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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Siluleko Mkhize, Elena Libhaber, Ronel Sewpaul, Priscilla Reddy, Laurel Baldwin-Ragaven
Summary: Food insecurity has negative impacts on childhood nutrition, physical and cognitive development, and increases the risk of chronic diseases. A high percentage of households in South Africa, particularly those with children, experience food insecurity. Factors associated with food insecurity include the presence of children and adolescents, female-headed households, informally-located households, non-African household heads, and lower education levels.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathrin Lauber, Harry Rutter, Anna B. Gilmore
Summary: The study investigates how ultra-processed food industry actors attempt to influence global NCD policy through coalition management, involvement in policy formulation, and information management. Their strategies involve creating alliances, lobbying Member States, and funding favorable research while challenging unfavorable evidence. Guarding against commercial interference is crucial to advancing NCD policy and is similar to the political behavior of the tobacco industry. Increased awareness and safeguards at both the national and global levels can strengthen the work of WHO.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Asier Del Arco, Aitor Martinez Aguirre-Betolaza, Ewa Malchrowicz-Mosko, Anna Gogojewicz, Arkaitz Castaneda-Babarro
Summary: This study analyzed the consumption of sport supplements (SS) in middle-distance runners based on their level of competition, sex, and level of scientific evidence. The results showed that higher-level athletes tend to consume SS with greater scientific evidence, but runners should improve their sources of information and places of purchase.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Abraham Tamirat Gizaw, Pradeep Sopory, Morankar Sudhakar
Summary: This study explored the barriers and coping responses to infant and young child feeding practices in rural Ethiopia. Through interviews and discussions with mothers, it was found that the barriers ranged from individual factors to sociocultural factors, and that coping mechanisms such as relying on cheaper food items and backyard gardening were used.
Article
Fisheries
Fiona A. Simmance, Philippa J. Cohen, Cindy Huchery, Sarah Sutcliffe, Sharon K. Suri, Xavier Tezzo, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, Peter Oosterveer, Cynthia McDougall, Molly Ahern, Sarah Freed, Kendra A. Byrd, Joshua Wesana, Ian G. Cowx, David J. Mills, Michael Akester, Chin Yee Chan, Joseph Nagoli, Jillian T. Wate, Michael J. Phillips
Summary: Most of the research on aquatic foods focuses on production and supply chains, with only a small portion addressing human nutrition. A minority of studies target low- and middle-income countries vulnerable to malnutrition. One third of the articles explore beyond finfish to other aquatic foods, emphasizing the value of local knowledge systems and diverse foods for nutrition.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nagendra Monangi, Huan Xu, Rasheda Khanam, Waqasuddin Khan, Saikat Deb, Jesmin Pervin, Joan T. Price, Stephen H. Kennedy, Abdullah Al Mahmud, Yuemei Fan, Thanh Q. Le, Angharad Care, Julio A. Landero, Gerald F. Combs, Elizabeth Belling, Joanne Chappell, Fansheng Kong, Criag Lacher, Salahuddin Ahmed, Nabidul Haque Chowdhury, Sayedur Rahman, Furqan Kabir, Imran Nisar, Aneeta Hotwani, Usma Mehmood, Ambreen Nizar, Javairia Khalid, Usha Dhingra, Arup Dutta, Said Ali, Fahad Aftab, Mohammed Hamad Juma, Monjur Rahman, Bellington Vwalika, Patrick Musonda, Tahmeed Ahmed, Md Munirul Islam, Ulla Ashorn, Kenneth Maleta, Mikko Hallman, Laura Goodfellow, Juhi K. Gupta, Ana Alfirevic, Susan Murphy, Larry Rand, Kelli K. Ryckman, Jeffrey C. Murray, Rajiv Bahl, James A. Litch, Courtney Baruch-Gravett, Zarko Alfirevic, Per Ashorn, Abdullah Baqui, Jane Hirst, Cathrine Hoyo, Fyezah Jehan, Laura L. Jelliffe-Pawlowski, Anisur Rahman, Daniel E. Roth, Sunil Sazawal, Jeffrey Stringer, Ge Zhang, Louis Muglia
Summary: The study found associations between maternal selenium concentration and preterm birth and gestational duration, with varying effects across different sites and cohorts. Further investigation is needed to understand the heterogeneity of the findings.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joe Yates, Stuart Gillespie, Natalie Savona, Megan Deeney, Suneetha Kadiyala
