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Child-eating behaviour as predictor of anthropometric status of preschool children aged 2–4 years in Umuahia South LGA Abia State, Nigeria BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Ijioma Okorie, Blessing K. Nwofia, Chinaza Ngonadi, Adaeze C. Okorie, Ngozi M. Nnam
Eating behaviour at the childhood level plays a vital role in the outcome of the nutritional status and the overall health of an individual. The study was focused on the association between anthropometric status and child eating behaviour. A community-based cross-sectional survey purposively enrolled consenting participants from 256 households with preschool children aged 2–4 years. The parents/legal
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Correction: Determinants of Malnutrition and its associated factors among pregnant and lactating women under armed conflict areas in North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a community-based study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Aysheshim Kassahun Belew, Tadesse Awoke, Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Asmamaw Atnafu, Tadesse Guadu, Telake Azale, Mezigebu Yitayal, Yohannes Awoke Assefa, Rediet Getachew, Tadele Amare, Sewbesew Yitayih, Kegnie Shitu, Demeke Demilew, Endalkachew Dellie, Andualem Yalew Aschalew, Biruk Fanta, Netsanet Worku, Ermias Solomon Yalew, Yohannes Abich, Getachew Azeze, Chanyalew Worku, Alemu Kassaw Kibret, Tsegaye
Correction: BMC Nutr 9, 102 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00758-1. Following publication of the original article [1], the authors identified an error in the author name of Ermias Solomon Yalew. The incorrect author name is: Ermiyas Solomon Yallew The correct author name is: Ermias Solomon Yalew The author group has been updated above and the original article [1] has been corrected. Belew
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Assessment of dietary patterns in celiac disease patients using factor analysis method and their relationship with dietary intakes and body mass index BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Mehrnaz Morvaridi, Narges Sadeghi, Pezhman Alavinejad, Mehdi Sadeghian, Negin Tahvilian, Hossein Bavi Behbahani, Sara Ebrahimi, Farnaz Farsi
Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic and autoimmune enteropathy of the gastrointestinal tract with malabsorption characteristics. The only effective treatment for CD is adhere strictly to a gluten-free diet (GFD) throughout life. We evaluated the dietary patterns in celiac disease patients and their association with dietary intakes and anthropometric measurements in Iran. This is a case-control study
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Perception of affordable diet is associated with pre-school children’s diet diversity in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: the EAT Addis survey BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Semira Abdelmenan, Hanna Y. Berhane, Christopher Turner, Alemayehu Worku, Katarina Selling, Eva-Charlotte Ekström, Yemane Berhane
Despite improvements in food access and nutrition security over the last few decades, malnutrition remains a major public health problem. One of the significant contributors to these problems is affordability of nutritious food. This study aimed to examine the association between perceived food affordability and pre-school children’s diet diversity in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Cross-sectional data from
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Skipping breakfast and its association with sociodemographic characteristics, night eating syndrome, and sleep quality among university students in Bangladesh BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Md Shafiqul Islam Khan, Trisha Paul, Md. Hasan Al Banna, Mohammad Hamiduzzaman, Cornelius Tengan, Bernard Kissi-Abrokwah, Justice Kanor Tetteh, Faria Hossain, Md. Shajadul Islam, Keith Brazendale
Skipping breakfast has become more common, and it can significantly affect a person’s health, performance, mood, and other physiological and psychological factors. In Bangladesh, university students often encounter unhealthy dietary habits, which raises questions about why many university students choose to skip breakfast. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of skipping breakfast
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Mediterranean diet adherence and sleep pattern: a systematic review of observational studies BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Melika fallah, Azadeh Aminianfar, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh
Despite a huge body of evidence on the linkage between dietary intakes and pattern of sleeping, the findings are controversial. The current study aimed to summarize earlier findings on the association between adherence to Mediterranean diet (MD) and pattern of sleeping. This study performed based on PRISMA guideline. Systematically search was applied in PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar to find out
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Tremella fuciformis beverage improves glycated hemoglobin A1c and waist circumference in overweight/obese prediabetic subjects: a randomized controlled trial BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Sawika Gitsomboon, Ganista Ratanapornsompong, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul, Supranee Thongpradit, Suwannee Chanprasertyothin, La-or Chailurtkit, Hataikarn Nimitphong
Prediabetes is increasing worldwide. Previous studies have demonstrated the potential of β-glucan derived from oat or barley to lower blood glucose, body weight, and plasma lipid levels. These findings offer a potentially attractive strategy for reducing the risk of diabetes in prediabetic individuals. However, the effects of β-glucan from Tremella fuciformis on glucose metabolism and anthropometric
