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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elena Carrillo-Alvarez, Julia Munoz-Martinez, Blanca Salinas-Roca, Irene Cusso-Parcerisas
Summary: This study developed healthy and sustainable food baskets for Spanish adults, finding that a sustainable diet may be cheaper than current recommendations due to a shift towards more plant-based proteins. However, adding constraints on origin, packaging, and seasonality could increase the overall cost of the food basket compared to current recommendations.
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Food Science & Technology
Massimiliano Tucci, Daniela Martini, Mirko Marino, Cristian Del Bo', Valentina Vinelli, Paola Biscotti, Carlotta Parisi, Ramona De Amicis, Alberto Battezzati, Simona Bertoli, Marisa Porrini, Patrizia Riso
Summary: By comparing the carbon and water footprints of Italian-Mediterranean dietary patterns, it was found that the EAT-IT pattern had lower carbon emissions but similar water footprint compared to the IDG pattern. Protein-rich foods were identified as the main contributors to environmental impact in both patterns. Additionally, individual food choices were shown to significantly influence environmental outcomes.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ella. L. L. Bracci, Courtney. R. R. Davis, Karen. J. J. Murphy
Summary: Australian healthy food baskets are often based on Government Guidelines for healthy eating, but they haven't been updated recently and there's no Mediterranean Diet basket available for the Australian population. However, research suggests that following a Mediterranean Diet is beneficial for health. This study compared the nutrition and cost of different food baskets and found that the Mediterranean Diet basket was generally cheaper than the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) and Western Diet baskets.
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Food Science & Technology
Massimiliano Tucci, Daniela Martini, Cristian Del Bo', Mirko Marino, Alberto Battezzati, Simona Bertoli, Marisa Porrini, Patrizia Riso
Summary: The study compared two dietary plans based on Italian food habits and the Italian Dietary Guidelines, revealing differences in fruit and vegetable consumption, as well as protein sources. Despite similarities, the EAT-IT plan showed some nutritional issues, such as higher energy from lipids and vegetal protein, and lower levels of calcium compared to the IDG-based plan. Further studies are needed to determine the potential impact on health and feasibility of sustainable dietary patterns.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hyunjung Lee, Gugulethu T. Moyo, Rufus J. Theophilus, Wilna Oldewage-Theron
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between dietary changes and risk factors of type 2 diabetes in older populations in Sharpeville, South Africa. The results showed that women had significantly higher BMI levels compared to men, and waist circumference significantly decreased. Furthermore, intakes of total energy, fatty acids, and cholesterol were positively associated with BMI and waist circumference, while fatty acid intake was negatively associated with HOMA-IR and HOMA-B.
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Behavioral Sciences
Junia N. de Brito, Katie A. Loth, Angela Fertig, Amanda C. Trofholz, Allan Tate, Jerica M. Berge
Summary: This study examines food purchasing behaviors and the home food environment among families receiving SNAP and other assistance programs. The results show differences in modes of transportation for food shopping, shopping frequency, and the presence of energy-dense and high-sodium food items in the home among families participating in SNAP and other assistance programs compared to other assistance program participants. Some aspects of children's dietary intake also deviate from current dietary recommendations.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Antonis Vlassopoulos, Konstantina Filippou, Aleks Pepa, Olga Malisova, Dimitra Xenaki, Maria Kapsokefalou
Summary: FEAD, established by the EU in 2016 to combat food insecurity, has been found through computational analysis and surveys to make significant contributions to beneficiaries' diets and satisfaction. It has a positive impact on feelings of anxiety and security, as well as household budgets. High beneficiary satisfaction and the perceived substantial assistance highlight the program's effectiveness.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Julie M. Hess, Madeline E. Comeau, Shanon Casperson, Joanne L. Slavin, Guy H. Johnson, Mark Messina, Susan Raatz, Angela J. Scheett, Anne Bodensteiner, Daniel G. Palmer
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of creating a menu that aligns with recommendations for a healthy dietary pattern, while including 80% of calories from ultra-processed foods as defined by the NOVA system. The results showed that although this menu did not achieve a perfect score, it still provided adequate nutrition and received a high diet quality score.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Gabrielle Rochefort, Didier Brassard, Marie-Claude Paquette, Julie Robitaille, Simone Lemieux, Veronique Provencher, Benoit Lamarche
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between daily diet costs and HEFI-2019 scores, finding that individuals with higher daily diet costs were more likely to choose healthy foods and adhere to the recommendations of the healthy eating food guide. Furthermore, the study highlights the challenge of balancing affordability and healthfulness when developing national dietary guidelines.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Albert Salas-Huetos, Makiko Mitsunami, Siwen Wang, Lidia Minguez-Alarcon, Jordi Ribas-Maynou, Marc Yeste, Irene Souter, Jorge E. Chavarro
Summary: The study suggests that adherence to the AHA diet prior to conception may lower the likelihood of pregnancy loss during infertility treatment.
