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Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth C. Swart, Maria van der Merwe, Joy Williams, Frederick Blaauw, Jacoba M. M. Viljoen, Catherina J. Schenck
Summary: This study investigated the nutritional status, dietary intake, and dietary diversity of waste pickers in South Africa. The findings revealed that waste pickers had poor nutritional status with monotonous starch-based diets lacking vegetables and fruits. These results reflect their precarious economic status and highlight the need to improve access and affordability of nutritious food.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Israt Jahan, Risad Sultana, Mousume Afroz, Mohammad Muhit, Nadia Badawi, Gulam Khandaker
Summary: The study provides preliminary data on the feeding characteristics, dietary intake, and nutritional status of children with cerebral palsy in rural Bangladesh. These findings are crucial for effective interventions, prevention, and management of malnutrition among children with cerebral palsy in Bangladesh and other low- and middle-income countries.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Paula Mendive Dubourdieu, Marcela Guerendiain
Summary: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have different dietary intake and nutritional status compared to typically developing children. They consume more vegetable drinks and gluten-free cereals, but less fish. Their sensory profile score is lower, and children with sensory differences consume less dairy but more cereals and protein foods.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Emad A. Al-Shameri, Ahmed H. Al-Shahethi, Sharifah W. Wafa
Summary: This study reviewed the determinants of the nutritional status of children below 5 years old in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) and found that there are various nutritional problems among these children. Different countries have different rates of malnutrition and overweight. There is a relationship between demographic, socioeconomic, and health determinants and the nutritional status of children.
SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Paula Mendive Dubourdieu, Marcela Guerendiain
Summary: This study analyzed the gut bacteria composition in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typical development (TD), and its relationship with nutritional status and dietary intake. The results showed that children with ASD had lower levels of Bifidobacterium longum and higher levels of Clostridium glycolicum compared to TD children. Additionally, excess weight children had lower levels of Roseburia. These findings highlight the significant differences in gut microbiota composition between children with ASD and TD, considering their nutritional status and dietary intake.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Masoumeh Sadeghi, Mehrdad Simani, Noushin Mohammadifard, Mohammad Talaei, Hamidreza Roohafza, Razieh Hassannejad, Nizal Sarrafzadegan
Summary: The study revealed a higher consumption of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) was associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction, while no significant association was found between other dietary fat sources and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jacob Khuri, Youfa Wang, Kendall Holden, Alyce D. Fly, Teresia Mbogori, Sarah Mueller, Jayanhi Kandiah, Mengxi Zhang
Summary: This is the first systematic review summarizing the evidence on both dietary intake and nutritional status among refugees who have resettled in non-camp settings within host countries worldwide. The study found that refugees remain vulnerable to acute food insecurity, malnutrition, and critically inadequate food and nutrient intake after migration. Comprehensive dietary and health screening, as well as culturally appropriate and sustainable nutrition education resources and interventions, are needed to improve the diet and nutrition of refugees.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
D. Logan, S. M. Wallace, J. V. Woodside, G. McKenna
Summary: The study explores the potential of nutritional salivary biomarkers in aiding nutritional status assessment, with promising results in biomarkers such as glucose, vitamin D, calcium, TAC, nitrate/nitrite, and fluoride. However, further research on these biomarkers is needed due to limited studies and varied quality.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Charlene Goosen, Jeannine Baumgartner, Nadja Mikulic, Shaun L. Barnabas, Mark F. Cotton, Michael B. Zimmermann, Renee Blaauw
Summary: The etiology of multifactorial morbidities such as undernutrition and anemia in children living with HIV on ART is poorly understood. In this study, both HIV infection and low iron stores were associated with lower height-for-age Z-scores, while HIV infection and sufficient iron stores were associated with higher levels of inflammation markers. HIV+ children with low iron stores had worse nutritional status and higher levels of subclinical inflammation compared to HIV- children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Gogojewicz, Anna Straburzynska-Lupa, Tomasz Podgorski, Paulina Frajtag, Karol Bibrowicz, Ewa Sliwicka
Summary: This descriptive study assessed the dietary intake and nutritional status of a group of Polish male futsal players. The results showed inadequate energy and carbohydrate intake, as well as excessive protein and cholesterol intake. Therefore, educating athletes and coaches about proper food choices, promoting quality foods, and using individual dietary plans is necessary.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiaojing Sharon Wu, Lina Yousif, Anna Miles, Andrea Braakhuis
Summary: Residents consuming texture-modified diets with ONS had higher intake of energy, protein, carbohydrates, and fat compared to those without ONS. However, they still fell short of their energy and carbohydrate requirements. Both groups had inadequate fibre intake and high saturated fat intake, with a significant portion of residents at risk of malnutrition.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Fayez Harash, Amin Khalaf, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Chao Chen, Imad Alrawi, Harith Al-Khafaji, Mohammed Tageldin
