Weight management in the digital age
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - November 19, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: M. Ashwell, T. Hulshof, D. Johns, F. Bornet, N. Lasikiewicz Tags: CONFERENCE REPORT Source Type: research
Consensus statement on benefits of low‐calorie sweeteners
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - November 19, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: S. Gibson, A. Drewnowski, J. Hill, A. B. Raben, H. Tuorila, E. Widström, Tags: CONFERENCE REPORT Source Type: research
Vitamin D – a European perspective on needs, intake and status
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - November 19, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: R. Miller Tags: CONFERENCE REPORT Source Type: research
Food taxes – what role might they have in the battle against obesity?
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - November 19, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: E. Papadopoulou, A. Spiro, S. Stanner Tags: CONFERENCE REPORT Source Type: research
Comprehensive mapping of national school food policies across the European Union plus Norway and Switzerland
Abstract
Childhood obesity is a major public health challenge in Europe. Schools are seen as an important setting to promote healthy diet and lifestyle in a protected environment and school food‐related practices are essential in this regard. To understand what policy frameworks European countries have created to govern these practices, a systematic assessment of national school food policies across the European Union plus Norway and Switzerland (n = 30 countries) was carried out. The survey revealed that all 30 countries currently have a school food policy in place; a total of 34 relevant policies were identified, 1...
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - November 19, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: S. Storcksdieck genannt Bonsmann Tags: NEWS FROM EU RESEARCH Source Type: research
US evidence‐based dietary guidelines: The history and the process
Abstract
Since 1980, the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture have published the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) for the purpose of promoting the health of the American public. Based on the scientific findings from a select group of scientists known as the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), as well as public input, the DGA are the cornerstone of federal food and nutrition policy and education in the United States. The DGAC is formed and their work is governed by a transparent, consistent, systematic process. Topic formation influences expertise solicited for the DGA...
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - November 19, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: S. Rowe Tags: NEWS AND VIEWS Source Type: research
Infant nutrition – diet between 6 and 24 months, implications for paediatric growth, overweight and obesity
Abstract
Infants are growing rapidly from 6–24 months and have high nutrient needs in proportion to their body size. This sub‐group of the population are prone to dietary imbalances and inadequacies. It is of vital importance to get nutrition right during this time period to support appropriate growth and development.
Overweight and obesity rates are increasing in pre‐school children, and maternal nutritional status and early life feeding have been identified as ‘critical windows’ for obesity risk. After the recommended period of exclusive breastfeeding, an increasingly diversified selection of foods are offered ...
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - November 19, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: J. Hardwick, A. Sidnell Tags: NEWS AND VIEWS Source Type: research
The 5‐A‐DAY message – should we be aiming higher?
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - November 19, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: J. V. Woodside, C. Rooney, M. C. McKinley Tags: FACTS BEHIND THE HEADLINES Source Type: research
Nutrition and epigenetics: An emerging field
Abstract
Epigenetics refers to heritable changes to gene expression encoded not by differences in the genetic sequence but by other chemical modifications to chromatin, such as methylation of the DNA backbone, or acetylation and methylation of the histone core. The total set of such epigenetic marks can be referred to as the epigenome, but unlike the genome, epigenetic marks differ between tissues and are modified by metabolic conditions and environmental exposures throughout life. In humans and animal models, key metabolic pathways, such as those of energy metabolism and obesity, are believed to be partly regulated by epi...
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - November 19, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: I. T. Johnson, N. J. Belshaw Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Vitamin D: An overview of vitamin D status and intake in Europe
Abstract
In recent years, there have been reports suggesting a high prevalence of low vitamin D intakes and vitamin D deficiency or inadequate vitamin D status in Europe. Coupled with growing concern about the health risks associated with low vitamin D status, this has resulted in increased interest in the topic of vitamin D from healthcare professionals, the media and the public. Adequate vitamin D status has a key role in skeletal health. Prevention of the well‐described vitamin D deficiency disorders of rickets and osteomalacia are clearly important, but there may also be an implication of low vitamin D status in bone...
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - September 1, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: A. Spiro, J. L. Buttriss Tags: Review Source Type: research
Front‐of‐pack labelling – healthier diets and better health or confused consumers?
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - August 15, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: Rachel K. Johnson Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Conference diary
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - August 14, 2014 Category: Nutrition Tags: CONFERENCE DIARY Source Type: research
BNF Notices
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - August 14, 2014 Category: Nutrition Tags: BNF NOTICES Source Type: research
Dietary guidelines: Scientific substantiation and public health impact
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - August 14, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: M. Murphy Tags: CONFERENCE REPORT Source Type: research
Popular diets – what is the evidence?
(Source: Nutrition Bulletin)
Source: Nutrition Bulletin - August 14, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: B. Hooper Tags: CONFERENCE REPORT Source Type: research