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Tess Penne, Tim Goedeme
Summary: Food insecurity remains a serious concern in Europe, with policies focusing on food aid and nutritional education while overlooking the barrier of insufficient income. New evidence reveals that inadequate income and minimum income policies are key challenges in accessing a healthy diet in many European countries. Efforts to address food insecurity should be integrated into broader economic and social policies promoting adequate income for all.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Francois Mariotti, Sabrina Havard, Anne Morise, Perrine Nadaud, Veronique Sirot, Sandrine Wetzler, Irene Margaritis
Summary: The article explores the complex relationship between dietary features and human health, focusing on establishing healthy eating patterns through in-depth food pattern modeling. By utilizing optimization methods and considering various constraints, the approach offers a rationalized method to promote human and planetary health.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nena Karavasiloglou, Giulia Pestoni, Anna Dehler, Janice Sych, David Faeh, Sabine Rohrmann
Summary: This study compares the adherence to Swiss food-based dietary guidelines in two population-based surveys using different methods of dietary assessment, and finds significant variations in guideline adherence depending on the assessment method used.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Meron Lewis, Sarah A. McNaughton, Lucie Rychetnik, Amanda J. Lee
Summary: The study reveals that dietary guidelines need to be more equitable for low socioeconomic groups, and urgent policy action is necessary to improve the affordability of recommended diets.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Anne Dahl Lassen, Matilda Nordman, Lene Moller Christensen, Anne Marie Beck, Ellen Trolle
Summary: This study aimed to provide guidance on healthy and climate-friendly diets for nursing homes in Copenhagen by compiling food purchase data, modeling diet scenarios, and calculating a combined scenario for reducing climate impact.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Tess Penne, Tim Goedeme
Summary: Food insecurity remains a serious concern in Europe, with policies focusing on food aid and nutritional education while overlooking the barrier of insufficient income. New evidence reveals that inadequate income and minimum income policies are key challenges in accessing a healthy diet in many European countries. Efforts to address food insecurity should be integrated into broader economic and social policies promoting adequate income for all.
Editorial Material
Nursing
Rodriguez-Monforte Miriam, Berlanga-Fernandez Sofia, Martin-Arribas Anna, Carrillo-Alvarez Elena, Navarro-Martinez Rosa, Rifa-Ros Rosa
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cristina Urgell-Lahuerta, Elena Carrillo-Alvarez, Blanca Salinas-Roca
Summary: Malnutrition is a global health issue affecting children and pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries. Interventions such as breastfeeding, improved hygiene, and consideration of seasonality have been identified to address malnutrition. However, despite efforts, food insecurity rates have remained insufficient, highlighting the need for the development of global health programs to guide future actions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Petra Zsuzsa Levay, Josefine Vanhille, Tim Goedeme, Gerlinde Verbist
Summary: This study quantifies the relationship between the carbon footprint of consumption and socio-economic characteristics of Belgian households. Income and household size are found to be the most important determinants of household consumption-related emissions, with emission intensity higher in lower income households due to their spending a higher share on emission intensive products.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julie Janssens, Tim Goedeme, Koen Ponnet
Summary: A new scale, the Claiming Cost Scale (CCS), was developed and examined in this study to measure the costs associated with claiming benefits. The CCS was found to be a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the costs potential beneficiaries face when claiming benefits, with good validity and internal consistency. It consists of three factors and can be easily implemented in large-scale survey research or used by service providers interested in understanding non-take-up of their service.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Elena Carrillo-Alvarez, Blanca Salinas-Roca, Lluis Costa-Tutusaus, Raimon Mila-Villarroel, Nithya Shankar Krishnan
Summary: The measurement of food insecurity is crucial for monitoring its prevalence, risk factors, consequences, and interventions. Most measures focus on the access dimension of food insecurity, and further research is needed to develop comprehensive measures that incorporate quality of dietary intake, individual, household, and social conditions related to food insecurity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elena Carrillo-Alvarez, Julia Munoz-Martinez, Blanca Salinas-Roca, Irene Cusso-Parcerisas
