The Current State of Iodine Nutrition in Filipino School-aged Children
Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) are the leading causes of mental retardation in childhood and is collectively preventable only if early, appropriate measures are sufficiently taken [16]. These disorders lower the intelligent quotient and impair the psychomotor function in young children. According to Andersson et al. [1], it is estimated that iodine deficiency affects 76 million of school-aged children (SAC) in Southeast Asia, the highest globally. In fact, iodine deficiency was identified by the International Child Development Steering Group as one of the four key global developmental risk factors for children to reach ...
Source: Nutrition - August 1, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Michael E. Serafico, Leah A. Perlas, Joselita Rosario C. Ulanday, Marco P. De Leon, Marites V. Alibayan, Josefina A. Desnacido, Glen Melvin P. Gironella, Imelda A. Agdeppa, Mario V. Capanzana Source Type: research
Christian Orthodox fasting in practice: a comparative evaluation between Greek Orthodox general population fasters and Athonian monks
Previous research [1 –4], has indicated the Mediterranean diet (MD) as an ideal dietary paradigm for the prevention of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases [5–9]. Several studies [10–14] attested emerging roles for a subset of the MD, the Greek Orthodox fasting ritual, which - for religious reasons - is consid ered to be deeply integrated in the dietary behaviour of the Greek population [11–13]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Spyridon N. Karras, Theocharis Koufakis, Andrea Petr óczi, Dirk Folkerts, Maria Kypraiou, Hilda Mulrooney, Declan P. Naughton, Angeliki Persynaki, Pantelis Zebekakis, Dimitrios Skoutas, Kalliopi Kotsa Source Type: research
Epicardial Adipose Tissue feeding and overfeeding the Heart
Epicardial adipose tissue is a peculiar visceral fat depot with unique anatomical, biomolecular and genetic features. Epicardial fat displays both physiological and pathological properties. Epicardial fat expresses genes and secretes cytokines actively involved in the thermogenesis and regulation of lipid and glucose metabolism of the adjacent myocardium. A disequilibrium between epicardial fat feeding and overfeeding the myocardium with free fatty acids leads to intra-myocardial fat infiltration causing organ damages and clinical consequences. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Gianluca Iacobellis, Giuseppe Barbaro Tags: Review Source Type: research
A single bout of low-intensity exercise produces modestly favorable changes in the glycemic and lipidemic profiles following the ingestion of non-isoglucidic breakfasts
Physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality causing an estimated 3.2 million deaths globally [1]. Indeed, sedentary lifestyle has been emerging as a major concern in present-day societies, leading to health-related problems like obesity and chronic-degenerative metabolic diseases. In particular, obesity has become one of the most challenging medical problems of the XXI century [2 –4]. Although several factors (genes, psychology, environment, lifestyle) interplay in the etiopathogenic picture leading to obesity, a common underlying “obesogenic” trait is a positive ene...
Source: Nutrition - July 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Stefano Benedini, Roberto Codella, Andrea Caumo, Ileana Terruzzi, Livio Luzi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Sarcopenia in brazilian rural and urban elderly women: is there any difference?
Sarcopenia was initially defined as an age-related loss of muscle mass [1]. Recent definitions have incorporated elements of strength and physical performance, as well as muscle mass in the identification criteria [2] and causes other than aging in its etiology. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Let ícia Mazocco, Maria Cristina Gonzalez, Thiago G. Barbosa-Silva, Patrícia Chagas Source Type: research
Dietary patterns and abdominal obesity in middle-aged and elderly Japanese adults: The WASEDA'S Health Study
The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide [1, 2]. Abdominal obesity is a primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease [3, 4], and it has been shown to be associated with impaired physical functions and lower quality of life [5]. From a public health standpoint, it is important to reduce the prevalence of abdominal obesity. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 19, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Tomoko Ito, Ryoko Kawakami, Kumpei Tanisawa, Rina Miyawaki, Kaori Ishii, Suguru Torii, Katsuhiko Suzuki, Shizuo Sakamoto, Isao Muraoka, Koichiro Oka, Mitsuru Higuchi, WASEDA'S Health Study Group Source Type: research
High fructose consumption with a high protein meal is associated with decreased glycaemia and increased thermogenesis but reduced fat oxidation; a randomized controlled trial.
