E. Clarke, Rebecca L. Haslam, J. Baldwin, T. Burrows, L. Ashton, C. Collins
{"title":"Survey of Australian Dietitians Contemporary Practice and Dietetic Interventions in Overweight and Obesity: An Update of Current Practice","authors":"E. Clarke, Rebecca L. Haslam, J. Baldwin, T. Burrows, L. Ashton, C. Collins","doi":"10.3390/dietetics2010006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics2010006","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this survey was to identify, (1) use of Dietitians Australia best practice guidelines, (2) contemporary practices/knowledge, and (3) professional development needs of Australian dietitians in relation to management of clients with overweight or obesity. A cross-sectional online survey consisting of 67 multiple choice and Likert scale questions on the three survey aims was administered. Data were collected between 2020–2021 and reported descriptively as frequency (%). Of 178 survey attempts, 80 respondents completed all questions (45%). Most respondents spent >50% of their time working with individuals with overweight/obesity, usually in private practice (47%). Two thirds of respondents had accessed best practice guidelines, but only 12% had completely read best practice guidelines. General healthy eating was the most frequent dietary approach used (77%). Seventy-five percent (n = 56) of dietitians reported that dietary interventions were selected based on client preference. Almost half of dietitians rated their knowledge and level of skill in management of obesity as good. Approximately 60% (n = 41) dietitians reported their skill gap was related to providing behavioural therapy/counselling. Results of the current survey indicate that use of best practice guidelines is low. However, dietitians surveyed reported that they had a good understanding of obesity management and choose a client centred approach to management, which is in line with current recommendations. Professional development activities, particularly regarding behavioural counselling are of particular interest to dietitians working with individuals with obesity.","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47296377","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":"Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Dietetics in 2022","authors":"","doi":"10.3390/dietetics2010005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics2010005","url":null,"abstract":"High-quality academic publishing is built on rigorous peer review [...]","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45155211","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}
Gustavo Andrade, L. T. Cacau, E. De Carli, P. Lotufo, I. Benseñor, D. Marchioni
{"title":"Feasibility of Using the Brazilian Version of the GloboDiet Software to Collect Dietary Intake Data","authors":"Gustavo Andrade, L. T. Cacau, E. De Carli, P. Lotufo, I. Benseñor, D. Marchioni","doi":"10.3390/dietetics2010004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics2010004","url":null,"abstract":"Technological advances, such as the GloboDiet software, have enabled the development of instruments to standardize dietary data collection through the 24-h dietary recall (24HR). Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using the Brazilian version of the GloboDiet software. The 24HR method guided by the GloboDiet software was applied by face-to-face (n = 2093) interviews and a second measurement by telephone (n = 1084) interviews with participants from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil). The adherence rate was calculated using data from control worksheets filled out by interviewers, whereas the Chi-square test was used to assess differences between sociodemographic groups and the participants’ final adherence status. For the interview’s duration, the data were presented as the median and the interquartile range—IQR (Q1–Q3 (25–75%)). Non-parametric tests were used to assess differences among individuals in terms of the total duration and stages of the interview. Adherence rates were 82.8% face-to-face and 68.4% telephone interviews. The total duration of the face-to-face and telephone interviews was 30.7 (IQR, 23.3–40.7) and 35.3 (IQR, 25.3–49.7) minutes (p < 0.001). These results evidence that the GloboDiet software is viable for the routine of an epidemiological study.","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47512940","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}
Kiriaki Apergi, M. Romanidou, H. Abdelkhalek, F. Gonidakis
{"title":"Factors Associated with Risk of Diabulimia in Greek Adult Population with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus","authors":"Kiriaki Apergi, M. Romanidou, H. Abdelkhalek, F. Gonidakis","doi":"10.3390/dietetics2010003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics2010003","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Diabulimia is associated with “resistance to treatment”, impaired glycemic control, and increased risk of diabetic complications. The aim of this study was to explore the possible lifestyle and diet factors associated with diabulimia using the “Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised” (DEPS-R), a questionnaire assessing the risk of diabulimia in patients with T1DM. Methods: 100 outpatients with a diagnosis of T1DM for over a year, from two hospitals in Athens, Greece were asked to complete a questionnaire about their medical history and lifestyle behaviors along with the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), the Beck Depression Scale (BDI-II) and the DEPS-R. Results: Multivariate linear regression analysis showed statistically significant associations between DEPS-R score and HbA1c% levels (b = 4.447, 95% CI 3.220–5.675), sex (male) (b = −4.413, 95% CI −8.778–−0.047, weight perception higher than normal (b = 9.896, 95% CI 5.266–14.526), time spent walking minutes per week (b= −0.019, 95% CI −0.031–−0.006), having received diabetes nutritional education (b = −5.128, 95%CI −10.141–−0.115), eating breakfast (b = −6.441, 95% CI −11.047–−1.835) and having a first relative diagnosed with an eating disorder (b = 6.164, 95%CI 0.030–12.298). The presence of these factors could help highlight the profile of potential individuals at risk of diabulimia and enhance preventive