Summary: This study developed healthy and sustainable food baskets for Spanish adults, finding that a sustainable diet may be cheaper than current recommendations due to a shift towards more plant-based proteins. However, adding constraints on origin, packaging, and seasonality could increase the overall cost of the food basket compared to current recommendations.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Tim Goedeme, Brian Nolan, Marii Paskov, David Weisstanner
Summary: This paper uses EU statistics to assess earnings differentials between social classes in 30 European countries, finding substantial variation across countries and significant contribution of class differences to overall earnings inequality. However, there is considerable variation between countries in the size of class differences in earnings and in the primary mechanisms that produce these differences.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public Administration
Raf Van Gestel, Tim Goedeme, Julie Janssens, Eva Lefevere, Rik Lemkens
Summary: This study utilizes new data flows to successfully reach out and assist potential low-income households beneficiaries, resulting in a significant increase in the uptake of welfare. Findings suggest that the intervention primarily affects those who expect to benefit from the welfare the most. Additionally, early responders and late responders differ in individual characteristics and historic health expenditures.
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Sociology
Tim Goedeme, Marii Paskov, David Weisstanner, Brian Nolan
Summary: This article examines earnings inequality between social classes in 30 European countries, finding that Western and Southern European countries exhibit higher levels of class inequality compared to Eastern and Northern European countries. Variations in observed characteristics associated with earnings contribute significantly to between-class differences, while differences in returns to education and other characteristics play a lesser role. The findings highlight significant cross-national variations in how earnings are structured by social class.
COMPARATIVE SOCIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public Administration
Tim Goedeme, Benoit Decerf, Karel Van den Bosch
Summary: The current methodology used to measure poverty in the European Union has limitations. We propose a new income-based measure of poverty that captures key aspects in a consistent way and yields rankings that align more with intuitions. Our measure shows that Eastern Europe has higher poverty levels than Southern Europe, which in turn has higher poverty levels than North-Western Europe.
JOURNAL OF EUROPEAN SOCIAL POLICY
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Ma Rosa Rifa-Ros, Miriam Rodriguez-Monforte, Elena Carrillo-Alvarez, Luana Barreto-Da Silva, Angela Pallares-Marti, Angel Gasch-Gallen
Summary: This study aims to identify, describe, and analyze the gender perspective in the use of the diagnoses contained in the NANDA-I taxonomy in observational studies published in the scientific literature. The findings suggest that gender perspectives are not systematically incorporated in the use of the NANDA-I diagnosis. This may result in gender biases in the scientific literature, posing barriers to determining the different and unequal health responses between women and men.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Blanca Salinas-Roca, Laura Rubio-Pique, Elena Carrillo-Alvarez, Gemma Franco-Alcaine
Summary: Food insecurity is closely related to people's health and quality of life. This review explores the impact of food insecurity on cardiometabolic risk factors in adults in high-income countries. The findings suggest that food insecurity is significantly associated with cardiovascular risk factors. Integrating food insecurity screening and measurement of cardiometabolic risk factors into routine clinical care may help identify vulnerable populations and improve non-communicable disease prevention and management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Julia Munoz-Martinez, Ricardo Abejon Elias, Laura Batlle-Bayer, Irene Cusso-Parcerisas, Elena Carrillo-Alvarez
Summary: The global food system is failing to nourish the population and causing environmental degradation. Changing diets to healthier and more sustainable ones is crucial. Through optimization, a sustainable and healthy diet (SHD) in Spain with the minimum cost and environmental impact has been determined, showing better nutrition, reduced cost, GHGe, land use, and blue-water use compared to current consumption. This study also highlights the potential benefits of reducing animal meat and milk and replacing them with plant-based alternatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elena Carrillo-Alvarez
Summary: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in food and nutrition insecurity in high-income countries, but its recognition in Europe is still developing. The prevalence ranges between 5% and 20% in the general population and is above 70% among food aid users. Current strategies are not successful in addressing the structural drivers of food and nutrition insecurity and ensuring diet quality.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2023)