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Body mass index as a dominant risk factor for metabolic syndrome among indonesian adults: a 6-year prospective cohort study of non-communicable diseases BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Nurul Dina Rahmawati, Helen Andriani, Fadila Wirawan, Latifah Farsia, Alexander Waits, Khobir Abdul Karim Taufiqurahman
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), notably cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, are largely driven by metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of critical risk factors. Despite extensive research, the progression of MetS, especially in Indonesia, has received limited attention. This research tracks adult MetS risk dynamics in a populous Bogor District cohort, providing crucial insights into
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Dietary mineral intakes predict Coronavirus-disease 2019 (COVID-19) incidence and hospitalization in older adults BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Najmeh Seifi, Hossein Bahari, Somayeh Ghiasi Hafezi, Farzaneh Ghotbani, AhmadReza Afzalinia, Gordon A. Ferns, Ehsan Mosa Farkhani, Majid Ghayour-mobarhan
The aim of this study was to determine the association between dietary mineral intake and Coronavirus-disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and its associated hospitalization. This cohort study utilized the MASHAD study population, which comprised individuals aged 35–65. Upon recruitment in 2007, dietary intake was documented using a validated 65-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Data on COVID-19
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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) impairs hypoxia-induced cellular and exosomal overexpression of immune-checkpoints and immunomodulatory molecules in different subtypes of breast cancer cells BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Sepideh Maralbashi, Cynthia Aslan, Houman Kahroba, Milad Asadi, Mohammad Sadegh Soltani-Zangbar, Navideh Haghnavaz, Farhad Jadidi, Farhad Salari, Tohid Kazemi
Tumor cells express immune-checkpoint molecules to suppress anti-tumor immune responses. In part, immune evasion takes place by secreting exosomes bearing immune-checkpoint and immunomodulatory molecules and their inducing and/or regulating agents e.g., microRNAs (miRs). This study aimed to evaluate the effects of omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), on the expression of some selected immune-checkpoint
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Food and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among children in public primary school with canteens in southern Benin: a case study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Faïck Bello, Elie Koukou, Sam Bodjrenou, Céline Termote, Paulin Azokpota, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin
Food and nutrition notion among schoolchildren in Benin is still less documented. Few studies have examined the determinants of food and nutrition among schoolchildren while others have attempted to link knowledge, attitudes and practices to diet. The present study aims to evaluate food and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among schoolchildren enrolled in public primary schools canteens
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Prevalence and determinants of minimum dietary diversity for women of reproductive age in Uganda BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Derrick Kimuli, Florence Nakaggwa, Norah Namuwenge, Rebecca N. Nsubuga, Kenneth Kasule, Sheila Nyakwezi, Jimmy Odong, Paul Isabirye, Solome Sevume, Norbert Mubiru, Daniel Mwehire, Fatuma Matovu, Bonnie Wandera, Barbara Amuron, Daraus Bukenya
Globally, over a billion women of reproductive age (WRA) suffer from some kind of undernutrition micronutrient deficiencies, and/or anemia as a result of inadequate dietary diversity. This leads to poor maternal and child health outcomes, however, there is limited research on population level research on minimum dietary diversity for women (MDD-W). This study assessed the prevalence and predictors
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Adherence to the nordic diet is associated with anxiety, stress, and depression in recovered COVID-19 patients, a case-control study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Asie Araste, Mohammad Reza Shadmand Foumani Moghadam, Kimia Mohammadhasani, Mohammad Vahedi Fard, Zahra Khorasanchi, MohammadReza Latifi, Elahe Hasanzadeh, Nasrin Talkhi, Payam Sharifan, Parisa Asadiyan-Sohan, Marjan Khayati Bidokhti, Arezoo Ghassemi, Reza Assaran Darban, Gordon Ferns, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan
Follow-up of COVID-19 recovered patients to discover important adverse effects on other organs is required. The psychological health of COVID-19 patients may be affected after recovery. We aimed to evaluate the association between adherence to the Nordic diet (ND) and psychological symptoms caused by COVID-19 after recovery. Dietary data on 246 qualified adults (123 cases and 123 controls). The dietary
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Dietary assessment of type 2 diabetic patients using healthful plant-based diet score in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Rudaynah A. Alali, Suad A. Alateeq, Afnan F. Almuhanna, Abdulmohsen H. Al Elq, Waleed I. Albaker, Alawi Habara, Fatima A. Alrubaish, Chittibabu Vatte, Bao-Li Loza, Fahad A. Al-Muhanna, Amein K. Al-Ali
