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Nutrition & Dietetics
Kyungho Ha, Junichi R. Sakaki, Ock K. Chun
Summary: This study investigated the association between nutrient intake through diet and mortality in US adults, showing that higher intakes of underconsumed nutrients and improved macronutrient quality are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer deaths.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kyungho Ha, Junichi R. Sakaki, Ock K. Chun
Summary: This study found that higher intake of underconsumed nutrients and improving macronutrient quality are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer deaths in US adults.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sanjiv Agarwal, Victor L. L. Fulgoni III
Summary: This study aimed to assess the intakes of all pork, fresh pork and processed pork and their association with nutrient intake and meeting nutrient recommendations. The results showed that pork intake was associated with higher intakes and adequacies of certain key nutrients.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Kristin Fulgoni, Victor L. Fulgoni III
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of beef consumption on nutrient intake and adequacy among adolescents. The results showed that beef consumers had higher intake of calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B12, and zinc compared to non-consumers. However, more than half of the adolescent population had inadequate intake of calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, D, and E, regardless of beef consumption.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Alana D. Steffen, Lynne R. Wilkens, Kim M. Yonemori, Cheryl L. Albright, Suzanne P. Murphy
Summary: The study found that a self-administered short supplement frequency questionnaire can accurately identify participants who use dietary supplements, but is not able to accurately estimate absolute levels of nutrient intakes from supplements.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shauna Golper, Sayaka Nagao-Sato, Francine Overcash, Marla Reicks
Summary: This study found that among adolescents in the United States, those who frequently consume foods prepared away from home have lower diet quality and intake of nutrients compared to those who consume these foods less often.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Di Liu, Fengfei Xie, Nimei Zeng, Renfang Han, Deli Cao, Zengli Yu, Yun Wang, Zhongxiao Wan
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between urine caffeine metabolites and cognitive performance in older adults. The results showed a significant positive association between urine caffeine metabolites and cognitive performance, particularly for theophylline, paraxanthine, and caffeine. The association was also found to be dependent on gender.
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephanie E. Cleland, Lauren H. Wyatt, Linda Wei, Naman Paul, Marc L. Serre, J. Jason West, Sarah B. Henderson, Ana G. Rappold
Summary: This study found that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and wildfire smoke may impact the attention of adults. Daily and hourly PM2.5 concentrations were negatively correlated with attention scores, and the greater the density of wildfire smoke, the greater the decrease in scores. This association was more pronounced in the wildfire-impacted western United States, and younger people, older people, habitual users, and male users were more affected.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Aaron Salinas-Rodriguez, Rosa Palazuelos-Gonzalez, Ana Rivera-Almaraz, Betty Manrique-Espinoza
Summary: The study found significant longitudinal associations between sarcopenia, mild cognitive impairment, and cognitive function among older Mexican adults, with a significant increase in the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and sarcopenia.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Minjeong Kang, Mingyu Joo, Haeryun Hong, Hyunsik Kang
Summary: This study found that having two or more lifestyle risk factors in Korean adults significantly increased the risk of depression, while moderate and high mean adequacy ratios could lower the risk of depression. Additionally, the mean adequacy ratio had a moderating effect on the relationship between risk factors and depression.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zefeng Zhang, Sandra L. Jackson, Cathleen Gillespie, Robert Merritt, Quanhe Yang
Summary: This study examined the association between depressive symptoms and mortality in a large, diverse, nationally representative sample of US adults and how lifestyle factors mediate this association. The results showed a graded positive association between depressive symptoms and all-cause, cardiovascular disease, and ischemic heart disease mortality. A portion of the association between depression and mortality could be explained by lifestyle factors.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ariana D. L. Bailey, Victor L. Fulgoni, Neil Shah, Ashley C. Patterson, Fabiola Gutierrez-Orozco, Rebecca S. Mathews, Kelly R. Walsh
