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Prieto LR, Masa RD, Inoue M, Kellermeyer KR, Booker E. Food Insecurity and Diabetes Insulin Adherence Among Older Adults. J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr 2024:1-14. [PMID: 39388141 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2024.2409287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2024]
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Older adults in the United States continue to be impacted by food insecurity. Diabetes is on the rise in older adults and insulin therapy is often recommended as treatment. However, less is known about the relationship between food insecurity and insulin adherence among older adults. The current study utilized secondary data analysis methods to examine the 2021 National Health Interview Survey to explore the relationship between food insecurity and insulin adherence among adults aged 55 and older who are living with diabetes. Results of multivariable logistic regression suggest that participants experiencing food insecurity were more likely to take less insulin than needed and delay buying insulin in the past 12 months compared to participants who were food secure. Homeownership was inversely associated with taking less insulin than needed. Higher income-to-poverty ratio was also inversely associated with skipping insulin doses, taking less insulin than needed, and delaying the purchase of insulin. Our results showed that other racialized/ethnic groups (i.e., American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian, biracial, and multiracial persons) compared to White were less likely to skip an insulin dose and take less insulin than needed. Suggesting food insecurity should be considered when insulin therapy is recommended for older adults with diabetes.
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- Lucas R Prieto
- Department of Social Work, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Social Work, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Social Work, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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Balis LE, Yaroch A, Palmer S, Shaw E, Lima Dos Santos P, Byker Shanks C. Implementation and Impact of Perinatal Food Is Medicine Programs: A Qualitative Research Study. J Acad Nutr Diet 2024; 124:1255-1265.e21. [PMID: 38354853 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2024.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Improving social determinants of health, such as access to nutritious food, is crucial for achieving health equity. Nutrition insecurity, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, can lead to poor maternal and birth outcomes. Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which integrate food into the health care system to prevent or manage disease, have the potential to improve nutrition insecurity, but research about perinatal FIM programs is limited. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of public health impacts of perinatal FIM programs from the perspectives of both program implementers and program supporters and implementation strategies used to enhance program adoption, implementation, and maintenance. DESIGN Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The interview guide was based on the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance framework. PARTICIPANTS/SETTING Program implementers (n = 16) and program supporters (n = 20) were recruited across the United States through purposive sampling in 2022 and 2023. ANALYSIS Data were analyzed using deductive thematic analysis and an iterative feedback loop with the project partner. RESULTS Interviews were completed with program implementers and program supporters and generated meaning units (n = 1,942), which were coded into themes aligned with each Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance dimension. Perinatal FIM programs reached multiple priority populations who were mainly recruited through health care systems. Effectiveness measures typically included nutrition patterns and practices, as well as return on investment. Motivations for adopting programs primarily included partnerships and connections, financing, and policies and laws. Program components varied and were adapted to meet participants and setting needs. Policy, evidence, funding, and partnerships could lead to program maintenance. Implementation strategies applied by the program supporters included financial strategies and infrastructure changes. CONCLUSIONS There is a need to identify the core functions and adaptable forms of perinatal FIM programs, which could lead to identification of standard evaluation metrics. This could result in greater uptake by potential delivery agents, increased funding and policy support, and enhanced benefits for perinatal population experiencing health disparities.
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- Laura E Balis
- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, Nebraska.
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, Nebraska; Translational Biomedical Sciences, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
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Zelber-Sagi S, Carrieri P, Pericàs JM, Ivancovsky-Wajcman D, Younossi ZM, Lazarus JV. Food inequity and insecurity and MASLD: burden, challenges, and interventions. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 21:668-686. [PMID: 39075288 DOI: 10.1038/s41575-024-00959-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Liver disease prevalence, severity, outcomes and hepatic risk factors (for example, unhealthy diet) are heavily affected by socioeconomic status and food insecurity. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most prevalent liver disease globally and is likely to co-occur with other liver diseases associated with food insecurity. Though weight reduction and adopting a healthy diet can reverse the course of MASLD, gaps between recommendations and practice transcend individual responsibility and preference. Broader sociocultural determinants of food choices (social nutrition) include food insecurity, community and social norms and the local environment, including commercial pressures that target people experiencing poverty, ethnic minorities and children. Food insecurity is a barrier to a healthy diet, as a low-quality diet is often less expensive than a healthy one. Consequently, food insecurity is an 'upstream' risk factor for MASLD, advanced fibrosis and greater all-cause mortality among patients with liver disease. Intervening on food insecurity at four major levels (environment, policy, community and health care) can reduce the burden of liver disease, thereby reducing social and health inequities. In this Review, we report on the current research in the field, the need for implementing proven interventions, and the role liver specialists can have.
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- Shira Zelber-Sagi
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
- The Global NASH Council, Washington, DC, USA.
