Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Krupa Thammaiah Kombanda, Claire Margerison, Alison Booth, Anthony Worsley
Summary: Young Australian adults exhibit high consumption of Energy Dense and Nutrient Poor (EDNP) foods, and socio-psychological factors and food related lifestyle are important factors influencing their consumption. The existing research framework may need to be further extended to explain their consumption behavior.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Megan W. Bourassa, Steven A. Abrams, Jose M. Belizan, Erick Boy, Gabriela Cormick, Carolina Diaz Quijano, Sarah Gibson, Filomena Gomes, G. Justus Hofmeyr, Jean Humphrey, Klaus Kraemer, Keith Lividini, Lynnette M. Neufeld, Cristina Palacios, Julie Shlisky, Prashanth Thankachan, Salvador Villalpando, Connie M. Weaver
Summary: Calcium intake remains inadequate in many low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa and South Asia. Food-based approaches, such as promoting calcium-rich animal-source and plant foods, improving food processing techniques, fortifying staple foods with calcium, and biofortification, can be effective methods to improve calcium intake and bioavailability, particularly among pregnant women and children.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Lisa Sossen, Maxine Bonham, Judi Porter
Summary: This systematic review with meta-analyses demonstrates that fortified menus may significantly increase energy and protein intake in nursing home residents compared to standard menus. Some studies showed improvements in weight and nutritional status of residents with fortified diets.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tian Wang, Allison Grech, Hasthi U. Dissanayake, Sinead Boylan, Michael R. Skilton
Summary: The research suggests that replacing traditional foods with environmentally sustainable alternatives can significantly reduce carbon emissions, increase folate and fiber intake, while not compromising iron intake. Substituting tofu, legumes, and nuts for meat can reduce environmental impact without compromising nutrient adequacy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlene S. Starck, Michelle Blumfield, Tim Keighley, Skye Marshall, Peter Petocz, Elif Inan-Eroglu, Kylie Abbott, Tim Cassettari, Ajmol Ali, Carol Wham, Rozanne Kruger, Geoff Kira, Flavia Fayet-Moore
Summary: The study found that selecting nutritious, low-cost foods can improve diet quality and affordability for the population in New Zealand, particularly for low and medium socioeconomic status households. By using substitution modeling, the processing levels of foods were also evaluated, suggesting that some ultra-processed foods may provide a valuable source of low-cost nutrition for food insecure populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tora Mitra-Ganguli, Wolfgang H. Pfeiffer, Jenny Walton
Summary: Nutrient enriched crops have been developed through biofortification to benefit the world's most vulnerable populations. The success of their scaling depends on commercial demand and compliance with regulations. Existing food labeling provisions are sufficient for the marketing of conventionally bred nutrient enriched crops. Emphasizing the natural source of vitamins and minerals is the most effective way to promote healthier products to consumers.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Danielle Greenberg, Adam Drewnowski, Richard Black, Jan A. Weststrate, Marianne O'Shea
Summary: Improving nutrient density in processed foods is key to meeting WHO Sustainable Development Goals. PepsiCo's Nutrition Criteria (PNC) is an internal nutrient profiling model designed to guide and monitor improvements in food and beverage quality. By using this model, product changes have been made to align with WHO transparency goals.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Illescas-Zarate, Carolina Batis, Ivonne Ramirez-Silva, Rossana Torres-Alvarez, Juan A. Rivera, Tonatiuh Barrientos-Gutierrez
Summary: The study modeling the effect of the NEDF tax on Mexican children showed a potential decrease in body weight, BMI, and prevalence of overweight and obesity, indicating that fiscal instruments could be effective in reducing the prevalence of obesity in children.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kosuke Motoki, Jaewoo Park, Charles Spence, Carlos Velasco
Summary: Research suggests that situational factors such as social companions and dining venues can influence consumer acceptance of novel/unfamiliar foods, with different types of foods being affected in different ways. Eating with friends and attending food festivals play a significant role in increasing the anticipated acceptance of certain novel foods, while expected emotions also play a role in consumer acceptance.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Michal Folwarczny, Tobias Otterbring, Valdimar Sigurdsson, Agata Gasiorowska
