Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emily Riseberg, Martha Tamez, Katherine L. Tucker, Jose F. Rodriguez Orengo, Josiemer Mattei
Summary: The study found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet or Alternate Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) was associated with lower central obesity in adults in Puerto Rico. Consuming traditional foods reflecting these dietary patterns may help reduce central obesity in high-risk populations.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatma Pinar Tabanli, Siddika Songuel Yalcin, Sedef Ramoglu, Sadiman Kiykac Altinbas, Anil Yirun, Aylin Balci Ozyurt, Funda Gucel, Pinar Erkekoglu, Kadriye Yurdakok
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between bisphenol A (BPA), 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D], and 1 alpha,25 dihydroxy vitamin D [1,25( OH)(2)D] levels in cord blood of newborn babies. The results showed that both BPA exposure and insufficient vitamin D transfer via cord blood are common in newborns, but there is no correlation between BPA levels and vitamin D levels in cord blood.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatma Pinar Tabanli, Siddika Songul Yalcin, Sedef Ramoglu, Sadiman Kiykac Altinbas, Anil Yirun, Aylin Balci ozyurt, Funda Gucel, Pinar Erkekoglu, Kadriye Yurdakok
Summary: This study investigated the association between BPA, 25(OH)D, and 1,25(OH)(2)D levels in cord blood of newborn babies. The study found that both BPA exposure and insufficient vitamin D transfer via cord blood are common in newborns, but BPA levels were not correlated with vitamin D levels in cord blood.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luis Castano, Leire Madariaga, Gema Grau, Alejandro Garcia-Castano
Summary: Vitamin D is crucial for bone mineralization in children and deficiency is common. Certain medical conditions and genetic alterations can increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency rickets. Measurement of calcifediol levels is used to assess the status of the vitamin D endocrine system. Clinical trials have demonstrated the benefits of ensuring normal 25(OH)D levels and calcium intake in preventing or treating nutritional rickets in children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hye Ran Shin, Hyeon Ju Park, Sun Yung Ly
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among young Korean women. This study aimed to determine the optimal vitamin D intake level for maintaining adequate serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) levels in young Korean women throughout different seasons. The study identified seasonal factors influencing 25(OH)D levels, calculated the necessary vitamin D intake for sufficient levels, and analyzed the relationship between 25(OH)D and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels. The results showed that 25(OH)D levels were higher in summertime compared to wintertime, and an increase in vitamin D intake led to a corresponding increase in 25(OH)D levels. The study suggests that increasing UV irradiation time in summertime and consuming vitamin D supplements and foods throughout the year is beneficial for maintaining sufficient levels of 25(OH)D in young Korean women.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mattia Cominacini, Alessia Fumaneri, Linda Ballerini, Michele Braggio, Maria Teresa Valenti, Luca Dalle Carbonare
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency is related to visceral adipose tissue, and waist circumference is a surrogate measure for evaluating visceral fat. There are gender differences in the response to vitamin D supplementation and predictive factors.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
RuTong Wang, Weijing Wang, Ping Hu, Ronghui Zhang, Xue Dong, Dongfeng Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between dietary vitamin D intake and serum vitamin D concentrations with cognitive performance in older Americans. The results showed a positive association between dietary vitamin D intake, serum total 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and cognitive performance, with no significant gender differences in the associations. Further research is needed to clarify the effects of dietary vitamin D intake and specific serum D concentrations on cognitive performance.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnieszka Radom, Andrzej Wedrychowicz, Stanislaw Pieczarkowski, Szymon Skoczen, Przemyslaw Tomasik
Summary: Maintaining optimal vitamin D levels after breast cancer treatment is important for reducing recurrence risk and extending survival time. A study in Polish women after mastectomy found that vitamin D deficiency was more common in this group compared to the general population, highlighting the importance of vitamin D supplementation and monitoring. By providing recommendations and increasing awareness about vitamin D supplementation, there was a significant increase in the number of patients who started supplementing and the average dose of supplements.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Radka Taxova Braunerova, Marie Kunesova, Mirjam M. Heinen, Harry Rutter, Maria Hassapidou, Vesselka Duleva, Iveta Pudule, Ausra Petrauskiene, Agneta Sjoberg, Lauren Lissner, Igor Spiroski, Enrique Gutierrez-Gonzalez, Cecily C. Kelleher, Ingunn Holden Bergh, Tereza Metelcova, Jana Vignerova, Marek Brabec, Marta Buoncristiano, Julianne Williams, Philippa Simmonds, Hana Zamrazilova, Vojtech Hainer, Agneta Yngve, Ivo Rakovac, Joao Breda
