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Dietary Surveys and Nutritional Epidemiology—2nd Edition

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition Methodology & Assessment".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2024) | Viewed by 6379

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Sandra Abreu

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1. Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health, and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
2. Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
3. School of Life Sciences and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes, and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
Interests: nutrition; dietary patterns; nutritional epidemiology; obesity; diet assessment; dietary surveys
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Dr. Margarida Liz Martins

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1. Coimbra Health School (ESTeSC), Polytechnic University of Coimbra, 3045-093 Coimbra, Portugal
2. H&TRC—Health & Technology Research Center, Coimbra Health School, Polytechnic University of Coimbra, 3045-093 Coimbra, Portugal
3. Sports and Physical Activity Research Center, University of Coimbra, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
4. Research Centre for Anthropology and Health, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: health sciences; medical and health sciences; food waste; plate waste; sustainability; food service; school meals; food consumption
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nutritional epidemiology is a field of study that investigates how dieting affects human health and the occurrence of disease. A broad range of epidemiological methods, such as questionnaires and biochemical indicators, have been used to assess dieting in different ways. These methods include evaluating macronutrient and micronutrient composition, food items and groups, food indexes, eating behaviours, and dietary patterns. It is important to note that due to the nature and complexity of diets, no single method can accurately estimate dietary intake. However, assessing dietary intake is crucial to understanding the role of dieting in human health. Consequently, dietary surveys have been extensively used in nutritional research studies to gather information on the eating habits of individuals or groups. Ultimately, the findings from these surveys can contribute to the development of policies and programs aimed at promoting healthy eating and improving overall health.

Despite the progress made in developing better methods in recent years, there is still a need for methods that contribute to the improved measurement and monitoring of healthy diets. This could involve integrating innovative technology or implementing rapid and feasible metrics.

Considering the success of the previous Special Issue entitled "Dietary Surveys and Nutritional Epidemiology", we are pleased to announce that we are launching a second Special Issue on this topic. Potential topics for this Special Issue include the development and validation of methods; the characterization of dietary and nutritional factors; or the association between adherence and dietary patterns, and between diet adequacy and nutritional adequacy, using novel dietary methods, as well as their relationship to human health.

Dr. Sandra Abreu
Dr. Margarida Liz Martins
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • dietary metrics
  • diet assessment
  • nutrition surveys
  • validity
  • food intake
  • nutrient intake
  • diet adequacy
  • nutrition

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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Primary School Students in Split, Croatia
by Ivan Šimunović, Dina Mrčela, Željka Karin, Zenon Pogorelić and Joško Markić
Nutrients 2024, 16(20), 3488; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16203488 - 15 Oct 2024
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The rising prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents is a global public health concern, significantly contributing to noncommunicable chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. In Croatia, obesity rates are alarmingly high, affecting both children and adults. Data from the [...] Read more.
The rising prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents is a global public health concern, significantly contributing to noncommunicable chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. In Croatia, obesity rates are alarmingly high, affecting both children and adults. Data from the Institute of the Public Health of Split-Dalmatian County were analyzed to identify trends in body mass index (BMI) among primary school students in Split, Croatia and possible connection with sports participation and parental education levels. A longitudinal analysis of students was conducted across three medical examinations during primary school education. The findings showed an increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity from 23.4% in the first to 30.2% in the fifth grade, returning back to 23.4% in the eighth grade. Significant differences among students were associated with parental education level. Boys who participated in sports demonstrated a higher BMI in the first grade but there was no difference in BMI in later grades. Sports participation had no significant impact on the BMI of girls. The study underscores the critical role of parental education in influencing children’s weight status and highlights the necessity of tailored public health interventions to address these trends from an early age. The implementation of comprehensive strategies, including educational programs and policy measures as part of the national health policy, is the only way to combat childhood obesity and promote long-term health benefits. Full article
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Efficacy of the Nutrition Education and Screening Tool as a Foundation for Exploring Perinatal Diet and Determinants in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women of Far North Queensland
by Janelle James, Karen Yates and Cate Nagle
Nutrients 2024, 16(19), 3362; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16193362 - 3 Oct 2024
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Background/objectives: Assessing perinatal diet and its determinants in Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women remains challenging, given the paucity of tools that incorporate Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and remembering within a quantitative framework. This study aimed to explore the determinants of [...] Read more.
Background/objectives: Assessing perinatal diet and its determinants in Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women remains challenging, given the paucity of tools that incorporate Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and remembering within a quantitative framework. This study aimed to explore the determinants of perinatal nutrition in this population and to evaluate the efficacy of the Nutrition Education and Screening Tool (NEST) in collecting diet-related data in this population. Methods: This study employed a Participatory Action Research approach using the NEST as a foundation for structured research inquiry. Self-reported diet and determinants were collected from a cross-sectional cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from Far North Queensland. Results: Participants (n = 30) declared excess consumption of meat and alternatives, fruit, vegetables and legumes, and dairy and alternatives. Grain and cereal consumption aligned with recommendations; wild-harvested foods comprised a mean 19.75% of their protein intake. Food frequency data were supported by participants’ descriptions of how they eat, combine, rotate, and cook these foods. Conclusions: Standard food frequency questionnaires are challenging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as their concepts of time and ways of remembering are different from Western understanding. Use of the NEST allowed food frequency items to be explored, clarified, and cross-referenced; yarning provided a degree of support for quantitative data. The results of this study translate to future public health research, practice, and policy. Alternative quantitative measures to determine food frequency should be considered in future studies. These may include the cyclical approach to time that is well understood and integrated by Indigenous cultures. Full article
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Adherence to the Planetary Health Diet and Its Association with Diet Quality in the Young Adult Population of Türkiye: A Large Cross-Sectional Study
by Hande Mortaş, Semra Navruz-Varlı and Saniye Bilici
Nutrients 2024, 16(6), 868; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060868 - 17 Mar 2024
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To advance both human health and environmental sustainability, it’s crucial to assess the adaptation to new dietary trends emerging in this field. This study aimed to explore the relationship between diet quality and the principles of planetary health diet in young adults studying [...] Read more.
To advance both human health and environmental sustainability, it’s crucial to assess the adaptation to new dietary trends emerging in this field. This study aimed to explore the relationship between diet quality and the principles of planetary health diet in young adults studying at university. This cross-sectional study consisted of 945 young adults with a mean age of 20.1 ± 1.34 y (582 females, 363 males). A questionnaire form containing socio-demographic information (age, gender, education level), anthropometric measurements (body weight and height), and a 24 h dietary record form for three consecutive days was applied. The scores of the Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI) and the Healthy Eating Index-2020 (HEI-2020) were calculated according to the dietary records. The mean total scores of the PHDI and HEI-2020 were 59.9 ± 14.16 and 54.2 ± 10.87, respectively. The association between the HEI-2020 score and the PHDI score was significant (p = 0.003). A one-unit increase in the unadjusted HEI-2020 score caused a 0.429 unit decrease in the PHDI score (95% CI: −0.709; −0.149). The findings underscore the imperative for targeted interventions and educational programs to enhance the PHDI and HEI-2020 scores, promoting individual well-being and environmental sustainability in the university. Full article
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