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Nutrition & Dietetics
Charlotte Nicolas, Manon Rouche, Maxim Dierckens, Colette Kelly, Anne-Siri Fismen, Paola Nardone, Katia Castetbon, Angeline Chatelan
Summary: The study investigated time trends in daily fruit consumption among Western European adolescents and related socioeconomic inequalities. The prevalence of daily fruit consumption increased in 10 countries and decreased in 3 countries between 2002 and 2018. Socioeconomic inequalities in fruit consumption increased in several countries, except for Norway where they decreased.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Cesar Henrique de Carvalho Moraes, Marle dos Santos Alvarenga, Jessica Maria Muniz Moraes, Denise Cavallini Cyrillo
Summary: This study explored important psychosocial determinants of weekly frequency of fruit and vegetable intake among Brazilian adolescents, finding self-efficacy and socioeconomic status to be the major determinants of this eating behavior.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Suwichaya Wiriyasirikul, Thidarat Eksirinimit, Kiatkamjorn Kusol, Rachadaporn Jantasuwan
Summary: This study aimed to design a program based on a domestic social support framework to promote fruit and vegetable consumption among preschool children. The findings indicated that the program helped increase the intake of fruits and vegetables among preschoolers, and caregivers' knowledge and behavioral support played a positive role in this.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Widad Zeidan, Haneen Taweel, Aisha Shalash, Abdullatif Husseini
Summary: This systematic review evaluates fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents in Arab countries, and highlights the inadequate consumption and increased risk of poor health outcomes. It also assesses the dietary assessment tools used to measure intake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Eleanor M. Winpenny, Harriet Rowthorn, Stefanie Hollidge, Kate Westgate, Ian M. Goodyer, Soren Brage, Esther M. F. van Sluijs
Summary: Insufficient sleep is associated with weight gain and metabolic dysregulation due to the reduction in diet quality. This study examines the effect of sleep duration and timing on diet quality the following day among free-living adolescents and finds that shorter sleep duration at night leads to a decrease in diet quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jinshil Hyun, Mindy J. Katz, Carol A. Derby, Nelson Roque, Elizabeth Munoz, Martin J. Sliwinski, Gina S. Lovasi, Richard B. Lipton
Summary: This study examined the association between healthy food availability and cognitive performance among urban older adults. It found that subjective availability of healthy foods, but not objective food environments, was associated with better processing speed and memory binding performance. Furthermore, a portion of this association was mediated through fruit and vegetable consumption.
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Nursing
Ozcan Aygun, Gonca Karayagiz Muslu
Summary: The study analyzed the effect of a school-based F&V promotion program developed based on the transtheoretical model on the consumption behavior of middle school students. The results showed that the program significantly increased the daily consumption of fruits and vegetables by the students and improved their behaviors in this regard.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andres Silva, Pilar Jano, Nicolas Von Hausen
Summary: This study found that better access to fresh fruit and vegetables is not associated with a reduction in weight or body mass index. Additionally, weight and body mass index variations were more closely associated with educational level rather than with access to fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jung Yeon Oh, Jin Yong Lee, Dong-Sook Kim
Summary: This study investigated the market share and expenditures of orphan drugs among children and adolescents in Korea, finding that both the number of patients using orphan drugs and the expenditures have increased, with the highest expenditures in the category of other alimentary tract and metabolism products. Therefore, additional policies should be implemented to ensure timely access to orphan drugs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Machteld van Lieshout, Wendy Scholtes-Bos, Judith M. van der Horst-graat, Puck van Holsteijn, Sanne I. de Vries
