Social Media-Delivered Lifestyle Interventions Among Individuals Living with Diabetes and Prediabetes: A Scoping Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThere is a lack of synthesized evidence on social media-delivered lifestyle interventions for managing and preventing diabetes. This scoping review aims to evaluate recently reported lifestyle interventions delivered on social media for individuals with diabetes and prediabetes.Recent FindingsTwelve studies were included in this review. A team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals coordinated most interventions, half of which lasted for 6 months, and used a combination of videos, texts, images or audio to deliver the educational materials. The glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level improve...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - November 17, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Diet-Related Risk Factors for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases in Italian Prisoners: B.A.C.I. (Benessere All ’interno delle Carceri Italiane, Well-Being Inside the Italian Prisons) Project by the Italian Society of Penitentiary Medicine and Public Health (S.I.M.S.Pe. Società Italiana di Medicina e Sanità Penitenziaria)
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe review aims to present an overview of inmate health, focusing on lifestyle-related diseases, physical activity levels, and nutritional status. It also presents the B.A.C.I. (Benessere All ’interno delle Carceri Italiane, well-being inside the Italian prisons) project, which aims to offers an innovative path of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) related to unhealthy lifestyles in prisons in the Campania region, Italy.Recent FindingsThe global prison population has risen by 24% since the year 2000, with over 10.77 million people detained worldwide in 2021. I...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - November 10, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
A Century of Influences on Parental Feeding in America
AbstractPurpose of ReviewChildhood obesity, food deserts, food prices, and a lack of nutritional knowledge are rising concerns in the USA. Parental feeding goals and practices have shifted greatly in the past century and families now rely almost solely on the corporate food industry. Industrial farming and corporate production of food stuffs can be damaging to the environment, animal ethics, and the health of children and families. This review examines how the history of the USA intertwines with parental feeding along with maternal and child health and well-being.Recent FindingsGrass roots efforts are underway to educate t...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - November 3, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Severe Acute Malnutrition: The Potential of Non-Peanut, Non-Milk Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review provides information on the prospect and effectiveness of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTFs) produced locally without the addition of milk and peanut.Recent FindingsThe foods used in fighting malnutrition in the past decades contributed little to the success of the alleviation program due to their non-effectiveness. Hence, RUTFs are introduced to fight malnutrition. The peanut allergies, the high cost of milk, and the high production cost of peanut RUTF have made its distribution, treatment spread, and accessibility very slow, especially in areas where it is highly needed. There is ...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - October 28, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Gender-Affirming Nutrition: An Overview of Eating Disorders in the Transgender Population
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTransgender individuals are vulnerable to many nutrition-related conditions, especially eating disorders due to gender dysphoria. This review aims to summarize the current literature on eating disorders in transgender individuals. The issues that should be considered in nutrition care for the transgender population are discussed regarding public health.Recent FindingsTransgender individuals can exhibit disordered eating behaviors to overcome the stress they experience due to stigma, discrimination, social exclusion, and abuse. Recent studies showed that disordered eating and clinical eating disorde...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - October 21, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
How Food Choices Impact on Male Fertility
AbstractPurpose of ReviewIncreasing evidence on the significance of nutrition in reproduction is emerging from both animal and human studies, suggesting an association between nutrition and male fertility. Here, we have highlighted the impact of the various food groups on reproductive hormones and on spermatogenesis, and the effects of classical and latest dietary patterns such as Mediterranean diet, Western diet, intermittent fasting, ketogenic diet, and vegan/vegetarian diet on male fertility.Recent FindingsNutrients are the precursors of molecules involved in various body ’s reactions; therefore, their balance is esse...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - October 20, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
The Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Pharmacokinetics of Drugs: a Review of Current Evidence
AbstractPurpose of ReviewObesity constitutes a major public health concern and has been recognized as an epidemic. To date, bariatric surgery remains the most effective way for substantial long-lasting weight loss in severe obesity. The purpose of this review is to summarize how the pharmacokinetics of drugs are affected by the most common types of bariatric surgery, i.e., Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG).Recent FindingsLimited data are available regarding the changes in pharmacokinetics of drugs after bariatric surgery. The lack of existing guidelines may lead patients to experience drug toxicit...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - October 20, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Health Consequences of Familial Negative Weight Talk Across the Spectrum of Gender Diversity
