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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Alan de Brauw, Sylvan Herskowitz
Summary: This study examines the evolving dietary patterns in Nigeria using household consumption data from 2011 to 2016. It shows that consumption of highly processed foods at home has decreased while food consumed away from home has increased significantly. Estimates of food expenditure elasticities for different food types are sensitive to different estimation approaches, and the study emphasizes the importance of panel methods and household fixed effects to control for confounding factors. The research also suggests that removing variation explained by time-invariant household factors can lead to more linear relationships between food budget shares and overall food expenditure levels.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carolina Constantin, Mihaela Surcel, Adriana Munteanu, Monica Neagu, Jean Christopher Chamcheu
Summary: Psoriasis, an autoimmune chronic inflammatory skin condition, is influenced by genetic factors, immune disturbances, and environmental factors, especially the Western lifestyle and overall diet. Obesity is identified as a significant risk factor for psoriasis, aggravating the disease, while weight reduction can improve clinical outcomes. The connection between obesity and psoriasis lies in the pro-inflammatory effects of white adipose tissue, which is an important endocrine organ. This paper emphasizes the importance of nutrition strategies in psoriasis management.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
B. Abiri, F. Hosseinpanah, Z. Seifi, S. Amini, Majid Valizadeh
Summary: This systematic review examines the potential dietary factors that may contribute to the development of sarcopenic obesity in the elderly population. The study found that appropriate intake of calories, macronutrients, micronutrients, antioxidant nutrients, vegetables, fruits, and overall dietary quality have been shown to be effective in preventing and treating sarcopenic obesity. A combination of hypocaloric diet and high protein intake may be necessary for managing both obesity and sarcopenia in older individuals.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gertrude Ecklu-Mensah, Jack Gilbert, Suzanne Devkota
Summary: Diet plays a crucial role in shaping the gut microbiota, with dietary selection pressures throughout life influencing the composition and diversity of microorganisms. Personalized dietary solutions should be tailored to an individual's personal history and nutritional needs.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Luigi Barrea, Ludovica Verde, Claudia Vetrani, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: The study found that evening chronotype is associated with more severe insulin resistance and unhealthy eating habits in women with PCOS.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
A. E. Tedstone, C. Sabry-Grant, E. Hung, L. B. Levy
Summary: Obesity is a significant burden on the UK healthcare system, with high prevalence rates and inadequate adherence to dietary recommendations. The government has implemented various policies to address diet-related health issues and obesity, but the complexity of the food environment requires further governmental action.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Luigi Barrea, Ludovica Verde, Daniel Simancas-Racines, Ana Karina Zambrano, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Annamaria Colao, Silvia Savastano, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: The study found that high adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with the metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) phenotype. Additionally, it was suggested that a specific cut-off of the PREDIMED score could be used to differentiate patients with MUO/MHO phenotypes, helping to identify those at higher cardiovascular risk who may require specific dietary interventions.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Carmen Monthe-Dreze, Izzuddin M. Aris, Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman, Nitin Shivappa, James R. Hebert, Emily Oken, Sarbattama Sen
Summary: Prenatal psychosocial stress and nutrition may program offspring adiposity, but their combined longitudinal associations in the offspring are poorly understood.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Luigi Barrea, Massimiliano Caprio, Dario Tuccinardi, Eleonora Moriconi, Laura Di Renzo, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Annamaria Colao, Silvia Savastano
Summary: Cancer cells predominantly utilize aerobic glycolysis for metabolism. This characteristic has led to the hypothesis that dietary manipulation, such as a ketogenic diet, can influence tumor treatment and prognosis. The effectiveness of the ketogenic diet in cancer management may be attributed to various mechanisms, beyond the originally proposed glucose/insulin signaling inhibition. A qualified nutritionist is essential in managing the potential complications of this dietary therapy.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matthew N. Ahmadi, Elif Inan-Eroglu, Gita D. Mishra, Amanda Salis, Emmanuel Stamatakis
Summary: This study examined the association between changes in physical activity and diet with obesity development and changes in body fat percentage, body mass index, and waist circumference. The results showed that increasing physical activity combined with improving diet was most effective in reducing the risk of obesity. Improvements in physical activity or diet mutually attenuated the deleterious associations of the other behavior's deterioration.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Albandari A. Almutairi, Waheeba E. Ahmed, Raya Algonaiman, Raghad M. Alhomaid, Mona S. Almujaydil, Sami A. Althwab, Ard ElShifa M. Elhassan, Hassan Mirghani Mousa
Summary: Obesity is a major health concern, and this study found that boiled parsley extracts have the potential to fight against obesity by reducing body weight and blood lipid levels.
