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1. Application of the Healthy Eating Index-2010 to the hunger relief system

Author:
Nanney, Marilyn S; Grannon, Katherine Y; Cureton, Colin; Hoolihan, Courtney; Janowiec, Mark; Wang, Qi; Warren, Cael; King, Robert P
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2906-2914
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
decision making; fatty acids; food banks; fruits; healthy diet; healthy eating habits; hunger; nutritive value; observational studies; plant proteins; protein content; protein sources; refined grains; seafoods; seasonal variation; sodium; vegetables; whole grain foods; Minnesota
Abstract:
... To demonstrate the feasibility of applying the Healthy Eating Index-2010 (HEI-2010) to the hunger relief setting, specifically by assessing the nutritional quality of foods ordered by food shelves (front-line food provider) from food banks (warehouse of foods). This Healthy FOOD (Feedback On Ordering Decisions) observational study used electronic invoices detailing orders made by 269 food shelves ...
DOI:
10.1017/S136898001600118X
PubMed:
27221768

2. Breast-feeding perceptions, beliefs and experiences of Marshallese migrants: an exploratory study

Author:
Scott, Allison; Shreve, Marilou; Ayers, Britni; McElfish, Pearl Anna
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 3007-3016
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
breast feeding; breast milk; children; employment; females; focus groups; food and nutrition programs; infants; milk; milk production; mothers; nutritive value; surveys; women; Arkansas; Marshall Islands
Abstract:
... To determine perceptions, beliefs and experiences affecting breast-feeding in Marshallese mothers residing in Northwest Arkansas, USA. A qualitative, exploratory study using a brief survey and focus groups. Marshallese women, 18 years or older who had a child under 7 years of age, were included in the study. Community-based organization in Northwest Arkansas. The majority of mothers viewed breast ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001221
PubMed:
27230629

3. Can a dietary quality score derived from a short-form FFQ assess dietary quality in UK adult population surveys?

Author:
Cleghorn, Christine L; Harrison, Roger A; Ransley, Joan K; Wilkinson, Shan; Thomas, James; Cade, Janet E
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2915-2923
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
adults; consumer surveys; cross-sectional studies; diet recall; fat intake; fatty fish; fruits; healthy diet; nutritional adequacy; sugars; vegetables; England
Abstract:
... To devise a measure of diet quality from a short-form FFQ (SFFFQ) for population surveys. To validate the SFFFQ against an extensive FFQ and a 24 h diet recall. Population-based cross-sectional survey. East Leeds and Bolton in Northern England. Adults (n 1999) were randomly selected from lists of those registered with a general practitioner in the study areas, contacted by mail and asked to comple ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001099
PubMed:
27181696

4. Costing ‘healthy’ food baskets in Australia – a systematic review of food price and affordability monitoring tools, protocols and methods

Author:
Lewis, Meron; Lee, Amanda
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2872-2886
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
Dietary Guidelines; affordability; data collection; databases; fiscal policy; food prices; foods; healthy diet; household income; households; monitoring; sampling; surveys; systematic review; Australia
Abstract:
... To undertake a systematic review to determine similarities and differences in metrics and results between recently and/or currently used tools, protocols and methods for monitoring Australian healthy food prices and affordability. Electronic databases of peer-reviewed literature and online grey literature were systematically searched using the PRISMA approach for articles and reports relating to h ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016002160
PubMed:
27609696

5. Dietary selenium intake and mortality in two population-based cohort studies of 133 957 Chinese men and women

Author:
Sun, Jiang-Wei; Shu, Xiao-Ou; Li, Hong-Lan; Zhang, Wei; Gao, Jing; Zhao, Long-Gang; Zheng, Wei; Xiang, Yong-Bing
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2991-2998
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
Chinese people; adults; cohort studies; interviews; men; mortality; neoplasms; selenium; women; women's health; China
Abstract:
... To investigate the potential influence of dietary Se intake on mortality among Chinese populations. We prospectively evaluated all-cause, CVD and cancer mortality risks associated with dietary Se intake in participants of the Shanghai Women’s Health Study (SWHS) and the Shanghai Men’s Health study (SMHS). Dietary Se intake was assessed by validated FFQ during in-person interviews. Cox proportional ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001130
PubMed:
27197889

