Lean Gain Is Enhanced by Leucine Pulses during Continuous Feeding in Neonates
Conclusions: Administration of leucine pulses during 21 d of continuous feeding decreases fat gain and increases lean gain by stimulating the translation initiation pathway leading to protein synthesis in skeletal muscle of neonates.
Supported by: NIH AR444474, USDA/ARS 6250-51000-055, NICHD HD072891, and USDA NIFA 2013-67015-20438 (Source: Advances in Nutrition)
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Davis, T. A., Boutry, C., El-Kadi, S., Suryawan, A., Steinhoff-Wagner, J., Stoll, B., Orellana, R., Nguyen, H., Fiorotto, M. L. Tags: Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Source Type: research
Lactation Performance of Mothers in Southeast Nigeria
Conclusion: Lactation performance of the mothers appeared to be adequate both in terms of milk output and infant growth. Adequate energy intake by mothers is, however, required to support breast milk production. (Source: Advances in Nutrition)
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ukegbu, P. O., Uwaegbute, A. Tags: Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Source Type: research
Feeding and Refusal of Expressed and Stored Human Milk
Lactation is considered both the best feeding method and optimal food for infants. It contains the nutrients needed to grow and develop. More women are taking jobs away from home and express their milk for third-party feeding, which warrants further examination of stored human milk. An anonymous survey randomly distributed to 100 women visiting the Maternal, Infant, and Lactation Center breastfeeding support group in Reno, Nevada invited them to participate in a survey on the Feeding and Refusal of Expressed and Stored Human milk (FRESH milk study). The questionnaire examined how mothers express their milk, how they store ...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Francis, J., Dickton, D. Tags: Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Source Type: research
Effects of Feeding Hyperlipidemic Rats with Symbiotic Oat-Based Frozen Yogurt on Serum Triglycerides and Cholesterol
A symbiotic oat-based frozen yogurt (SOFY) containing fermented oat, probiotics, and inulin was developed and its effects on serum lipids in rats were evaluated. The new product had 4.10% protein, 8.50% fat, and 2.10% fiber, respectively. Bifidobacterium remained stable during storage at -18oC. Triglycerides concentrations for the rats fed with 30 or 35% SOFY were significantly lower than that of the control group (p < 0.05). Serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein concentrations of experimental rat groups decreased with SOFY increased and the difference was very significant between high dose and control gro...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ye, H.-Q., Wang, C.-N., Yang, R.-S., Gao, F., Cheng, J.-J., Zhang, T.-H., Guo, M.-R. Tags: Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Source Type: research
Beneficial Effects of a Honey-Based Diet on Glycemic Control and Reproductive Potential in Diabetic Rats
In conclusion, honey-based diet improves reproductive potential in diabetic rats with beneficial impact on the glycemic tolerance and control.
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Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Chukwudike Anyakudo, M. M., Balogun, A. J., Adeniyi, O. M. Tags: Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Source Type: research
Anemia and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria
Conclusions: Anemia in pregnancy is still of public health importance among pregnant women in Sagamu and associated with household food insecurity. Interventions targeted at improving household food security will help significantly to reduce anemia in pregnancy. (Source: Advances in Nutrition)
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sholeye, O. O., Animasahun, V. Tags: Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Source Type: research
Analyzing Fatty Acid Composition in Human Milk, Bovine Milk, and Infant Formula from the Northeast Region of China
The aim of this study was to understand the differences of fatty acid composition in human milk, bovine milk, and infant formula from the northeast region of China. The content of linoleic acid (LA, cis-18:2n-6) in bovine milk (2.48%) was only one-seventh of human milk (21.20%) and formula milk (18.87%). The trends of LA and α-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3n-3) in human milk increased significantly throughout the lactation while a decreasing trend was observed in both bovine and formula milks. The proportion of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6n-3) and arachidonic acid (ARA, 20:4n-6) in human milk and formula were declini...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Liu, N., He, Y.-B., Ren, H.-W., Cao, Y.-T. Tags: Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Source Type: research
Assessment of Nutritional Status and Antioxidant Intake in Obesity and Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Trial
Conclusions: Although there was not a difference between the oxidative stress biomarkers, the correlation analysis showed higher malondialdehyde if carbohydrate intake increased. (Source: Advances in Nutrition)
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lugo-Martinez, G., Cruz-Munoz, L. L., Jimenez-Zamarripa, C. A., Calzada-Mendoza, C. Tags: Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Source Type: research
Public Policy and Folic Acid Fortification: Great Harm or Help?