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by a wide range of metabolic problems. The current study sought to assess nutritional habits of Saudi patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and to propose recommendations to improve these patients’ dietary habits and delay possible disease complications. Over a period of three years, (2017–2019) 577 patients with T2D attending the outpatient’s diabetic
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Association of healthy eating index and anthropometric indices among primary school girls in southeast of Iran: a cross-sectional study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Nooshin Jannati, Mohammad Reza Mahmoodi, Leila Azadbakht
The school-age period is marked by substantial advancements in physical and cognitive development, highlighting the importance of assessing the diet quality and its impact on body weight and height. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the association between diet quality and selected anthropometric indices of primary school girls in southeast of Iran using the healthy eating index-2015
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Effect of nutrition education intervention on nutrition knowledge, attitude, and diet quality among school-going adolescents: a quasi-experimental study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Sagar Raut, Dirghayu KC, Devendra Raj Singh, Raja Ram Dhungana, Pranil Man Singh Pradhan, Dev Ram Sunuwar
Nutrition education is being used to encourage school adolescents to adopt healthy eating habits. To the best of our knowledge, very little study has been undertaken in Nepal to examine the effectiveness of nutrition education programs. This study aimed to assess the effect of nutrition education on nutritional knowledge, attitude, and diet quality among school-going adolescents in selected private
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Relationship between dietary glycemic index and glycemic load and sperm-quality parameters in Iranian men: a cross-sectional study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Elham Hosseini, Mehdi Khodavandloo, Somaye Abdollahi Sabet, Seyedeh Neda Mousavi
Infertility is a major clinical problem with psychological, financial and medical costs. Male infertility has recently been linked to 50% of childless couples. It is worth mentioning that diet and its components can be manipulated and applied in counseling meetings of infertile men as a modifiable factor. The goal of this study was to determine the correlation of dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic
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A community-based intervention study involving family gardens with aromatic herbs on changes in dietary and urinary sodium BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-26 M. Baston, M. Hernández-F, K. Vázquez, M. Ruiz-Morales, P. Mehner-Karam, M. Sil-Acosta, N. Acevedo, A. Granich-Armenta, K. Holz, A. Cantoral
To measure dietary and urinary changes in sodium (Na) intake and excretion through the implementation of family gardens with aromatic herbs and workshops for cooking, using the herbs as a substitute for salt and seasoning powder. Thirty-five participants from a neighborhood of Mexico City were included. A general questionnaire was administered to collect information on sociodemographic factors. At
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Achievement of adequate nutrition contributes to maintaining the skeletal muscle area in patients with sepsis undergoing early mobilization: a retrospective observational study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Ryo Abe, Takashi Shimazui, Masayuki Sugo, Akihiro Ogawa, Michito Namekawa, Nobuya Kitamura, Satoshi Kido
The onset of muscle loss in critically ill patients, known as intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW), worsens their outcomes. Preventing muscle loss, which begins in the early phase of critical illness, is crucial in patient care. Adequate nutrition management may contribute to maintaining muscles; however, its evidence in patients with sepsis is insufficient. This study aimed to analyze the
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Effects of low-sodium bread on dietary compliance and fecal cultivable bacteria in a randomized controlled pilot trial in hypertensive subjects BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Carmela Cosola, Francesco Pesce, Maria De Angelis, Valentina Maranzano, Annapaola Zito, Eustacchio Montemurno, Giuseppe Dalfino, Saverio Loiudice, Vincenzo Creanza, Giovanni Pompa, Marco Matteo Ciccone, Giuseppe Grandaliano, Giovanni Stallone, Loreto Gesualdo
High salt intake and compliance to low-sodium (LS) diets are critical in hypertension. Salt reduction in processed foods can help to achieve the target sodium intake. To verify the hypothesis that an innovative LS formulation of a traditional bread could result in a reduction of sodium intake and blood pressure, we performed a 6-month randomized controlled pilot trial on hypertensive patients. We additionally
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Oral pathologies and underweight conditions among people living with HIV/AIDS in a health facility in Yaoundé, Cameroon: a study of 205 cases BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Lionel Berthold Keubou Boukeng, Léonie Dapi Nzefa, Djouwairiyatou Sali, Claude Axel Minkandi, Jean Yves Bevela, Ariane Nouko, Charly Etoa Ebogo
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a public health concern worldwide. The clinical manifestations include underweight and oral lesions. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between oral pathologies and underweight among HIV-positive patients in Yaoundé, Cameroon. We conducted a cross-sectional study between February 1st and 30th June 2021 at Yaoundé Central Hospital
