ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess health-related QOL in tube-fed patients, Zeng’s Tube-feeding Index (ZTI). Methods Expert consultations, patient interviews, and literature reviews were used to design the draft items. Four rounds of expert and patient review were conducted to refine the items. A preliminary survey was conducted […]
ABSTRACT Background Carotenoids are pigments abundant in fruits and vegetables and can be measured in plasma and skin. This study aimed to evaluate associations between carotenoid intake, assessed by self-reported usual diet against plasma carotenoid and skin yellowness concentrations in Australian adults (n = 50, aged 39.3 ± 15.4 years, 68% female). Methods Dietary carotenoid intakes were quantified using
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to examine the effects of mindfulness-based dietary intervention on body weight and eating behaviors in obese individuals. Methods In total, 35 obese participants were randomized into the diet+mindfulness (n = 18) and diet (n = 17) groups. Participants in the diet group received only an individualized diet program, whereas those in the diet+mindfulness group
ABSTRACT Background Person-centred care impacts individual and organisational outcomes in rehabilitation and nutrition services. However, there is little evidence regarding person-centred nutrition and mealtime care within rehabilitation settings. We aimed to develop a conceptual model to guide nutrition and mealtime care in rehabilitation, focusing on factors associated with person-centred care and interprofessional practice. Methods Employing
Suboptimal caregiver diets, food insecurity, caregiver under- and overnutrition, anaemia and low vitamin B6 status were associated with less responsive caregiving and fewer opportunities for early learning. Interventions aimed at enhancing nurturing care should consider both caregiver and child nutrition as potential targets to improve outcomes for both children and their caregivers. ABSTRACT Research on
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Early supplementation with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in preterm or low birth weight infants shows limited impact on short-term neurodevelopment but may reduce the risk of intellectual disability. These findings highlight potential benefits and underscore the need for further research on long-term outcomes and optimal supplementation protocols. ABSTRACT Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) supplementation on
Prior efforts to understand the determinants of breastfeeding have heavily focused on women themselves. This qualitative analysis identified key facilitators and barriers to strengthening the supportive environment for optimal breastfeeding practices in Nigeria. Future interventions must take a multi-level multi-component approach, involving family elders, religious leaders and health system strengthening. ABSTRACT Breastfeeding is the optimal
Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 2037: Targeting Metabolic Syndrome with a Pre-Conception True-Couples-Based Lifestyle Intervention: A Pre-Post Mixed-Methods Evaluation Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu17122037 Authors: Sundus Nizamani Catherine R. Knight-Agarwal Li Li Alexandria N. Mekanna Rosemary Anne McFarlane Background/Objectives: Metabolic syndrome (Mets) risk is influenced by both parents’ preconception lifestyle, yet most interventions target individuals rather than couples.
Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 2038: Acute Malnutrition in Under-Five Children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Risk Factors and Implications for Dietary Quality Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu17122038 Authors: Meshack Mzamani Mathosi Lindiwe Priscilla Cele Mmampedi Mathibe Perpetua Modjadji Background/Objectives: Despite ongoing national interventions, pockets of acute malnutrition persist in rural settings of South Africa, contributing to disproportionate rates
Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 2039: The Influence of Solar-Simulated UV Radiation on Circulating 25(OH)D3, 24,25(OH)2D3 and Their Ratio in Younger and Older Adults Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu17122039 Authors: Oktawia P. Borecka Jonathan C. Y. Tang William D. Fraser Lesley E. Rhodes Ann R. Webb Background: In addition to the well-known vitamin D metabolites 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2D,
