abstract：:Elderly Greek-born Australians (GA) consistently show lower rates of all-cause and CVD mortality compared with Australian-born. Paradoxically, however, this is in spite of a higher prevalence of CVD risk factors. This paper reviews the findings from the Food Habits in Later Life (FHILL) study, other studies on Greek m...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Kouris-Blazos A,Itsiopoulos C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overweight and obesity prevalence among children is increasing globally. Health promoting school policy has been initiated in Thailand to tackle this problem. The schools that best conduct obesity management programs are rated as diamond level health promoting schools (DLHPS). However, the methods used by these school...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Phaitrakoon J,Powwattana A,Lagampan S,Klaewkla J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical practice guidelines recommend objective nutritional assessments in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients but were developed while referencing to a North-American population. Specific recommendations for assessing muscle mass were suggested (mid-arm circumference, MAC; corrected mid-arm musc...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Teo BW,Toh QC,Chan XW,Xu H,Li JL,Lee EJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Financial restraints and poverty lead to poor diets and poor health outcomes. Limited research shows that socioeconomic status is related to home availability of certain foods. However, studies in this area have used different socio-economic indicators, which may not equally influence eating-related behaviors. Using m...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Wilson R,Gearry RB,Grant E,Pearson J,Skidmore PM

更新日期：2014-01-01 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

abstract：:This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of hyperuricemia in Chinese type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with central obesity. A multicentric hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Guangdong Province between August 2011 and March 2012. At each hospital, Chinese T2DM patients with c...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Wang J,Chen RP,Lei L,Song QQ,Zhang RY,Li YB,Yang C,Lin SD,Chen LS,Wang YL,Zhao F,Liang GX,Hu BC,Lin JC,Cai DH

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Preoperative 12.6% oral carbohydrate loading is an element of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol aimed at alleviating postoperative insulin resistance; however, in Japan, beverages with 18% carbohydrate content are generally used for preoperative carbohydrate loading. We investigated the effect of 18%...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Tamura T,Yatabe T,Kitagawa H,Yamashita K,Hanazaki K,Yokoyama M

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Existing Australian diet quality indices have assumed links to health outcomes but their validity for this has not been reported. We extend the features of existing indices for Australian adults by constructing a new diet quality index (Aussie-DQI) using the national dietary guidelines linked to the Australia National...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Zarrin R,Ibiebele TI,Marks GC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hair mineral analysis using an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer as a method of estimating body fat percentage (BF%) was investigated. Body fat percentage of 24 healthy Japanese, aged 20-27 years, was measured using a hand-held impedance analyzer (BF%IMP). X-ray (Kα-ray) intensities of sulfur, chlorine, potassium, calci...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Uetake K,Tanaka T

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Some studies, that consider polymorphisms of the apolipoprotein B (APOB) gene as risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), have reported discordant results. The aim of the present study was to search for associations between plasma lipid profiles with the DNA Xba I polymorphism of the APOB gene in CAD patients d...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Gallegos-Arreola MP,Valdez Y,Zúñiga-Corona M,Figuera LE,Arnaud-López L,Robles-Cervantes JA,González-Ortiz M,Martínez-Abundis E,Puebla-Pérez AM,Zúñiga-González GM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a review article telling a 50-years old story about the studies on selenium deficiency and Keshan disease in China, an endemic heart disease with high case-fatality, as an example of translational research. Extensive cross-sectional epidemiological studies showed that low selenium concentrations in cereal grai...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Chen J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Nutritional states of Japanese patients with liver cirrhosis have recently shown great diversity, some show protein energy malnutrition and others excessive nutrition and obesity. For there to be adequate guidance regarding dietary treatment, it is important that a patient's current nutritional state be ...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Yasutake K,Bekki M,Ichinose M,Ikemoto M,Fujino T,Ryu T,Wada Y,Takami Y,Saitsu H,Kohjima M,Fukuizumi K,Nakashima M,Nakamuta M,Enjoji M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effectiveness of soy isoflavones to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women is controversial. While consumption of soy in Vietnam is very high, we recently reported a prevalence of osteoporosis comparable to that of many Western populations. In the present study, we analyzed the isoflavone content of soy drink p...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Nguyen HT,Pourian M,Bystrom B,Dahlin I,Duc PT,Nguyen TV,von Schoultz B,Hirschberg AL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The socio-economic status in Vietnam has developed during the past decades. People become busier for work, and thus they do not have enough time to prepare meal for their children. The school meal program, organized by Department of Education, was first implemented at a kindergarten in 1977, which has been extended to...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Le DS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity and homocysteine (tHcy) are important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Plasma omega-3 fatty acids (ω-3 FAs) and omega-6 fatty acids (ω-6 FAs) are essential fatty acids with diverse biological effects in human health and disease. We have investigated the relation of plasma ω-3 FAs and ω-6 FAs lev...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Mehmetoglu I,Yerlikaya FH,Kurban S,Polat H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated community attitudes to fast food companies' sponsorship of community events. The aim was to inform future efforts to introduce greater restrictions on these marketing activities to reduce child obesity. While previous research has focused on the sponsorship of sporting events, the present study...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Pettigrew S,Pescud M,Rosenberg M,Ferguson R,Houghton S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phosphorus and calcium are essential for bone health. There is a concern that a low calcium/phosphorus intake ratio resulting from low calcium intake coupled with high phosphorus intake may have a negative effect on bone mineral status, especially in Western countries. The objective of this study was to examine cross-...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Ito S,Ishida H,Uenishi K,Murakami K,Sasaki S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dietary guidelines based on 5 food groups was used as a main nutrition education tool until 1996 when food based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) were promoted after 2 years of formulation and development. These FBDGs for the general population were designed to promote desirable and culturally acceptable eating behavior. Th...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Sirichakwal PP,Sranacharoenpong K,Tontisirin K

