Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dong D. Wang, Yanping Li, Shilpa N. Bhupathiraju, Bernard A. Rosner, Qi Sun, Edward L. Giovannucci, Eric B. Rimm, JoAnn E. Manson, Walter C. Willett, Meir J. Stampfer, Frank B. Hu
Summary: The study found that consuming approximately 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day was associated with lower total mortality and mortality from cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. Higher intake beyond this level did not provide additional risk reduction.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Qingzhou Liu, Lok Yin Tam, Anna Rangan
Summary: Reducing the package size of energy-dense, nutrient-poor snacks and drinks can lower actual and intended consumption, but the effects vary depending on the package conditions and moderating factors.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jennifer N. Baldwin, Lee M. Ashton, Peta M. Forder, Rebecca L. Haslam, Alexis J. Hure, Deborah J. Loxton, Amanda J. Patterson, Clare E. Collins
Summary: The study found that an increase in fruit and vegetable varieties is associated with lower healthcare claims for healthy weight women, and an increasing fruit and vegetable variety over time is associated with lower healthcare costs.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Danyang Ying, Luz Sanguansri, Lijiang Cheng, Mary Ann Augustin
Summary: The study showed that broccoli powder is a rich source of protein and dietary fiber, while carrot powder has higher sugar content but lower protein and dietary fiber. When processing snacks, the expansion decreased with higher vegetable content. Storage at different temperatures over time resulted in changes in soluble phenolic content.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Miguel Martin-Matillas, Dinalrilan Rocha-Silva, Abel Plaza-Florido, Manuel Delgado-Fernandez, Amelia Marti, Pilar De Miguel-Etayo, Luis A. Moreno, Ascension Marcos, Cristina Campoy
Summary: This study investigated the determinants of cardiometabolic risk changes in overweight/obese adolescents and found that body weight changes were the most important predictor.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria Maisto, Giuseppe Annunziata, Elisabetta Schiano, Vincenzo Piccolo, Fortuna Iannuzzo, Rosaria Santangelo, Roberto Ciampaglia, Gian Carlo Tenore, Ettore Novellino, Paolo Grieco
Summary: The addition of four different potential probiotic strains in date fruit-based products showed the possibility of producing a functional snack. The probiotic concentrations increased, pH decreased, and there was an increase in free phenolic compounds and related activity, indicating potential health benefits.
Article
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)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pradeep Kumar, Sangram Kishor Patel, Solomon Debbarma, Niranjan Saggurti
Summary: India has the largest adolescent population in the world, but many underprivileged adolescents are unable to complete schooling. This study aims to understand the determinants of school dropout among adolescents in India and identifies factors such as household wealth, mother's education, engagement in paid work, substance abuse, and gender discrimination that contribute to dropout rates.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wenjuan Xiang, Hsiao-Wen Wang, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: This review provides an overview of common phytohormones for extending the shelf life of fruit and vegetables, discussing modulation principles such as defence gene expression activation, antioxidant enzymes activity stimulation, and cell membrane integrity maintenance. It also introduces the applications of various phytohormones in preserving agricultural products and suggests new trends for combining phytohormones with other treatments to further enhance their effects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rachelle A. Pretorius, Debra J. Palmer
Summary: Higher dietary fiber intakes during pregnancy may confer health benefits such as increasing gut microbiome diversity, reducing the risk of glucose intolerance and pre-eclampsia, achieving appropriate gestational weight gain, and preventing constipation. However, the majority of pregnant women do not meet the recommended Adequate Intake of dietary fiber, with those consuming higher fiber diets tending to consume more fruits and vegetables.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Frans Folkvord, Brigitte Naderer, Anna Coates, Emma Boyland
Summary: Currently, there is ubiquitous marketing of unhealthy foods, particularly targeted at children. This could contribute to the obesity epidemic. To improve children's dietary intake and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, it is necessary to reduce the marketing of energy-dense snacks to children and increase the promotion of healthier foods.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Andres Silva, Andres Astorga, Samuel Duran-Aguero, Alejandra Domper