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Plant-based diets and cardiovascular risk factors: a comparison of flexitarians, vegans and omnivores in a cross-sectional study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Anja Bruns, Theresa Greupner, Josefine Nebl, Andreas Hahn
The growing trend towards conscious and sustainable dietary choices has led to increased adoption of flexitarian diets, characterised by plant-based eating habits with occasional consumption of meat and processed meat products. However, the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors associated with flexitarian diets compared to both vegans and omnivores remain underexplored. In this cross-sectional
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Evaluation of dietary composition between hemoglobin categories, total body iron content and adherence to multi-micronutrients in preschooler residents of the highlands of Puno, Peru BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Benita Maritza Choque-Quispe, Cinthya Vásquez-Velásquez, Gustavo F. Gonzales
The anemia prevalence is higher in highlands populations. It is assumed that iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in children is mainly due to low dietary intake. However, other suggest that high prevalence of anemia is due to an inappropriate hemoglobin (Hb) adjustment for altitude. Cross-sectional study conducted in 338 preschoolers (PSC) from Puno-Peru. Hb was measured in whole blood, and ferritin, Soluble
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Changes in breakfast and water consumption among adolescents in Canada: examining the impact of COVID-19 in worsening inequity BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Markus J. Duncan, Emily Belita, Angelica Amores, Negin A. Riazi, Sarah Carsley, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Valerie Carson, Jean-Philippe Chaput, Guy Faulkner, Scott T. Leatherdale, Karen A. Patte
To assess whether changes in breakfast and water consumption during the first full school year after the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic varied based on sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status among Canadian adolescents. Prospective annual survey data collected pre- (October 2019-March 2020) and post-COVID-19 onset (November 2020-June 2021) the Cannabis, Obesity, Mental health, Physical
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The association between energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index and physical activity with sleep quality: a cross-sectional study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Mohammad Javad Zare¹, Seyed Jalil Masoumi, Morteza Zare
The study aimed to assess the independent and interactive association of energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII) and physical activity (PA) with sleep quality. A cross-sectional study was conducted on the 2466 participants (60% women). A 116-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was applied to calculate E-DII, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) long form for PA, and
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Response of the consumers to the menu calorie-labeling on online food ordering applications in Saudi Arabia BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Sarah Alkhunein, Wejdan Alghafari, Haya Alzeer, Omar Alhumaidan, Sarah Alsalman, Nojoud Alshathry, Areej Alkhaldy
The use of online food ordering applications is widespread; however, to date, there have been no studies on the effect of the menu calorie labeling in online food ordering applications on the consumers’ dietary habits and food choices in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the response of the consumers to the menu energy-labeling on online food ordering applications in Saudi Arabia
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Genetic determinants of food preferences: a systematic review of observational studies BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Jalal Hejazi, Roksaneh Amiri, Shadi Nozarian, Ronia Tavasolian, Mehran Rahimlou
Over the last decade, the results of several studies have indicated that adults' food preferences, consumption, and dietary choices vary depending on their genotype characteristics. However, the results of studies related to genes and polymorphisms involved in this phenomenon are contradictory. This study is a systematic review designed to evaluate the genetic determinants of food preferences. This
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Predictors of malnutrition among older residents in Qatari long-term care facilities: a retrospective study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Al Anoud Ali H. Z. AlFehaidi, Shafi Hashmath Ulla Khan, Rana Albdeljubbar Abdelrahman, Nesreen Talal Ahel, Pavithra Shine, Monica Doroja De Ramos, Nisreen Mazin Skairjeh, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, Reem Khalid Al-Saadi
Malnutrition is a prevalent issue among older adults in long-term care facilities and is associated with adverse health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Identifying the predictors of malnutrition in this population is crucial for developing effective intervention strategies. This study aimed to explore the factors contributing to malnourishment among older individuals living in long-term care
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Assessing risk factors for malnutrition among women in Bangladesh and forecasting malnutrition using machine learning approaches BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Estiyak Ahmed Turjo, Md. Habibur Rahman
This paper presents an in-depth examination of malnutrition in women in Bangladesh. Malnutrition in women is a major public health issue related to different diseases and has negative repercussions for children, such as premature birth, decreased infection resistance, and an increased risk of death. Moreover, malnutrition is a severe problem in Bangladesh. Data from the Bangladesh Demographic Health
