Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Telma Nogueira, Raquel J. Ferreira, Vitoria Dias da Silva, Mariana Linan Pinto, Carlos Damas, Joana Sousa
Summary: This study examined the nutritional composition of school lunches, finding that certain components did not meet reference values while others exceeded them. It emphasized the importance of addressing school canteens for healthier and sustainable food systems in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caryn Ausenhus, Joshua M. Gold, Cynthia K. Perry, Andrea Kozak, Monica L. L. Wang, Sou Hyun Jang, Judy Leong, Edgar Rodriguez, Catherine Duggan, Linda K. K. Ko
Summary: This study aims to understand the knowledge and perceptions of school nutrition and physical activity (PA) policies, as well as the barriers and facilitators to their implementation, among rural school stakeholders in Washington State. The findings show that while there may be varying levels of knowledge about specific policies, rural stakeholders are highly supportive of policies promoting PA and a healthy diet. These findings can inform policy development and implementation strategies in rural settings.
Review
Pediatrics
Roshelle M. Payes, Caliste Chong, Christopher Botsko
Summary: Most young children in the United States spend a significant amount of time in early care and education settings. This review emphasizes the importance of implementing nutrition and physical activity standards in these settings to prevent childhood obesity. Pediatricians can play a role in promoting these standards by understanding local child care settings and educating families about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in early childhood.
CURRENT OPINION IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
C. Cuerda, M. Muscaritoli, M. Chourdakis, Z. Krznaric, A. Archodoulakis, S. Gurbuz, K. Berk, M. Aapro, C. Farrand, K. Patja, S. Schneider, R. Barazzoni
Summary: The Nutrition Education in Medical Schools (NEMS) Project was launched by ESPEN in 2017, aiming to improve nutrition education in medical curriculums. In an online meeting, representatives from different backgrounds introduced various models of nutrition education and expressed agreement on the importance of increasing young doctors' nutritional knowledge and skills.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Allison M. Nitto, David Berrigan, Andrew A. Bremer, Sarah K. Kersten, Leah R. Carpenter, Amy L. Yaroch
Summary: This study explores the impact of COVID-19 on nutrition and physical activity in child care settings and how to address these challenges. The findings indicate that COVID-19 likely increased stress and exacerbated food insecurity among child care staff and participating families, and resulted in decreased diet quality among children in and outside of child care.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ruth Kipping, Miranda Pallan, Kim Hannam, Kate Willis, Alex Dobell, Chris Metcalfe, Russell Jago, Laura Johnson, Rebecca Langford, Corby K. Martin, William Hollingworth, Madeleine Cochrane, James White, Pete Blair, Zoi Toumpakari, Jodi Taylor, Dianne Ward, Laurence Moore, Tom Reid, Megan Pardoe, Liping Wen, Marie Murphy, Anne Martin, Stephanie Chambers, Sharon Anne Simpson
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the NAP SACC UK intervention to increase physical activity, reduce sedentary time and improve nutritional intake. The study will be conducted through a multi-centre cluster RCT with process and economic evaluation. Nursery managers and staff will receive training and support to assess and improve physical activity and nutrition policies and practices. The control group will receive usual practice.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mercedes Gil-Campos, Alexandra Perez-Ferreiros, Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Juan Jose Bedoya-Carpente, Anton Kalen, Luis A. Moreno, Gloria Bueno, Angel Gil, Concepcion M. Aguilera, Rosaura Leis
Summary: This study aimed to identify dietary and physical activity patterns in children with overweight and obesity through cluster analysis. Three clusters were identified with varying levels of physical activity and adherence to dietary recommendations. The study found that cluster 3, with the highest physical activity level, had lower body fat percentage and higher lean body mass compared to cluster 2. Adherence to both physical activity and dietary guidelines is important in understanding obesogenic habits in pediatric populations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lindsey Turner, Yuka Asada, Julien Leider, Elizabeth Piekarz-Porter, Marlene Schwartz, Jamie F. Chriqui