Summary: The early years, between the ages of one and six, are crucial for rapid physical, social, and cognitive growth. A study on young US children aged 1-6 found that while some children had adequate nutrient intake, deficiencies in iron and vitamin B6 were evident. Additionally, there were concerns about inadequate intake of key nutrients such as calcium, fiber, choline, potassium, and DHA. Further investigation is needed to understand the discrepancy between nutrient intakes and serum deficiency levels.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mavra Ahmed, Alena (Praneet) Ng, Mary R. L'Abbe
Summary: Most Canadian adults have adequate intakes of macronutrients within recommended ranges, but there are significant deficiencies in essential nutrients such as vitamin A, D, C, magnesium, and calcium. Additionally, Canadians continue to exceed sodium recommendations, contributing to potential health risks.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Esthika Dewiasty, Rina Agustina, Siti Rizny F. Saldi, Arvin Pramudita, Fenna Hinssen, Meutia Kumaheri, Lisette C. P. G. M. de Groot, Siti Setiati
Summary: Older adults living in Indonesian communities are at high risk of malnutrition and have inadequate nutrient intake. These findings highlight the need for appropriate nutrition, public health policies, and timely intervention.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Laurie Ricciuto, Victor L. Fulgoni III, P. Courtney Gaine, Maria O. Scott, Loretta DiFrancesco
Summary: This study examined the relationship between added sugars intake from specific types of beverages and micronutrient adequacy among US children, adolescents, and teens. The results showed that different types of beverages with added sugars were associated with different micronutrient adequacy outcomes. Therefore, continued monitoring of sweetened beverage consumption and its association with added sugars intake, micronutrient adequacy, and diet quality is necessary.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nicole A. Karazurna, Caitlin M. Porter, Semra Aytur, Tammy Scott, Josiemer Mattei, Sabrina E. Noel, Hector M. Gonzalez, Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Daniela Sotres-Alvarez, Linda C. Gallo, Martha L. Daviglus, Linda Van Horn, Tali Elfassy, Marc D. Gellman, Ashley E. Moncrieft, Katherine L. Tucker, Robert C. Kaplan, Sherman J. Bigornia
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the association between dietary fatty acid patterns and cognitive function among Hispanic/Latino adults. The results suggest that the consumption of short to medium-chain SFA may be associated with higher cognitive function.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Neha Sahasrabudhe, Jong Soo Lee, Xiyuan Zhang, Tammy Scott, Laura Punnett, Katherine L. Tucker, Natalia Palacios
Summary: Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with lower depressive symptoms, including among Latino populations such as Puerto Ricans in mainland U.S. This study found that adherence to the Mediterranean diet was negatively associated with self-reported depressive symptoms among Puerto Rican adults in the Boston area.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sophia P. Lou, Dingfen Han, Marie F. Kuczmarski, Michele K. Evans, Alan B. Zonderman, Deidra C. Crews
Summary: Higher health literacy (HL) and health numeracy (HN) are associated with greater accordance to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet among hypertensive adults. In the sample, 32.5% had limited HL and 14.5% had limited HN. HL was positively correlated with DASH total score in the overall sample, while the relationship between HN and DASH was statistically significant only among White participants. Educational attainment explained both findings.
HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nayla Bezares, Amanda C. McClain, Martha Tamez, Jose F. Rodriguez-Orengo, Katherine L. Tucker, Josiemer Mattei
Summary: This study examined the association between frequency and type of consuming foods away from home (FAFH) and diet quality in adults in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The results showed that frequent FAFH consumption was associated with lower diet quality and lower adherence to dietary recommendations. Future studies should explore strategies to improve diet quality, such as prioritizing healthy at-home meals and improving the quality of commercial FAFH.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
May A. Beydoun, Nicole Noren Hooten, Jordan Weiss, Ana I. Maldonado, Hind A. Beydoun, Leslie I. Katzel, Christos Davatzikos, Rao P. Gullapalli, Stephen L. Seliger, Guray Erus, Michele K. Evans, Alan B. Zonderman, Shari R. Waldstein
Summary: The link between plasma neurofilament light chain (NfL) and dementia may be mediated through white matter integrity (WMI). This study found that higher plasma NfL levels were associated with increased global and frontal white matter trace (TR) in middle-aged adults, particularly among males and White individuals. Additionally, African American adults showed a relationship between NfL and greater left temporal lobe TR.
