Perspective: Essential Study Quality Descriptors for Data from Nutritional Epidemiologic Research
This study aims to define essential quality characteristics for data from observational studies in nutrition. First, a literature review was performed to get an insight on existing instruments that assess the quality of cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies and dietary measurement. Second, 2 face-to-face workshops were organized to determine the study characteristics that affect data quality. Third, consensus on the data descriptors and controlled vocabulary was obtained. From 4884 papers retrieved, 26 relevant instruments, containing 164 characteristics for study design and 93 characteristics for measurements,...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - September 15, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yang, C., Pinart, M., Kolsteren, P., Van Camp, J., De Cock, N., Nimptsch, K., Pischon, T., Laird, E., Perozzi, G., Canali, R., Hoge, A., Stelmach-Mardas, M., Dragsted, L. O., Palombi, S. M., Dobre, I., Bouwman, J., Clarys, P., Minervini, F., De Angelis, M Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Reply to MM Graziose
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Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Tugault-Lafleur, C. N., Black, J. L., Barr, S. I. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
On the Accuracy of Self-Report Instruments for Measuring Food Consumption in the School Setting
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Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Graziose, M. M. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Energy, Protein, Carbohydrate, and Lipid Intakes and Their Effects on Morbidity and Mortality in Critically Ill Adult Patients: A Systematic Review
The guidelines for nutritional support in critically ill adult patients differ in various aspects. The optimal amount of energy and nutritional substrates supplied is important for reducing morbidity and mortality, but unfortunately this is not well known, because the topic is complex and every patient is individual. The aim of this review was to gather recent pertinent information concerning the nutritional support of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) with respect to the energy, protein, carbohydrate, and lipid intakes and the effect of their specific utilization on morbidity and mortality. Enteral ...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Patkova, A., Joskova, V., Havel, E., Kovarik, M., Kucharova, M., Zadak, Z., Hronek, M. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Dietary Guidelines for Breast Cancer Patients: A Critical Review
Current dietary guidelines for breast cancer patients (BCPs) fail to address adequate dietary intakes of macro- and micronutrients that may improve patients’ nutritional status. This review includes information from the PubMed and Biomed Central databases over the last 15 y concerning dietary guidelines for BCPs and the potential impact of a personalized, nutrient-specific diet on patients’ nutritional status during and after antineoplastic treatment. Results indicated that BCPs should receive a nutritional assessment immediately after diagnosis. In addition, they should be encouraged to pursue and maintain a h...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Limon-Miro, A. T., Lopez-Teros, V., Astiazaran-Garcia, H. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Current Evidence on Associations of Nutritional Factors with Ovarian Reserve and Timing of Menopause: A Systematic Review
Ovarian aging is thought to be influenced by environmental factors, including nutrition. The aim of this study was to systematically review current evidence on the associations between nutritional factors, ovarian reserve, and age at menopause. PubMed and Scopus were structurally searched until May 2016. Original studies, with either observational or interventional designs, that examined the associations of nutritional factors (serum or dietary nutrients, food groups, and/or dietary patterns) with different ovarian reserve markers and/or timing of menopause were considered eligible. Twenty-six studies met the inclusion cri...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Moslehi, N., Mirmiran, P., Tehrani, F. R., Azizi, F. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
A Systematic Review of the Effects of Polyols on Gastrointestinal Health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Polyols are sugar alcohols found in certain fruits, vegetables, and sugar-free sweeteners. They make up a component of the diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, which is gaining popularity in the treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effects of polyols on the gastrointestinal tract in healthy men and women and in patients with IBS. Utilizing PubMed, Ovid, and Embase databases, we conducted a search on individual polyols and each of these terms: fermentation, absorption, motility, permeability, and gastroin...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lenhart, A., Chey, W. D. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
