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Authors:Marschall; Shannon N.; Campbell, Wayne W.; Phillips, Katherine M.; Williams, Claire M.; Shukitt-Hale, Barbara Abstract:Recently, a group of researchers with expertise in food toxicology, nutrient composition analysis, cognition, and metabolism attended a mini-summit organized by the Mushroom Council to update current mushroom research findings, reflect on research accomplishments, identify continuing or new research gaps, and set priorities going forward. This present publication aims to summarize and share the expert insights and novel findings presented at the 2024 mini-summit. PubDate: Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT-
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Authors:Stewart; Cynthia M. Abstract:No abstract available PubDate: Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT-
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Authors:K; Sri Karpageshwary; Lam, Amanda Y. H.; Manickam, Aines; Wong, Timothy; Binte Hassan, Nadhirah; Yap Hui Wen, Angela Frances Abstract:Malnutrition is common in inpatient older adults conferring increased morbidity and mortality. Oral nutritional supplements (ONSs) are well studied to tackle malnutrition, but the uptake among inpatient older adults is poor. A quality improvement project was conducted with a preimplementation and postimplementation design. Our multidisciplinary team did a root-cause analysis and determined lack of awareness and understanding of ONSs to be a key contributor for poor uptake. A poster was implemented as an intervention to serve as a reminder to patients and care team to boost ONS consumption. The intervention was implemented between May and July 2024. The average daily ONS consumption increased from 32.1% to 32.9%. There were no associations between variables collected and ONS uptake. Factors affecting ONS uptake are diverse, and multifaceted intervention in conjunction with a visual aid is needed to boost its uptake. Thus, additional education initiatives and multidisciplinary efforts are needed to improve ONS consumption in inpatient older adults. PubDate: Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT-
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Authors:Lisiecka; Maria Zofia Abstract:The study addresses the prevalence and main characteristics of rice allergy. Approximately 0.7% to 3.5% of patients with allergies and 69% with cereal allergies have sensitization to rice proteins. The epidemiology of food allergy to rice among the European population is less than 1% of people. Occasionally, a range of A range of severe syndromes develops in rice allergy (protein-induced enterocolitis, allergic proctocolitis, and exercise-induced food-dependent anaphylaxis). The pathogenesis and diagnostic methods of immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated and non–IgE-mediated allergies caused by rice are poorly understood and require further research. The main clinical manifestations of rice allergy include lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory and cardiovascular systems and rarely even anaphylactic shock. To reduce the allergenicity of rice, hydrolysis, alkaline, enzymatic, and physical methods of protein extraction from rice are used. Most rice allergens are resistant to heat treatment and digestion, so allergies to boiled rice are rare. For prevention and treatment, it is necessary to follow an elimination diet and avoid skin sensitization. PubDate: Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT-
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Authors:Lupien; John R. Abstract: The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) perform several activities that are crucial to all countries in their food quality and safety work. Both organizations have extensive programs in this area and many of them are carried out jointly. This article provides a primer on what these agencies do and why they are important in food quality and safety, and some aspects of the field of nutrition. It describes joint FAO and WHO efforts in food and nutrition, and some of FAO’s individual work in areas of agriculture affecting nutritional health. A high priority is the work of FAO and WHO and the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The relationship of FAO and WHO’ s work on food problems to the World Trade Organization and its systems to resolve food-related international trade problems are described. Challenges in coordination between different UN bodies are also discussed. PubDate: Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT-
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Authors:Henry; C. Jeyakumar Abstract:No abstract available PubDate: Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT-
