Nutritional therapy and infectious diseases: a two-edged sword.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Fenugreek is a herb that is widely used in cooking and as a traditional medicine for diabetes in Asia. It has been shown to acutely lower postprandial glucose levels, but the long-term effect on glycemia remains uncertain. We systematically reviewed clinical trials of the effect of fenugreek intake o...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Neelakantan N,Narayanan M,de Souza RJ,van Dam RM

更新日期：2014-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arterial stiffness is a component of vascular function and an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. There is a lack of conclusive evidence on the effect of a meal rich in monounsaturated fat (MUFA) compared with an isoenergetic meal rich in saturated fat (SFA) on postprandial vascular function ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Lithander FE,Herlihy LK,Walsh DM,Burke E,Crowley V,Mahmud A

更新日期：2013-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescence is a crucial period for development of dietary behaviors that continue into adulthood and influence the risk of chronic diseases later in life. The aim of this study was to determine the eating patterns of adolescents' and their compliance with the Food Guide Pyramid. METHODS:625 students, aged ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Akman M,Akan H,Izbirak G,Tanriöver Ö,Tilev SM,Yildiz A,Tektaş S,Vitrinel A,Hayran O

更新日期：2010-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Based on data obtained from pregnant women who participated in the Mothers and Children's Environmental Health (MOCEH) study in South Korea, we aimed to determine whether maternal intake of fruits and vegetables or vitamin C is associated with fetal and infant growth. METHODS:A total of 1138 Korean pregnant...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Jang W,Kim H,Lee BE,Chang N

更新日期：2018-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to rapidly assess nutrient intake, Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQ) have been developed and proven to be reliable for quick, user friendly analysis in adults. However, the accuracy of these questionnaires in children has been studied to a limited extent. The aim of this study was to compare the d...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Moore M,Braid S,Falk B,Klentrou P

更新日期：2007-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disorder with a wide range in disease course severity. Many factors seem to be implicated in multiple sclerosis disease course, and diet has been suggested to play a role. Because limited data is present in the literature it was investigated whether variations in die...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Ramsaransing GS,Mellema SA,De Keyser J

更新日期：2009-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is substantial evidence that low consumption of fruit and vegetables (FV) is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to assess FV consumption and the variables that influence it among elderly individuals in Iran aged 60 and over. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional stud...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Salehi L,Eftekhar H,Mohammad K,Tavafian SS,Jazayery A,Montazeri A

更新日期：2010-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metabolic syndrome is commonly associated with inflammation. The underlying factors of inflammation in metabolic syndrome are not fully understood. The objective of the study was to determine the association of dietary patterns, anthropometric measurements, and metabolic parameters with inflammatory markers ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Syauqy A,Hsu CY,Rau HH,Chao JC

更新日期：2018-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Public health policies, including in Europe, are considering measures and recommendations to limit the intake of added or free sugars. For such policies to be efficient and monitored, a precise knowledge of the current situation regarding sugar intake in Europe is needed. This review summarizes published or re-analyze...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Azaïs-Braesco V,Sluik D,Maillot M,Kok F,Moreno LA

更新日期：2017-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many clinical studies have demonstrated that early postoperative enteral nutrition (EN) improved the postroperative course. Post-pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), patients tend to suffer from postoperative nausea, abdominal distention, and diarrhoea, causing difficulty in the introduction of EN. In this pilot st...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Nagata S,Fukuzawa K,Iwashita Y,Kabashima A,Kinoshita T,Wakasugi K,Maehara Y

更新日期：2009-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the effect of fermented milk supplementation on glucose metabolism associated with muscle damage after acute exercise in humans. METHODS:Eighteen healthy young men participated in each of the three trials of the study: rest, exercise with placebo, and exercise with fermented milk. In...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Iwasa M,Aoi W,Mune K,Yamauchi H,Furuta K,Sasaki S,Takeda K,Harada K,Wada S,Nakamura Y,Sato K,Higashi A

更新日期：2013-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dietary fibre food intake is related to a reduced risk of developing diabetes mellitus. However, the mechanism of this effect is still not clear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of commercial fibre cereals on the rate of gastric emptying, postprandial glucose response and satiety in healthy ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Hlebowicz J,Wickenberg J,Fahlström R,Björgell O,Almér LO,Darwiche G

更新日期：2007-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of studies have reported the association between dietary patterns and the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), however a consistent perspective hasn't been established to date. Herein, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies to assess the association between d...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： He LQ,Wu XH,Huang YQ,Zhang XY,Shu L

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isoflavones comprise a class of phytoestrogens that resemble human estrogen in chemical structure, and have weak estrogenic effects. Because estrogen modulates sleep duration and quality, we hypothesized that isoflavones would have a beneficial effect on sleep status in a way similar to estrogen. We conducte...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Cui Y,Niu K,Huang C,Momma H,Guan L,Kobayashi Y,Guo H,Chujo M,Otomo A,Nagatomi R

更新日期：2015-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing prevalence of obesity and overweight in the Western world, continue to be a major health threat and is responsible for increased health care costs. Dietary intervention studies show a strong positive association between saturated fat intake and the development of obesity and cardiovascular disease...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Ponnampalam EN,Lewandowski P,Nesaratnam K,Dunshea FR,Gill H