Rapidly increasing numbers of diabetes are a worldwide concern that is amplified in Asia where people are more susceptible and transition faster from pre-diabetes to diabetes [1-4]. The beneficial effects of low glycaemic index (GI) foods have been well recognized and the evidence indicates that the consumption of low GI foods decreases post-prandial blood glucose levels and fluctuations. As a result, insulin levels are more stable and oxidative stress is reduced, known risk factors in the onset for type 2 diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance [5-8]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 19, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Stefan Gerardus Camps, Huann Rong Koh, Nan Xin Wang, Christiani Jeyakumar Henry Source Type: research
Influence of polyphenolic content on the in vitro allergenicity of old and new apple cultivars – a pilot study
Birch (Betula verrucosa) pollen allergic individuals often develop intolerance to apples (Malus domestica). The birch pollen-related apple allergy (BP-RAA) is a result of primary sensitisation to Bet v 1 (Betula verrucosa 1) followed by IgE cross-reaction to homologous in apples [1-3]. In northern and central Europe>70% of birch pollen allergic individuals are affected by this cross-allergy due to the major apple allergen Mal d 1 (Malus domestica 1) [4,5]. Mal d 1 is an 18 kDA protein of the pathogenesis-related protein family 10 [6]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 15, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Josephine Kschonsek, Cornelia Wiegand, Uta-Christina Hipler, Volker B öhm Source Type: research
Relationship between Mortality and Council of Nutrition Appetite Questionnaire Scores in Japanese Nursing-home Residents
Elderly people aged 65 years or older comprise more than 25% of the Japanese population, and Japan is poised to become the world's first “super-aged” society. Consequently, the number of elderly people who require care is also expected to increase. In addition, numerous elderly people in urgent need of care are recipients of caregiving services at nursing homes and other resident-type facilities [1]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 15, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yurie Mikami, Yutaka Watanabe, Ayako Edahiro, Keiko Motokawa, Maki Shirobe, Jun Yasuda, Masaharu Murakami, Kohji Murakami, Yu Taniguchi, Junichi Furuya, Hirohiko Hirano Source Type: research
Multigenerational effects of dietary macronutrients intake on the metabolic phenotype of male Wistar rats
The thrifty phenotype hypothesis proposes that poor nutrition in utero results in poor fetal growth and increased susceptibility to metabolic syndrome (MetS) [1]. This is because, when the in utero environment is malnourished or over-nourished, metabolic adaptations are introduced into the phenotype of the fetus to allow for optimal utilisation of resources in order to survive the harsh, unnatural environment. However, when the newborn is then exposed to a normal environment at birth with adequate optimal nutrition, these metabolic phenotypes continue manifesting and lead to imbalances. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 15, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: T.G. Adedeji, A.A. Fasanmade, E.O. Olapade-Olaopa Source Type: research
Grape seeds and grape skin induce tumor growth inhibition via G1-phase arrest and apoptosis in mice inoculated with Ehrlich ascites carcinoma.
Cancer chemo-prevention represents a promising strategy to control the occurrence of cancer. While cancer chemo-preventive drugs have been developed to prevent the growth of tumor cells in cancer patients, many of these drugs have shown to be toxic, such as breast cancer drugs amoxifen or raloxifene, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory colon cancer drugs. Therefore, naturally occurring compounds may offer promising alternative means for cancer chemo-prevention. The ability of natural products to suppress carcinogenesis has attracted the widespread attention as a means of cancer prevention and treatment [1-7]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 15, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Nariman K. Badr El-Din, Doaa A. Ali, Rania F. Abou-El-Magd Source Type: research
Effects of nutrition factors on mortality and sepsis occurrence in a multicentre university-based surgical intensive care unit in Thailand (THAI-SICU study)
Malnutrition leads to the worst outcome in hospital patients [1-3]. A large retrospective single-centre study in the United States found a significant increase of around two times of 30-day mortality in the protein energy malnutrition of critically ill patients [3]. In the previous large prospective cohort report in surgical critically ill patients in Thailand, malnourished patients were also at a significantly increased risk of intensive care unit (ICU), 28-day mortality and sepsis occurrence [2]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 15, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Supakrit Auiwattanakul, Kaweesak Chittawatanarat, Onuma Chaiwat, Sunthiti Morakul, Suneerat Kongsayreepong, Winai Ungpinitpong, Surakrant Yutthakasemsunt, Supawan Buranapin Tags: Original research Source Type: research
The impact of preoperative cachexia on postoperative length of stay in elderly patients with gastrointestinal cancer
Gastrointestinal cancer treatments mainly involve surgery, and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is required to reduce surgical stress and accelerate recovery in patients. One of the parameters of ERAS is postoperative length of stay (LOS), and prolonged postoperative LOS has been shown to increase readmission rate [1], decrease overall survival rate [2], and increase hospitalization costs [3]. Therefore, postoperative LOS is a clinically and socially relevant problem. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 15, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Akimasa Fukuta, Takashi Saito, Shunsuke Murata, Daisuke Makiura, Junichiro Inoue, Maho Okumura, Yoshitada Sakai, Rei Ono Source Type: research
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Source: Nutrition - July 13, 2018 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
A comparison of two different software packages for the analysis of body composition using computed tomography images
Computed tomography (CT) analysis of body composition to measure fat mass (FM) and fat free mass (FFM), calculate skeletal muscle index (SMI), and diagnose sarcopenia and myosteatosis has become increasingly common, with literature now linking sarcopenia and myosteatosis with reduced overall survival [1,2], decreased tolerance to chemotherapy [3,4] and increased complications [5,6] following surgery in patients presenting with various types of malignancy. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Katie E. Rollins, Amir Awwad, Ian A. Macdonald, Dileep N. Lobo Source Type: research
