Nutrition & Food Science
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Effect of non-nutritive sweeteners on insulin regulation, glycemic response, appetite and weight management: a systematic review
Pulkit Mathur, Anjani BakshiThe purpose of this study is to collect and assess the evidence available on the effect of non nutritive sweeteners on appetite, weight and glycemic regulation. As a replacement…
Minimum dietary diversity and the concurrence of stunting and overweight among infants and young children in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Bunga Astria Paramashanti, Yhona Paratmanitya, Ignasia Ika Kusumaningtyas, Tri Mei Khasana, Anafrin Yugistyowati, Tri SiswatiThis study aims to examine the association between minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and the concurrence of stunting and overweight (CSO) among children aged 6–23 months.
Consumer behaviour towards milk and dairy yoghurt products carrying nutrition and health claims: a qualitative study
Nuala Collins, Fiona LalorMilk and yoghurt provide essential sources of nutrition throughout the life cycle in the Irish diet. Health claims on dairy product labels were popular in the 1980s, and since the…
Patterns and determinants of aerated drinks consumption among adolescents in India: analysis of National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-2021) data
Baliyeri P Jeena, Prakash Babu Kodali, Wapangjungla Longchar, Sibasis HenseThis study aims to investigate the consumption pattern of aerated drinks and examine its determinants among adolescents’ boys and girls (15–19 years) in India.
Application of biosensors in aflatoxins detection in food: a review
Shakiba Narjabadi Fam, Ramona MassoudFood safety is among the most important topics in the world. According to WHO guidelines, aflatoxins are one of the most hazardous food toxins. Therefore, their detection in food…
Impact of out-of-pocket medical expenditure after major illness in the family on food consumption of a household
Namrata Singh, Sumaira Qamar, Dhweeja Dasarathy, Hardik Sardana, Sanjana Kumari, Anoop SarayaThe purpose of this study was to see the impact of increased out-of-pocket expenditure oh health care exerting budget pressure on households, which leads to change in dietary…
Effect of flaxseed intervention on iron overload and its complications in thalassemia major patients
Tuba Fayyaz, Muhammad Imran Qadeer, Muhammad Irfan, Fareeha Amjad, Tamseel Fatima, Shahida HusnainPhytochemicals are known for their iron chelation ability with no side effects. Lignans and polyphenols in flaxseed have iron-chelating and antioxidant abilities. Therefore, this…
Herb Stevia rebaudiana’s functionalities, safety and applications: a review
Ji Li, Pradeep Thaker, Deshou Jiang, Qingrong Huang, Chi-Tang HoThe purpose of this paper is to systematically review the functionalities, safety regulations and product applications of herb Stevia rebaudiana extract. This plant material is…
Evaluating the effectiveness of two behaviour change techniques designed to improve safe food-handling among consumers
Jessica Charlesworth, Olivia Rowland, Barbara MullanSafe food-handling media campaigns have been successful at improving some safe food-handling behaviours among consumers. However, little is known about whether specific mechanisms…
Assessment of aflatoxin M1 in raw milk samples of some dairy animals from Sohag City, Egypt
Rana Bahaa Elsayed, Eman EZZ Elsharkawy, Ahmed Abdelbaky SharkawyThe purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and concentrations of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in raw buffalo milk samples obtained from four different seasons: winter…
Design optimization and comparative analysis of hypoallergenic muffins to wheat muffins and nutritive improvement using Moringa leaves powder
Shivani Rustagi, Sheeba Khan, Tanu Jain, Ranjana Singh, Vinod Kumar ModiGluten is a triggering factor for gluten-related disorders. However, the present market provides expensive, less varied and poor nutritional products. Therefore, this study aims…
The role of saffron (Crocus sativus L) on testosterone and depression in andropause middle-aged and elderly men: a systematic review
Shirin Amini, Houra Mohseni, Behnaz Abiri, Sima JafariradDepression is one of the most overlooked psychiatric disorders among middle-aged and elderly men. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) stigmas are a favorite and common spice that is used…
Effectiveness of a tailored education module for improving the health and nutrition of adolescent females in rural Bali, Indonesia
Dinar Saurmauli Lubis, Kadek Tresna Adhi, Gde Ngurah Indraguna Pinatih, I Gusti Agung Agus Mahendra, I Putu Gede BangkytThere are insufficient health and nutrition education interventions targeting adolescent females in rural contexts in Indonesia. There is also a paucity of research evaluating the…
Determining the relationship between diet inflammatory index, mental status and quality of life in type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study
Merve Guldali, Hakan Guveli, Ferhat Cetin, Emre Batuhan Kenger, Tugce Ozlu, Can ErgunDiabetes is one of the health problems of increasing importance owing to the increase in its incidence and the problems it causes, and it is closely related to nutrition. This…
This is not my jam: an Italian choice experiment on the influence of typical product attributes on consumers’ willingness to pay
Flavio Boccia, Letizia Alvino, Daniela CovinoPackaging and labelling have become essential to how food manufacturers generate and deliver value to customers. The information displayed on the packaging can be used to…
Nutrition knowledge and willingness to seek nutritional counseling: analysis of data among a sample of university students
Zeina Akiki, Yara El Haber, Pamela Al Kassir, Fouad Sakr, Michelle Cherfane, Cecile ObeidThis study aims to assess nutrition knowledge (NK) and willingness to seek nutritional counseling (WSNC) and their predictors among university students in Lebanon.