6. Diet quality before or during pregnancy and the relationship with pregnancy and birth outcomes: the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

Author:
Gresham, Ellie; Collins, Clare E; Mishra, Gita D; Byles, Julie E; Hure, Alexis J
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2975-2983
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
Australians; beans; children; diet; energy intake; epidemiological studies; fruits; gestational diabetes; hypertension; longitudinal studies; low birth weight; nutritional adequacy; nuts; pregnancy outcome; questionnaires; regression analysis; risk reduction; vegetables; women; women's health
Abstract:
... To assess whether diet quality before or during pregnancy predicts adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes in a sample of Australian women. The Dietary Questionnaire for Epidemiological Studies was used to calculate diet quality using the Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS) methodology modified for pregnancy. A population-based cohort participating in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001245
PubMed:
27238757

7. Gender difference in the association between food away-from-home consumption and body weight outcomes among Chinese adults

Author:
Du, Wen-Wen; Zhang, Bing; Wang, Hui-Jun; Wang, Zhi-Hong; Su, Chang; Zhang, Ji-Guo; Zhang, Ji; Jia, Xiao-Fang; Jiang, Hong-Ru
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2984-2990
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
adults; body mass index; body weight; dietary energy sources; eating out; females; food choices; gender differences; healthy diet; males; nutrition surveys; regression analysis; restaurants; socioeconomics; waist circumference; China
Abstract:
... The present study aimed to explore the associations between food away-from-home (FAFH) consumption and body weight outcomes among Chinese adults. FAFH was defined as food prepared at restaurants and the percentage of energy from FAFH was calculated. Measured BMI and waist circumference (WC) were used as body weight outcomes. Quantile regression models for BMI and WC were performed separately by ge ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001257
PubMed:
27225341

8. ‘How many calories did I just eat?’ An experimental study examining the effect of changes to serving size information on nutrition labels

Author:
Jones, Amanda C; Vanderlee, Lana; White, Christine M; Hobin, Erin P; Bordes, Isabelle; Hammond, David
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2959-2964
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
Canadians; beverages; crackers; energy content; issues and policy; nutrition information; nutrition labeling; regression analysis; serving size; young adults; youth; Canada
Abstract:
... To test modifications to nutrition label serving size information on understanding of energy (calorie) content among youth and young adults. Participants completed two online experiments. First, participants were randomly assigned to view a beverage nutrition label with a reference amount of per serving (250 ml), per container (473 ml) or a dual-column format with both reference amounts. Participa ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016000665
PubMed:
27056172

9. Intimate partner violence, common mental disorders and household food insecurity: an analysis using path analysis

Author:
Moraes, Claudia Leite de; Marques, Emanuele Souza; Reichenheim, Michael Eduardo; Ferreira, Marcela de Freitas; Salles-Costa, Rosana
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2965-2974
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
alcohols; behavior disorders; cross-sectional studies; demography; family violence; food security; path analysis; risk factors; social support; socioeconomics; women; Brazil
Abstract:
... To investigate the direct and indirect associations between psychological and physical intimate partner violence and the occurrence of common mental disorders (CMD) and how they relate to the occurrence of household food insecurity (HFI). This was a population-based cross-sectional study. Intimate partner violence was assessed using the Brazilian version of the Revised Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS2 ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001178
PubMed:
27211890

10. Legume consumption and its association with fasting glucose, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in the Indian Migration Study

