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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hilary J. Powers
Summary: Dietary reference values are estimates of daily nutrient or food energy intake for healthy people, used for various purposes including assessing adequacy and safety, food labeling, and food fortification strategies. The setting of DRV in the UK is the responsibility of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, based on evidence related to food and nutrients' impact on health. Calls have been made for more harmonization and transparency in global nutrient requirement setting practices.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Valentina De Cosmi, Alessandra Mazzocchi, Gregorio P. Milani, Carlo Agostoni
Summary: Dietary Reference Values are essential for labeling laws, identifying at-risk populations, and promoting public health interventions. However, they require interpretation by professionals and should not be seen as individual recommendations. Focusing on foods rather than macronutrients can aid in understanding a healthy diet and compliance.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sebastian Schaffer, Gerald Rimbach, David Pieper, Niklas Hommen, Alexandra Fischer, Marc Birringer, Ulrike Seidel
Summary: This study investigated the contribution of minerals and trace elements in beverages to the daily intake of German consumers. The results showed that phosphorous, calcium, and magnesium were the main minerals found in beverages, while manganese was the most significant trace element. The study provides a foundation for the establishment of a mineral and trace element database for beverages in the future.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana Aline Marcelino, Guilherme Augusto Fregonezi, Maria das Gracas Lira, Fernanda de Cordoba Lanza, Illia Nadinne Dantas Lima, Vanessa Regiane Resqueti
Summary: This study determined reference values for maximum static respiratory pressures in healthy children from a Brazilian region, following recommendations of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the Brazilian Society of Pneumology and Tisiology (SBPT). It found that respiratory pressures increase with age and that boys have higher values than girls.
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ana Vasconcelos, Zeina Henedi, Christopher L. R. Barratt
Summary: This article identifies three key challenges in formulating the World Health Organization reference values for semen assessment for 2021, and presents suggested solutions that will have a real-world influence on the next iteration of the reference values for semen assessments and andrology in general.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2022)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Marnix Mylemans, Louis Nevejan, Stefanie Van Den Bremt, Muriel Stubbe, Bert Vander Cruyssen, Christina Moulakakis, Heike Berthold, Christian Konrad, Xavier Bossuyt, Lieve Van Hoovels
Summary: The study aimed to establish reference values for circulating CLP in different sample types, and found that baseline CLP concentrations in serum were higher than in EDTA and citrate plasma. Pre-analytical variables were evaluated, showing that heparin, EDTA, and citrate stabilized CLP concentrations for up to 6 hours before centrifugation.
CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Guy Matthew Poppy, Joseph James Baverstock-Poppy, Jenny Baverstock
Summary: Micronutrient availability is crucial for global food security, and the United Kingdom has experienced changes in micronutrient security over the past six decades. Trading agreements and dietary patterns have influenced the supply of nutrients.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Linan Zeng, Lise M. Helsingen, Michael Bretthauer, Thomas Agoritsas, Per O. Vandvik, Reem A. Mustafa, Jason Busse, Reed A. C. Siemieniuk, Lyubov Lytvyn, Shelly-Anne Li, Mengting Yang, Lijiao Yan, Lingli Zhang, Romina Brignardello-Petersen, Gordon H. Guyatt
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate a framework for incorporating patient values and preferences into guideline recommendations. The study design involved creating panel surveys to gather panelists' views and inform discussions on recommendations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Gabriele Riccardi, Annalisa Giosue, Ilaria Calabrese, Olga Vaccaro
Summary: This review provides updated evidence on the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk associated with consumption of specific food items for atherosclerosis prevention. The evidence shows that low consumption of salt and animal-based foods, along with increased intake of plant-based foods and unsaturated-fat-rich oils, are linked with reduced atherosclerosis risk in healthy adults.
