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With the growing use of AI, it is important to know target audiences’ perceptions of its use. A convenience sample of students were invited to take an online survey in which they were randomly assigned to Group 1 (evaluated a student-generated...

Bariatric surgery is a highly effective therapeutic strategy in the treatment of severe obesity, but it carries significant risks, both in the short and long terms. However, many of these complications can be avoided by appropriate patient selection,...

(1) Background: This research aims to determine the main factors that influence: (i) purchase decisions for flour and bakery products, (ii) consumer preferences, attitudes, and consumption frequency of those products, and (iii) the degree of knowledg...

Background: Meat alternative products have gained attention in recent years. This study examined the factors associated with meat alternative purchase in Japan. Methods: This longitudinal study used data from nationwide surveys conducted in 2022 and...

Objectives: Few studies have examined maternal dietary intakes in relation to children’s malnutrition status. We examined variations in children stunting status and their association with maternal and child dietary intakes. Methods: This one-ye...

Sex differences are known to influence both micronutrient metabolism and cardiometabolic health outcomes. However, the extent to which these sex-specific factors interact, particularly in the relationship between micronutrient status and cardiometabo...

Background: Bone health in youth is influenced by both modifiable factors, such as nutrition and physical activity, and non-modifiable factors, such as biological maturation and heredity. Understanding how these elements interact to predict body comp...

Previous studies have shown that dietary fatty acid intake is associated with the risk of developing dementia. However, its association with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) remains controversial. Therefore, we aimed to examine the association between...

Food and water security are essential components for Panama’s advancement toward the Sustainable Development Goals. This study aimed to quantify the prevalence of household food insecurity and water insecurity, and to explore the association be...

Strict adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) is the cornerstone of treatment in coeliac disease, yet gluten cross-contamination in household settings poses a persistent challenge. Guidance from dieticians and patient organizations is often not eviden...