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What is the dietary intake and nutritional status of defence members: a systematic literature review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Jessica Bayes, Emily Burch, Romy Lauche, Jon Wardle
Optimal diet and nutrition is vital for military readiness, performance and recovery. Previous research on military diets has primarily focused on the nutritional composition of field/combat rations and dietary intake during deployment. There is accumulating research exploring the usual free-living dietary intake and nutritional status of defence members in garrison (i.e. military bases on which personnel
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Ceramides as the molecular link between impaired lipid metabolism, saturated fatty acid intake and insulin resistance: are all saturated fatty acids to be blamed for ceramide-mediated lipotoxicity? Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Domenico Sergi, Enrico Zauli, Claudio Celeghini, Maurizio Previati, Giorgio Zauli
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder that has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, posing a huge treat on people’s health and quality of life. From a pathogenetic prospective, T2DM is driven by insulin resistance defined as a blunted response of tissues to insulin which leads to chronic hyperglycaemia. Mechanistically, lipotoxicity and particularly the intracellular accumulation
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Impact of dietary carbohydrate, fat or protein restriction on the human gut microbiome: a systematic review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Marjolein P. Schoonakker, Petra G. van Peet, Elske L. van den Burg, Mattijs E. Numans, Quinten R. Ducarmon, Hanno Pijl, Maria Wiese
Restriction of dietary carbohydrates, fat and/or protein is often used to reduce body weight and/or treat (metabolic) diseases. Since diet is a key modulator of the human gut microbiome, which plays an important role in health and disease, this review aims to provide an overview of current knowledge of the effects of macronutrient-restricted diets on gut microbial composition and metabolites. A structured
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A review of the effect of iron supplementation on the gut microbiota of children in developing countries and the impact of prebiotics Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Ishawu Iddrisu, Andrea Monteagudo-Mera, Carlos Poveda, Muhammed Shahzad, Gemma E. Walton, Simon C. Andrews
Iron is essential for many physiological functions of the body, and it is required for normal growth and development. Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common form of micronutrient malnutrition and is particularly prevalent in infants and young children in developing countries. Iron supplementation is considered the most effective strategy to combat the risk of ID and ID anaemia (IDA) in infants, although
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Challenges in identifying malnutrition in obesity; An overview of the state of the art and directions for future research Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Natasha Nalucha Mwala, Jos W. Borkent, Barbara S. van der Meij, Marian A.E. de van der Schueren
(Protein–energy) malnutrition in individuals living with obesity presents complex diagnostic challenges due to the distinctive physiological characteristics of obesity. This narrative review critically examines the identification of malnutrition within the population with obesity, distinguishing malnutrition in obesity from related conditions such as sarcopenic obesity. While noting some shared features
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Effects of energy-restricted diets with or without nuts on weight, body composition and glycaemic control in adults: a scoping review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Lauren C. Mead, Alison M. Hill, Sharayah Carter, Alison M. Coates
Energy-restricted (ER) diets promote weight loss and improve body composition and glycaemic control. Nut consumption also improves these parameters. However, less is known about the combined benefit of these two strategies. This scoping review implemented a systematic search of Medline, Embase and Scopus to identify randomised controlled trials evaluating the effect of ER diets with or without nuts
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Programmes to manage food selectivity in individuals with autism spectrum disorder Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Chiara Breda, Sara Santero, Maria Vittoria Conti, Hellas Cena
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Effect of vegetable consumption on risk of gastric cancer: a systematic review and multi-level meta-analysis of prospective studies Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Xiaomin Wu, Guoqiang Qin, Rui Zhang, Yunning Liu, Liling Chen, Jingyang Su, Chao Kong, Zhongze Fang, Jing Wu
Vegetables are known to be beneficial to human health, but the association between vegetable consumption and gastric cancer remains uncertain. To synthesise knowledge about the relationship between vegetable group consumption and gastric cancer risk, update present meta-analyses and estimate associations between vegetable consumption and gastric cancer risk based solely on prospective studies, we perform
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Addressing nutritional issues and eating behaviours among university students: a narrative review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Noha M. Almoraie, Noor M. Alothmani, Wajd D. Alomari, Amal H. Al-amoudi