Summary: The Food Boost Challenge (FBC) is an innovative approach that involves adolescents, researchers, and food system partners to promote healthy eating behaviors, specifically increasing vegetable and fruit intake. It has shown positive results and potential for further expansion.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jieyu Liu, Yanhui Li, Xinxin Wang, Di Gao, Li Chen, Manman Chen, Tao Ma, Qi Ma, Ying Ma, Yi Zhang, Jun Jiang, Zhiyong Zou, Xijie Wang, Yanhui Dong, Jun Ma
Summary: There is an association between fruit consumption and lipid profiles, and moderate and frequent intake of fruits is associated with a lower risk of lipid disorders in children and adolescents.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Lara-Castor, Renata Micha, Frederick Cudhea, Victoria Miller, Peilin Shi, Jianyi Zhang, Julia R. Sharib, Josh Erndt-Marino, Sean B. Cash, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This study investigated the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among adults in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018. The global average SSB intake was found to be 2.7 servings per week, with higher intake among males, younger individuals, those with higher education levels, and urban residents. The largest increase in SSB intake was observed in Sub-Saharan Africa. These findings highlight the growing problem of SSBs for public health in this region.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Lara-Castor, Renata Micha, Frederick Cudhea, Victoria Miller, Peilin Shi, Jianyi Zhang, Julia R. Sharib, Josh Erndt-Marino, Sean B. Cash, Dariush Mozaffarian, Murat Bas
Summary: Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is linked to cardiometabolic diseases and social inequalities. This study examined SSB intake among adults in 185 countries between 1990 and 2018, looking at variations by age, sex, education, and rural/urban residence. The results showed that global SSB intake was generally high, with higher consumption among males, younger individuals, those with higher education, and urban residents. The largest variations in SSB intake by education and urbanicity were found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Overall, SSB intake increased globally during the study period, with the greatest increase observed in Sub-Saharan Africa.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Michela Bersia, Paola Berchialla, Lorena Charrier, Patrizia Lemma, Alberto Borraccino, Paola Nardone, Daniela Pierannunzio, Silvia Ciardullo, Rosanna Irene Comoretto, Paola Dalmasso
Summary: This study aims to explore the temporal trends of well-being among Italian adolescents and identify potential explanatory factors. The results showed a stable level of life satisfaction but an increase in health complaints, particularly psychological complaints. 15-year-old girls experienced the most significant increase in psychological health complaints, and high school work pressure and poor social support were found to negatively impact well-being.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
L. Smith, G. F. Lopez Sanchez, N. Veronese, P. Soysal, H. Oh, Y. Barnett, H. Keyes, L. Butler, P. Allen, K. Kostev, L. Jacob, J. Shin, A. Koyanagi
Summary: In low- and middle-income countries, inadequate fruit/vegetable consumption is associated with chronic lung disease, diabetes, hearing problems, and visual impairment. People with certain NCDs, especially depression and visual impairment, have a higher prevalence of inadequate fruit/vegetable consumption.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Bjorn E. Holstein, Mogens Trab Damsgaard, Katrine Rich Madsen, Trine Pagh Pedersen, Mette Toftager
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of chronic backpain among adolescents has increased from 1991 to 2018, with higher rates in lower socioeconomic status families. It is recommended to increase efforts in preventing chronic backpain.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
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Gerontology
Sofie S. Skov, Maj Britt D. Nielsen, Rikke F. Krolner, Laila Oksnebjerg, Sigurd M. Ronbol Lauridsen
Summary: This pilot study demonstrated that a multicomponent intervention comprising physical exercise, cognitive stimulation therapy, psychoeducation, and counselling was acceptable for people with early-stage dementia and their caregivers. While no significant changes were observed in participants' physical and cognitive functioning or quality of life based on test results, qualitative data revealed that participants found the intervention meaningful and experienced positive influences on their physical and social well-being. Interaction and support from peers and staff members were considered important and rewarding.
