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Extract mixture of plants (OXYLIA) inhibits fat accumulation by blocking FAS-related factors and promoting lipolysis via cAMP-dependent PKA activation Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Seong-Hoo Park, Sun-jung Baek, Minhee Lee, Hyun-A Shin, Hye jin Lee, Ok-Kyung Kim, Jeongmin Lee
Background: Obesity is characterized by an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, leading to the excessive accumulation of triglycerides in adipose tissue. Objective: This study investigated the potential of Oxylia to prevent obesity in mice fed with a high-fat diet (HFD). Design: C57BL/6J mice were fed with one of the following five diets – AIN93G normal diet (normal control), 60% (HFD;
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Dietary patterns – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Henna Vepsäläinen, Jaana Lindström
In Press/Preprint This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It is currently undergoing copyediting and typesetting. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, the article is fully citable using the DOI number. Background: A dietary pattern can be defined as the quantities, proportions, variety, or combination of foods and drinks typically
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Alcohol – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Dag Steinar Thelle, Morten Grønbæk
In Press/Preprint This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It is currently undergoing copyediting and typesetting. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, the article is fully citable using the DOI number. The objective of this scoping review is to evaluate the updated evidence on the consumption of alcohol and health outcomes regarded
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Meat and meat products – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Jelena Meinilä, Jyrki K. Virtanen
In Press This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It has gone through copyediting and typesetting but not yet final proofreading. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, this article is fully citable using the DOI number. Meat is not only a source of several nutrients but also a proposed risk factor for several non-communicable diseases
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Potassium – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Ulla Toft, Nanna Louise Riis, Antti Jula
In Press This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It has gone through copyediting and typesetting but not yet final proofreading. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, articles are fully citable using the DOI number. Potassium (K) is an essential mineral that is necessary for normal cell and membrane function and for maintaining both
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Iron – a background article for the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Magnus Domellöf, Agneta Sjöberg
In Press This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It has gone through copyediting and typesetting but not yet final proofreading. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, articles are fully citable using the DOI number. Iron absorption from foods is generally lower than that of most other nutrients and is highly variable depending on individual
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Nuts and seeds – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Lars T. Fadnes, Rajiv Balakrishna
In Press This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It has gone through copyediting and typesetting but not yet final proofreading. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, articles are fully citable using the DOI number. Background: Nuts and seeds have been part of diets in most of the world for millenniums, and they have also been consumed
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Environmental sustainability of food production and consumption in the Nordic and Baltic region - a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Helen Harwatt, Tim G. Benton, Jan Bengtsson, Bryndís Eva Birgisdóttir, Kerry Ann Brown, Corné van Dooren, Maijaliisa Erkkola, Morten Graversgaard, Thorhallur Halldorsson, Michael Hauschild, Anne Høyer-Lund, Jelena Meinilä, Bob van Oort, Merja Saarinen, Hanna L. Tuomisto, Ellen Trolle, Olafur Ögmundarson, Rune Blomhoff
In Press/Preprint This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It is currently undergoing copyediting and typesetting. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, the article is fully citable using the DOI number. This scoping review examines environmental impacts related to food production and consumption in Nordic and Baltic countries. The
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Beverages – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Emily Sonestedt, Marko Lukic
In Press This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It has gone through copyediting and typesetting but not yet final proofreading. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, this article is fully citable using the DOI number. Background: Coffee, tea, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and low- and no-calorie-sweetened beverages (LNCSBs) are
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Milk and dairy products – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Kirsten Holven, Emily Sonestedt
In Press This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It has gone through copyediting and typesetting but not yet final proofreading. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, this article is fully citable using the DOI number. Introduction: Milk and dairy products are major sources of protein, calcium, and other micronutrients. Milk and dairy
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Fish – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Johanna E. Torfadóttir, Stine M. Ulven
In Press This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It has gone through copyediting and typesetting but not yet final proofreading. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, this article is fully citable using the DOI number. The aim of this scoping review was to conduct evidence-based documentation between fish intake and health outcomes
