Human Nutrition
Recent Submissions
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Red Beet Process Waste: A Sustainable Glucose Syrup Alternative for Gummy Confectionery
( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)ABSTRACT: Red beet (RB) is a key component in the natural colorant market. Various efficiency challenges, arising from process waste, affect their production. Disposal of these wastes elevates production costs and poses ... -
The impact of digital literacy and internet usage on health behaviors and decision-making in Arab MENA countries
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundDigital literacy is essential for health behaviors and decision-making, particularly in Arab MENA countries, where access to digital resources varies considerably. ObjectiveThis study investigates the impact of ... -
Joint analysis of diet quality, inflammatory potential of diet and ultra-processed food exposure in relation to chronic respiratory diseases and lung cancer mortality
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectiveExamined the combined effects of ultra-processed food (UPF), Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015), and Dietary Antioxidant Index (DAI) on mortality from chronic respiratory diseases ... -
Future Trends and Prospects in the Food Industry
( Springer , 2025 , Book chapter)The food industry is undergoing significant changes driven by consumer preferences for sustainable and ethically sourced products. Various studies and reports are referenced to provide insights into the potential of ... -
Breastfeeding is associated with reduction in postpartum depression in the United Arab Emirates: a retrospective cross-sectional study
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a common mental health disorder affecting mothers. Breastfeeding may be protective against PPD. Global estimates of breastfeeding and PPD rates vary, especially for women living in Middle ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness and risks of bread fortification programs in the middle eastern region: a comprehensive review
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article Review)Fortification of staple foods such as bread has been implemented as a public health strategy to address nutrient deficiencies. Currently, 11 out of 22 Middle Eastern countries have mandatory wheat flour fortification, ... -
Utilization of Complementary Medicine Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Qatar: A Cross Sectional Study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundDiabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production or ineffective insulin utilization. The prevalence of DM is rising globally, ... -
Valorization black carrot colorant process liquid waste by clarification and Decolorization: A novel sugar alternative for gummies
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The aim of this study was to develop a recycling process for black carrot colorant liquid waste (BCLW) and to investigate the potential use of BCLW as a sugar source for glucose syrup substitution in gummy candy production. ... -
The promise of tirzepatide: A narrative review of metabolic benefits
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellites (T2DM) are intertwined epidemics that continue to pose significant challenges to global public health. We aim to review the available evidence on the metabolic effects of tirzepatide, ... -
Type of delivery lacks the association with dietary patterns followed by pregnant women in their third trimester
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Maternal nutrition plays a crucial role in fetal development, women's health, and reproductive capacity. Dietary pattern (DP) is a measure of overall diet and has become widespread in nutrition research as an ... -
Exploring the association between the consumption of beverages, fast foods, sweets, fats, and oils and the risk of gastric and pancreatic cancers: Findings from case-control study
( Walter de Gruyter GmbH , 2024 , Article)The consumption of beverages, fast foods, fats, and oils has been recognized as key risk factors for the development of gastric cancer (GC) and pancreatic cancer (PC). The aim of this study is to examine the potential ... -
Health and Well-Being in the Context of Health-Promoting University Initiatives: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Needs Assessment Study at Qatar University
( JMIR Publications Inc. , 2024 , Article)Background: Health-promoting universities are dedicated to fostering learning environments and organizational cultures that support the physical and mental well-being of students, faculty, and staff. As students constitute ... -
Effect of natural plant-derived agents on the survival of the pathogenic bacteria Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes in marinated chicken liver meat
( Horticulture and Forestry Society from Transylvania , 2024 , Article)This experimental study followed the survival (after inoculation of the bacteria) on non-marinated and marinated chicken liver meat (CLM) samples, with or without added antimicrobials (carvacrol; CA, garlic: G), stored at ... -
Clustering of Lifestyle Habits and Association with Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Behaviors in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Unhealthy lifestyle choices have long been linked with various health problems. Existing literature indicates that modifiable lifestyle factors such as physical activity, sedentary behavior, dietary habits, and alcohol and ... -
Context-Tailored Food-Based Nutrition Education and Counseling for Pregnant Women to Improve Birth Outcomes: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Rural Malawi
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundInadequate maternal dietary intakes remain a public health challenge in low-income countries like Malawi and can cause adverse birth outcomes. ObjectivesTo improve maternal dietary intakes and thus reduce the ... -
Against the Grain: Consumer's Purchase Habits and Satisfaction with Gluten-Free Product Offerings in European Food Retail
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Across the world and within Europe, a growing number of consumers are choosing to buy gluten-free products. Motivations for a gluten-free diet and the consequences of consuming gluten are varied, from a medical necessity ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oil and salt intake and related influencing factors in Southwestern China
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Objects: Excessive oil and salt consumption is a public health issue, notably in China where intakes surpass WHO guidelines. The present study aims to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Southwestern China ... -
One hundred-year secular trends of overweight and obesity in China: effects of age, period, and cohort
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Objective: Obesity has become a major public health problem worldwide and particularly in China. This study examined the secular trend of overweight and obesity in China over the past 100 years. Methods: Nationwide data ... -
Developing a novel toffee-type soft candy process by sonocrystallization: A preliminary study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study aimed to evaluate the applicability of sonocrystallization, an innovative process, as a low-cost and time-efficient alternative for the crystallization of confectionery dough, which is a crucial step in the ... -
Ultra-processed food consumption and obesity among children and adolescents in China-Findings from China Health and Nutrition Survey
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background Children and adolescents are increasingly exposed to processed food in China, however, its association with obesity has not been investigated. Objectives To assess the consumption of ultra-processed food ...
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