Author:
Dhillon, Preet K; Bowen, Liza; Kinra, Sanjay; Bharathi, Ankalmadugu Venkatsubbareddy; Agrawal, Sutapa; Prabhakaran, Dorairaj; Reddy, Kolli Srinath; Ebrahim, Shah; ,
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 3017-3026
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
Mediterranean diet; alcohols; blood sampling; body mass index; energy intake; epidemiological studies; fasting; food intake; glucose; glycemic control; homeostasis; insulin; insulin resistance; interviews; legumes; men; mortality; multivariate analysis; noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; physical activity; siblings; socioeconomic factors; tobacco use; vegetarian diet; women; India
Abstract:
... Legume consumption is associated with lower fasting glucose (FG) and insulin levels in nutrition trials and lower CVD mortality in large-scale epidemiological studies. In India, legumes are widely consumed in various preparations, yet no epidemiological study has evaluated the association of legumes with FG levels, insulin resistance and diabetes risk. The present study aimed to fill this gap. Fas ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001233
PubMed:
27329792

11. Measurement of the dimensions of food insecurity in developed countries: a systematic literature review

Author:
Ashby, Stephanie; Kleve, Suzanne; McKechnie, Rebecca; Palermo, Claire
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2887-2896
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
USDA; databases; developed countries; food security; surveys; systematic review; United States
Abstract:
... Food insecurity is a salient health issue comprised of four dimensions – food access, availability, utilization and stability over time. The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic literature review to identify all multi-item tools that measure food insecurity and explore which of the dimensions they assess. Five databases were searched (CENTRAL, CINAHL plus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, TRIP) fo ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001166
PubMed:
27217202

12. Multiple micronutrients in powder delivered through primary health care reduce iron and vitamin A deficiencies in young Amazonian children

Author:
Oliveira, Cristieli SM; Sampaio, Patrícia; Muniz, Pascoal T; Cardoso, Marly A; ,
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 3039-3047
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
anemia; blood serum; children; complementary feeding; complementary foods; ferritin; health services; infants; iron; transferrin receptors; vitamin A; vitamin A deficiency; Amazonia; Brazil
Abstract:
... We evaluated the effect of home fortification with multiple micronutrient powder (MNP) on anaemia and micronutrient status of young Amazonian children. A pragmatic controlled trial was performed. A control group (CG) of children aged 11–14 months was recruited in the routine of primary health-care centres for assessing anaemia and micronutrient status. At the same time, an intervention group (IG) ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001294
PubMed:
27237018

13. Process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial of a diabetes prevention intervention in Dutch primary health care: the SLIMMER study

Author:
van Dongen, Ellen JI; Duijzer, Geerke; Jansen, Sophia C; ter Beek, Josien; Huijg, Johanna M; Leerlooijer, Joanne N; Hiddink, Gerrit J; Feskens, Edith JM; Haveman-Nies, Annemien
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 3027-3038
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
at-risk population; dietitians; health services; interviews; noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; nutritional behavior; physical activity; qualitative analysis; questionnaires; randomized clinical trials; sports
Abstract:
... To investigate (i) how the SLIMMER intervention was delivered and received in Dutch primary health care and (ii) how this could explain intervention effectiveness. A randomised controlled trial was conducted and subjects were randomly allocated to the intervention (10-month combined dietary and physical activity intervention) or the control group. A process evaluation including quantitative and qu ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001282
PubMed:
27256153

14. Protective lifestyle behaviours and depression in middle-aged Irish men and women: a secondary analysis

Author:
Maher, Gillian M; Perry, Catherine P; Perry, Ivan J; Harrington, Janas M
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2999-3006
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
adults; alcohols; body mass index; cross-sectional studies; educational status; epidemiological studies; females; fruits; lifestyle; men; mental depression; mental health; patients; physical activity; questionnaires; regression analysis; vegetable consumption; women; Irish Republic
Abstract:
... To examine the association between protective lifestyle behaviours (PLB) and depression in middle-aged Irish adults. Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study. PLB (non-smoker, moderate alcohol, physical activity, adequate fruit and vegetable intake) were assessed using a general health and lifestyle questionnaire and a validated FFQ. Depression was assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001105
PubMed:
27181843