Summary: This study investigates the variations of the surface Moho beneath the northwestern Arabian plate using Bouguer gravity data and a 3DINVER program. The calculation results show that the maximum Moho depth is over 40 km in the western Arabian shield and the minimum depths of 16-20 km are mainly located beneath the Mediterranean Sea. The study also innovatively implements an exponential density contrast decrease in the sediment-basement interface, resulting in a more accurate representation of the subsurface structure and providing valuable insights into the geodynamic processes and seismogenic potential of the area.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ting Tian, Yuanyuan Wang, Wei Xie, Jingxian Zhang, Yunlong Ni, Xianzhen Peng, Guiju Sun, Yue Dai, Yonglin Zhou
Summary: This study aimed to identify multiple nutritional health problems among children and adolescents aged 7-17 years and analyze the relevant factors. The prevalence of wasting, overweight, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and various nutrient deficiencies were observed in the study population. Factors such as demographic characteristics, behavioral characteristics, parents' characteristics, and family characteristics were associated with these malnutrition disorders. Health education focusing on behavior intervention and nutrition education is necessary to address nutritional problems among children.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Weidong Tang, Xuebo Shao, Qi Chen, Lijun Zhu, Yanyan He, Enkui Lu
Summary: Providing severe pneumonia patients with a variety of protein-rich enteral nutrition can protect intestinal mucosal barrier function, improve gastrointestinal function, and reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal motility disorders.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Seema Thowfeek, Neha Kaul, Ibolya Nyulasi, Terence J. O'Brien, Patrick Kwan
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the dietary intake and nutritional status of children and adults with epilepsy. The findings showed that people with epilepsy had poorer dietary intake and nutritional status compared with control groups or reference standards. Limited studies suggested poorer status in epilepsy cohorts compared to non-epilepsy controls.
EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leila Cheikh Ismail, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri, Sarah Ibrahim, Habiba Ali, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Lynda M. O'Neill, Maysm N. Mohamad, Amira Kassis, Wafaa Ayesh, Samer Kharroubi, Nahla Hwalla
Summary: This study examines the nutritional status and adequacy of feeding practices among infants and toddlers aged 0-23.9 months in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The findings show a high percentage of children suffering from both undernutrition and overweight and obesity. Suboptimal feeding practices and inadequate/overconsumption of various nutrients are also observed.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joana Abou-Rizk, Theresa Jeremias, Georgiana Cocuz, Lara Nasreddine, Lamis Jomaa, Nahla Hwalla, Jan Frank, Veronika Scherbaum
Summary: The study revealed inadequate diet quality, food insecurity, and poor mental health among Syrian refugee mothers in Lebanon. Low income was significantly associated with poor diet quality and food insecurity, while anemia and nutritional status were not related to dietary diversity and food insecurity.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hadia Radwan, Hayder Hasan, Zeinab Jaafar, Nada Abbas, Eman Rashed Saif, Mahra Al Kitbi, Marwa Al Hilali, Farah Naja
Summary: A cross-sectional web-based survey conducted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) revealed widespread use of diets and dietary supplements (DDS) for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, with social media being the main source of information for DDS use.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Farah Naja, Hayder Hasan, Safiya Hassan Khadem, Maryam Ahmed Buanq, Haya Khalid Al-Mulla, Aysha Khalifa Aljassmi, MoezAlIslam Ezzat Faris
Summary: Research indicates that adherence to the Mediterranean diet among university students is associated with better sleep quality and morningness chronotype.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Farah Naja, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Nada Abbas, Sheima Saleh, Habiba Ali
Summary: This study found a low adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) among women of childbearing age in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and it was negatively associated with Environmental Footprints (EFPs). The findings suggest that the MD may be a promising dietary strategy to improve health outcomes and reduce the environmental impact.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Farah Naja, Nahla Hwalla, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Rasha Zgheib, Lara Nasreddine
Summary: This study assessed the feeding practices of infants and young children in Lebanon and identified several factors associated with these practices. The results revealed suboptimal feeding practices among Lebanese children.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Refat AlKurd, Nivine Hanash, Narmin Khalid, Dana N. Abdelrahim, Moien A. B. Khan, Lana Mahrous, Hadia Radwan, Farah Naja, Mohamed Madkour, Khaled Obaideen, Katia Abu Shihab, MoezAlIslam Faris
Summary: The effects of camel milk intake on glycemic control in patients with diabetes were analyzed in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Results showed that camel milk consumption significantly decreased HbA1c levels and insulin dose in diabetic patients, while there was a tendency to decrease fasting blood glucose. The effects of camel milk varied between different types of diabetes, and long-term consumption of camel milk could be a beneficial adjunctive therapy.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Farah Naja, Aya Chatila, Jennifer J. Ayoub, Nada Abbas, Amira Mahmoud, Mariam Ali Abdulmalik, Lara Nasreddine
Summary: This study used data from Lebanon and Qatar to examine the associations between prenatal breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, exposure, and intention and postnatal breastfeeding practices. The findings highlight the importance of improving breastfeeding attitudes and creating a supportive environment for women.
INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nahla Hwalla, Lara Chehade, Lynda M. O'Neill, Samer Kharroubi, Amira Kassis, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri, Habiba I. Ali, Sarah Ibrahim, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Maysm N. Mohamad, Wafaa Ayesh, Lara Nasreddine, Farah Naja
Summary: This study investigates the anthropometric status and food consumption patterns of children in the UAE, as well as their adherence to nutrient and dietary recommendations. Results show that a significant proportion of children suffer from stunted growth, wasting, and overweight/obesity. Many children consume excessive amounts of free sugars and saturated fats, while their intake of essential nutrients such as linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and dietary fiber is inadequate. Furthermore, low dietary adherence is seen in the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and milk/dairy. These findings highlight the need for nutritional policies to improve children's diets in the UAE.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Theresa Jeremias, Joana Abou-Rizk, Leonie Burgard, Isa Entenmann, Lara Nasreddine, Lamis Jomaa, Nahla Hwalla, Jan Frank, Veronika Scherbaum
Summary: Globally, anemia among children during complementary feeding is prevalent. A study was conducted on Syrian refugee children aged 6 to 23 months to identify the main determinants of anemia and understand the knowledge and attitudes of their mothers and Lebanese healthcare staff. The study found that 42% of the children and 20% of their mothers were anemic. Determinants of child anemia included maternal anemia, lack of knowledge about fish as a source of iron, recent illness, and inadequate consumption of iron-rich foods.
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
JingJing Z. Zhu, Jennifer Manne-Goehler, Anubha Agarwal, Silver K. Bahendeka, Albertino Damasceno, Maja E. Marcus, Sahar Saeedi Moghaddam, Sebastian Vollmer, Mark D. Huffman, David Flood
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Krystel Ouaijan, Nahla Hwalla, Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala, Emmanuel Kabengele Mpinga
Summary: This study aimed to measure the prevalence of malnutrition in adult hospitalized patients in Lebanon using the GLIM tool and explore the association between malnutrition and length of hospital stay. The study found that the prevalence of malnutrition risk was 31.2% according to NRS-2002 and 35.6% according to the GLIM criteria. Malnourished patients had a significantly longer length of hospital stay. The study recommends evidence-based interventions to address the underlying causes of malnutrition in Lebanese hospitals.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Melodie Al Daccache, Laila Al-Shaar, Abla Mehio Sibai, Hussain Ismaeel, Kamal Badr, Lara Nasreddine
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the adherence of Lebanese cardiovascular disease patients to therapeutic dietary guidelines, drug prescriptions, and physical activity recommendations, and whether such adherence differed based on sociodemographic, lifestyle, or psychosocial characteristics. The findings showed low adherence to diet, drug, and physical activity recommendations in this patient population, with several non-clinical characteristics influencing adherence, such as mental well-being, overweight and obesity, gender, and loneliness.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Victoria Miller, Julia Reedy, Frederick Cudhea, Jianyi Zhang, Peilin Shi, Josh Erndt-Marino, Jennifer Coates, Renata Micha, Patrick Webb, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This article analyzes the consumption levels of animal-source foods (ASF) globally, regionally, and nationally, revealing differences in intake among different populations and an overall increasing trend over the past few decades. The findings provide valuable information for targeting intervention, surveillance, and policy priorities.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)
