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Health Care Sciences & Services
Margrethe Roed, Anine C. Medin, Froydis N. Vik, Elisabet R. Hillesund, Wendy Van Lippevelde, Karen Campbell, Nina C. Overby
Summary: This study assessed the effect of the Food4toddlers eHealth intervention on toddlers' diets and found a positive impact on increasing the frequency of vegetable intake. However, no other between-group effects on diet were observed at follow-up 2.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jaimie N. Davis, Adriana Perez, Fiona M. Asigbee, Matthew J. Landry, Sarvenaz Vandyousefi, Reem Ghaddar, Amy Hoover, Matthew Jeans, Katie Nikah, Brian Fischer, Stephen J. Pont, Daphne Richards, Deanna M. Hoelscher, Alexandra E. Van den Berg
Summary: A one-year school-based gardening, nutrition, and cooking intervention called Texas Sprouts was implemented in 16 elementary schools, showing an increase in vegetable intake but no significant effects on fruit intake, sugar sweetened beverages, obesity measures, or blood pressure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marla T. H. Hahnraths, Jorieke P. M. Jansen, Bjorn Winkens, Onno C. P. van Schayck
Summary: Multi-component school-based nutrition education intervention combining classroom-based and experiential learning strategies has short-term effects on children's fruit and vegetable intake determinants, but the effects do not persist in the longer term. Further research and intervention adaptations are recommended to increase the impact of such programs.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Matthew J. Landry, Alexandra E. van den Berg, Deanna M. Hoelscher, Fiona M. Asigbee, Sarvenaz Vandyousefi, Reem Ghaddar, Matthew R. Jeans, Lyndsey Waugh, Katie Nikah, Shreela Sharma, Jaimie N. Davis
Summary: School gardens have become common strategies for promoting healthy dietary behaviors in the US. This study examined the effects of a one-year school-based gardening, cooking, and nutrition program on students' dietary intake and quality, showing modest improvements in protein intake and vegetable consumption in the intervention group compared to control. Further research on scaling and sustaining nutrition education programs in schools is recommended.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mattea Dallacker, Vanessa Knobl, Ralph Hertwig, Jutta Mata
Summary: Family meals are crucial for shaping children's food choices, and extending mealtime duration can increase children's intake of fruits and vegetables.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Ilic, Ivana Rumbak, Ruzica Brecic, Irena Colic Baric, Martina Bituh
Summary: Insufficient consumption of fruit and vegetables was found among primary school children in the City of Zagreb. A three-year school-based multicomponent intervention was conducted, which included classroom workshops, cross-curricular activities, homework challenges, educational posters, parent education, and changes to the school food system. The intervention significantly increased fruit and vegetable intake in the intervention group, with 89% of children achieving the goal of increased intake and 25% more reaching the recommended daily intake of 400g.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuying Sun, Samantha S. W. Fung, Patrick K. W. Man, Alice N. T. Wan, Sunita Stewart, Tai Hing Lam, Sai Yin Ho
Summary: Our study showed that a brief, single 2-hour HAPA-based workshop was effective in promoting fruit and vegetable intake in parents, resulting in a significant increase in intake in the FV arm compared to the MALC arm.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nilda G. G. Cosco, Nancy M. M. Wells, Daowen Zhang, L. Suzanne Goodell, Muntazar Monsur, Tong Xu, Robin C. C. Moore
Summary: Gardening interventions at childcare centers have a positive impact on children's fruit and vegetable identification and consumption, but not on their liking for fruits and vegetables. Early exposure to gardening promotes healthy eating habits, which is particularly important for children in disadvantaged communities.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Gertrude G. Zeinstra, Sandra van der Haar, Annemien Haveman-Nies
Summary: This observational study evaluated two promising strategies to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in school children, finding that a 5-day-a-week F&V policy and free provision of F&V in an attractive fruit bowl significantly increased children's F&V consumption and likelihood of eating F&V.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marla T. H. Hahnraths, Maartje Willeboordse, Patricia van Assema, Bjorn Winkens, Constant P. van Schayck
Summary: This study investigated the effects of repeated fruit and vegetable exposure through the Healthy Primary School of the Future on children's familiarity, preferences, and intake. Results showed that full HPSF had a lower number of unfamiliar vegetable items and a higher number of disliked vegetable items compared to partial HPSF. Unfavorable intervention effects were observed for fruit intake. Repeated FV exposure had limited effects on children's FV familiarity, preferences, and intake.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Ilic, Ivana Rumbak, Ruzica Brecic, Irena Colic Baric, Martina Bituh
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effects of a school-based intervention program on fruit and vegetable preferences in primary school children. It found that the intervention group had significantly increased preferences for fruit and vegetables compared to the control group. However, the study also highlighted the importance of participation in the intervention for increasing fruit and vegetable intake.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Maria Cecilia Ramos de Carvalho, Mariana Carvalho de Menezes, Natacha Toral, Aline Cristine Souza Lopes
Summary: Interventions based on the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) were effective in improving fruit intake among individuals with misperceived intake, particularly those in pseudomaintenance (PM). However, the impact on vegetable intake requires further investigation.
