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Nutrition & Dietetics
Agustina Fainguersch, Aaron J. Dewar, Lacey A. McCormack, Heather A. Eicher-Miller
Summary: There is mixed evidence on the relationship between dietary cost, diet quality, and socio-economic status. This study aimed to investigate the association between food-security status and dietary cost by comparing total cost, cost per gram, and cost per calorie of daily dietary intake among food-pantry clients. The findings showed inconsistent relationships and emphasized the importance of considering the metric of food cost and the unit of analysis.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marlus H. Q. Pereira, Maria L. A. S. Pereira, Glaucia C. Campos, Maria C. B. Molina
Summary: This study found a relationship between food insecurity and nutritional status among older adults, with severe forms of food insecurity related to malnutrition and mild forms related to overweight.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hyunjung Lee, Gugulethu T. Moyo, Rufus J. Theophilus, Wilna Oldewage-Theron
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between dietary changes and risk factors of type 2 diabetes in older populations in Sharpeville, South Africa. The results showed that women had significantly higher BMI levels compared to men, and waist circumference significantly decreased. Furthermore, intakes of total energy, fatty acids, and cholesterol were positively associated with BMI and waist circumference, while fatty acid intake was negatively associated with HOMA-IR and HOMA-B.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Victoria Guazzelli Williamson, Alexandra M. Lee, Darci Miller, Tianyao Huo, Jon K. Maner, Michelle Cardel
Summary: This study found that psychological resilience may reduce the risk of obesity among Hispanic American adolescents, especially under high social status conditions. Low social status may lead to deviations in dietary behaviors.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Erika R. Zoellner, Mindy A. Patterson, Anjail Z. Sharrief, Sean I. Savitz, Wesley J. Tucker, Derek C. Miketinas
Summary: Dietary intake in stroke survivors is poor, with inadequate nutrient intake and lower overall diet quality compared to age- and gender-matched controls. Additionally, poverty and food insecurity are more prevalent in stroke survivors and are associated with worse diet quality.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luotao Lin, Fengqing Zhu, Edward J. Delp, Heather A. Eicher-Miller
Summary: This study aimed to identify the most commonly consumed food items and those contributing most to total energy intake among different groups, finding that individuals reporting taking insulin tend to consume more protein foods and less soft drinks compared to the other two groups.
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Reproductive Biology
Mahtab Badri-Fariman, Amirmansour Alavi Naeini, Khadijeh Mirzaei, Ashraf Moeini, Mostafa Hosseini, Seyedeh Elaheh Bagheri, Milad Daneshi-Maskooni
Summary: The study found that food insecurity, quasi-western dietary patterns, low economic levels, and waist circumference were significantly associated with a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), while physical activity and healthy dietary patterns were negatively correlated with the risk of PCOS. PCOS patients had inadequate and unbalanced dietary intake of essential nutrients.
JOURNAL OF OVARIAN RESEARCH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Awel Seid, Hirut Assaye Cherie
Summary: Maternal undernutrition is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. This study assessed the dietary diversity, nutritional status, and associated factors of lactating mothers in Dessie town, Ethiopia. The results showed suboptimal dietary diversity and a relatively high prevalence of undernutrition among lactating mothers. Public health nutrition interventions are needed to improve the nutritional status of mothers and children in the study area.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Laila Eleraky, Ramula Issa, Sonia Maciel, Hadijah Mbwana, Constance Rybak, Jan Frank, Wolfgang Stuetz
Summary: The inadequate consumption of micronutrient-dense and protein-rich foods is a major contributing factor to anemia and deficiencies of vitamin A and iron in rural communities of Tanzania and Mozambique. This cross-sectional study examined the nutritional status and diets of female and male pigeon pea farmers in Lindi, Tanzania, and Gurue, Mozambique. The study found that a significant proportion of farmers were overweight and anemic, with women having the highest prevalence of these conditions. The majority of participants did not meet the recommended daily dietary intake of vitamin A, iron, and zinc. Dark green leafy vegetables were found to be a strong predictor of vitamin A intake, while legumes and starchy plants were the dominant sources of vitamin A in Tanzania and Mozambique, respectively. Cereals contributed significantly to iron and zinc intake in both countries. The study suggests that increasing the consumption of micronutrient-rich foods and reducing the intake of refined maize or polished rice could help combat anemia and overweight among smallholder farmers in East and South Eastern Africa.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Michelle M. Litton, Alyssa W. Beavers
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed food shopping behaviors and led to increased food insecurity due to economic recession. Food-insecure individuals consume fewer fruits and vegetables, facing negative health impacts related to poor diet during the pandemic.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jacob Khuri, Youfa Wang, Kendall Holden, Alyce D. Fly, Teresia Mbogori, Sarah Mueller, Jayanhi Kandiah, Mengxi Zhang
Summary: This is the first systematic review summarizing the evidence on both dietary intake and nutritional status among refugees who have resettled in non-camp settings within host countries worldwide. The study found that refugees remain vulnerable to acute food insecurity, malnutrition, and critically inadequate food and nutrient intake after migration. Comprehensive dietary and health screening, as well as culturally appropriate and sustainable nutrition education resources and interventions, are needed to improve the diet and nutrition of refugees.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Talita Barbosa Domingos, Rosely Sichieri, Rosana Salles-Costa
Summary: Obesity and undernutrition are common forms of malnutrition that affect many people globally. While lack of access to food can explain the association between food insecurity and both undernutrition and obesity, there are specific factors related to obesity. Studies have shown a link between food insecurity and overweight/obesity in women, but not in men.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Behavioral Sciences
Lenka H. Shriver, Sally G. Eagleton, Mali Hosseinzadeh, Cheryl Buehler, Laurie Wideman, Esther M. Leerkes
Summary: The study examines the relationship between eating behaviors and food security status on dietary intake during pregnancy. The findings suggest that there is an interaction between dietary restraint and food security on added sugar intake, and external eating and lower dietary restraint are associated with higher fat intake. Additionally, living in a food insecure household is associated with lower fruit and vegetable intake.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eliezer Dade, Miranda Metz, Jean Lookens Pierre, Vanessa Rouzier, Rodney Sufra, Elizabeth Fox, Fabyola Preval, Stephano St-Preux, Jean Ronald Zephir II, Wilson Ariste, Rehana Rasul, Shalom Sabwa, Nicholas Roberts, Marie Marcelle Deschamps, Patrice Severe, Daniel Fitzgerald, Jean William Pape, Lily Du Yan, Margaret L. McNairy
Summary: This study describes BMI and waist circumference (WC) and factors associated with obesity in Haiti. The findings show that women in Haiti have a significantly higher prevalence of obesity compared to men, and abdominal obesity is also common. Haiti faces the dual challenges of food insecurity and an obesity epidemic.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Psychology, Clinical
Alexandra Jackson, Yoshie Sano, Louise Parker, Anne E. Cox, Jane Lanigan
Summary: Intuitive eating has been minimally researched in its association with dietary intake, with inconsistent results that may vary by sex and food security status. This study found that unconditional permission to eat was associated with higher added sugar intake, while body-food choice congruence was associated with lower added sugar and calcium intake, and higher vegetable and whole grain intake. Eating for physical reasons rather than emotional reasons was associated with higher calcium and vegetable intake. Intuitive eating differed by sex and food security status. While consistent relationships between intuitive eating and intake of more nutritious foods were not found, eating for physical reasons and body-food choice congruence may promote diet quality in a community sample.