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)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nayomi Perera, Victoria L. Rudland, David Simmons, Sarah A. L. Price
Summary: Folate supplementation is important for preventing neural tube defects in the periconceptual period. Some countries have mandatory folic acid fortification in food. Low-dose folic acid (0.4 mg/day) is recommended for all women, and high-dose folic acid (5 mg/day) is recommended for women with pre-existing diabetes in some guidelines.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Hanxiao Chen, Lang Qin, Rui Gao, Xiaolei Jin, Kemin Cheng, Sirui Zhang, Xiao Hu, Wenming Xu, Hongjing Wang
Summary: In this study, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the impact of maternal folic acid supplementation on postnatal neurodevelopmental outcomes. The findings suggest that prenatal folic acid supplementation has positive effects on offspring's neurodevelopment, including improved intellectual development and reduced risk of autism traits, ADHD, behavioral, and language problems. However, excessive folic acid supplementation may not improve offspring's brain development and may even have negative impacts on neurodevelopmental outcomes.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kathy M. Redfern, Heidi J. Hollands, C. Ross Welch, Jonathan H. Pinkney, Gail A. Rees
Summary: This study investigated the dietary and supplementary intakes of folate, vitamin D, and iodine among pregnant women with obesity in the UK, revealing that only a small percentage of women met the recommended intakes, highlighting the need to raise awareness of the importance of supplementing these nutrients in women with obesity.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kristina Geyer, Julia Gunther, Julia Hoffmann, Monika Spies, Roxana Raab, Ana Zhelyazkova, Inga Rose, Hans Hauner
Summary: The study found that targeted counseling did not significantly improve supplementation behavior during and after pregnancy. Women with higher education, older age, primiparity, and vegetarian diet tend to take more dietary supplements.
GEBURTSHILFE UND FRAUENHEILKUNDE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fanny Petermann-Rocha, Desiree Valera-Gran, Daniel Prieto-Botella, Dries S. Martens, Sandra Gonzalez-Palacios, Isolina Riano-Galan, Mario Murcia, Amaia Irizar, Jordi Julvez, Loreto Santa-Marina, Adonina Tardon, Jordi Sunyer, Jesus Vioque, Tim Nawrot, Eva-Maria Navarrete-Munoz
Summary: This study found that the use of high-dose folic acid supplements during pregnancy may be associated with shorter telomere length in children at age four, particularly in boys.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jie Yang, Zulihumaer Reheman, Yunjie Liu, Yuan Wang, Nan Wang, Jinbiao Ye, Yangyuan Li, Jingchun Nie
Summary: This study investigated the usage of free folic acid supplements and the impact of knowledge on their usage among rural pregnant women in China. The results showed suboptimal usage of folic acid supplements despite government distribution. Awareness of folic acid policy was positively associated with the picking up and intake of folic acid, while knowledge of health and nutrition during pregnancy was related to a longer duration of folic acid intake but had no impact on the picking up rate and periconceptional intake.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xingyue Yang, Wenyan Sun, Qian Wu, Hongyan Lin, Zhixing Lu, Xin Shen, Yongqi Chen, Yan Zhou, Li Huang, Feng Wu, Fei Liu, Dandan Chu
Summary: The use of folic acid during early pregnancy can protect against birth defects, but excess folic acid has been shown to have gender-specific neurodevelopmental toxicity. This study found that female offspring exposed to excess folic acid exhibited increased anxiety, impaired exploratory behavior, motor coordination, and spatial memory. Gene expression analysis revealed specific changes in the brain transcriptome of the female offspring. Certain genes showed apparent gender specificity in response to excess folic acid.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Malia S. Q. Murphy, Katherine A. Muldoon, Hauna Sheyholislami, Nathalie Behan, Yvonne Lamers, Natalie Rybak, Ruth Rennicks White, Alysha L. J. Harvey, Laura M. Gaudet, Graeme N. Smith, Mark C. Walker, Shi Wu Wen, Amanda J. MacFarlane
Summary: The study found that high-dose folic acid supplementation in early pregnancy can increase maternal serum folate concentrations but does not increase red blood cell folate concentrations, suggesting tissue saturation. Higher UMFA concentrations in women receiving high-dose folic acid supplements suggest that these doses may be supraphysiological, but there is no evidence of altered 1-carbon metabolism.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kazi Istiaque Sanin, Mahbubul Alam Shaun, Razia Sultana Rita, Md. Khaledul Hasan, Mansura Khanam, Md. Ahshanul Haque
Summary: This study analyzed data from the 2017-2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey and found that full compliance to iron-folic acid supplementation (IFAS) is still sub-optimal in Bangladesh. Precise context-specific intervention strategies need to be developed and implemented to improve the level of full compliance.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Xingyi Jin, Zi Cheng, Xuemin Yu, Qi Tao, Rui Huang, Sufang Wang