Article
Allergy
Bronwyn S. Berthon, Rebecca F. McLoughlin, Megan E. Jensen, Banafshe Hosseini, Evan J. Williams, Katherine J. Baines, Steven L. Taylor, Geraint B. Rogers, Kerry L. Ivey, Matthew Morten, Carla R. Da Silva Sena, Adam M. Collison, Malcolm R. Starkey, Joerg Mattes, Peter A. B. Wark, Lisa G. Wood
Summary: The study found that a high fruit and vegetable diet did not affect the time to first asthma exacerbation in children, but may have potential for improving lung function and protecting against systemic inflammation. In the intervention group, there was an increase in fruit and vegetable intake and plasma total carotenoids, but no significant difference in exacerbation rate and lung function indicators between the two groups.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Simone J. J. M. Verswijveren, Nicola D. Ridgers, Josep A. Martin-Fernandez, Sebastien Chastin, Ester Cerin, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Lauren Arundell, David W. Dunstan, Clare Hume, Helen Brown, Jacqueline Della Gatta, Jo Salmon
Summary: This study shows initial evidence that the message to break up sitting may have a greater impact on children's movement behavior than the message to move more. Future research is needed to further validate the effectiveness of this type of messaging.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mallory G. Cases, Cindy K. Blair, Peter S. Hendricks, Kerry Smith, Scott Snyder, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried
Summary: The study assessed the sustainability of a vegetable gardening intervention among cancer survivors, finding that a high percentage continued gardening and even expanded their gardens. Stakeholders also rated the intervention favorably, with an overall organizational score considered strong compared to previous programs. Long-term funding solutions are being explored to support this successful program aimed at a vulnerable and growing population.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Karen L. Vaughan, Janet E. Cade, Marion M. Hetherington, Jennie E. Cockroft, Mirjam M. Heinen, Holly Rippin, Charlotte E. L. Evans
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the impact of the PhunkyFoods school-based food and nutrition education programme on food literacy, cooking skills, and dietary behavior in primary school children. A cluster randomized controlled trial will be conducted in 28 primary schools in North Yorkshire, UK. The results will be analyzed by comparing the differences between the intervention and control groups after 12 months, adjusting for baseline values.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anais Hasenbohler, Lena Denes, Noemie Blanstier, Henri Dehove, Nour Hamouche, Sarah Beer, Grace Williams, Beatrice Breil, Flore Depeint, Janet E. Cade, Anne-Kathrin Illner-Delepine
Summary: This paper describes the creation of myfood24 French version, which was developed based on French dietary habits and food composition tables. The evaluation results show that the system has good usability in its French version.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Areej Bawajeeh, Michael A. Zulyniak, Charlotte E. L. Evans, Janet E. Cade
Summary: The taste of foods plays a significant role in adolescents' food choices and intakes. Sweet foods are the main contributors to daily energy intake, with positive associations with energy, sugar, and fat intakes. Salty food intake is linked to higher saturated fat and sodium consumption, while neutral food consumption is inversely associated with energy, carbohydrate, sugar, saturated fat, and total fat intakes. Balancing the contributions of different tasting foods could help improve adolescent diet quality.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
James Webster, Darren C. Greenwood, Janet E. Cade
Summary: Hip fracture affects a large number of people globally and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This study used data from the UK Women's Cohort Study to investigate the associations between food and nutrient intake and hip fracture risk, and found that body mass index (BMI) plays a role as a potential effect modifier.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carrie H. S. Ruxton, Maria A. Ruani, Charlotte E. L. Evans
Summary: Nutrition messages play a crucial role in policy making, product information, advertising, healthcare advice, and lifestyle campaigns. However, the challenges of delivering effective nutrition messages have become more pronounced due to the abundance of information, inconsistent food landscapes, and limited public engagement. This review explores these challenges and identifies potential opportunities for future research in the field.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giulia Scarpa, Lea Berrang-Ford, Maria Galazoula, Paul Kakwangire, Didacus B. B. Namanya, Florence Tushemerirwe, Laura Ahumuza, Janet E. E. Cade
