assigned herbal tea vs. placebo on PCOS women and evaluated changes in anthropometric measurements, metabolic indices, or hormonal profiles were included. Six RCTs with 235 PCOS women (119 in the intervention and 116 in the control group) were included. Meta-analysis showed that herbal tea consumption led to significant decreases in weight (weighted mean difference [WMD], -2.02 kg; 95% confidence interval [CI], -3.25, -0.80), body mass index (BMI) (WMD, -0.88 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; 95% CI, -1.47, -0.28) and fasting blood glucose (FBG) (WMD, -6.47 mg/dL; 95% CI, -8.49, -4.45), compared to the control group. Herbal tea supplementation has also significantly increased follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) concentration (WMD, 0.56 IU/L; 95% CI, 0.17, 0.95). Meanwhile, the effect of herbal tea on the waist/hip ratio, hip circumference, waist circumference, body fat, fasting insulin, FBG/insulin ratio, luteinizing hormone, total testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate was not significant. Herbal tea might be a potential supplemental therapy to manage weight, BMI, FBG, and FSH in PCOS women. Further large randomized clinical trials are recommended to affirm these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 3","pages":"201-213"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11333146/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142010047","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":"Dose-Dependent Impacts of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on Anthropometric Variables in Patients With Cancer: Results From a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.","authors":"Seyed Mojtaba Ghoreishy, Sheida Zeraattalab-Motlagh, Reza Amiri Khosroshahi, Amirhossein Hemmati, Morvarid Noormohammadi, Hamed Mohammadi","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.186","DOIUrl":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Meta-analyses have been conducted with conflicting results on this topic. Due to missing several eligible studies in previous meta-analysis by Lam et al., we conducted an extensive systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in this regard. A comprehensive search was conducted across various databases, including MEDLINE/PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge, Scopus, and Google Scholar, until November 2023. Based on the analysis of 33 studies comprising 2,047 individuals, it was found that there was a significant increase in body weight for each 1 g/day increase in omega-3 lipids (standardized MD [SMD], 0.52 kg; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.31, 0.73; I<sup>2</sup> = 95%; Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation [GRADE] = low). Supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids did not yield a statistically significant impact on body mass index (BMI) (SMD, 0.12 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; 95% CI, -0.02, 0.27; I<sup>2</sup> = 79%; GRADE = very low), lean body mass (LBM) (SMD, -0.02 kg; 95% CI, -0.43, 0.39; I<sup>2</sup> = 97%; GRADE = very low), fat mass (SMD, 0.45 kg; 95% CI, -0.25, 1.15; I<sup>2</sup> = 96%; GRADE = low), and body fat (SMD, 0.30%; 95% CI, -0.90, 1.51; I<sup>2</sup> = 96%; GRADE = very low). After excluding 2 studies, the findings were significant for BMI. Regarding the results of the dose-response analysis, body weight increased proportionally by increasing the dose of omega-3 supplementation up to 4 g/day. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can improve body weight, but not BMI, LBM, fat mass, or body fat in cancer patients; large-scale randomized trials needed for more reliable results.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>PROSPERO Identifier: CRD42023395341.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 3","pages":"186-200"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11333147/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142009989","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}
Kimia Mohammadhasani, Mohammad Vahedi Fard, Mehran Yadegari, Mehdi Barati, Hossein Bahari, Elyas Nattagh-Eshtivani, Mohammad Rashidmayvan
{"title":"A Healthy Dietary Pattern May Have a Protective Effect Against Cardiovascular Disease Through Its Interaction With the MC4R Gene Polymorphism.","authors":"Kimia Mohammadhasani, Mohammad Vahedi Fard, Mehran Yadegari, Mehdi Barati, Hossein Bahari, Elyas Nattagh-Eshtivani, Mohammad Rashidmayvan","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.214","DOIUrl":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.214","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polymorphisms in the melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) gene with occurrence and progression of chronic diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have long been addressed but there is a lack of evidence for complex interrelationships, including direct and indirect effects of these variables. This review specifically focuses on studying the effects of healthy diet interaction and MC4R polymorphisms on the development of CVD. The quantity and quality of carbohydrates and proteins consumed are related to obesity susceptibility and cardiometabolic risk factors. A healthy dietary pattern such as a Mediterranean dietary can modulate the association between MC4R polymorphisms (rs17782313) and the risk of CVDs. Also, the Nordic diet can reduce lipid profiles such as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol levels. On the other hand, MC4R interaction with the dietary inflammatory index decreases high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and increases LDL-C and triglyceride (TG) levels. Additionally, the DASH diet decreases TG, atherogenic index of plasma, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and serum glucose. The interaction between MC4R genes and diets plays an important role in the development of CVD. Adherence to healthy diets such as the Mediterranean, Nordic, Anti-inflammatory, and Dash diets might be an efficient strategy to prevent CVD. The potential for personalized diets to be developed for the treatment and prevention of CVD and its related comorbidities is expected to expand as this field develops.