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Relationship between food group-specific intake and depression among local government employees in Japan BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Makiko Kitabayashi, Shoko Umetsu, Miho Suzuki, Tsuneo Konta
We aimed to examine the relationship between food group-specific intake and depression among workers in Japan. A questionnaire survey was administered to 568 workers in 2020; 503 workers responded and 423 were included in the study. Information on sex, age, body mass index, overtime hours, sleep duration, marital status, employment position, exercise habits, smoking status, incidence of depression
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The effectiveness of oral bovine lactoferrin compared to iron supplementation in patients with a low hemoglobin profile: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Maria-Dolores Christofi, Konstantinos Giannakou, Meropi Mpouzika, Anastasios Merkouris, Maria Vergoulidou – Stylianide, Andreas Charalambous
Patients with a low serum blood hemoglobin concentration suffer from a pathologic state that contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality figures worldwide. Oral iron supplementation, the most common method of treatment, is reported to have poor patient adherence, due to its unwanted side effects. Lactoferrin is a globular glycoprotein of the transferrin family that has shown promising results
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The social and environmental factors impacting the motivation of adolescents for weight control, why and how? A qualitative study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Lida Shams, Fatemeh Shafiei, Zahra Sadremomtaz
Overweight and obesity are common problems among teenagers regardless of ethnicity, race, and socio-economic status. Therefore, this study aims to explore the social and environmental factors impacting adolescents motivation for weight control in Gilan province, Iran. Following a qualitative design, a content analysis approach was used to analyze the data. A total of 79 interviews were conducted with
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Impact of maternal depression on malnutrition treatment outcomes in older children with sickle cell anemia BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Claire Ritter, Shehu U. Abdullahi, Safiya Gambo, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Garba Gwarzo, Yasmin Banaei, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein
Malnutrition and sickle cell anemia (SCA) result in high childhood mortality rates. Although maternal depression is an established risk factor for malnutrition in younger children, little is known about its impact on treatment response in children with malnutrition. We aimed to determine the relationship, if any, between maternal depression scores and malnutrition treatment outcomes in older children
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Perceptions of the importance of sports nutrition knowledge and barriers in implementing them: a qualitative study among track and field stakeholders in Sri Lanka BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Ranil Jayawardena, Kalani Weerasinghe, Terrence Madhujith, Andrew P. Hills, Nishan Kalupahana
Integrating the core aspects of sports nutrition knowledge [SNK] into the multidisciplinary team is critical to improving an athlete’s performance and well-being. Conducting in-depth interviews with members of the sports-related team is a comprehensive method of gathering information on various aspects of SNK. This qualitative study aimed to examine the opinions and beliefs of stakeholders in athletics
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Dietary diversity and associated factors among women attending antenatal clinics in the coast region of Tanzania BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Rashidi Heri, Mats Malqvist, Khadija I. Yahya-Malima, Lilian Teddy Mselle
Antenatal care (ANC) is crucial for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in low-resource settings. During antenatal care, women are provided with resources for enhancing their dietary diversity, like nutrition education and counseling. Improved nutrition knowledge influences positive nutritional behavior change, like women’s improved dietary diversity, which may increase the likelihood
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Public awareness, attitude, and practice regarding food labeling, Alexandria, Egypt BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Azza Mehanna, Ayat Ashour, Doaa Tawfik Mohamed
Food labeling is an important public health tool allowing consumers to make informed and healthy choices. Considering how important it is for consumers to be aware of food labels while choosing healthy foods, this study aims at assessing public awareness, attitude, and practice regarding food labeling in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. A cross sectional study using a predesigned interview questionnaire
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High burden of wasting among children under-five with hydrocephalus receiving care at CURE children’s hospital in Uganda: a cross-sectional study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Naula Grace, Edith Mbabazi, David Mukunya, Josephine Tumuhamye, Humphrey Okechi, Emmanuel Wegoye, Peter Olupot-Olupot, Joseph KB Matovu, Leah Hopp, Agnes Napyo