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- Aix Marseille Univ, Inserm, IRD, SESSTIM, Sciences Economiques & Sociales de la Santé & Traitement de l'Information Médicale, ISSPAM, Marseille, France
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- Liver Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Vall d'Hebron Institute for Research, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, CIBERehd, Barcelona, Spain
- Johns Hopkins University-Pompeu Fabra University Public Policy Center, Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- The Global NASH Council, Washington, DC, USA
- Beatty Liver and Obesity Research Program, Inova Health System, Falls Church, VA, USA
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- The Global NASH Council, Washington, DC, USA
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH), New York, NY, USA
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Wang YF, An ZY, Yuan LQ, Wang T, Jin WL. Lilium brownii/ Baihe as Nutraceuticals: Insights into Its Composition and Therapeutic Properties. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1242. [PMID: 39338404 PMCID: PMC11434738 DOI: 10.3390/ph17091242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Nutraceuticals are compounds or components in food that offer health benefits. They can be incorporated into food to make it functional or used as supplements or medicine. Lilium brownii/Baihe is one of the classic nutraceuticals. The chemical composition of Lilium is complex and has a variety of pharmacological effects. Moreover, the compound preparation based on Lilium has been used in the treatment of respiratory diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition, Lanzhou lily has become food on the dinner table. Therefore, Lilium brownii/Baihe is a nutraceutical with a long history. Based on the current understanding of Lilium, this review provides an in-depth discussion of the bioactive components and pharmacological effects of Lilium. This is important to provide theoretical reference for the in-depth study of Lilium as well as its development and application in medicine, food, and other industries.
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- Yong-Fei Wang
- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Institute of Cancer Neuroscience, Medical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Institute of Cancer Neuroscience, Medical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Institute of Cancer Neuroscience, Medical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Institute of Cancer Neuroscience, Medical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Institute of Cancer Neuroscience, Medical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Zhang XF, Qi Y, Zhang YP, Deng JL, Chen XL, Li RN, Zhou QL, Fan JM. Fermented foods and metabolic outcomes in diabetes and prediabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024; 64:9514-9531. [PMID: 37204758 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2213770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have investigated the effects of fermented foods on metabolic outcomes in adult patients suffering from diabetes and prediabetes. However, the results of these RCTs are conflicting. This systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out on data from RCTs to evaluate the effects of fermented foods in patients with diabetes and prediabetes. The PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, the Cochrane Library and Scopus databases were searched up to 21 June, 2022. English-language RCTs of fermented foods consumption were included which gave metabolic outcomes on body composition, glucose control, insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, as well as blood pressure. Eighteen RCTs met the inclusion criteria and 843 participants were included in the final analysis. The pooled results showed a significant reduction of fasting blood glucose (FBG), the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), total cholesterol (TC), low density lipid cholesterol (LDL-C) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in the intervention group versus the control group. The results of this research showed that fermented foods have the potential to improve some metabolic outcomes, including FBG, HOMA-IR, TC, LDL-C, and DBP in patients with diabetes and prediabetes.
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- Xiao-Feng Zhang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Alonge O, Homsi M, Rizvi MS, Malykh R, Geffert K, Kasymova N, Tilenbaeva N, Isakova L, Kushubakova M, Mavlyanova D, Mamyrbaeva T, Duishenkulova M, Pinedo A, Andreeva O, Wickramasinghe K. Implementation of School Nutrition Policies to Address Noncommunicable Diseases in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. GLOBAL HEALTH, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2024; 12:e2300442. [PMID: 38986582 PMCID: PMC11349503 DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-23-00442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes, account for over 80% of mortality in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in 2019, and unhealthy dietary behaviors are a major risk factor for NCDs in both countries. In 2021, national stakeholders, in consultation with the World Health Organization, identified school nutrition policies (SNPs) as a major approach to reducing the burden of NCDs in both countries. The SNPs included interventions implemented through a multistakeholder and multisectoral arrangement that aimed to improve the health and nutrition status of children and young people by providing healthy food/beverages and restricting unhealthy foods or beverages in schools. We used a multimethod approach of document review, participatory workshops, and key informant interviews to generate theories of change for the large-scale implementation of SNPs and describe the implementation processes to date, including key implementation and health system challenges, salient implementation strategies, and implementation outcomes in both countries. Multiple pathways for enacting and implementing SNPs successfully were identified. However, significant health system challenges, such as the lack of accountability for contracting and tender processes and coordination among different sectors, continue to hamper the large-scale implementation of these policies in both countries. The pathways, theories, and implementation outcomes identified will facilitate the development of implementation strategies and systematic learning and evaluation around SNPs for NCD prevention and control programs in the Central Asian region and other low- and middle-income countries more broadly.
