Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Elise Stratton, John W. Finley, David Gustafson, Elizabeth J. Mitcham, Samuel S. Myers, Rosamond L. Naylor, Jennifer J. Otten, Cheryl A. Palm
Summary: As global fruit and vegetable production needs to increase to meet future demands, scaling up current systems could worsen environmental and socioeconomic tradeoffs. Investing in innovation to increase diversity, integrate technology, and improve equity is essential for truly sustainable expansion of F&V systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Adam Drewnowski
Summary: This study assessed the nutrient density of plant-based beverages and found that most plant-based milk alternatives had added sugars and salt, with low protein content. Only a small portion of these alternatives met nutrient standards. The nutrient density and scores varied depending on the treatment of beverages as beverages or solid foods.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Paul A. Monach, Westyn Branch-Elliman
Summary: Research finds that minimizing additional risk in clinical trials while allowing for monitoring mechanisms is essential for accelerating research progress. Pragmatic trials can simplify eligibility criteria, interventions, and outcome monitoring to reduce costs and speed up research progress.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Vassilina Nikoulina, Maxat Tezekbayev, Nuradil Kozhakhmet, Madina Babazhanova, Matthias Galle, Zhenisbek Assylbekov
Summary: This study confirms that modern language models perform well not only on pretraining objectives, but also maintain good scores when probed for linguistic structures, supporting the rediscovery hypothesis. Additionally, it introduces an information-theoretic framework that relates language modeling objectives to linguistic information, providing a metric to measure the impact of linguistic information on word prediction tasks.
JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Frank Lezoualc'h, Lina Badimon, Hana Baker, Monique Bernard, Gabor Czibik, Rudolf A. de Boer, Thomas D'Humieres, Micheline Kergoat, Mark Kowala, Jennifer Rieusset, Gemma Vilahur, Maximin Detrait, Chris Watson, Genevieve A. Derumeaux
Summary: Diabetic cardiomyopathy is a distinct, multifactorial disease that leads to ventricular hypertrophy and abnormal myocardial contractility. Animal models provide opportunities to study its mechanisms, but there are limitations when extrapolating findings to humans.
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Florent Vieux, Didier Remond, Jean-Louis Peyraud, Nicole Darmon
Summary: This study determines the minimum total protein levels and the minimum animal protein contributions to total proteins required to fulfill all nonprotein nutrient-based recommendations for different adult subpopulations. The findings show that the suitable animal protein contributions range from 45% to 60% depending on the group, while considering protein adequacy in the diet.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Opeyemi Oladapo-Shittu, Susan M. Hannum, Alejandra B. Salinas, Kimberly Weems, Jill Marsteller, Ayse P. Gurses, Sara E. Cosgrove, Sara C. Keller
Summary: Infection prevention and surveillance training for home infusion therapy needs further definition. Interviews with home infusion staff revealed barriers to and facilitators for CLABSI surveillance, including a lack of formal training. Adapting existing training resources to the home infusion setting can help address this gap.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joao Pompeu, Camille L. Nolasco, Paul West, Pete Smith, Jacqueline Gerage, Jean Ometto
Summary: Research indicates that in the past three decades, Brazil's agricultural output has been sufficient to meet the population's caloric needs, with no further land expansion necessary in the future. A vegan diet could further reduce the required agricultural land, without the need for land expansion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Berin Doru, Nele Hockamp, Erika Sievers, Philipp Huelk, Thomas Luecke, Mathilde Kersting
Summary: Supplementation of certain micronutrients during pregnancy and lactation, particularly folic acid and iodine, is recommended in Germany. A nationwide study found that the majority of mothers did not adhere to these recommendations, with only a small percentage following them for both folic acid and iodine.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biology
Mohammad S. Farhadinia, Anthony Waldron, Zaneta Kaszta, Ehab Eid, Alice Hughes, Huseyin Ambarli, Hadi Al-Hikmani, Bayarbaatar Buuveibaatar, Mariya A. Gritsina, Iding Haidir, Zafar-Ul Islam, Muhammad Kabir, Gopal Khanal, Maxim A. Koshkin, Rahim Kulenbekov, Zairbek Kubanychbekov, Aishwarya Maheshwari, Ugyen Penjor, Hana Raza, Tatjana Rosen, Anna Yachmennikova, Viatcheslav V. Rozhnov, Nobuyuki Yamaguchi, Paul J. Johnson, David W. Macdonald
Summary: Asia has underperformed in achieving the Aichi Target 11, with low terrestrial protected area coverage and limited assessment of management effectiveness. The high agricultural land is associated with lower protected area coverage. Asian countries have shown slow pace in increasing the extent of protected areas, indicating a challenge in achieving the 2030 targets.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Federica Concina, Paola Pani, Claudia Carletti, Valentina Rosolen, Alessandra Knowles, Maria Parpinel, Luca Ronfani, Marika Mariuz, Liza Vecchi Brumatti, Francesca Valent, D'Anna Little, Oleg Petrovic, Igor Prpic, Zdravko Spiric, Aikaterini Sofianou-Katsoulis, Darja Mazej, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Milena Horvat, Fabio Barbone
