Review
Plant Sciences
Liangchuan Guo, Jinli Qiao, Lijun Zhang, Weijiao Yan, Meihui Zhang, Yongchuan Lu, Yutong Wang, Hexi Ma, Yan Liu, Yue Zhang, Jichuan Li, Dong Qin, Junwei Huo
Summary: This review summarizes the recent studies on anthocyanins in blue honeysuckle, including the types of anthocyanins, analysis of their content in berries, extraction and purification methods, as well as the biological effects and recommended utilization of blue honeysuckle.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iga Bartel, Magdalena Koszarska, Nina Strzalkowska, Nikolay T. T. Tzvetkov, Dongdong Wang, Jaroslaw O. Horbanczuk, Agnieszka Wierzbicka, Atanas G. G. Atanasov, Artur Jozwik
Summary: Type 2 diabetes is a global health problem caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. In order to prevent and mitigate the negative consequences of type 2 diabetes, a nutritional diet rich in bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, including cyanidin-3-O-glucosidase (C3G), can be beneficial. C3G has been shown to have positive effects on diabetic parameters, including reducing inflammation, blood glucose levels, and postprandial hyperglycemia, as well as regulating gene expression related to the development of type 2 diabetes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Liangchuan Guo, Jinli Qiao, Chuntong Gong, Jia Wei, Jiacheng Li, Lei Zhang, Dong Qin, Junwei Huo
Summary: Blue honeysuckle is a promising source of anthocyanins for use as food colorant and functional food. The quantification of cyanidin 3-glucoside (C3G) content in different varieties of blue honeysuckle is important for breeding and selecting excellent varieties for use in the food and healthcare industries. A modified HPLC method was validated for quantifying C3G content in three blue honeysuckle varieties, and it was found that 'Wulan' had the highest C3G level compared to 'Lanjingling' and 'Berel'.
Review
Plant Sciences
Ponnuvel Deepa, Minji Hong, Kandhasamy Sowndhararajan, Songmun Kim
Summary: Obesity is a major health issue worldwide and is associated with various chronic diseases. Cyanidin-3-O-beta-glucoside (C3G), an anthocyanin compound, has shown potential health benefits in reducing obesity-related complications.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Denis Golubev, Nadezhda Zemskaya, Oksana Shevchenko, Mikhail Shaposhnikov, Daria Kukuman, Sergey Patov, Vasily Punegov, Alexey Moskalev
Summary: This study found that Honeysuckle Lonicera pallasii extract and Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (C3G) have antioxidant and anti-aging properties in red blood cells and Drosophila melanogaster models. They can extend lifespan, improve stress resistance, decrease locomotor activity, and enhance the integrity of the intestinal barrier. The effect of C3G may be associated with the activation of Sirt6. These findings suggest the potential benefits of Honeysuckle extract in improving healthspan.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pei Lv, Yumeng Tao, Nan Zhang, Yawei Yang, Xiangwei Wu, Qing X. Li, Rimao Hua
Summary: This study investigated the effect of flavonoids on the photolysis of profenofos and found that flavonoids can enhance the photolysis rate of profenofos under various light conditions. Flavonoids can also reduce the photolysis rate of profenofos in natural water and have the capacity to scavenge free radicals.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sarah Strassmann, Maike Passon, Andreas Schieber
Summary: This study chemically converted cyanidin compounds to their sulfates and found that both the A ring and the B ring are sulfated by human enzymes, providing insights into the metabolism of anthocyanins.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Oscar Zannou, Kouame F. Oussou, Ifagbemi B. Chabi, Nour M. H. Awad, Midimahu V. Aissi, Gulden Goksen, Mustafa Mortas, Fatih Oz, Charalampos Proestos, Adechola P. P. Kayode
Summary: The increasing popularity of natural dyes worldwide is a result of the criticism towards synthetic dyes. Natural pigments from herbal sources, such as cyanidin 3-O-glucoside (C3G), are of great interest due to their biological properties and health benefits. However, the instability of C3G and its low bioavailability hinder its application in the food industry. Nanoencapsulation technology using suitable nanocarriers is transforming the use of anthocyanin, including C3G, with its chemical stability and functional benefits expanding its application to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields. This review focuses on the various nanoencapsulation techniques employed and the chemical and biological benefits conferred to C3G.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jiaxin Wang, Zhen Cheng, Ningxuan Gao, Ye Zhang, Mingshuang Wang, Guangyu Ren, Baoge Song, Qi Liang, Yiwen Bao, Hui Tan, Wei Chen, Bin Li, Jinlong Tian