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Institute of Sanitation, Hygiene and Occupational Diseases, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- Department of Disease Prevention and State Epidemiological Surveillance, Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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- Republican Center of Health Promotion and Mass Communication under Ministry of Health, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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- World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Barr B, Gollahon L. The Modification of Dietary Protein with Ammonium Hydroxide Enhancement Improves Longevity and Metabolic Outcomes in a Sex-Dependent Manner. Nutrients 2024; 16:2787. [PMID: 39203925 PMCID: PMC11357104 DOI: 10.3390/nu16162787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2024] [Revised: 08/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Dietary protein is a key component of all dietary patterns. It has been demonstrated that there are subtle differences in health implications associated with the source of dietary protein consumed. This study examined dietary protein sources (DPSs) in a long-term study of diet-induced obesity ± ammonium hydroxide enhancement (AHE) and its role in improving long-term health outcomes. (2) Methods: Over 18 months, 272 C3H/HeJ mice (136 male and 136 female) were monitored on high-fat diets with varying DPSs ± AHE. Mice were monitored for weekly change in total mass, as well as 6-month assessments of lean and fat mass. At each assessment, a cohort (~8 mice per diet per sex) was censored for a cross-sectional examination of organ function. (3) Results: Longevity was improved in females fed AHE diets, regardless of DPSs. Females' measures of fat and lean mass were markedly elevated with casein protein diets compared to beef protein diets regardless of AHE. Females fed a beef protein diet + AHE demonstrated reduced fat mass and increased lean mass with aging. In males, AHE beef protein diet-fed mice showed marked improvement to longevity and increased lean mass at 6 months. (4) Conclusions: This study demonstrates that dietary protein modification by AHE attenuates the negative impacts of HF diets in both males and females in a sex-dependent manner. Furthermore, the results from this study emphasize the importance of identifying the differences in the utilization of dietary proteins in both a sex- and age-related manner and demonstrate the potential of DPS modification by AHE as a dietary intervention.
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- Benjamin Barr
- Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA;
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA;
- Obesity Research Institute, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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Macias-Navarro L, McWhorter JW, Guevara DC, Bentley SS, Sharma SV, Torres JH, Ai D, Heredia NI. A virtual culinary medicine intervention for ethnically diverse individuals with type 2 diabetes: development of the Nourishing the Community through Culinary Medicine. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1383621. [PMID: 39221161 PMCID: PMC11362094 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1383621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Virtual culinary medicine education interventions have the potential to improve dietary behaviors, nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and health outcomes for ethnically diverse individuals with type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this study is to describe the adaptation of the Nourishing the Community through Culinary Medicine (NCCM) program for virtual delivery, and the protocol for pilot testing this intervention. The intervention includes five 90-min virtual NCCM sessions streamed live from a Teaching Kitchen. Feasibility outcomes are recruitment, retention, acceptability, and satisfaction. Short-term effectiveness outcomes are measured through self-administered questionnaires, including perceived health, average daily servings of fruits and vegetables, frequency of healthy food consumption, shopping, cooking, and eating behaviors, cooking self-efficacy, diabetes self-management, perceived barriers to healthy eating, and nutrition knowledge. Demographics and biometric outcomes are sourced from the patient's electronic medical records including glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), Body Mass Index, and blood pressure. We will conduct a single-arm pilot study to test the feasibility and short-term effectiveness of NCCM program with individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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- Lorena Macias-Navarro
- Department of Health Promotion Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics & Environmental Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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Britten O, Tosi S. The role of diet in cancer: the potential of shaping public policy and clinical outcomes in the UK. GENES & NUTRITION 2024; 19:15. [PMID: 39097687 PMCID: PMC11298086 DOI: 10.1186/s12263-024-00750-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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Cancer universally represents one of the largest public health concerns, substantially contributing to global disease burden and mortality. The multifaceted interplay of environmental and genetic factors in the disease aetiology and progression has required comprehensive research to elucidate modifiable elements which can reduce the risk of incidence and improve prognosis. Among these factors, diet and nutrition have emerged as the most fundamental with a significant potential for influence and effect. Nutrition is not only an essential part of human survival, but also a vital determinant of overall health. Certain dietary requirements are necessary to support normal physiology. This includes individualised levels of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) and specific micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Extensive research has demonstrated that diet plays a role in cancer pathogenesis at the genetic, epigenetic and cellular level. Therefore, its potential as a modifiable determinant of cancer pathogenesis for the purpose of prevention and improving management of disease must be further explored and implemented. The ability to influence cancer incidence and outcomes through dietary changes is underutilised in clinical practice and insufficiently recognised among the general public, healthcare professionals and policy-makers. Dietary changes offer the opportunity for autonomy and control over individuals health outcomes. Research has revealed that particular dietary components, as well as cultural behaviours and epidemiological patterns may act as causative or protective factors in cancer development. This review aims to comprehensively synthesise this research to further explore how to best utilise this knowledge within the community and clinical environment for more effective cancer prevention and therapeutic strategies. The identified key areas for improvement include the development of more specific, widely accepted guidelines, promoting increased involvement of dieticians within cancer multidisciplinary teams, enhancing nutritional education for healthcare professionals and exploring the potential implementation of personalised nutrition tools. A greater understanding of the complex interactions between diet and cancer will facilitate informed clinical interventions and public health policies to reduce global cancer burden and improve care for cancer patients and survivors.
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- Oliver Britten
- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Turner St, London, E1 2AD, UK
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- Leukaemia and Chromosome Laboratory, College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, UK.