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anne Mette Skovgaard, Marian Bakermans-Kranenburg, Maiken Pontoppidan, Tine Tjornhoj-Thomsen, Katrine Rich Madsen, Ida Voss, Stine Kjaer Wehner, Trine Pagh Pedersen, Lotte Finseth, Rodney S. Taylor, Janne Schurmann Tolstrup, Janni Ammitzboll
Summary: This study aims to address the mental health problems and unhealthy weight of vulnerable infants by providing sensitive parenting. It utilizes both quantitative and qualitative research methods, taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Marti-Castaner, Camila Hvidtfeldt, Sarah Fredsted Villadsen, Bjarne Laursen, Trine Pagh Pedersen, Marie Norredam
Summary: This study examines the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) screening participation among immigrant women in Denmark and reveals that immigrant women are less likely to receive screening compared to Danish-born women. The study also suggests that acculturation factors, such as length of residence and age at migration, affect the screening participation rate, with women who have lower acculturation being more likely to lack screening.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Correction
Health Policy & Services
Stine Kjaer Wehner, Tine Tjornhoj-Thomsen, Camilla Thorring Bonnesen, Katrine Rich Madsen, Marie Pil Jensen, Rikke Fredenslund Krolner
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Behavioral Sciences
H. Wolstenholme, C. Kelly, C. Heary
Summary: Research shows that the negative perception of "fussy eating" behavior may contribute to mealtime stress. Children experience tension between their internal food experiences and external expectations, and are highly sensitive to their parents' goals and emotions during meals. The study emphasizes the importance of listening to children and working together to develop meaningful, relevant, and effective eating interventions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Angeline Chatelan, Theresa Lebacq, Manon Rouche, Colette Kelly, Anne-Siri Fismen, Michal Kalman, Anna Dzielska, Katia Castetbon
Summary: The daily consumption of sugary and diet soft drinks among European adolescents has been declining from 2002 (sugary drinks) and 2006 (diet drinks) to 2018. The decrease in sugary drinks consumption varies greatly across countries, with the largest declines seen in Ireland, England, and Norway, while the decrease in diet drinks consumption is mainly focused on affluent adolescents.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Anne-Siri Fismen, Martina Galler, Knut-Inge Klepp, Angeline Chatelan, Caroline Residori, Kristiina Ojala, Anna Dzielska, Colette Kelly, Marina Melkumova, Sanja Music Milanovic, Paola Nardone, Eliska Stefanova, Gerd Flodgren, Therese Bakke, Oya Ercan, Oddrun Samdal, Arnfinn Helleve
Summary: The study found that self-perceived body weight plays a mediating role in the association between overweight or obesity and mental well-being, and perceiving oneself as too thin or too fat is associated with poorer mental health. Self-perceived body weight varies by gender, socioeconomic status, and country.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Veronica S. C. Pisinger, Sofie Have Hoffmann, Rikke Krolner, Janne Tolstrup
Summary: This study examined the impact of implementing a common alcohol policy on students' drinking patterns. The results showed no significant difference in drinking patterns between schools with and without a common policy, and alcohol consumption among high-school students remained stable and high in both 2014 and 2019.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Malinowska-Cieslik, Dorota Kleszczewska, Anna Dzielska, Monika Scibor, Joanna Mazur
Summary: Despite existing literature on the psychosocial factors of bullying and cyberbullying, there is a lack of comprehensive analysis on the differences between perpetrators. This study aimed to assess the similarities and differences in psychosocial factors between bullies and cyberbullies. Data from a survey conducted in Poland in 2018 were analyzed, including 3650 students from grades K9 and K11. Results showed that male gender, younger age, and non-intact families were associated with a higher risk of bullying and cyberbullying. Protective factors included family support, empathy, school performance, and school attachment. The study emphasized the importance of considering these psychosocial differences and economic deprivation in bullying and cyberbullying prevention programs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giacomo Lazzeri, Silvia Ciardullo, Angela Spinelli, Daniela Pierannunzio, Anna Dzielska, Colette Kelly, Einar B. Thorsteinsson, Gentiana Qirjako, Anouk Geraets, Kristiina Ojala, Manon Rouche, Paola Nardone
Summary: The present study aimed to identify socio-demographic determinants of daily breakfast consumption (DBC) among adolescents and describe trends in DBC across 23 countries. The study found that DBC has decreased in most countries, highlighting the need for interventions to increase DBC.
Article
Pediatrics
Jasmine Gustafsson, Nelli Lyyra, Inga Jasinskaja-Lahti, Nina Simonsen, Henri Lahti, Markus Kulmala, Kristiina Ojala, Leena Paakkari
Summary: This study examined the mental health profiles of Finnish adolescents before and after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It found that factors such as gender, maternal monitoring, social support, online communication, home atmosphere, school climate, and self-rated health were strongly associated with poorer mental health profiles. In addition, low subjective health literacy and the importance of teacher support increased after the pandemic.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paula Santia, Christopher Jamil de Montgomery, Trine Pagh Pedersen, Maria Marti-castaner
Summary: This study examined the association between women's migrant status and use of postpartum mental healthcare, and investigated the role of migration characteristics in mental healthcare use. The findings showed that immigrants and descendants had a lower risk of using mental healthcare compared to the majority group. Furthermore, specific migration characteristics were associated with a lower risk of postpartum mental healthcare use.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
