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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qiuying Wang
Summary: The study revealed a significant association between food insecurity and sleep disturbance, particularly in 48 countries showing higher risks. While heterogeneity existed across upper- and middle-income countries, the overall association between FI and sleep disturbance was similar among adolescents across different countries and genders.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nora A. Althumiri, Mada H. Basyouni, Ali F. Duhaim, Norah AlMousa, Mohammed F. AlJuwaysim, Nasser F. BinDhim
Summary: The study examined food waste and food insecurity at both household and individual levels in Saudi Arabia, finding associations between household factors and these issues. It highlighted potential areas of intervention to reduce food waste and food insecurity simultaneously, contributing to SDG targets.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yenesew Fentahun Gebrie
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of household food insecurity in the given district was 59%. Households headed by males, owning farmland, having fertile soil, and receiving agricultural training were less likely to experience food insecurity, while households with large family sizes, small farmland sizes, and few tropical livestock units were more likely to be food insecure.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. Patrizia Santos, Jessica D. Brewer, Miguel A. Lopez, Valerie A. Paz-Soldan, M. Pia Chaparro
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between the gender of the head of the household, employment status of household members, and food insecurity in households with children in a low-income district of Lima, Peru. The study found that woman-headed households were more likely to experience food insecurity compared to man-headed households, and education also played a significant role in household food security.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Selamu Minas, Behailu Hawulte Ayele, Mekonnen Sisay, Biruk Shalmeno Tusa, Kedir Teji Roba
Summary: The study revealed a high rate of food insecurity among lactating mothers, with 68.8% experiencing food insecurity and 12.1% experiencing severe food insecurity. Factors such as residing in rural areas, poor wealth indices, owning less than a hectare of farmland, having less than three meals a day, and lacking their own income were significantly associated with food insecurity among lactating mothers.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kai Inguito, Brandon Joa, James Gardner, Eric N. Fung, Laura Layer, Karen Fritz
Summary: This study investigated the burden of food insecurity among populations near Philadelphia Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinic sites. The findings revealed that food insecurity in North Philadelphia was higher than in the greater Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania state, and the rest of the nation, and it was associated with age and BMI of residents. These results highlight the need for locally targeted research and interventions on food insecurity in impoverished urban settings.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth J. Adams, Michelle Lu, Richard Duan, Alyssa K. Chao, Helen C. Kessler, Charles D. Miller, Adam G. Richter, Daniel G. Latyshev, Jehannaz D. Dastoor, Adam J. Eckburg, Namrata S. Kadambi, Nila R. Suresh, Cayla E. Bales, Hannah M. Green, Daniel M. Camp, Rolando Jara, John P. Flaherty
Summary: Individuals experiencing houselessness struggle to acquire a balanced diet and rely on organizational efforts to obtain food. Organizations should take into account the chronic health conditions, dental health, and physical resources and barriers to optimal nutrition when providing food for the unhoused.
Article
Nursing
Mona Cockerham, Simone Camel, Linda James, Denise Neill
Summary: The study found that 60% of nursing students experienced food insecurity, which was significantly correlated with social support. Food-insecure students had lower GPAs.
JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Liyuwork Mitiku Dana, Janine Wright, Rebecca Ward, Jaya A. R. Dantas, Satvinder S. S. Dhaliwal, Blake Lawrence, Moira O'Connor, Sue Booth, Deborah A. A. Kerr, Christina M. M. Pollard
Summary: Food insecurity among university students, especially international students and those with children, increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological distress and nationality were factors associated with food insecurity. The findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions to mitigate the risk of food insecurity among Australian university students, particularly international students, students with children, and those experiencing psychological distress.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Temesgen Mohammed Toma, Kassahun Tamene Andargie, Rahel Abera Alula, Bahiru Mulatu Kebede, Mintesinot Melka Gujo
Summary: BackgroundHousehold food insecurity is a major public health problem in Ethiopia, and this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors in the South Ari district. The findings showed that a significant proportion of households were food insecure in this district, and factors such as larger family size, high and medium dependency ratio, poor wealth index, not using agricultural extension service, and non-beneficiary of productive safety net program were significantly associated with household food insecurity.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary Kate Robbins, Marsha Spence, Elizabeth Anderson Steeves
Summary: This study assesses the prevalence of food insecurity, housing insecurity, and basic needs insecurity among college students at a large, public university in the Southeast United States. The research identifies high rates of food, housing, and basic needs insecurity among the students and highlights factors associated with experiencing these insecurities.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cedric Harville, Delores C. S. James, Arne Burns
Summary: Ten percent of Americans are food-insecure, and a significant number of college students are also food-insecure. Factors such as being non-white, a first-generation student, employed, on financial aid, and having a history of accessing government assistance during childhood increase the risk of food insecurity among college students.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sera L. Young, Hilary J. Bethancourt, Zacchary R. Ritter, Edward A. Frongillo
Summary: This study aims to assess the prevalence of water insecurity in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), and examine its relationship with sociodemographic characteristics and life disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that the overall prevalence of water insecurity in 2020 was 14.2%, with significant variations across countries and regions. Extrapolations from nationally representative data suggest that hundreds of millions of people globally had life-altering experiences with water insecurity in 2020.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)
Correction
Food Science & Technology
Drieda Zace, Maria Luisa Di Pietro, Laura Reali, Chiara de Waure, Walter Ricciardi
Summary: Mistakes were introduced during the production process of the original article.
Article
Agronomy
Mahmood Parvez, Mir Raihanul Islam, Nepal C. Dey
Summary: The study assessed post-flood household food insecurity among wetland (Haor) communities in northeastern Bangladesh after a devastating flash flood in 2017. It found that factors such as extreme poverty, loss of livestock during the flood, and reliance on market purchase of food were significant risk factors for post-flood household food insecurity. Additionally, households headed by relatively younger, educated individuals and owning agricultural land were found to be protective against post-flood food insecurity.
FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sarah R. Vreijling, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, Mariska Bot, Ed Watkins, Matthew Owens, Elisabeth Kohls, Ulrich Hegerl, Miquel Roca, Margalida Gili, Ingeborg A. Brouwer, Marjolein Visser, Aartjan T. F. Beekman, Rick Jansen, Femke Lamers
Summary: The study found that food-related behavioral interventions are most beneficial in alleviating somatic symptoms and symptoms of atypical, energy-related profiles linked to an immuno-metabolic form of depression. Multi-nutrient supplements are not suggested to reduce depressive symptoms.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rachel A. Murphy, Nathan Tintle, William S. Harris, Maryam Darvishian, Matti Marklund, Jyrki K. Virtanen, Sari Hantunen, Vanessa D. de Mello, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Jaana Lindstrom, Matthew A. Bolt, Ingeborg A. Brouwer, Alexis C. Wood, Mackenzie Senn, Susan Redline, Michael Y. Tsai, Vilmundur Gudnason, Gudny Eiriksdottir, Eva Lindberg, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Buyun Liu, Mercedes Carnethon, Matti Uusitupa, Luc Djousse, Ulf Riserus, Lars Lind, Rob M. van Dam, Woon-Puay Koh, Peilin Shi, David Siscovick, Rozenn N. Lemaitre, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This study examined the association between circulating n-3 and n-6 PUFAs and self-reported sleep duration and difficulty falling asleep. The results showed that participants with higher concentrations of very long-chain n-3 PUFAs were less likely to have long sleep duration. However, the cross-sectional design of the study limited the assessment of the temporal nature of this relationship. These findings highlight the need for further experimental and biological assessments of very long-chain n-3 PUFAs and sleep duration.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Heidi T. M. Lai, Fumiaki Imamura, Andres V. Ardisson Korat, Rachel A. Murphy, Nathan Tintle, Julie K. Bassett, Jiaying Chen, Janine Kroeger, Kuo-Liong Chien, Mackenzie Senn, Alexis C. Wood, Nita G. Forouhi, Matthias B. Schulze, William S. Harris, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Frank Hu, Graham G. Giles, Allison Hodge, Luc Djousse, Ingeborg A. Brouwer, Frank Qian, Qi Sun, Jason H. Y. Wu, Matti Marklund, Rozenn N. Lemaitre, David S. Siscovick, Amanda M. Fretts, Aladdin H. Shadyab, JoAnn E. Manson, Barbara Howard, Jennifer G. Robinson, Robert B. Wallace, Nick J. Wareham, Yii-Der Ida Chen, Jerome Rotter, Michael Y. Tsai, Renata Micha, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This study investigates the association between trans fatty acids (TFAs) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The findings suggest that circulating individual trans-18:2 TFA biomarkers are not associated with the risk of T2D, while trans-16:1n-9, total trans-18:1, and total trans-18:2 are inversely associated.