University life is a critical period for establishing healthy eating habits and attitudes. However, university students are at risk of developing poor eating habits due to various factors, including economic conditions, academic stress and lack of information about nutritional concepts. Poor diet quality leads to malnutrition or overnutrition, increasing the risk of preventable diseases. Food environments
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Current perspectives and challenges in the estimation of fruit juice consumption across the lifecycle in Europe Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Janette Walton, Laura Kehoe
Fruit juice (FJ) is typically low in energy, contains natural sugars, important amounts of micronutrients and is not permitted to have added sugars/sweeteners. However, its role in a healthy diet is under scrutiny partly due to the wider adoption of the definition for free sugars in nutrition policy. This review aimed to identify data on FJ consumption from national food consumption surveys across
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An overview of nutritional factors in the aetiopathogenesis of myocardial fibrosis in great apes Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Laurens Van Mulders, Laurent Locquet, Christine Kaandorp, Geert P. J. Janssens
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Mollusc and crustacean consumption in the first 1000 days: a scoping review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Brietta M. Oaks, Emmanuel A. Gyimah, Eliza Kleban, Kathleen Ragsdale, Lora L. Iannotti
Mollusc and crustacean consumption in the first 1000 d may improve maternal and child health by providing essential nutrients. However, in some contexts, molluscs and crustaceans have been associated with allergies and environmental contamination, potentially leading to adverse health and development outcomes. It is unclear whether the health benefits of consuming molluscs and crustaceans, collectively
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Emerging evidence on selenoneine and its public health relevance in coastal populations: a review and case study of dietary Se among Inuit populations in the Canadian Arctic Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Matthew Little, Adel Achouba, Pierre Ayotte, Mélanie Lemire
Selenium is an essential mineral yet both deficiency and excess are associated with adverse health effects. Dietary intake of Se in humans varies greatly between populations due to food availability, dietary preferences, and local geological and ecosystem processes impacting Se accumulation into agricultural products and animal populations. We argue there is a need to evaluate and reconsider the relevance
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A narrative review on dietary components and patterns and age-related macular degeneration Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Emine Koçyiğit, Nazlıcan Erdoğan Gövez, Sabriye Arslan, Duygu Ağagündüz
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most prevalent eye diseases among the ageing population worldwide. It is a leading cause of blindness in individuals over 55, particularly in industrialised Western countries. The prevalence of AMD increases with age, and genetic factors and environmental influences are believed to contribute to its development. Among the environmental factors, diet
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Food portion sizes: trends and drivers in an obesogenic environment Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Maria Papagiannaki, Maeve A. Kerr
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults has increased worldwide. A strong environmental factor contributing to the obesity epidemic is food portion size (PS). This review evaluates the current evidence linking food PS to obesity, examines the effects of PS on energy intake (EI), and discusses the drivers of food PS selection. The leading causes of the rise in PS include globalisation
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Effect of tomato, tomato-derived products and lycopene on metabolic inflammation: from epidemiological data to molecular mechanisms Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Jean-François Landrier, Thomas Breniere, Léa Sani, Charles Desmarchelier, Lourdes Mounien, Patrick Borel
The goal of this narrative review is to summarise the current knowledge and limitations related to the anti-inflammatory effects of tomato, tomato-derived products and lycopene in the context of metabolic inflammation associated to cardiometabolic diseases. The potential of tomato and tomato-derived product supplementation is supported by animal and in vitro studies. In addition, intervention studies
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Dietary assessment methods for measurement of oral intake in acute care and critically ill hospitalised patients: a scoping review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Clare E. Ferguson, Oana A. Tatucu-Babet, Jenna N. Amon, Lee-anne S. Chapple, Lauren Malacria, Ivy Myint Htoo, Carol L. Hodgson, Emma J. Ridley
Quantification of oral intake within the hospital setting is required to guide nutrition care. Multiple dietary assessment methods are available, yet details regarding their application in the acute care setting are scarce. This scoping review, conducted in accordance with JBI methodology, describes dietary assessment methods used to measure oral intake in acute and critical care hospital patients
