Abstract:
:Cancer statistics provided by the Singapore Cancer Registry and a series of diet-related studies carried out in Singapore since 1985 were reviewed. Incidence rates for cancers in various Chinese populations are compared. In terms of Singaporean diet a possible protective effect of soyabean products against female breast cancer is highlighted.
journal_name
Asia Pac J Clin Nutrjournal_title
Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutritionauthors
Lee HPsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1994-09-01 00:00:00pages
99-102issue
3eissn
0964-7058issn
1440-6047journal_volume
3pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Item non-responses are frequently encountered in mailed food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) in epidemiological studies. The effects of item non-responses in a FFQ on presumed nutrient intake and subject classifications were examined in this study of a male cancer cohort in Korea. A semi-quantitative FFQ was developed...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2006-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::In Britain, there are large regional differences in mortality rates from coronary heart disease which can not be explained by established risk factors such as elevated levels of blood cholesterol or high blood pressure. These regional differences can to a large extent be explained by a cluster of inter-related factors...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1993-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The aim of this study was to determine the acute and chronic effects of low doses of long chain (LC) n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (<100 mg per day) on plasma LC n-3 PUFA levels using a novel delivery form; bread containing microencapsulated tuna oil (MTO). Six omnivores (three men and three women) participat...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1440-6047.2002.00309.x
更新日期:2002-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::D-lactic acidosis is a rare complication in children with short bowel syndrome. It results from fermentation of dietary carbohydrate by luminal bacteria in the small bowel caused by bacterial overgrowth. We present the case of a 14-year-old boy who had been diagnosed with short bowel syndrome from surgical treatment o...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2005-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The purpose of this study was to develop and cross-validate anthropometric equations for the estimation of appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) in Chinese adults. A total of 763 adults aged 18-69 years (345 men and 418 women) were recruited from residents living in four regions (Jinan, Guangzhou, Xi'an and Chengdu)...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The main aim of this study was to validate the use of the Caucasian-based knee height equations for predicting stature of Chinese elderly subjects and to compare the predicted height to those estimated by equations derived from elderly subjects of Chinese origin. The study was performed by a survey by measurement of c...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1440-6047.2000.00158.x
更新日期:2000-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Our aim was to compare the effects of intravenous, enteral, and enteral plus intravenous supplemented glutamine on plasma transferrin, nitrogen balance, and creatinine/height index in septic patients with malnutrition. Blood and urine samples were collected for transferrin, urea and creatinine measurements. Samples, S...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.6133/apjcn.2014.23.1.11
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The purpose of this study is to understand nutrition knowledge, attitude, and behavior in Taiwanese adults. Results indicated that adults' knowledge on 'relationship between diet and disease' and 'comparison of foods in terms of specific nutrients' is acceptable. However, they lack knowledge on 'daily serving requirem...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Many studies in Asia have demonstrated that Asian populations may require lower cut-off levels for body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference to define obesity and abdominal obesity respectively, compared to western populations. Optimal cut-off levels for body mass index and waist circumference were determined to a...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Recent data indicate a rise in obesity both in children and adolescents in developing countries. The overall prevalence of overweight/obesity in urban children in New Delhi has shown an increase from 16% in 2002 to about 24% in 2006-2007. Our recent data show that the prevalence among adolescent children was 29% in pr...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The present study was undertaken in two backward districts namely Phulbani and Sundargarh, of Orissa State, India, to study operational aspects of the distribution programme of iron fortified salt (IFS), and the extent of any overlap with the ongoing National Nutritional Anaemia Control Programme (NNACP) and possible ...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1992-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Phosphorus homeostasis is determined by dietary intake, intestinal absorption, and renal tubular reabsorption of phosphorus. Serum fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) is considered to be a sensitive early biomarker of disordered phosphorus metabolism in both patients with chronic kidney diseases and healthy subjects....
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.6133/apjcn.092015.22
更新日期:2016-01-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate waist-to-height ratio (WTHR), waist girth and body mass index (BMI) as predictors of cardiovascular risk factors in Australian Aborigines. DESIGN:Indices were examined as predictors of mean blood pressures (BP), blood lipids, glucose, insulin and as predictors of hypertension, decreased HDL-chole...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2007-01-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1440-6047.2002.00284.x
更新日期:2002-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The possibility of improving iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) in school children in Khon Kaen province was investigated during the period of 1 year, using an operational research approach. Four schools in Pupaman and Srichompu districts, namely Ban Khoa Wong, Na Fai Witaya, Ban Pa Num Tieng and Ban Non Khom, were sele...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1998-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The favourable effects of coffee on liver enzymes have been reported worldwide. This study investigated the association between coffee consumption and serum aminotransferase concentration in Korean adults. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN:Data were obtained from the fourth and fifth Korea National He...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.6133/apjcn.092015.36
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::In protracted and recurrent conflict, Vietnamese people have learned to minimize food insecurity through governance, mutual social responsibility, infrastructure development, ecological sensitivity, agricultural diversification and emphasis on family needs and traditional food patterns. Drawing on this experience, in ...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1998-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:
更新日期:2006-01-01 00:00:00
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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.6133/apjcn.032017.11
更新日期:2017-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.6133/apjcn.2013.22.3.07
更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Observational studies suggest nut consumption is inversely associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer. In addition to being rich in several vitamins and minerals, unsaturated fatty acids, and fiber, tree nuts and peanuts contain numerous phytochemicals that may contribute to promoting health an...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2008-01-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1440-6047.2000.00200.x
更新日期:2000-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The aim of this study was to investigate prevalences of hyperuricemia and the metabolic syndrome (MS) in the Hangzhou population, and the relationship between serum uric acid and the MS. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 4155 subjects (2614 men and 1541 women) aged 20-80 years, recruited through a health che...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Iron homeostasis abnormalities are associated with insulin resistance (IR), but studies on such associations in children and adolescents are limited and have contrasting results. The purpose of this study was to determine the associations between indicators of iron status and IR, and assesse i...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.6133/apjcn.201912_28(4).0019
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Dietary patterns have been linked to the risk of obesity in adults but little is known about such a link in young children. To examine the association between dietary patterns, nutrient intake and obesity in a representative population of preschool children in Australia. METHODS AND STUDY DES...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.6133/apjcn.032017.19
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Epidemiologic findings are inconsistent concerning the association of endometrial cancer risk with alcohol consumption. Therefore, we conduct a meta-analysis of studies that assessed the association of alcohol consumption and the risk of endometrial cancer. A systematic literature search up to April 2010 was performed...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the predictive value of high body mass index (H-BMI) on the survival of patients with esophageal cancer (EC) after curative esophagectomy. METHODS:Studies were systematically identified to investigate the relationship between overweight and obese (H-BMI) and clinical outcomes in EC patients tr...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.6133/apjcn.2015.24.3.05
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Serum vitamin D influences cellular immunity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, particularly in under-five children. Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency as well as tuberculosis (TB) are highly prevalent in Indonesia. This study described the association of serum vitamin D in the incidence o...
journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.6133/apjcn.062017.s2
更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00