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Fruit juice – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Magdalena Rosell, Christine Delisle Nyström
Fruit juice has a similar nutrient content as whole fruit and may in this respect be part of a healthy diet. However, a lower amount or lack of fibre and a higher concentration of sugars and energy could also contribute to less satiation and increase the risk of excess energy intake. The aim of this scoping review is to describe the overall evidence for the role of fruit juice as a basis for setting
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Eggs – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Jyrki K. Virtanen, Susanna C. Larsson
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and cancer are a significant public health burden in the Nordic and Baltic countries. High intake of eggs, mainly due to its high cholesterol content, has been suggested to have adverse health effects. The purpose of this scoping review is to describe the evidence related to the impact of egg intake on health. A literature search identified 38 systematic
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Infant feeding—a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Agneta Hörnell, Hanna Lagström
The 2012 edition of the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR) included recommendations on breastfeeding, based on the most recent guidelines and recommendations from major national food and health authorities and organizations, systematic reviews, and some original research. For NNR 2023, the scope has been expanded and also includes formula feeding and the introduction of solid food. The main focus
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Sodium – a systematic review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Antti Jula
Blood pressure (BP) rises along with increasing sodium intake from early childhood to late adulthood, and leads to hypertension among most men and women living in Nordic and Baltic countries. Elevated BP is the leading global risk factor for premature deaths and disability-adjusted life-years. A reduction in sodium intake is essential in the prevention of hypertension in individuals, in the lowering
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Challenges and opportunities when moving food production and consumption toward sustainable diets in the Nordics: a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Helle Margrete Meltzer, Hanna Eneroth, Maijaliisa Erkkola, Ellen Trolle, Peter Fantke, Juha Helenius, Jørgen Eivind Olesen, Merja Saarinen, Amund Maage, Trond Arild Ydersbond
In Press This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It has gone through copyediting and typesetting but not yet final proofreading. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, articles are fully citable using the DOI number. The terms ‘Nordic countries’ or ‘The Nordics’ include the five countries Denmark, Finland, Island, Norway, and Sweden
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An overview of approaches for assessing the environmental sustainability of diets – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Tim G. Benton, Helen Harwatt, Anne Høyer-Lund, Helle Margrete Meltzer, Ellen Trolle, Rune Blomhoff
In Press This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It has gone through copyediting and typesetting but not yet final proofreading. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, articles are fully citable using the DOI number. Assessing the environmental impacts of food, food systems and diets is highly complex due to the multitude of processes
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Potatoes – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Magdalena Rosell, Christine Delisle Nyström
Potatoes comprise a common staple food in the Nordic and Baltic countries and contribute to the diet with vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and phytochemicals. However, potatoes may also be consumed in processed forms with added fat and salt, which raises concerns about possible adverse health effects. The aim of this scoping review is to describe the overall evidence for the role of potatoes as a
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Vegetables, fruits, and berries – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Magdalena Rosell, Lars T. Fadnes
Vegetables, fruits, and berries comprise a large variety of foods and are recognised to play an important role in preventing chronic diseases. Many observational studies have been published during the last decade, and the aim of this scoping review is to describe the overall evidence for the role of vegetables, fruits, and berries for health-related outcomes as a basis for setting and updating food-based
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Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil. improves lipid metabolism in high-fat diet-fed obese rats and suppresses intracellular lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes via the AMPK-dependent and insulin signaling pathways Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Maya Kudo, Ming Gao, Misa Hayashi, Yukiko Kobayashi, Jinwei Yang, Tonghua Liu
Background: Obesity is closely associated with several chronic diseases, and adipose tissue plays a major role in modulating energy metabolism. Objective: This study aimed to determine whether Mate, derived from I. paraguariensis A.St.-Hil., ameliorates lipid metabolism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and high-fat diet (HFD)-fed obese Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Design: 3T3-L1 adipocytes were cultured for 7 days
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Biotin: a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Beate Stokke Solvik, Tor A. Strand
Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin with key roles in metabolism and are found in most foods at low concentrations. Symptomatic biotin deficiency is rare, and few studies have investigated biotin requirements in relation to health outcomes. Data to support the setting of dietary reference values for biotin are limited.