Summary: This study evaluated waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) in 7-year-old children from 10 European countries, finding that children in Southern European countries had significantly higher BMI, WC, and WHtR compared to those in Eastern and Northern Europe.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chiara Tuma, Arne Schick, Nele Pommerening, Hans Braun, Mario Thevis
Summary: Vitamin D is crucial for athletes, and personalized supplementation is more effective than standardized supplementation in helping athletes achieve adequate vitamin D levels.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Julyann Perez-Mayoral, Maria Gonzalez-Pons, Hilmaris Centeno-Girona, Ingrid M. Montes-Rodriguez, Marievelisse Soto-Salgado, Belisa Suarez, Natalia Rodriguez, Giancarlo Colon, Javier Sevilla, Daphne Jorge, Xavier Llor, Rosa M. Xicola, Doris H. Toro, Luis Tous-Lopez, Marla Torres-Torres, Jose S. Reyes, Nicolas Lopez-Acevedo, Ajay Goel, Segundo Rodriguez-Quilichini, Marcia Cruz-Correa
Summary: This study analyzed the molecular markers and clinicopathologic features of colorectal tumors from Puerto Rico to better understand the molecular pathways leading to colorectal cancer in this Hispanic subpopulation. The results showed distinct differences in the prevalence of molecular markers among tumors from Puerto Rico compared to other racial/ethnic groups, suggesting a unique molecular carcinogenic pathway among Hispanics.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hsin-Ya Tang, Wang-Sheng Ko, Yuan-Horng Yan, Su-Chen Yu, Ya-ling Chiou
Summary: Shift nurses in Taiwan often experience 25(OH)D deficiency, sleep disturbances, depression, and fatigue. However, no significant correlation was found between 25(OH)D levels and mental health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mehmet Emin Arayici, Sila Ovgu Korkut-Uysal, Asim Leblebici, Zeynep Akcali, Deniz Tuna Edizer, Seher Kabul, Dilek Cimrin, Ender Berat Ellidokuz
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the change in 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that restrictions, partial or complete closures, and curfews can significantly affect individuals' 25(OH)D levels during the COVID-19 outbreak. There is a need for multicenter studies with larger populations covering different regions to strengthen and support the results.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiaoyun Shan, Xiayu Zhao, Siran Li, Pengkun Song, Qingqing Man, Zhen Liu, Yichun Hu, Lichen Yang
Summary: This study aims to analyze the associations between serum 25(OH)D levels and the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in non-diabetic women of childbearing age in China, considering both genetic and non-genetic factors. The findings suggest significant associations between insufficient serum 25(OH)D and components of MetS, including elevated waist circumference, triglycerides, and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. However, no independent associations were found between 25(OH)D levels and MetS, hypertension, and hyperglycemia.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martyna Fronczek, Joanna Katarzyna Strzelczyk, Krzysztof Biernacki, Silvia Salatino, Tadeusz Osadnik, Zofia Ostrowska
Summary: The study investigated the role of genetic variation in the CYP2R1 gene in vitamin D deficiency among healthy Polish individuals. Two substitutions were found in selected gene fragments, with one potentially influencing the structure and function of CYP2R1. Further functional verification is needed to confirm these findings.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cristina Palacios, Cynthia M. Perez, Lorena Gonzalez-Sepulveda, Leonor Corsino, Sandra S. Albrecht, Anna Maria Siega-Riz, Ramon A. Durazo-Arvizu, Sarah Casagrande, Daniela Sotres-Alvarez, M. Larissa Aviles-Santa
Summary: This cross-sectional study examined the association between vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, and potassium intakes and markers of glucose metabolism. The results showed that higher intakes of vitamin D, magnesium, and potassium were associated with lower levels of HOMA-IR in participants with normoglycemia and pre-diabetes. However, higher intakes of vitamin D and calcium were associated with higher 2-hour plasma glucose levels in normoglycemic individuals, and higher potassium intake was associated with higher 2-hour plasma glucose levels in pre-diabetic individuals.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN NUTRITION ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Malik Ellington, Jeneene Connelly, Priscilla Clayton, C. Yaisli Lorenzo, Christina Collazo-Velazquez, Maria Angelica Trak-Fellermeier, Cristina Palacios
