Evidence-based nutrition and cardiovascular disease in the Asia-Pacific region.

abstract：:For thousands of years, humans have consumed tea made from leaves of Camellia sinensis, first as a medicinal herb and then as a widely popular beverage. In the past 10 years, theanine, a tea-derived, unique, nonproteinic amino acid, has been extensively studied for its health benefits. Recently, multiple lines of evid...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Wang D,Gao Q,Wang T,Qian F,Wang Y

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A two-stage random telephone/mail survey was conducted during the last quarter of 1998 among Adelaide residents to determine consumers' use of soy bread and other soy products and their health expectations of soy products. One in five (21%) of 1477 telephone subscribers usually consumed soy bread and related soy produ...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Worsley A,Wahlqvist ML,Dalais FS,Savige GS

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite progress with the food-associated health agenda in the public health and clinical domains, much remains to be done in Indonesia. There are reasons to be optimistic which include economic development, increasing literacy, progress towards universal health coverage and community organizational arrangements acros...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Lukito W,Wibowo L,Wahlqvist ML,Scientific Advisory Group.

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) are regarded as essential for child cognition. Genetic variation in fatty acid (FA) desaturase enzyme (FADS) has been recognized as an important effect modifier in the relation between LC-PUFA and child cognitive function. This study aimed to identify the...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Fahmida U,Htet MK,Adhiyanto C,Kolopaking R,Yudisti MA,Maududi A,Suryandari DA,Dillon D,Afman L,Müller M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ferritin concentrations in circulation reflect iron stores in healthy individuals. However, elevated serum ferritin (SF) concentrations have recently been implicated in the pathogenesis of the metabolic syndrome (MetS). We aim to investigate factors associated with elevated SF and to evaluate the association between S...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Chang JS,Lin SM,Huang TC,Chao JC,Chen YC,Pan WH,Bai CH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent epidemiologic studies assessing tree nut (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts) consumption and the association with nutrient intake and diet quality are lacking. This study determined the association of tree nut consumption and nutrient intake and...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： O'Neil CE,Keast DR,Fulgoni VL 3rd,Nicklas TA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to collect information on experiences in the Great East Japan Earthquake (hereafter, 3.11), current preparedness, and barriers to building up stockpiles in nursery schools in affected areas. Based on the needs heard from the staff, we decided what contents should be included i...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Amitani Y,Sudo N,Tsuboyama-Kasaoka N,Ishikawa F,Sako K

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While improvement in agricultural technology had enabled the production of abundant food, it has thus far failed to eliminate hunger. Malnutrition is expected to reach an all time high. Evidences have suggested that animal based diet has put immense pressure on the already fragile food system, contributing to problems...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Chiu TH,Lin CL

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In the United States, synthetic folic acid has become an important source of folate in the era of mandatory folic acid fortification. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between total folate, natural folate and synthetic folic acid intakes and depressive symptoms among US adults. ME...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Zheng L,Yu X,Jiang W,Zhang D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Faecal bulk may play an important role in preventing a range of disorders of the large bowel, but as yet there is little information available on the relative faecal bulking capacities of various foods. Breakfast cereals are often promoted as a good source of potential bulk for 'inner health' because they provide diet...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Monro JA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Reports on the mortality and its contributing factors after vertebral fracture (VFx) has been scarce, and limited to prevalent VFx. In this paper, we have studied the factors influencing mortality after freshly diagnosed VFx. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN:759 subjects aged 78.8±8.5 years old with ...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Nakano T,Kuwabara A,Mizuta H,Tanaka K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The World Health Organization reported that inappropriate feeding in children is responsible for one-third of the cases of malnutrition. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of malnutrition and identify the relationship between feeding practices and malnutrition in children below 5 years, in 7 ...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Zhou H,Wang XL,Ye F,Zeng XL,Wang Y

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to develop cut-off values and evaluate the accuracy of body mass index (BMI) in the definition of obesity in the Thai population. A cross-sectional, epidemiologic study in 340 men and 507 women aged 50 +/- 16 yr (mean +/- SD; range: 20-84 yr), were sampled by stratified clustering sampl...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Pongchaiyakul C,Nguyen TV,Kosulwat V,Rojroongwasinkul N,Charoenkiatkul S,Pongchaiyakul C,Sanchaisuriya P,Rajatanavin R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Stunting during childhood is a common public health problem in Indonesia. Complementary food supplementation with a small quantity of lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNSs) can promote growth and prevent undernutrition. This study investigated the effects of the daily provision of SQ-LNSs ...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Muslihah N,Khomsan A,Briawan D,Riyadi H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to assess the influence of prolonged preoperative fasting on prognosis in elective surgery. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective, controlled study involving patients admitted to our surgical intensive care unit who underwent a gastrointestinal operation under general anes...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Zhou G,Zhu F,An Y,Qin L,Lv J,Zhao X,Shen J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From any perspective, whether it be Australia or other countries, the issue of risk and food is one that includes all sectors of the community. The expansion of information technology and globalisation is making society as a whole more knowledgeable and expectant of safer foods with minimal risk. There is risk in ever...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Sinclair MI,Savige GS,Dalais FS,Wahlqvist ML