Summary: In this study, the effect of sucrose on anthocyanins and its degradation product furfural (Ff) was investigated. It was found that Ff reacts with cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (C3G) to form three new adducts, leading to the destabilization of anthocyanins. These new adducts were less stable than C3G and further accelerated its degradation. The study also detected the formation of these adducts in sugar solutions supplemented with C3G, particularly under light storage conditions. These findings provide important insights for reducing anthocyanin loss in food processing.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Varun Jaiswal, Miey Park, Hae-Jeung Lee
Summary: C3G, a well-known antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables, shows therapeutic potential against Alzheimer's disease and other conditions by modulating antioxidant and immune-related genes. Transcriptome analysis in mice revealed upregulation of important antioxidant and immune-related genes in C3G-treated groups, suggesting its potential therapeutic mechanisms.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pingling Zhang, Shuang Liu, Zhengang Zhao, Lijun You, Mark D. Harrison, Zhanying Zhang
Summary: This study showed that acylation can enhance the stability and in vivo antioxidant activity of cyanidin-3-glucoside, with cyanidin-3-(6''-n-octanoyl)-glucoside exhibiting the highest thermal and photostability among the three esters.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hiroaki Eguchi, Haruka Matsunaga, Saki Onuma, Yuta Yoshino, Toshiyuki Matsunaga, Akira Ikari
Summary: The study found that cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G) and cyanidin significantly reduce the protein level of CLDN2 in human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells, suggesting a potential for preventing lung adenocarcinoma. C3G decreases CLDN2 expression by inhibiting Akt and activating p38, while also enhancing the accumulation and cytotoxicity of Doxorubicin in cell models.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dacheng Yang, Yanhong Ran, Xusheng Li, Xinwei Jiang, Jiali Chen, Jianxia Sun, Lingmin Tian, Katia Teerds, Weibin Bai
Summary: The study demonstrated that C3G could mitigate the negative effects of Cd exposure on uterine epithelial cells, potentially preventing Cd-induced female reproductive toxicity. C3G exerts anti-estrogenic effects through various mechanisms to protect the uterus from the harm caused by Cd.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuwan Li, Tongtong Yu, Zhiying Wang, Qin Li, Lei Rao, Liang Zhao, Yongtao Wang, Xiaojun Liao
Summary: The influence of system pH and hydrothermal processing of starch on the interaction between C3G and starch was investigated. The binding rates and amounts increased with increasing pH, and moderate hydrothermal processing enhanced the binding rates and amounts. Higher degree hydrothermal processing broke down the starch structure, releasing more starch chains and improving the contact with C3G. 65 degrees C/10 min treatment had better effects than 95 degrees C/20 min treatment. Increasing system pH and moderate hydrothermal processing showed a synergistic effect.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sarah Strassmann, Tillman Brehmer, Maike Passon, Andreas Schieber
Summary: The study introduced a hemisynthesis method for methylated anthocyanins, successfully synthesizing cyanidin-3-O-glucoside derivatives with different degrees of methylation and identifying monomethylated derivatives. Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) was used as the methylation agent, and the influence of the catalyst DBU, temperature, and reaction time on product formation was examined. The identified conditions in this study led to a reduction in reaction time and minimized a side reaction known as carboxymethylation by using higher amounts of catalyst.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Andrea Hoehnel, Juergen Bez, Iben L. Petersen, Ryszard Amarowicz, Jerzy Juskiewicz, Emanuele Zannini, Elke K. Arendt
Summary: The high-protein hybrid pasta (HPHP) formulation offers a more favorable macronutrient profile than regular wheat pasta, with improved protein quality. The balanced amino acid profile, increased N utilization, and higher protein efficiency ratio of HPHP indicate significantly enhanced protein quality.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
A. Stepniowska, K. Tutaj, J. Juskiewicz, K. Ognik
Summary: The study found that organic forms of chromium are better retained in the body of rats than chromium nanoparticles. However, only chromium picolinate was shown to increase insulin levels, indicating a beneficial effect on carbohydrate metabolism. High-fat diet was associated with increased serotonin levels and decreased noradrenaline levels in the blood plasma of rats, while chromium supplementation was found to increase serotonin levels, which is considered beneficial. Rats fed a high-fat diet had reduced plasma concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc, and supplementation with chromium picolinate or chromium nanoparticles may exacerbate the negative effects on phosphorus levels induced by the high-fat diet.
JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ewelina Cholewinska, Jerzy Juskiewicz, Michal Majewski, Radoslaw Smagiel, Piotr Listos, Bartosz Fotschki, Irena Godycka-Klos, Katarzyna Ognik
Summary: The aim of this experiment was to investigate the impact of replacing traditional CuCO3 with copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) on the biochemical parameters, redox status, and histomorphometry of rat tissues. The results showed that the substitution of CuCO3 with CuNPs exacerbated the negative changes induced by hypertension, particularly in the heart, liver, and intestines.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Cendrowska-Pinkosz, Marta Ostrowska-Lesko, Katarzyna Ognik, Magdalena Krauze, Jerzy Juskiewicz, Anna Dabrowska, Jaroslaw Szponar, Slawomir Mandziuk
Summary: Copper is necessary for brain cells and is involved in energy metabolism pathways. Deficiency in copper homeostasis may contribute to neurodegeneration. The regulation of copper in brain tissue remains unclear. This study examines the effects of replacing inorganic copper with copper nanoparticles or completely removing copper from the diet on gene expression related to energy metabolism in the rat prefrontal cortex. The results suggest that these changes in gene expression may be due to an increased demand for NADH in the rat brain's prefrontal cortex, possibly as an adaptation effect.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Dariusz Mikulski, Jerzy Juskiewicz, Katarzyna Ognik, Przemysaw Zdunczyk, Radosaw Smagiel, Jan Jankowski
Summary: This study investigated the effects of early and short-term administration of antibiotics and coccidiostat-containing feed on gastrointestinal function and hormone levels in young turkeys. The results showed that the cecal microbiota of turkeys were less sensitive to monensin compared to the other two antibiotics. The use of antibiotics affected the enzymatic activity of the microbiota, but had no effect on the concentrations of short-chain fatty acids and ammonia in the cecal digesta. Additionally, different treatments had significant effects on blood hormone levels and growth performance of turkeys.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bartosz Fotschki, Katarzyna Ognik, Joanna Fotschki, Dorota Napiorkowska, Ewelina Cholewinska, Magdalena Krauze, Jerzy Juskiewicz
Summary: The study investigated the effects of chromium supplementation and switching dietary habits on lipid metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress in Wistar rats. The combination of chromium nanoparticles and dietary changes showed the strongest reduction in fat content and cholesterol in the liver. This combination also had favorable antioxidative effects. Supplementation with chromium nanoparticles alone also improved lipid metabolism and oxidative stress, although to a lesser extent.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bartosz Fotschki, Ewelina Cholewinska, Katarzyna Ognik, Michal Sojka, Joanna Milala, Joanna Fotschki, Wieslaw Wiczkowski, Jerzy Juskiewicz
Summary: The required amount of berry polyphenols for health benefits is difficult to achieve through fresh fruit consumption, suggesting polyphenol-rich extracts as a dietary alternative. This study fed rats high-fat diets supplemented with 0.1 or 0.3% raspberry polyphenols and found that the higher dose of extract had more noticeable health-promoting effects, including reduced white adipose tissue weight, hepatic triglyceride content, and plasma IL-6 concentration, as well as increased acetic acid concentration in the cecal digesta. The enhanced content of ellagitannin and anthocyanin metabolites in the blood plasma of rats administered the high dose extract may partially explain these effects.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joanna Fotschki, Anna M. M. Ogrodowczyk, Barbara Wroblewska, Jerzy Juskiewicz
Summary: The vegetable processing industry generates large amounts of by-products that are susceptible to microbial degradation. Inadequate management leads to the loss of valuable compounds in vegetable by-products. Scientists are exploring the possibility of reusing discarded biomass to create higher value products. The by-products contain bioactive compounds with health-promoting properties. This review emphasizes the importance of these by-products in promoting health through their impact on the microbiota, immune system, and gut milieu.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ewelina Cholewinska, Aleksandra Marzec, Przemyslaw Solek, Bartosz Fotschki, Piotr Listos, Katarzyna Ognik, Jerzy Juskiewicz