Summary: Having clear provisions in policies regarding RME activities is associated with their actual implementation. Many districts face challenges in monitoring and demonstrating the impact of their wellness initiatives. Policy language must be strong in requiring compliance with RME activities.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Betul Kocaadam-Bozkurt, Saniye Sozlu, Melahat Sedanur Macit-Celebi
Summary: Parental behaviors and the home environment have a significant impact on children's dietary intake and BMI. This study found that parental BMI and nutritional habits were correlated with children's weight status, and family plays a significant role in shaping children's lifestyle-related behaviors.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bina Ram, Kimberley A. Foley, Esther van Sluijs, Dougal S. Hargreaves, Russell M. Viner, Sonia Saxena
Summary: This study aimed to develop a core outcome set (COS) for physical activity interventions in primary schools. A four-stage process was conducted, including extracting outcomes from relevant studies, producing a list of outcomes, conducting a Delphi survey, and achieving consensus through a stakeholder meeting. Fourteen outcomes were identified, categorized into three domains: physical activity and health, social and emotional health, and educational performance.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andjelka Pavlovic, Laura F. DeFina, Breanna L. Natale, Shelby E. Thiele, Timothy J. Walker, Derek W. Craig, Georgina R. Vint, David Leonard, William L. Haskell, Harold W. Kohl
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decrease in PE requirements and physical activity engagement in schools that were closed, as well as in schools that remained open. The challenges experienced by educators during distance learning included student access to online learning, teacher/student communication, and teacher remote work arrangements.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jane Jacobs, Nic Crooks, Steven Allender, Claudia Strugnell, Kathryn Backholer, Melanie Nichols
Summary: The study found that the physical activity environment surrounding primary schools, including walkability, greenspace, and recreational facilities, is positively associated with students using active transport. However, in adjusted models, there were no significant associations between the physical activity environment measures and weight status or meeting physical activity recommendations. This study is the first of its kind exploring the school neighborhood environments and child weight status and physical activity in regional areas of Australia, highlighting the potential impact of the environment on students' active travel.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jorunn Spord Borgen, Bjorg Oddrun Hallas, Knut Londal, Kjersti Mordal Moen, Egil Galaaen Gjolme
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between physical education as a school subject and physical activity health initiatives in schools, examining policy documents in Norway to identify boundaries between the two. The analysis highlights the importance of boundary maintenance and negotiation tools for the productive development of physical education in the future.
SPORT EDUCATION AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
C. Cuerda, M. Muscaritoli, Z. Krznaric, M. Pirlich, A. Van Gossum, S. Schneider, L. Ellegard, R. Fukushima, M. Chourdakis, C. Della Rocca, D. Milovanovic, M. Lember, J. Arias-Diaz, E. Stylianidis, K. Anastasiadis, V. Alunni, T. Mars, M. I. Hellerman, M. Kujundzic-Tiljak, O. Irtun, O. Abbasoglu, R. Barazzoni
Summary: The meeting aimed to describe ESPEN's NEMS project and ultimately concluded with the signing of a manifesto to advance nutrition education in medical education. This meeting represented progress towards implementing nutrition education in medical education and clinical practice.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Keenan A. Ramsey, Carel G. M. Meskers, Marijke C. Trappenburg, Maria Giulia Bacalini, Massimo Delledonne, Paolo Garagnani, Carolyn Greig, Victor Kallen, Nico van Meeteren, Natal van Riel, Nadine Correia Santos, Sarianna Sipila, Janice L. Thompson, Anna C. Whittaker, Andrea B. Maier
Summary: The PANINI Toolkit aims to provide a standardized assessment tool for evaluating multiple domains of health in older adults, with a focus on nutrition and physical activity. It was developed through consensus of experts within the PANINI consortium and has been implemented successfully in various countries and populations.
