Olive oil loaded alginate milliparticle with chitosan coating: fabrication and evaluation
Ahmad Hadipour, Zahra Mahmoudi, Saeed Manoochehri, Heshmatollah Ebrahimi-Najafabadi, Zahra Hesari Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Particles are of the controlled release delivery systems. Also, topically applied olive oil has a protective effect against ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, various studies have investigated the production of olive oil particles. The purpose of this study was to use chitosan and sodium alginate as the vehicle polymers for olive oil.The gelation method used to prepare the sodium alginate miliparticles containing olive ...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - March 19, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ahmad Hadipour Zahra Mahmoudi Saeed Manoochehri Heshmatollah Ebrahimi-Najafabadi Zahra Hesari Source Type: research

Dietary diversity linked to anthropometric measurements of women of reproductive age in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Yetunde Olawuyi, Janet Antwi, Oladejo Adepoju Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This purpose of this study was to assess dietary diversity among women of reproductive age (WRA) and the associations between consumption of a diversified diet and overweight/obesity statuses in Ekiti State, Nigeria.Cross-sectional study of 207 WRA from six local government areas in Ekiti State, Nigeria, was done. A validated interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, dietary intake and anthropometry. Dietary intake was assessed with 24-h dietar...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - March 19, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yetunde Olawuyi Janet Antwi Oladejo Adepoju Source Type: research

Japanese consumers ’ interpretation of food origin information and their preferences for domestic foods
This study aims to determine the extent to which consumers perceive food-related information to be tied to the intrinsic characteristics of food, particularly safety.The authors examined Japanese consumers’ preferences regarding domestic or foreign perishables, as well as how they interpret origin information, focusing on their perceptions of safety using descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression analysis.The results indicated that a high proportion of Japanese consumers considered domestic foods to be safer; in particular, people affected by food safety information obtained through personal communication, book...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - March 15, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Nana Sameshima Rie Akamatsu Source Type: research

A review of the impact of decision heuristics on calorie underestimation and the implications for unhealthy eating
Ziang Wang, Toritseju Begho Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The global rise in obesity can be closely linked to excessive calorie consumption and misperceptions regarding food intake. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to review the existing literature to have a better understanding how heuristic cues – mental shortcuts used for decision-making – impact calorie underestimation and consequently lead to unhealthy eating habits.A search was conducted across multiple databases with priority given to studies in developed countries that provided insights into the cognitive process...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - March 9, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ziang Wang Toritseju Begho Source Type: research

Redefining the hepatoprotective potential of Javanese turmeric () Kombucha towards the diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatotoxicity of mice
Elok Zubaidah, Eirene Charista Dea, Ella Saparianti, Rhytia Ayu Christianty Putri, Hidayat Sujuti, Ignatius Srianta, Laura Godelive, Ihab Tewfik Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This research intended the utilization of Javanese turmeric (0.4% w/v) as a kombucha substrate and analysis of its hepatoprotective activity, in comparison against nonfermented Javanese turmeric beverage (JTB) and black tea kombucha.Forty-two healthy male Balb/c mice (two- to three-week-old, 20–30 g) were divided into six groups with seven replicates each. The treatments were normal diet, normal diet + ...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - March 4, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Elok Zubaidah Eirene Charista Dea Ella Saparianti Rhytia Ayu Christianty Putri Hidayat Sujuti Ignatius Srianta Laura Godelive Ihab Tewfik Source Type: research

Health risk assessment of the concentration of heavy metals in Pistacia species: a global systematic review
This study aims to systematically review the health risk assessment of the concentration of heavy metals in Pistacia species globally.The authors systematically searched PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus and Google Scholar to identify all articles published between 1 January 2002 and 20 August 2022. A total of 33 studies met the authors’ inclusion criteria, and their data were extracted. Additionally, the potential risk to human health was assessed by calculating the target hazard quotient and hazard index for both child and adult consumers.The estimated daily intake for heavy metals in the included studies ranged from 9.72...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - March 4, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Fateme Asadi Touranlou Ahmad Raeesi Mitra Rezaei Source Type: research

Using of food service: changes in a Brazilian sample during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study aims to assess Brazilian adult consumers’ behavior, aged 18–70, when purchasing ready-to-eat food during the first months of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Participants answered an online questionnaire about behaviors related to the purchase of ready-to-eat food from food services: changes in usage frequency during the pandemic, reasons for altering purchase habits, types of food and beverages bought before and during the pandemic and the frequency of on-site (consumption in food services) and off-site (delivery, take-away and drive-through) service utilization at lunch and dinner.Out of 97...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - March 4, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Juliana Costa Liboredo Cl áudia Antônia Alcântara Amaral Nat ália Caldeira Carvalho Source Type: research

Effects and mechanisms of action of Nigella Sativa on adipokines: a comprehensive systematic review of animal and clinical studies
Aida Malek Mahdavi, Zeinab Javadivala Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This systematic review aims to gain the studies regarding the effect of Nigella Sativa (N. sativa) on adipokines including leptin, adiponectin and resistin.Search was carried out using databases Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and Google Scholar with no restriction on language or date until February 2023 and alert services were applied to identify any paper after the primary search.Eighteen animal and human studies were eligible for the current systematic review. Leptin and resistin levels showed a downward ten...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - February 27, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Aida Malek Mahdavi Zeinab Javadivala Source Type: research