Hydrocephalus is one of the most common neurological disabilities presenting in children. Although there are limited studies on its association with wasting, neurological comorbidities such as dysphagia have been associated with an increased risk of wasting in children. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with wasting in children less than five years with hydrocephalus
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Detection of low urine output by measuring urinary biomarkers BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Robert G. Hahn
Urine output < 1 L per 24 h is a clinical warning sign that requires attention from hospital staff, who should determine whether the low flow is due to low habitual intake of water or disease-induced dehydration. The incidence of this condition is unclear. A cohort of 20 healthy volunteers (mean age 42 years, range 23–62 years) recorded their food and water intakes daily for 8 days. They also collected
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Daily yogurt consumption does not affect bone turnover markers in men and postmenopausal women of Caribbean Latino descent: a randomized controlled trial BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Lindsay McGrail, Daniela Vargas-Robles, Mayra Rojas Correa, Lisa C. Merrill, Sabrina E. Noel, Martha Velez, Ana Maldonado-Contreras, Kelsey M. Mangano
Caribbean Latino adults are at high risk for osteoporosis yet remain underrepresented in bone research. This increased risk is attributed to genetics, diet, and lifestyle known to drive inflammation and microbial dysbiosis. The primary objective of this study was to determine whether consuming 5 oz of yogurt daily for 8wks improves bone turnover markers (BTMs) among Caribbean Latino adults > 50 years;
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Minimum acceptable diet and associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Jig-Jiga, Somali region, eastern Ethiopia, 2022 BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Shukri Farah, Tariku Derese, Legesse Abera
The minimum acceptable diet is the proportion of children aged 6–23 months who consumed the minimum meal frequency and minimum dietary diversity during the previous day or night. The minimum acceptable diet assesses both micronutrient adequacy and the quantity of food consumed during the previous day or night. Inappropriate infant and young child feeding practices during this period result in significant
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Correlating food and nutritional patterns with cancers in the pediatric oncology population at two specialized hospitals in Tanzania BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Dafrosa Joseph Monko, Haikael David Martin, Emmanuel Abraham Mpolya
This study of nutritional patterns in relation to cancers among pediatric oncology population in Tanzania was motivated by the lack of up-to-date information about the nutritional practices, the controversy around the importance of nutritional support and the lack of consistent nutritional criteria among pediatric oncology populations. A survey study in two cancer referral hospitals of children diagnosed
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The effect of coconut oil and palm oil on anthropometric parameters: a clinical trial BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Hasinthi Swarnamali, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Ranil Jayawardena
During recent years several studies have investigated the impact of different dietary oils on body weight. They have shown differential positive and negative effects on anthropometry. We investigated the effects of palm and coconut oils on body weight and other anthropometric parameters, considering their importance as a primary source of saturated fat, controlling for other confounding variable such
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Seasonality of associations between production of indigenous foods and food security status of mother-child dyads in Kisumu County, Kenya BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Kenneth Kipngeno Tonui, Agatha Christine Onyango, Collins Ouma
Food insecurity is a major predicament for rural populations, especially mothers and children, whose livelihoods are often dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Indigenous foods have the potential of mitigating food insecurity as they can thrive in poor agro-ecological conditions. However, the associations between indigenous food production and food security status of mothers and children drawn from rural
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Prevalence of food insecurity amid COVID-19 lockdowns and sociodemographic indicators of household vulnerability in Harar and Kersa, Ethiopia BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Jonathan A. Muir, Merga Dheresa, Zachary J. Madewell, Tamirat Getachew, Gamachis Daraje, Gezahegn Mengesha, Cynthia G. Whitney, Nega Assefa, Solveig A. Cunningham
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with widespread social disruptions, as governments implemented lockdowns to quell disease spread. To advance knowledge of consequences for households in resource-limited countries, we examine food insecurity during the pandemic period. We conducted a cross-sectional study and used logistic regression to examine factors associated with food insecurity. Data were
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Low plasma vitamin D is associated with increased 28-day mortality and worse clinical outcomes in critically ill patients BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Fatemeh Sistanian, Alireza Sedaghat, Mohaddeseh Badpeyma, Majid Khadem Rezaiyan, Ahmad Bagheri Moghaddam, Golnaz Ranjbar, Mostafa Arabi, Mohammad Bagherniya, Abdolreza Norouzy