Since the 1900s, public policy worldwide recommends supplementation with folic acid (FA) for all women of child-bearing age and during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). Since late 1998, the United States and Canada mandated fortification of all grain products with FA. Fortification reduced the incidence of NTDs by 60–70%. However 30–40% of cases remain nonresponsive because of inability to metabolize FA because of genetic polymorphisms (MTHFR) or a deficiency of dihydrofolate reductase. In Spain, the prevalence of MTHFR has doubled since FA supplements for women in early pregnancy were introduced...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Onusic, S. P. Tags: Nutrition and Health Policy Source Type: research
Essential Nutrient Interactions: Does Low or Suboptimal Magnesium Status Interact with Vitamin D and/or Calcium Status?
Although much is known about magnesium, its interactions with calcium and vitamin D are less well studied. Magnesium intake is low in populations who consume modern processed-food diets. Low magnesium intake is associated with chronic diseases of global concern [e.g., cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and skeletal disorders], as is low vitamin D status. No simple, reliable biomarker for whole-body magnesium status is currently available, which makes clinical assessment and interpretation of human magnesium research difficult. Between 1977 and 2012, US calcium intakes increased at a rate 2&n...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Rosanoff, A., Dai, Q., Shapses, S. A. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Development of Academic Education of Nutritionists in the Republic of Macedonia
The paper’s concern is on the design and implementation of the new academic programs for food, nutrition and dietetics, and innovative technologies in higher education in the Republic of Macedonia. Social and national needs of the country are to educate and produce highly trained scientific staff, specialized in nutrition at Master's and Doctoral degree levels, including: second cycle qualification in nutrition, food quality, and safety and third cycle qualification in innovative food technologies and nutrition. In order to improve population health by improving the quality of nutrition and nutrition practices throug...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Simovska, V., Antoska-Knights, V., Kalevska, T., Nedelkovska-Nikoloska, D., Blazevska, T., Damjanovski, D., Simovska, A. Tags: Nutrition and Health Policy Source Type: research
Challenges in Studying Nutrition Interventions: Why Health Economic Research in Nutrition Is Needed
Malnutrition affects between 8 and 62% of hospital patients, depending on the location and population considered, yet a majority of cases of malnutrition go unrecognized and untreated. In general, malnutrition is most likely to be noticed and treated in patients in particularly poor health condition, creating an identification issue for studying the effects of nutrition interventions. Because of this selection bias, estimates of the effects of nutrition interventions will be underestimated by estimators that do not take this bias into account. However, nutritional practices vary across providers, with some providers more l...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Philipson, T. J. Tags: Nutrition and Health Policy Source Type: research
Consumers' Knowledge, Attitude, and Use of Food Labels in an Urban City in Southeast Nigeria
Conclusion: The findings indicated that self-reported use of food labels was high; however, lack of nutrition education on other benefits of reading labels aside from the expiration date was observed. Regulatory bodies should put in more effort to adequately sensitize consumers on its importance. (Source: Advances in Nutrition)
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ukegbu, P. O. Tags: Food Supply and Environment Source Type: research
Nutrient Density, Acceptability, and Bioavailability of Iron and Zinc in Fish Flour- and Liver Flour-Enriched Complementary Foods
This study evaluated the energy, iron, and zinc content of traditional complementary foods (CF), enriched them with fish flour and liver flour, and assessed their acceptability among mothers and bioavailability in rats. Either 10 g of fish flour or liver flour was added to 25 g traditionally prepared maize paste. The ordinary and enriched maize paste were used to prepare "ogi" and analyzed for proximate composition, iron, and zinc using standard methods of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry methods. Nine-point hedonic scale of sensory evaluation was used to determ...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ogbonnaya, J. A., A. Ketiku, , Sanusi, A., Adepoju, T. Tags: Energy and Nutrient Metabolism Source Type: research
Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of a 7-Day Cleanse Program: A Pilot Study
Conclusions: The results indicated that both programs were safe and well-tolerated. The addition of a gentle laxative herbal blend was more effective in promoting elimination/bowel movements and reducing bloating/gassiness. This program may be used as an adjunct prior to a weight loss program. (Source: Advances in Nutrition)
Source: Advances in Nutrition - January 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lau, F. C., Sahr, N., Carrillo-Massa, M., Fyrberg, C., Daggy, B., McManus, J. Tags: Energy and Nutrient Metabolism Source Type: research
