abstract：:Nutrition support programs that only focus upon better complementary feeding remain an insufficient means of limiting growth faltering in vulnerable populations of children. To determine if symptoms of acute infections correlate with the incidence of growth faltering in rural Malawian children, the associations betwee...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Weisz A,Meuli G,Thakwalakwa C,Trehan I,Maleta K,Manary M

更新日期：2011-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep related breathing disorders (SRBD) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality and weight loss is recommended to overweight or obese patients with SRBD. However, maintenance of weight loss is difficult to achieve and strategies for weight loss maintenance is needed. Orlistat is a pharmacologi...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Svendsen M,Tonstad S

更新日期：2011-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are several methods of assessing nutritional status in cancer of which serum albumin is one of the most commonly used. In recent years, the role of malnutrition as a predictor of survival in cancer has received considerable attention. As a result, it is reasonable to investigate whether serum albumin h...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Gupta D,Lis CG

更新日期：2010-12-22 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:Recommendations for daily dietary vegetable intake were increased in the 2005 USDA Dietary Guidelines as consumption of a diet rich in vegetables has been associated with lower risk of certain chronic health disorders including cardiovascular disease. However, vegetable consumption in the United States has d...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Shenoy SF,Kazaks AG,Holt RR,Chen HJ,Winters BL,Khoo CS,Poston WS,Haddock CK,Reeves RS,Foreyt JP,Gershwin ME,Keen CL

更新日期：2010-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:Breast milk contains lutein derived from the mother's diet. This carotenoid is currently not added to infant formula, which has a small and variable lutein content from innate ingredients. This study was conducted to compare the growth of infants fed lutein-fortified infant formula with that of in...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Capeding R,Gepanayao CP,Calimon N,Lebumfacil J,Davis AM,Stouffer N,Harris BJ

更新日期：2010-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inadequate protein intake is known to be deleterious in animals. Using WHO consensus documents for human nutrient requirements, the protein:energy ratio (P:E) of an adequate diet is > 5%. Cassava has a very low protein content. This study tested the hypothesis that Nigerian and Kenyan children consuming cass...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Stephenson K,Amthor R,Mallowa S,Nungo R,Maziya-Dixon B,Gichuki S,Mbanaso A,Manary M

更新日期：2010-02-26 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: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: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:The freshmen year of college is likely a critical period for risk of weight gain among young-adults. METHODS:A longitudinal observational study was conducted to examine changes in weight, dietary intake, and other health-related behaviors among first-year college students (n = 186) attending a public Univer...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Wengreen HJ,Moncur C

更新日期：2009-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parents who perceive common infant behaviors as formula intolerance-related often switch formulas without consulting a health professional. Up to one-half of formula-fed infants experience a formula change during the first six months of life. METHODS:The objective of this study was to assess discontinuance ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Berseth CL,Mitmesser SH,Ziegler EE,Marunycz JD,Vanderhoof J

更新日期：2009-06-19 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:Aging is a process associated with physiological changes such as in body composition, energy expenditure and physical activity. Data on energy and nutrient intake adequacy among elderly is important for disease prevention, health maintenance and program development. METHODS:This descriptive cross-sectional ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Risonar MG,Rayco-Solon P,Ribaya-Mercado JD,Solon JA,Cabalda AB,Tengco LW,Solon FS

更新日期：2009-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intra-articular hyaluronic acid represents a substantive addition to the therapeutic armamentarium in knee osteoarthritis. We examined the effect of dietary supplementation with a natural extract of chicken combs with a high content of hyaluronic acid (60%) (Hyal-Joint) (active test product, AP) on pain and ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Kalman DS,Heimer M,Valdeon A,Schwartz H,Sheldon E

更新日期：2008-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper aims to guide readers embarking on the complex literature in respect of childhood and adolescent obesity. It opens with a discussion of definitions of 'obesity' based on overall fat levels and the significance of fat distribution. This is followed by simple descriptions of the various techniques used to mea...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Sweeting HN

更新日期：2007-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gene-environment studies demonstrate variability in nutrient requirements depending upon individual variations in genes affecting nutrient metabolism and transport. This study investigated whether the inclusion of genetic information to personalize a patient's diet (nutrigenetics) could improve long term wei...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Arkadianos I,Valdes AM,Marinos E,Florou A,Gill RD,Grimaldi KA

更新日期：2007-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity develops when energy intake continuously exceeds energy expenditure, causing a fundamental chronic energy imbalance. Societal and behavioural changes over the last decades are held responsible for the considerable increase in sedentary lifestyles and inappropriate dietary patterns. The role of dietar...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Duvigneaud N,Wijndaele K,Matton L,Philippaerts R,Lefevre J,Thomis M,Delecluse C,Duquet W

更新日期：2007-09-21 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: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: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：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：:The benefits and risks of nutritional therapies in the prevention and management of infectious diseases in the developed world are reviewed. There is strong evidence that early enteral feeding of patients prevents infections in a variety of traumatic and surgical illnesses. There is, however, little support for simila...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Donabedian H

更新日期：2006-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of individuals with age-related cognitive impairment is rising dramatically in the UK and globally. There is considerable interest in the general hypothesis that improving the diet of older people may slow the progression of cognitive decline. To date, there has been little attention given to the possible p...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Dangour AD,Clemens F,Elbourne D,Fasey N,Fletcher AE,Hardy P,Holder GE,Huppert FA,Knight R,Letley L,Richards M,Truesdale A,Vickers M,Uauy R

更新日期：2006-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed countries. Twenty five percent of children in the US are overweight and 11% are obese. Overweight and obesity in childhood are known to have significant impact on both physical and psychological health. The mechanism of obesity development is not fully underst...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Dehghan M,Akhtar-Danesh N,Merchant AT

更新日期：2005-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The plant stanol ester margarine Benecol is a functional food that has been shown to lower effectively serum total and LDL-cholesterol. The purpose of this post-marketing study is to characterize users of plant stanol ester margarine with and without cardiovascular disease. METHODS:A cohort of plant stanol ...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Simojoki M,Luoto R,Uutela A,Rita H,Boice JD Jr,McLaughlin JK,Puska P

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor diet is thought to be a risk factor for many diseases, including age-related macular disease (ARMD), which is the leading cause of blind registration in those aged over 60 years in the developed world. The aims of this study were 1) to evaluate the dietary food intake of three subject groups: participan...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Bartlett H,Eperjesi F

更新日期：2004-09-28 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:To assess the nutrition knowledge of physicians on the basic effects of diet on blood lipids and lipoproteins. METHODS:Anonymous mailed dietary knowledge surveys to 6000 randomly selected physicians in the United States licensed in either Internal Medicine or Cardiology. RESULTS:Response rate: 16% (n = 639...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Flynn M,Sciamanna C,Vigilante K

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effects of isoflavones (soy phyto-estrogens) on serum total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and triglyceride (TG). METHODS:We searched electronic databases and included randomized trials with isoflavones interventions i...

journal_title：Nutrition journal

authors： Yeung J,Yu TF

更新日期：2003-11-19 00:00:00