Patients in the intensive care unit have a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD). In the present study, clinical outcomes in the ICU were analyzed with vitamin D status. In this prospective, multicenter study, sampling was conducted on seven ICUs in three hospitals. Within the first 24 h of ICU admission, patient’s serum vitamin D levels were measured, and their disease severity was monitored
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The role of nutritional support with probiotics in outpatients with symptomatic acute respiratory tract infections: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled dietary study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Pavlo O. Kolesnyk, Iryna H. Paliy, Larysa P. Sydorchuk, Zoriana P. Hoda, Nataliya O. Ivanchenko, Oksana S. Lych, Natalia R. Huley, Oksana I. Matsyura, Zoryana L. Slyuzar, Sergiy V. Gerasymov
A number of laboratory data and clinical studies have shown that probiotic bacteria may be beneficial in respiratory viral diseases. We investigated the role of probiotics in coronavirus disease-19 (COVID -19), post-disease symptoms, and humoral immune responses to viral antigens. This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, prospective, multicenter study. We included symptomatic patients
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Dietary preferences and quality of life among dialysis patients in Pune: a cross-sectional study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Devaki Gokhale, Sehlaa Kaskar, Ariti Bansal
To assess the dietary preference and quality of life among dialysis patients in Pune. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 127 dialysis patients aged 18–70 through a one-on-one interview to record data on demographic, biochemical, diet preference, and quality of life. The anthropometric and biochemical parameters were recorded with the help of patient reports from the four dialysis centers
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Effects of vitamin B12 supplementation on oxidative stress markers and pro-inflammatory cytokines during pregnancy and postpartum among Bangladeshi mother–child pairs BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Towfida Jahan Siddiqua, Evana Akhtar, Md. Ahsanul Haq, Seterah Shahab-Ferdows, Daniela Hampel, Sharmin Islam, Tahmeed Ahmed, Lindsay H. Allen, Rubhana Raqib
There is limited research to determine whether vitamin B12 (B12) supplementation during pregnancy and lactation is protective against oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokines and whether this effect is transferred to breastfed infants via milk. In addition, associations among maternal plasma/ milk and infant B12 status and immune function markers are poorly characterized. To evaluate effects
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Fruits and vegetables intake improves birth outcomes of women with gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Christian Sewor, Akua A. Obeng, Sebastian Eliason, Evans K. Agbeno, A. Kofi Amegah
Disorders of pregnancy such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have been associated with adverse birth outcomes. However, the ameliorating role of maternal nutrition in the relationship between disorders of pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes has received very little attention. We investigated the relationship between HDP and GDM, and adverse birth
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Socio-economic, demographic, and contextual predictors of malnutrition among children aged 6–59 months in Nigeria BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Phillips Edomwonyi Obasohan, Stephen J. Walters, Richard Jacques, Khaled Khatab
Malnutrition has remained a global public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Researchers have committed to studying malnutrition (especially in children under the age of five) to address the nine malnutrition targets, set by the WHO to be achieved by 2025. This study seeks to evaluate the prevalence, the individual and contextual predictors of malnutrition among
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Experiences of social support by participants with morbid obesity who participate in a rehabilitation program for health-behavior change: a qualitative study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Karoline Thomlevold Jøranli, Linn Tennefoss Vefring, Maria Dalen, Lisa Garnweidner-Holme, Marianne Molin
Obesity is a global public health concern with significant implications for individuals’ physical health and overall well-being. Health-behavior change programs are crucial for addressing obesity and its associated health risks. Social support plays a central role in facilitating successful outcomes in these programs, yet limited qualitative research exists on the experiences of individuals with morbid
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Association between nutritional status and biochemical markers among hematopoietic stem cell transplant candidates: a cross-sectional study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Hoda Zahedi, Sayeh Parkhideh, Omid Sadeghi, Mahshid Mehdizadeh, Elham Roshandel, Makan Cheraghpour, Abbas Hajifathali, Mahdi Shadnoush
Candidates of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) may be at nutritional risk due to decreased oral intake, high nutritional requirements and nutrient malabsorption. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between nutritional status and blood biomarkers in candidates of HSCT. A total of 278 patients aged 18–65 years old were recruited and their baseline demographic and clinical
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Child stunting prevalence determination at sector level in Rwanda using small area estimation BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Innocent Ngaruye, Joseph Nzabanita, François Niragire, Theogene Rizinde, Joseph Nkurunziza, Jean Bosco Ndikubwimana, Charles Ruranga, Ignace Kabano, Dieudonne N. Muhoza, Jeanine Ahishakiye
