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Food Science & Technology
Stephen Owambo Oloo, Alessandra Galie, Nils Teufel
Summary: The feminization of agriculture refers to the increasing involvement of women in agricultural production, but there is little consensus on its definition and consistent approaches to quantify it. This hinders the ability to compare the extent of feminization across regions.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sara Estecha Querol, Romaina Iqbal, Laura Kudrna, Lena Al-Khudairy, Paramijit Gill
Summary: This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among South Asian adolescents aged 12-15, finding that factors such as age, hygiene behaviors, social support, sedentary behavior, and tobacco use were associated with adolescent malnutrition. The study suggests the presence of a double burden of malnutrition in this population and underscores the need for further research to understand these relationships.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emmanuel Nwosu, Anne-Siri Fismen, Arnfinn Helleve, Charles Hongoro, Ronel Sewpaul, Priscilla Reddy, Olufunke Alaba, Janetta Harbron
Summary: This study analyzed nationally representative surveys over nearly 2 decades to investigate the trends in prevalence of adolescent obesity in South Africa and compared the data with similar studies in European and North American countries. The results showed a high prevalence of adolescent obesity in South Africa, with girls and adolescents from high earning families being more at risk for overweight and obesity.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Francis Appiah, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Joseph Kojo Oduro, Linus Baatiema, Francis Sambah, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Eugene Budu
Summary: The study found a difference in the prevalence of hypertension among women in urban and rural areas of Ghana, with urban women having a higher prevalence. However, this difference was not significant in the adjusted model.
Review
Respiratory System
Maria Teresa R. Tsukazan, Paula A. Ugalde
Summary: The field of thoracic surgery is predominantly male-dominated worldwide, including South America. Becoming a thoracic surgeon requires a long training period and a maximum commitment, posing a challenge for female surgeons to balance personal life and work. Despite the scarcity of female role models in the field, the number of women participating in thoracic surgery residency programs in South America is on the rise.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alfred Musekiwa, Patricia Silinda, Assanatou Bamogo, Halima S. Twabi, Mohanad Mohammed, Jesca Mercy Batidzirai, Zvifadzo Matsena Zingoni, Geoffrey Chiyuzga Singini, Maureen Moyo, Nobuhle Nokubonga Mchunu, Theodora Ijeoma Ekwomadu, Portia Nevhungoni, Innocent Maposa
Summary: There is an unmet need for HIV testing among adolescent girls and young women in Rwanda. Various strategies should be implemented to improve access to testing services.
Article
Development Studies
Moises Obaco, Nicola Pontarollo, Rodrigo Mendieta Munoz, Juan Pablo Diaz-Sanchez
Summary: This paper investigates the association between housing deprivation and urban size in South Asian countries. The study finds that age and higher levels of education are negatively associated with housing deprivation, while a greater number of children is related to higher levels of deprivation. There is a significant negative association between material housing deprivation and urban size, except in the case of India where an inverted-U-shaped relationship is found. This result is robust even with the use of an instrumental variable approach.
Article
Pediatrics
Peter M. M. Mphekgwana, Masenyani O. O. Mbombi, Livhuwani Muthelo, Joseph Tlouyamma, Rathani Nemuramba, Cairo Ntimana, Katlego Mothapo, Inos Dhau, Eric Maimela
Summary: This study is the first to examine the prevalence of obesity among rural adolescents in South Africa and the physical characteristics and socioeconomic status of their household heads. The study found that girls had a higher rate of overweight than boys, and adolescents who did not receive child grants and had older, overweight, and poor household heads had a higher prevalence of obesity.