Article
Oncology
Violet Kayamba
Summary: Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) cancers are common and have significant associations with certain types of food. Fruit and vegetables are believed to reduce UGI cancer risk, while processed foods increase the risk. Specific diets may be associated with reduced cancer risk, but their effectiveness in high-risk locations is unclear.
SEMINARS IN CANCER BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Giovanna Muscogiuri, Luigi Barrea, Federica Campolo, Emilia Sbardella, Concetta Sciammarella, Maria Grazia Tarsitano, Filomena Bottiglieri, Annamaria Colao, Antongiulio Faggiano
Summary: Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms, and nutrition plays an important role in their management. Malnutrition negatively impacts on rates of complications, hospitalization, hospital stay, costs and mortality. Ketogenic diet (KD) is a promising approach as an adjuvant cancer therapy and can sensitize most cancers to standard treatment by exploiting the reprogramed metabolism of cancer cells.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Valeria Calcaterra, Elvira Verduci, Michele Ghezzi, Hellas Cena, Martina Chiara Pascuzzi, Corrado Regalbuto, Rossella Lamberti, Virginia Rossi, Matteo Manuelli, Alessandra Bosetti, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti
Summary: There is a connection between asthma and obesity, with diet playing a significant role in asthma development. Early nutritional intervention may play a critical role in preventing and managing asthma associated with obesity.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Luigi Barrea, Massimiliano Caprio, Elisabetta Camajani, Ludovica Verde, Ausilia Elce, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Florencia Ceriani, Gabriela Cucalon, Eloisa Garcia-Velasquez, Marwan El Ghoch, Annamaria Colao, Silvia Savastano, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease associated with multiple comorbidities. Obesity is a risk factor for the onset and severity of psoriasis. The very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) has shown significant effects in reducing inflammatory processes.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Craig Johns, Wendy J. Umberger, Pamela Lyon, Rio Maligalig
Summary: This study aims to understand changes in urban Fijian food shopping behavior and its implications for the local food industry by identifying different consumer groups. Cluster analysis identified five distinct urban household clusters based on food shopping behavior, with the highest income cluster preferring to buy fresh fruit and vegetables from modern supermarkets rather than the traditional market. This growth in supermarkets raises concerns for local smallholder farmers who rely on traditional market channels. The study highlights the importance of understanding the transformation of the retail food industry and its impact on smallholder farmers in Fiji, providing insights for other small island developing states (SIDS).
JOURNAL OF AGRIBUSINESS IN DEVELOPING AND EMERGING ECONOMIES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tri Wahyu Nugroho, Nuhfil Hanani, Hery Toiba, Sujarwo Sujarwo
Summary: There is a significant impact of social capital on subjective well-being, but the effect differs between urban and rural areas. Social capital has a greater influence on subjective well-being for urban residents, while it is more significant for happiness among rural residents. Developing social capital in rural areas is recommended to improve well-being.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Moh Shadiqur Rahman, Wen-Chi Huang, Hery Toiba, Anthon Efani
Summary: This study investigates the impact of climate change adaptation on household food security for small-scale fishermen. Using two different approaches, the study finds that climate change adaptation has a positive effect on household food security, with adaptation intensity being an important factor.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lenka Malek, Wendy J. Umberger, Shao-Jia Zhou, Elisabeth Huynh, Maria Makrides
Summary: This study investigates the factors influencing the importance of nutrients when choosing dietary supplement products for pregnancy among pregnant women. The findings suggest that prior awareness of health benefits and providing information on health benefits at the point-of-purchase are effective in increasing the importance of folate and iodine.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Christian Genova, Wendy Umberger, Suzie Newman, Alexandra Peralta
Summary: The study identified four distinct food choice factors: Natural and healthy, Familiarity, Balanced diet, and Convenience, as well as two distinct consumer clusters: Health-conscious households and Pragmatic households. Health-conscious households prioritize Balanced diet and Natural and healthy, while Pragmatic households prioritize Convenience and Familiarity.