15. Reduced-portion entrées in a worksite and restaurant setting: impact on food consumption and waste

Author:
Berkowitz, Sarah; Marquart, Len; Mykerezi, Elton; Degeneffe, Dennis; Reicks, Marla
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 3048-3054
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
adults; cafeterias; calcium; cholesterol; consumers (people); dinner; energy intake; entrees; human resources; iron; lunch; metropolitan areas; plate waste; portion size; potassium; public health; restaurants; saturated fats; sodium; United States
Abstract:
... Large portion sizes in restaurants have been identified as a public health risk. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether customers in two different food-service operator segments (non-commercial worksite cafeteria and commercial upscale restaurant) would select reduced-portion menu items and the impact of selecting reduced-portion menu items on energy and nutrient intakes and pla ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001348
PubMed:
27256403

16. Serum and erythrocyte folate status of New Zealand women of childbearing age following a countrywide voluntary programme by the baking industry to fortify bread with folic acid

Author:
Bradbury, Kathryn E; Williams, Sheila M; Mann, Jim I; Oey, Indrawati; Aitchison, Cindy; Parnell, Winsome; Fleming, Liz; Brown, Rachel C; Skeaff, C Murray
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2897-2905
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
bakery industry; blood serum; breads; breakfast cereals; cross-sectional studies; erythrocytes; folic acid; food fortification; fortified foods; health surveys; national surveys; sampling; telephones; vitamin status; women; women's health; New Zealand
Abstract:
... To estimate the folate status of New Zealand women of childbearing age following the introduction, in 2010, of a new voluntary folic acid fortification of bread programme. The 2011 Folate and Women’s Health Survey was a cross-sectional survey of women aged 18–44 years carried out in 2011. The survey used a stratified random sampling technique with the Electoral Roll as the sampling frame. Women we ...
DOI:
10.1017/S136898001600121X
PubMed:
27269122

17. The effect of zinc supplementation on body composition and hormone levels related to adiposity among children: a systematic review

Author:
Gunanti, Inong R; Al-Mamun, Abdullah; Schubert, Lisa; Long, Kurt Z
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2924-2939
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
X-ray absorption spectroscopy; adiposity; adolescents; body mass index; body water; childhood; children; databases; developed countries; dietary mineral supplements; dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry; insulin; lean body mass; leptin; muscles; randomized clinical trials; systematic review; zinc
Abstract:
... To provide a comprehensive synthesis of the effects of Zn supplementation on childhood body composition and adiposity-related hormone levels. Five electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials of Zn supplementation studies published before 28 February 2015. No statistical pooling of results was carried out due to diversity in study designs. Community- or hospital-based, from ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001154
PubMed:
27198046

18. The normative power of food promotions: Australian children’s attachments to unhealthy food brands

Author:
Kelly, Bridget; Freeman, Becky; King, Lesley; Chapman, Kathy; Baur, Louise A; Gill, Tim
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2940-2948
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
Australians; children; diet; food marketing; personality; questionnaires; social behavior; surveys; New South Wales
Abstract:
... The formation of food brand associations and attachment is fundamental to brand preferences, which influence purchases and consumption. Food promotions operate through a cascade of links, from brand recognition, to affect, and on to consumption. Frequent exposures to product promotions may establish social norms for products, reinforcing brand affect. These pathways signify potential mechanisms fo ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001452
PubMed:
27293177

19. Tick front-of-pack label has a positive nutritional impact on foods sold in New Zealand

Author:
Thomson, Rachel K; McLean, Rachael M; Ning, Sherry X; Mainvil, Louise A
Source:
Public health nutrition 2016 v.19 no.16 pp. 2949-2958
ISSN:
1475-2727
Subject:
consumer demand; cooking fats and oils; energy content; food availability; frozen desserts; healthy diet; interviews; marketing strategies; nutrition labeling; nutritive value; poultry; product development; risk factors; sales; saturated fats; sodium; trans fatty acids; world markets; yogurt; New Zealand
Abstract:
... Nutritional impact of the Tick front-of-pack labelling programme was evaluated by investigating nutrient changes to the purchased food supply and the nutritional quality of Tick v. non-Tick products. Factors influencing manufacturers’ decisions to develop and license Tick products were also explored. Observational, cross-sectional and change over time data. New Zealand food supply, 2011–2013. Fort ...
DOI:
10.1017/S1368980016001208
PubMed:
27356176