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Evidence-Based Nutritional Intervention to Enhance the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous and Multi-ethnic Populations

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2024 | Viewed by 871

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Fatheema Begum Subhan

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Department of Nutrition and Food Science, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
Interests: community-based participatory research; health promotion; nutrition education; diet quality; health disparities; diabetes management; pregnancy; gestational weight gain
Prof. Dr. Bonny Burns-Whitmore

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Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Huntley College of Agriculture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
Interests: nutrition interventions; mentoring; nutrition education; diversity; equity; inclusion; body composition; metabolism; clinical trials

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Dietary practices are shaped by a diverse cultural tapestry; however, most dietary recommendations overlook the significance of socio-cultural factors, favoring guidance based on mainstream dietary habits. Indigenous and multi-ethnic communities often face health disparities due to limited access to culturally appropriate nutrition and healthcare support, leading to higher rates of chronic illnesses and reduced life expectancy. It is crucial to address these gaps not only because health equity is inherently valuable, but also to foster inclusivity and support a better quality of life for all. Studying and developing evidence-based interventions in this specific context will ensure that health policies and practices are tailored to the unique needs of these populations, promoting overall well-being and resilience within diverse communities.

The aim of this Special Issue is to showcase the latest knowledge related to evidence-based nutritional interventions tailored to indigenous and multi-ethnic populations, contributing to the development of targeted strategies that promote health and well-being in these communities. We are seeking submissions of original research and high-quality reviews to further broaden the knowledge in this critical area.

Dr. Fatheema Begum Subhan
Prof. Dr. Bonny Burns-Whitmore
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Nutrients is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • nutrition intervention
  • cultural dietary practices
  • well-being
  • health equity
  • multi-ethnic communities
  • Indigenous populations

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The Effect of Nutrients on Subjective Accomplishment at Work: Results from a Health Survey and a Single-Arm Dietary Intervention Study
by Takayuki Kawai, Hiroyo Kagami-Katsuyama, Koji Satoh, Takashi Futami, Hiromi Kimoto-Nira, Jun Nishihira, Katsuhisa Tanaka, Takashi Matsumoto, Hajime Shimazaki, Satoshi Yagi, Kohei Sase, Kenji Tanigawa and Mari Maeda-Yamamoto
Nutrients 2024, 16(10), 1410; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16101410 - 8 May 2024
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In Japan, many workers are exposed to chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and nutritional imbalance. They tend still to go to work when ill, leading to decreased work performance and productivity, which has become a major social problem. We conducted a human entry study [...] Read more.
In Japan, many workers are exposed to chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and nutritional imbalance. They tend still to go to work when ill, leading to decreased work performance and productivity, which has become a major social problem. We conducted a human entry study with the aim of finding a link between these two factors and proposing an optimized diet, believing that a review of diet may lead to an improvement in labor productivity. In this study, we used subjective accomplishment (SA) as a measure of productivity. First, we compared nutrient intake between groups with high and low SA using data from a health survey of 1564 healthy male and female adults. Significant differences were found in the intake of 13 nutrients in males and 15 nutrients in females, including potassium, vitamin A, insoluble fiber, and biotin. Recommended daily intake of these nutrients was determined from survey data. Next, we designed test meals containing sufficient amounts of 17 nutrients and conducted a single-arm intervention study (registration code UMIN000047054) in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Healthy working adults (males and females aged 20–79 years) were recruited and supplied with test meals, which were eaten once a day 5 days a week for 8 weeks. SA was significantly higher and daytime sleepiness (DS) was significantly lower after lunch on workdays in younger participants (under 60 years) when they ate the test meals as breakfast or lunch. Our results suggest that SA and DS, which change daily, are strongly influenced by the meal eaten before work, and that taking the 17 nutrients may help prevent presenteeism and improve labor productivity. Full article
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