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Authors:Melese; Mihret; Gelu, Atanaw; Mengistie, Berihun Agegn; Chang, Hui Chen (Rita Abstract:People in slum areas often encounter significant challenges due to their economic situations. Ethiopia is undergoing a rapid nutrition transition, with significant dietary changes occurring in both rural and urban areas. This shift poses serious public health risks, especially for populations living in slum areas. Therefore, evaluating the overall quality of diets is crucial. In Gondar City, Ethiopia, 3 slum areas face challenges such as overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, limited access to clean water, and substandard housing. These conditions increase the likelihood of residents experiencing poor dietary diversity. Currently, there is a lack of data showing the magnitude of dietary diversity in these slum areas. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of dietary diversity and its associated factors among under-5 children living in the slum areas of Gondar City. A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in 3 slum areas of Gondar City, Ethiopia, from August 30 to November 28, 2023. The study included all 600 children aged 6 to 59 months living in the slum areas of Gondar City. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify the independent determinants of poor dietary diversity. The overall prevalence of adequate dietary diversity was 37.6% (95% confidence interval, 28.5, 44.65). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed a statistically significant association between dietary diversity and several factors, including the child’s age, timing of complementary feeding initiation, parents’ marital status, household wealth, and participants’ educational background. Children aged 36 to 59 months and those who received breast milk 3 or more times per day were more likely to achieve adequate dietary diversity. In contrast, children from lower-wealth households and mothers with no formal education were less likely to have adequate dietary diversity. Adequate dietary diversity among under-5 children in Gondar’s slum areas calls for comprehensive interventions beyond government support. Addressing socioeconomic and structural barriers requires a multidimensional approach, including economic empowerment through vocational training, microfinance, and cash transfers, alongside community-based solutions such as nutrition education, urban agriculture, and food subsidies. Strengthening food supply chains, fostering public-private partnerships, and ensuring livable wages are essential for sustainable progress. A multisectoral strategy integrating health, education, agriculture, and social welfare can combat malnutrition and improve child well-being. Future studies should explore multivariate analysis or continuous variables to gain deeper insights into dietary diversity. PubDate: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT-
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Authors:Forester; Shavawn M.; Reyes, Emily M.; Slavin, Joanne L.; Fahey, George C. Jr; McCleary, Barry V.; King, Graham J.; Andrés-Hernández, Liliana; Dooley, Damion; Fukagawa, Naomi K.; Klurfeld, David M. Abstract:The Dietary Fiber (fiber) Terminology Roundtable was organized to address crucial issues concerning current definitions of dietary fiber and the pressing need to resolve inconsistencies and ambiguities in fiber terminology. This publication captures valuable insights and diverse perspectives from a multidisciplinary group of experts who span research areas, including fiber and carbohydrate research in human health, fiber analysis and methodology, and food and nutrition ontology development and application, as well as food composition data and public health. Although health is a critical concern, the use of the word “health” here is directly tied to its intrinsic role in regulatory definitions of dietary fiber. The presentations supported the view of dietary fiber as an essential food component with significant potential to improve health, underscoring the need for clarity in language and communication. Additionally, the concept of a systematic ontological framework was introduced as a highly valuable and most suitable solution to facilitate clear communication about fiber in research, education, healthcare, and industry. As a result, a Dietary Fiber Ontology Working Group has been formed, and the collective expertise within the group will contribute to the creation of an open-access fiber ontology. This effort aims to not only address educational aspects but also support the identification of fiber-related health outcomes and the underlying mechanisms responsible for biological effects. PubDate: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT-
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Recently, a group of researchers with expertise in food toxicology, nutrient composition analysis, cognition, and metabolism attended a mini-summit organized by the Mushroom Council to update current mushroom research findings, reflect on research accomplishments, identify continuing or new research gaps, and set priorities going forward. This present publication aims to summarize and share the expert insights and novel findings presented at the 2024 mini-summit.
No abstract available
Malnutrition is common in inpatient older adults conferring increased morbidity and mortality. Oral nutritional supplements (ONSs) are well studied to tackle malnutrition, but the uptake among inpatient older adults is poor. A quality improvement project was conducted with a preimplementation and postimplementation design. Our multidisciplinary team did a root-cause analysis and determined lack of awareness and understanding of ONSs to be a key contributor for poor uptake. A poster was implemented as an intervention to serve as a reminder to patients and care team to boost ONS consumption. The intervention was implemented between May and July 2024. The average daily ONS consumption increased from 32.1% to 32.9%. There were no associations between variables collected and ONS uptake. Factors affecting ONS uptake are diverse, and multifaceted intervention in conjunction with a visual aid is needed to boost its uptake. Thus, additional education initiatives and multidisciplinary efforts are needed to improve ONS consumption in inpatient older adults.
