Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mohammad M. H. Abdullah, Jaimee Hughes, Sara Grafenauer
Summary: Whole grain consumption is associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases, including cancer. Encouraging Australians to swap refined grains for whole grains can potentially yield healthcare cost savings and increase adherence to dietary guidelines, leading to reductions in disease burden.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Janne Martikainen, Kari Jalkanen, Jari Heiskanen, Piia Lavikainen, Markku Peltonen, Tiina Laatikainen, Jaana Lindstrom
Summary: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing globally, and a healthy diet plays a crucial role in its prevention. Increased consumption of whole grain foods could lead to significant health and economic benefits in the Finnish adult population, reducing T2D-related costs and improving quality-adjusted life years.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xun Wei, Wei Yang, Jianhui Wang, Yong Zhang, Yaxuan Wang, Yan Long, Bin Tan, Xiangyuan Wan
Summary: This article analyzes the global publication characteristics, hotspots, and frontiers of whole grain health benefit research. It finds that the overall number of publications is increasing, with the United States being the main contributor. Observational studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis are the most commonly used research methods, and the focus is mainly on dietary fiber and bioactive substances. The development of whole grain foods and their optimal intake has become a hot topic, with the need to reach a consensus and retain taste and healthy nutrients in processing.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anna Norhammar, Johan Bodegard, Jan W. Eriksson, Hermann Haller, Gerard C. M. Linssen, Amitava Banerjee, Avraham Karasik, Pavlos Mamouris, Navdeep Tangri, Tiago Taveira-Gomes, Aldo P. Maggioni, Manuel Botana, Marcus Thuresson, Suguru Okami, Toshitaka Yajima, Takashi Kadowaki, Kare Birkeland
Summary: The study aims to examine the relationship between the development of cardiovascular and renal disease (CVRD) and hospital healthcare costs in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The results show that cardiorenal disease is the most frequently developed and costly manifestation of CVRD.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sangwon Chung, Jin-Taek Hwang, Soo-Hyun Park
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases and metabolic diseases have a high prevalence globally, and dietary strategies involving whole grains have been shown to have preventive and therapeutic effects on these diseases. Bioactive ingredients in whole grains, such as polyphenols, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, play important roles in preventing and improving cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Katelyn A. Barnes, Zoe Szewczyk, Jaimon T. Kelly, Katrina L. Campbell, Lauren E. Ball
Summary: The review found that providing nutrition care in primary care settings may be more costly but more effective than usual care. However, there was high study heterogeneity, limiting further conclusions. Therefore, further studies are needed to evaluate the long-term cost-effectiveness of providing nutrition care in primary care settings.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Eva Pagano, Stefan R. A. Konings, Daniela Di Cuonzo, Rosalba Rosato, Graziella Bruno, Amber A. van Der Heijden, Joline Beulens, Roderick Slieker, Jose Leal, Talitha L. Feenstra
Summary: The study aimed to validate the UK Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model version 2 (UKPDS-OM2) by comparing predicted and observed outcomes in two European population-based cohorts. Results showed that the model overpredicted all-cause mortality and myocardial infarction, while performing well for stroke and ischemic heart disease outcomes. Transferability of the model may need improvement before application in Italian or Dutch settings.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matti Marklund, Leopold N. Aminde, Mary Njeri Wanjau, Liping Huang, Celine Awuor, Lindsay Steele, Laura K. Cobb, J. Lennert Veerman, Jason H. Y. Wu
Summary: This study utilizes a multiple cohort proportional multistate life table model to demonstrate the potential health gains and cost-effectiveness of implementing a mandatory limit on industrial trans fatty acids (iTFA) in Kenya. The findings suggest that such intervention could prevent ischemic heart disease (IHD) events and deaths, save healthcare costs, and be a cost-saving strategy in the long term.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mi Jun Keng, Jose Leal, Louise Bowman, Jane Armitage, Borislava Mihaylova
Summary: This study estimated the impact of various adverse events on health-related quality of life in patients with diabetes, providing valuable information for evaluating the overall value of treatments.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Marc Evans, Abhishek Shankar Chandramouli, Mads Faurby, Kasper Sommer Matthiessen, Phillip Bredahl Mogensen, Subodh Verma
Summary: This study found that in US patients with type 2 diabetes and a cardiovascular disease-related hospitalization, the added medical cost of treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) can be offset by lower inpatient and outpatient care costs, resulting in budget neutrality against the standard of care (SoC).