Summary: The studies show that winter cues can influence people's preference for energy-dense foods, with this effect potentially differing between women and men. This suggests that humans have developed gender-specific responses to perceived cues of food scarcity in evolutionary terms.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ana Deaconu, Peter R. Berti, Donald C. Cole, Genevieve Mercille, Malek Batal
Summary: Rural Ecuadorians are experiencing a double burden of malnutrition, with foods from their own production and social economy being relatively nutrient-rich, while market foods are calorie-rich. Consumption of foods from own production is associated with better nutrient adequacy and moderation, whereas market food consumption is associated with a worse performance on both aspects. Agroecological farmers obtained a higher percentage of their calories from own production and social economy compared to reference neighbors, indicating that sustainable farming initiatives like agroecology may support healthier diets in the region.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yuko Caballero, Konomi Matakawa, Ai Ushiwata, Tomoko Akatsuka, Noriko Sudo
Summary: A national strategy for obesity prevention has been implemented in Paraguay due to the high prevalence of overweight adults and children. This study analyzed data from a food frequency questionnaire and one-day weighed food records to identify obesity-causing factors in the rural area of Pirapo. The results showed that certain foods like sandwiches, hamburgers, and bread were positively correlated with BMI, while others like pizza and fried bread had a negative correlation in males. Similarly, different factors were found in females.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elly Steenbergen, Anne Krijger, Janneke Verkaik-Kloosterman, Liset E. M. Elstgeest, Sovianne ter Borg, Koen F. M. Joosten, Caroline T. M. van Rossum
Summary: Improving dietary habits at a young age can prevent adverse health outcomes. A study on Dutch toddlers found that while most had adequate nutrient intake, there were high and low intake levels for certain nutrients. Many toddlers used dietary supplements and consumed mainly unhealthy products, indicating a need for a shift towards a healthier diet to prevent negative health impacts.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Marta Gallardo-Fernandez, Marina Gonzalez-Ramirez, Ana B. Cerezo, Ana M. Troncoso, M. Carmen Garcia-Parrilla
Summary: This study evaluated the dietary intake of hydroxytyrosol (HT) in the European population by compiling scattered literature data. Olives, olive oil, and wine were identified as the main sources of HT. The estimated average intake varied among EU countries, with Greece showing the highest intake and Austria the lowest. The low estimated intake suggests that the use of HT as a food ingredient is feasible and offers new possibilities for utilizing waste products from olive oil and olive production.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yusentha Balakrishna, Samuel Manda, Henry Mwambi, Averalda van Graan
Summary: This study identified nutrient co-occurrence patterns within the South African FCDB and found eight nutrient patterns and similar food patterns, which were consistent with and supported the South African food-based dietary guidelines and the national salt regulations.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mandy W. M. Gijzen, Sanne P. A. Rasing, Daan H. M. Creemers, Filip Smit, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Derek De Beurs
Summary: This study used network analysis to identify the central symptoms of adolescent depression and found that loneliness was a key factor contributing to suicide ideation. Adolescents with suicide ideation scored higher on depression symptoms but had similar network structures to those without suicide ideation. The study suggests that loneliness should be considered in preventative efforts for adolescent depression and suicide ideation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Substance Abuse
Tessa Scheffers-van Schayck, Ajla Mujcic, Roy Otten, Rutger Engels, Marloes Kleinjan
Summary: The meta-analysis showed that smoking cessation interventions tailored to parents of children aged 0-18 years have a modest effect, with a higher percentage of parents in the intervention group reporting abstinence compared to the control group. Further research is needed to explore ways to improve the effectiveness of these interventions in controlling tobacco use and public health.