Behaviors scale towards sustainable nutrition: development and validity-reliability analysis
Gokcen Garipoglu, Bilge Meral Koc, Tugce OzluThe evaluation of sustainable eating behaviors of individuals who constitute the society is important in the interpretation of both health-related and environmental effects…
The impact of Prognostic Nutritional Index on mortality in patients with COVID-19
Sebnem Nergiz, Onder OzturkMalnutrition has a significant effect on the onset and progression of infective pathology. The malnutrition status in COVID-19 cases are not understood well. Prognostic…
The evaluation of menus’ adherence to sustainable nutrition and comparison with sustainable menu example in a Turkish university refectory
Neda Saleki, Sevval Beyza Kulaksiz, Fatma Arslan, Merve Guney CoskunIt is very crucial to evaluate the suitability of food services from an environmental and economic point of view to design sustainable food menus. This study aims to analyse the…
The effects of sesame oil consumption on fatigue and mental health status in women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial
Masoumeh Atefi, Mohammad Hassan Entezari, Hamid VahediThis paper aims to examine the effect of sesame oil (SO) on fatigue and mental health status in women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) undergoing a weight-loss diet.
Association between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, handgrip strength and nutritional status in geriatric patients
Elif Epçaçan, İdil Gönül, Hatice Merve Bayram, Murat GürbüzThis study aims to examine the relationship between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), handgrip strength (HGS) and nutritional status in non-critically ill patients and…
Ameliorative effects of microencapsulated Spirulina platensis in beverage; physicochemical, simulated release, and organoleptic properties
Nur Ain Syuhada Zamri, Noor Azlina Kamaruding, Shahrulzaman ShaharuddinThe use of Spirulina sp. in food is limited by its bitter flavour and low absorption in the gastrointestinal system. The purpose of this study is to develop encapsulated Spirulina…
COVID-19 pandemic and comfort food consumption based on gender in a Brazilian sample: which variables are related to this behavior?
Tamires Cássia de Melo Souza, Lucilene Rezende Anastácio., Lívya Alves Oliveira, Marina Martins Daniel, Fernanda Rodrigues de Oliveira Penaforte, Juliana Costa Liboredo, Ceres Mattos Della Lucia, Lívia Garcia FerreiraThis study aims to identify comfort food (CF) consumption and its associated factors during the pandemic period. The study also involves an online survey conducted five months…
Iranian traditional kefir beverage: isolation and identification of beneficial microorganisms and evaluation of antimicrobial activity against food-borne pathogens
Minoo Moghimani, Afsaneh Salari, Mohammad Hashemi, Saman Soleimanpour, Golnaz Ranjbar, Asma AfshariKefir is a traditional fermented dairy beverage that has numerous health benefits due to the presence of bacteria and yeasts in an exopolysaccharide matrix. This study aims to…
The effects of vitamin D on sleep quality and pregnancy symptoms in pregnant women: a randomized, tripled-blinded and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Zahra Mirzaei-Azandaryani, Yousef Javadzadeh, Elnaz Shaseb, Mojgan MirghafourvandBecause of the importance of having enough sleep in life and health, this study aims to determine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on sleep quality and pregnancy symptoms…
An observational study comparing the effects of whey and vegan meal replacements containing PolyGlycopleX® over 12-weeks in healthy adults
Julia Solnier, Roland Gahler, Simon WoodBackground/Objectives: Protein-based meal replacements (MR) with viscous soluble fibre are known aids for weight loss. This study aims to compare the effects of new whey and vegan…
Food delivery applications and fast-food consumption during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
Walaa Aldhamen, Maryam Aldoulah, Zainab Alghazwi, Batool Almoathen, Yassmin Almossa, Zahraa Alsalem, Razan Algarni, Tunny Purayidathil, Omar Abuzaid, Yassmin Algindan, Rabie KhattabThe purpose of this study is to investigate whether the lockdown and the increased spread of food delivery applications (FD Apps) during COVID-19 pandemic have augmented the…