Summary: This study assessed child feeding practices in Uganda and found an improvement in complementary feeding indicators, although only 22% of children reached the minimum acceptable diet threshold. Children who did not achieve the feeding indicators were primarily located in the northern regions of Uganda.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cassy F. Dingena, Melvin J. Holmes, Matthew D. Campbell, Janet E. Cade, Eleanor M. Scott, Michael A. Zulyniak
Summary: This study aimed to characterize continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics over 24 hours in women with gestational diabetes (GDM) and the moderating effect of treatment strategy. The results showed significant variability in glucose levels throughout the day, with the highest variability in the morning. Additionally, individuals assigned to diet+metformin had greater difficulty managing glycemia, and increased dietary protein intake may assist with the management of dysglycemia.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Nutrition & Dietetics
Areej Bawajeeh, Michael A. Zulyniak, Charlotte E. L. Evans, Janet E. Cade
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Charlotte Elizabeth Louise Evans, Halit Tanju Besler, Oezge Dinc, Michael E. J. Lean, Julie Anne Lovegrove, Nicola M. Lowe, John Mathers, Begum Mutus, Ilhan Satman, Mine D. Tanriover, Alison Tedstone, Claire Theobald, Serhat Unal, Erkki Vartiainen, Rachel Wall, Nazan Yardim, Julian D. Stowell
Summary: Optimum nutrition is crucial for good health. The Nutrition Society of the UK and Ireland and the Sabri ulker Foundation organized a hybrid conference in Istanbul to emphasize the importance of nutrition. The conference aimed to inspire healthcare professionals and policymakers to consider nutrition in their interactions with patients and the public, in order to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. The event provided an opportunity to share and learn from different approaches and initiatives in the UK, Turkey, and Finland, with a focus on research and translation into nutrition policies.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Bryant, Wendy Burton, Niamh O'Kane, Jayne V. Woodside, Sara Ahern, Phillip Garnett, Suzanne Spence, Amir Sharif, Harry Rutter, Tim Baker, Charlotte E. L. Evans
Summary: This study developed a school food systems map using a systems thinking approach to identify key factors influencing primary school children's dietary choices. The map highlighted leadership and curriculum, child food preferences, home environment, and school food environment as four key themes. It also emphasized the need to consider factors outside of schools to effectively improve children's diets.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnetha Linn Rostgaard-Hansen, Susanne Rosthoj, Carl Brunius, Sjurdur Frodi Olsen, Anne Ahrendt Bjerregaard, Janet Elisabeth Cade, Anne Tjonneland, Rikard Landberg, Jytte Halkjaer
Summary: The food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is a commonly used method in nutritional epidemiology to assess an individual's habitual dietary intake. This study evaluated the validity and reproducibility of the FFQ used in the DCH-NG cohort. Results showed that the FFQ provided satisfactory rankings of energy, nutrient, and food group intakes, making it suitable for epidemiological studies investigating diet and disease outcomes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Charlotte E. L. Evans, Stuart Worth, Rachel White, Emma K. Strachan
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of introducing healthier snack options in vending machines in English leisure centers. The study found that increasing the availability of healthier options did not have a substantial negative effect on sales, and resulted in reduced purchased energy and nutrients.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Cassandra H. Ellis, J. Bernadette Moore, Peter Ho, Charlotte E. L. Evans
Summary: This study developed and validated an online quality assessment tool for nutrition information. The results showed that this tool is reliable and objective, and can be used to assess the quality of online information in different settings, providing guidance for readers.
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Galazoula, Darren Greenwood, Adam Martin, Janet Cade
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Nutrition & Dietetics
A. Bawajeeh, M. A. Zulyniak, C. E. L. Evans, J. E. Cade
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2022)
