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Identification of the Risk Factors Associated with Low Bone Density in Peri- and Early Postmenopausal Women
by Dave B. Patel, Briana M. Nosal, Manije Darooghegi Mofrad and Ock K. Chun
Dietetics 2024, 3(1), 75-86; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3010007 - 11 Mar 2024
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Evidence has shown that one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in postmenopausal women is osteoporosis. Despite the development of some medications, there are still safety and adherence concerns, and, thus, attention has been placed on understanding modifiable risk factors for bone loss. [...] Read more.
Evidence has shown that one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in postmenopausal women is osteoporosis. Despite the development of some medications, there are still safety and adherence concerns, and, thus, attention has been placed on understanding modifiable risk factors for bone loss. This study aimed to examine the differences in various sociodemographic and body composition factors, physical activity components, and nutrient and food group intake levels among peri- and early postmenopausal women with whole-body bone mineral density (BMD) Z-scores greater than and less than zero. This cross-sectional study utilized baseline data obtained from 45 peri- and early postmenopausal women aged 45–60 years old who participated in a 6-month three-arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial that evaluated the effects of blackcurrant supplementation on bone metabolism. Anthropometric data, BMD values obtained via DXA scans, and self-reported demographic, health, dietary, and physical activity data were collected at baseline. Overall, participants with whole-body BMD Z-scores greater than zero had higher body mass indexes (BMIs), lean mass, fat mass, android fat percentages, ratios of trunk fat mass to limb fat mass, resting metabolic rates, relative skeletal muscle indexes, total and occupational physical activity, alcohol intakes, trans fatty acid intakes, and adequacy of potassium intake, but lower adequacy of vitamin E (p < 0.05). In addition, total calorie intake was positively correlated with added sugar, vitamin E, potassium, alcohol, trans fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin D intakes (p < 0.05); whole-body BMD was positively correlated with added sugars (p < 0.05); vitamin D intake was positively correlated with vitamin E, potassium, trans fatty acid, and calcium intakes (p < 0.05); and calcium intake was positively correlated with added sugar, vitamin E, potassium, and trans fatty acid intakes (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that numerous body composition factors, components of physical activity, and dietary factors are related to bone health in adult women in the menopause transition. Full article
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The Physicochemical Characterization, Fatty Acid Profile, and Nutritional Indices of the Greek Traditional Cheese “Tsalafouti
by Antonia Samara, Maria Alexandraki, Ermioni Meleti, Athanasios Manouras and Eleni Malissiova
Dietetics 2024, 3(1), 63-74; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3010006 - 6 Mar 2024
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Tsalafouti cheese, a traditional Greek spreadable cheese, has experienced remarkable popularity over the last decade due to the strong dairy production heritage links that it presents, alongside the special nutritional and sensory attributes that it holds. The aim of this study was to [...] Read more.
Tsalafouti cheese, a traditional Greek spreadable cheese, has experienced remarkable popularity over the last decade due to the strong dairy production heritage links that it presents, alongside the special nutritional and sensory attributes that it holds. The aim of this study was to chemically characterize the Greek cheese Tsalafouti, with a special focus on its fatty acid profile and the potential nutritional effect it may have. Standard methods were used to assess the physicochemical profile of Tsalafouti cheese, while a fatty acid profile was determined using gas chromatography. The analysis revealed average values, including a pH of 3.94, moisture content of 75.05%, protein content of 8.86%, and fat content of 11.3%. The fatty acid profile highlighted the predominance of health-important fatty acids, such as oleic acid, known for its well-established health benefits. Additionally, the health lipid indices of Tsalafouti were assessed by calculating the atherogenicity index (IA), the thrombogenicity index (IT), the ratio of hypocholesterolemic to hypercholesterolemic fatty acids (HH), the health-promoting index (HPI), and the PUFA-n-6/PUFA-n-3 ratio. The values of these indices indicate the quality concerning proatherogenicity, prothrombogenicity, and the risk of cardiovascular issues. Notably, all the above health indicators are consistent with known health effects. Importantly, the ratio of ω6/ω3 fatty acids aligns with the nutritional recommendations of the World Health Organization. Based on these results, Tsalafouti cheese emerges as a low-fat product and source of protein with potential functional properties, distinguishing itself from other cheeses in the market. Full article
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Relation between Adaptive Eating and Energy Intake Coping Strategies in a Refeed Model for Bodybuilders
by Wilson Max Almeida Monteiro de Moraes, Ronaldo Ferreira Moura, Ragami Alves, José de Oliveira Vilar Neto, Bruno Magalhães de Castro, Douglas Leão and Jonato Prestes
Dietetics 2024, 3(1), 52-62; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3010005 - 4 Feb 2024
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Lean bodybuilder athletes may encounter challenges in adapting their eating habits during ad libitum refeed, either intuitively or consciously. Aims: This paper investigates whether there is a relationship between adaptive eating and energy intake coping strategies in a refeed model for bodybuilders. Methods: [...] Read more.