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 3","pages":"214-225"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11333145/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142010046","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":"Does a High Ratio of Dietary Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase the Risk of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection? A Case-Control Study.","authors":"Masoumeh Khalighi Sikaroudi, Zohreh Ebrahimi, Melika Darzi, Zainab Shateri, Mehran Nouri, Mohsen Masoodi, Mahdi Hejazi, Farzad Shidfar","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.176","DOIUrl":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection is the cause of 90% of non-cardia gastric cancer. Several dietary elements have been identified as possible contributors to <i>H. pylori</i> infection and its advancement through various pathways. Based on the anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects of a diet low in omega-6 and high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), this study aimed to assess the ratio of dietary omega-6 to omega-3 PUFAs and the risk of developing <i>H. pylori</i>. The present case-control study was conducted on 150 cases with <i>H. pylori</i> infection and 302 controls. The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio was calculated using food intake information sourced from a validated food frequency questionnaire. Physical activity and demographic data were collected through a related questionnaire. The association between the odds of <i>H. pylori</i> infection and the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio was evaluated using logistic regression models. A p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The findings revealed that individuals in the third tertile had significantly higher odds of <i>H. pylori</i> (odds ratio [OR], 2.10; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.30-3.40) in the crude model. Furthermore, even after adjusting the potential confounders including sex, age, body mass index, physical activity, energy intake, alcohol, and smoking status, this association remained significant (fully adjusted model: OR, 2.00; 95% CI, 1.17-3.34). Our study revealed a higher ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 was related to a higher likelihood of <i>H. pylori</i> infection. Therefore, it is advisable to maintain a balanced intake of PUFAs in the diet.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 3","pages":"176-185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11333148/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142010048","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":"Nutritional Assessment of Protein and Sodium Contents in Commercial Senior-Friendly Foods.","authors":"Yun-A Lee, Mi-Kyeong Choi","doi":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.156","DOIUrl":"10.7762/cnr.2024.13.3.156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of senior-friendly foods sold in Korea, focusing on protein and sodium. This study examined the nutritional content of 170 products with nutritional labels that were sold in online stores in Korea and categorized the products into 93 staple foods (cooked rice, porridge, and mousse) and 77 side-dish and snack foods (braized·steam·roast products, broth, sauces, and snacks). Then, the adequacy of the nutritional content of these foods, focusing on protein and sodium, was evaluated according to product type. The 93 staple products and 77 side-dish products had average serving sizes of 163.27 g and 127.92 g, prices of $3.25 and $2.72, and energy contents of 295.25 kcal and 141.95 kcal, respectively. For staple foods, the energy content was significantly greater in cooked rice, but the protein content and index of nutrition quality (INQ) were significantly greater in mousse. There were no significant differences in sodium content or contribution to adequate intake (AI) by product type, but the sodium INQ was significantly greater in the mousse and porridge. For side-dish foods and snack products, the protein content, contribution to the recommended intake, and INQ were all significantly greater for the braized·steam·roast products. Sauces and braized·steam·roast products were significantly higher in sodium content and contribution to the AI, while broth was significantly higher in sodium INQ. These findings can be used to guide proper product selection and nutritional management that considers the health characteristics of health-vulnerable and elderly people.</p>","PeriodicalId":72617,"journal":{"name":"Clinical nutrition research","volume":"13 3","pages":"156-164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11333150/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142009990","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}