Summary: Using an online survey conducted in four Latin American countries, the study reveals that most respondents were satisfied with their current fruit and vegetable consumption level, even though they consumed less than five portions a day. Satisfied respondents consumed significantly more fruit and vegetables than unsatisfied ones. The determinants of desirable and current consumption levels differed, with years of education being relevant in both cases. In a hypothetical scenario without physical or economic access restrictions, unsatisfied respondents still could not reach the recommended five portions a day.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Helga Madsen, Abhijit Sen, Dagfinn Aune
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize the published prospective studies on fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of hypertension. The results showed that a high intake of fruit and vegetables combined, and total fruit, was associated with reduced risk of hypertension. However, the results for fruit and vegetable subtypes were mixed and need further study.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sridharshi C. Hewawitharana, Karen L. Webb, Ron Strochlic, Wendi Gosliner
Summary: This study examined the price differences between farmers' markets and supermarkets for fruits and vegetables. It found that farmers' markets primarily offered organic produce at lower prices, while supermarkets primarily offered conventionally grown produce at higher prices. These differences in price and type of produce may have implications for the impact of financial incentive programs on fruit and vegetable consumption.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Laurel F. Moffat, Lorrene D. Ritchie, Wendi Gosliner, Kaela R. Plank, Lauren E. Au
Summary: This study found that parental perception of the food environment is associated with children's diet and weight outcomes. Optimizing access to fruits and vegetables at both neighborhood and home levels can help improve children's diet quality. However, the impact may be weaker for children living in food insecure or low-income households.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
F. Karpouzis, R. Lindberg, A. Walsh, S. Shah, G. Abbott, J. Lai, A. Berner, K. Ball
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the impact and process of a school-based Food Education and Sustainability Training (FEAST) program, designed to educate children about sustainability, food waste and nutrition through hands-on cooking activities. A pragmatic, non-randomized controlled trial will be conducted among primary schools in New South Wales, Australia to assess primary outcomes such as children's self-reported fruit and vegetable intake and secondary outcomes related to food literacy constructs. Analysis of quantitative data and qualitative responses will provide valuable insights into the value of integrating environmental sustainability into nutrition education programs for school-aged children.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rebecca Wyse, Tessa Delaney, Fiona Stacey, Rachel Zoetemeyer, Christophe Lecathelinais, Hannah Lamont, Kylie Ball, Karen Campbell, Chris Rissel, John Attia, John Wiggers, Sze Lin Yoong, Christopher Oldmeadow, Rachel Sutherland, Nicole Nathan, Kathryn Reilly, Luke Wolfenden
Summary: A multistrategy behavioral intervention implemented via a web-based school canteen lunch ordering system successfully reduced the energy and saturated fat content of student lunch orders. Intervention schools had higher odds of everyday items purchased and lower odds of occasional items purchased compared to control schools, with no change in canteen revenue.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fiona Stacey, Tessa Delaney, Kylie Ball, Rachel Zoetemeyer, Christophe Lecathelinais, Luke Wolfenden, Kirsty Seward, Rebecca Wyse
Summary: The study found that providing tailored feedback did not impact the proportion of 'everyday' or 'caution' foods chosen by students in a school canteen online ordering system. The nutritional quality of the online canteen orders was also not affected by the tailored feedback. Future research should explore other strategies and specific feedback formats to promote healthy purchasing decisions.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Christina Vogel, Sarah Crozier, Daniel Penn-Newman, Kylie Ball, Graham Moon, Joanne Lord, Cyrus Cooper, Janis Baird
Summary: This study found that implementing a healthier layout in supermarkets led to an increase in sales of fruits and vegetables, a rise in the proportion of customers purchasing fruits and vegetables, and a decrease in confectionery sales. Dietary variables showed trends towards healthier choices.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Kylie Fraser, Penny Love, Karen J. Campbell, Kylie Ball, Rachelle S. Opie
Summary: Meal kit subscription services are popular among families, providing benefits such as reducing mental load, enhancing family participation in meal preparation, and offering nutritionally dense meals. They have the potential to positively influence physical, mental, and social health.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karen E. Lamb, David Crawford, Lukar E. Thornton, Sheikh M. Shariful Islam, Ralph Maddison, Kylie Ball
Summary: The study found that there is a positive association between years of education and diabetes diagnosis in Ghana and India, with higher education levels correlating with higher rates of diabetes diagnosis. In India, higher education levels were also associated with increased leisure physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, adherence to special diets or insulin injections, but also with higher BMI, waist, and hip circumference.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lukar E. Thornton, Ralf-Dieter Schroers, Karen E. Lamb, Mark Daniel, Kylie Ball, Basile Chaix, Yan Kestens, Keren Best, Laura Oostenbach, Neil T. Coffee