interventions.","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42540320","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":"Taking Stock of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Canada: Trends and Challenges","authors":"Sylvain Charlebois, J. Music, H. Rupasinghe","doi":"10.3390/dietetics2010002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics2010002","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is vital for prolonged health and wellness. Yet, the consumption of fruits and vegetables remains low in some regions. Methodology: This exploratory quantitative study utilized a web-based survey instrument to probe the likelihood of consumption by Canadian consumers. Canadians who have lived in the country for 12 months or more and were 18 years of age or older were surveyed. Care was given to get a representative sample from all Canadian regions. Findings: Barriers to produce consumption include cost (39.5%), lack of knowledge and preparation skills (38.5%), and confusion surrounding health benefits (6.3%). There is further confusion surrounding the nutrition of frozen vs. fresh vegetables. Finally, respondents were concerned about pesticide residue on imported produce (63.4%). Originality: Although evidence that fruits and vegetables can mitigate disease and that promotion of fruit and vegetable consumption has been a key policy area for the Canadian government, consumers still fail to integrate sufficient fruits and vegetables into their diets. To our knowledge, this is the only study probing consumers on their fresh produce intake in the Canadian context. Public awareness and education about the regular consumption of fruits and vegetables and their nutritional value and health-promoting benefits can increase consumption in many Canadian regions and demographics.","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42525240","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":"Diet Quality, Nutritional Adequacy and Anthropometric Status among Indigenous Women of Reproductive Age Group (15-49 Years) in India: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Ridhima Kapoor, Manisha Sabharwal, Suparna Ghosh-Jerath","doi":"10.3390/dietetics2010001","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dietetics2010001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In India, indigenous communities are nutritionally vulnerable, with indigenous women suffering the greater burden. Studies and surveys have reported poor nutritional outcomes among indigenous women in India, yet systematic documentation of community-specific nutrition data is lacking. We conducted a narrative review of 42 studies to summarise the nutritional profile of indigenous women of India, with details on their food and nutrient intakes, dietary diversity, traditional food consumption and anthropometric status. Percentage deficits were observed in intake of pulses, green leafy vegetables, fruits, vegetables, flesh foods and dairy products when compared with recommended dietary intakes for moderately active Indian women. Indices of diet quality in indigenous women were documented in limited studies, which revealed poor dietary diversity as well as low consumption of diverse traditional foods. A high risk of nutritional inadequacy was reported in all communities, especially for iron, calcium, and vitamin A. Prevalence of chronic energy deficiency was high in most communities, with dual burden of malnutrition in indigenous women of north-eastern region. Findings from this review can thus help guide future research and provide valuable insights for policymakers and program implementers on potential interventions for addressing specific nutritional issues among indigenous women of India.</p>","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":"2 1","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7614979/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10474848","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}
Madoka Kishino, Miru Hirose, A. Hida, Yuki Tada, K. Ishikawa-Takata, Kenta Hara, Kenji Irie, P. Maundu, Y. Morimoto
{"title":"Characteristics of Dietary Intake in Relation to the Consumption of Home-Produced Foods among Farm Women in Two Rural Areas of Kenya: A Preliminary Study","authors":"Madoka Kishino, Miru Hirose, A. Hida, Yuki Tada, K. Ishikawa-Takata, Kenta Hara, Kenji Irie, P. Maundu, Y. Morimoto","doi":"10.3390/dietetics1030021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics1030021","url":null,"abstract":"The present study aimed to clarify the differences in nutritional intake in relation to the consumption of local food products and dietary patterns between two rural Kenyan regions, Kitui and Vihiga, where different ethnic groups live in different agro-ecological zones. A participant observation study with weighted dietary records was conducted in August 2019. Enumerators stayed in each targeted household for approximately one week and measured the ingredients and dishes. We compared the dietary intake of farm women in charge of meal preparation (n = 21) between the two regions and examined the contribution of each dish to the intake and the degree of home production for each food item. The results showed no difference in energy intake, but vitamin B2, B12, and C intakes were significantly higher in Vihiga, influenced by their consuming small fish and a variety of homegrown leafy vegetables. The people in Kitui consumed large quantities of homegrown pigeon peas, largely contributing to their nutritional intake. Dietary patterns were similar; common staple foods and tea with sugar accounted for about 40% of energy and protein intakes and fruit consumption was low. There was no difference in foods purchased frequently. These results suggested that promoting locally available fruits and vegetables would contribute to a sustainable supply of adequate micronutrients. Further studies are required to develop strategies to promote healthy dietary habits and improve health status.","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43161106","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}
M. Grammatikopoulou, S. Tsiogkas, K. Gkiouras, A. Gioxari, E. Daskalou, M. Maraki, E. Dardiotis, D. Bogdanos
