Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marena Ceballos-Rasgado, Nicola M. Lowe, Victoria H. Moran, Andrew Clegg, Simonette Mallard, Catherine Harris, Jason Montez, Maria Xipsiti
Summary: This review presents evidence on zinc requirements for children aged 0 to 3 years, including zinc needs for growth, zinc losses, absorption, and bioavailability from the diet. However, caution should be exercised in interpreting the results due to considerable heterogeneity in the evidence.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sepide Talebi, Maryam Miraghajani, Abed Ghavami, Hamed Mohammadi
Summary: The study found that zinc supplementation may have beneficial effects in improving symptoms of ADHD in children. However, more well-designed, large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to establish the benefit of zinc supplementation for ADHD. The certainty of the evidence was rated moderate to very low for all outcomes.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sally Hansen, Natalja P. Norskov, Jan Norgaard, Tofuko A. Woyengo, Hanne D. Poulsen, Tina S. Nielsen
Summary: This study suggests that the maximum dietary zinc concentration regulated by the EU may increase the risk of zinc deficiency and related health issues in piglets after weaning. High dietary zinc levels have both antimicrobial effects and an increased risk of antimicrobial resistance. The findings also indicate that the actual zinc requirement for newly weaned piglets may be higher than previously assumed.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zahra Hajhashemy, Keyhan Lotfi, Zahra Heidari, Parvane Saneei
Summary: A comprehensive review and dose-response meta-analysis revealed a negative relationship between blood vitamin D levels and abdominal obesity in children and adolescents.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Guo-Qiang Chen, Chun-Ling Peng, Ying Lian, Bo-Wen Wang, Peng-Yu Chen, Gang-Pu Wang
Summary: The meta-analysis showed a strong association between a higher Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) score and various mental health outcomes, such as symptoms of depression, anxiety, distress, and schizophrenia. Furthermore, there was a linear dose-response relationship between DII and symptoms of depression. This suggests that a pro-inflammatory diet may be a risk factor for mental disorders, highlighting the importance of novel nutritional psychiatry approaches for promoting good mental health.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Roberto Fabiani, Gianandrea La Porta, Laura Li Cavoli, Patrizia Rosignoli, Manuela Chiavarini
Summary: This study evaluates the association between different dietary patterns and lung cancer risk and finds that high adherence to the Western/meat dietary pattern significantly increases lung cancer risk, while high adherence to the Healthy/prudent dietary pattern reduces it. Both dietary patterns show a linear trend with lung cancer risk, but only the Healthy/prudent pattern has a significant inverse dose-response relationship.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yolanda E. Perez-Beltran, Ingrid Rivera-Iniguez, Karina Gonzalez-Becerra, Naomi Perez-Naitoh, Juscelino Tovar, Sonia G. Sayago-Ayerdi, Edgar J. Mendivil
Summary: This systematic review examines the interaction between genes and diet on circulating lipid variations and provides relevant nutrigenetic recommendations. The findings suggest that personalized dietary interventions, including dietary fats, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, nutraceuticals, and protein intake, can have a direct impact on blood lipid levels, serving as potential strategies for preventive and control measures against cardiovascular diseases.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Zhicheng Luo, Xidi Zhu, Yingyun Hu, Shipeng Yan, Lizhang Chen
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis and found that a higher DII score was associated with an increased risk of oral cancer. Reducing pro-inflammatory components and promoting anti-inflammatory components in the diet may be effective in preventing oral cancer.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Parisa Rouhani, Zahra Hajhashem, Parvane Saneei
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found an inverse association between serum vitamin D concentration and the odds of metabolic syndrome in children, with a dose-response relationship. The same results were observed in studies with representative populations.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sepide Talebi, Seyed Mojtaba Ghoreishy, Ahmad Jayedi, Nikolaj Travica, Hamed Mohammadi
Summary: The aim of this review was to explore the association between dietary antioxidants and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD). The findings suggest that higher intake of vitamin E and anthocyanins is associated with a lower risk of PD, while higher intake of lutein is associated with a higher risk of PD. Furthermore, an increase in vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and zinc intake is associated with a reduced risk of PD.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Dermatology
