Human Nutrition: Recent submissions
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Iron-related dietary pattern increases the risk of poor cognition
( BMC , 2019 , Article)High iron intake has been shown to be associated with poor cognition. We aimed to examine the association between iron-related dietary pattern (IDP) and cognitive function in Chinese adults. Longitudinal study data from ... -
Early life exposure to 1959-1961 Chinese famine exacerbates association between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
( Wiley , 2019 , Article)We aimed to assess whether early life exposure to the Chinese famine (1959-1961) modifies the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. Data from 4247 adults born ... -
The influence of fasting and energy restricting diets on IGF-1 levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Background: Fasting and energy restricting diets have a potential means of delaying or preventing the onset of a range of age-related metabolic and neoplastic diseases. Consistently at the centre of this effect appears ... -
Selenium and Health: An Update on the Situation in the Middle East and North Africa.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Selenium (Se) is an important trace element that should be present in the diet of all age groups to provide an adequate intake. Se is incorporated in 25 known selenoproteins, which mediate the biological effects of Se ... -
The Association Between Osteocalcin and C-Reactive Protein; A Relation of Bone with Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
( Thieme Publishing , 2019 , Article)A meta-analysis was performed to summarize the evidence from observational studies regarding the association between serum osteocalcin (OC) and C-reactive protein (CRP). A systemic research of the literature databases ... -
Chitosan and Oregano Oil Treatments, Individually or in Combination, Used To Increase the Shelf Life of Vacuum-Packaged, Refrigerated European Eel () Fillets.
( International Association for Food Protection , 2019 , Article)We investigated the impact of chitosan and oregano essential oil (EO) individually or in combination on the quality of eel fillets in vacuum packaging (VP) and stored under refrigeration (4°C). Treatments studied were (i) ... -
Comparisons of Visceral Adiposity Index, Body Shape Index, Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference and Their Associations with Diabetes Mellitus in Adults.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)The associations between visceral adiposity index (VAI), body shape index and diabetes in adults were inconsistent. We assessed the predictive capacity of VAI and body shape index for diabetes by comparing them with body ... -
High Chili Intake and Cognitive Function among 4582 Adults: An Open Cohort Study over 15 Years.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)We aimed to examine the association between chili intake and cognitive function in Chinese adults. This is a longitudinal study of 4852 adults (age 63.4 ± 7.7) attending the China Health and Nutrition Survey during 1991 ... -
Impact of food safety training on the knowledge, practice, and attitudes of food handlers working in fast-food restaurants
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2019 , Article)Purpose In many developing countries, the main source of food related illness is the fast foods restaurants. Health inspections of fast-food restaurants may not be sufficient to ensure and enforce the food safety regulations. ... -
Genetic polymorphisms associated with type 2 diabetes in the Arab world: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)T2DM reach epidemic levels in the Arab countries. In this study, we aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to underline the susceptibility genetic profile of Arab patients with T2DM that result from SNPs. ... -
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Contribute Significantly to College Students’ Daily Caloric Intake in Jordan: Soft Drinks Are Not the Major Contributor
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) are caloric-dense and associated with poor diet quality which may result in weight gain and obesity. Obesity is an independent risk factor for several chronic diseases. This study aimed to ... -
Body Shape Index Is a Stronger Predictor of Diabetes.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Anthropometric indicators can predict the development of diabetes among adults. Among them, a new indicator (Body Shape Index) was developed. Several cohort observational studies have demonstrated that A Body Shape Index ... -
Association between Soft Drink Consumption and Asthma among Qatari Adults.
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)We aimed to examine the association between soft drink consumption and asthma and lung function among Qatari adults. In the cross-sectional study, we used data from 986 Qatari participants aged 20 years and above attending ... -
A Prospective Association of Nut Consumption with Cognitive Function in Chinese Adults aged 55+ _ China Health and Nutrition Survey.
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)We aimed to investigate the association of nut intake with cognitive function in Chinese adults aged 55 and over. This was a prospective open cohort study with repeated measurements of diet and cognition scores. ... -
High iron intake is associated with poor cognition among Chinese old adults and varied by weight status-a 15-y longitudinal study in 4852 adults.
( Oxford University Press , 2019 , Article)High body iron status has been shown to be associated with adverse health outcomes. However, the relation between high body iron status, body mass index (BMI), and cognition is still understudied. This study aimed to examine ... -
Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among adolescents attending independent schools in Qatar
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2018 , Article)Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among adolescents attending independent schools in Qatar. Design/methodology/approaches: A school-based cross-sectional ... -
Decreasing the use of edible oils in China using WeChat and theories of behavior change: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
( BMC , 2018 , Article)The consumption of edible oils in China has increased rapidly in recent years, and the total amount of edible-oil intake in the country has ranked first in the world. The choice and intake of edible oils, as a source of ... -
Effects of Chitosan and Natamycin on Vacuum-Packaged Phyllo: A Pastry Product.
( International Association for Food Protection , 2018 , Article)The effects of vacuum packaging, chitosan (1.5%, w/v), and natamycin (10 mg/L, w/v) on phyllo pastry quality were studied by monitoring microbiological, chemical, and sensory changes. Five lots were prepared with or without ... -
Combined effects of thymol, carvacrol and packaging on the shelf-life of marinated chicken
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)The demand for marinated chicken worldwide, is continuously growing. To date, limited data on addition of active components of Essential Oils (EOs) to marinades for chicken preservation are available. The antimicrobial effect ... -
Epidemic T2DM, early development and epigenetics: implications of the Chinese Famine.
( Nature Research , 2018 , Article Review)The gene-environment interactions resulting from famine and the subsequent increased intergenerational risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have contributed to the current epidemic of T2DM in China, which poses major ...