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Maaike Visser, Ilse Gosens, Delphine Bard, Pieter van Broekhuizen, Gemma Janer, Eileen Kuempel, Michael Riediker, Ulla Vogel, Susan Dekkers
Summary: This study aims to provide a framework for evaluating the feasibility of deriving advisory health-based occupational limit values for groups of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) based on scientific knowledge. An expert panel approach is used to identify six categories of health-based Nano Reference Values (HNRVs) for different types of ENMs and to propose methods for determining these values. For some categories, more toxicity data are needed to establish the corresponding limit values.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fabiano Cimmino, Angela Catapano, Giovanna Trinchese, Gina Cavaliere, Rosanna Culurciello, Chiara Fogliano, Eduardo Penna, Valeria Lucci, Marianna Crispino, Bice Avallone, Elio Pizzo, Maria Pina Mollica
Summary: Obesity and metabolic disturbances are increasing globally due to unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity, leading to non-communicable diseases. Nutritional components can modulate metabolic homeostasis, with DMG-gold showing promise in preventing or delaying NCD onset.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luigi Barrea, William B. Grant, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Claudia Vetrani, Ludovica Verde, Giulia de Alteriis, Annamaria Docimo, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts focused on containing the virus, but now it is important to address the overall health of COVID-19 survivors. Post-COVID-19 syndrome has been identified, which includes malnutrition, inflammation, and functional impairments. Nutritional assessment and personalized dietary recommendations play a crucial role in the management and recovery of these patients.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Veronica Vega-Cabello, Ellen Amanda Struijk, Francisco Felix Caballero, Alberto Lana, Lucia Arias-Fernandez, Jose Ramon Banegas, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Esther Lopez-Garcia
Summary: This study found a prospective association between dietary micronutrient adequacy and multimorbidity among community-dwelling older adults. Participants with higher dietary micronutrient adequacy had a lower risk of developing multimorbidity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah C. Bath, Janneke Verkaik-Kloosterman, Magalie Sabatier, Sovianne Ter Borg, Ans Eilander, Katja Hora, Burcu Aksoy, Nevena Hristozova, Lilou van Lieshout, Halit Tanju Besler, John H. Lazarus
Summary: There is a lack of iodine intake data in European countries, with only 38% of national surveys providing such information. Data from national surveys shows that iodine intake is below recommendations for many age groups, especially children and pregnant women.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tim Kobes, Arthur Sweet, Sophie Verstegen, Marijn Houwert, Wouter Veldhuis, Luke Leenen, Pim de Jong, Mark van Baal
Summary: This study aims to validate the accuracy of North American reference values for CT-based bone mineral density (BMD) in Dutch level-1 trauma patients. The study found that the average BMD values in different age groups in the Netherlands were significantly lower than the North American reference values, suggesting that using North American BMD thresholds in Dutch clinical practice would result in overdiagnosis of osteoporosis and osteopenia.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sondos M. Flieh, Maria L. Miguel-Berges, Inge Huybrechts, Christina Breidenassel, Evangelia Grammatikaki, Cinzia Le Donne, Yannis Manios, Kurt Widhalm, Denes Molnar, Peter Stehle, Anthony Kafatos, Jean Dallongeville, Cristina Molina-Hidalgo, Sonia Gomez-Martinez, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Stefaan De Henauw, Laurent Beghin, Mathilde Kersting, Luis A. Moreno, Esther M. Gonzalez-Gil
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between portion sizes (PSs) from different food groups and energy, as well as nutrient intakes in European adolescents. The results showed that energy intake increased with elevated intakes of energy-dense foods. Larger portions of certain food groups were associated with increased intake of specific nutrients. Conversely, larger portions of high energy-dense foods were associated with lower intake of vitamins and micronutrients. These findings have implications for future dietary guidance and targeted strategies to address nutrient intakes in European adolescents.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Peter Yiga, Bart Van der Schueren, Jan Seghers, Tonny Kiyimba, Patrick Ogwok, Henry Tafiire, Susan Nakaayi Muluta, Christophe Matthys
Summary: This study conducted a complex lifestyle intervention in urban Uganda and found that the intervention resulted in improvements in waist circumference, blood glucose concentration, fruit and vegetable consumption, and physical activity among females of reproductive age.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Nele Steenackers, Tim Vanuytsel, Patrick Augustijns, Ellen Deleus, Wies Deckers, Christophe M. Deroose, Gwen Falony, Matthias Lannoo, Ann Mertens, Raf Mols, Roman Vangoitsenhoven, Lucas Wauters, Bart Van der Schueren, Christophe Matthys
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on gastrointestinal motility, pH, and bile acid concentration. The findings showed that both surgeries increased pouch emptying and gastric emptying, and also led to higher pH levels and bile acid concentrations in the intestines. These results highlight the significant impact of these surgeries on gastrointestinal physiology.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tonny Kiyimba, Peter Yiga, Michael Bamuwamye, Patrick Ogwok, Bart Van der Schueren, Christophe Matthys