Correction
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ilse Reinders, Marjolein Visser, Satu K. Jyvakorpi, Riikka T. Niskanen, Judith E. Bosmans, Angela Jornada Ben, Ingeborg A. Brouwer, Lothar D. Kuijper, Margreet R. Olthof, Kaisu H. Pitkala, Rachel Vijlbrief, Merja H. Suominen, Hanneke A. H. Wijnhoven
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Astrid C. J. Nooyens, Hanneke A. H. Wijnhoven, Laura S. Schaap, Lena D. Sialino, Almar A. L. Kok, Marjolein Visser, W. M. Monique Verschuren, H. Susan J. Picavet, Sandra H. van Oostrom
Summary: This study found that older women have a higher prevalence of dementia and a disadvantage in cognitive functioning compared to men. However, middle-aged women perform better in memory and processing speed. The female advantage decreases with age and has increased in more recent birth cohorts.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nuno M. P. Mendonca, Linda M. Hengeveld, Nancy Presse, Helena Canhao, Eleanor Simonsick, Stephen B. Kritchevsky, Samaneh Farsijani, Pierrette Gaudreau, Carol Jagger, Marjolein Visser
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between protein intake and grip strength, as well as the interaction between protein intake and physical activity, in relation to the rate of grip strength decline in older adults. The findings showed no evidence to support the hypothesis that higher protein intake, alone or in combination with higher physical activity, slowed the rate of grip strength decline in older adults.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Katri Saaksjarvi, Tommi Harkanen, Sari Stenholm, Laura Schaap, Annamari Lundqvist, Seppo Koskinen, Katja Borodulin, Marjolein Visser
Summary: Conflicting evidence exists regarding the relationship between sarcopenic obesity and mortality risk. This study examined the associations between obesity, probable sarcopenia, and all-cause mortality in individuals aged 70 years and over. The results showed that probable sarcopenia, with or without obesity, was associated with increased mortality, while obesity alone did not increase mortality risk. Maintaining muscle strength and identifying individuals at risk of sarcopenia are important for preventing premature death.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kristina S. Fluitman, Madelief Wijdeveld, Mark Davids, Charlotte C. van Ruiten, Ilse Reinders, Hanneke A. H. Wijnhoven, Bart J. F. Keijser, Marjolein Visser, Max Nieuwdorp, Richard G. IJzerman
Summary: Expert groups suggest increasing the recommended daily protein intake for older adults to prevent undernutrition, but it's believed that higher protein intake may counterproductively affect satiety by influencing gut microbiota and appetite regulation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
L. D. Sialino, H. A. H. Wijnhoven, S. H. van Oostrom, H. S. J. Picavet, W. M. M. Verschuren, M. Visser, S. Vader, L. A. Schaap
Summary: This study investigates motivators and barriers for healthy lifestyles and perspectives on determinants of healthy aging of older women. The research found that personal health is the most common motivator for a healthy lifestyle, while culture and religion are specific barriers and motivations for women with a migration background. Therefore, strategies to improve lifestyle among older women should have a tailored, culture sensitive approach.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pia Scheufele, Anja Rappl, Marjolein Visser, Eva Kiesswetter, Dorothee Volkert
Summary: This study aims to characterize older adults with poor appetite. The results show that factors such as gender, chewing problems, unintentional weight loss, polypharmacy, and depressive symptoms are associated with an increased likelihood of having poor appetite.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marjolein Visser, Nuno Mendonca, Christina Avgerinou, Sibel Cavdar, Tommy Cederholm, Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft, Eva Kiesswetter, Hanna M. Siebentritt, Cornel Sieber, Gabriel Torbahn, Dorothee Volkert