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Environmental Sciences
Alkuin Maximilian Koenig, Olivier Magand, Paolo Laj, Marcos Andrade, Isabel Moreno, Fernando Velarde, Grover Salvatierra, Rene Gutierrez, Luis Blacutt, Diego Aliaga, Thomas Reichler, Karine Sellegri, Olivier Laurent, Michel Ramonet, Aurelien Dommergue
Summary: High-quality atmospheric mercury data are rare for South America, especially in its tropical region, leading to high uncertainty in mercury dynamics. Continuous measurements at the Chacaltaya mountain site in Bolivia revealed distinct seasonal patterns of mercury concentrations, with the lowest during the dry season, highest during the biomass burning season, and elevated at the beginning of the wet season.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Mathematics
Lucas Ernesto Alonso, Victoria Romeo Aznar, Hernan Gustavo Solari
Summary: The study found that the spread of Aedes aegypti populations to southern locations may be the result of the mosquito's adaptation rather than directly caused by climate change. As the geographical location moves southward, the impact of diapause on the population becomes increasingly significant.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mansura Khanam, Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu, Kazi Istiaque Sanin, Md. Ahshanul Haque, Razia Sultana Rita, Kingsley Emwinyore Agho, Tahmeed Ahmed
Summary: The research found that among Bangladeshi women, those who are educated and come from affluent households are more likely to be overweight and obese, while women from low socioeconomic status are more likely to be underweight.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Caio Ciardelli, Marcelo Assumpcao, Ebru Bozdag, Suzan van der Lee
Summary: This study used 3D spectral-element seismic wave simulations and earthquake data to construct an adjoint waveform tomographic model of South America. The model reveals the structure of the mantle in South America and provides high-resolution imaging.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shweta Mital, Hai V. Nguyen
Summary: The cost-effectiveness of antiobesity drugs for adolescents is still unknown, although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended their use.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sahar Sidahmed, Siegfried Geyer, Johannes Beller
Summary: Diabetes prevalence in South Africa increased from 2003 to 2016. Main risk factors for diabetes were age, gender, and living in urban areas. In 2016, men with higher educational level were more at risk of developing diabetes. Vulnerable groups in 2016 were participants aged 40 and older with high socioeconomic status, followed by younger obese individuals.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anjali Bansal, Laxmi Kant Dwivedi, P. Shirisha
Summary: This study examines the impact of incentives received during sterilization procedures on the reporting of sterilization regret in India. Data from the National Family Health Survey is analyzed, and it is found that women who received compensation were less likely to report regret. The study suggests standardizing the cost of sterilization procedures in India's health facilities.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ilona Faber, Katharina Henn, Margarita Molla-Bauza Brugarolas, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto
Summary: Consumers in Denmark, Germany, and Spain show overall interest in innovative food products based on plant protein, especially those from legumes/pulses.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chad M. Baum, Wim Verbeke, Hans De Steur
Summary: This study explores the use of counter-messaging to promote acceptance of cultured meat and investigates the determinants of acceptance change. The focus of counter-messaging was found to be insignificant, but such an approach generally enhances consumer acceptance. Acceptance of cultured meat is higher among men, younger consumers, and frequent meat-eaters, and the change in acceptance is influenced by perceived consumer effectiveness and prior knowledge.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiao Zhou, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto, Christian Ritz, Wender L. P. Bredie
Summary: This study investigated older people's evaluations towards dishes and found that main course and vegetables have the highest influence on willingness to try, perceived familiarity, perceived healthiness, and total eye fixation time. Females were more willing to try veggie balls than meatballs and paid more attention to healthy eating and the price, variety, organic and health value of a dish.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Duc Tran, Ieben Broeckhoven, Yung Hung, Nguyen Hoang Diem My, Hans De Steur, Wim Verbeke
Summary: The concern for food safety and quality pushes governments and private sectors to improve consumers' confidence in food systems through certifications and traceability systems. However, little is known about consumers' valuation of food labelling schemes. This study explores Vietnamese consumers' willingness to pay for existing certifications, branding, and traceability labelling schemes and finds that trust is a critical factor shaping their willingness to pay for products bearing VietGAP label.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Akvile Banyte, Irene Valentina Di Lauro, Anelia Mitova, Clara Schauman, Elena Simoniello, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences, motives, and adherence factors behind men's choices and adherence to a meatless diet. The results showed that scientific research and animal welfare were the main influences and motives. Factors related to people, research, and recipes were reported as important factors for adherence. Age and dietary lifestyle were positive predictors, while living in the EU, skills and hardship barriers, and perceived barriers were negatively associated with long-term adherence. Feeling supported by others played a key role in adhering to the diet over time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTRONOMY AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Christian Koeder, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto
Summary: Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been a rapid increase in interest in vegan diets worldwide. Despite misconceptions, vegan diets can offer health benefits and advantages over typical Western eating patterns. However, it is important to identify and communicate adequate dietary sources or supplements for specific nutrients focused on in vegan diets. Without supplements or fortified foods, deficiencies in vitamin B12 and other essential nutrients may occur. Ensuring sufficient nutrient status is particularly crucial during certain life stages. Currently, there is a lack of precise and practical vegan nutrition guidelines for health professionals, making it urgent to provide such recommendations based on current evidence to ensure adequate nutrient status in vegans.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ilona Faber, Thomas Bjorner, Tine Buch-Andersen, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto
Summary: This study explored the associations between meal-related behavior, social engagement factors, satisfaction with food-related life (SWFL), and subjective well-being in Danish older adults living alone. The results showed that home cooking frequency and self-perceived cooking skills were positively associated with SWFL, while commensality was positively associated with SWFL but not with subjective well-being. Loneliness was negatively associated with SWFL and subjective well-being. Satisfaction with food-related life and subjective health status were positively associated with subjective well-being.