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different types of dietary fibre (cellulose, inulin, pectin, and psyllium) in combination with recommended or enhanced levels of CuNPs on selected biological parameters of intestinal integrity in rats. The results showed that replacing CuCO3 with CuNPs in the diet reduced lactic acid and apoptosis markers levels in the small intestine, but it also increased DNA oxidation. Inulin had the most beneficial effect on DNA repair mechanisms, while pectin had the highest ability to inhibit inflammatory processes and apoptotic cell death in the small intestine. These findings suggest that dietary fibre supplementation can protect the small intestine against oxidative effects of CuNPs by enhancing the intestinal barrier.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Cendrowska-Pinkosz, Magdalena Krauze, Jerzy Juskiewicz, Bartosz Fotschki, Katarzyna Ognik
Summary: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of different forms and dosages of copper on neurodegenerative markers in the brain and jejunum. The experiment involved feeding male Wistar rats a rat diet with two CuCO3 dosages and two CuNP dosages. Nanoparticles reduced the level of GAChE, increased the levels of AChE and LRP1, and decreased β-amyloid and Tau protein in both the brain and intestine of rats. The highest levels of beneficial markers and lowest levels of toxic markers were observed in rats receiving a standard dose of Cu.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michal Majewski, Leszek Gromadzinski, Ewelina Cholewinska, Katarzyna Ognik, Bartosz Fotschki, Jerzy Juskiewicz
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary fiber supplementation with different types of nanoparticles on the cardiovascular system in rats. The results showed that compared to pectin, inulin and psyllium supplementation with a standard dose of copper nanoparticles improved antioxidant capacity and reduced heart malondialdehyde levels. Furthermore, with an enhanced dose of copper nanoparticles, inulin and psyllium enhanced vasodilation through up-regulation of COX-2-derived vasodilator prostanoids.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jerzy Juskiewicz, Katarzyna Ognik, Joanna Fotschki, Dorota Napiorkowska, Ewelina Cholewinska, Katarzyna Grzelak-Blaszczyk, Magdalena Krauze, Bartosz Fotschki
Summary: This study assessed the changes in faecal microbial activity in obese rats fed high-fat or low-fat diets supplemented with different forms of chromium. The results showed that switching from a high-fat to a low-fat diet had beneficial effects, and supplementing with chromium nanoparticles further modulated microbial activity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bartosz Fotschki, Michal Sojka, Monika Kosmala, Jerzy Juskiewicz
Summary: Previous studies have shown that dietary supplementation with prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOSs) and polyphenols can alleviate disorders related to the early stage of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This experiment aimed to investigate whether raspberry polyphenols together with FOSs can regulate advanced-stage NAFLD in genetically obese Zucker rats. The results showed that the addition of FOSs and raspberry polyphenolic extract to the diet reduced liver fat accumulation, improved antioxidant potential, lowered plasma enzyme activities, and increased insulin sensitivity. These effects may be attributed to the upregulation of specific receptors in the liver responsible for regulating lipid metabolism and glucose and bile acid synthesis.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bartosz Fotschki, Katarzyna Ognik, Ewelina Cholewinska, Katarzyna Grzelak-Blaszczyk, Kamil Myszczynski, Magdalena Krauze, Jerzy Juskiewicz
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of supplementation with chromium nanoparticles (Cr-NPs) on the gut microenvironment in rats fed a high-fat diet. The results showed that Cr-NPs mainly acted by altering the activity of gut microbiota, leading to decreased concentration of short-chain fatty acids and increased level of cecal lithocholic acid. Switching to a low-fat diet had a more significant impact on obesity-related disorders, improving microbial activity, composition, and the production of short-chain fatty acids.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anna Stepniowska, Jerzy Juskiewicz, Krzysztof Tutaj, Joanna Fotschki, Bartosz Fotschki, Katarzyna Ognik
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different forms of chromium added to low-fat or high-fat diets on the accumulation of elements in the body and the content of other minerals in the blood plasma of rats. The results highlight the importance of chromium form on its excretion pattern and the levels of other minerals in the plasma.