Summary: This review analyzed data from 46 clinical trials and found that whole polyphenol-rich foods can significantly reduce diastolic and systolic blood pressure, while purified food polyphenol extracts have a larger effect on waist circumference. Significant effects on total cholesterol and triglycerides were observed with purified extracts. These findings indicate that both whole food and purified extracts of polyphenols can reduce cardiometabolic risks, but caution is needed due to high heterogeneity and risk of bias among trials.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Caro Minschart, Nele Myngheer, Toon Maes, Christophe De Block, Inge Van Pottelbergh, Pascale Abrams, Wouter Vinck, Liesbeth Leuridan, Sabien Driessens, Chantal Mathieu, Jaak Billen, Christophe Matthys, Annouschka Laenen, Annick Bogaerts, Katrien Benhalima
Summary: This study aimed to identify risk factors for early postpartum weight retention (PPWR) and glucose intolerance (GI) in women with gestational diabetes (GDM). The results showed that excessive gestational weight gain, lack of breastfeeding, higher dietary fat intake, insulin use during pregnancy, multiparity, lower prepregnancy body mass index (BMI), and lower education degree were independent predictors for early PPWR. Women with high PPWR had a more impaired postpartum metabolic profile, breastfed less often, had higher rates of depression and anxiety, and lower quality of life. Additionally, 28% of participants had GI, with women with high PPWR being more likely to have GI. Only 12.9% of women with high PPWR perceived themselves at high risk for diabetes but were more willing to change their lifestyle.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jolan Dupont, Eva Wauters, Lenore Dedeyne, Laura Vercauteren, Nadjia Amini, Laurence Lapauw, Christophe Matthys, Sabine Verschueren, Jos Tournoy, Katrien Koppo, Evelien Gielen
Summary: This study aims to explore the relationship between dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) intake, nutritional PUFAs status and sarcopenia outcomes in sarcopenic older adults. The results showed no correlation between dietary PUFAs intake and status. However, some markers of PUFAs intake and status were positively associated with sarcopenia outcomes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vicka Versele, Lara Stas, Dirk Aerenhouts, Tom Deliens, Christophe Matthys, Leonardo Gucciardo, Roland Devlieger, Peter Clarys, Annick Bogaerts
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the changes in diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior during pregnancy and after childbirth in first-time parents, as well as the association with changes in BMI. The results showed that women had decreased fruit intake, increased alcohol intake, increased light-intensity physical activity, and decreased sedentary behavior from pregnancy to 6 months postpartum. Decreased fruit intake between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum was associated with increased BMI. Men did not show significant dietary changes, but had increased light-intensity physical activity and decreased moderate-to-vigorous physical activity at 6 months postpartum. Paternal increases in avoidance food group intake were associated with increased BMI between baseline and 6 weeks postpartum. No associations were found between changes in BMI and changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joke Verbeke, Tessy Boedt, Christophe Matthys
Summary: A 32-item semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) was developed to measure habitual intake of nutrients and foods. The FFQ showed good consistency and reliability compared with a 3-day food record (FR) in terms of energy, nutrient, and food group intake. It is a simple, low-cost, and feasible tool for comparing nutrient densities and food group intake at the population level.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jules Vrinten, Kathleen Van Royen, Sara Pabian, Charlotte De Backer, Christophe Matthys
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop and validate a Short Nutrition Literacy (S-NutLit) scale for use in young adults. Through six phases of development and validation, a final S-NutLit consisting of 11 items was established. Results showed that the S-NutLit has good reliability and validity among young adults, and can be used to assess their nutrition literacy.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Communication
Lauranna Teunissen, Isabelle Cuykx, Paulien Decorte, Heidi Vandebosch, Christophe Matthys, Sara Pabian, Kathleen Van Royen, Charlotte De Backer
Summary: This study explores how and why emerging adults engage with food media messages and their perceptions of positive and negative outcomes related to food literacy. Seven focus groups were conducted with 37 emerging adults aged 18-25, divided by gender and socio-economic status. Photovoice was employed to reflect on participants' real-life experiences with food media. The findings indicate that food media consumption involves both active searching and incidental encountering. The results also suggest that attractive and engaging content, as well as featuring popular food personalities, capture the attention of emerging adults. Furthermore, food media messages were found to both enhance and distort food literacy. These findings highlight the potential for designing food media messages in food literacy interventions to cater to the needs and interests of emerging adults.