Lean bodybuilder athletes may encounter challenges in adapting their eating habits during ad libitum refeed, either intuitively or consciously. Aims: This paper investigates whether there is a relationship between adaptive eating and energy intake coping strategies in a refeed model for bodybuilders. Methods: Fourteen male bodybuilders (29.6 ± 3.1 years; 85.6 ± 6.8 kg, ≥6 competitions) completed a 4-week regimen consisting of 5 days of energy restriction followed by 2 days of refeed. Dietary assessment, body composition (ultrasound), recovery stress questionnaire (REST-Q) and Brunel mood scale (BRUMS) were utilized pre- and post-regimen. Coping function questionnaire (CFQ), mindful eating scale version 2 (MES 2) and the intuitive eating scale-2 (IES-2) were evaluated at the 4th week. Results: Compared to the initial values, the refeed day resulted in a daily caloric increase of 44% compared to the average energy intake on the energy restriction days, culminating in a weekly calorie deficit of 27% and a drop in body mass of 3.1 ± 1.4%. Most participants showed reduced body fat and preserved or gained lean mass. The energy consumption during the refeed maintained an inverse relationship with the perception of satiety (r = −0.9; p < 0.01), the IES 2 total scores (r = −0.82; p < 0.01), as well as the confidence in hunger and satiety cues (r = −0.62; p = 0.02) and congruence in food–body choice dimensions (r = −0.56; p = 0.04). Emotional coping maintained an inverse relationship with the IES 2 total scores (r = 0.54; p < 0.05) and an inverse relationship with energy intake during refeed (r = −0.42; p < 0.05). Conclusion: The results suggest that a heightened perception of internal hunger and satiety signals and higher scores in intuitive eating may contribute to adequate energy intake, even when high scores of emotional coping are present. Full article
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Children Whose Parents Spend More Time Preparing Dinner Eat More Made-from-Scratch Meals
by Carla Adriano Martins, Luara dos Santos, Mariana Fernandes Brito de Oliveira and Larissa Galastri Baraldi
Dietetics 2024, 3(1), 42-51; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3010004 - 2 Feb 2024
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The aim of this paper is to investigate associations between the time spent by parents preparing dinner and children’s consumption of made-from-scratch meals. We developed a cross-sectional study with 595 parent–child dyads from São Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected via telephone interviews: time [...] Read more.
The aim of this paper is to investigate associations between the time spent by parents preparing dinner and children’s consumption of made-from-scratch meals. We developed a cross-sectional study with 595 parent–child dyads from São Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected via telephone interviews: time spent preparing dinner and socio-demographic characteristics were obtained using a questionnaire, while food consumption was recorded via dietary recall. Crude and adjusted regression analyses were used to test associations between time spent preparing dinner and the contribution of made-from-scratch meals to children’s dinner energy intake. Parents (93.1% woman, 60.5% aged 31–41, 62.2% white, 88.4% married, 71.2% employed, 50.0% ≥ 12 years of education) spent an average of 108- and 112-min preparing dinner on weekdays and weekends, respectively. Spending more than two hours/day was positively associated with the consumption of made-from-scratch meals (β = 4.4; p = 0.035). When parents spend more time preparing dinner, their children consume more made-from-scratch meals. Given that cooking from scratch is considered healthier but takes more time, it is important that policies and interventions aimed at promoting healthier meals among children/families and avoiding overburdening women with domestic tasks are accompanied by recommendations that focus on promoting an equitable division of food work among families. Full article
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Association between Hospital Prescribed Diets and Length of Stay, Re-Presentation, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms among Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study
by Romina Nucera, Julie Jenkins, Megan Crichton, Shelley Roberts, Phoebe Dalwood, Fiona Eberhardt, Sophie Mahoney and Skye Marshall
Dietetics 2024, 3(1), 30-41; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3010003 - 1 Feb 2024
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Background and aim: Variation in practice has been observed among the prescribed diets for inpatients with acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis. This study aimed to observe outcomes (length of stay (LOS), re-presentations, and gastrointestinal symptoms) for acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis inpatients prescribed restricted or liberalised diets [...] Read more.