NEUROBIOLOGY OF AGING
(2023)
Article
Immunology
May A. Beydoun, Nicole Noren Hooten, Jordan Weiss, Hind A. Beydoun, Michael Georgescu, David W. Freeman, Michele K. Evans, Alan B. Zonderman
Summary: Serum GDF15 levels are correlated with multiple neurodegenerative diseases. This study examined the association between initial serum GDF15 concentrations and cognitive performance over time in a diverse sample of middle-aged adults. The results showed cross-sectional associations between GDF15 and cognitive performance, but GDF15 did not predict changes in cognitive performance over a 4-year follow-up period. More longitudinal studies are needed to assess the clinical utility of GDF15 as a biomarker for early cognitive defects.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Deepika Dinesh, Jong Soo Lee, Tammy M. Scott, Katherine L. Tucker, Natalia Palacios
Summary: This study conducted among Boston Puerto Ricans found no association between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and global cognition, executive function, or memory, both cross-sectionally and over 12.7 years of follow-up.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sha Hua, Bomin Lv, Zeping Qiu, Zhuojin Li, Zhiyan Wang, Yanjia Chen, Yanxin Han, Katherine L. Tucker, Hao Wu, Wei Jin
Summary: This study aimed to identify microbial signatures that contribute to the shared etiologies between chronic heart failure (CHF), type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. The serum levels of 151 microbial metabolites were measured in 260 individuals from the Risk Evaluation and Management of heart failure cohort, and it was found that those metabolites varied by an order of 10(5) fold. Key microbial metabolite-based risk scores were superior in CHF prognosis than the traditional Framingham or Get with the Guidelines-Heart Failure risk scores. Interactive visualization of these specific metabolite-disease links is available on our omics data server ().
EMBO MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Hind A. Beydoun, May A. Beydoun, Ana Maldonado, Marie T. Fanelli-Kuczmarski, Jordan Weiss, Michele K. Evans, Alan B. Zonderman
Summary: This study found that chronic stress has a negative impact on cognitive function. However, this impact does not change over time, and there are no significant differences in its effects based on sex or race.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Lopez-Cepero, Katherine L. Tucker, Jose F. Rodriguez-Orengo, Josiemer Mattei
Summary: A diet high in quality is essential for preventing chronic diseases. This study examined the eating behaviors and their associations with nutrient intake and diet quality in Puerto Rican adults. The results showed that engaging in healthy eating behaviors was linked to better diet quality and lower intake of unfavorable nutrients.
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Inyene E. Essien-Aleksi, Yuan Zhang, Ainat Koren, Natalia Palacios, Luis M. Falcon, Katherine L. Tucker
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of prescription opioid use among Puerto Rican adults (PRs), with persistent use significantly associated with perceived discrimination. Future plans should focus on reducing discrimination practices to reduce the persistent use of prescription opioids and related complications among PRs.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Toshiko Tanaka, Jayanta K. Das, Yichen Jin, Qu Tian, Ruin Moaddel, Ann Zenobia Moore, Katherine L. Tucker, Sameera A. Talegawkar, Luigi Ferrucci
Summary: This study explores the role of circulating metabolites in mediating the relationship between dietary protein and frailty. The results suggest that higher intake of plant protein is associated with lower levels of frailty, while animal protein does not show such association. The study also identifies specific metabolites, such as lipid metabolites and tryptophan-related metabolites, that mediate the protective effect of plant protein on frailty.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marie Fanelli Kuczmarski, May A. Beydoun, Michael F. Georgescu, Nicole Noren Hooten, Nicolle A. Mode, Michele K. Evans, Alan B. Zonderman
Summary: Limited research has been conducted on the trajectories of diet quality in adulthood. This study used data from the HANDLS study to determine the diet quality group trajectories over time. The results showed minimal changes in diet quality regardless of the index used.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marie Fanelli Kuczmarski, May A. Beydoun, Michael F. Georgescu, Nicole Noren Hooten, Nicolle A. Mode, Michele K. Evans, Alan B. Zonderman
Summary: This study aims to investigate the association between diet quality and frailty status. The results showed that both medium pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory diet trajectory groups were positively associated with being non-frail over time, and anti-inflammatory diet quality was associated with lower risk for being pre-frail or frail.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Tessa K. Novick, James Custer, Alan B. Zonderman, Michele K. Evans, Melissa Hladek, Marie Kuczmarski, Paul J. Rathouz, Deidra C. Crews
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between coping behaviors and incident CKD or rapid kidney function decline. The study found that adaptive coping behaviors were associated with lower odds of incident CKD, while maladaptive coping behaviors were not associated with CKD. No association was found between coping behaviors and rapid kidney function decline.