Nutritional and physical fitness status of school children among major ethnic and Dalit populations, Rajshahi, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
This study aims to assess the nutritional status and physical fitness status of school children among major ethnic and Dalit populations, in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to mothers or caregivers of the children, followed by physical fitness assessments. Anthropometric indicators were used to evaluate nutritional status, including body mass index-for-age, height-for-age, and weight-for-height, based on Centre for Disease Control guidelines. Physical fitness was assessed through tests for flexibility, abdominal, muscular, speed, and lower limb strength. Statistical a...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - February 27, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jenet Sagota Marandi Payel Akter Masud Rana Kamal Krishna Biswas Source Type: research

Chemical, textural, antioxidant potential and sensory characterization of Foxnut powder () added bakery products
Surbhi Kapoor, Amarjeet Kaur, Vikas Kumar, Monika Choudhary Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to assess the impact of incorporating foxnut powder (FP) into bakery products to evaluate their effect on product quality and nutritional characteristics.Samples of refined flour (control) and refined wheat flour with varying levels of FP were prepared for each bakery item. Sensory evaluations using a nine-point hedonic scale were conducted. Different concentrations of FP (20% for cakes, 12.5% for bread and 12.5% for doughnuts) were tested to achieve sensory acceptability....
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - February 27, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Surbhi Kapoor Amarjeet Kaur Vikas Kumar Monika Choudhary Source Type: research

The effects of fortification of yogurt with various functional flours on survival and growth of probiotic bacteria and sensory properties of the yogurt
Alissa Nicole DeBruyne, Sharareh Hekmat Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this study is to determine the viability of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GR-1 (L. rhamnosus GR-1) in five yogurt samples with or without quinoa, chickpea, soybean and rice flour over various fermentation periods and refrigerated storage durations, with a focus on exploring the potential of functional foods, which provide health benefits beyond nutritional value. Additionally, the study aimed to evaluate consumer acceptance of yogurt fortified with functional flour. Using a nine-point hedonic s...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - February 27, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Alissa Nicole DeBruyne Sharareh Hekmat Source Type: research

Family support is the strongest predictor that influences mother ’s self-efficacy level on complementary feedings practices among toddlers in Tengger tribe
Family support is the strongest predictor that influences mother’s self-efficacy level on complementary feedings practices among toddlers in Tengger tribe Lailatul Muniroh, Yuly Sulistyorini,, Chrysoprase Thasya Abihail, Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The low rate of exclusive breastfeeding and the early introduction of complementary feeding are among the causes of nutritional problems in children. The national coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in 2019 was 67.7%, surpassing the target of the 2019 Strategic Plan, which was 50%. However, there are still several practices of e...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - February 27, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lailatul Muniroh Yuly Sulistyorini, Chrysoprase Thasya Abihail, Source Type: research

Effect of incorporation of “Licorice powder” on storage stability of curd balls at refrigeration temperature
Varsha Vihan, V.P. Singh, Pramila Umaraw, Akhilesh Kumar Verma, Shardanand Verma, Chirag Singh Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of integrating “Licorice powder” into curd balls on their storage stability under refrigeration conditions. Through this examination, this study aims to evaluate the potential effects of licorice powder on extending the shelf life, maintaining quality attributes and preserving the overall stability of curd balls when stored at refrigeration temperatures.Licorice powder, in varying quantities (1%,...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - February 22, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Varsha Vihan V.P. Singh Pramila Umaraw Akhilesh Kumar Verma Shardanand Verma Chirag Singh Source Type: research

The association of Healthy Eating Index and its components with levels of fasting blood sugar and lipid profile in normoglycemic and hyperglycemic individuals
This study aims to assess the association of Healthy Eating Index (HEI) with levels of fasting blood sugar (FBS) and lipid profile in normoglycemic and elevated FBS patients.This case-control study was conducted on 144 participants, namely, 72 normoglycemic subjects (FBS < 100 mg/dl) and 72 high-glycemic patients (FBS ≥ 100 mg/dl) aged 20–60 years of age, who were selected from the nutrition and diet clinics in Tehran city. The dietary intake was collected by using a validated food frequency questionnaire to determine the HEI score.The mean±SD age and body mass index of participants were 47.1 ± 12.7 years ...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - February 22, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Mohammad Moradiani Ariyo Movahedi Abolghassem Djazayery Source Type: research

Food insecurity in Malaysia: assessing the impact of movement control order during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study aims to assess the household food insecurity in Malaysia during the initial phase of the movement control order (MCO) to provide insights into the prevalence and predictors of food insecurity in this context.The research used an online cross-sectional survey between March 28 and April 28, 2020. The study collected data from the Radimer/Cornell Hunger Scale and a food insecurity instrument. Analytical tools included chi-square and logistic regression models.Of the 411 participating households, 54.3% were food-secure, while 45.7% experienced varying food insecurity. Among these, 29.9% reported mild hunger-associat...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - February 20, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Mohammed Dauda Goni Abdulqudus Bola Aroyehun Shariza Abdul Razak Wuyeh Drammeh Muhammad Adamu Abbas Source Type: research