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Nutrition & Dietetics
Barbara Korousic Seljak, Eva Valencic, Hristo Hristov, Masa Hribar, Ziva Lavrisa, Anita Kusar, Katja Zmitek, Sanja Krusic, Matej Gregoric, Urska Blaznik, Blaz Ferjancic, Jasna Bertoncelj, Mojca Korosec, Igor Pravst
Summary: The dietary fiber intake in Slovenia is lower than recommended, with over 80% of adolescents, adults, and elderlies having inadequate intake. Fruits and vegetables are the main sources of dietary fiber, with significant differences observed between population groups. Public health strategies focusing on food reformulation and promotion of whole foods of plant origin could help improve overall dietary fiber intake in the population.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Isabel Iguacel, Aurora Perez-Cornago, Julie A. Schmidt, Heleen Van Puyvelde, Ruth Travis, Corinne Casagrande, Genevieve Nicolas, Elio Riboli, Elisabete Weiderpass, Eva Ardanaz, Aurelio Barricarte, Stina Boden, Eleonora Bruno, Ana Ching-Lopez, Dagfinn Aune, Torill E. Jensen, Ulrika Ericson, Ingergerd Johansson, Jose Ma Huerta, Verena Katzke, Tilman Kuehn, Carlotta Sacerdote, Matthias B. Schulze, Guri Skeie, Stina Ramne, Heather Ward, Marc J. Gunter, Inge Huybrechts
Summary: This study aimed to expand the EPIC nutrient database by adding amino acid values from the US nutrient database, and evaluated the accuracy of these new protein and amino acid intake estimates. Results showed high correlations between energy and protein intake calculated using the US nutrient database matching and the reference from ENDB.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ranuccio Nuti, Luigi Gennari, Guido Cavati, Filippo Pirrotta, Stefano Gonnelli, Carla Caffarelli, Luciano Tei, Daniela Merlotti
Summary: Vitamin D is essential for bone health and preventing metabolic bone disorders. Vitamin D deficiency is common in Italy and supplementation with vitamin D2 or D3 is often recommended. However, studies on vitamin D intake in the Italian population are not well-designed and incomplete. This study aimed to validate a food questionnaire for assessing dietary vitamin D intake in Italians and found a low intake of vitamin D, which contributes to hypovitaminosis D.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tatiana Sadalla Collese, Augusto Cesar F. De Moraes, Tara Rendo-Urteaga, Laura I. Gonzalez-Zapata, Diego Alejandro Gaitan Charry, Carlos A. Delgado, Gabriela Berg, Francisco Leonardo Torres-Leal, Heraclito B. Carvalho
Summary: This study evaluated the validity of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and 24-hour dietary recalls (24h-DR) for assessing dietary iron intake in South American children and adolescents. The results showed that the FFQ had good correlations and agreements in both age groups, indicating its effectiveness in ranking total dietary iron intake. The study received a score of 8 out of 10 for its importance.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2022)
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Vijay Ganji, Tahra ElObeid, Zumin Shi, Hiba Bawadi, Abdelhamid Kerkadi, Noor Moussa, Hoda Ali, Alshaimaa Sobeih
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among young Qatari women and developed a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to assess the vitamin D intake in their diet. The results showed that the FFQ reported higher vitamin D intakes compared to the 24-hour food recall (24HFR), indicating moderate agreement between the two methods.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Nasser M. M. Al-Daghri, Shaun Sabico, Kaiser Wani, Syed Danish Hussain, Sobhy Yakout, Naji Aljohani, Suma Uday, Wolfgang Hoegler
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the associations between serum markers of biochemical osteomalacia (OM) and dietary intake among Saudi adolescents. The findings showed that Saudi adolescents have insufficient dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D, and low serum vitamin D levels. However, they consume excess inorganic phosphate. Therefore, food fortification to optimize vitamin D and calcium intake should be considered for Saudi adolescents.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Kun Huang, Liyun Zhao, Qiya Guo, Dongmei Yu, Yuxiang Yang, Qiuye Cao, Xiaolin Yuan, Lahong Ju, Shujuan Li, Xue Cheng, Xiaoli Xu, Hongyun Fang