EUROPEAN ADDICTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Janette de Goede, Kerstin G. van der Mark-Reeuwijk, Kees P. Braun, Saskia le Cessie, Sarah Durston, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Anna E. Goudriaan, Karel G. M. Moons, Wilma A. M. Vollebergh, Taco J. de Vries, Reinout W. Wiers, Jaap Oosterlaan
Summary: Alcohol consumption in young people may negatively affect brain function and development, including abnormal gray matter development and increased risk of alcohol use disorder. Current evidence on white matter, brain activity, cognitive function, and educational achievement remains limited or unclear.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Karlijn W. J. de Jonge-Heesen, Sanne P. A. Rasing, Ad A. Vermulst, Ron H. J. Scholte, Kim M. van Ettekoven, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Daan H. M. Creemers
Summary: The recent RCT study showed that depression prevention programs in schools can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents, with a larger decrease in anxiety symptoms in the intervention group compared to the control group. Additionally, somatic symptoms and socially prescribed perfectionism decreased significantly in the intervention group, while suicidality decreased significantly in the control group, indicating potential benefits of the prevention approach.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Denise H. M. Bodden, Marieke W. H. van den Heuvel, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Carmen D. Dirksen
Summary: This study investigated the cost-of-illness of subclinical depressive symptoms among adolescents in the Netherlands, finding that these symptoms cost the Dutch society more than euro42 million annually. The high societal costs and risk of future costs suggest the need for cost-effective prevention programmes.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emilie L. M. Ruiter, Gerdine A. J. Fransen, Marloes Kleinjan, Koos van der Velden, Gerard R. M. Molleman, Rutger C. M. E. Engels
Summary: The consistency of parents in applying energy balance-related behavior rules is associated with their education level, ethnic background, and their children's behaviors and risk of overweight.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mandy W. M. Gijzen, Sanne P. A. Rasing, Daan H. M. Creemers, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Filip Smit
Summary: School-based prevention programs targeting known risk factors of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents show some promise in reducing these issues in the short term, but more research is needed to assess long-term effectiveness. The results indicate that addressing risk factors can have a significant impact on suicidal behaviors, while effectiveness on suicidal ideation appears to be equal regardless of risk factor targeting.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ajla Mujcic, Matthijs Blankers, Brigitte Boon, Anne H. Berman, Heleen Riper, Margriet van Laar, Rutger Engels
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a digital alcohol moderation intervention, MyCourse, compared to a noninteractive digital brochure for cancer survivors. The results showed that both interventions led to a reduction in alcohol use at 6 months, with no significant differences between the groups. However, the cost-effectiveness analysis showed that MyCourse led to a larger reduction in drinking units over time at lower societal costs.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Marieke W. H. van den Heuvel, Denise H. M. Bodden, Filip Smit, Yvonne Stikkelbroek, John R. Weisz, Mirjam Moerbeek, Rutger C. M. E. Engels
Summary: This study investigated the relative effectiveness of dismantled Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and found that one module of three sessions may not be sufficient to reduce depressive symptoms. The sequencing of the modules did not significantly influence outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ajla Mujcic, Matthijs Blankers, Brigitte Boon, Irma M. Verdonck-de Leeuw, Filip Smit, Margriet van Laar, Rutger Engels
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a digital interactive smoking cessation intervention compared to a noninteractive web-based information brochure for cancer survivors. The results showed no difference in quit rates between the two groups at 6 months, but the MyCourse group had a greater reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked at 12 months. However, MyCourse was more expensive and did not show a differential effect on quality-adjusted life years.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Anouk Tuijnman, Marloes Kleinjan, Merlijn Olthof, Evert Hoogendoorn, Isabela Granic, Rutger C. M. E. Engels
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of Moving Stories as a stigma reduction program among adolescents. Participants in the program showed improvements in personal stigma. The majority of participants had high engagement with the game and expressed satisfaction with it.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emilie L. M. Ruiter, Gerard R. M. Molleman, Marloes Kleinjan, Jannis T. Kraiss, Peter M. ten Klooster, Koos van der Velden, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Gerdine A. J. Fransen
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an online parenting program on improving energy balance-related behaviors of children and parenting skills. The results showed that the program had no significant beneficial effects on the primary outcomes. However, parents were generally satisfied with the program. Further research is needed to explore the use of this program in high-risk groups.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tajda Laure, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Danielle Remmerswaal, Donna Spruijt-Metz, Stefan Konigorski, Marilisa Boffo
Summary: This study aims to investigate the intended effects of a mobile app intervention and how participants engage with it. A microrandomized trial and interviews are used to gather data. Preliminary results show that most participants completed the first phase of the intervention. The findings will provide insights into the functioning of the intervention and areas for improvement, as well as the impact on the distal outcomes.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Lieke A. M. W. Wijnhoven, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Patrick Onghena, Roy Otten, Daan H. M. Creemers
Summary: The study found that cognitive behavioral therapy did not have a specific additive effect in decreasing anxiety of children with ASD playing the video game Mindlight, but some children did experience a stabilization in anxiety levels during CBT sessions.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Naomi Myburgh, Helene Loxton, Rutger C. M. E. Engels
Summary: The development of culturally relevant screening measures for mental health interventions in marginalized, transcultural settings faces challenges in consistent application of cross-cultural adaptation methods and validation strategies. Context-specific interpretations of measure items may be lost in translation-heavy approaches, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive, community-based evaluative methods in existing screening measures.
