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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lisa Sanchez-Johnsen, Amanda Dykema-Engblade, Carlos E. Rosas, Leonilda Calderon, Alfred Rademaker, Magdalena Nava, Chandra Hassan
Summary: This study explored the preferences of Latinos regarding a healthy eating, physical activity, and body image intervention design, finding that most participants preferred interventions in Spanish or both Spanish and English, with bilingual and Hispanic/Latino intervention leaders considered important. Participants showed interest in attending interventions meeting twice per week for 1.5 to 2 hours, with activities involving Latin dance movements and music, as well as Latino sayings and folktales.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hollie A. Raynor, Suzanne E. Mazzeo, Jessica Gokee LaRose, Elizabeth L. Adams, Laura M. Thornton, Laura J. Caccavale, Melanie K. Bean
Summary: This study found that adolescents in obesity treatment experienced reduced energy intake and improved diet quality, but these changes were not significantly associated with post-treatment eating pathology.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sara DiLauro, Jonathan P. Wong, Tanveer Collins, Nita Chahal, Brian W. McCrindle
Summary: The traditional dietary assessment tools for determining achievement of cholesterol-lowering targets are time consuming. This study found that the Healthy Eating Assessment Tool (HEAT), a simplified dietary assessment tool, is associated with markers of adiposity and lipid variables. The HEAT may be a more useful and simplified way of assessing and tracking broader dietary goals in clinical practice.
Review
Microbiology
Anissa M. Armet, Edward C. Deehan, Aidan F. O'Sullivan, Joao F. Mota, Catherine J. Field, Carla M. Prado, Alice J. Lucey, Jens Walter
Summary: Given the importance of the gut microbiota in the physiological effects of diet and chronic disease etiology, this review discusses contemporary nutritional recommendations from a microbiome science perspective. It also proposes integrating the microbiome into nutrition research to improve and innovate healthy eating.
CELL HOST & MICROBE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Rita Pereira, Andreia Oliveira
Summary: Most dietary interventions for childhood obesity prevention focus on person-based educational approaches and show inconsistent effects on changing children's body mass index. Few interventions address environmental changes and macro policy changes, and their sustainability over time remains unclear.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maryam Kebbe, Emily W. Flanagan, Joshua R. Sparks, Leanne M. Redman
Summary: The study found that during pregnancy, most women either made changes to their diets or maintained their existing eating behaviors. The majority of women did not try or were unwilling to try specific dietary patterns, mainly due to concerns about not eating a balanced diet, difficulty in implementation without family support, and expense.
Review
Nursing
Sarah Marko, Stephanie Wylie, Jennifer Utter
Summary: A systematic literature review identified the enablers and barriers to healthy eating among nurses in the workplace. Environmental factors include accessibility and availability of unhealthy foods, cost and availability of healthy foods, and lack of storage and preparation facilities. Organizational factors include roster planning and structured workplace programs. Interpersonal factors include supportive networks and work culture. Intrapersonal factors include stress, fatigue, personal values, beliefs, and attitudes. Multi-faceted strategies are recommended to address these factors and promote healthy eating among nurses in healthcare organizations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Zu Yu Cheong, Violeta Lopez, Wai San Wilson Tam
Summary: Twelve studies involving 618 hospital nurses identified personal barriers (e.g. nonchalance towards unhealthy eating), interprofessional and patient-related barriers (e.g. sharing unhealthy food), and organizational barriers (e.g. overwhelming work demands) as the main hindrances to healthy eating among hospital nurses. These barriers include insufficient self-control and self-confidence, nonchalance and negligence towards healthy eating, exposure of unhealthy food practices, overwhelming work exigencies, and institutional constraints.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Dougal Hargreaves, Emily Mates, Purnima Menon, Harold Alderman, Delan Devakumar, Wafai Fawzi, Geva Greenfield, Weeam Hammoudeh, Shanshan He, Anwesha Lahiri, Zheng Liu, Phuong Hong Nguyen, Vani Sethi, Haijun Wang, Lynnette M. Neufeld, George C. Patton
Summary: Adolescence is a crucial period characterized by physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Despite existing nutritional problems and the obesity epidemic, intervention and policy research on adolescent growth and nutrition has been overlooked. Effective interventions and policies need to be multidisciplinary, supported by data standardization and coordination, and involve intergenerational partnerships with young people.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Delicia Shu Qin Ooi, Jia Ying Toh, Lucas Yan Bin Ng, Zikang Peng, Supeng Yang, Nurul Syafiqah Binte Said Abdul Rashid, Andrew Anjian Sng, Yiong Huak Chan, Mary Foong-Fong Chong, Yung Seng Lee
Summary: This study evaluated the dietary food groups, nutrient intakes, and eating behaviors of children and adolescents with metabolically healthy or unhealthy obesity phenotypes. The findings showed that children and adolescents with unhealthy obesity consumed less whole grains and polyunsaturated fat, and had lower cognitive dietary restraint. Additionally, the consumption of deep fried food, fast food, and processed convenience food was associated with higher blood pressure. Higher intake of polyunsaturated fat and stronger cognitive dietary restraint were associated with a lower risk of unhealthy obesity phenotype.
