Human Nutrition: Recent submissions
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Effect of dietary selenium intake on CVD: A retrospective cohort study based on China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) data
( Cambridge University Press , 2024 , Article)Objective: We aimed to examine the association between dietary Se intake and CVD risk in Chinese adults. Design: This prospective cohort study included adults above 20 years old in the China Health and Nutrition Survey ... -
The attitudes and practices of United Arab Emirates consumers towards food waste: A nationwide cross-sectional study
( F1000 Research Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Reducing global food waste is an international environmental, health, and sus-tainability priority. Although significant reductions have been achieved across the food chain, progress by UAE households and ... -
Dietary Patterns Associated with Breast Cancer in the Middle East: A Scoping Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Breast cancer (BC) is the most predominant malignancy in Arab women in the Middle East, and yearly increases in occurrence by 37.5 and mortality rates by 15.2 for every 100,000 in 2019. This review explores the gap in ... -
Healthy Diet-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) and Related Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Southwest China
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Objective This study aimed to investigate the current status and influencing factors of healthy diet knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among middle-aged and older adults aged 45–75 in Southwest China. Methods A ... -
Circadian Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary Patterns among Middle-Older Americans: The Health and Retirement Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Population aging is a global demographic characteristic of the 21st century, and healthy eating is a core component of healthy aging. However, limited evidence is available among older adults for associations between diet ... -
Efficacy and Clinical Outcomes of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( S. Karger AG , 2024 , Article)BACKGROUND: The world has witnessed one of the largest pandemics, dubbed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As of December 2020, the USA alone reported 98,948 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 ... -
The impact of different acidic conditions and food substrates on Listeria monocytogenes biofilms development and removal using nanoencapsulated carvacrol
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Listeria monocytogenes biofilms present a significant challenge in the food industry. This study explores the impact of different acidic conditions of culture media and food matrices on the development and removal of ... -
Impact of COVID-19 on risks and deaths of non-communicable diseases in the Western Pacific region
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Countries and areas in the Western Pacific region (WPR) experienced the COVID-19 pandemic and took various preventive measures, which affected non-communicable diseases (NCDs) risks and mortality. Due to differences in ... -
Bias and Accuracy of Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimating Equations in the US: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( American Medical Association , 2024 , Article)Importance: There is increasing concern that continued use of a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimating equation adjusted for a single racial group could exacerbate chronic kidney disease-related disparities and ... -
Ultra-processed food consumption and risk of chronic respiratory diseases mortality among adults: evidence from a prospective cohort study
( Dietrich Steinkopff Verlag , 2024 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the relationships between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and risk of mortality due to chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) overall, chronic obstructive pulmonary ... -
The Effects of Spirulina Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Narrative Review
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a cyanobacterium associated with multiple health benefits. Cardiometabolic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and diabetes are prevalent yet ... -
The Interaction Between Body Mass Index Genetic Risk Score and Dietary Intake on Weight Status: A Systematic Review
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Background: The escalating global obesity epidemic and the emergence of personalized medicine strategies point to the pressing need to investigate the interplay between genetic risk scores (GRSs), dietary intake, and their ... -
Protective effect of dietary micronutrients on gastric cancer risk among Jordanians
( ARAN Ediciones S.L , 2024 , Article)Objective: several dietary and non-dietary factors and genetic predisposition may play an important role in gastric carcinogenesis. The findings about associations between micronutrients and gastric cancer (GC) is still ... -
Impact of the MIF -173G/C variant on cardiovascular disease risk: a meta-analysis of 9,047 participants
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article Review)Introduction: Many factors contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), an umbrella term for several different heart diseases, including inflammation. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an important ... -
Editorial: Food literacy and healthy diets in childhood and adolescence
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)The global shift in food systems has made processed food, which is nutrient-poor and energy-dense, readily available and convenient for individuals across all age groups, with a particular focus on children. This phenomenon ... -
Dietary Patterns and Hypothyroidism in U.S. Adult Population
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)The thyroid gland produces hormones that are essential for various body functions. Hypothyroidism is defined as insufficient thyroid hormone production. Several studies have found associations between specific micronutrients ... -
The Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank.
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) manifestations range from mild to severe life-threatening symptoms, including death. COVID-19 susceptibility has been associated with various factors, but studies in Qatar are limited. ... -
Sugar-sweetened beverage intakes among adults between 1990 and 2018 in 185 countries
(2023 , Article)Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with cardiometabolic diseases and social inequities. For most nations, recent estimates and trends of intake are not available; nor variation by education or urbanicity. We ... -
Dietary Intake Is Not Associated with Body Composition nor with Biochemical Tests but with Psychological Status of Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Chemotherapy can negatively affect cancer patients’ eating patterns, psychological status, body composition, and quality of life. In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlations between dietary intake/care and the ... -
Prevalence, knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards dietary supplements among Bahraini adults: a cross-sectional study
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)The usage of dietary supplements (DS) is a global trend that is likely influenced by sociodemographic variables and body weight status. Some individuals utilize supplements in the hopes that they may enhance their health ...
