Abstract Introduction Herbs and spices have been used in cooking and food preparation to add flavour and aroma for centuries. However, many herbs and spices are also associated with a number of health benefits. Despite this, little is known about the types and frequency of use of herbs and spices in Australian households. Therefore, the […]
Abstract Background The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased worldwide, including among children. Maternal schooling has been associated with children’s UPF consumption. The present study examined the interaction between maternal schooling and child age in the association with UPF consumption in Brazilian children <5 years. Methods The Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019) is
Twin pregnancies present unique challenges in maternal healthcare. However, current guidelines primarily address singleton pregnancies, resulting in a knowledge gap regarding their specific metabolic and dieta… Twin pregnancies present unique challenges in maternal healthcare. However, current guidelines primarily address singleton pregnancies, resulting in a knowledge gap regarding their specific metabolic and dieta… Read More
The objective of this cohort study was to assess the predictive value of main arterial markers for cardiovascular death in middle-aged subjects with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The objective of this cohort study was to assess the predictive value of main arterial markers for cardiovascular death in middle-aged subjects with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Read More
The existing literature indicates that oleic acid (OA) is the most prevalent monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) in both diet and plasma, known for its beneficial impact on insulin resistance and inflammation. H… The existing literature indicates that oleic acid (OA) is the most prevalent monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) in both diet and plasma, known for
Nutrients, Vol. 16, Pages 4182: Nutrient Supplements for Young Children and Mothers’ Self Medication with Over-the-Counter Drugs During the COVID-19 Pandemic Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu16234182 Authors: Esin Aydın Aksoy Bahar Güçiz Doğan Sıddıka Songül Yalçın Background: The restriction of access to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in self-medication. This study
Abstract Background Dietary modification is an important component of chronic kidney disease (CKD) management. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of people with earlier-stage CKD living in rural Australia about the role of dietary intervention in their health and access to dietetic care. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 people
Abstract Background When premature infants cannot receive their own mother’s milk, donor human milk (DHM) is the first-line recommended option, with growing demand for DHM use outside of neonatal units. To meet the potential need, we need to consider whether DHM supply can increase. This study aimed to explore the reasons that prevent women who
Understanding modifiable barriers to human milk donation in the United Kingdom Read More »
Nutrients, Vol. 16, Pages 4181: Beyond Nutritional Treatment: Effects of Fitwalking on Physical Capacity and Intestinal Barrier Integrity in BMI-Stratified IBS Patients Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu16234181 Authors: Antonella Bianco Francesco Russo Laura Prospero Giuseppe Riezzo Isabella Franco Benedetta D’Attoma Antonia Ignazzi Nicola Verrelli Claudia Beatrice Bagnato Francesco Goscilo Domenica Mallardi Michele Linsalata Caterina Bonfiglio Pasqua Letizia
Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, Volume 49, Issue 12, Page 1622-1635, December 2024. Resistance training (RT) promotes skeletal muscle (Skm) hypertrophy, increases muscular strength, and improves metabolic health. Whether changes in fat-free mass (FFM; a surrogate marker of muscle hypertrophy) moderate RT-induced improvements in glucose homeostasis has not been determined, despite extensive research on the