Summary: This study investigated the dietary habits and nutrient intake of pregnant women from four countries in the Mediterranean region, finding that women generally had inadequate nutrition intake, including excess intake of sugars and fats, and deficiencies in micronutrients such as iron, folate, and vitamin D. It is recommended that shared guidelines be implemented at both national and European levels to improve maternal nutritional status during pregnancy.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joanna Drobiazgiewicz, Agnieszka Pokorska
Summary: One of the main challenges in transportation policy is reducing the reliance on passenger cars in favor of sustainable and shared mobility options. The authors focused on analyzing the carsharing phenomenon and its relevance in Poland, examining the potential for carsharing to complement other transportation modes. The research involved literature review, analysis of carsharing companies' activities, public data analysis, and observations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yanni Papanikolaou, Victor L. Fulgoni III
Summary: The study found that eggs and egg-containing foods can be important components of a healthy dietary pattern when balanced with other nutrient-dense foods. Egg consumers had significantly higher intakes of nutrients compared to non-consumers, particularly in calcium, magnesium, and various vitamins.
Article
Environmental Studies
Andrew J. Hagan, Michael Tost, Oliver R. Inderwildi, Michael Hitch, Peter Moser
Summary: This concept paper introduces a policy framework to enhance resource efficiency, support environmental sustainability, and assist developing countries in their growth process, potentially paving the way towards a circular economy. By combining policy, business, and technological aspects, this novel concept aims to efficiently utilize resources, distribute revenue more evenly, create job opportunities, and eliminate the need for post-resource discussions in post-industrial economies. Leveraging emerging technologies like blockchain, this approach could track primary assets being leased and have broader impacts on sustainability, driving GDP growth, addressing resource scarcity, and influencing the environment.
Article
Surgery
Sunil Shroff, John S. Gill
Summary: Despite the legalization of brain death legislation in India twenty-five years ago, deceased donor transplantation remains underdeveloped while there is formidable capacity for living donor transplantation. The hope is that the large number of potential deceased donors can help meet the country's enormous need for organ transplantation. However, significant policy and practical barriers currently limit progress in this area.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dayan Carvalho Ramos Salles de Oliveira, Andreia Nunes Oliveira Jardim, Marlene Perignon, Sophie Drogue, Nicole Darmon, Eloisa Dutra Caldas, Eliseu Verly-Jr
Summary: This study used linear programming models to identify required dietary modifications to achieve nutritional adequacy without exceeding the acceptable daily intake for pesticides. The results showed that increasing intake of fresh foods may lead to higher pesticide intakes, but this increase was not considered a health concern for consumers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cedric Gaillard, Eric O. Verger, Sandrine Dury, Marie Claude Dop, Jalila El Ati
Summary: This study examines the association between agricultural production diversity and women's dietary diversity among smallholder farming households in central Tunisia. The findings suggest a weak positive association between agricultural production diversity and women's dietary diversity, as well as a stronger association with women's education and household wealth.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Denis Lairon, Benjamin Alles, Louise Seconda, Pauline Rebouillat, Josephine Brunin, Rodolphe Vidal, Bruno Taupier-Letage, Pilar Galan, Marie-Josephe Amiot, Sandrine Peneau, Mathilde Touvier, Christine Boizot-Santai, Veronique Ducros, Louis-Georges Soler, Jean-Pierre Cravedi, Laurent Debrauwer, Serge Hercberg, Brigitte Langevin, Philippe Pointereau, Julia Baudry
Summary: Compared to nonorganic food consumers, organic food consumers have a healthier diet that is richer in plant-based food, leading to lower environmental pressures. Organic food consumption is associated with lower risks of obesity, diabetes, and cancer, which may be due to lower exposure to synthetic pesticide residues. Further research is needed to replicate these findings in different cultural settings and experimental studies.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Romane Poinsot, Florent Vieux, Matthieu Maillot, Nicole Darmon
Summary: Reducing the number of meal components and increasing the number of vegetarian meals can decrease the environmental impact of school meals, but may decrease the nutritional quality. Pairing vegetarian meals with fish and non-ruminant meats can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining good nutritional quality.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christopher Morrissey, Marie-Josephe Amiot, Aurelie Goncalves, Cecile Raverdy, Delphine Masson, Catherine Tardivel, Sandrine Gayrard, Myriam Carrere, Jean-Francois Landrier, Agnes Vinet, Antonia Perez-Martin
Summary: This study assessed the effects of vitamin D supplementation on arterial stiffness in obese adolescents. The researchers found that a high proportion of obese adolescents had vitamin D deficiency and supplementation improved carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and reduced the risk of arterial stiffness.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rozenn Gazan, Florent Vieux, Anne Lluch, Stephanie de Vriese, Beatrice Trotin, Nicole Darmon