No abstract available
The study addresses the prevalence and main characteristics of rice allergy. Approximately 0.7% to 3.5% of patients with allergies and 69% with cereal allergies have sensitization to rice proteins. The epidemiology of food allergy to rice among the European population is less than 1% of people. Occasionally, a range of A range of severe syndromes develops in rice allergy (protein-induced enterocolitis, allergic proctocolitis, and exercise-induced food-dependent anaphylaxis). The pathogenesis and diagnostic methods of immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated and non–IgE-mediated allergies caused by rice are poorly understood and require further research. The main clinical manifestations of rice allergy include lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory and cardiovascular systems and rarely even anaphylactic shock. To reduce the allergenicity of rice, hydrolysis, alkaline, enzymatic, and physical methods of protein extraction from rice are used. Most rice allergens are resistant to heat treatment and digestion, so allergies to boiled rice are rare. For prevention and treatment, it is necessary to follow an elimination diet and avoid skin sensitization.
No abstract available
People in slum areas often encounter significant challenges due to their economic situations. Ethiopia is undergoing a rapid nutrition transition, with significant dietary changes occurring in both rural and urban areas. This shift poses serious public health risks, especially for populations living in slum areas. Therefore, evaluating the overall quality of diets is crucial. In Gondar City, Ethiopia, 3 slum areas face challenges such as overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, limited access to clean water, and substandard housing. These conditions increase the likelihood of residents experiencing poor dietary diversity. Currently, there is a lack of data showing the magnitude of dietary diversity in these slum areas. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of dietary diversity and its associated factors among under-5 children living in the slum areas of Gondar City. A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in 3 slum areas of Gondar City, Ethiopia, from August 30 to November 28, 2023. The study included all 600 children aged 6 to 59 months living in the slum areas of Gondar City. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify the independent determinants of poor dietary diversity. The overall prevalence of adequate dietary diversity was 37.6% (95% confidence interval, 28.5, 44.65). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed a statistically significant association between dietary diversity and several factors, including the child’s age, timing of complementary feeding initiation, parents’ marital status, household wealth, and participants’ educational background. Children aged 36 to 59 months and those who received breast milk 3 or more times per day were more likely to achieve adequate dietary diversity. In contrast, children from lower-wealth households and mothers with no formal education were less likely to have adequate dietary diversity. Adequate dietary diversity among under-5 children in Gondar’s slum areas calls for comprehensive interventions beyond government support. Addressing socioeconomic and structural barriers requires a multidimensional approach, including economic empowerment through vocational training, microfinance, and cash transfers, alongside community-based solutions such as nutrition education, urban agriculture, and food subsidies. Strengthening food supply chains, fostering public-private partnerships, and ensuring livable wages are essential for sustainable progress. A multisectoral strategy integrating health, education, agriculture, and social welfare can combat malnutrition and improve child well-being. Future studies should explore multivariate analysis or continuous variables to gain deeper insights into dietary diversity.
The Dietary Fiber (fiber) Terminology Roundtable was organized to address crucial issues concerning current definitions of dietary fiber and the pressing need to resolve inconsistencies and ambiguities in fiber terminology. This publication captures valuable insights and diverse perspectives from a multidisciplinary group of experts who span research areas, including fiber and carbohydrate research in human health, fiber analysis and methodology, and food and nutrition ontology development and application, as well as food composition data and public health. Although health is a critical concern, the use of the word “health” here is directly tied to its intrinsic role in regulatory definitions of dietary fiber. The presentations supported the view of dietary fiber as an essential food component with significant potential to improve health, underscoring the need for clarity in language and communication. Additionally, the concept of a systematic ontological framework was introduced as a highly valuable and most suitable solution to facilitate clear communication about fiber in research, education, healthcare, and industry. As a result, a Dietary Fiber Ontology Working Group has been formed, and the collective expertise within the group will contribute to the creation of an open-access fiber ontology. This effort aims to not only address educational aspects but also support the identification of fiber-related health outcomes and the underlying mechanisms responsible for biological effects.
