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Nutrition & Dietetics
Martin Svetnicka, Anat Sigal, Eliska Selinger, Marina Henikova, Eva El-Lababidi, Jan Gojda
Summary: This study examined the relationship between vitamin B12 levels and diet and supplementation in vegetarian and vegan children. The study found that vegetarian children may have inadequate intake of vitamin B12 through diet, while excessive supplementation can lead to hypervitaminosis B12. Further research and guidelines are needed for B12 supplementation among vegetarian and vegan children.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Roman Pawlak, Nicholas Judd, George L. Donati, Maryanne T. Perrin
Summary: This study evaluated the breast milk iodine concentration (BMIC) from vegan and vegetarian lactating mothers and found that their BMIC was generally lower, highlighting the importance of iodine supplementation for pregnant women with restricted diets during lactation.
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Serena Gandino, Agnieszka Bzikowska-Jura, Karolina Karcz, Tanya Cassidy, Aleksandra Wesolowska, Barbara Krolak-Olejnik, Daniel Klotz, Sertac Arslanoglu, Jean-Charles Picaud, Clair-Yves Boquien, Enrico Bertino, Guido E. Moro, Gillian Weaver
Summary: There is significant variability among the practices of European human milk banks towards donors following a vegan or vegetarian diet. The majority of human milk banks follow no guidelines or local guidelines, rather than international ones. Some of the practices currently in use can result in the loss of potential donors and/or nutritional deficiencies for mothers, their babies, and potentially for recipients of donor human milk. Evidence-based recommendations regarding the inclusion of these mothers in human milk donation and nutritional counselling are needed.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jean-Pierre Chouraqui
Summary: Vegetarian diets are popular worldwide, but there is a concern for the risk of micronutrient deficiencies in children. The review focuses on iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamins B12 and D intake. While more restrictive diets like vegan diets have a higher likelihood of deficiencies, the actual risk in vegetarian children is difficult to determine due to limited evidence from well-designed studies. Vitamin B12 deficiency must be considered in newborns from vegan or macrobiotic mothers and children with restrictive diets, along with iron, zinc, and iodine deficiencies. A lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet with varied intake of dairy products poses a low risk, while vegan and macrobiotic diets should be avoided during pregnancy and childhood. Education, nutrition guidance, and individual assessment for supplementation are needed.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Noelia Maria Rodriguez-Martin, Patricia Cordoba, Beatriz Sarria, Vito Verardo, Justo Pedroche, Angela Alcala-Santiago, Belen Garcia-Villanova, Esther Molina-Montes
Summary: This study analyzes the nutritional quality of plant-based foods in the Spanish market and compares them with animal-based foods. Plant-based foods generally have higher fiber and carbohydrate content, but lower protein and saturated fat content compared to animal-based foods. However, there are also drawbacks in plant-based foods that could impact nutritional health.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Malgorzata A. Desmond, Jakub G. Sobiecki, Maciej Jaworski, Pawel Pludowski, Jolanta Antoniewicz, Meghan K. Shirley, Simon Eaton, Janusz Ksiazyk, Mario Cortina-Borja, Bianca De Stavola, Mary Fewtrell, Jonathan C. K. Wells
Summary: Plant-based diets, particularly vegan diets, show potential benefits for cardiovascular health in children, but may also lead to nutritional deficiencies and lower bone mineral content. Vegetarian children have a less favorable cardiometabolic risk profile compared to omnivores. Further research is needed to optimize the benefits of plant-based diets in children.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luciana Baroni, Ettore Pelosi, Francesca Giampieri, Maurizio Battino
Summary: The VegPlate for Sports is a practical tool for nutrition professionals to plan diets for vegetarian athletes, taking into account their energy, carbohydrate, and protein needs.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jing-Wun Lu, Luo-Hua Yu, Yu-Kang Tu, Hung-Yu Cheng, Li-Yu Chen, Ching-Hui Loh, Tai-Li Chen
Summary: Inconsistencies exist in studies examining the association of vegetarian diets with stroke incidence, with no significant relationship found between adhering to vegetarian dietary patterns and the risk of incident stroke. Subgroup analyses suggest that studies conducted in Asia and those with a mean baseline age of participants 50-65 years showed a lower risk of stroke in vegetarians. Further well-designed studies are needed to provide more conclusive evidence on this topic.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Michael Jeitler, Maximilian Andreas Storz, Nico Steckhan, Dorothea Matthiae, Justina Dressler, Etienne Hanslian, Daniela A. Koppold, Farid I. Kandil, Andreas Michalsen, Christian S. Kessler