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Li Z, Ding X, Chen Y, Keaver L, Champ CE, Fink CL, Lebovits SC, Corroto M, Zhang FF. Review of Nutrition Guidelines and Evidence on Diet and Survival Outcomes for Cancer Survivors: Call for Integrating Nutrition into Oncology Care. J Nutr 2024; 154:2346-2362. [PMID: 38797479 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Several organizations have published nutrition guidelines for cancer survivors during and after treatment. This review compared nutrition guidelines for cancer survivors published in the United States for the topics that are covered in the guidelines and evaluated the evidence that these guidelines are based upon. A team of researchers, patient stakeholders, and healthcare providers collectively identified 5 nutrition guidelines for cancer survivors in the United States: the 2022 American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors, the 2018 American Institute for Cancer Research Cancer Nutrition Guide, the 2022 National Cancer Institute Physician Data Query and Eating Hints, the 2024 National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Cancer Survivors, and the 2020 American Society for Clinical Oncology Guidelines. The 5 guidelines cover a comprehensive list of nutrition topics but overall promote to follow those recommendations for cancer prevention. This review also evaluated the current evidence from meta-analyses on dietary patterns and intakes of foods and nutrients in relation to survival outcomes among cancer survivors. Although the evidence on dietary patterns is strong, the evidence on most dietary factors is still limited and the current research was primarily conducted among breast and colorectal cancer survivors. Although nutrition recommendations are available for cancer survivors, practical strategies need to be implemented to integrate nutrition into oncology care and help cancer survivors follow these recommendations. Further research is warranted to provide additional evidence on the role of nutrition in the health outcomes of cancer survivors and guide the development of evidence-based nutrition recommendations. The protocol is registered in PROSPERO: CRD42023429240.
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- Zhongyao Li
- Division of Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Sciences, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Sciences, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States; Frances Stern Nutrition Center, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Sciences, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Health and Nutritional Science, Atlantic Technological University Sligo, Sligo, Ireland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Exercise Oncology and Resiliency Center, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Kinetics, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, United States
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- Fear(less) Survivors, Delaware, OH, United States
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- Division of Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Sciences, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States.
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Mattes RD. Sensory nutrition: lessons learned and opportunities. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2024; 32:1421-1424. [PMID: 39020481 DOI: 10.1002/oby.24089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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- Richard D Mattes
- Nutrition Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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Li Q, Wang J. The Effect of Protein Nutritional Support on Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Its Potential Mechanisms. Nutrients 2024; 16:2302. [PMID: 39064745 PMCID: PMC11280054 DOI: 10.3390/nu16142302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a complex chronic inflammatory bowel disorder that includes Crohn's disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC), has become a globally increasing health concern. Nutrition, as an important factor influencing the occurrence and development of IBD, has attracted more and more attention. As the most important nutrient, protein can not only provide energy and nutrition required by patients, but also help repair damaged intestinal tissue, enhance immunity, and thus alleviate inflammation. Numerous studies have shown that protein nutritional support plays a significant role in the treatment and remission of IBD. This article presents a comprehensive review of the pathogenesis of IBD and analyzes and summarizes the potential mechanisms of protein nutritional support in IBD. Additionally, it provides an overview of the clinical effects of protein nutritional support in IBD and its impact on clinical complications. Research findings reveal that protein nutritional support demonstrates significant benefits in improving clinical symptoms, reducing the risk of complications, and improving quality of life in IBD patients. Therefore, protein nutritional support is expected to provide a new approach for the treatment of IBD.
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- Institute of Food and Nutrition Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China;
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Xu D, Yuan L, Meng F, Lu D, Che M, Yang Y, Liu W, Nan Y. Research progress on antitumor effects of sea buckthorn, a traditional Chinese medicine homologous to food and medicine. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1430768. [PMID: 39045282 PMCID: PMC11263281 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1430768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Sea buckthorn (Hippophae Fructus), as a homologous species of medicine and food, is widely used by Mongolians and Tibetans for its anti-tumor, antioxidant and liver-protecting properties. In this review, the excellent anti-tumor effect of sea buckthorn was first found through network pharmacology, and its active components such as isorhamnetin, quercetin, gallic acid and protocatechuic acid were found to have significant anti-tumor effects. The research progress and application prospect of sea buckthorn and its active components in anti-tumor types, mechanism of action, liver protection, anti-radiation and toxicology were reviewed, providing theoretical basis for the development of sea buckthorn products in the field of anti-tumor research and clinical application.
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- Duojie Xu
- Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Minority Medicine Modernization Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Minority Medicine Modernization Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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Brown AGM, Adas S, de Jesus J, Farmer N, Fisher R, Pratt CA. Bridging the Gap: The Need to Implement Dietary Guidance to Address Cardiovascular Health. Nutrients 2024; 16:2125. [PMID: 38999873 PMCID: PMC11243232 DOI: 10.3390/nu16132125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally. Research demonstrates that diet is a leading contributor to the development of CVD, its prevention and management, and the overall promotion of cardiovascular health. This article describes the current state of the evidence, including research on the DASH and Mediterranean diets to promote cardiovascular health and prevent CVD. The article suggests approaches to implement evidence-based diets and federal dietary guidance to promote the adoption and integration of these interventions in both community and clinical settings. It highlights the current U.S. federal interest in "Food is Medicine" and its importance in addressing diet-related chronic diseases and promoting cardiovascular health.