The Impact of the Mediterranean Diet on the Cognitive Functioning of Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This article discusses the influence of study design and components of the MeDi on cognitive function and considers possible mechanisms. (Source: Advances in Nutrition)
Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Loughrey, D. G., Lavecchia, S., Brennan, S., Lawlor, B. A., Kelly, M. E. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Interindividual Variability in Biomarkers of Cardiometabolic Health after Consumption of Major Plant-Food Bioactive Compounds and the Determinants Involved
Cardiometabolic disease, comprising cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and their associated risk factors including metabolic syndrome and obesity, is the leading cause of death worldwide. Plant foods are rich sources of different groups of bioactive compounds, which might not be essential throughout life but promote health and well-being by reducing the risk of age-related chronic diseases. However, heterogeneity in the responsiveness to bioactive compounds can obscure associations between their intakes and health outcomes, resulting in the hiding of health benefits for specific population groups and thereby limitin...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Milenkovic, D., Morand, C., Cassidy, A., Konic-Ristic, A., Tomas-Barberan, F., Ordovas, J. M., Kroon, P., De Caterina, R., Rodriguez-Mateos, A. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Perspective: Neuroregenerative Nutrition
This article brings together nutrition-associated therapeutic approaches with the fields of aging, immunology, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer to propose ways in which diet and nutrition can work with standard-of-care and integrated medicine to help improve the brain’s function as it ages. The field of regenerative medicine has exploded during the past 2 decades as a result of the discovery of stem cells in nearly every organ system of the body, including the brain, where neural stem cells persist in discrete areas throughout life. This fact, and the uncovering of the genetic basis of plasticity in somatic cell...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Steindler, D. A., Reynolds, B. A. Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Perspective: Improving Nutritional Guidelines for Sustainable Health Policies: Current Status and Perspectives
A large body of evidence supports the notion that incorrect or insufficient nutrition contributes to disease development. A pivotal goal is thus to understand what exactly is appropriate and what is inappropriate in food ingestion and the consequent nutritional status and health. The effective application of these concepts requires the translation of scientific information into practical approaches that have a tangible and measurable impact at both individual and population levels. The agenda for the future is expected to support available methodology in nutrition research to personalize guideline recommendations, properly...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Magni, P., Bier, D. M., Pecorelli, S., Agostoni, C., Astrup, A., Brighenti, F., Cook, R., Folco, E., Fontana, L., Gibson, R. A., Guerra, R., Guyatt, G. H., Ioannidis, J. P., Jackson, A. S., Klurfeld, D. M., Makrides, M., Mathioudakis, B., Monaco, A., Pate Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Perspective: A Definition for Whole-Grain Food Products--Recommendations from the Healthgrain Forum
Whole grains are a key component of a healthy diet, and enabling consumers to easily choose foods with a high whole-grain content is an important step for better prevention of chronic disease. Several definitions exist for whole-grain foods, yet these do not account for the diversity of food products that contain cereals. With the goal of creating a relatively simple whole-grain food definition that aligns with whole-grain intake recommendations and can be applied across all product categories, the Healthgrain Forum, a not-for-profit consortium of academics and industry working with cereal foods, established a working grou...
Source: Advances in Nutrition - July 14, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ross, A. B., van der Kamp, J.-W., King, R., Le, K.-A., Mejborn, H., Seal, C. J., Thielecke, F., on behalf of the Healthgrain Forum Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Erratum for Rippe and Angelopoulos. Fructose-containing sugars and cardiovascular disease. Adv Nutr 2015;6:430-9.
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Source: Advances in Nutrition - May 15, 2017 Category: Nutrition Tags: Errata Source Type: research
Erratum for Rippe. The metabolic and endocrine response and health implications of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages: findings from recent randomized controlled trials. Adv Nutr 2013;4:677-86.
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Source: Advances in Nutrition - May 15, 2017 Category: Nutrition Tags: Errata Source Type: research
Manganese
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Source: Advances in Nutrition - May 15, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Aschner, M., Erikson, K. Tags: Nutrient Information Source Type: research