Summary: This study aimed to explore the potential role of plant-based dairy-like products (PBDL) in sustainable diets. The results showed that incorporating fortified PBDL products as a complement to dairy products can help achieve more sustainable diets, especially for individuals with low energy intakes.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Julia Liguori, Ursula Trubswasser, Rebecca Pradeilles, Agnes Le Port, Edwige Landais, Elise F. Talsma, Mark Lundy, Christophe Bene, Nicolas Bricas, Amos Laar, Marie Josephe Amiot, Inge D. Brouwer, Michelle Holdsworth
Summary: Studies found that despite concerns about food safety, consumers in LMICs could not always ensure the safety of their food due to barriers such as affordability, accessibility, and appeal. Key concerns included fear of pesticides, fertilizers, hygiene in/around food outlets, unhygienic vendor practices, and household storage/preparation methods.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marie Josephe Amiot-Carlin
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a major cause of death and morbidity worldwide and in France. Diet plays a crucial role in maintaining vascular health. Various dietary profiles have been identified to be associated with CVD, and studies have shown that consuming more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts can help reduce the incidence of CVD. The DASH dietary profile, which focuses on reducing hypertension through lower salt intake, has been found to be particularly protective against CVD.
CAHIERS DE NUTRITION ET DE DIETETIQUE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ikpidi Badji, France Caillavet, Marie Josephe Amiot
Summary: The promotion efforts by FAO to increase the consumption of pulses in France have resulted in an 8.4% increase in purchasing, with younger participants, urban residents, and lower-income households showing the highest increase. However, consumption still remains below the recommended level, indicating a need for more public information and education on the health and sustainability benefits of pulses.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Arnaud Lamy, Sandrine Costa, Celine Vial, Ikpidi Badji, Myriam Carrere, Pascaline Rollet, Marie Josephe Amiot
Summary: In France, the horsemeat market has been declining for 50 years and has become specialized. This study examines the drivers and practices of consumers and non-consumers to understand this decline and estimate market potential. Analyzing two sets of data, the results highlight the potential for sustainable horsemeat consumption, provided moral acceptance is considered. Horsemeat offers nutritional and environmental benefits and can serve as a sustainable alternative to beef consumption.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Julia Baudry, Floriane Neves, Denis Lairon, Benjamin Alles, Brigitte Langevin, Josephine Brunin, Florine Berthy, Ina Danquah, Mathilde Touvier, Serge Hercberg, Marie-Josephe Amiot, Philippe Pointereau, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the associations between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and sustainability domains. The results showed that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with higher nutritional quality and reduced environmental impact. However, it also increased monetary cost and pesticide exposure.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nathalie Komati, Florent Vieux, Matthieu Maillot, Nicole Darmon, Johanna Calvarin, Jean-Michel Lecerf, Marie-Josephe Amiot, Luc Belzunces, Delphine Tailliez
Summary: The nutritional quality and environmental impact of self-selected diets in France are related to fruit and vegetable consumption. Increasing fruit and vegetable intake is associated with higher nutritional quality and lower environmental impact, except for water use.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samuel Le Feon, Florent Vieux, Christophe Geneste, Rozenn Gazan, Nicole Darmon, Jean-Louis Peyraud, Marion Tharrey, Joel Aubin
Summary: This paper examines the environmental and nutritional performances of over 200 generic foods consumed in France, using a combination of different databases. The study focuses on quantifying the impacts on biodiversity and other environmental issues through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The data collected and analyzed provides valuable insights into the trade-offs between fulfilling nutritional requirements and reducing animal protein consumption.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Peter Biu Ngigi, Claire Mouquet-Rivier, Marie-Josephe Amiot, Celine Termote, Dominique Pallet
Summary: Long-life cycle pulses in sub-Saharan Africa have the potential to enhance food security and ecosystem resilience, but are currently undervalued and neglected. Integrating long-life cycle pulses into existing farming systems can increase agrobiodiversity, alleviate malnutrition, poverty, and inequality.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eliseu Verly-Jr, Aline Martins de Carvalho, Dirce Maria Lobo Marchioni, Nicole Darmon
Summary: The study aimed to identify dietary changes in Brazil to improve nutrition and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linear programming models were used to design optimized diets meeting different sets of constraints, leading to a reduction in GHGE with a move towards diets meeting nutritional recommendations.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)