JOURNAL OF AGRIBUSINESS IN DEVELOPING AND EMERGING ECONOMIES
(2022)
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Economics
Hery Toiba, Anthon Efani, Moh Shadiqur Rahman, Tri Wahyu Nugroho, Dwi Retnoningsih
Summary: This study investigated changes in food consumption and shopping patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. The findings showed that people tended to cook at home, stock food products, opt for healthier diets, and waste less food. These new trends were associated with socio-demographic characteristics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hari Wahyu Wijayanto, Kai-An Lo, Hery Toiba, Moh Shadiqur Rahman
Summary: This study examines the factors influencing farmers' adoption of agroforestry and its impact on their welfare. The findings suggest that agroforestry adoption is influenced by land type, farmers' age and education, and their participation in social activities, cooperatives, and farmers' groups. Adopting agroforestry has a positive impact on farmers' subjective well-being, as indicated by higher life satisfaction and happiness.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Rida Akzar, Wendy Umberger, Alexandra Peralta
Summary: This study aims to understand the technology adoption status of smallholder farmers and identifies factors influencing adoption through the formation of two unique clusters. The Low awareness/low adoption cluster was characterized by older age, lower education level, smaller and less profitable dairy enterprises, and less contact with relevant organizations and extension staff. Farmers face multilayered and heterogeneous constraints to adopting dairy technologies.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jaisy Aghniarahim Putritamara, Budi Hartono, Hery Toiba, Hamidah Nayati Utami, Moh Shadiqur Rahman, Dewi Masyithoh
Summary: This study examined the impact of Dynamic Capabilities (DC) and Digital Transformation (DT) on Business Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The research utilized cross-sectional data from 388 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the beekeeping industry in Indonesia. Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis using SmartPLS 3.0 software was employed to analyze the data. The study found that DC plays a crucial role in enhancing MSMEs' DT, but the effect of DT on firm resilience was only significant for micro, small, and medium-sized family businesses.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lenka Malek, Wendy J. Umberger
Summary: Various plant-based protein products are being developed to meet the demand for healthier and more environmentally sustainable alternatives to animal-based protein. However, consumer preferences vary greatly and are influenced by factors such as taste, price, familiarity, and health benefits. This study identified six consumer segments, including those indifferent to protein source, open to all alternatives, preferring plant-based alternatives, averse to some novel alternatives, preferring some plant-based alternatives, and averse to all alternatives.
Article
Ecology
Moh Shadiqur Rahman, Wen-Chi Huang, Hery Toiba, Jaisy Aghniarahim Putritamara, Tri Wahyu Nugroho, Moh Saeri
Summary: Climate change adaptation is crucial for sustaining fishers' livelihood and well-being. This study investigates the effect of climate change adaptation on fishers' subjective well-being, proxied by happiness and life satisfaction. Using data from 301 smallholder fishers in East Java, Indonesia, the results show that adaptation to climate change significantly improves fishers' happiness and life satisfaction. The study suggests promoting climate change adaptation among smallholder fishers to enhance their subjective well-being and boost economic development in the sector.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Hery Toiba, Arif Yustian Maulana Noor, Moh Shadiqur Rahman, Fitria Dina Riana
Summary: Contract farming schemes are crucial for farmers, but many quit due to the lack of consideration for their preferences. This study analyzes farmers' preferences for organic rice contract farming schemes, providing management implications for maintaining existing farmers and information on key contract characteristics for attracting new farmers.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Tri Wahyu Nugroho, Moh Shadiqur Rahman, Hery Toiba, Novil Dedy Andriatmoko, Rachman Hartono, Mohammad Ilyas Shaleh
Summary: This study estimates the effect of financial literacy on village-owned enterprises' performance in Indonesia and finds that financial literacy significantly improves firm performance, especially for non-agricultural enterprises.
COGENT SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Rida Akzar, Alexandra Peralta, Wendy Umberger
Summary: This study examined the effects of adopting dairy feed technology bundles on milk production of smallholder dairy farmers. The findings indicate that adopting technology bundles has positive and robust effects on milk production, with gradual positive effects between non-adoption and the adoption of different bundles of technologies.
JOURNAL OF AGRIBUSINESS IN DEVELOPING AND EMERGING ECONOMIES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christian Genova, Wendy Umberger, Alexandra Peralta, Suzie Newman, Di Zeng
Summary: This study examines the association between smallholder vegetable production and child nutrition outcomes in rural Vietnam. The findings suggest that vegetable production has a significant indirect association with children's nutrition status via market participation, and it particularly benefits girls' height and weight indicators.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