Isaac Weber, Josie Giefer, Kari L. Martin
Summary: Hidradenitis suppurativa affects a significant portion of the population and has numerous treatment options. However, these options often come with side effects. Exercise, weight loss, and dietary modifications may offer simple and inexpensive alternatives or adjuncts to treatment. This study aimed to summarize the evidence on the effects of these interventions and provide guidance for clinicians on dietary changes and exercise modalities.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
C. Jalili, S. Talebi, R. Bagheri, M. Ghanavati, D. M. Camera, P. Amirian, M. Zarpoosh, M. K. Dizaji, M. A. H. Kermani, Sajjad Moradi
Summary: This study examined the association between dietary inflammatory index (DII) score and older age-related muscle conditions. The results showed that adherence to a pro-inflammatory diet was significantly associated with a higher risk of sarcopenia, low muscle strength, frailty, and disability.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah C. Bath, Janneke Verkaik-Kloosterman, Magalie Sabatier, Sovianne Ter Borg, Ans Eilander, Katja Hora, Burcu Aksoy, Nevena Hristozova, Lilou van Lieshout, Halit Tanju Besler, John H. Lazarus
Summary: There is a lack of iodine intake data in European countries, with only 38% of national surveys providing such information. Data from national surveys shows that iodine intake is below recommendations for many age groups, especially children and pregnant women.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Priscila Kelly da Silva Bezerra do Nascimento, David Franciole Oliveira Silva, Tassia Louise Sousa Augusto de Morais, Adriana Augusto de Rezende
Summary: This review aimed to summarize scientific evidence on the relationship between zinc status and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents. A total of 52 studies were included, with 19 studies showing lower zinc concentrations in the ASD group. However, overall, there was no significant difference in zinc concentrations between children and adolescents with ASD compared to controls. More prospective studies with greater methodological rigor are needed to further characterize this relationship.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sara Wuehler, Daniel Lopez de Romana, Demewoz Haile, Christine M. McDonald, Kenneth H. Brown
Summary: The current safe upper levels (UL) of zinc intake for children may be too low and should be reassessed. This study conducted a systematic review of studies among preadolescent children and found that providing additional zinc did not have significant overall effects on most blood indicators, except for a negative effect on ferritin.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Usman Mahboob, Marena Ceballos-Rasgado, Victoria Hall Moran, Edward J. M. Joy, Heather Ohly, Mukhtiar Zaman, Nicola M. Lowe
Summary: Zinc-biofortified flour is considered a cost-effective approach to improve the zinc status of populations in low-resource settings. The study found that the flour performed well in terms of taste and baking qualities and was well-received by community members, who expressed a desire for its continuation and expansion.
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Fiona C. Dykes, Sally Kendall
Summary: This article presents the experience of implementing the Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly (BBF) toolbox in England, Scotland, and Wales, showcasing its versatility and adaptability. England trained and assisted Scotland and Wales with the implementation and oversight of BBF. The positive experience in Great Britain aligns with findings from other countries, highlighting BBF's ability to improve breastfeeding policies and create supportive environments.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Swarnim Gupta, Mukhtiar Zaman, Sadia Fatima, Babar Shahzad, Anna K. M. Brazier, Victoria H. Moran, Martin R. Broadley, Munir H. Zia, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Lolita Wilson, Iqbal M. Khan, Jonathan K. Sinclair, Nicola M. Lowe
Summary: A study conducted in rural Pakistan found that consuming zinc-biofortified wheat flour can moderately increase zinc and iron intake, but has no significant effect on plasma zinc concentration. However, consuming zinc-biofortified wheat flour can reduce the incidence of storage iron deficiency.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rowena Merritt, Sally Kendall, Tamsyn Eida, Fiona Dykes, Rafael Perez-Escamilla
Summary: Breastfeeding is an accessible and cost-effective preventive measure for protecting children's health, but the UK has low breastfeeding rates. The Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly (BBF) toolkit, developed by Yale University, offers evidence-based recommendations for increasing breastfeeding rates. The implementation of BBF in England revealed the need for improved data collection and reporting, as well as a dedicated national strategy and better coordination and sharing of localised strategies and programs.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marena Ceballos-Rasgado, Nicola M. Lowe, Victoria H. Moran, Andrew Clegg, Simonette Mallard, Catherine Harris, Jason Montez, Maria Xipsiti