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Manganese – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Maria Kippler, Agneta Oskarsson
Manganese is an essential trace element that is required for multiple enzymes in the human body. The general population is mainly exposed to manganese via food intake, in particular plant foods. In areas with elevated concentrations of manganese in groundwater, drinking water can also be an important source of exposure. The gastrointestinal absorption of manganese is below 10%, and it appears to be
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The effect of the association between food budget and food quality on adherence to national guidelines in kindergartens, and the impact of budget limit on the food quality Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Kristin Fjæra, Ratib Lekhal, Sølvi Helseth, Milada Hagen, Samira Lekhal
Background: In Norway, almost 97% of children attend kindergartens. Most of the daily food intake happens during the day in kindergartens, and the quality of food and meals being served is essential to promote healthy food habits. There is variation in the food that kindergartens provide, and kindergartens can ask for additional payment from parents to cover the food. There are no rules neither across
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Fluoride – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Marian Kjellevold, Maria Kippler
Fluoride has a well-documented role in the prevention and treatment of dental caries, but the mechanism is attributed to local effects on the tooth enamel surface rather than systemic effects. Fluoride is not considered essential for humans, no deficiencies are known, and no optimal range, which will not result in moderate fluorosis in some individuals, can be set. Recently, research studies have shown
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Total alkaloids of bulbus of Fritillaria cirrhosa alleviate bleomycin-induced inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis in rats by inhibiting TGF-β and NF-κB signaling pathway Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Mingxin Pai, AGA Er-bu, Yexin Wu, Tse Wai Ming, Tse Kathy Wai Gaun, Bengui Ye
Background: Bulbus of Fritillaria cirrhosa is a medicinal and edible plant that has the functions of clearing away heat and moisturizing the lungs, resolving phlegm, and relieving coughs. Its ethanol extract has been proven to have a therapeutic effect on lung diseases. Pulmonary fibrosis is a respiratory disease that forms scars in lung tissue, leading to severe respiratory problems. However, the
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Selenium – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Jan Alexander, Ann-Karin Olsen
Selenium is an essential trace element in humans, critical to the normal physiology in all animal species. The main form of selenium in food is selenomethionine, selenocysteine and a variety of organic compounds, while inorganic salts mainly occur in food supplements. In animals and humans, selenium occurs as selenocysteine in selenoproteins encoded by 25 genes (specific selenium pool). Several selenoproteins
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White meat consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Alfons Ramel, Bright I. Nwaru, Christel Lamberg-Allardt, Birna Thorisdottir, Linnea Bärebring, Fredrik Söderlund, Erik Kristoffer Arnesen, Jutta Dierkes, Agneta Åkesson
Objectives: The aim was to systematically review the associations among white meat consumption, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods: Databases MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Scopus were searched (15th October 2021) for randomized intervention trials (RCTs, ≥ 4 weeks of duration) and prospective cohort studies (≥12 month of follow-up)
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Vitamin C – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Jens Lykkesfeldt, Anitra Carr
Vitamin C has multiple metabolic functions in the body, but the available information on the exact relationship between these functions and the intake necessary to maintain them is very limited. However, most attempts to objectively measure adequacy of vitamin C status, including, for example, replacement of metabolic turnover, chronic disease prevention, urinary excretion, and saturation of immune
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Iodine: a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir, Anne Lise Brantsæter
Iodine is essential for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). As in many other parts of the world, insufficient iodine intake and consequently insufficient iodine status is a public health challenge in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The main dietary sources of iodine in the Nordic and Baltic countries include cow’s milk, saltwater fish, eggs, products containing
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Which is the best diet to reduce cardiometabolic risk: dietary counseling or home-delivered diet? Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Feray Çağıran Yılmaz, Aysun Atilgan, Günay Saka
Background: Non-compliance with medical nutrition therapy can lead to an increase in cardiometabolic risk factors, resulting in an increase in the frequency of morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two different medical nutrition therapies designed to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors. Design: The study was conducted on voluntary overweight and obese
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Riboflavin: a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Vegard Lysne, Hanna Sara Strandler
