Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Wobith, Arved Weimann
Summary: Patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery are following enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, where oral feeding is emphasized and malnutrition is common. It is important to identify patients at metabolic risk early and monitor their nutritional status postoperatively, especially after surgery in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The article provides an overview of perioperative enteral nutrition concepts in these patients.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giulio Verna, Annamaria Sila, Marina Liso, Mauro Mastronardi, Marcello Chieppa, Hellas Cena, Pietro Campiglia
Summary: Iron deficiency affects people of all ages globally, particularly IBD patients, women, and children. Current therapies can restore normal levels but may have side effects, leading to a growing interest in innovative nutritional supplements and iron-rich superfoods.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nicola Gasparre, Marina Mefleh, Fatma Boukid
Summary: The rising demand for vegan products in the infant food market necessitates knowledge of their nutritional composition and appropriate guidance. This study analyzed the nutritional composition and health/nutrition claims of commercial plant-based infant foods. Cereals, seeds, pseudocereals, and/or pulses were the most common ingredients. Nutritional composition varied significantly between vegan and vegetarian products, with vegan products generally having higher protein content and lower sugar content.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Paloma Rodriguez-Lopez, Ascension Rueda-Robles, Leticia Sanchez-Rodriguez, Rosa Maria Blanca-Herrera, Rosa Maria Quirantes-Pine, Isabel Borras-Linares, Antonio Segura-Carretero, Jesus Lozano-Sanchez
Summary: The study analyzed 52 protein sports supplements available in Spain, finding that most comply with current regulations but some make claims that are not allowed under European legislation. Overall, the supplements provide an adequate dose of protein and contain other ingredients besides egg.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Domenico Gargano, Ramapraba Appanna, Antonella Santonicola, Fabio De Bartolomeis, Cristiana Stellato, Antonella Cianferoni, Vincenzo Casolaro, Paola Iovino
Summary: The narrative review discusses the differences between immune and non-immune adverse reactions to food, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and nutritional control in improving patients' quality of life.
Article
Ecology
Audrey J. Parish, Danny W. Rice, Vicki M. Tanquary, Jason M. Tennessen, Irene L. G. Newton
Summary: This study characterizes the bacterium Bombella apis associated with honey bee larvae and its impact on their nutritional resilience. The research shows that B. apis is the only bacterium capable of withstanding antimicrobial larval diet and can synthesize all essential amino acids. Analysis of genes reveals the recent acquisition of multiple amino acid transporters in B. apis ancestors. Moreover, honey bee larvae supplemented with B. apis experience less mass reduction under limited nutrition.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Simon Alesi, Carolyn Ee, Lisa J. Moran, Vibhuti Rao, Aya Mousa
Summary: This review provides an up-to-date, comprehensive synthesis of the highest level of evidence regarding the effects of nutritional supplements and complementary therapies in the treatment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The evidence suggests that specific vitamins, vitamin-like nutrients, minerals, and some complementary approaches may be beneficial in PCOS. However, there are still uncertainties and limitations that need to be addressed.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sarah A. S. Dodd, Anna K. Shoveller, Andrea J. Fascetti, Zengshou Z. Yu, David W. L. Ma, Adronie Verbrugghe
Summary: The study found that in the plant-based pet foods available in Ontario, Canada in 2018, most products did not meet the nutritional requirements of cats and dogs. The most common insufficient nutrients included sulfur amino acids, taurine, arachidonic acid, among others, which are typically found in animal tissues. Compliance with labelling guidelines was low, indicating a need for improvement in the formulation and production practices of plant-based pet foods.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Julie M. Hess, Madeline E. Comeau
Summary: This study evaluates the nutritional adequacy of lacto-vegetarian, pescatarian, and pescavegan adaptations of the Healthy Vegetarian Dietary Pattern recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The results show that these adaptations provide adequate amounts of macronutrients and most micronutrients.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yisha Xie, Qingqing Liu, Wenwen Zhang, Feng Yang, Kangyu Zhao, Xiuping Dong, Sangeeta Prakash, Yongjun Yuan
Summary: This article reviews recent research on 3D food printing, including improving food ink printing performance through different protein sources, using high internal phase emulsion or oleogels as fat replacements and nutrition delivery systems, and incorporating functional active ingredients. It discusses the importance of 3D food printing for improving appetite and dietary intake in the elderly, while also addressing critical obstacles such as energy supplements, nutrition balance, and recipe customization. By combining big data and artificial intelligence technology, personalized and customized geriatric foods based on individual traits can be achieved. This article provides a theoretical basis and development direction for future 3D food printing for the elderly.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carmen Romero Ferreiro, David Lora Pablos, Agustin Gomez de la Camara