Summary: This systematic review aimed to examine the effectiveness of using social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) for recruiting healthy participants in nutrition-, physical activity-, or obesity-related studies. The results showed that traditional recruitment methods were more effective than social media for in-person study procedures, but for online study procedures, about half of the studies reported that social media was more effective. While more potential participants were reached through social media, only 21.2% of those who interacted with ads were enrolled.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Megan W. Bourassa, Steven A. Abrams, Jose M. Belizan, Erick Boy, Gabriela Cormick, Carolina Diaz Quijano, Sarah Gibson, Filomena Gomes, G. Justus Hofmeyr, Jean Humphrey, Klaus Kraemer, Keith Lividini, Lynnette M. Neufeld, Cristina Palacios, Julie Shlisky, Prashanth Thankachan, Salvador Villalpando, Connie M. Weaver
Summary: Calcium intake remains inadequate in many low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa and South Asia. Food-based approaches, such as promoting calcium-rich animal-source and plant foods, improving food processing techniques, fortifying staple foods with calcium, and biofortification, can be effective methods to improve calcium intake and bioavailability, particularly among pregnant women and children.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Filomena Gomes, Per Ashorn, Sufia Askari, Jose M. Belizan, Erick Boy, Gabriela Cormick, Katherine L. Dickin, Amalia R. Driller-Colangelo, Wafaie Fawzi, G. Justus Hofmeyr, Jean Humphrey, Anuradha Khadilkar, Rubina Mandlik, Lynnette M. Neufeld, Cristina Palacios, Daniel E. Roth, Julie Shlisky, Christopher R. Sudfeld, Connie Weaver, Megan W. Bourassa
Summary: Most low- and middle-income countries have low calcium intake during pregnancy and high rates of mortality due to maternal hypertensive disorders. Calcium supplementation during pregnancy is known to reduce the risk of these disorders, but it is not widely implemented due to cost and logistical issues. Simplifying the supplementation regimens and combining calcium supplementation with food-based approaches may be necessary to improve calcium intakes.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Brittany J. Johnson, Kylie E. Hunter, Rebecca K. Golley, Paul Chadwick, Angie Barba, Mason Aberoumand, Sol Libesman, Lisa Askie, Rachael W. Taylor, Kristy P. Robledo, Seema Mihrshahi, Denise A. O'Connor, Alison J. Hayes, Luke Wolfenden, Charles T. Wood, Louise A. Baur, Chris Rissel, Lukas P. Staub, Sarah Taki, Wendy Smith, Michelle Sue-See, Ian C. Marschner, David Espinoza, Jessica L. Thomson, Junilla K. Larsen, Vera Verbestel, Cathleen Odar Stough, Sarah-Jeanne Salvy, Sharleen L. O'Reilly, Levie T. Karssen, Finn E. Rasmussen, Mary Jo Messito, Rachel S. Gross, Maria Bryant, Ian M. Paul, Li Ming Wen, Kylie D. Hesketh, Carolina Gonzalez Acero, Karen Campbell, Nina Cecilie overby, Ana M. Linares, Heather M. Wasser, Kaumudi J. Joshipura, Cristina Palacios, Claudio Maffeis, Amanda L. Thompson, Ata Ghaderi, Rajalakshmi Lakshman, Jinan C. Banna, Emily Oken, Maribel Campos Rivera, Ana B. Perez-Exposito, Barry J. Taylor, Jennifer S. Savage, Margrethe Roed, Michael Goran, Kayla de la Haye, Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, Anna Lene Seidler
Summary: This study aims to explore early obesity prevention interventions by analyzing their behavior change strategies and components. Through comprehensive systematic searches and coding, the researchers will summarize the characteristics of the interventions and compare the applied behavior change techniques for different target behaviors. The findings of this study could provide effective intervention components for the prevention of childhood obesity.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kylie E. Hunter, Brittany J. Johnson, Lisa Askie, Rebecca K. Golley, Louise A. Baur, Ian C. Marschner, Rachael W. Taylor, Luke Wolfenden, Charles T. Wood, Seema Mihrshahi, Alison J. Hayes, Chris Rissel, Kristy P. Robledo, Denise A. O'Connor, David Espinoza, Lukas P. Staub, Paul Chadwick, Sarah Taki, Angie Barba, Sol Libesman, Mason Aberoumand, Wendy A. Smith, Michelle Sue-See, Kylie D. Hesketh, Jessica L. Thomson, Maria Bryant, Ian M. Paul, Vera Verbestel, Cathleen Odar Stough, Li Ming Wen, Junilla K. Larsen, Sharleen L. O'Reilly, Heather M. Wasser, Jennifer S. Savage, Ken K. Ong, Sarah-Jeanne Salvy, Mary Jo Messito, Rachel S. Gross, Levie T. Karssen, Finn E. Rasmussen, Karen Campbell, Ana Maria Linares, Nina Cecilie Overby, Cristina Palacios, Kaumudi J. Joshipura, Carolina Gonzalez Acero, Rajalakshmi Lakshman, Amanda L. Thompson, Claudio Maffeis, Emily Oken, Ata Ghaderi, Maribel Campos Rivera, Ana B. Perez-Exposito, Jinan C. Banna, Kayla de la Haye, Michael Goran, Margrethe Roed, Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, Barry J. Taylor, Anna Lene Seidler