Only a few studies have explored relationships between riboflavin intake and function and a few studies have examined the effects of supplements on various clinical or biochemical outcomes. None of these studies, however, make a useful contribution to understanding requirements in healthy populations. Thus, there is no strong evidence to change the recommendations. The requirement for riboflavin is
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Phosphorus – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Suvi T. Itkonen, Christel Lamberg-Allardt
This scoping review aims to describe the totality of evidence for the role of phosphorus for health-related outcomes as a basis for setting and updating dietary reference values (DRVs). Phosphorus is needed in many biological processes, such as cellular metabolism and bone mineralization. Dietary phosphorus intake exceeds the previous Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR2012) 2–3-fold in the Nordic
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Calcium – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Jóhanna E. Torfadóttir, Kirsti Uusi-Rasi
The aim of this scoping review was to conduct evidence-based documentations between calcium (Ca) intake and health outcomes for updating dietary reference values (DRVs) and food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) in the sixth edition of Nordic Nutrient Recommendations (NNR2023). The systematic literature search was limited to reviews on human data published between 2011 and June 2021. Systematic reviews
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Vitamin B6: a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Anne-Lise Bjørke Monsen, Per Magne Ueland
Pyridoxal 5´-phosphate (PLP) is the main form of vitamin B6 in animal tissue and functions as a coenzyme for more than 160 different enzymatic reactions in the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and neurotransmitters. Estimated dietary intake of vitamin B6 and plasma PLP values differ a lot between studies, something which may be due to variable use of supplements, variations in dietary
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Weight reduction and dietary improvements in a clusterrandomised controlled trial for adults with intellectual disabilities Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Helen K. Røstad-Tollefesen, Svein O. Kolset, Kjetil Retterstøl, Heidi Hesselberg, Marianne Nordstrøm
Background: People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have an increased risk of obesity and health concerns related to their nutritional status and dietary intake. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a multi-component intervention on weight, waist circumference (WC), clinical health parameters and dietary habits in a group of overweight and obese adults with mild-to-moderate ID. Design: A 7-month
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Molybdenum – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Agneta Oskarsson, Maria Kippler
Molybdenum is an essential element in the form of the molybdenum cofactor (Moco). In humans, Moco is required for four enzymes: xanthine oxidase (XO), aldehyde oxidase, sulfite oxidase (SO), and mitochondrial amidoxime-reducing component (mARC). The enzymes are involved in the oxidation of purines to uric acid, metabolism of aromatic aldehydes and heterocyclic compounds, and in the catabolism of sulfur
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Effects of Black Maca supplement on isokinetics muscular performance of elite women’s handball players: placebo-controlled, crossover study Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Sunghwun Kang, Byung-O Ahn, Myeong-Hun Park, Seung-Taek Lim, Eunjae Lee
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in isokinetic muscular performance among female adolescent elite handball athletes with the supplementation of Black Maca (BM). Methods: Eight elite handball athletes were recruited for the present study. The intake capsules contained 2,500 mg of 100% concentrated BM extract and a placebo each, for 4 weeks. Isokinetic muscular performance
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Changes in dietary habits and BMI z-score after a 6-month non-randomized cluster-controlled trial among 6–12 years old overweight and obese Norwegian children Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Tonje Holte Stea, Mario Vianna Vettore, Bente Øvrebø, Eirik Abildsnes
Background: Effective prevention programs to address the high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity and the concomitant health consequences have been warranted. Objective: To improve dietary habits and weight status among Norwegian children with overweight/obesity in the primary care setting. Design: A 6-month non-randomized cluster-controlled intervention among 137 children, aged 6–12 years
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Niacin – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Riitta Freese, Vegard Lysne
Niacin is the precursor to pyridine nucleotides NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate). Niacin (vitamin B3) is the common term for nicotinic acid, nicotinamide and derivatives that exhibit the biological activity of nicotinamide. Furthermore, the indispensable amino acid tryptophan is the substrate for de novo synthesis of NAD. Thus, the requirements
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Protein – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Ólöf Guðný Geirsdóttir, Anne-Maria Pajari
Proteins are needed for providing essential amino acids, nitrogen, and fuel for the body’s needs in all age groups. Proteins are especially required during active growth in pregnancy, lactation, childhood, and tissue growth in general. An adequate protein intake is needed in old adults to avoid premature muscle loss. According to the current dietary surveys, protein intake in the Nordic and Baltic