Stunting among children under 5 years of age remains a worldwide concern, with 148.1 million (22.3%) stunted in 2022. The recent 2019/2020 Rwanda Demographic Health Survey (RDHS) revealed that the prevalence of stunting in Rwanda among under five children was 33.5%. In Rwanda, there is no sufficient evidence on stunting status to guide prioritized interventions at the sector level, the lowest administrative
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A high quality Aotearoa New Zealand dietary pattern adapting a Mediterranean diet for metabolic health: a feasibility study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Amber Parry-Strong, Richard Gearry, Troy L. Merry, Mark Weatherall, Cheryl Davies, Anna Worthington, Rhiane Bishop, Summer Rangimaarie Wright, Fiona E. Lithander, Meika Foster, Jeremy Krebs
To assess the feasibility of a family-based dietary intervention study using a meal kit home delivery service, in people at risk of cardio-metabolic disease. A 12-week dietary intervention feasibility study of adults (termed the index participants) at increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disease, enriched for Māori who are indigenous New Zealanders. The study sample also included the household/whānau
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The effects of intermittent fasting diet in comparison with low-calorie diet on lipid profile, glycemic status, and liver fibrosis in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD): a study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Mehdi Karimi, Maryam Mofidi Nejad, Camellia Akhgarjand, Amir Ali Sohrabpour, Hossein Poustchi, Hossein Imani, Hamed Mohammadi
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver disease characterized by an increase in fat in liver cells. The outbreak of NAFLD is estimated to be 32.4% worldwide, with higher rates in Asia and Iran. Nutritional factors such as excessive calorie intake, high fructose intake, copper deficiency, and increased iron intake play an important role in NAFLD. Since there is no specific treatment
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The associations between whole grain, sugar and nutrients intakes in schoolchildren: a cross-sectional study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-12-08 HC Koo, GP Lim, Satvinder Kaur, KQ Chan
Whole grains have gained extensive attention for their contribution to optimal diet quality in the child population. However, little is known about the association between whole grain and sugar intakes. This study aimed to determine whole grain intake and its associations with sugar and other nutrients intakes in schoolchildren. A total of 415 healthy Malaysian schoolchildren aged 9–12 years were recruited
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Fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) rs9939609 (A/T) polymorphism and food preference in obese people with low-calorie intake and non-obese individuals with high-calorie intake BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Mehran Rahimlou, Bijan Ghobadian, Ali Ramezani, Ehsan Hejazi, Saeideh Mazloomzadeh, Jalal Hejazi
The purpose of this study was to assess the connection between FTO rs9939609 (A/T) polymorphism and food preference. The study included 77 participants, 36 of whom were obese and had a low-calorie intake, and 41 non-obese participants with a high-calorie intake. Using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), the researchers calculated sweet and fatty food propensity scores. Genomic DNA was extracted from
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Higher intake of certain nutrients among older adults is associated with better cognitive function: an analysis of NHANES 2011–2014 BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Prasad P. Devarshi, Kelsey Gustafson, Ryan W. Grant, Susan Hazels Mitmesser
An increasing number of adults are over the age of 65, and there is concern about the increasing prevalence of age-associated cognitive decline and poor mental health status in older adults in the United States. Several nutrients are known to have important biological roles in brain health and neurological function, but many individuals fall short of recommended intake levels. The objective of this
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Association between dietary insulin index and load with cardiometabolic risk factors and risk of metabolic syndrome among the patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Vajeheh Arabshahi, Roksaneh Amiri, Samira Sadat Ghalishourani, Nazila Hasaniani, Shadi Nozarian, Ronia Tavasolian, Alireza Khiabani, Mehran Rahimlou
This study aims to investigate the association between dietary insulin index (DII) and load (DIL) with cardiometabolic risk factors and the risk of developing metabolic syndrome (MetS) among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). A cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 T2DM patients. Dietary intake was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire, and DII and DIL were calculated based
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Nutritional status of flexitarians compared to vegans and omnivores - a cross-sectional pilot study BMC Nutr. Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Anja Bruns, Josefine Nebl, Wiebke Jonas, Andreas Hahn, Jan Philipp Schuchardt
In the Western world, there has been a notable rise in the popularity of plant-based, meat-reduced flexitarian diets. Nevertheless, there is insufficient data on the nutritional status of individuals following this dietary pattern. The aim of this study was to investigate the intake and endogenous status of various nutrients in a healthy German adult study population consisting of flexitarians (FXs)