POLISH JOURNAL OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah Maria Barneze Costa, Raghavendra Lakshmana Shetty Hallur, David Rafael Abreu Reyes Postdoc, Juliana Ferreira Floriano Postdoc, Maria Antonieta de Barros Leite Carvalhaes, Helio Rubens de Carvalho Nunes, Luis Sobrevia, Paola Valero, Angelica Mercia Pascon Barbosa, Marilza Cunha Vieira Rudge
Summary: This study aimed to assess maternal dietary intake patterns, anthropometric measures, and biochemical markers in women with gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy-specific urinary incontinence. The results showed that pregnant women in the gestational diabetes mellitus pregnancy-specific urinary incontinence group had higher body mass index, arm circumference, and triceps skinfold than the other groups, indicating an obesogenic maternal environment. Significant differences in dietary food intake were also observed. The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy-specific urinary incontinence to address obesity and micronutrient deficiencies.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Aikaterina Vasileiou, Dominique Searle, Sofus C. Larsen, Faidon Magkos, Graham Horgan, R. James Stubbs, Ines Santos, Antonio L. Palmeira, Berit L. Heitmann
Summary: The study compared self-reported total energy intake with total energy expenditure estimated from Fitbit Charge 2 algorithms. The results showed that self-reported energy intake was generally lower than energy expenditure, and the degree of underestimation varied among different populations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ziya Erokay Metin, Ozge Mengi Celik, Nevra Koc
Summary: This study demonstrates a significant relationship between climate change awareness and sustainable and healthy eating behaviors as well as adherence to the Mediterranean diet.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carolline Santos Miranda, Flavia Maria Silva-Veiga, Daiana Araujo Santana-Oliveira, Isabela Macedo Lopes Vasques-Monteiro, Julio Beltrame Daleprane, Vanessa Souza-Mello
Summary: This study investigates the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) activation on thermogenic pathways and mitochondrial metabolism in mouse adipose tissue. The results show that activation of PPARa and dual PPARa/y can reduce body mass, mitigate insulin resistance, and induce browning in white adipose tissue. Preserved mitochondrial metabolism emerges as a potential target for obesity treatment using PPAR agonists, with possible clinical applications.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Qi Ren, Hao-Fan Wu, Ding-Ye Yu, Feng-Min Zhang, Zi-Le Shen, Guo-Wei Huang, Feng Lin, Wei-Zhe Chen, Zhen Yu
Summary: The study aimed to develop a nomogram incorporating preoperative factors for predicting low skeletal muscle mass index and low skeletal muscle radiodensity. The models were calibrated and assessed for their predictive ability using training and validation cohorts, and the clinical usefulness was evaluated using decision curve analysis.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ruben Castillo-Ortega, Juan Vega-Vargas, Samuel Duran-Aguero
Summary: This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with type 1 diabetes experienced decreased adherence to diabetes care, leading to an increase in HbA1c levels, BMI, impaired linear growth, and more hospitalizations. The shift to telemedicine as the main healthcare service also had significant effects on diabetes management.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yi-Hsiu Chen, Jung-An Lin, Jiun-Rong Chen, Ya-Ling Chen, Suh-Ching Yang
Summary: Regular nutrition consultations have been shown to have significant effects on reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors, especially for individuals with obesity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jacinta Winderlich, Bridget Little, Felix Oberender, Tessa Bollard, Tamara Farrell, Samantha Jenkins, Emma Landorf, Andrea McCall, Jessica Menzies, Katie O. ' Brien, Carla Rowe, Kirsten Sim, Melanie van der Wilk, Jemma Woodgate, Eldho Paul, Andrew A. Udy, Emma J. Ridley