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Pantothenic acid – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Riitta Freese, Tonje E. Aarsland, Maja Bjørkevoll
Pantothenic acid, also referred to as vitamin B5, is a water-soluble vitamin that has essential functions in the body as a component of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein (ACP). It is widely distributed in animal and plant-source foods. Nutritional deficiency of pantothenic acid is rare and toxicity negligible. Information on pantothenic acid intakes in the Nordic countries is limited and biomarker
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Chromium – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Christine Henriksen, Susanne Bügel
Trivalent chromium (CrIII) is the principal form of chromium found in diet and supplements. CrIII has been claimed to be involved in the regulation of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism. Hexavalent chromium (CrVI) is a carcinogen when inhaled, which is uncommon, and occurs mainly by occupational exposures. There is a concern about adverse health effects also from exposure to CrVI by contaminated
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Zinc – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Tor A. Strand, Maria Mathisen
Zinc is essential for several biological processes including those critical for the immune system, DNA synthesis, cell division, and growth. Zinc is involved in the pathophysiology of chronic diseases and protects proteins and lipids from oxidative damage. Inadequate zinc intake and low plasma zinc concentration are associated to an increased risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases
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Capsaicin supplementation prevents western diet-induced hyperleptinemia by reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Hyun Ju Kim
Background: Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress implicated in leptin resistance in the diet-induced obesity, which can accelerate the development of atherosclerosis forms the background of this study. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of capsaicin on hyperleptinema by inhibiting ER stress in apolipoprotein E-deficient (ApoE-/-) mice fed a western diet (WD). Design: ApoE -/- mice were
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Associations of fruit, whole grain, and total energy intakes with gut microbiome diversity and composition Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Yixiao Wang, Keming Zhang, Linna Dai, Fengya Sun, Dan Wang, Sijia Meng, Jing Zhao, Yanfang Liu, Wanting Liu, Chunyan Li, Yuan Wang, Wenli Lu, Yun Zhu
Background: The relationship between fruit, whole grain, and total energy consumption and the gut microbiome in the Chinese population remains unclear. Objective: We investigated the relationship between intakes of fruits, whole grains, and energy, and the diversity and composition of gut microbiota. Design: This cross-sectional study included 167 subjects aged 40-75 years who underwent colonoscopy
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Magnesium: a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Christine Henriksen, Jan Olav Aaseth
Magnesium is a divalent ion involved in a range of biochemical reactions and cellular functions. The metabolism and requirements for magnesium are still insufficiently understood. In the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations from 2012, a recommended intake was set based on balance studies. However, the average requirement (AR) was not set. Functional indicators of magnesium status have been lacking. This
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Antioxidants and phytochemicals – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Mari C. W. Myhrstad, Alicja Wolk
Antioxidants are a collection of substances that may prevent or delay the oxidation of cellular components. The antioxidant defense system includes both endogenously produced antioxidants and dietary antioxidants. The consumption of dietary antioxidants has long been speculated to be important for the defense against cellular oxidation, inflammation, and other disease-related processes. In addition
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Associations of EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet or Finnish Nutrition Recommendations with changes in obesity measures: a follow-up study in adults Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Tiina Suikki, Mirkka Maukonen, Niina E. Kaartinen, Kennet Harald, Sari Bäck, Laura Sares-Jäske, Tommi Härkänen, Seppo Koskinen, Pekka Jousilahti, Anne-Maria Pajari, Satu Männistö
Background: Knowledge on the association between the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet (PHD) or the Finnish Nutrition recommendations (FNR) and anthropometric changes is scarce. Especially, the role of the overall diet quality, distinct from energy intake, on weight changes needs further examination. Objectives: To examine the association between diet quality and weight change indicators and to develop
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Copper – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Christine Henriksen, Erik Kristoffer Arnesen
Copper functions as a structural component in many proteins involved in energy and iron metabolism, production of neurotransmitters, formation of connective tissue and endogenous antioxidant defence. Several biochemical indices have been suggested and used to assess copper status, but none of these has been found suitable for the detection of marginal copper deficiency or marginal copper toxicity.