Summary: Continuous use of folic acid during pregnancy may reduce the incidence of perinatal depressive symptoms, and there is a negative association between blood folate levels and depressive symptoms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Krista S. Crider, Arick Wang, Hao Ling, Nancy Potischman, Regan L. Bailey, Yang Lichen, Christine M. Pfeiffer, J. Keith Killian, Charles Rose, Joshua Sampson, Li Zhu, Robert J. Berry, Martha Linet, Wang Yu, L. Joseph Su
Summary: The study found no differences in DNA methylation patterns between adolescents exposed and those non-exposed to maternal periconceptional folic acid supplementation during the critical developmental window.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mingming Cui, Xiao-Lin Lu, Yan-Yu Lyu, Fang Wang, Xiao-Lu Xie, Xi-Yue Cheng, Ting Zhang
Summary: The survey showed that most pregnant women in China are aware of folic acid (FA), but the rate of preconception intake of FA needs to be improved, especially among women in rural areas, homemakers, and those with unplanned pregnancies.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna Linnell, Niamh Murphy, Jon Godwin, Alexandra Cremona
Summary: This study found suboptimal folic acid supplementation practices among the antenatal population, particularly in women with obesity. Increased patient education and awareness are needed to align folic acid supplementation practices with best practice guidelines during the antenatal period.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lenka Malek, Wendy J. Umberger, Shao-Jia Zhou, Elisabeth Huynh, Maria Makrides
Summary: This study investigates the factors influencing the importance of nutrients when choosing dietary supplement products for pregnancy among pregnant women. The findings suggest that prior awareness of health benefits and providing information on health benefits at the point-of-purchase are effective in increasing the importance of folate and iodine.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Michel Strauss-Kruger, Edelweiss Wentzel-Viljoen, Lisa J. Ware, Tertia Van Zyl, Karen Charlton, Suria Ellis, Aletta E. Schutte
Summary: South Africa was one of the first countries to adopt mandatory regulation to lower salt content in processed foods. The regulation has been effective in reducing salt intake in young adults by approximately 1.2 g/day. Men, black adults, and participants from low or middle socio-economic status groups showed the greatest reductions in salt intake.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Transplantation
Hicham I. Cheikh Hassan, Karumathil Murali, Kelly Lambert, Maureen Lonergan, Brendan McAlister, Thomas Seusse, Judy Mullan
Summary: This retrospective cohort study found that acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with an increased risk of kidney stones, with a higher risk observed in cases of more severe AKI. The study suggests that AKI may have long-term effects on urine composition, leading to an increased risk of developing kidney stones.
NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Courtney Mead, Robyn Tindall, Karen Charlton
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of a multi-lingual education video on the healthy eating knowledge of individuals in refugee and newly arrived migrant community groups. The results showed that there was a significant improvement in healthy eating knowledge after viewing the video, except for the Karen-speaking group. Focus group discussions indicated that the video improved food literacy, particularly in areas such as food safety, fruit and vegetable consumption, label reading, writing a shopping list, and decreasing intake of sugary drinks.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy Carrad, Ikerne Aguirre-Bielschowsky, Nick Rose, Karen Charlton, Belinda Reeve
Summary: This study investigated the policies and programs implemented by Australian local governments in promoting a healthy, sustainable and equitable food system. The results showed that while local governments have taken various actions, both internal and external barriers restrict their involvement.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rebekah Hoffman, Judy Mullan, Andrew Bonney
Summary: This study found that gender and parenting factors are associated with burnout in Australian general practice registrars. Female and older doctors were more likely to experience higher levels of burnout, while doctors with children had lower levels of burnout.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jordan Stanford, Sarah McMahon, Kelly Lambert, Karen E. E. Charlton, Anita Stefoska-Needham
Summary: This study aimed to expand the existing Australian food database to include the plant and animal content of all foods. Results showed that plant and animal ingredients were found in various foods, including meals and snacks, highlighting the importance of this database for future research on plant-based diets and health outcomes.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Denelle Cosier, Karen Charlton, Danielle A. J. M. Schoenaker
Summary: This study found that unhealthy dietary habits in childhood are associated with higher blood pressure in later years, while consistently healthy eating habits are associated with slightly lower blood pressure. This association is not fully explained by BMI or fat mass.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amy Carrad, Rebecca Smits, Karen Charlton, Nick Rose, Belinda Reeve