TRANSCULTURAL PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Hugues Piloquet, Benoit Berge, Pascal Maigret, Veronique Hospital
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effects of environmental factors on eating behavior and food intake in toddlers. The results showed that food fussiness was more common in older children, children conceived with medical assistance, children exposed to distractions during meals, rewarded by parents to finish meals, free to eat at will, and those who ate only occasionally with the whole family. Unsatisfactory dietary diversification was not significantly associated with any variable.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Victoria Norton, Julie A. Lovegrove, Marcus Tindall, Julia Rodriguez Garcia, Stella Lignou
Summary: The UK's aging population requires promotion of balanced nutrition, with a particular focus on increasing dietary fiber intake. Surveys involving older adults showed their willingness to learn about dietary fiber and the need for accessible information. Educational materials proved effective in engaging older adults and were perceived as useful. A holistic approach, involving support from various sources, can aid in improving dietary fiber consumption and overall health outcomes among older adults.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Gary J. Farkas, Paige M. Cunningham, Alicia M. Sneij, John E. Hayes, Mark S. Nash, Arthur S. Berg, David R. Gater, Barbara J. Rolls
Summary: Overeating associated with neurogenic obesity after spinal cord injury (SCI) may be related to how persons with SCI experience satiation, their eating frequency, and the context in which they eat their meals. Those with SCI rely less on physiological satiation cues for meal termination and instead rely more on hedonic cues. There are differences in meal contexts and eating frequency between SCI individuals and controls, with SCI individuals consuming fewer meals but having a higher overall eating frequency due to increased snacking. These factors likely contribute to overeating associated with neurogenic obesity after SCI.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Shana Adise, Kerri N. Boutelle, Panteha Hayati Rezvan, Eric Kan, Kyung E. Rhee, Michael I. Goran, Elizabeth R. Sowell
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between executive functions and cognition during adolescence, and the intake of fat and sugar two years later. The study found that higher impulsivity and reward-seeking behaviors were related to greater fat and sugar intake in males, while higher negative urgency and BMI were related to greater intake in both sexes. These findings suggest that individuals with certain traits may be more at risk for weight gain due to overconsumption of unhealthy foods.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Claire Margerison, Gozde Aydin, Christel Larsson, Alison Booth, Anthony Worsley, Janandani Nanayakkara
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns resulted in changes in food accessibility and availability, leading to shifts in food habits and behaviors among people worldwide. A study conducted in Australia examined the self-reported changes in food habits and behaviors of adults during the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. The majority of respondents reported developing positive food habits, such as trying new recipes, cooking from scratch, and reducing take-away meals. The study also found that family involvement in food preparation and eating together increased during the restrictions. However, there were negative experiences, including difficulties in purchasing certain foods and limited access to food outlets.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Betsy Cogan, Jamie A. Cooper
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effect of dietary sweetness on appetite in adults with and without obesity. The results showed that the response of ghrelin to unsweetened rinses was energy-specific for all adults, while rinses containing sucralose led to greater cephalic phase cholecystokinin release in adults with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m(2).