Background and aim: Variation in practice has been observed among the prescribed diets for inpatients with acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis. This study aimed to observe outcomes (length of stay (LOS), re-presentations, and gastrointestinal symptoms) for acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis inpatients prescribed restricted or liberalised diets during usual care. Methods: Adult inpatients with acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis were prospectively enrolled from 2017 to 2019. Demographics, clinical data, and prescribed diets were collected from medical records. Patients were categorised as having restricted or liberalised diets. Primary outcomes were LOS, re-presentations related to diverticulitis, and gastrointestinal symptoms, collected from medical records and patient surveys. Descriptive statistics were used to characterise all variables. Adjusted regression analysis was used to determine the effect of diet prescription on primary outcomes. Results: Of the 81 included patients, 47% were prescribed restricted diets, and 53% were prescribed liberalised diets. Patients prescribed restricted diets had greater LOS (median 4.0 (IQR: 3.5–5.1) vs. 2.8 (IQR: 2.2–3.8) days, p < 0.001) and were more likely to re-present due to diverticulitis at six months (OR 8.1, 95% CI 1.3–51.0, p = 0.025) in adjusted models. No difference in gastrointestinal symptoms was observed 30-days post-admission. Conclusion: In patients hospitalised with uncomplicated diverticulitis, restricted diets may be associated with longer LOS and increased odds of re-presentation at 6 months compared to liberalised diets. No differences in post-discharge gastrointestinal symptoms were observed between restricted versus liberalised diets. Randomised controlled trials are needed to confirm the causal role of inpatient diet prescription on clinical outcomes, healthcare utilisation, and patient experience. Registration: prospectively registered; ANZCTR Number: ACTRN12616001378415. Full article
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Profile Assessment of Bioactive Peptides in the Greek Traditional Cheese “Tsalafouti”
by Ermioni Meleti, Maria Alexandraki, Antonia Samara, Cecilia Loffi, Tullia Tedeshi, Gianni Galaverna, Athanasios Manouras, Michalis Koureas and Eleni Malissiova
Dietetics 2024, 3(1), 16-29; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3010002 - 16 Jan 2024
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In the Greek regions of Agrafa and Tzoumerka, Tsalafouti, a traditional spreadable cheese made from goat’s and sheep’s milk is produced. This product has emerged in recent years as a result of the campaign to acquire Geographical Indication. This study aimed to assess [...] Read more.
In the Greek regions of Agrafa and Tzoumerka, Tsalafouti, a traditional spreadable cheese made from goat’s and sheep’s milk is produced. This product has emerged in recent years as a result of the campaign to acquire Geographical Indication. This study aimed to assess the biopeptide profile of Tsalafouti cheese in order to highlight its nutritional value. Using HPLC-MS, bioactive peptides in Tsalafouti cheese samples were identified and classified according to their bioactivity. The biopeptides detected are known to present antibacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, anti-thrombotic, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory activities, while ACE enzyme and dipeptidyl-4 (DPP-IV) inhibitors were also identified. Based on these results, Tsalafouti cheese presents an interesting bioactive peptides profile that may act as special motivation for consumers to choose this specific cheese. Full article
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Improving Health through Sustainable and Healthy Urban Food System Policy in Nigeria
by Onyedika Gabriel Ani and Isaac Duah Boateng
Dietetics 2024, 3(1), 1-15; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3010001 - 11 Jan 2024
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Diet-related diseases and mortalities are assuming epidemic proportions globally. It is more worrisome in the Global South, especially in Africa, where the healthcare system is not resilient to the public health burden. There is a growing effort around the world to foster urban [...] Read more.
Diet-related diseases and mortalities are assuming epidemic proportions globally. It is more worrisome in the Global South, especially in Africa, where the healthcare system is not resilient to the public health burden. There is a growing effort around the world to foster urban food system policies that would checkmate the failing health of the public and ensure improved quality of life. However, these efforts seem non-existent in many African regions. Therefore, there is a need for heightened efforts in these areas to address the food system and ensure a global healthy society. This study identified Nnewi, Nigeria, in sub-Saharan Africa, a typical urban area in Nigeria, and analyzed the public health challenges attributed to the non-existent food system policy and poor nutritional practices. The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact model, which has been successfully implemented in many cities, was adopted to propose a sustainable food system policy for Nnewi. Key policies proposed include autonomous local government power, government-assisted programs, clean and sustainable amenities, agricultural reforms, nutrition education, and reductions in food wastage to achieve a circular economy. An evaluation tool for implementing the food system policy was also developed. Overall, implementing the food system policies proposed herein would improve the quality of life of Nnewi residents. Other urban areas could also adopt similar food system policies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of a healthy and resilient global society. Full article
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