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- Alison G M Brown
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Office of Nutrition Research, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
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- Translational Biobehavioral and Health Disparities Branch, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
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- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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Scott JJ, Bruine de Bruin W, Rabinovich L, Frazzini A, de la Haye K. Understanding food insecurity in Los Angeles County during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath: A qualitative interview study. Appetite 2024; 198:107323. [PMID: 38556057 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought increases in food insecurity in Los Angeles (L.A.) County, defined as lacking household access to adequate food because of limited money or other resources. Here, we aimed to understand the lived experiences of food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. In August-December 2022, we interviewed 30 residents of L.A. County who were participants in an ongoing internet panel and had reported experiencing food insecurity between April 2020 and July 2021. A stratified-sampling approach was used to recruit a diverse sample with and without government food assistance. We report five key findings, which underscore the stress and worry associated with the experience of food insecurity, and the coping strategies people implemented: (1) The pandemic prompted food insecurity as well as stressful shifts in eating behaviors compared to before the pandemic, with some eating much less food, some eating less nutritious food, and some eating much more due to being stuck at home; (2) Buying food became more effortful and financially challenging; (3) Government food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was important for reducing food insecurity, but was sometimes insufficient, inconsistent, and didn't cover all retailers or food items; (4) Interviewees had to rely on their social networks, food banks or pantries, churches, and schools to meet their food needs and cope with food insecurity, but some faced barriers in doing so; (5) For some, food insecurity was worse in late 2022, almost two years after the pandemic started. We conclude with implications for policymakers and practitioners, emphasizing the importance of meeting the needs of diverse residents and addressing food insecurity in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Jose J Scott
- Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, USA; Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, USA.
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- Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, USA; Dornsife Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, USA; Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, University of Southern California, USA; Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, USA.
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- Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, USA
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- Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office, County of Los Angeles, USA
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- Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, USA
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Nagata JM, Bashir A, Weinstein S, Al-Shoaibi AAA, Shao IY, Ganson KT, Testa A, Garber AK. Social epidemiology of the Mediterranean-dietary approaches to stop hypertension intervention for neurodegenerative delay (MIND) diet among early adolescents: the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study. Pediatr Res 2024; 96:230-236. [PMID: 38102419 PMCID: PMC11178675 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02959-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of our study was to understand the relationship between sociodemographic factors and adherence to the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH [Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension] Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet in a demographically diverse national population-based sample of 9-12-year-olds in the US. METHODS We analyzed data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study (Year 1, N = 8333). Multivariable linear regression analysis was used to identify associations between MIND diet score and sociodemographic factors, including race/ethnicity, household income, parent education level, age, sex, and sexual minority status. RESULTS Compared to White adolescents, Latino adolescents showed the greatest adherence to the MIND diet. Boys had lower adherence to the MIND diet than girls. Lower household income was associated with lower adherence to the MIND diet. Older age was associated with lower adherence to the MIND diet. Sexual minorities had a lower adherence to the MIND diet when compared to their heterosexual counterparts. DISCUSSION Female sex, Latino ethnicity, Asian and Black race, high household income, heterosexual sexual orientation, and younger age were associated with higher adherence to the MIND diet. These sociodemographic differences can inform targeted screening and counseling for clinicians and public health organizations among diverse adolescent populations. IMPACT STATEMENT Sociodemographic disparities in diet quality have been documented, but none have explored adherence to the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH [Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension] Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet in early adolescence. In this demographically diverse sample of 9-12-year-old early adolescents in the U.S., we found notable and nuanced sociodemographic disparities in adherence to the MIND diet. Sociodemographic factors associated with higher adherence to the MIND diet included female sex, Latino ethnicity, high household income, heterosexual sexual orientation, and younger age.
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- Jason M Nagata
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Management, Policy and Community Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Bleasdale J, Morse GD, Liu Y, Leone LA, Cole K, Przybyla S. Addressing food insecurity in HIV care: perspectives from healthcare and social service providers in New York state. AIDS Care 2024; 36:927-936. [PMID: 38289486 PMCID: PMC11269021 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2024.2309331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Ending the HIV epidemic in the United States will require addressing social determinants contributing to poor care engagement among people living with HIV (PLH), such as food insecurity. Food insecurity is associated with poor care engagement among PLH. Yet, few studies have examined the perspectives of healthcare and social services providers on addressing food insecurity in HIV care. Guided by the Social Ecological Model, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 18 providers in New York State to understand barriers and facilitators to addressing food insecurity in HIV care. Thematic analysis illustrated eight themes across various levels of the Social Ecological Model. At the patient-level, providers perceived patients' feelings of embarrassment, shame, and judgement, and low health literacy as barriers. At the provider-level, challenges included limited time. Facilitators included fostering strong, patient-provider relationships. Barriers at the clinic-level included limited funding, while clinic resources served as facilitators. At the community-level, challenges included intersecting stigmas arising from community norms towards PLH and people who receive food assistance and limited access to healthy food. Findings suggest the need to incorporate their insights into the development of interventions that address food insecurity in HIV care.