NUTRITION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hans Dagevos, Wim Verbeke
Summary: This paper provides a narrative descriptive review of meat consumption in the Netherlands and Belgium from 2010 to 2020. The analysis shows that meat consumption in the Netherlands is relatively stable, while Belgium has experienced a steady decline in meat consumption over the past decade. Both countries face an increase in flexitarians and consumers who intend to reduce their meat consumption. However, there are important differences in research methodologies and sample compositions, making direct comparisons between countries challenging. The findings suggest that attitudes and intentions towards meat reduction are more prevalent than actual dietary behavioral change.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Adela Plechata, Thomas Morton, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto, Guido Makransky
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a virtual reality intervention designed according to instructional design principles on eating behavior. The results showed that the virtual reality intervention significantly decreased individual dietary footprints and increased response efficacy and knowledge compared to the control condition. However, the intervention had no impact on intentions, self-efficacy, or psychological distance, and additional manipulation of normative feedback enhanced self-efficacy.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiao Song, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto, Wender L. P. Bredie
Summary: This study explored the application of immersive virtual reality (VR) in food product evaluation by comparing the effects of congruent and incongruent VR contexts on consumer acceptance. The results showed that immersive VR induced positive sensations of presence and engagement, and congruent contexts were more effective in enhancing desire and liking for the food product. This highlights the importance of VR as a tool for evaluating contextual factors in new product development.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto, Listia Rini, Ilona Faber, Morten A. Rasmussen, Kai-Brit Bechtold, Joachim J. Schouteten, Hans De Steur
Summary: This study aims to explore the barriers to plant-based food consumption experienced in 10 European countries according to dietary lifestyle. The results show that omnivores are more likely to score higher in the barriers to diet shift. Changing people's dietary habits remains a societal challenge.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTRONOMY AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Listia Rini, Joachim J. Schouteten, Ilona Faber, Kai-Brit Bechtold, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto, Xavier Gellynck, Hans De Steur
Summary: Plant-based food (PBF) is growing as an alternative to animal-based food. Europe leads in PBF market size globally. However, the high failure rate for new PBF products poses a challenge. This study aims to identify the key success factors (KSFs) from existing PBF brands. Two online surveys were conducted, collecting KSFs through card sorting and analyzing different brand clusters using cluster analysis. The findings revealed six clusters of KSFs under external and internal factors supporting PBF brand success. Different brand clusters utilized various KSFs, indicating the absence of a one-size-fits-all approach for market success.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sandra S. Waehrens, Ilona Faber, Limei Gunn, Patrizia Buldo, Michael Bom Frost, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto
Summary: Sensory experiences are crucial for the acceptance and growth of plant-based food alternatives. It is important to identify gaps in consumers' sensory preferences between currently available and ideal versions of these alternatives to guide product development.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sujita Pandey, Mausam Budhathoki, Federico Jose Armando Perez-Cueto, Marianne Thomsen
Summary: Understanding consumers' food waste behavior is crucial for sustainability. This study segmented consumers based on their food choice motives and investigated factors influencing food waste reduction behavior. The study identified four consumer segments and found that attitude, self-efficacy, and environmental concern significantly influenced behavioral intention and eventually food waste reduction behavior. The study suggests that improving attitudes and environmental concern while enhancing self-efficacy can positively influence food waste reduction behavior.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marie Van Espen, James H. Williams, Fatima Alves, Yung Hung, Dirk C. de Graaf, Wim Verbeke
Summary: This study aims to assess the impacts of climate change on the European beekeeping sector and whether beekeepers have had to adapt their practices accordingly. The results show regional disparities in perceived impacts, with Southern European beekeepers expressing more negative outlooks. Factors such as professionalism, years in beekeeping, floral resources availability, environment, and local policy measures were found to distinguish heavily impacted beekeepers from others.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
