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1. Adherence to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Dietary Pattern in Relation to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A Case–Control Study

Author:
Ardestani, Mohammad Emami; Onvani, Shokouh; Esmailzadeh, Ahmad; Feizi, Awat; Azadbakht, Leila
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 549-555
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet; ascorbic acid; case-control studies; cough; dietary fiber; eating habits; food frequency questionnaires; food intake; hospitals; lung function; patients; respiratory tract diseases; vitamin E; Iran
Abstract:
... Objective : This case–control study was designed to investigate the association between adherences to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in comparison to subjects without COPD. Design : This is a case–control study. Usual dietary intake was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Lung function was e ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1326858

2. Association between Serum Unmetabolized Folic Acid Concentrations and Folic Acid from Fortified Foods

Author:
Palchetti, Cecília Zanin; Paniz, Clóvis; de Carli, Eduardo; Marchioni, Dirce M.; Colli, Célia; Steluti, Josiane; Pfeiffer, Christine M.; Fazili, Zia; Guerra-Shinohara, Elvira Maria
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 572-578
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
adults; betaine; blood serum; choline; correlation; cross-sectional studies; flour; folic acid; food fortification; food intake; fortified foods; homocysteine; males; methionine; moieties; nutrients; pyridoxine; vitamin B deficiency; vitamin B12; wheat; women
Abstract:
... Objective : To investigate the association between serum unmetabolized folic acid (UMFA) concentrations and folic acid from fortified foods and nutrients known as dietary methyl-group donors (folate, methionine, choline, betaine and vitamins B2, B6 and B12) in participants exposed to mandatory fortification of wheat and maize flours with folic acid. Methods : Cross-sectional study carried out with ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1333929
PubMed:
28895788
PubMed Central:
PMC5697735

3. Determining Barriers to Use of Edible School Gardens in Illinois

Author:
Loftus, Lucy; Spaulding, Aslihan D.; Steffen, Richard; Kopsell, Dave; Nnakwe, Nweze
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 507-513
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
elementary schools; funding; gardens; population size; public schools; students; surveys; Illinois
Abstract:
... Objective : The objective of this study was to gather data regarding the awareness, perceived benefits, interest in, and barriers to establishment of edible school gardens in Illinois public schools. Method: Setting/Design : This study used an online survey design. Participants : Participants included Illinois public elementary school principals and superintendents. Variables measured : Region and ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1326323

4. Effect of a Short-Course Treatment with Synbiotics on Plasma p-Cresol Concentration in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Author:
Guida, Bruna; Cataldi, Mauro; Memoli, Andrea; Trio, Rossella; di Maro, Martina; Grumetto, Lucia; Capuano, Ivana; Federico, Stefano; Pisani, Antonio; Sabbatini, Massimo
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 586-591
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
albumins; blood glucose; blood lipids; dietary supplements; high performance liquid chromatography; intestinal microorganisms; kidney transplant; kidneys; males; nutritional intervention; p-cresol; patients; placebos; prognosis; renal function; Italy
Abstract:
... Objective : We evaluated whether a short-term course with synbiotics may lower plasma p-Cresol concentrations in kidney transplant patients (KTRs) who accumulate this uremic toxin both because of increased production by their dysbiotic gut microbiome and because of reduced elimination by the transplanted kidneys. Methods : Thirty-six KTRs (29 males, mean age 49.6 ± 9.1 years) with transplant vinta ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1334602

5. Effect of Green Tea on Plasma Adiponectin Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials

Author:
Haghighatdoost, Fahimeh; Nobakht M. Gh, B. Fatemeh; Hariri, Mitra
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 541-548
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
adiponectin; blood serum; body mass index; confidence interval; databases; green tea; ingestion; meta-analysis; models; placebos; randomized clinical trials; statistical analysis; systematic review
Abstract:
... Objective : Our objective was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of green tea on serum adiponectin concentration. Method : We searched PubMed, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and the Google Scholar databases up to November 2016. RCTs conducted among human adults studied the effects of green tea and green tea extract on serum adi ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1333470

6. Effect of Incorporating Bay Leaves in Cookies on Postprandial Glycemia, Appetite, Palatability, and Gastrointestinal Well-Being

Author:
Khan, Imran; Shah, Seema; Ahmad, Jamil; Abdullah, Aiman; Johnson, Stuart K.
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 514-519
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
appetite; bay (herb); blood glucose; breakfast; carbohydrates; cookies; cross-over studies; gastrointestinal system; glycemic effect; hedonic scales; low density lipoprotein cholesterol; noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; palatability; patients; test meals; triacylglycerols; wheat flour
Abstract:
... Background : Previous studies of patients with type 2 diabetes showed that capsules containing 1, 2, and 3 g of bay leaves lower fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and total cholesterol concentrations after 30 days of treatment. However, the acute effect of bay leaves on postprandial glycemic and appetite responses has not yet been determined. Objective : Th ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1326324

7. Effects of a Multispecies Probiotic Supplement on Bone Health in Osteopenic Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled Trial

Author:
Jafarnejad, Sadegh; Djafarian, Kurosh; Fazeli, Mohammad Reza; Yekaninejad, Mir Saeed; Rostamian, Abdolrahman; Keshavarz, Seyed Ali
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 497-506
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
alkaline phosphatase; biomarkers; blood serum; bone density; bone metabolism; calcium; clinical trials; collagen; crosslinking; dietary supplements; hips; interleukins; lumbar spine; osteocalcin; osteopenia; osteoporosis; parathyroid hormone; patients; placebos; postmenopause; probiotics; tumor necrosis factor-alpha; vitamin D; women
Abstract:
... Objective : The development of alternative approaches to prevent and/or treat osteoporosis, as a chronic progressive bone disease, is being considered currently. Among dietary supplements, probiotics may have favorable effects on bone metabolism. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a multispecies probiotic supplementation on bone biomarkers and bone density in osteopeni ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1318724