Summary: The study compared the performance of different forms of 24-hour dietary recalls in estimating dietary intake in Chinese adults. It found that three non-consecutive days of recall were more accurate than three consecutive days. Two non-consecutive days could also be used as a substitute to some extent. Using the National Cancer Institute method was more accurate than using the within-person mean method.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Carla Guzman, Jonathan Espinoza, Fabiola Fuentealba
Summary: Dietary fiber is important for health, and a validated tool for assessing food consumption related to high-fiber foods can help quantify the intake of fiber, identify risk groups and target populations, and inform the development of health policies and programs. In this study, a fiber intake short food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was translated into Spanish, validated by experts, and tested on 198 Chilean adults. The FFQ showed a high validity coefficient of 0.98 and revealed that the mean dietary fiber intake in Chilean adults was similar to the national survey data.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rachel R. Deer, Erin Hosein, Alejandra Mera, Kristen Howe, Shawn Goodlett, Nicole Robertson, Elena Volpi
Summary: The study found that community-dwelling older adults did not meet their nutritional needs during recovery after acute hospitalization, particularly in terms of protein intake. This highlights the need for better nutritional evaluation and support of geriatric patients recovering from hospitalization.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Matjaz Macuh, Jana Levec, Nenad Kojic, Bojan Knap
Summary: This study is the first to examine the nutritional status of professional Slovenian football players. It found that the players had low energy intake and inadequate carbohydrate intake. They also had adequate intakes of protein and fat, but insufficient intakes of saturated fat, fiber, calcium, and vitamin D. The study highlighted the need for improvement in the nutrition of professional football players in order to maximize their performance, longevity, and body composition, as well as the importance of a nutritionist in this process.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Masa Hribar, Katarina Zlavs, Igor Pravst, Katja Zmitek
Summary: Vitamin D and its adequate status are important for human health. A simple food frequency questionnaire was developed to assess vitamin D intake, showing acceptable validity and reproducibility. This tool helps in the effective assessment of individual vitamin D intake and supports evidence-based policy-making decisions.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Desiree A. Lucassen, Elske M. Brouwer-Brolsma, Hendriek C. Boshuizen, Monica Mars, Johan de Vogel van den Bosch, Edith JM. Feskens
Summary: The smartphone-based 2-hour recall method (2hR) is a valid approach to assess dietary intake, as it shows similar results to traditional 24-hour recalls (24hR) and objective biomarkers, with slightly higher intake estimates.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Nadia M. Sneed, Somto Ukwuani, Evan C. Sommer, Lauren R. Samuels, Kimberly P. Truesdale, Donna Matheson, Tracy E. Noerper, Shari L. Barkin, William J. Heerman
Summary: This study tested the reliability and validity of classifying foods into Nova categories based on 24-hour dietary recalls. The method was found to be reliable and valid for identifying the processing level of foods.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Emiko Okada, Makiko Nakade, Fumiaki Hanzawa, Kentaro Murakami, Mai Matsumoto, Satoshi Sasaki, Hidemi Takimoto
Summary: The development of accurate and efficient dietary methods for national nutrition surveys is crucial. This scoping review summarized studies that combined detailed dietary surveys with questionnaires in national surveys and identified the purpose of this combination. The findings can be used as a reference for future national nutrition surveys that introduce new dietary survey methods.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Rana Conway, Gabriella Heuchan, Helen Croker, Sara Esser, Victoria Ireland, Phillippa Lally, Rebecca Beeken, Abigail Fisher
Summary: This study investigates the impact of difficulties in self-completion on response rates and sample characteristics in dietary recalls. The findings show that one third of participants were unable to complete the online self-completed 24-HRs, and this was associated with older age, non-white ethnicity, and lower educational level. Compared to interviewer-administered 24-HRs, self-completed 24-HRs included fewer items and reported lower intakes of energy, fat, saturated fat, and sugar.