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Energy – a scoping review for the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 project Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Lieselotte Cloetens, Lars Ellegård
We need energy intake to provide energy and nutrients to our cells. The amount of daily energy intake should aim for energy balance, which results in good health. Under- or overconsumption of total daily energy over a longer period leads to increased risk of diseases. In this scoping review, the components of daily energy requirement are defined. Several methods to estimate energy requirements and
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Thiamin (Vitamin B1) – A scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Hanna Sara Strandler, Tor A. Strand
Only a few studies have explored relationships between thiamine intake and function, and a few studies have examined the effects of supplements on various clinical or biochemical outcomes. None of these studies, however, makes a useful contribution to understanding requirements in healthy populations. The requirement of thiamine relates to energy and carbohydrate intake. Clinical signs of deficiency
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Fluid and water balance: a scoping review for the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Per Ole Iversen, Mikael Fogelholm
Water, being an essential nutrient, is crucial for all life. Adequate maintenance of body water compartments is required for optimal fluid balance, which is a prerequisite for cellular homeostasis and blood pressure regulation. Water balance is the result of dietary intake of both fluids and foods as well as metabolically produced water, excretion from the kidneys and losses from other sources (e.g
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Carbohydrates – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Emily Sonestedt, Nina Øverby
Background: Dietary carbohydrates are a major source of energy in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The health effects of different types of carbohydrates vary and there is a need to update the evidence regarding specific carbohydrates and their effects on health-related outcomes. Objective: The aim of this scoping review was to describe the evidence for the role of total carbohydrates (fiber excluded)
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Vitamin A – a scoping review for Nordic nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Thomas Olsen, Ulf H. Lerner
Vitamin A refers to a group of fat-soluble compounds with retinol activity, including all-trans retinol and pro-vitamin A carotenoids. Bioactive compounds include retinal and all-trans retinoic acid with important functions in vision, immune function, growth, and development. The literature search that was performed for the current scoping review yielded a total of seven publications relevant to setting
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Vitamin B12 – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Anne-Lise Bjørke Monsen, Vegard Lysne
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is essential for normal metabolic function, and even moderate deficiency of this vitamin has negative health effects. Vitamin B12 is found in animal foods, and as vegetarian diets are increasingly popular in Western countries, one might expect a higher prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in the Nordic population. Setting recommendations for vitamin B12 intake has proven to
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Aged black tea alleviates constipation in mice by modulating intestinal neurotransmitters and decreasing AQP3 and AQP9 expression Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Yu Wu, Qiuhua Li, Junxi Cao, Fenling Fan, Lishe Gan, Rihui Wu, Jingwei Jin, Ruohong Chen, Lingli Sun, Zhenbiao Zhang, Xingfei Lai, Wing-Leung Wong, Shili Sun, Dongli Li
Background: Black tea is fully fermented tea with abundant functional components that benefit the gastrointestinal tract. But whether black tea extract relieves constipation is unknown. Therefore, we used loperamide to induce constipation in mice to assess the therapeutical effect of extracts from aged black tea with different storage times. Design: Sixty-three C57BL/6J male mice were randomly divided
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A synergistic blend of Garcinia mangostana fruit rind and Cinnamomum tamala leaf extracts enhances myogenic differentiation and mitochondrial biogenesis in vitro and muscle growth and strength in mice Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Swaraj Sinha, Krishnaraju Venkata Alluri, Venkateswarlu Somepalli, Trimurtulu Golakoti, Krishanu Sengupta
Background: A proprietary combination of Garcinia mangostana fruit rind and Cinnamomum tamala leaf extracts (LI80020F4, CinDura®) improved the physical performance and muscle strength of resistance-trained adult males. Objective: This study assessed the underlying mechanisms of the ergogenic potential of LI80020F4 in in vitro and in vivo models. Methods: The individual extracts and their combination
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Randomized controlled pilot study: effect of carrageenan emulsifier on inflammation and gastrointestinal symptoms in quiescent ulcerative colitis Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Reijo Laatikainen, Markku Lehto, Noora Mäkelä-Salmi, Markku Hillilä, Per-Henrik Groop, Hanne Salmenkari
Background: Animal models have provided some evidence of the pro-inflammatory effects of the commonly used emulsifier carrageenan. However, the effects of food-grade carrageenan among people with ulcerative colitis (UC) are largely unknown. Methods: A randomized, placebo-controlled cross-over study comparing high molecular carrageenan and oat-based beta-glucan preparation (placebo) among patients (n =
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Maternal methyl donor supplementation regulates the effects of cafeteria diet on behavioral changes and nutritional status in male offspring Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Heriberto Castro García, Katya Herrera, Roger Maldonado-Ruíz, Alberto Camacho Morales, Ana Laura de la Garza
Background: Nutritional status and maternal feeding during the perinatal and postnatal periods can program the offspring to develop long-term health alterations. Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an association between maternal obesity and intellectual disability/cognitive deficits like autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in offspring. Experimental findings have consistently been indicating that
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Assessment of the risk factors of duodenogastric reflux in relation to different dietary habits in a Chinese population of the Zhangjiakou area Food Nutr. Res. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Zhao Peng, Rui Wang, Na Wu, Huiru Gao, Huibin Gao, Duo Li
Objective: To explore the risk factors of duodenogastric reflux (DGR) in relation to different dietary habits. Methods: A total of 106 patients with symptoms of DGR who underwent electronic gastroscopy from June 2019 to June 2020 were selected and divided into the DGR group (n = 33) and the non-DGR group (n = 73) according to the diagnosis of bile reflux. Questionnaires were used to collect the basic