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- Jacob Bleasdale
- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Liu J, Mozaffarian D. Trends in Diet Quality Among U.S. Adults From 1999 to 2020 by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Disadvantage. Ann Intern Med 2024; 177:841-850. [PMID: 38885507 DOI: 10.7326/m24-0190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Few data have assessed trends in diet quality among U.S. adults. OBJECTIVE To evaluate trends in diet quality by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic disadvantage. DESIGN Repeated cross-sectional study. SETTING United States. PARTICIPANTS Noninstitutionalized adults aged 20 years or older who responded to the 1999-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). MEASUREMENTS The proportion of participants meeting the targets of the validated American Heart Association (AHA) 2020 continuous diet score (based on higher intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and shellfish, and nuts, seeds, and legumes and lower intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, processed meat, saturated fat, and sodium) and the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2015, and energy-adjusted consumption of their components and other individual food groups and nutrients. Poor diet was defined as less than 40% adherence to the AHA score, intermediate as 40% to 79.9% adherence, and ideal as at least 80% adherence. RESULTS A total of 51 703 adults were included. From 1999 to 2020, the proportion of U.S. adults with poor diet quality decreased from 48.8% to 37.4% (difference, -11.4 percentage points [95% CI, -16.8 to -5.96 percentage points]), the proportion with intermediate quality increased from 50.6% to 61.1% (difference, 10.5 percentage points [CI, 5.20 to 16.1 percentage points]), and the proportion with ideal quality increased from 0.66% to 1.58% (difference, 0.93 percentage points [CI, 0.35 to 1.51 percentage points]) (P for trend < 0.001 for each). Persistent or worsening disparities in diet quality were observed by age, sex, race and ethnicity, education, income, food security, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation, and health insurance coverage. For example, the proportion of adults with poor diet quality decreased from 47.9% to 33.0% among those with food security (P for trend < 0.001) but did not change (51.3% to 48.2%) among those experiencing food insecurity (P for trend = 0.140) (P for interaction = 0.001). Findings were similar for HEI-2015. LIMITATIONS Self-reported diet; cross-sectional study design. CONCLUSION Diet quality among U.S. adults improved modestly between 1999 and 2020, but the proportion with poor diet quality remains high, and dietary disparities persist or are worsening. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE National Institutes of Health.
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- Junxiu Liu
- Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York (J.L.)
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- Food Is Medicine Institute Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts (D.M.)
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Franca-Oliveira G, Monreal Peinado S, Alves de Souza SM, Kalume DE, Ferraz de Souza TL, Hernández-Ledesma B, Martinez-Rodriguez AJ. Proteomic Characterization of a Lunasin-Enriched Soybean Extract Potentially Useful in the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection. Nutrients 2024; 16:2056. [PMID: 38999803 PMCID: PMC11242994 DOI: 10.3390/nu16132056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Helicobacter pylori infection affects over 50% of the world's population and leads to chronic inflammation and gastric disorders, being the main pathogen correlated to gastric cancer development. Increasing antibiotic resistance levels are a major global concern and alternative treatments are needed. Soybean peptides and other compounds might be an alternative in the treatment to avoid, eradicate and/or control symptoms of H. pylori infection. This study aimed to characterize a lunasin-enriched soybean extract (LSE) using proteomics tools and to evaluate its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties against H. pylori infection. By LC-MS/MS analysis, 124 proteins were identified, with 2S albumin (lunasin and large-chain subunits) being the fourth most abundant protein (8.9%). Lunasin consists of 44 amino acid residues and an intramolecular disulfide bond. LSE at a low dose (0.0625 mg/mL) reduced ROS production in both H. pylori-infected and non-infected AGS gastric cells. This led to a significant reduction of 6.71% in the levels of pro-inflammatory interleukin (IL)-8. LSE also showed antibacterial activity against H. pylori, which can be attributed to other soybean proteins and phenolic compounds. Our findings suggest that LSE might be a promising alternative in the management of H. pylori infection and its associated symptoms.
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- Giselle Franca-Oliveira
- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM + CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM + CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanobiossistemas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias 25240-005, Brazil
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- Laboratório Interdisciplinar de Pesquisas Médicas, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro 21041-250, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanobiossistemas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias 25240-005, Brazil
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM + CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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Oh M, Han AR, Lee J, Choi SY, Choi JW, Song NE, Hong HD, Rhee YK, Cho CW. LC-QTOF/MS-Based Profiling of the Phytochemicals in Ice Plant ( Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) and Their Bioactivities. Foods 2024; 13:1820. [PMID: 38928762 PMCID: PMC11202690 DOI: 10.3390/foods13121820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Recent assessments of the correlations between food and medicine underscore the importance of functional foods in disease prevention and management. Functional foods offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition, with fresh fruits and vegetables being particularly prominent because of their rich polyphenol content. In this study, we elucidated the phytochemicals in ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum), a globally consumed vegetable, using an LC-QTOF/MS-based untargeted detection method. The phytochemicals were clustered based on their structural similarity using molecular networking and annotated using the in silico tool for network annotation propagation. To identify the bioactive compounds, eight compounds were isolated from ice plant extracts. These compounds were identified using extensive spectroscopic methods, including 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Additionally, we evaluated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of all the isolates. Among the tested compounds, three showed antioxidant activity and all eight showed anti-inflammatory activity, demonstrating the potential of ice plant as a functional food.