Summary: This article describes a protocol for developing a Core Outcome Set (COS) for nutritional intervention studies in older adults with malnutrition. The COS will be developed through a scoping review, a Delphi survey, and consensus meetings. This COS will help standardize outcome measurement and improve the quality of research in this field.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kristina Fluitman, Tim van den Broek, Ilse Reinders, Hanneke Wijnhoven, Max Nieuwdorp, Marjolein Visser, Richard Ijzerman, Bart Keijser
Summary: Nutrition and oral health are closely related, especially in older adults. Increasing protein intake has certain effects on oral health and oral microbial composition, but the impact on individual bacterial taxa is minor.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yaren Zueguel, Caroline van Rossum, Marjolein Visser
Summary: This study provides recent data on the prevalence of undernutrition in Dutch community-dwelling older adults. The results show that currently one out of fourteen community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older is undernourished. Factors such as being female, older, living alone, receiving formal home care, and having poor self-rated health, poor appetite, or mobility limitations are associated with a higher prevalence. Increasing awareness for early recognition and treatment is crucial.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Aurelie Ladang, Charlotte Beaudart, Jean-Yves Reginster, Nasser Al-Daghri, Olivier Bruyere, Nansa Burlet, Matteo Cesari, Antonio Cherubini, Mario Coelho da Silva, Cyrus Cooper, Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft, Francesco Landi, Andrea Laslop, Stefania Maggi, Ali Mobasheri, Sif Ormarsdottir, Regis Radermecker, Marjolein Visser, Maria Concepcion Prieto Yerro, Rene Rizzoli, Etienne Cavalier
Summary: Biochemical markers in clinical trials provide useful information on drug's mode of action, therapeutic response, and side effect monitoring. Identifying biomarkers for sarcopenia management is urgently needed for future clinical practice. A consensus paper from a working group of the ESCEO proposed a list of biochemical markers for musculoskeletal health and aging in Phase II and III clinical trials for sarcopenia treatment, and suggested classifying them into two series based on their evaluation of musculoskeletal status and causal factors.
CALCIFIED TISSUE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Charlotte Beaudart, Jean-Yves Reginster, Jotheeswaran Amuthavalli Thiyagarajan, Ivan Bautmans, Juergen Bauer, Nansa Burlet, Matteo Cesari, Antonio Cherubini, Cyrus Cooper, Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft, Bess Dawson-Hughes, Roger A. Fielding, Nicholas C. Harvey, Francesco Landi, Andrea Laslop, Stefania Maggi, Beatriz Montero-Errasquin, Prieto Yerro Maria Concepcion, Yves Rolland, Rene Rizzoli, Marjolein Visser, Olivier Bruyere
Summary: Patient perspectives are crucial in evaluating health interventions, and the availability of specific Patient Reported Outcome Measures is important. The SarQoL questionnaire is the only validated instrument for assessing health-related quality of life in sarcopenia patients. It has been widely studied and shown to be reliable, valid, and responsive to change. However, more research is needed to measure its responsiveness in interventional studies and to establish a cut-off score for defining low quality of life. Furthermore, the questionnaire should be studied in different populations, not just community-dwelling older individuals with sarcopenia.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)