Human Nutrition
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Clustering of Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviours and Its Contextual Determinants in Adolescents: A Multilevel Analysis of School-Based Surveys in 45 Countries
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: This study examined the clustering of unhealthy lifestyle behaviours and their determinants among adolescents across Europe, Central Asia, and North America. Methods: The study included 210,713 adolescents aged ... -
Evaluation of Mineral Content in Preterm Human Milk and Infant Formulas in Qatar: Assessing Compliance With Dietary Recommendations and Label Accuracy
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Preterm infants have higher energy and nutrient needs compared to term infants, with human milk recommended as the primary feeding choice and infant formula as the secondary option. This study aimed to evaluate the ... -
Red Meat Consumption, Iron Status, and Cardiometabolic Risk in Qatari Adults: A Cross-Sectional Gender-Stratified Analysis from the QPHI-QBB Data in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: Red meat, a significant source of heme iron, may influence iron status and metabolic health, particularly in Qatar, where consumption is high. Understanding these associations is essential for addressing iron ... -
Comparative analysis of cardiometabolic multimorbidity predictors in China and the USA: A machine learning approach
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundCardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) – coexisting cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic diseases (MD) – represents a major public health challenge in the USA and China, but early screening tools remain ... -
Thymol's Nanoencapsulation Reduces its Toxicity in Human Cells and Zebrafish Embryos
( Saudi Pharmacy Association (SPS)- Ministry of Health , 2025 , Conference)Thymol, a monoterpenoid and a major bioactive constituent of essential oils (EOs) derived from the plants of Lamiacea family such as Thyme, garnered wider research interest for its diverse biological activity and industrial ... -
PBA 23: Nanoencapsulation of Thymol Mitigates its Toxicity in Cells and Zebrafish Embryos
( College of Education, Qatar University , 2025 , Conference)Thymol, a monoterpenoid and a major boactive constituent of essential oils (EOs) derived from the plants of Lamiacea species such as Thyme, has garnered wider research interest for its diverse pharmaceutical, food, and ... -
Bariatric metabolic surgery and cancer risk: Target trial emulation using iterative time distribution matching.
( The Association of Basic Medical Sciences , 2025 , Article)Bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is a common intervention for severe obesity, yet its effects on cancer risk remain unclear. Observational studies and meta-analyses yield inconsistent findings, while randomized controlled ... -
A web-based tool for predicting gastric ulcers in Chinese elderly adults based on machine learning algorithms and noninvasive predictors: A national cross-sectional and cohort study
( Sage , 2025 , Article)Background: As the Chinese population continues to age, the prevalence of gastric ulcers, a common nutrition and diet-related disorder, is rising among the elderly. Gastric ulcers pose a significant public health challenge ... -
Complementary feeding and caregiver sleep: findings from a representative survey in Chongqing, China
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Objective: Sleep health and correct complementary feeding are important considerations in public health. This study aims to confirm that correct complementary feeding (CCF) practices are complex and crucial, and they can ... -
Ultra-processed food consumption is linked to an increased risk of chronic respiratory diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundChronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are a leading cause of global mortality, with dietary factors, including ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, contributing to their burden. The relationship between UPF ... -
The use of alkalised cocoa powder in kefir: Effects on physico-chemical, rheological, and functional properties
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of cocoa powder alkalisation level and usage rate on the quality characteristics of cocoa kefir. For this purpose, kefir samples were prepared from cow's milk using natural ... -
Plant-derived gum as a gelatin alternative in the formulation of probiotic-enriched toffee candy
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The conventional toffee type candy production process starts with high heating step and limits the use of functional ingredients and/or low heat stability compounds in the formulation. In this study, an innovative approach ... -
Effectiveness of Mediterranean Diet on Prevention and Management of Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
( The Ibn Sina Trust , 2025 , Article)In recent years, growing evidence linking nutrition to chronic degenerative diseases has prompted researchers to identify optimal dietary patterns for health maintenance. Among various diets, the Mediterranean Diet (MD) ... -
From prevention to management: Exploring the impact of diet on multiple sclerosis
( Walter de Gruyter GmbH , 2025 , Article Review)Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system characterized by neuroinflammation and progressive neurodegeneration. Growing evidence suggests that dietary interventions may ... -
Insects in agricultural greenhouses: a metagenomic analysis of microbes in Trialeurodes vaporariorum infesting tomato and cucumber crops
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article)Introduction: With the predicted 9-10 billion world population increase by 2050 and its accompanying need for sustainable food production, and with the harsh climate conditions challenging agriculture and food security in ... -
Investigating the Impact of Diet, Physical Activity, and Lifestyle on MASLD Risk in Adults in Qatar
( Ibn Sina Trust , 2025 , Article)Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) outcomes are significantly influenced by dietary habits, lifestyle behaviors, and physical activity. Aim This cross-sectional study evaluated the ... -
Level of adherence to physical activity recommendations among adults with type 2 diabetes in Qatar and associated factors: a cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Regular physical activity (PA) has beneficial health effects in controlling and managing diabetes. Identifying key factors associated with poor adherence to PA recommendations among patients with type 2 diabetes ... -
Consumers perception of insect-based foods in Lebanon: A novel sustainable food source
( Wageningen Academic , 2025 , Article)The focus on sustainable food innovation is driving interest in insect-based foods as a unique and environmentally friendly protein alternative. The aim of the study was to assess consumer perception, knowledge and ... -
The impact of online food delivery applications on dietary pattern disruption in the Arab region
( Frontiers Media , 2025 , Article)Background: While online food delivery applications (OFDAs) offer convenient food accessibility, their impact on dietary behaviors remains insufficiently explored, especially in the Arab region. This study applies machine ... -
Advanced monolayer and layer-by-layer nanocapsule systems for sustained release of carvacrol and trans-cinnamaldehyde against multidrug-resistant Salmonella in poultry
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Abstract: The rise of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella in poultry poses a significant public health challenge. This study assessed the efficacy of carvacrol and trans-cinnamaldehyde, in free and nanoencapsulated forms, as ...
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