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo synthesize differences in familial negative weight talk and health-related correlates across gender identities and to highlight gaps relevant to the unique experiences and health correlates of boys and transgender and gender diverse youth.Recent FindingsMost of the studies included in this review observed no difference by gender in familial negative weight talk health correlates. Gender biases in existing measures, however, may have contributed to underreporting of health correlates in boys. Moreover, transgender and gender diverse youth are severely underrepresented in this research.SummaryFutu...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - October 14, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Betalains Alleviate Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Fatigue and Improve Sports Performance: an Update on Recent Advancement
AbstractPurpose of ReviewBeetroot juice is a popular natural food supplement commonly consumed for its health and ergogenic benefits. It contains an abundance of phytochemical compounds, which have been shown to enhance sports endurance and recovery. Among them, nitrate is well-studied and known for improving performance during exercise. On the other hand, betalains, the bioactive pigment, have shown various biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hypertensive, which may improve exercise performance and post-exercise recovery. Additionally, free radical scavenging activities of betalains co...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - October 12, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
A Scoping Review of Nutrition Education Interventions Applied in Prison Settings
The objective of this scoping review is to explore the various available types of nutrition education interventions that currently exist in the literature applied in prison settings.Recent FindingsUtilizing the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, 19 databases were searched for studies on nutrition interventions in prisons from 2000 to May 2023, guided by the “PICO” structure. Inclusion criteria encompassed articles in five languages from peer-reviewed journals focusing solely on nutrition education interventions. Rayyan QCRI software was utilized for screening and data extraction. Fifteen international studies were a...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - October 5, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Inflammation, Nutrition, and Clinical Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Narrative Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewBreast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of death among women aged 44 –55 years globally. Pro-inflammatory food can cause tissue-level inflammation, thereby creating a carcinogenic microenvironment and promoting breast cancer. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the association between inflammation and nutrition and clinical outcomes in breast cance r survivors.Recent FindingsPro-inflammatory diets are associated with a higher mortality risk after diagnosis and worse prognosis after treatment. On the other hand, anti-inflammatory diets may improve tissue-level inflammation and imp...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - September 26, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Sports Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaires Developed for the Athletic Population: a Systematic Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewSports nutrition (SN) is pivotal in aiding athletes to reach peak performance, minimize sport-related injuries, enhance career longevity, and improve general health. An accurate assessment of athletes ’ sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) is required to design targeted nutrition education programs aimed at enhancing both nutritional knowledge and dietary practices. This review systematically evaluates studies that use questionnaires to assess the SNK of athletes engaged in athletics.Recent FindingsThe literature search was conducted in PubMed®, Web of Science®, and Scopus®, and 375 potentially re...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - September 16, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Effect of Pigmented Rice Consumption on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
AbstractPurpose of ReviewDietary patterns that include polyphenols may help manage cardiometabolic risk factors. Pigmented rice contains phenolic acids and flavonoids that contribute to its antioxidant properties. This review examined the effect of polyphenol-containing pigmented rice on antioxidant status, lipid profile, glucose/insulin, blood pressure, and weight among adults. Four electronic databases including PubMed, ProQuest, EBSCOhost, and Google Scholar were systematically searched for relevant articles published in English since 2000, using PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO registration: CRD42022358132). Two-staged scre...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - September 7, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
The Impact of Food-Shaping Techniques on Nutrition, Mealtime Experiences, and Quality of Life for Older Adults in Aged Care Settings: A Systematic Review
ConclusionWith recent growth in research on food shaping, the body of studies reviewed identified an influence of food-shaping methods on the nutritional status of older adults with swallowing difficulties. Given the identified potential benefit of food shaping and attention to the visual appeal of food for older people, further research examining links between food shaping and nutrition are warranted. (Source: Current Nutrition Reports)
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - September 4, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Fucoxanthin, a Functional Food Ingredient: Challenges in Bioavailability
AbstractPurpose of ReviewFucoxanthin is an orange-red xanthophyll carotenoid found in brown seaweeds and known for its many bioactive properties. In recent years, the bioactive properties of fucoxanthin have been widely explored, making it a compound of immense interest for various health applications like anti-cancer, anti-tumour, anti-diabetic and anti-obesity properties. However, the poor bioavailability and instability of fucoxanthin in the gastrointestinal tract have major limitations. Encapsulation is a promising approach to overcome these challenges by enclosing fucoxanthin in a protective layer, such as liposomes o...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - August 29, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