Article
Nursing
Teresa L. Bigand, Jeremy Dietz, Hannah N. Gubitz, Marian Wilson
Summary: Healthy eating is important for improving health, but many adult food bank users face difficulties in accessing healthy foods. Understanding perceived obstacles and facilitators can help registered nurses promote healthy eating among food bank recipients. The study identified two main categories of factors influencing healthy eating - facilitators (internal and external resources) and barriers (personal challenges and environmental issues).
WESTERN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Paula Brauer, Dawna Royall, Ariellia Rodrigues
Summary: This study systematically reviewed intervention studies using the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and its adaptations to examine whether diet interventions improve diet quality. Results showed that diet quality improved, especially in studies focusing on multiple food behaviors and comparing intensive, long-term interventions with no-treatment control groups.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lawrence D. Frank, Alexander Bigazzi, Andy Hong, Leia Minaker, Pat Fisher, Kim D. Raine
Summary: The study found that neighborhood walkability and food environments are important factors in shaping physical activity, diet, and obesity.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yahya Pasdar, Behrooz Hamzeh, Shima Moradi, Ehsan Mohammadi, Sahar Cheshmeh, Mitra Darbandi, Roya Safari Faramani, Farid Najafi
Summary: This study found that higher adherence to HEI 2015 and a plant-based diet have protective effects on incident HTN.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Maugeri, Roberta Magnano San Lio, Giuliana Favara, Maria Clara La Rosa, Claudia La Mastra, Paolo Marco Riela, Luca Guarnera, Sebastiano Battiato, Martina Barchitta, Antonella Agodi
Summary: This study examines the impact of eating context on dietary choices and finds that eating away from home is associated with lower odds of consuming vegetables, fruits, and legumes, and higher odds of consuming processed meat, salty snacks, and alcoholic drinks compared to eating at home. Eating in the company of others is associated with higher odds of consuming vegetables, red meat, fish, legumes, milk, and sugar-sweetened beverages, and lower odds of consuming nuts compared to eating alone.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elom Kouassivi Aglago, Edwige Landais, Genevieve Nicolas, Barrie Margetts, Catherine Leclercq, Pauline Allemand, Olaide Aderibigbe, Victoire Damienne Agueh, Paul Amuna, George Amponsah Annor, Jalila El Ati, Jennifer Coates, Brooke Colaiezzi, Ella Compaore, Helene Delisle, Mieke Faber, Robert Fungo, Inocent Gouado, Asmaa El Hamdouchi, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin, Amoin Georgette Konan, Saloua Labzizi, James Ledo, Carol Mahachi, Segametsi Ditshebo Maruapula, Nonsikelelo Mathe, Muniirah Mbabazi, Mandy Wilja Mirembe, Carmelle Mizehoun-Adissoda, Clement Diby Nzi, Pedro Terrence Pisa, Karima El Rhazi, Francis Zotor, Nadia Slimani
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2017)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Lesika Keatlholetswe, Leapetswe Malete
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Leapetswe Malete, Dawn M. Tladi, Jennifer L. Etnier, Jerry Makhanda, Gabriel M. Anabwani
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Leapetswe Malete, Jennifer L. Etnier, Dawn M. Tladi, Jarod C. Vance, Gabriel M. Anabwani
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Leapetswe Malete, Daniel McCole, Tshepang Tshube, Thuso Mphela, Cyprian Maro, Clement Adamba, Juliana Machuve, Reginald Ocansey
Summary: Sport-based life skills interventions can contribute to youth psychosocial and other development outcomes. This study examined the effects of a sport-based intervention program on life skills and entrepreneurial mindsets of youth from three African countries and found positive changes in both areas. These findings have important implications for targeted programs aimed at enhancing specific youth development outcomes.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Boitumelo Motswagole, Jose Jackson, Rosemary Kobue-Lekalake, Segametsi Maruapula, Tiyapo Mongwaketse, Lemogang Kwape, Tinku Thomas, Sumathi Swaminathan, Anura V. Kurpad, Maria Jackson
JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
J. Gast, Z. Haile, J. Bianco, M. Marape, S. Maruapula, C. Kamanda, E. Harper, T. Keakabetse, A. Goetsch, R. Onusko, G. Null, D. Spaeth-Cook, G. Ice
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2018)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
G. Ice, G. Gast, J. A. Bianco, M. Marape, S. Maruapula, C. Kamanda, E. Harper, T. Keakabetse, C. Kingori, Z. Haile
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Nnyepi, Maurice R. Bennink, Jose Jackson-Malete, Sumathi Venkatesh, Leapetswe Malete, Lucky Mokgatlhe, Philemon Lyoka, Gabriel M. Anabwani, Jerry Makhanda, Lorraine J. Weatherspoon
Article
Psychology, Social
Leapetswe Malete, Graig M. Chow, Deborah L. Feltz
JOURNAL OF APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dawn M. Tladi, Malebogo Monnaatsie, Sheila Shaibu, Gaonyadiwe Sinombe, Gaonyadiwe G. Mokone, Lesego Gabaitiri, Leapetswe Malete, Hubona Omphile
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2018)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jose Candace Jackson, Lorraine Weatherspoon, Maria Nnyepi, Leapetswe Malete, Lucky Mokgatlhe, Philemon Lyoka, Maurice Bennink
NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE
(2013)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
L. Malete, K. Motlhoiwa, S. Shaibu, B. H. Wrotniak, S. D. Maruapula, J. Jackson, C. W. Compher
JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2013)
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.