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Nutritional considerations in major depressive disorder: current evidence and functional testing for clinical practice Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Kathryn Khiroya, Eric Sekyere, Bradley McEwen, Jessica Bayes
Depression is a multifaceted condition with diverse underlying causes. Several contributing and inter-related factors such as genetic, nutritional, neurological, physiological, gut-brain-axis, metabolic and psychological stress factors play a role in the pathophysiology of depression. This review aims to highlight the role that nutritional factors play in the aetiology of depression. Secondly, we discuss
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Sleep deprivation in development of obesity, effects on appetite regulation, energy metabolism, and dietary choices Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Masoumeh Akhlaghi, Ali Kohanmoo
Sleep deprivation, which is a decrease in duration and quality of sleep, is a common problem in today’s life. Epidemiological and interventional investigations have suggested a link between sleep deprivation and overweight/obesity. Sleep deprivation affects homeostatic and non-homoeostatic regulation of appetite, with the food reward system playing a dominant role. Factors such as sex and weight status
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Who consumes ultra-processed food? A systematic review of sociodemographic determinants of ultra-processed food consumption from nationally representative samples Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Samuel J. Dicken, Sulmaaz Qamar, Rachel L. Batterham
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The impact of botanical fermented foods on metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Miin Chan, Nadja Larsen, Helen Baxter, Lene Jespersen, Elif I. Ekinci, Kate Howell
Our systematic review assessed the impact of botanical fermented food (BFF) consumption on glucose, lipid, anthropometric, inflammatory and gut microbiota parameters, in adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS), MetS components or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL and Google Scholar were searched with no language limits, from inception to 31 August 2022, for eligible randomised
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Factors associated with eating rate: a systematic review and narrative synthesis informed by socio-ecological model Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Yang Chen, Anna Fogel, Yue Bi, Ching Chiuan Yen
Accumulating evidence shows associations between rapid eating and overweight. Modifying eating rate might be a potential weight management strategy without imposing additional dietary restrictions. A comprehensive understanding of factors associated with eating speed will help with designing effective interventions. The aim of this review was to synthesise the current state of knowledge on the factors
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Bringing down barriers to children’s healthy eating: a critical review of opportunities, within a complex food system Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Paula Varela, Sofia De Rosso, Andreia Ferreira Moura, Martina Galler, Kaat Philippe, Abigail Pickard, Tija Rageliene, Julia Sick, Roselinde van Nee, Valérie L. Almli, Gastón Ares, Alice Grønhøj, Sara Spinelli, Ellen van Kleef
This narrative review revises the scientific evidence of recent years on healthy eating in children and adolescents, making sense of promising avenues of action, from a food system perspective. A conceptual framework is provided to better understand how eating habits of children and adolescents are shaped to identify key multisectoral approaches that should be implemented to promote healthier diets
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Nutritional practices to manage menstrual cycle related symptoms: a systematic review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Natalie Brown, Daniel Martin, Mark Waldron, Georgie Bruinvels, Lucy Farrant, Ruth Fairchild
Certain nutritional practices may reduce menstrual-related symptoms, but there is no current consensus on what foods/supplements are sufficiently evidenced to warrant promotion to reduce menstrual symptoms of naturally menstruating individuals. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Two online databases were searched for published experimental
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Exploring potential mechanisms for zinc deficiency to impact in autism spectrum disorder: a narrative review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 M.V. Conti, S. Santero, A. Luzzi, H. Cena
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous and complex group of life-long neurodevelopmental disorders. How this clinical condition impacts an individual’s intellectual, social and emotional capacities, contributing to alterations in the proprioceptive and sensory systems and increasing their selective attitude towards food, is well described in the literature. This complex condition or status
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The role of diet in the management of psoriasis: a scoping review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Poppy Hawkins, Kate Earl, Thanasis G. Tektonidis, Rosalind Fallaize
Psoriasis is a chronic, systemic, immune-mediated, inflammatory skin disease associated with significant comorbidities. Globally, there are an estimated 60 million people living with psoriasis (PLwP). There is a growing body of evidence on the role of diet in psoriasis management, and demand for dietary advice is high. However, there are no specific, evidence-based dietary guidelines. This scoping