Summary: This study aimed to develop and apply a practical definition of the 20-minute neighbourhood (20MN) to assess the presence of 20MNs in the Australian cities of Melbourne and Adelaide. The results showed the existence of 20MNs in both cities, but Adelaide had lower population and dwelling density compared to Melbourne.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Jenny Veitch, Kylie Ball, Elise Rivera, Venurs Loh, Benedicte Deforche, Keren Best, Anna Timperio
Summary: Parks play a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of older adults, but their use among this population is low. This study investigated the relative importance of different park features in encouraging park visitation, physical activity, and social interaction among older adults. The results revealed that shady trees and a peaceful and relaxed setting were the most important features for park visitation, while walking paths were crucial for physical activity and a peaceful and relaxed setting for social interaction. Park designers should prioritize these features to meet the needs of older adults and promote physical activity and social interaction during park visits.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jedha Dening, Elena S. George, Kylie Ball, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam
Summary: This paper describes a randomized controlled trial (RCT) protocol for evaluating the effectiveness of standard care plus web-based low carbohydrate diet (LCD) intervention compared to standard care only in managing type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study aims to assess outcomes such as haemoglobin A1c levels and collect additional data on dietary intake, self-efficacy, weight and height, medication usage, and diabetes-related comorbidities. The findings of this study will be widely disseminated through various channels.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jedha Dening, Elena S. George, Kylie Ball, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam
Summary: This study used a user-centered approach to develop a web-based dietary intervention for adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The development process involved guided discussion groups and a field test, resulting in actionable feedback and insights for intervention improvements.
INTERNET INTERVENTIONS-THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca Lindberg, Kathryn Cirone, Laura Larkin, Kylie Ball, Rachel Laws, Claire Margerison
Summary: Food insecurity is a major issue in Australia, affecting 13.5% of households. Universal school food programs are not available, but teachers and non-profit organizations are actively addressing this problem through various strategies to support food insecure students and their families.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jaimie-Lee Maple, Jaithri Ananthapavan, Kylie Ball, Megan Teychenne, Marj Moodie
Summary: This study found that the incentive-based ACHIEVE program aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior was cost-effective. The cost-efficacy analysis showed positive results, indicating that financial incentives could be effective in promoting health behaviors.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jo Salmon, Lauren Arundell, Ester Cerin, Nicola Dawn Ridgers, Kylie D. Hesketh, Robin M. Daly, David Dunstan, Helen Brown, Jacqui Della Gatta, Paul Della Gatta, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Lauren Shepphard, Marj Moodie, Clare Hume, Vicki Brown, Kylie Ball, David Crawford
Summary: The Transform-Us! school- and home-based intervention is effective in reducing children's sedentary behavior and adiposity indicators, but increasing physical activity remains challenging.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jedha Dening, Karly Zacharia, Kylie Ball, Elena S. George, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam
Summary: This study explores participant engagement in a web-based dietary program for individuals with type 2 diabetes through a mixed methods approach. The findings indicate that sustained frequency and intensity of engagement, structured program delivery, positive affective engagement, and participant's experience of value and reward contribute to effective engagement. The user-centered development process prior to intervention delivery also plays a crucial role in facilitating positive engagement outcomes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Oliver Stanesby, Michael Long, Kylie Ball, Leigh Blizzard, Fiona Cocker, Stephen Greaves, Siobhan Harpur, Fay Johnston, Kim Jose, Elaine Marshall, Andrew J. Palmer, Melanie Sharman, Alison Venn, Julie Williams, Verity Cleland
Summary: Younger, more educated, residing in socio-economically advantaged areas, physically active individuals with healthy BMI and good/excellent self-rated health were more likely to engage in active commuting. Inner regional dwellers were no more likely than outer regional dwellers to actively commute after covariate adjustment.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2021)