{"title":"Supplementation with Crocus sativus L. (Saffron) against Placebo in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Synthesis without Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials","authors":"M. Grammatikopoulou, S. Tsiogkas, K. Gkiouras, A. Gioxari, E. Daskalou, M. Maraki, E. Dardiotis, D. Bogdanos","doi":"10.3390/dietetics1030020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics1030020","url":null,"abstract":"Due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capacity and, by inference, its involvement in the myelin stealth attainment, oral nutrient supplementation (ONS) with saffron has recently been investigated as a complementary treatment in multiple sclerosis (MS). The purpose of the present study was to systematically review the literature for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing saffron supplementation to placebo, or other interventions, in patients with an MS diagnosis. PubMed, CENTRAL, and clinicaltrials.gov were searched for relevant completed or ongoing RCTs. The Cochrane’s RoB tool 2.0 was used, and a qualitative synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) was performed. In total, five parallel, double-, or triple-blind RCTs were identified, fulfilling the study’s criteria, and were included in the SWiM. Intervention duration ranged from four weeks to a year. The summary RoB revealed some concerns, or even high risk for overall bias. The included RCTs failed to report particularities of their interventions (exact composition, active compound, safety assays, etc.) and adverse events. The SWiM revealed that according to the results of single trials, inflammation markers (TNF-a and IL-17) were reduced, and MS-specific biomarkers (MMP-9 and TIMP-1) and cognition were improved after saffron ONS, although definite conclusions regarding saffron efficacy with regard to these outcomes cannot be drawn. Two RCTs reported improvement in the redox status of patients receiving saffron, whereas, with regard to depression, the findings were conflicting. Overall, ONS with saffron compounds may prove beneficial in improving antioxidant defense and oxidative stress in patients with MS; however, the evidence appears scattered, heterogenous, and inadequate in terms of making any suggestions regarding the direction of effect of other outcomes. Trials of better design and MS-specific outcomes are required.","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45129903","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}
Akiho Shinagawa, Naho Serizawa, Tomoki Yamazaki, A. Minematsu, Y. Miyakoshi, T. Yano, M. Ota
{"title":"Short-Term Combined Intake of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin E Decreases Plasma Homocysteine Concentrations in Female Track Athletes","authors":"Akiho Shinagawa, Naho Serizawa, Tomoki Yamazaki, A. Minematsu, Y. Miyakoshi, T. Yano, M. Ota","doi":"10.3390/dietetics1030019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics1030019","url":null,"abstract":"Female athletes who endure physical strain on the same bone area are prone to stress fractures. Preventing these improves their quality of life. Blood vitamin B2 (V.B2) and E (V.E) levels influence blood homocysteine (Hcy) levels, which, when elevated, increase the risk of stress fractures. We aimed to determine the effects of V.B2 and V.E supplementation on plasma Hcy concentrations in these athletes carrying the C677T polymorphism in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR). This study is a before–after study in 16 female athletes. It was divided into three intervention periods of V.B2 (28 mg/day), V.E (60 mg/day), and V.B2 + V.E intake, and each period was 14 days. Blood samples were collected before and after each period, and plasma Hcy concentration and each blood vitamin concentration were measured. Plasma Hcy concentration significantly decreased in all periods, but the maximum lowering effect was obtained when V.B2 and V.E were used in combination. The administration of V.B2 might have lowered the plasma Hcy level by maximizing the catalytic activity of MTHFR; V.E might have suppressed cell oxidation, increasing the efficiency of folate in lowering the plasma Hcy level. We propose the combined intake of V.B2 and V.E as effective nutrients to reduce plasma Hcy concentrations in female athletes with MTHFR polymorphisms.","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42221502","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":"Defining the Practice of Dietitians in Malaysia Using the Nutrition Care Process in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus","authors":"Jamilah Abd Jamil, E. Myers, W. C. S. Swee","doi":"10.3390/dietetics1030018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics1030018","url":null,"abstract":"(1) Background: The quality of dietetic care is crucial to improve patient outcomes. The aim of this study was to measure the current practices regarding the provision of nutrition care in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among dietitians in Malaysia. (2) Methods: A 49-item online survey was distributed via Malaysian Dietitians’ Association and Ministry of Health Malaysia social media platforms. Self-reported dietetic practices in the management of T2DM were evaluated against practice guidelines. (3) Results: A total of 173 dietitians completed the survey, with a response rate of 62%. Three-quarters of dietitians in the public sector consulted patients within two to three weeks or more than four weeks versus less than two weeks (86.3%) among private dietitians (p-value < 0.001). More than 95% of private dietitians spent 31–60 min or more than 60 min on new cases versus 71% among public dietitians (p-value < 0.001). Group counseling was only practiced among public dietitians (36.0%). Different practice settings led to the current findings. A limited use of behavioral counseling theories and strategies was observed among dietitians from both sectors. Limited adherence to nutrition-related recommendations (62.8%) and lack of readiness for diet/lifestyle changes (45.5%) were the key challenges faced by dietitians when managing T2DM. (4) Conclusions: The survey indicates that there is a need for the development of comprehensive training to increase the utilization of behavioral counselling. Practice setting is an element to consider when designing training.","PeriodicalId":72810,"journal":{"name":"Dietetics (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45758836","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}