Summary: Front-of-pack labels like Nutri-Score can help consumers identify healthier foods, but should be accompanied by complementary labels indicating the level of food processing, such as the NOVA classification. Ultra-processed foods were found in all Nutri-Score categories, highlighting the need for additional information to make more informed food choices.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bokun Yang, Mariyam S. Ferdousi, Julianna Morris, Rose H. Durnell, Daren Chan, Neila Rekic, Todd C. Rideout, Xiaozhong Wen
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the frequency and amount of maternal consumption of beans during pregnancy and their associations with diet quality and nutrient intake. The results showed that bean consumption was low among pregnant women, but increasing the intake of beans to more than once a week can improve diet quality during pregnancy. Therefore, increasing bean consumption is important for nutrient intake during pregnancy.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alejandro Oncina-Canovas, Sandra Gonzalez-Palacios, Leyre Notario-Barandiaran, Laura Torres-Collado, Antonio Signes-Pastor, Enrique De-Madaria, Miguel Santibanez, Manuela Garcia-de la Hera, Jesus Vioque
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between three pro-vegetarian food patterns and the risk of esophageal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. The results showed that adherence to general and healthful pro-vegetarian food patterns was associated with a lower risk of these cancers, while adherence to an unhealthful pro-vegetarian food pattern was associated with a higher risk of stomach cancer.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lindsay Y. Datlow, Mark Leventhal, Jay King, Taylor C. Wallace
Summary: This study evaluates the consumption patterns and nutritional contribution of pork to the diet. It found that pork intake has a subtle effect on total energy and nutrient intake, as well as diet quality and biomarkers of health status.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fatima Zohra Guefai, Alejandro Martinez-Rodriguez, Guillermo Grindlay, Juan Mora, Luis Gras
Summary: This study evaluated the content and bioavailability of 25 elements in whey protein supplements using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry. The results showed that sodium, potassium, and magnesium were the key elements, and most of the elements had a gastric bioavailability higher than 60%. Overall, whey protein samples were considered safe from the elemental composition perspective.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xavier Basagana, Marie Pedersen, Jose Barrera-Gomez, Ulrike Gehring, Lise Giorgis-Allemand, Gerard Hoek, Massimo Stafoggia, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Bert Brunekreef, Remy Slama
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Josep Perello, Anna Cigarini, Julian Vicens, Isabelle Bonhoure, David Rojas-Rueda, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Marta Cirach, Carolyn Daher, Jaume Targa, Anna Ripoll
Summary: This study presents a dataset from a large-scale air quality citizen science campaign, involving 1650 citizens from communities around 18 primary schools in Barcelona. The data shows significant variations in NO2 levels in different locations and environments, which may be explained by the exponential decrease in ambient air pollution with distance from emission sources.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jeffrey Lazarus, Henry E. Mark, Massimo Colombo, Sandro Demaio, John F. Dillon, Jacob George, Hannes Hagstroem, Samantha Hocking, Nancy Lee, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Mary E. Rinella, Manuel Romero-Gomez, Joan B. Soriano, Joern M. Schattenberg, Frank Tacke, Emmanuel A. Tsochatzis, Luca Valenti, Shira Zelber-Sagi, M. Ashworth Dirac, Terry T-K Huang
Summary: The research team developed a framework for addressing NAFLD using the sustainable development goals as a base, with 16 targets and 7 indicators selected through a rigorous process. This framework covers a wide range of factors and can guide stakeholders in addressing the challenges of NAFLD effectively.
ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julen Egiguren, M. J. Nieuwenhuijsen, David Rojas-Rueda
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the changes in premature mortality in urban populations from 17 countries under 2050 global biking scenarios by replacing car trips with bike trips. The results showed that achieving high bike-use scenarios by 2050 could prevent a significant number of annual premature deaths, highlighting the importance of global biking policies for public health in the future.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Jose Barrera-Gomez, Xavier Basagana, Marta Cirach, Carolyn Daher, Maria Foraster Pulido, Tamara Iungman, Antonio Gasparrini, Gerard Hoek, Kees de Hoogh, Sasha Khomenko, Haneen Khreis, Audrey de Nazelle, Ana Ramos, David Rojas-Rueda, Evelise Pereira Barboza, Marko Tainio, Meelan Thondoo, Cathryn Tonne, James Woodcock, N. Mueller
Summary: The European Urban Burden of Disease project aims to evaluate the health burden and determinants of current and future urban and transport planning practices in European cities. The project will use a comparative risk assessment methodology to quantify the health impacts of various exposures and assess the relationship between exposure levels, health impacts, and city characteristics. Additionally, the project will create a healthy city index and a knowledge translation hub for disseminating information to stakeholders.