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- Mira Oh
- Traditional Food Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (M.O.); (A.-R.H.); (J.W.C.); (N.-E.S.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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- Traditional Food Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (M.O.); (A.-R.H.); (J.W.C.); (N.-E.S.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yonsei University, Incheon 21983, Republic of Korea;
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- Functional Food Materials Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea;
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- Traditional Food Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (M.O.); (A.-R.H.); (J.W.C.); (N.-E.S.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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- Traditional Food Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (M.O.); (A.-R.H.); (J.W.C.); (N.-E.S.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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- Traditional Food Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (M.O.); (A.-R.H.); (J.W.C.); (N.-E.S.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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- Traditional Food Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (M.O.); (A.-R.H.); (J.W.C.); (N.-E.S.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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- Traditional Food Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (M.O.); (A.-R.H.); (J.W.C.); (N.-E.S.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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Owens CE, Cook M, Reasoner T, McLean A, Webb Girard A. Engagement in a pilot produce prescription program in rural and urban counties in the Southeast United States. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1390737. [PMID: 38915750 PMCID: PMC11195530 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1390737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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Introduction In the United States, over one in every ten households experiences food insecurity. Food insecurity is associated with often co-occurring adverse health consequences, including risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Within the "Food is Medicine" intervention space, Produce Prescription Programs (PRx) seek to alleviate food insecurity and improve diet and health outcomes by leveraging access to produce through healthcare organizations. Though these programs are burgeoning across the United States, research surrounding their implementation and outreach is limited. Methods This study evaluates the implementation, reach, engagement, and retention of a PRx program piloted in two regions of Georgia (US) from 2020 to 2022. The study included 170 people living with one or more cardiometabolic conditions recruited from clinical sites in metropolitan and rural areas. The program provided pre-packaged produce boxes and nutrition education over six months. We examine participants' baseline demographics, food security status, dietary patterns, and loss to follow-up across contexts (metropolitan and rural). We employ regression analyses and model comparison approaches to identify the strongest predictors of loss to follow-up during the pilot period. Results In the pilot period of this program, 170 participants enrolled across rural and metropolitan sites. Of these, 100 individuals (59%) remained engaged for the six-month program. While many individuals met the target criteria of living with or at-risk of food insecurity, not all lived with low or very low food security. Metropolitan participants, males, and those with children in the household had significantly higher odds of loss to follow-up compared to rural participants, females, and those without children in the household. No other significant demographic or household differences were observed. Discussion This study demonstrates the potential of PRx programs to enhance food and nutrition security and cardiometabolic health in metropolitan and rural clinical settings. Future research should focus on addressing barriers to engagement and expanding the reach, impact, and sustainability of PRx programs across diverse contexts.
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- Caroline E. Owens
- Department of Anthropology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States
- Department of Anthropology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Open Hand Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
- Urban Health Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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Albin JL, Mignucci AJ, Siler M, Dungan D, Neff C, Faris B, McCardell CS, Harlan TS. From Clinic to Kitchen to Electronic Health Record: The Background and Process of Building a Culinary Medicine eConsult Service. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:2777-2787. [PMID: 38863766 PMCID: PMC11166169 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s461377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Diet plays a pivotal role in health outcomes, influencing various metabolic pathways and accounting for over 20% of risk-attributable disability adjusted life years (DALYs). However, the limited time during primary care visits often hinders comprehensive guidance on dietary and lifestyle modifications. This paper explores the integration of electronic consultations (eConsults) in Culinary Medicine (CM) as a solution to bridge this gap. CM specialists, with expertise in the intricate connections between food, metabolism, and health outcomes, offer tailored dietary recommendations through asynchronous communication within the electronic health record (EHR) system. The use of CM eConsults enhances physician-patient communication and fosters continuous medical education for requesting clinicians. The benefits extend directly to patients, providing access to evidence-based nutritional information to address comorbidities and improve overall health through patient empowerment. We present a comprehensive guide for CM specialist physicians to incorporate CM eConsults into their practices, covering the historical context of eConsults, their adaptation for CM, billing methods, and insights from the implementation at UT Southwestern Medical Center. This initiative delivers expanded access to patient education on dietary risks and promotes interprofessional collaboration to empower improved health.
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- Jaclyn Lewis Albin
- Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Texas at Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Moncrief Cancer Institute and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Fort Worth and Dallas, TX, USA
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Duly Health and Care, Lombard and Downers Grove, IL, USA
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- Conscious Food Solutions, Inc, Oro Valley, AZ, USA
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- Raquel and Jaime Gilinski Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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Brubacher LJ, Little M, Richter A, Dodd W. How does fresh food prescribing fit into the social service landscape? A qualitative study in Ontario, Canada. Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can 2024; 44:270-278. [PMID: 38916554 PMCID: PMC11346765 DOI: 10.24095/hpcdp.44.6.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Food prescription programs are part of the broader social prescribing movement as an approach to address food insecurity and suboptimal diet in health care settings. These programs exist amid other social services, including income-based supports and food assistance programs; however, evaluations of the interactions between these programs and pre-existing services and supports are limited. This study was embedded within a larger evaluation of the 52-week Fresh Food Prescription (FFRx) program (April 2021-October 2022); the objective of this study was to examine how program participation influenced individuals' interactions with existing income-based supports and food assistance programs. METHODS This study was conducted in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. One-to-one (n = 23) and follow-up (n = 10) interviews were conducted to explore participants' experiences with the program. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically using a constant comparative analysis. RESULTS Participants described their experience with FFRx in relation to existing income-based supports and food assistance programs. FFRx reportedly extended income support further to cover living expenses, allowed participants to divert income to other necessities, and reduced the sacrifices required to meet basic needs. FFRx lessened the frequency of accessing other food assistance programs. Aspects of FFRx's design (e.g. food delivery) shaped participant preferences in favour of FFRx over other food supports. CONCLUSION As food prescribing and other social prescribing programs continue to expand, there is a need to evaluate how these initiatives interact with pre-existing services and supports and shape the broader social service landscape.
