Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Evelyn Medawar, Ronja Thieleking, A. Veronica Witte
Summary: Well-characterized databases are crucial for meaningful and comparable studies, and the Food-pics_extended database is a widely used food stimulus database that has now been enriched with fiber ratings, providing important nutritional value for diet-related research.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kevin B. Comerford, Yanni Papanikolaou, Julie Miller Jones, Judith Rodriguez, Joanne Slavin, Siddhartha Angadi, Adam Drewnowski
Summary: Carbohydrate-containing crops are the major source of dietary energy globally. The quality of carbohydrate foods is impacted by various factors including proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. There is a pressing need for the development of standardized metrics and tools to assess the quality of carbohydrate foods.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Massimo Bellini, Sara Tonarelli, Federico Barracca, Francesco Rettura, Andrea Pancetti, Linda Ceccarelli, Angelo Ricchiuti, Francesco Costa, Nicola de Bortoli, Santino Marchi, Alessandra Rossi
Summary: Chronic constipation is a common diagnosis in clinical practice, and treatment typically involves lifestyle changes, increased fiber and water intake. However, recommendations in this regard often conflict with each other, and dietary studies on patients with constipation have methodological biases.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nattira On-nom, Uthaiwan Suttisansanee, Wimonphan Chathiran, Somsri Charoenkiatkul, Parunya Thiyajai, Warangkana Srichamnong
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the current knowledge and practice of agrobiodiversity in improving nutrition and health. The study focused on wild mushrooms commonly consumed in Northeastern Thailand, studying their ecology, cooking and preservation methods, and folk remedies. The findings showed that these wild mushrooms can be used for both food and medicinal purposes, as they have high levels of sugars, glucans, and carbohydrates, and a low glycemic index.
Article
Oncology
Maryam S. Farvid, Nicholas D. Spence, Bernard A. Rosner, Junaidah B. Barnett, Michelle D. Holmes
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of low-carbohydrate diets after breast cancer diagnosis on breast cancer-specific and all-cause mortality. The results showed that adherence to low-carbohydrate diets, especially plant-rich low-carbohydrate diets, was associated with improved overall survival but not breast cancer-specific survival.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lisa C. Offringa, Jennifer C. Hartle, Joseph Rigdon, Christopher D. Gardner
Summary: The study compared the quantity and sources of dietary fiber between a healthy low-fat (HLF) and healthy low-carbohydrate (HLC) diet group over 12 months. The HLF group consumed significantly more total dietary fiber than the HLC group, with non-starchy vegetables being the main source of fiber for both groups at 12 months. The HLC group obtained a significant amount of fiber from high-protein and high fat plant-based sources like nuts, seeds, and avocados.
Article
Psychiatry
Jen Unwin, Christine Delon, Heidi Giaever, Clarissa Kennedy, Molly Painschab, Frida Sandin, Charlotte Schon Poulsen, David A. Wiss
Summary: Food addiction, especially ultra-processed food addiction, is a widely discussed issue without a recognized clinical diagnosis. A clinical team offered an online program focusing on a whole food low-carbohydrate approach, educational materials, and psychosocial support for food addiction recovery. The preliminary data showed significant reductions in addiction symptoms and improvements in mental wellbeing.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Asli Devrim-Lanpir, Lee Hill, Beat Knechtle
Summary: Endurance athletes require a regular and detailed nutrition program to prepare for training/racing, endure harsh conditions, and recover effectively. Recent decades have seen an interest in new dietary approaches among endurance athletes, including vegetarian, high-fat, intermittent fasting, gluten-free, and low FODMAP diets. This review provides insights into the impact of these popular diets on endurance performance and athlete health.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Henrik Hagstrom, Linda Nystrom Hagfors, Anna Tellstrom, Rikard Hedelin, Krister Lindmark
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the dietary intake of individuals adhering to a low carbohydrate high fat (LCHF) diet. The results showed that this diet had low carbohydrate and fiber intake, while high intake of saturated fats and cholesterol.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cassie R. Bakshani, Fiona Cuskin, Neil J. Lant, Hamish C. L. Yau, William G. T. Willats, J. Grant Burgess
Summary: This study used molecular probe-based technologies to investigate the composition and relative abundance of glycans in burnt-on/baked-on (BoBo) food soil and identify enzymes that can facilitate soil breakdown. The results suggest that inclusion of xylan depolymerising enzymes in automatic dishwashing detergents may improve the cleaning of recalcitrant, plant glycan-rich BoBo soils. This study provides new insights into the composition and removal chemistry of complex, multi-component food soils.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yi An, Weitai Lu, Wenze Li, Langlang Pan, Mengzhu Lu, Igor Cesarino, Zheng Li, Wei Zeng
Summary: Dietary fiber is an important nutrient in human diet, with its content and composition varying significantly in different plant species and affected by processing methods. Understanding the composition and biosynthesis of dietary fiber in food plants is crucial for establishing daily intake reference and molecular breeding programs.
FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yi An, Weitai Lu, Wenze Li, Langlang Pan, Mengzhu Lu, Igor Cesarino, Zheng Li, Wei Zeng
Summary: Dietary fiber is an important nutrient for humans and understanding its composition and biosynthesis in food plants is crucial for establishing intake reference and molecular breeding programs. Advances in plant cell wall biology have great potential to contribute to DF-related food science research and improve the health benefits of food crops. This review focuses on a specific category of DF-cell wall carbohydrates, discussing their content, composition, structure, biosynthesis mechanism, and health impacts, and providing future directions for DF research.
FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Nessmah Sultan, Jane E. Varney, Emma P. Halmos, Jessica R. Biesiekierski, Chu K. Yao, Jane G. Muir, Peter R. Gibson, Caroline J. Tuck
Summary: This review discusses the optimal use of the FODMAP diet in different cultures, emphasizing the essential role of dietitians in implementing and managing the diet effectively.
JOURNAL OF NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Fergus Shanahan, Tarini S. Ghosh, Paul W. O'Toole
Summary: Defining a healthy microbiome in different populations is crucial, but requires improved profiling technologies and understanding the variations and influences on the microbiome among apparently healthy individuals.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Neriya Levran, Noah Levek, Bruria Sher, Noah Gruber, Arnon Afek, Efrat Monsonego-Ornan, Orit Pinhas-Hamiel
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the macronutrient and micronutrient intake and status in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) following a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD). The study included a prospective intervention clinical trial with adolescents with T1DM. The results showed that the LCD led to a decrease in carbohydrate intake, as well as energy intake from ultra-processed food and fiber intake. The intervention also resulted in improvements in BMI z-scores, waist-circumference percentile, and HbA1c levels. However, deficiencies in iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and folate were observed.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Erin J. Bertagnolli, Mindy A. Patterson, Anne Utech, Renee N. Walker
Summary: This study found that appropriate hang height and water delivery volume recommendations can improve the accuracy of enteral water delivery in patients receiving EN. The most accurate setting was delivering 500 mL at 18 in., resulting in accurate water delivery in 97.8% of runs.
NUTRITION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Francilia Brito Silva, Dawn E. Osborn, Meghan R. Owens, Tracie Kirkland, Carolyn E. Moore, Mindy A. Patterson, Wesley J. Tucker, Derek C. Miketinas, Kathleen E. Davis
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions had varying impacts on college students' access to healthy food in Texas, with changes in shopping habits being the most common. Students with low food security had lower Healthy Eating Index scores, and black students were more likely to report changes in their ability to buy food.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joy V. Nolte Fong, Derek Miketinas, Linda W. Moore, Duc T. Nguyen, Edward A. Graviss, Nadim Ajami, Mindy A. Patterson
Summary: This study presents a precise nutrition model that predicts postprandial glucose response (PPGR) in overweight women following potato consumption. A randomized crossover trial was conducted with 30 overweight women, showing that most participants had favorable PPGR to cold potatoes. The model explains 32.2% of the variance and provides a tool for optimizing dietary recommendations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Francilia de K. Brito-Silva, Wanyi Wang, Carolyn E. Moore, Cynthia Warren, Derek C. Miketinas, Wesley J. Tucker, Kathleen E. Davis
Summary: The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers TWU students face in accessing on-campus food pantries. Despite a high prevalence of food insecurity, most students reported never using the pantries, with almost half of them being unaware of their existence on campus. Barriers to accessing the pantries included issues with time, transportation, limited hours of operation, and social stigma. TWU can address these barriers by offering after-hours access, partnering with public transportation, and normalizing food assistance.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lauren R. Brink, Tonya M. Bender, Rosalind Davies, Hanqi Luo, Derek Miketinas, Neil Shah, Nik Loveridge, Gabriele Gross, Neil Fawkes
Summary: Improving maternal nutrition during pregnancy is a global concern. Current strategies often take a one-size-fits-all approach and fail to consider individual variations in nutrient needs. This review examines the importance of key nutrients for maternal and fetal health, explores the extent to which current recommendations consider individual factors, and discusses personalized strategies to bridge the gap between guidelines and real-world challenges.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Derek C. Miketinas, Wesley J. Tucker, Crystal C. Douglas, Mindy A. Patterson
Summary: This study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to estimate dietary fiber intake in US adults and examine its associations with diabetes status and glycemic outcomes. The findings showed that adults with type II diabetes had higher fiber intake compared to those without diabetes, but overall intake was suboptimal across all groups. In adults without diabetes, fiber intake was associated with improved glycemic outcomes and insulin resistance.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephanie M. Lopez-Neyman, Kathleen Davis, Namvar Zohoori, K. Shane Broughton, Carolyn E. Moore, Derek Miketinas
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cardiometabolic (CM) risk factors, as well as cardiovascular health metrics (CVHMs) among US adults and across race/ethnicity groups. The findings showed that hypertension, obesity, elevated fasting plasma glucose or hypoglycemic medication, ideal physical activity, and ideal smoking status were the most prevalent risk factors in the whole sample. Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic Blacks had higher risk for some, but not all, CVD and CM risk factors compared to non-Hispanic Whites and non-Hispanic Asians.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jason R. Bush, Jun Han, Edward C. Deehan, Scott Harding, Madhura Maiya, Joshua Baisley, David Schibli, David R. Goodlett
Summary: This study found that resistant potato starch (RPS) can reduce histamine levels and decrease the quantity of bacteria secreting histamine, while enhancing gut barrier function.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Madhura Maiya, Andrew Adorno, Sahar B. Toulabi, Wesley J. Tucker, Mindy A. Patterson
Summary: Adequate fiber in healthy dietary patterns improves cardiometabolic outcomes. Resistant starch (RS), a fermentable fiber, has varying effects on cardiometabolic outcomes. Acute trials show glycemic improvements regardless of RS type or amount, while longer trials show favorable outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) but not in those at risk for T2D. Future studies should consider matching for available carbohydrates and consider energy and fiber intake.
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Torrey D. Alexis, Deborah Unruh, Wanyi Wang, Jayna M. Dave, Derek C. Miketinas, Tzu-An Chen, Carolyn E. Moore
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the impact of a new food scholarship program on nutrient intake and dietary quality. The participants were college students, with a total of 49 participants, 78% of whom were female, 76% were single, and the average age was 28 years. The majority of participants were white (49%).
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2022)