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Food Science & Technology
Eva Valencic, Emma Beckett, Clare E. Collins, Barbara Korousic, Tamara Bucher
Summary: As decision-making shifts more into digital environments, understanding how consumers assess and select foods, particularly healthy foods, in these environments is becoming increasingly important. Online services offer opportunities to improve consumer wellbeing through promoting healthier food choices and positively impacting purchasing behaviours.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Eva Valencic, Emma Beckett, Clare E. E. Collins, Barbara Korousic Seljak, Tamara Bucher
Summary: This study developed and tested a mobile app to investigate the association between physical and digital environments on snack choices. Preliminary results suggest that the time of snack obtainment did not have a significant effect on the healthfulness of the snacks chosen, but unhealthy background images appeared to encourage healthier snack choices.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Igor Pravst, Ziva Lavrisa, Hristo Hristov, Masa Hribar, Sanja Krusic, Katja Zmitek, Anita Kusar, Katja Zdesar Kotnik, Petra Golja, Anja Cibej Andlovec, Larisa Pograjc
Summary: This article examines the prevalence of food supplement use among Slovene Armed Forces personnel and the importance of supplementation for nutrient intake. The study found that most participants reported using vitamin, mineral, and protein supplements, with military rank, participation in operations, and physical activity being the main determinants of specific supplement use.
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Food Science & Technology
Hristo Hristov, Karmen Erjavec, Igor Pravst, Luka Juvancic, Ales Kuhar
Summary: This study compares attitudes towards local food between organic and national quality scheme consumer segments, aiming to provide insights on consumer segmentation in terms of trust towards organic and selected quality food perceived as local. The research examines consumer attitudes related to two Slovenian food quality schemes: Organic (related to production methods) and Selected Quality (related to quality attributes). The study focuses on two consumer segments with high trust levels towards the quality schemes, analyzing their sociodemographic profiles, understanding and attitudes towards local food, trust in actors and institutions, and willingness to purchase local food. The results show that both consumer groups have similar understandings of local food, with region-based interpretations being more prominent. The Organic group is more cosmopolitan and supportive of the local community, while the Selected Quality group includes more retirees and students. Specific product propositions should be developed to increase consumer interest in food with the Organic and Selected Quality schemes.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tom Levanic, Blaz Cigic, Mateja Germ, Ivana Polisenska, Katerina Vaculova, Igor Pravst, Darja Kocjan Acko, Ivan Kreft
Summary: The grains of three barley varieties were processed to obtain different milling fractions with varying beta-glucan content. The study found differences in the stable carbon isotope ratios between the fractions. Coarse milling fractions had higher beta-glucan content and more negative carbon isotope ratios compared to intact barley grains, while the enriched fraction had a less negative isotope ratio. This suggests that the deviation in stable isotope ratio is not solely due to beta-glucan content, but also depends on other constituents of the grains. The method used in this study for determining stable carbon isotope ratios in barley grain fractions could potentially be used to screen for bioactive constituents in barley grain.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sanja Krusic, Hristo Hristov, Masa Hribar, Ziva Lavrisa, Katja Zmitek, Igor Pravst
Summary: High sodium intake is the leading diet-related risk factor for mortality globally. Slovenia implemented salt reduction policies, but the long-term effectiveness is limited. This study investigated the changes in sodium content in prepacked branded foods and found that sodium reduction was less frequent in market-leading products.
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Food Science & Technology
Anita Kusar, Igor Pravst, Urska Pivk Kupirovic, Klaus G. Grunert, Ivan Kreft, Hristo Hristov
Summary: Consumers' recognition and understanding of food characteristics play a crucial role in purchase decisions. This study investigated consumer preferences for bread and identified four consumer segments with different preferences based on functional ingredients and other claims. The findings provide valuable insights for bread marketing strategies to cater to various consumer segments.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eva Peklaj, Nina Rescic, Barbara Kourosic Seljak, Nada Rotovnik Kozjek
Summary: The prevalence of RED-S-related health problems in young Slovenian athletes, especially in middle adolescents, is concerning. Female athletes and those with potential nutritional risk factors for RED-S are more vulnerable to health disorders. Regular medical examination of young athletes should include screening for RED-S symptoms and nutrition-related risk factors.
ZDRAVSTVENO VARSTVO
(2023)