Summary: The study aims to describe nutrition provision in Australian and New Zealand pediatric intensive care units, assess the adequacy of enteral nutrition, and evaluate the methods for estimating energy and protein requirements.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xi Zhang, Jia-Xin Huang, Meng Tang, Qi Zhang, Li Deng, Chun-Hua Song, Wei Li, Han-Ping Shi, Ming-Hua Cong
Summary: The study found that the modified Controlling Nutritional Status system, which includes C-reactive protein as an inflammatory parameter, is more accurate than the traditional system in predicting the survival of patients with cancer cachexia. High Controlling Nutritional Status and modified Controlling Nutritional Status are both independent risk factors for survival and have a negative impact on survival in patients with advanced-stage cancers, such as esophagogastric and colorectal cancer.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karolien Dams, Gregory R. A. De Meyer, Rita Jacobs, Tom Schepens, Stany Perkisas, Greta Moorkens, Philippe Jorens
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the development of muscle atrophy in COVID-19 intensive care unit patients and its relationship with hospital outcomes. The results showed that the difference in muscle thickness was linked to the outcome, with the best survival observed in the group with stable muscle thickness.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bruna Clemente Cota, Mariana de Santis Filgueiras, Patricia Feliciano Pereira, Leidjaira Lopes Juvanhol, Juliana Farias de Novaes
Summary: This study found that higher consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) and a diet consisting of high proinflammatory foods were associated with the normal-weight obesity (NWO) phenotype in children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Victor Nogueira da Cruz Silveira, Cleber Lopes Campelo, Antonio Luis Rodrigues da Costa, Patricia Maria Abreu Machado, Ana Karina Teixeira da Cunha Franca, Alcione Miranda dos Santos
Summary: This psychometric study proposed a scale for estimating the consumption of ultra processed foods using item response theory. The study used data from a representative sample of 2515 adolescents aged 18 and 19 from Brazilian Birth Cohorts Consortium. The findings demonstrated that the proposed scale can accurately estimate the consumption of ultra processed foods and is correlated with latent traits related to food consumption.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dehao Yang, Jiaqi Huang, Jingyu Hu, Minyue Zhang, Haobo Xie, Yilin Chen, Yining Jin, Zerui Jiang, Yanchu Wang, Jinrong Zhu, Xin Lu, Siqi Chen, Yiyun Weng, Guangyong Chen
Summary: This study investigates the association between malnutrition and 6-month outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients with or without intravenous thrombolysis. The results show a significant association between malnutrition and poor functional outcome.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ainoa Cristina de Oliveira Candido, Felipe Silva Neves, Vanessa Sequeira Fontes, Adriana Soares Torres Melo, Eliane Rodrigues de Faria, Michele Pereira Netto, Renata Maria Souza Oliveira, George Luiz Lins Machado-Coelho, Ana Paula Carlos Candido
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of breakfast consumption and its associations with the consumption of food at different degrees of industrial processing and with overweight indicators in Brazilian adolescents. The results showed that 20% of adolescents skipped breakfast and 46% of their caloric intake came from ultra-processed foods. Skipping breakfast was associated with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, higher BMI-for-age, and higher body fat percentage.