Summary: The concentration of power among transnational 'Big Food' companies has led to unsustainable, unhealthy, and inequitable food systems, necessitating collaboration with these companies for genuine transformation. However, engaging with these powerful entities requires trust and transparency, with all stakeholders taking responsibility for their actions and committing to do no harm. Given Big Food's track record in influencing policy and prioritizing profit, it raises questions about the feasibility of expecting trust in their participation in food systems transformation.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vanessa White-Barrow, Fabio S. Gomes, Sheerin Eyre, Gaston Ares, Audrey Morris, Deonne Caines, David Finlay
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of three different front-of-package labeling schemes on objective understanding and intention to purchase of products in Jamaica. The results showed that black octagonal warning labels (OWL) performed the best at improving adult shoppers' ability to understand nutrition information and encouraged them to purchase the least harmful option more often.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Melesse Niguse Kuma, Dessalegn Tamiru, Tefera Belachew
Summary: The study found that the dietary diversity score of pregnant women was low compared to the national average in Ethiopia. Strengthening female education and providing additional meal counseling during pregnancy is crucial for improving dietary diversity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonio Cano, Manuela Giraldo-Acosta, Sara Garcia-Sanchez, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Marino B. Arnao
Summary: The study demonstrates that post-harvest treatment with melatonin can extend the shelf life of broccoli heads. Certain treatment methods can prolong the shelf life to 42 days, and the impact on human melatonin intake is also explored.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathrin Lauber, Darragh McGee, Anna B. Gilmore
Summary: UPFI actors often oppose statutory regulation in health policy debates, claiming that regulatory policies do not work or have negative consequences. However, their arguments are rarely supported by high-quality, independent evidence, highlighting the potential lack of benefits from consulting actors with clear conflicts of interest.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ivana Stankov, Rosie Mae Henson, Irene Headen, Jonathan Purtle, Brent A. Langellier
Summary: This article introduces the use of causal loop diagrams to depict the complex dynamics, inter-relationships, and feedback characteristic of food systems in order to support policy planning and action. The objectives of the study are to review the extent and nature of studies using qualitative systems mapping and to identify gaps in knowledge and implications for policy and practice.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gert W. Meijer, Patrick Detzel, Klaus G. Grunert, Marie-Claude Robert, Violeta Stancu
Summary: The review discusses the increasing number of label elements on food labels and their impact on consumer decision making for easier, safer, and healthier food choices. Recommendations include further research on allergen symbols, understanding the health impact of nutrition-related label elements, and promoting global harmonisation in label elements on foods.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mehroosh Tak, Cherry Law, Rosemary Green, Bhavani Shankar, Laura Cornelsen
Summary: This study analyzed the patterns of processed food (PF) and ultraprocessed food (UPF) purchases by urban households in India and found that the purchase of UPF, although low, has been steadily increasing since 2013. The study also identified a positive association between UPF purchases and household socioeconomic status, ownership of durable goods, and the size of the town where the household is located.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
James Manley, Harold Alderman, Ugo Gentilini
Summary: Cash transfer programs can improve linear growth and dietary diversity among children, reducing wasting and stunting, but the overall effects are small and heterogeneous.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Pei-Ru Chen, Peng-Fei Xia
Summary: Carbon dioxide plays a crucial role in mitigating global climate change and supporting life on Earth. Synthetic biology and metabolic engineering offer a promising approach to enhance CO2 fixation by combining the advantages of autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. This article reviews the current progress in constructing synthetic CO2 fixation pathways, discusses the underlying design principles and challenges, and provides insights into the future of carbon recycling through engineered synthetic carbon fixation pathways.
CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2024)