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The effects of branched-chain amino acids on muscle protein synthesis, muscle protein breakdown and associated molecular signalling responses in humans: an update Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Matthew S. Kaspy, Sarkis J. Hannaian, Zachary W. Bell, Tyler A. Churchward-Venne
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA: leucine, isoleucine and valine) are three of the nine indispensable amino acids, and are frequently consumed as a dietary supplement by athletes and recreationally active individuals alike. The popularity of BCAA supplements is largely predicated on the notion that they can stimulate rates of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and suppress rates of muscle protein breakdown
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A scoping review of the impact of Food Policy Groups on local food systems in high-income countries Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Stephanie Louise Godrich, Jess Doe, Sarah Goodwin, Laura Alston, Katherine Kent
This scoping review aimed to explore international evidence on the impact of Food Policy Groups (FPGs) on local food systems, in urban and rural regions of high-income countries. Peer-reviewed and grey literature were searched to identify thirty-one documents published between 2002 and 2022 providing evidence on the impact of FPGs. Activities spanned domains including increasing food equity (e.g. strengthening
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Re-assessing the role of peri-operative nutritional therapy in patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing surgery: a narrative review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Zoi Bouloubasi, Dimitrios Karayiannis, Zoe Pafili, Avra Almperti, Konstantina Nikolakopoulou, Grigoris Lakiotis, George Stylianidis, Vasilios Vougas
Pancreatic cancer is the most common medical condition that requires pancreatic resection. Over the last three decades, significant improvements have been made in the conditions and procedures related to pancreatic surgery, resulting in mortality rates lower than 5%. However, it is important to note that the morbidity in pancreatic surgery remains r latively high, with a percentage range of 30–60%
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Moringa induces its beneficial effect via hormesis Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Edward J. Calabrese, Gaurav Dhawan, Rachna Kapoor, Evgenios Agathokleous, Vittorio Calabrese
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Health effects of 100% fruit and vegetable juices: evidence from human subject intervention studies Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Irene Rossi, Cristiana Mignogna, Daniele Del Rio, Pedro Mena
The health effects of 100% fruit and vegetable juices (FVJ) represent a controversial topic. FVJ contain notable amounts of free sugars, but also vitamins, minerals, and secondary compounds with proven biological activities like (poly)phenols and carotenoids. The review aimed to shed light on the potential impact of 100% FVJ on human subject health, comprehensively assessing the role each type of juice
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Culinary medicine and healthy ageing: a comprehensive review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Jara Domper, Lucía Gayoso, Leticia Goni, Victor de la O, Usune Etxeberria, Miguel Ruiz-Canela
Culinary medicine (CM) represents a novel strategy to promote healthy ageing, as it improves adherence to healthy dietary patterns by providing nutritional education and training in cooking skills. We conducted a comprehensive review of the current scientific literature (2011–2022) concerning CM programmes implemented among participants over the age of 40. This review includes fourteen culinary-nutritional
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Scientific evidence of foods that improve the lifespan and healthspan of different organisms Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 So-Hyun Park, Da-Hye Lee, Dae-Hee Lee, Chang Hwa Jung
Age is a risk factor for numerous diseases. Although the development of modern medicine has greatly extended the human lifespan, the duration of relatively healthy old age, or ‘healthspan’, has not increased. Targeting the detrimental processes that can occur before the onset of age-related diseases can greatly improve health and lifespan. Healthspan is significantly affected by what, when and how
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Post-natal muscle growth and protein turnover: a narrative review of current understanding Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 D. Joe Millward
A model explaining the dietary-protein-driven post-natal skeletal muscle growth and protein turnover in the rat is updated, and the mechanisms involved are described, in this narrative review. Dietary protein controls both bone length and muscle growth, which are interrelated through mechanotransduction mechanisms with muscle growth induced both from stretching subsequent to bone length growth and
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Vitamin E and cardiovascular diseases: an interest to public health? Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Ana Gabriella Costa Lemos da Silva, Karla Danielly da Silva Ribeiro, Graciele Eloise Alves de Araújo, Letícia da Silva Oliveira, Clélia de Oliveira Lyra