COMMUNICATIONS-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Cordula Stillhart, Adam Asteriadis, Ekaterina Bocharova, Gabriel Eksteen, Fritz Harder, Jonas Kusch, Theodora Tzakri, Patrick Augustijns, Christophe Matthys, Maria Vertzoni, Werner Weitschies, Christos Reppas
Summary: The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on three physiological determinants of oral drug absorption in the advanced age population, namely gastric emptying, luminal fluid volume and composition, and intestinal permeability, in order to identify potential knowledge gaps and directions for further research efforts.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tessy Boedt, Eline Dancet, Naomi Speelman, Carl Spiessens, Christophe Matthys, Sharon Lie Fong
Summary: This study investigated the attitudes of healthcare professionals in Belgian fertility clinics towards promoting a healthy lifestyle and the availability of structured lifestyle modification programs. The results showed that all respondents believed in informing patients about the impact of lifestyle on fertility, and the majority of healthcare professionals agreed that fertility clinics have a responsibility to address unhealthy lifestyles before offering fertility treatment. However, only a few clinics offered structured lifestyle modification programs due to limited resources and expertise. Future studies should focus on developing and evaluating such programs for patients with fertility problems.
GYNECOLOGIC AND OBSTETRIC INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emily Ruilova Sosoranga, Wout Verbeure, Hannelore Geysen, Theo Thijs, Christophe Matthys, Inge Depoortere, Jan Tack
Summary: This study investigated the effects of oral ingestion of hydroxychloroquine sulfate on appetite and food intake. The results showed that hydroxychloroquine sulfate can reduce subjective hunger by decreasing the secretion of orexigenic hormones, but it does not affect motilin release, hedonic food intake, or insulin levels.
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patrice Cani, Peter Clarys, Antoine Clinquart, Stefaan De Henauw, Nathalie Delzenne, Peter Deriemaeker, Caroline Douny, Isabelle Guelinckx, Inge Huybrechts, Lieven Huybregts, Patrick Kolsteren, Carl Lachat, Isabelle Laquiere, Yvan Larondelle, Jef Leroy, Guy Manghuin-Rogister, Christophe Matthys, Patrick Mullie, Jean Neve, Marie-Louise Scippo, Isabelle Sioen, Anne-Marie Remaut, John Van Camp, Stefanie Vandevijvere, Margareta Vansant
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tessy Boedt, Eline Dancet, Diane De Neubourg, Sofie Vereeck, Jan Seghers, Katleen van der Gucht, Ben Van Calster, Carl Spiessens, Sharon Lie Fong, Christophe Matthys
Summary: This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the impact of a blended preconception lifestyle programme on reproductive and lifestyle outcomes of couples undergoing IVF. However, the trial was prematurely stopped due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the results indicate that the programme did not have a meaningful effect on time to ongoing pregnancy or other reproductive and lifestyle outcomes.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION OPEN
(2023)