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Japan, γ-carboxylation of blood coagulation factors is the basis for determining adequate intake (AI) for vitamin K in Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) issued in 2010. Recently, vitamin K is also known to be essential for preventing fracture. In this study, relative susceptibility of liver and bone to vitamin K def...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Kuwabara A,Fujii M,Kawai N,Tozawa K,Kido S,Tanaka K

更新日期：2011-01-01 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

authors： Sun Q,Xu L,Zhou B,Wang Y,Jing Y,Wang B

更新日期：2011-01-01 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

authors： Wen X,Wang M,Jiang CM,Zhang YM

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess a nutrition risk screening tool amongst Maori and non-Maori of advanced age. METHOD:A cross sectional feasibility study was conducted in three North Island locations. One hundred and eight community-living residents aged 75- 85 years were assessed for nutrition risk using 'the validated questionnaire 'Se...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Wham CA,Dyall L,Teh RO,Kerse NM

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adequate weight gain in pregnancy is essential for the health of the mother and developing fetus. However, a woman's self-beliefs regarding body shape and weight gain may become a driving force toward unnecessary dietary restriction during pregnancy. In order to assess the current status of self-beliefs, attitudes tow...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Takimoto H,Mitsuishi C,Kato N

更新日期：2011-01-01 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

authors： Lin W,Hang CM,Yang HC,Hung MH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of this study was to determine the variables associated with intention to consume soy products and identify key variables that could be used as targets in soy nutrition education and consumption promotion. A pre/post-test survey was used during a three session class focused on diabetes that discu...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Li S,Camp S,Finck J,Winter M,Chapman-Novakofski K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition screening is a process used to quickly identify those who may be at risk of malnutrition so that a full nutrition assessment and appropriate nutrition intervention can be provided. While many nutrition screening tools have been developed, few have been evaluated for use in older adults in the community setti...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Phillips MB,Foley AL,Barnard R,Isenring EA,Miller MD

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Omega 3 fatty acids have healthcare benefits, but their absorption characteristics are not well defined, particularly for strategies to improve their bioavailability. We performed a double blind study comparing the bioavailability of 20% eicosapentaenoic acid in 4.5 grams of: natural triglyceride, reconstituted trigly...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Wakil A,Mir M,Mellor DD,Mellor SF,Atkin SL

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the relationship between dietary intake of minerals and the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a case-control study was conducted in central Japan. A total of 278 referred patients (244 men and 34 women) aged 50-75 years with COPD diagnosed within the past four years and 340 community...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Hirayama F,Lee AH,Oura A,Mori M,Hiramatsu N,Taniguchi H

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored the association between dietary habits and overweight and obesity in adolescents from Xi'an City, China. A cross-sectional sample of 1804 adolescents was recruited in 2004 from 30 junior high schools in six districts of Xi'an City, northwest China. Weight and height was measured and eating habits a...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Li M,Dibley MJ,Sibbritt DW,Yan H

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：:In many Asian countries, overweight and obese children are sometimes considered healthier than their underweight or normal weight counterparts. Using Taiwan as an example, this research aims to examine the relationship between inappropriate weight and self-rated health (SRH) for adolescents, and inappropriate weight a...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Pu C,Chou YJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mandatory fortification of bread with iodised salt is proposed to address the re-emergence of iodine deficiency in Australia and New Zealand. The impacts of fortification require baseline data of iodine status among vulnerable sectors of the population. OBJECTIVE:To assess the iodine status of healthy women...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Charlton KE,Yeatman HR,Houweling F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess stunting and zinc deficiency among primary school children in north rural area of Jiangsu Province with low soil zinc concentrations, eastern part of China. METHODS:Two data collection rounds were conducted. In the first data collection round, 2268 primary school children aged 6-9 years were includ...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Qin Y,Melse-Boonstra A,Zhao J,Wu M,Hu X,Kok FJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 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

authors： Cai Z,Xu X,Wu X,Zhou C,Li D

更新日期：2009-01-01 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

authors： Zaher ZM,Zambari R,Pheng CS,Muruga V,Ng B,Appannah G,Onn LT

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is important to elucidate the dietary factors contributing to the development of metabolic syndrome among middle-aged women to better prevent and manage the syndrome. The objective was to determine the relationship between dietary intake and metabolic syndrome in urban Babolian middle-aged women. Systematic random ...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Delavar MA,Lye MS,Khor GL,Hassan ST,Hanachi P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a follow-up study to an investigation on the prevalence of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies among Vietnamese primary schoolchildren. A total of 454 children aged 7 to 8 years attending three primary schools in the Northern delta province of Vietnam were either provided with regular milk, milk fortif...

journal_title：Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

authors： Lien do TK,Nhung BT,Khan NC,Hop le T,Nga NT,Hung NT,Kiers J,Shigeru Y,te Biesebeke R

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00