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. From this perspective, the role of vitamin E and its metabolites in preventing CVD has been studied, being supported by the findings that low vitamin E concentrations are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Despite this, no studies have analysed the co-existence of vitamin E deficiency (VED) and CVD on the
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Advancing college food security: priority research gaps Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Matthew J. Landry, Emily Heying, Zubaida Qamar, Rebecca L. Hagedorn-Hatfield, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Cara L. Cuite, Victoria A. Zigmont, Kendra OoNorasak, Susan Chen
Despite over a decade of both quantitative and qualitative studies, food insecurity among US college/university students remains a pervasive problem within higher education. The purpose of this perspective piece was to highlight research gaps in the area of college food insecurity and provide rationale for the research community to focus on these gaps going forward. A group of food insecurity researchers
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Protective effects of polydatin against bone and joint disorders: the in vitro and in vivo evidence so far Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 Zhen Zhang, Zhicheng Sun, Runze Jia, Dingyu Jiang, Zhenchao Xu, Yilu Zhang, Yun-Qi Wu, Xiyang Wang
Polydatin is an active polyphenol displaying multifaceted benefits. Recently, growing studies have noticed its potential therapeutic effects on bone and joint disorders (BJDs). Therefore, this article reviews recent in vivo and in vitro progress on the protective role of polydatin against BJDs. An insight into the underlying mechanisms is also presented. It was found that polydatin could promote osteogenesis
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The use of sentiment and emotion analysis and data science to assess the language of nutrition-, food- and cooking-related content on social media: a systematic scoping review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Annika Molenaar, Eva L Jenkins, Linda Brennan, Dickson Lukose, Tracy A McCaffrey
Social media data are rapidly evolving and accessible, which presents opportunities for research. Data science techniques, such as sentiment or emotion analysis which analyse textual emotion, provide an opportunity to gather insight from social media. This paper describes a systematic scoping review of interdisciplinary evidence to explore how sentiment or emotion analysis methods alongside other data
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Kefir as a therapeutic agent in clinical research: a scoping review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Milena Klippel Bessa, Giancarlo Rezende Bessa, Renan Rangel Bonamigo
Increasing research has been conducted on the role of probiotics in disease treatment. Kefir, a safe, low-cost probiotic fermented milk drink, has been investigated in many in vitro and animal studies, although parameters for human therapeutic dose or treatment time have not yet been determined. Here we perform a scoping review of clinical studies that have used kefir as a therapeutic agent, compiling
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Eating Disorders In weight-related Therapy (EDIT) Collaboration: rationale and study design Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 Natalie B. Lister, Louise A. Baur, Susan J. Paxton, Sarah P. Garnett, Amy L. Ahern, Denise E. Wilfley, Sarah Maguire, Amanda Sainsbury, Katharine Steinbeck, Caroline Braet, Andrew J. Hill, Dasha Nicholls, Rebecca A. Jones, Genevieve Dammery, Alicia Grunseit, Kelly Cooper, Theodore K. Kyle, Faith A. Heeren, Kylie E. Hunter, Caitlin M. McMaster, Brittany J. Johnson, Anna Lene Seidler, Hiba Jebeile
The cornerstone of obesity treatment is behavioural weight management, resulting in significant improvements in cardio-metabolic and psychosocial health. However, there is ongoing concern that dietary interventions used for weight management may precipitate the development of eating disorders. Systematic reviews demonstrate that, while for most participants medically supervised obesity treatment improves
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Review: bioavailability and efficacy of ‘free’ curcuminoids from curcumagalactomannoside (CGM) curcumin formulation Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Cristina Matthewman, I.M. Krishnakumar, Andrew G. Swick
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A review and evaluation of study design considerations for omega-3 fatty acid supplementation trials in physically trained participants Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Ryan Anthony, Michael J. Macartney, Jeffery L. Heileson, Peter L. McLennan, Gregory E. Peoples
Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LC n-3 PUFA) supplements, rich in eicosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid, are increasingly being recommended within athletic institutions. However, the wide range of doses, durations and study designs implemented across trials makes it difficult to provide clear recommendations. The importance of study design characteristics in LC n-3 PUFA trials
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Protein digestion and absorption: the influence of food processing Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-16 Simon M. Loveday