Shift work is not associated with dietary acid load in the NHANES
Maximilian Andreas Storz, Maria Brommer, Alessandra Feraco, Alexander Müller, Alvaro Luis Ronco, Mauro LombardoChanges in eating habits and food preferences caused by circadian rhythm disruptions in shift workers increase the risk for chronic diseases. Several studies demonstrated that…
Magnitude of undernutrition and its associated factors in children attending Child Welfare Clinics in Techiman Municipal, Ghana
Humphery Garti, Anthony Wemakor, Alexander Badu, Mohammed BukariThis study aims to estimate the magnitude of undernutrition and its associated factors [especially child health interventions at Child Welfare Clinics (CWCs)] among children in…
Bioactive compounds of acacia, health benefits and its utilization in food processing industry: a critical review
Manish Tiwari, Anil Panghal, Vipul Mittal, Ravi GuptaThe purpose of this paper is to review phytochemical potential of acacia and its associated health advantages. Acacia a moderate-sized, deciduous tree and recognised as…
Raw and cooked aqueous and methanol extracts of Vigna unguiculata (black-eyed bean) enhances renal function in experimental Wister rats
Alexandra Idoko, Ernest Mbamalu Ezeh, Obiechinne Chigbue Philip, Onubuiwe Nelson Nwali, Patrick Okechukwu Ugwudike, Peter Chinedu Agu, Tadese Adediura Ayomide, Anne Nebeolisa Onyinye, Nneoma Okoroha BlessingThe purpose of this study was to examined the health effects of raw and cooked aqueous and methanol extracts of Vigna unguiculata on kidney function in Wistar rats.
Iron-fortified klutuk banana (Musa balbisiana Colla) flour supplementation prevented growth failure by suppressing FGF21 in malnourished rats
Abdullah Syafiq Edyanto, Emy Huriyati, Ainun Nisa, Bira Arumndari Nurrahma, Arta FarmawatiMalnutrition during childhood precedes growth failure and affects the child’s well-being later in life. This study aims to investigate the potency of iron-fortified klutuk banana …
The positive relationship between NUTRIC score, bioelectric measures and hospital mortality in critically ill patients
Rannapaula Lawrynhuk Urbano Ferreira, Miriam Farias da Silva, Nathalya Julianny de Macedo Olimpio, Márcia Regina Dantas de Araújo Oliveira, Karina Marques Vermeulen-Serpa, José Brandão-Neto, Sancha Helena Lima Vale, Lucia Leite-Lais, Marcia Marilia Gomes Dantas LopesBioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) and phase angle (PA) have importance in assessing nutritional and prognosis, and this study hypothesized that these measurements can…
Does body concern, food desire and academic variables associated with anxiety symptoms in women Nutrition students?
Marina De Sá Azevedo, Ludmilla Fernandes Silva, Raquel Machado Schincaglia, Luciana Bronzi de Souza, Marilia Mendonça GuimarãesThis study aims to assess the relationship between anxiety with body concern, academic variables and food desire in undergraduate Nutrition students.
Bioactive compounds, health benefits and valorization of Pyrus pyrifolia (sand pear): a review
Rajat Chandel, Vikas Kumar, Ramandeep Kaur, Satish Kumar, Ankit Kumar, Dharminder Kumar, Swati KapoorPyrus Pyrifolia (Sand Pear) is one of the most underused pear variety despite its nutraceutical potential. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the Pyrus Pyrifolia in term of…
Natural oils restore body weight, ameliorate serum bile acid and vitamin D and improve liver histology in depression
Khaled M.M. Koriem, Nevein N. Fadl, Salwa R. El-Zayat, Eman N. Hosny, Fatma A. MorsyThe purpose of this study was designed to investigate anise oil and geranium oil to amend body weight, serum bile acid and vitamin D, and liver histology in depressed rats.
The association of body mass index and dietary fat intake with autism in children: a case-control study
Maryam Gholamalizadeh, Narjes Ashouri Mirsadeghi, Samira Rastgoo, Saheb Abbas Torki, Fatemeh Bourbour, Naser Kalantari, Hanieh Shafaei, Zohreh Teymoori, Atiyeh Alizadeh, Alireza Mosavi Jarrahi, Saeid DoaeiDeficiencies or imbalances in dietary fat intake may influence on mental and neurological functions of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This study aims to compare…
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