Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jingwen Wang, Zhiling Yu, Ye Peng, Baojun Xu
Summary: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with various potential mechanisms involved, and diet intervention has been developed as a strategy for AD prevention. Some bioactive compounds and micronutrients from food have shown neuronal health-promoting effects through antiapoptotic, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, certain dietary components may also trigger AD-related protein production and inflammation. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the neuroprotective or nerve damage-promoting role and underlying molecular mechanisms of flavonoids, vitamins, and fatty acids, offering insights into the prevention potential of these dietary components against AD.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Manoja P. Herath, Sandra Murray, Meron Lewis, Timothy P. Holloway, Roger Hughes, Sisitha Jayasinghe, Robert Soward, Kira A. E. Patterson, Nuala M. Byrne, Amanda J. Lee, Andrew P. Hills, Kiran D. K. Ahuja
Summary: Understanding food prices and affordability is crucial for promoting healthy dietary habits and informing policy actions. A study in Northwest Tasmania found that the recommended healthy diet was cheaper and had slower cost growth compared to the habitual unhealthy diet. The habitual diet was unaffordable for low-income households while the recommended diet posed a risk of food stress for some groups. Interventions such as financial support, nutrition education, and price regulation can help address food insecurity in the region.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Maite M. Aldaya, Francisco C. Ibanez, Paula Dominguez-Lacueva, Maria Teresa Murillo-Arbizu, Mar Rubio-Varas, Beatriz Soret, Maria Jose Beriain
Summary: Research on the relationship between human nutrition and sustainability is crucial for guiding government policies, but current studies tend to focus on limited aspects and overlook potential impacts in other areas. To identify the best food options, a comprehensive analysis from health, environmental, and socio-economic perspectives is necessary.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Adam M. Komarek
Summary: A global assessment of agricultural production reveals imbalances in food supply in various regions, indicating opportunities to address both undernutrition and obesity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Andreas W. Ebert
Summary: With the increasing interest in healthy eating, the global interest in fresh, ready-to-eat, functional food such as microscale vegetables (sprouted seeds and microgreens) has been on the rise. These crops range widely, with Brassica vegetables being highlighted for their health-promoting secondary metabolites. Furthermore, by adjusting factors like growing environment and growth substrate, the nutritional value and content of phytochemicals in microscale vegetables can be enhanced.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Corne van Dooren
Summary: This review examines the synergies between health and sustainability, particularly in relation to shifts towards plant-based diets, whole foods, and reduction of food waste. It discusses the importance of incorporating sustainability into dietary guidelines, with examples from European countries. The World Wildlife Fund's concept of a future-proof diet, the planet-based diet within planetary boundaries, is also mentioned.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jill Nicholls, Adam Drewnowski
Summary: The United Nations emphasizes the importance of balancing social, economic, and environmental priorities for public health in sustainable development. Sustainable diets are often defined by their impact on health, society, economics, and the environment. While research has primarily focused on health and the environment, the social and economic dimensions of sustainable diets and food systems should also be considered.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Catharina Latka, Marijke Kuiper, Stefan Frank, Thomas Heckelei, Petr Havlik, Heinz-Peter Witzke, Adrian Leip, Hao David Cui, Anneleen Kuijsten, Johanna M. Geleijnse, Michiel van Dijk
Summary: Consumer-side interventions using taxes and subsidies are effective in promoting healthier and more environmentally sustainable diets. High tax levels are required to achieve dietary recommendations and policy intervention is needed to address divergence from nutrition guidelines. A coherent policy package is recommended to simultaneously approach nutrition and sustainability objectives.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kevin B. Miller, James O. Eckberg, Eric A. Decker, Christopher P. F. Marinangeli
Summary: Sustainable food systems involve considerations of greenhouse gases, land use, biodiversity, and water use. Recently, there has been a focus on the relationship between diets and sustainability, with most models of 'sustainable diets' emphasizing public health, the environment, food affordability, and cultural relevance. The challenge lies in finding solutions that address all four domains simultaneously.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Megan R. Harrison, Giulia Palma, Tomas Buendia, Marta Bueno-Tarodo, Daria Quell, Fatima Hachem
Summary: This review examines the assessment of sustainable healthy diets in the literature since 2010, with a focus on indicators used and their frequency. The majority of studies were conducted in high-income countries and primarily examined health and environmental aspects, while neglecting sociocultural dimensions. This highlights the need for more robust and comprehensive indicators to guide decision-making in this field.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Yuanchen Wu, Yuan Zhou, Miao Song
Summary: A novel method for AD diagnosis using Sample Entropy to measure brain causality network complexity was proposed, achieving high accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in classifying AD patients from CN controls. The method outperformed conventional methods based on Pearson's correlation network, dynamic Pearson's correlation network, High-order correlation network, and causality correlation network.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sander Biesbroek, Frans J. Kok, Adele R. Tufford, Martin W. Bloem, Nicole Darmon, Adam Drewnowski, Shenggen Fan, Jessica Fanzo, Line J. Gordon, Frank B. Hu, Liisa Laehteenmaeki, Ngozi Nnam, Bradley G. Ridoutt, Juan Rivera, Boyd Swinburn, Pieter van't Veer
Summary: Four years after the landmark EAT-Lancet report, global movements are calling for action to align food systems with healthy diets and planetary boundaries. However, the local and personal nature of dietary habits presents a challenge for shifting towards sustainable and healthy diets. Research should address the tension between the biophysical and social dimensions, while science needs to scale up, become interdisciplinary, and engage with policymakers and food system actors. Achieving this food transformation requires a new social contract led by governments to redefine the power dynamics between consumers and food system actors at all levels.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maarten van Zonneveld, Roeland Kindt, Stepha McMullin, Enoch G. Achigan-Dako, Sognigbe N'Danikou, Wei-hsun Hsieh, Yann-rong Lin, Ian K. Dawson
Summary: As climate changes in sub-Saharan Africa, forgotten food crops have the potential to diversify major staple production and enhance food security. However, these crops have been neglected in climate-change adaptation strategies. Our study identified 58 prioritized forgotten food crops that can cover a significant portion of the production locations for major staples in sub-Saharan Africa. Integrating these crops into cropping systems can support more climate-resilient and nutrient-sensitive food production in the region.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rowena K. Merritt, Jacqueline de Groot, Lama Almajali, Nitesh Patel
Summary: Jordan is undergoing a nutrition transition with high rates of micronutrient deficiencies and increasing overweight and obesity rates. A community-based prevention marketing approach was used in this study to develop behavior change interventions to promote healthy eating within vulnerable communities, with insights gathered from interviews and workshops conducted with 120 people. Insights revealed the personal and emotional nature of dietary habits, as well as the influence of social norms and parental perceptions on children's nutrition. These insights were then used to co-create interventions aimed at improving school-aged children's nutrition.
Article
Management
Maxime C. Cohen, Jeremy J. Kalas, Georgia Perakis
Summary: The study examines the decision-making process of supermarket promotions, proposing solutions to optimize promotions for multiple items. By utilizing approximation methods and integer programming models, it effectively addresses the issue of nonlinear demand functions. The study tests the method on realistic instances, demonstrating the potential practical impact for retailers.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
