ABSTRACT Background Nutrition is a significant modifiable risk factor for many illnesses. One often-cited barrier to diet change is the perceived cost of healthy food. While many diet diary templates exist, none have been developed to capture the data needed for calculating the cost of a diet consumed during a diet intervention study. Methods The […]
ABSTRACT Introduction Dietitians are increasingly called upon to address complex food systems challenges, including the transition to circular economies that support both human and planetary health. This reflexive perspective draws on a structured reflective process undertaken by the research team to explore how dietitians can apply their core competencies, such as critical thinking, evidence-based practice,
ABSTRACT Objective To identify the key behavioural determinants that influence dietary self-management among adults with CKD, using the Theoretical Domains Framework and Behaviour Change Wheel to guide development of practical dietary interventions for clinical practice and research trials. Methods A theory-informed secondary analysis of a published qualitative meta-synthesis that included 92 studies and 2924 adults
ABSTRACT Pre-pregnancy overweight or obesity delays the onset of lactogenesis II, posing an early barrier to achieving optimal infant nutrition and long-term health. However, the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms remain incompletely elucidated. This prospective cohort study conducted in China aimed to delineate the distinct pathways through which pre-pregnancy overweight/obesity, compared to normal body mass index (BMI),
ABSTRACT Human milk banks rely on voluntary donations from lactating individuals producing more milk than their baby needs, to make pasteurised donor human milk (PDHM) for preterm babies. Demand for PDHM is increasing, as is the need for donors. Few Australian studies have explored potential donors’ awareness and perceived feasibility of donating to a milk
ABSTRACT Severe acute malnutrition remains a major public health concern, yet a large proportion of affected children do not receive appropriate treatment. Understanding the barriers and associated factors is essential for informing targeted, context-specific interventions. A door-to-door screening campaign among children aged 6–59 months was conducted from May to September 2024 in Kersa (agrarian) and
ABSTRACT When facing challenging nutrition decisions, parents experience tension between their personal values and those they have for their child. These tensions a risk of leading to unhealthy nutrition decisions, particularly in disadvantaged environments where resources for healthy nutrition are scarcer. Prioritising one value over another, i.e., a ‘trade-off’ such as a child’s dietary health
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 01 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41430-026-01781-8 Association between nutrition knowledge and Mediterranean diet adherence in Israeli adults with type 2 diabetes European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 01 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41430-026-01781-8Association between nutrition knowledge and Mediterranean diet adherence in Israeli adults with type 2 diabetes Read More
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 4, August 2026. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 4, August 2026. Read More
ABSTRACT Introduction Emerging adult college students often experience poor diet quality (DQ) and rely heavily on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as sugary beverages, salty snacks, sweet snacks, and other calorie-dense, convenience foods. Meal kits, which provide pre-portioned ingredients and simple recipes, may offer a practical strategy to support healthier eating among emerging adults, yet their