Summary: Behavioural interventions in early life show some effect in reducing childhood overweight and obesity, but their overall effectiveness and differential effects among subgroups remain uncertain. This article presents a protocol for a systematic review with individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of obesity prevention interventions starting antenatally or in the first year after birth, and to explore differential effects among key subgroups.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christie Leanne Kirchoff, Rumi Agarwal, Mariana Sanchez, Cristina Palacios
Summary: College campuses face challenges in improving the snack food environment, but educational campaigns, student buy-in, raising awareness about obesity and chronic disease, and the university's position in the community can help facilitate improvements. However, the complex nature of healthy food and divergent consumer preferences, along with concerns over lost revenue and corporate structure, are significant barriers to improving the snack food environment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Cristina Palacios, Jennifer Bolton, Wenjia Wang, Alayne Gatto, Lourdes Concepcion, Masoud Sadjadi, Marcia Varella, Jean Hannan
Summary: This study developed and pilot tested a web application called Baby-Feed, which aims to evaluate infant diets and provide immediate feedback to promote adherence to current infant dietary recommendations. The results of the pilot test showed that Baby-Feed was feasible, usable, satisfactory, and acceptable. However, there were also suggestions for improvements from parents and clinicians.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Priscilla Clayton, Maria Angelica Trak-Fellermeier, Alison Macchi, Rodolfo Galvan, Zoran Bursac, Fatma Huffman-Ercanli, Juan Liuzzi, Cristina Palacios
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between hydration status and body composition in children and adolescents. The results showed that total water intake was significantly associated with lean mass, but urine specific gravity and total water intake were not significantly associated with body composition. Therefore, further research should be conducted to explore other objective markers of hydration and with a larger sample.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lukkamol Prapkree, Rianna Uddin, Jafar Ali Ajaj Jaafar, Mohammed Baghdadi, Catherine Coccia, Fatma Huffman, Cristina Palacios
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of factors related to snacking behavior on overweight and obesity among college students. The findings showed that late night snacks had lower quality, and the accessibility and availability of unhealthy snacks were negatively associated with snack quality, diet quality, and body weight. These results can be used to improve snacking behavior and the food environment.
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Priscilla Clayton, Maria Angelica Trak-Fellermeier, Alison Macchi, Rodolfo Galvan, Zoran Bursac, Fatma Huffman-Ercanli, Juan Liuzzi, Cristina Palacios
Summary: This study examines the association between food and beverage intake and hydration status in US children and adolescents. The findings suggest that fruit juice and all beverages intake are the main predictors of hydration.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Lara-Castor, Renata Micha, Frederick Cudhea, Victoria Miller, Peilin Shi, Jianyi Zhang, Julia R. Sharib, Josh Erndt-Marino, Sean B. Cash, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This study investigated the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among adults in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018. The global average SSB intake was found to be 2.7 servings per week, with higher intake among males, younger individuals, those with higher education levels, and urban residents. The largest increase in SSB intake was observed in Sub-Saharan Africa. These findings highlight the growing problem of SSBs for public health in this region.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jair Alcivar, Vanessa Mijares, Jacqueline Hernandez, Cristina Palacios
Summary: This study investigated the association between perceived health and diet quality among a sample of Hispanic adults in South Florida. The findings indicated that there was no significant relationship between perceived health and overall diet quality in this population.
JOURNAL OF IMMIGRANT AND MINORITY HEALTH
(2023)
Correction
Food Science & Technology
Victoria Miller, Patrick Webb, Frederick Cudhea, Peileinin Shi, Jianyi Zhang, Julia Reedy, Josh Erndt-Marino, Jennifer Coates, Dariush Mozaffarian, Global Dietary Database
Article
Environmental Sciences
Victoria Miller, Julia Reedy, Frederick Cudhea, Jianyi Zhang, Peilin Shi, Josh Erndt-Marino, Jennifer Coates, Renata Micha, Patrick Webb, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This article analyzes the consumption levels of animal-source foods (ASF) globally, regionally, and nationally, revealing differences in intake among different populations and an overall increasing trend over the past few decades. The findings provide valuable information for targeting intervention, surveillance, and policy priorities.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)