Summary: Civil society organisations in Australia are actively involved in food system governance, advocating for policy change and contributing to more inclusive and democratic forms of governance. The study highlights the need for longer-term funding, dedicated food and nutrition policies, and inclusive governance processes to enhance their role.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ashlee Turner, Haley M. LaMonica, Victoria M. Flood
Summary: Mediterranean diet interventions have positive effects in preventing and managing chronic conditions in older adults. This scoping review provides an overview of these interventions and the behavior change techniques used. A total of 31 studies were included, with a mean of 5 techniques used per intervention. Common techniques included instruction, social support, and providing credible information. Integrating behavior change techniques in nutrition interventions for older adults is crucial for targeting behaviors effectively.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Katherine Kent, Karen Larsen-Truong, Catharine Fleming, Li Li, Lyn Phillipson, Genevieve Z. Steiner-Lim, Karen E. Charlton
Summary: This study aimed to explore older adults' perceptions about increasing their consumption of anthocyanin-rich foods for cognitive health. The barriers, enablers, and potential strategies were identified through an online survey and focus groups with Australian adults aged 65 years or older. The influences were classified into individual, interpersonal, community, and society levels of the Social-Ecological model. The findings suggest the need for tailored interventions and targeted education to promote the consumption of anthocyanin-rich foods.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nathan Clay, Karen Charlton, Anita Stefoska-Needham, Emma Heffernan, Hicham Ibrahim Cheikh Hassan, Xiaotao Jiang, Jordan Stanford, Kelly Lambert
Summary: This study quantified and compared the climate footprint of two types of therapeutic diets for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with two reference diets. The results showed that the novel plant-based diet for CKD had the smallest climate footprint, and it is recommended to reduce the intake of discretionary foods and animal-based products.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lisa Redwood, Karli Saarinen, Rowena Ivers, David Garne, Paul de Souza, Andrew Bonney, Joel Rhee, Judy Mullan, Susan J. Thomas
Summary: Relationships between alcohol consumption and health are complex and differ between countries, regions, and genders. Previous research in Australia focused on alcohol's effect on mortality, but little is known about its impact on health-related quality of life. This study investigated alcohol intake and QoL levels in males and females in various areas of Australia. Males had higher alcohol consumption and risk of AUD than females, with varying relationships between alcohol consumption and QoL based on AUD risk categories. Males in regional areas reported higher alcohol consumption than those in metropolitan areas, with alcohol consumption positively related to overall QoL after adjusting for sociodemographic variables.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ilanna Marques Gomes da Rocha, Raquel Torrinhas, Danielle Fonseca, Clelia de Oliveira Lyra, Julianna Lys de Sousa Alves Neri, Bianca Depieri Balmant, Leticia Callado, Karen Charlton, Natalia Queiroz, Dan L. Waitzberg
Summary: This study investigated the association between inflammatory diet, gut microbiota profile, inflammation, and permeability in patients with IBD in clinical remission. The results showed a positive correlation between the inflammatory potential of the diet and elevated calprotectin levels, but not with zonulin levels. Specific bacteria sequences were also found to have an exponential behavior across different inflammatory diet groups and correlated with calprotectin or zonulin levels. The study suggests that a pro-inflammatory diet intake may contribute to disease relapse in IBD patients.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Chris Degeling, Trent Yarwood, Alberto Nettel-Aguirre, Judy Mullan, Nina Reynolds, Gang Chen
Summary: This study investigates the preferences of the Australian public for antibiotic treatments. The results show that out-of-pocket costs and contribution to antibiotic resistance are the most important factors for the public, while the waiting time before starting medication is the least important.
PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amy Carrad, Nick Rose, Karen Charlton, Belinda Reeve
Summary: Community gardens in Australia are commonly operated on public land administered by local governments. The nature of support provided by local governments varies, with most policies aiming to establish standardized frameworks and define roles and responsibilities for community groups and local governments. During application and establishment, local governments assist with licensing agreements, site identification, and application processes. During garden maintenance, support includes networking opportunities, education, grant assistance, and in-kind support.