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Associations between livestock keeping, morbidity and nutritional status of children and women in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-16 Taddese Alemu Zerfu, Giang Nguyen, Alan J. Duncan, Isabelle Baltenweck, Fiona Brown, Lora L. Iannotti, Geraldine McNeill
Livestock keeping can positively influence the nutritional status of populations and households through increased consumption of animal-source foods (ASF) and other indirect pathways, but can also adversely affect health by increasing the risk of diseases. We conducted a systematic review synthesising the current state of knowledge on the associations among livestock keeping, infectious disease and
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Development and complications of nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-25 Nele Steenackers, Bart Van der Schueren, Patrick Augustijns, Tim Vanuytsel, Christophe Matthys
The clinical effectiveness of bariatric surgery has encouraged the use of bariatric procedures for the treatment of morbid obesity and its comorbidities, with sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass being the most common procedures. Notwithstanding its success, bariatric procedures are recognised to predispose the development of nutritional deficiencies. A framework is proposed that provides
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Carotenoid metabolites, their tissue and blood concentrations in humans and further bioactivity via retinoid receptor-mediated signalling Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-16 Torsten Bohn, Angel R. de Lera, Jean-Francois Landrier, Ralph Rühl
Many epidemiological studies have emphasised the relation between carotenoid dietary intake and their circulating concentrations and beneficial health effects, such as lower risk of cardiometabolic diseases and cancer. However, there is dispute as to whether the attributed health benefits are due to native carotenoids or whether they are instead induced by their metabolites. Several categories of metabolites
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Transfer of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from oral exposure into cow’s milk – part II: toxicokinetic predictive models for risk assessment Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-08 Jan-Louis Moenning, Torsten Krause, Julika Lamp, Ronald Maul, Hans Schenkel, Peter Fürst, Robert Pieper, Jorge Numata
Understanding the transfer of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and dibenzofurans (PCDFs) as well as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from oral exposure into cow’s milk is not purely an experimental endeavour, as it has produced a large corpus of theoretical work. This work consists of a variety of predictive toxicokinetic models in the realms of health and environmental risk assessment and
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Multi-nutrient interventions and cognitive ageing: are we barking up the right tree? Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-26 Hayley A Young, Lucie Geurts, Nikolaos Scarmeas, David Benton, Lorraine Brennan, Jonathan Farrimond, Amanda J. Kiliaan, Amy Pooler, Laura Trovò, John Sijben, David Vauzour
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Transfer of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from oral exposure into cow’s milk – Part I: state of knowledge and uncertainties Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-12 Torsten Krause, Jan-Louis Moenning, Julika Lamp, Ronald Maul, Hans Schenkel, Peter Fürst, Robert Pieper, Jorge Numata
Polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and dibenzofurans (PCDFs) (collectively and colloquially referred to as ‘dioxins’) as well as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent and ubiquitous environmental contaminants that may unintentionally enter and accumulate along the food chain. Owing to their chronic toxic effects in humans and bioaccumulative properties, their presence in feed and
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Barriers to consumption of fruits and vegetables and strategies to overcome them in low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-25 Sukhdeep Kaur
This review provides an overview of the barriers to the consumption of fruits and vegetables (FVs) as well as strategies to improve the intake of FVs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The importance of the consumption of FVs and its role in disease prevention are discussed briefly. Trends in the consumption of FVs in LMICs are also summarised. The WHO recommends that every individual should
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Examining the New Zealand school food environment: what needs to change? Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-15 Danika Pillay, Ajmol Ali, Carol A. Wham
Habitual dietary intakes and nutrition behaviours developed during childhood and adolescence pave the way for similar behaviours to manifest in adulthood. Childhood obesity rates have now reached a point where one in six children globally are classified as overweight or obese. Schools have the unique ability to reach almost all children during key developmental stages, making them an ideal setting
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Vitamin E deficiency in childhood: a narrative review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-05 Lina Monteiro de Castro Lobo, Maria Claret Costa Monteiro Hadler
Vitamin E is an important nutrient from the earliest stages of life. It plays key roles as an antioxidant and in the maintenance of the immune system, among others. Vitamin E deficiency (VED), which occurs more frequently in children, is rarely addressed in the literature. This narrative review aims to summarise the chemistry, biology, serum indicators and clinical trials that have evaluated the impact