Summary: This review presents evidence on zinc requirements for children aged 0 to 3 years, including zinc needs for growth, zinc losses, absorption, and bioavailability from the diet. However, caution should be exercised in interpreting the results due to considerable heterogeneity in the evidence.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mario Gutierrez-Bedmar, Fernando Gil, Pablo Olmedo, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Nancy Babio, Montserrat Fito, Jose Luis Del Val Garcia, Dolores Corella, Jose Sorli, Emilio Ros, Miquel Fiol, Ramon Estruch, Jose Manuel Santos-Lozano, Fernando Aros, Lluis Serra-Majem, Xavier Pinto, Enrique Gomez-Gracia, Carlos Munoz-Bravo
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether low serum selenium levels are associated with an increased risk of first cardiovascular disease events in a population at high cardiovascular risk. The results showed that high serum selenium concentrations, above population reference values, were associated with lower incidence of first cardiovascular disease events.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Charlotte Elizabeth Louise Evans, Halit Tanju Besler, Oezge Dinc, Michael E. J. Lean, Julie Anne Lovegrove, Nicola M. Lowe, John Mathers, Begum Mutus, Ilhan Satman, Mine D. Tanriover, Alison Tedstone, Claire Theobald, Serhat Unal, Erkki Vartiainen, Rachel Wall, Nazan Yardim, Julian D. Stowell
Summary: Optimum nutrition is crucial for good health. The Nutrition Society of the UK and Ireland and the Sabri ulker Foundation organized a hybrid conference in Istanbul to emphasize the importance of nutrition. The conference aimed to inspire healthcare professionals and policymakers to consider nutrition in their interactions with patients and the public, in order to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. The event provided an opportunity to share and learn from different approaches and initiatives in the UK, Turkey, and Finland, with a focus on research and translation into nutrition policies.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Clara Homs, Paula Berruezo, Albert Arcarons, Julia Warnberg, Maddi Oses, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Narcis Gusi, Susana Aznar, Elena Marin-Cascales, Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Valeiro, Lluis Serra-Majem, Nicolas Terrados, Josep A. Tur, Marta Segu, Montserrat Fito, Juan Carlos Benavente-Marin, Idoia Labayen, Augusto G. Zapico, Jesus Sanchez-Gomez, Fabio Jimenez-Zazo, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Marta Sevilla-Sanchez, Estefania Herrera-Ramos, Susana Pulgar-Munoz, Cristina Bouzas, Raimon Mila, Helmut Schroder, Santiago F. Gomez
Summary: Childhood obesity is a global public health issue, and in Spain, socioeconomic status is closely associated with pediatric obesity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Estefania Herrera-Ramos, Laura Tomaino, Almudena Sanchez-Villegas, Lourdes Ribas-Barba, Santiago F. Gomez, Julia Warnberg, Maddi Oses, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Narcis Gusi, Susana Aznar, Elena Marin-Cascales, Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Valeiro, Nicolas Terrados, Josep A. Tur, Marta Segu, Montserrat Fito, Clara Homs, Juan Carlos Benavente-Marin, Idoia Labayen, Augusto G. Zapico, Jesus Sanchez-Gomez, Fabio Jimenez-Zazo, Pedro Emilio Alcaraz-Ramon, Marta Sevilla-Sanchez, Susana Pulgar-Munoz, Cristina Bouzas, Clara Sistac-Sorigue, Helmut Schroder, Lluis Serra-Majem
Summary: The study reveals a decline in adherence to the Mediterranean Diet among Spanish children and adolescents, which is associated with an increased risk of chronic non-communicable diseases. The findings emphasize the need for strong measures to promote the consumption of healthy, sustainable, and non-ultra-processed food.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nicola M. Lowe, Pamela Qualter, Jonathan K. Sinclair, Swarnim Gupta, Mukhtiar Zaman
Summary: Malnutrition is associated with reduced learning aptitude and growth during childhood. The study examined the impact of providing two school lunch options (standard meal and standard meal with additional micronutrients) on children in northwest Pakistan. The findings suggest that children who received the standard school meal showed improved cognitive function.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Novita D. Naomi, Joy Ngo, Elske M. Brouwer-Brolsma, Marion E. C. Buso, Sabita S. Soedamah-Muthu, Carmen Perez-Rodrigo, Joanne A. Harrold, Jason C. G. Halford, Anne Raben, Johanna M. Geleijnse, Lluis Serra-Majem, Edith J. M. Feskens
Summary: This study examined the associations between different types of beverage intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The results showed that higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and low/no-calorie beverages (LNCB) were positively associated with NAFLD prevalence, while moderate intake of fruit juice (FJ) was inversely associated with NAFLD prevalence. The substitution of SSB with LNCB was associated with a higher NAFLD prevalence.