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Nutrition is a fundamental component of care of critically ill children. Determining variation in nutritional practices within paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) allows for review and improvement of nutrition practices. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN:The aim was to survey the nutrition practic...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Wong JJ,Ong C,Han WM,Mehta NM,Lee JH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Patients undergoing chemotherapy often develop distressing adverse effects such as oral mucositis and diarrhea. Nutritional support with elemental diet is effective against various gastrointestinal complications and may exert protective effects against adverse effects induced by chemotherapy. ...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Okada T,Nakajima Y,Nishikage T,Ryotokuji T,Miyawaki Y,Hoshino A,Tokairin Y,Kawada K,Nagai K,Kawano T

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case-control study was conducted to investigate the association between the consumption of local common foods that are rich in vitamin A and the risk of lung cancer in Taiwan. A total of 301 incident lung cancer cases, 602 hospital controls, and 602 neighborhood controls were recruited. The consumption of 13 food it...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Jin YR,Lee MS,Lee JH,Hsu HK,Lu JY,Chao SS,Chen KT,Liou SH,Ger LP

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:For delivery of parenteral nutrition (PN), long-term central access is often required in infants with intestinal failure (IF). Compared to central venous catheters (CVCs), peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are less invasive, as they are smaller, and they can even be placed withou...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Huang J,Yu Q,Wen J,Yan W,Lu L,Tao Y,Cai W,Wang Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary prevention of type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes is now considered possible through adopting lifestyle changes. Population strategies for preventing diabetes are now being developed. The South Auckland Diabetes Project has developed a questionnaire to assess the impact of a diabetes awareness, exercis...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Simmons D,Mandell C,Fleming C,Gatland B,Leakehe L

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study an attempt has been made to know the food consumption and dietary intake of Sugalis, the largest tribal population of Andhra Pradesh, India. The sample consisted of 492 males and 474 females (drawn from 200 families) in the age group of 1-60 years. The 24-h recall diet survey revealed that the mean consu...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Reddy PP,Rao AP

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined variations in dietary intake, which were associated with differences in education, lifestyle and health behaviours of elderly men and women (n=305) in Beijing Twenty-four-hour dietary recalls were obtained through in-home interview. Nutrient analyses of the reported diets were carried out using the...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Wang Y,Roe DA

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The consumption of energy drinks containing sucrose and caffeine is increasing worldwide. Ten healthy women aged 18 to 22 years and fasted overnight were randomly allocated to a standardised dose of sucrose either as an "energy" drink (containing sucrose and caffeine) or lemonade on the first day and then crossed over...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Rush E,Schulz S,Obolonkin V,Simmons D,Plank L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The health status of Australia's indigenous people remains the worst of any subgroup within the population, and there is little evidence of any significant improvement over the past two decades, a situation unprecedented on a world scale. Compared with non-indigenous Australians, adult life expectancy is reduced by 15...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Shannon C

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional foods are foods that, by nature or design, can deliver benefits beyond that of sustenance. They bridge the traditional gap between food and drugs, offering consumers greater opportunity to take their health care into their own hands. Rapidly increasing knowledge of the physiological effects of nutrients and...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Howe PR

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Fast-food companies have been reproached for rising obesity levels due to aggressive marketing tactics targeted at children. They have countered that parents should be held responsible considering their critical role as nutritional gatekeepers. This study examined the comparative effects of me...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Lwin MO,Malik S,Ridwan H,Au CSS

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between tea consumption and bladder cancer has been confirmed in several animal studies, but one epidemiological study in 2001 showed no association between them. In order to provide an accurate assessment of this, we conducted a meta-analysis on tea consumption and bladder cancer risk. Studies were id...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Wu S,Li F,Huang X,Hua Q,Huang T,Liu Z,Liu Z,Zhang Z,Liao C,Chen Y,Shi Y,Zeng R,Feng M,Zhong X,Long Z,Tan W,Zhang X

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Vitamin B-12 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) decrease blood homocysteine (Hcy) concentrations. However, the combined effect of these nutrients on Hcy and ferritin, and C-reactive protein is limited and inconclusive. The objective was to examine the synergistic effect of vitamin B-12 in combination...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Huang T,Li K,Asimi S,Chen Q,Li D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malnutrition in hospitals often goes unrecognized. At present, no nutrition screening tool provides satisfactory re-sults in identifying nutritional risk. Most tools depend on weight and height as criteria for diagnosing malnutrition. Weight is not recorded in many patients and some tools are time-consuming. An inclus...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Komindrg S,Tangsermwong T,Janepanish P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00