Summary: Plant-based diets have many health benefits but can lead to micronutrient deficiencies if not planned adequately. A survey of healthcare professionals attending a plant-based nutrition congress found that most vegan participants supplemented with vitamin B12, but other supplements were less commonly used. Despite awareness of health risks and official dietary recommendations, supplement use and laboratory testing were moderate among vegan healthcare professionals.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Frederic Leroy, Fabien Abraini, Ty Beal, Paula Dominguez-Salas, Pablo Gregorini, Pablo Manzano, Jason Rowntree, Stephan van Vliet
Summary: Animal source foods are evolutionarily appropriate for humans, providing essential nutrients for development and function. However, debates exist regarding their health and environmental impacts, which vary based on cultural contexts and management practices. Well-managed livestock farming can contribute to ecosystem and soil health, while providing high-quality food through resource upcycling. However, mitigation is required to address negative impacts associated with certain production methods.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Merle Roeren, Anna Kordowski, Christian Sina, Martin Smollich
Summary: This study investigated the choline intake of pregnant women in Germany and found that the majority did not meet the adequate intake. Omnivores had a significantly higher intake than vegetarians/vegans. There is a need to improve choline supply for pregnant women.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marta Kolbuszewska, Jo Anderson, Marina Milyavskaya
Summary: Previous studies have shown a relationship between autonomous motivation and behavior maintenance in the context of healthy eating, exercise, and diet maintenance. This study examined the relationship between autonomous motivation and dietary goal progress in individuals transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan diet, highlighting the importance of within-person fluctuations over time.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Justyna Golebiowska, Anna Zimny-Zajac, Sebastian Makuch, Mateusz Drozdz, Krzysztof Dudek, Joanna Zorawska, Grzegorz Mazur, Siddarth Agrawal
Summary: Proper nutrition plays a beneficial role in preventing chronic diseases, but the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced nutritional habits and increased the occurrence of diseases. Male gender and vegetarian diet are associated with a higher risk of hypertension and diabetes, while a reduced-sodium diet is linked to a decreased incidence of COVID-19.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christopher F. Jensen
Summary: Children and adolescents on plant-based diets, especially those on vegan and macrobiotic diets, may have lower levels of vitamin B-12 and may be at risk of developing vitamin B-12 deficiency.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Grace Austin, Jessica J. A. Ferguson, Manohar L. Garg
Summary: This study systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of plant-based dietary patterns on body weight, BMI, and waist circumference in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The findings showed that compared to regular meat-eating diets, plant-based dietary patterns significantly reduced body weight, BMI, and waist circumference, providing evidence for the implementation of these dietary patterns for better management of central adiposity in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ting Meng, Maryanne T. Perrin, Jonathan C. Allen, Jason Osborne, Frances Jones, April D. Fogleman
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2016)
Article
Nursing
Maryanne Tigchelaar Perrin, L. Suzanne Goodell, April Fogleman, Hannah Pettus, Amanda L. Bodenheimer, Aunchalee E. L. Palmquist
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2016)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maryanne T. Perrin, April D. Fogleman, David S. Newburg, Jonathan C. Allen
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2017)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
April D. Fogleman, Ting Meng, Jason Osborne, Maryanne T. Perrin, Frances Jones, Jonathan C. Allen
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Maryanne T. Perrin
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2018)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hannah R. Schlotterer, Maryanne T. Perrin
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maryanne T. Perrin, Roman Pawlak, Lisa L. Dean, Amber Christis, Linda Friend
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Nursing
Erica Wilson, Maryanne Tigchelaar Perrin, April Fogleman, Ellen Chetwynd
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2015)
Article
Nursing
Maryanne Tigchelaar Perrin, Erica Wilson, Ellen Chetwynd, April Fogleman
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2015)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ashley John, Ruichen Sun, Lisa Maillart, Andrew Schaefer, Erin Hamilton Spence, Maryanne T. Perrin
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Hannah R. Schlotterer, Boriana Parvez, Maryanne T. Perrin
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2019)
Review
Nursing
Aunchalee E. L. Palmquist, Maryanne T. Perrin, Diana Cassar-Uhl, Karleen D. Gribble, Angela B. Bond, Tanya Cassidy
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2019)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Cosmina Mandru, Maryanne T. Perrin, Radha Iyer, Dionysios Liveris, Ira Schwartz, Gad Alpan, Boriana Parvez
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hope K. Lima, Montana Wagner-Gillespie, Maryanne T. Perrin, April D. Fogleman
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION
(2017)