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Rebecca Gregson, Jared Piazza, Heather Shaw
Summary: Recent scholarship has identified a group of individuals who self-identify as anti-vegan, and they have distinct dietarian identities and ideological profiles. Anti-vegans show higher levels of commitment to their dietary patterns compared to omnivores, and they also score higher on various ideological measures.
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Gibson Weydmann, Patricia Maidana Miguel, Nour Hakim, Laurette Dube, Patricia Pelufo Silveira, Lisiane Bizarro
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between obesity and overweight with reinforcement learning performance. It was found that obesity might be associated with impairments in utilizing aversive outcomes to change behavior, but further research is needed to confirm this association.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Laura Kudlek, Rebecca A. Jones, Carly Hughes, Robbie Duschinsky, Andrew Hill, Rebecca Richards, Megan Thompson, Ann Vincent, Simon J. Griffin, Amy L. Ahern
Summary: This study explored how participants of an ACT-based weight management intervention (WMI) experience emotional eating and highlighted the importance of self-awareness and alternative coping strategies in improving emotional eating. It also emphasized the need for ongoing and personalized interventions to support individuals with external locus of control and complex emotional eating experiences.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Stefanie C. Landwehr, Monika Hartmann
Summary: This study examines the influence of peers on children's snack purchasing decisions, finding that the presence of peers strongly impacts children's brand awareness and price perception, highlighting the crucial role of social influence in shaping children's decision-making processes.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Rao Yuan, Shaosheng Jin, Wenchao Wu
Summary: This study examines the interactive effects of information and consumer trust on consumer preferences for organic food. The results show that consumers are willing to pay a higher price for organic food, especially those with higher levels of trust. The introduction of information significantly increases consumers' willingness to pay, with a greater increase observed among high-trust consumers.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Oda Bjorklund, Lars Wichstrom, Clare Llewellyn, Silje Steinsbekk
Summary: This study tests the psychometric properties of the Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire (AEBQ) in a sample of 14-year-olds and examines its construct validity using the parent-reported Children's Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ). The results show that a 7-factor solution of the AEBQ without the Hunger scale is a better fitting model, and there are small-to-moderate correlations between the AEBQ and CEBQ scales.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Alice M. Cox, Rachael W. Taylor, Jillian J. Haszard, Kathryn L. Beck, Pamela R. von Hurst, Cathryn A. Conlon, Lisa A. Te Morenga, Lisa Daniels, Jenny Mcarthur, Rebecca Paul, Neve H. McLean, Emily A. Jones, Ioanna Katiforis, Kimberley J. Brown, Madeline Gash, Madeleine Rowan, Elizabeth A. Fleming, Rosario Jupiterwala, Bailey R. Bruckner, Anne-Louise M. Heath
Summary: Although concerns are often raised about the potential impact of baby food pouch use and Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) on infant health, there is limited research in this area. This study found that frequent pouch use was associated with increased food fussiness and more selective eating, while BLW was associated with higher energy intake and a range of eating behaviors.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Briana L. Kennedy, Andrew M. Camara, Dominic M. D. Tran
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between obesity, overconsumption, and oversensitivity to rewards, and how it affects attentional biases towards food-related stimuli. The results showed that individuals with higher BMI had lower attentional priority for food and food logos, while increased consumption of HFHS foods and dieting predicted increased attentional priority for food and food logo images.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Irene Campos-Sanchez, Rocio Munoz-Sanchez, Eva-Maria Navarrete-Munoz, Maria Sofia Molina-Inigo, Miriam Hurtado-Pomares, Paula Fernandez-Pires, Alicia Sanchez-Perez, Daniel Prieto-Botella, Iris Juarez-Leal, Paula Peral-Gomez, Cristina Espinosa-Sempere, Desiree Valera-Gran
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between sensory reactivity and feeding problems in young children. The results showed that taste/smell sensitivity was significantly associated with difficulties in texture transition/introduction, limited variety of foods, and both feeding problems. Additionally, children with total sensory reactivity or auditory filtering sensory reactivity had a higher prevalence of consuming a limited variety of foods. These findings highlight the importance of considering sensory reactivity as a potential predictor of feeding problems.