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nimalan Arinaminpathy, Arindam Nandi, Shibu Vijayan, Nita Jha, Sreenivas A. Nair, Sameer Kumta, Puneet Dewan, Kiran Rade, Bhavin Vadera, Raghuram Rao, Kuldeep S. Sachdeva
Summary: The PPIA initiative to engage with private sector in tuberculosis control in India shows cost-effective ways to reduce TB burden, with different cost-effectiveness outcomes based on local settings such as drug resistance patterns.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mi Jun Keng, Jose Leal, Louise Bowman, Jane Armitage, Borislava Mihaylova
Summary: This study estimated the annual hospital costs associated with a range of adverse events for people with diabetes in the UK. The results showed that end-stage renal disease and lower limb amputation were the factors with the highest annual hospital costs, while other adverse events were also associated with increased hospital costs.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gynette Reyneke, Jaimee Hughes, Sara Grafenauer
Summary: This exploratory study aimed to understand consumer perspectives on the wording used in dietary guidelines specifically focused on legumes and whole grains. The study found that consumers significantly preferred a specific frequency and quantity statement for legume consumption, while for whole grains, a less prescriptive option was preferred. The study suggests that more specific messaging regarding frequency, quantity, and quality of recommended foods could improve the adoption and consumption of legumes and whole grains in the Australian diet.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jhangir Humayun, Chatarina Lofqvist, David Ley, Ann Hellstrom, Hanna Gyllensten
Summary: This study is the first systematic review on costs associated with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants. The findings confirmed high costs related to BPD, with the highest costs associated with infants born at extremely low gestational ages. Quality assessment indicated a low risk of bias in the reported findings of included studies.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alan Rozanski, Sakul Sakul, Jagat Narula, Daniel Berman
Summary: Unhealthy lifestyles, such as poor diets and lack of exercise, contribute to disease and chronic illnesses. Assessing adverse lifestyle factors in healthcare settings has become increasingly important. This study evaluates the evidence for assessing six other health-related lifestyle factors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, muscle strengthening exercises, mobility limitations, diet, and sleep quality. Based on the evaluation, it is recommended to use a short questionnaire to assess these factors in patient care settings.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Madeline L. Estell, Eden M. Barrett, Katrina R. Kissock, Sara J. Grafenauer, Julie Miller Jones, Eleanor J. Beck
Summary: Most grains in Australia are classified as ultra-processed foods, but excluding them can lead to decreased intake of key nutrients. Choosing substitutes can potentially meet nutrient requirements in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, but may not be realistic for certain at-risk populations.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Genevieve Milesi, Anna Rangan, Sara Grafenauer
Summary: Whole grain foods may have anti-inflammatory effects and can significantly reduce inflammatory markers, especially in overweight/obese individuals and those with pre-existing conditions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lesley Bryant, Anna Rangan, Sara Grafenauer
Summary: This systematic review investigates the effects of lupin on various health outcomes. The research suggests that including lupin in the diet may have beneficial effects on blood pressure, satiety, and serum lipids. However, further studies are needed to strengthen the evidence, particularly regarding the protein and dietary fiber components of lupin.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Caroline Sluyter, Rikke Iben Neess, Sara Grafenauer
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Kevin B. Miller, Sara J. Grafenauer, Janne Martikainen
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gynette Reyneke, Jaimee Hughes, Sara Grafenauer
Summary: This exploratory study aimed to understand consumer perspectives on the wording used in dietary guidelines specifically focused on legumes and whole grains. The study found that consumers significantly preferred a specific frequency and quantity statement for legume consumption, while for whole grains, a less prescriptive option was preferred. The study suggests that more specific messaging regarding frequency, quantity, and quality of recommended foods could improve the adoption and consumption of legumes and whole grains in the Australian diet.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jaimee Hughes, Emma Pearson, Sara Grafenauer
Summary: This scoping review evaluated the inclusion of legumes in global food-based dietary guidelines and reviewed consumption data against global food group classifications for legumes. Results showed variations in key messaging, serving size recommendations, and frequency of consumption for legumes in dietary guidelines. The classification of legumes into food groups also varied. To encourage consumption for health, environmental, and economic benefits, greater emphasis and repositioning of legumes in dietary guidelines may be necessary.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mohammad M. H. Abdullah, Jaimee Hughes, Sara Grafenauer
Summary: Legume intake is advocated as part of a healthy diet, but it generally falls short of recommended levels worldwide. This study assessed the potential savings in healthcare costs associated with a reduction in coronary heart disease (CHD) when Australian adults achieve a targeted level of 50 g/day of legume intake.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
David J. A. Jenkins, Peter J. H. Jones, Mohammad M. H. Abdullah, Benoit Lamarche, Dorothea Faulkner, Darshna Patel, Sandhya Sahye-Pudaruth, Melanie Paquette, Balachandran Bashyam, Sathish C. Pichika, Meaghan E. Kavanagh, Pooja Patel, Fred Liang, Ramon Brown, Tiffany Zhao, Mila Phan, Gajuna Mathiyalagan, Shilpa Tandon, Vladmir Vuksan, Elena Jovanovski, John L. Sievenpiper, Cyril W. C. Kendall, Lawrence A. Leiter, Robert G. Josse
Summary: Both low-carbohydrate vegan and vegetarian diets can contribute to weight loss, improved glycemic control, and blood pressure. However, the plant-based diet has greater potential in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Jaimee Hughes, Anne McMahon, Lauren Houston, Elizabeth Neale
Summary: The study investigated consumer perceptions, use, and perceived value of nutrition and health claims on food labels among Australian consumers. It found that while most respondents were aware of these claims, trust in them was low. Consumers preferred using ingredients lists and nutrition information panels to guide their food choices.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jaimee Hughes, Sara J. J. Grafenauer
Summary: The popularity of sourdough bread has increased, but traditional methods and ingredients may not always be used. This study examined nutrition and health issues of sourdough products in the Australian bread category, comparing data from 2019 and 2021. The results showed an increase in product numbers, with sourdough growing ahead of other bread types, but fermentation claims may mislead consumers without a clear definition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Nutrition & Dietetics
H. Mozejko, A. -T. McMahon, C. McLean, S. Grafenauer
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2023)