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Microbiota in anorexia nervosa: potential for treatment Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-07-25 Linda Landini, Prince Dadson, Fabrizio Gallo, Miikka-Juhani Honka, Hellas Cena
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is characterised by the restriction of energy intake in relation to energy needs and a significantly lowered body weight than normally expected, coupled with an intense fear of gaining weight. Treatment of AN is currently based on psychological and refeeding approaches, but their efficacy remains limited since 40% of patients after 10 years of medical care still present symptoms
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The importance of optimal body condition to maximise reproductive health and perinatal outcomes in pigs Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-06-24 Bruno BD Muro, Rafaella F Carnevale, Diego F Leal, Glen W Almond, Matheus S Monteiro, André P Poor, Allan P Schinckel, Cesar AP Garbossa
Overnutrition or undernutrition during all or part of the reproductive cycle predisposes sows to metabolic consequences and poor reproductive health which contributes to a decrease in sow longevity and an increase in perinatal mortality. This represents not only an economic problem for the pig industry but also results in poor animal welfare. To maximise profitability and increase sustainability in
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The ultra-processed foods hypothesis: a product processed well beyond the basic ingredients in the package Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-06-22 Francesco Visioli, Franca Marangoni, Vincenzo Fogliano, Daniele Del Rio, J. Alfredo Martinez, Gunter Kuhnle, Judith Buttriss, Hugo Da Costa Ribeiro, Dennis Bier, Andrea Poli
The NOVA classification of food items has become increasingly popular and is being used in several observational studies as well as in nutritional guidelines and recommendations. We propose that there is a need for this classification and its use in the formulation of public health policies to be critically discussed and re-appraised. The terms ‘processing’ and ‘ultra-processing’, which are crucial
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African Americans’ perceptions of nutrition interventions: a scoping review Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-05-06 Matthew Greene, Bailey Houghtaling, Claire Sadeghzadeh, Molly De Marco, De’Jerra Bryant, Randa Morgan, Denise Holston
Nutrition education and policy, systems and environmental (PSE) change interventions may be able to address food insecurity and obesity, conditions which are disproportionately experienced by African Americans. Work that seeks to address these disparities and advance social justice should uplift and learn from participant voices, particularly from marginalised groups. This scoping review aimed to summarise
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Low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets: a scoping review of neurological and inflammatory outcomes in human studies and their relevance to chronic pain Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-04-19 Rowena Field, Tara Field, Fereshteh Pourkazemi, Kieron Rooney
Dietary restriction of carbohydrate has been demonstrated to be beneficial for nervous system dysfunction in animal models and may be beneficial for human chronic pain. The purpose of this review is to assess the impact of a low-carbohydrate/ketogenic diet on the adult nervous system function and inflammatory biomarkers to inform nutritional research for chronic pain. An electronic database search
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A scoping review of chronotype and temporal patterns of eating of adults: Tools used, findings, and future directions – CORRIGENDUM Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-03-14 Yan Yin Phoi,Michelle Rogers,Maxine P. Bonham,Jillian Dorrian,Alison M. Coates
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Mitochondrial dysfunction and epigenetics underlying the link between early-life nutrition and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-01-24 Anabela La Colla, Carolina Anahí Cámara, Sabrina Campisano, Andrea Nancy Chisari
Early-life malnutrition plays a critical role in foetal development and predisposes to metabolic diseases later in life, according to the concept of ‘developmental programming’. Different types of early nutritional imbalance, including undernutrition, overnutrition and micronutrient deficiency, have been related to long-term metabolic disorders. Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that disturbances
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Vitamin D and depression in older adults: lessons learned from observational and clinical studies Nutr. Res. Rev. (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2022-01-13 Gilciane Ceolin, Luciana da Conceição Antunes, Morgana Moretti, Débora Kurrle Rieger, Júlia Dubois Moreira
Depression is a mental disorder triggered by the interaction of social, psychological and biological factors that have an important impact on an individual’s life. Despite being a well-studied disease with several established forms of treatment, its prevalence is increasing, especially among older adults. New forms of treatment and prevention are encouraged, and some researchers have been discussing