Article
Urban Studies
Susanne Wuijts, Marit de Vries, Wilma Zijlema, Judith Hin, Lewis R. Elliott, Liesbet Dirven-van Breemen, Enrico Scoccimarro, Ana Maria de Roda Husman, Mart Kulvik, Ilias S. Frydas, James Grellier, Denis Sarigiannis, Timothy Taylor, Alberto Gotti, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Henk Hilderink
Summary: Although cities face various challenges, they can also find solutions in utilizing blue spaces for healthy and sustainable societies. However, the integration of blue spaces into urban planning and the recognition of their impact on public health are often lacking. This study examines the use of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary analyses to explore the potential of blue spaces in five European cities and highlights the importance of considering the local context in developing sustainable solutions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Anabitarte, J. Ibarluzea, G. Garcia-Baquero, L. Santa Marina, A. Fernandez-Somoano, A. Tardon, M. Nieuwenhuijsen, P. Dadvand, A. Lertxundi
Summary: This study aims to analyze the association between green space exposure and attention in children. The results show a positive association between green space exposure and attention, although it did not reach statistical significance. These findings provide scientific evidence for interventions aimed at promoting neurodevelopment in urban children.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alison Carver, Miguel Alvarado Molina, Joep L. A. Claesen, Gonnie Klabbers, David Donaire, Gonzalez, Rachel Tham, Ester Cerin, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Amanda J. Wheeler
Summary: This study found that vegetation around primary schools in urban areas of Australia is positively associated with higher academic achievement in literacy and mathematics for students. On the other hand, increased vehicle emissions have a negative impact on academic performance. Vehicle emissions partially mediate the relationship between vegetation and academic performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isaura Terre-Torras, Martina Recalde, Yesika Diaz, Jeroen de Bont, Matthew Bennett, Maria Aragon, Marta Cirach, Cristina O'Callaghan-Gordo, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Talita Duarte-Salles
Summary: This study investigated the association between air pollution, green spaces, and pre and postmenopausal breast cancer risk. The findings suggest that high levels of PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 are associated with increased breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women, while long-term exposure to green spaces may decrease this risk. Only very high concentrations of PM10 increase breast cancer risk in premenopausal women.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Koreny, Ane Arbillaga-Etxarri, Magda Bosch de Basea, Maria Foraster, Anne-Elie Carsin, Marta Cirach, Elena Gimeno-Santos, Anael Barberan-Garcia, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Pere Vall-Casas, Robert Rodriguez-Roisin, Judith Garcia-Aymerich
Summary: The study found that population density, pedestrian street length, slope, and NO2 exposure were associated with physical activity and exercise capacity in COPD patients, providing support for considering neighborhood environmental factors in COPD management.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michelle L. Trevenen, Jane Heyworth, Osvaldo P. Almeida, Bu B. Yeap, Graeme J. Hankey, Jonathan Golledge, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Suzanne Robinson, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Leon Flicker
Summary: Exposure to air pollution is not associated with an increased risk of incident dementia in older men living in a region with relatively low ambient air pollution, and this association is influenced by other factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chiara Moccia, Costanza Pizzi, Giovenale Moirano, Maja Popovic, Daniela Zugna, Antonio 'Errico, Elena Isaevska, Serena Fossati, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Piero Fariselli, Tiziana Sanavia, Lorenzo Richiardi, Milena Maule
Summary: This study investigated the impact of socioeconomic position (SEP) on the early-life exposome in Turin children. The results showed that children with lower SEP are less exposed to urbanization factors and more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles and diets compared to those with higher SEP.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diana Vidal Yanez, Evelise Pereira Barboza, Marta Cirach, Carolyn Daher, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Natalie Mueller
Summary: Barcelona is implementing the Eixos Verds Plan to increase green spaces, which has the potential to prevent cases of poor mental health, visits to mental health specialists, antidepressant use, and tranquilliser/sedative use. This highlights the significance of urban greening as a public health tool in improving mental health in cities.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pedro Gullon, Mario Fontan-Vela, Julia Diez, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, David Rojas-Rueda, Francisco Escobar, Manuel Franco
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between surrounding greenness and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Madrid, taking into consideration the level of deprivation in different areas. The researchers analyzed healthcare records for almost half a million high CVD-risk individuals over a four-year period. They found that an increase in greenness at a distance of 1000 m was associated with a 16% decrease in CVD risk. However, the protective effect of green spaces varied across different levels of deprivation and genders.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wu Chen, Trine Agervig Carstensen, Ranran Wang, Sybil Derrible, David Rojas Rueda, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Gang Liu
Summary: Bicycles are recognized as an effective solution for reducing climate impacts and addressing sedentary lifestyle-caused diseases. However, the historical patterns and usage of bicycles globally have not been thoroughly investigated. A comparison between bicycle ownership and car ownership reveals varied development patterns among different countries. Despite high bicycle ownership, actual bicycle use in daily trips worldwide remains low, but significant untapped climate and health benefits can be achieved through pro-bicycle policies and infrastructure development.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)