更新日期：2011-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information regarding dietary patterns associated with prediabetes in the Chinese population is lacking. The objective of the present study was to explore the association between major dietary patterns and the risk of prediabetes in a middle-aged Chinese population. METHODS:A total of 1761 participants (age...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Shen XM,Huang YQ,Zhang XY,Tong XQ,Zheng PF,Shu L

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early enteral nutrition is recommended in cases of critical illness. It is unclear whether this recommendation is of most benefit to extremely ill patients. We aim to determine the association between illness severity and commencement of enteral feeding. METHODS:One hundred and eight critically ill patients...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Huang HH,Hsu CW,Kang SP,Liu MY,Chang SJ

更新日期：2012-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In observational studies anaemia and iron deficiency are associated with cognitive deficits, suggesting that iron supplementation may improve cognitive function. However, due to the potential for confounding by socio-economic status in observational studies, this needs to be verified in data from randomised ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Falkingham M,Abdelhamid A,Curtis P,Fairweather-Tait S,Dye L,Hooper L

更新日期：2010-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malnutrition is frequently observed in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The present study aimed to examine the relationship between nutritional status using Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) and the mortality of patients with pulmonary TB. METHODS:Fifty-seven patients with pulmonary TB ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Miyata S,Tanaka M,Ihaku D

更新日期：2013-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine the timing of introduction of complementary (solid) foods among infants in South Western Sydney, Australia, and describe the maternal and infant characteristics associated with very early introduction of solids. METHODS:Mother-infant dyads (n = 1035) were recruited in...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Arora A,Manohar N,Hector D,Bhole S,Hayen A,Eastwood J,Scott JA

更新日期：2020-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Agaro-oligosaccharides derived from red seaweed polysaccharide have been reported to possess antioxidant activity. In order to assess the live protective effects of agar-oligosaccharides, we did both in vitro and in vivo studies based on own-made agaro-oligosaccharides, and the structural information of this...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Chen H,Yan X,Zhu P,Lin J

更新日期：2006-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the validity (study 1) and the reproducibility (study 2) of an interviewer-administered food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). METHOD:The FFQ was designed at Laval University and contains 91 items and 33 subquestions. STUDY 1: The FFQ was compared against a 3-day food record (2 week-days and 1 weeke...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Goulet J,Nadeau G,Lapointe A,Lamarche B,Lemieux S

更新日期：2004-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between milk and dairy intake and the incidence of cardiometabolic diseases, cancer and mortality has been evaluated in many studies, but these studies have had conflicting results with no clear conclusion on causal or confounding associations. The present study aims to further address this a...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Johansson I,Nilsson LM,Esberg A,Jansson JH,Winkvist A

更新日期：2018-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between the consumption of unhealthy foods in children under one year and the education level of the mothers, data obtained from participants of the II Survey on the prevalence of breastfeeding in the Brazilian capitals and the Federal District in 2008 was analyzed. METHODS:During...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Saldiva SR,Venancio SI,de Santana AC,da Silva Castro AL,Escuder MM,Giugliani ER

更新日期：2014-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, such as soda, have been shown to play an important role in weight gain. Although soda consumption has been associated with body mass index (BMI) in many studies, it has been difficult to ascertain a true causal relationship between soda consumption and BMI for two re...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Eney AE,Tsang S,Delaney JA,Turkheimer E,Duncan GE

更新日期：2017-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our previous studies demonstrated that dietary supplementation with milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) combined with habitual exercise improved muscle strength by stimulating neuromuscular development in mice. This study aimed to demonstrate the beneficial effects of dietary MFGM supplementation plus regular e...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Soga S,Ota N,Shimotoyodome A

更新日期：2015-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study explored the influence of cigarette smoking and food consumption patterns on BMI after adjusting for various socio-demographic characteristics. Since weight-based stereotypes may have an impact on smoking behaviour and both obesity and smoking have been associated with detrimental health effects, ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Raptou E,Papastefanou G

更新日期：2018-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have shown that cocoa and cocoa-containing foods have the potential to lower blood pressure and improve endothelial function. Most of the studies reporting the beneficial effects of dark chocolate on blood pressure have been short (≤ 4 weeks). The aim of the present 8-wks (weeks) study was to...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Koli R,Köhler K,Tonteri E,Peltonen J,Tikkanen H,Fogelholm M

更新日期：2015-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features, haematological findings and CD4+ and CD8+ cell counts of severely malnourished children in relation to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. METHODS:The study was conducted in the paediatric wards of Mulago hospital, which is Uganda's nati...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Bachou H,Tylleskär T,Downing R,Tumwine JK

更新日期：2006-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cachexia is a state of involuntary weight loss common to many chronic diseases. Experimental data, showing that cachexia is related to the enhancement of acute phase response reaction, led to the new definition of cachexia that included, aside from the principal criterion of weight loss, other "minor criteri...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Letilovic T,Perkov S,Mestric ZF,Vrhovac R

更新日期：2013-01-07 00:00:00