8. Efficacy of Folic Acid Therapy in Patients with Hyperhomocysteinemia

Author:
Tian, Huizi; Tian, Dandan; Zhang, Chengda; Wang, Wenhua; Wang, Lianke; Ge, Mengying; Hou, Quanliang; Zhang, Weidong
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 528-532
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
blood sampling; compliance; folic acid; homocysteine; patients; prospective studies; risk factors; stroke; therapeutics
Abstract:
... Background : Increased plasma homocysteine (Hcy) levels are a risk factor for stroke and can be reduced with folic acid therapy. Therefore, it is extremely important for patients with hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) to obtain the normal level of Hcy after folate intervention. Thus far, few studies have reported the effective rate defined as percentage of patients who achieved normal plasma Hcy levels ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1330162

9. Family Consumer Behaviors, Adolescent Prediabetes and Diabetes in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007–2010)

Author:
Nagarajan, Sairaman; Khokhar, Aditi; Holmes, Danielle Sweetnam; Chandwani, Sheenu
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 520-527
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; adolescents; bivariate analysis; confidence interval; consumer behavior; diabetes; education; females; food availability; glucose tolerance; glycohemoglobin; healthy diet; income; issues and policy; models; national surveys; nationalities and ethnic groups; nutritional intervention; odds ratio; physical activity; regression analysis; risk factors; supermarkets
Abstract:
... Background : Prediabetes or diabetes (characterized by hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] levels ≥ 5.7 gm%) has been associated with numerous long-term complications. Family consumer behaviors are important risk factors that lead to impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes. However, few studies have studied the association between the family consumer environment and prediabetes and diabetes in adolescents. Obje ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1327828

10. Food Stabilizing Antioxidants Increase Nutrient Bioavailability in the in Vitro Model

Author:
Mika, Magdalena; Wikiera, Agnieszka; Antończyk, Anna; Grabacka, Maja
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 579-585
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
absorption; alpha-tocopherol; antioxidants; bioavailability; butter; butylated hydroxytoluene; cholesterol; diet; flavanols; glucose; green tea; human cell lines; intestinal mucosa; lipid peroxidation; malondialdehyde; models; obesity; risk; secretion
Abstract:
... Objective : We investigated whether antioxidants may enhance bioavailability of lipids and carbohydrates and therefore increase the risk of obesity development. Methods : We tested how supplementation with antioxidants (0.01% butylated hydroxytoluene [BHT], α-tocopherol, and green tea catechins) of a diet containing butter and wheat bread affects bioavailability of fats and carbohydrates. The abso ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1333930

11. Future Doctors' Perceptions about Incorporating Nutrition into Standard Care Practice

Author:
Schoendorfer, Niikee; Gannaway, Deanne; Jukic, Katherine; Ulep, Robin; Schafer, Jennifer
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 565-571
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
attitudes and opinions; chronic diseases; counseling; diet counseling; food intake; food records; lifestyle; nutrition assessment; nutrition education; nutrition information; patient care; patients; physicians; questionnaires; risk; students; surgery
Abstract:
... Objective : The increasing prevalence of chronic disease has been largely attributed to long-term poor nutrition and lifestyle choices. This study investigates the attitudes of our future physicians toward nutrition and the likelihood of incorporating nutrition principles into current treatment protocols. Methods: Setting : The setting of this study was an Australian university medical school. Sub ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1333928

12. General Lack of Correlations between Age and Signs of the Metabolic Syndrome in Subjects with Non-diabetic Fasting Glucose Values

Author:
Preuss, Harry G.; Mrvichin, Nate; Clouatre, Dallas; Bagchi, Debasis; Preuss, Jeffrey M.; Perricone, Nicholas V.; Swaroop, Anand; Kaats, Gilbert R.
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 556-564
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
C-reactive protein; adverse effects; alanine transaminase; aspartate transaminase; body weight; cross-sectional studies; diastolic blood pressure; glucose; high density lipoprotein cholesterol; insulin; insulin resistance; leukocyte count; leukocytes; metabolic syndrome; patients; risk factors; systolic blood pressure; triacylglycerols
Abstract:
... Background : Insulin resistance and advancing age are well-recognized risk factors for metabolic syndrome. Recent reports indicate that fasting glucose levels in non-diabetic patients correlate appropriately with the development of certain elements in metabolic syndrome, which suggest a cause–effect relationship with insulin resistance. Objective : The present investigation assessed whether a sign ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1322545

13. Whole Red Grape Juice Reduces Blood Pressure at Rest and Increases Post-exercise Hypotension

Author:
Neto, Manoel Miranda; da Silva, Taís F.; de Lima, Fabiano F.; Siqueira, Thibério M. Q.; Toscano, Lydiane T.; de Moura, Stephanney K. M. S. F.; Silva, Alexandre S.
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2017 v.36 no.7 pp. 533-540
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
blood pressure; exercise; grape juice; heart rate; hypertension; hypotension; men; women
Abstract:
... Objective : The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of whole red grape juice (juice) on blood pressure (BP) at rest and on the magnitude of post-exercise hypotension (PEH). Methods : This double-blind, randomized controlled study was performed with 26 individuals with hypertension (40 to 59 years old) who were divided into experimental (n = 14) and control (n = 12) groups. Subsequen ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1331385