NUTRITION & DIABETES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agata Jablonska-Trypuc, Urszula Wydro, Elzbieta Wolejko, Marcin Makula, Rafal Kretowski, Monika Naumowicz, Gabriela Sokolowska, Lluis Serra-Majem, Marzanna Cechowska-Pasko, Bozena Lozowicka, Piotr Kaczynski, Jozefa Wiater
Summary: An increasing level of pesticide exposure is observed due to the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and grain products in a vegetarian diet. Certain fungicides commonly used in Poland were found to potentially exhibit endocrine-disrupting properties, leading to adverse effects on cell viability, proliferation, and antioxidant capacity. It is important to avoid exposure to these fungicides.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carolina Donat-Vargas, Victor Mico, Rodrigo San-Cristobal, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Dolores Corella, Montserrat Fito, Angel Maria Alonso-Gomez, Julia Waernberg, Jesus Vioque, Dora Romaguera, Jose Lopez-Miranda, Ramon Estruch, Miguel Damas-Fuentes, Jose Lapetra, Luis Serra-Majem, Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas, Josep Antoni Tur, Sergio Cinza-Sanjurjo, Xavier Pinto, Miguel Delgado-Rodriguez, Pilar Matia-Martin, Josep Vidal, Claudia Causso, Emilio Ros, Estefania Toledo, Josep Maria Manzanares, Carolina Ortega-Azorin, Olga Castaner, Patricia Judith Pena-Orihuela, Juan Manuel Zazo, Carlos Munoz Bravo, Diego Martinez-Urbistondo, Alice Chaplin, Rosa Casas, Naomi Cano Ibanez, Lucas Tojal-Sierra, Ana Maria Gomez-Perez, Elena Pascual Roquet-Jalmar, Cristina Mestre, Rocio Barragan, Helmut Schroder, Antonio Garcia-Rios, Inmaculada Candela Garcia, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Nancy Babio, Mireia Malcampo, Lidia Daimiel, Alfredo Martinez
Summary: Anemia and lower levels of anemia markers are associated with inferior cognitive function, worse executive function, and poorer physical component of quality of life. These effects are particularly pronounced in individuals with diabetes. Dietary iron intake does not influence these outcomes.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luis Alberto Henriquez-Hernandez, Andrea Carolina Acosta-Dacal, Luis D. D. Boada, Manuel Zumbado, Lluis Serra-Majem, Octavio P. P. Luzardo
Summary: This study determined the contents of 38 elements in ready-to-eat baby food sold in Spain and estimated the dietary intakes and risk assessments of these elements in infants between 6 and 12 months old. Results showed that fish purees had the highest concentrations of mercury and arsenic. The levels of manganese, molybdenum, and chromium exceeded the adequate intake, particularly in store brands. The presence of these contaminants in food intended for infants, a sensitive population, highlights the importance of monitoring their levels.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ijeoma C. Ukonu, Carol A. Wallace, Nicola M. Lowe
Summary: The study found high household food insecurity in the Nsukka Local Government Area of South-eastern Nigeria, with 82.6% of households experiencing some degree of food insecurity. The majority of households had limited dietary diversity and consumed unwanted and unpreferred food. Factors associated with food security included education, age, income, and work status. Food intervention programs are urgently needed to address food insecurity in rural households in this area.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