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- Laura Jane Brubacher
- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- Guelph Community Health Centre, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- The SEED, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Yu Y, Li X, Zheng M, Zhou L, Zhang J, Wang J, Sun B. The potential benefits and mechanisms of protein nutritional intervention on bone health improvement. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024; 64:6380-6394. [PMID: 36655469 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2168250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Osteoporosis commonly occurs in the older people and severe patients, with the main reason of the imbalance of bone metabolism (the rate of bone resorption exceeding the rate of bone formation), resulting in a decrease in bone mineral density and destruction of bone microstructure and further leading to the increased risk of fragility fracture. Recent studies indicate that protein nutritional support is beneficial for attenuating osteoporosis and improving bone health. This review summarized the classical mechanisms of protein intervention for alleviating osteoporosis on both suppressing bone resorption and regulating bone formation related pathways (promoting osteoblasts generation and proliferation, enhancing calcium absorption, and increasing collagen and mineral deposition), as well as the potential novel mechanisms via activating autophagy of osteoblasts, altering bone related miRNA profiles, regulating muscle-bone axis, and modulating gut microbiota abundance. Protein nutritional intervention is expected to provide novel approaches for the prevention and adjuvant therapy of osteoporosis.
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- Yonghui Yu
- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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Sudak NL, Harry ML. Employee Dietary Initiative Improved Chronic Symptoms. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes 2024; 8:201-212. [PMID: 38596168 PMCID: PMC11000019 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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With the awareness that the Standard American Diet is a critical contributor to chronic diseases, this initiative aimed to assess the effects of a 28-day dietary challenge health care improvement project on health system employee energy level, sleep quality, gastrointestinal function, ability to concentrate, and aches/pains, including the impact of adherence level, during a period of restricted intake of gluten, dairy, and sugar offered annually from 2021 to 2023. A total of 754 employees completed the pre-challenge survey; analyses included 354 employees who completed both pre-challenge and post-challenge surveys in at least 1 year of this project. Wilcoxon signed rank tests compared presurvey and postsurvey responses to self-reported energy level, sleep quality, gastrointestinal function, ability to concentrate, and aches/pains. Analysis of variance with Tukey's honestly significant difference tests compared self-reported adherence level with change scores, with η2 representing effect size. In each challenge year, the mean rank levels of energy, sleep quality, gastrointestinal function, concentration, and aches/pains improved significantly between pre-surveys and post-surveys (all P<.001). Although an association between significant positive change and diet adherence level was found for all items in at least 1 challenge year, those who mostly or completely adhered to the challenge diet restrictions reported significantly greater positive change in energy levels and gastrointestinal symptoms than those who did not or minimally adhered in all challenge years, with small to medium effect sizes. In conclusion, Essentia Health's employee challenge appeared to improve self-reported outcomes in 5 symptom domains, with energy levels and gastrointestinal symptoms correlating most favorably to adherence to the challenge. These findings have health and cost implications, which could be confirmed by formal research in employee and other populations.
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Zheng L, Garrity K, Pradhananga N, Durham L, Smith MA. Developing Interdisciplinary Collaborative Skills to Thrive in the Era of Team Science. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR 2024; 56:351-352. [PMID: 38849190 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2024.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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- Luyue Zheng
- University of New Hampshire, Chair, Student Division of SNEB
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Student Division of SNEB
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- Student Representative SNEB Board of Directors, Student Division of SNEB
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Albin JL, Thomas OW, Marvasti FF, Reilly JM. There and Back Again: A Forty-Year Perspective on Physician Nutrition Education. Adv Nutr 2024; 15:100230. [PMID: 38705195 PMCID: PMC11251405 DOI: 10.1016/j.advnut.2024.100230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Medical education faces an urgent need for evidence-based physician nutrition education. Since the publication of the 1985 National Academies report "Nutrition Education in the United States Medical Schools," little has changed. Although several key efforts sought to increase nutrition content in undergraduate medical education over the past 40 y, most medical schools still fail to include the recommended minimum of 25 h of nutrition training. Without foundational concepts of nutrition in undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education unsurprisingly falls short of meeting patient needs for nutritional guidance in clinical practice. Meanwhile, diet-sensitive chronic diseases continue to escalate, although largely preventable and treatable by nutritional therapies and dietary lifestyle changes. Fortunately, recent recognition and adoption of Food is Medicine programs across the country increasingly connect patients with healthy food resources and nutrition education as core to their medical care, and physicians must be equipped to lead these efforts alongside their dietitian colleagues. Filling the gap in nutrition training will require an innovative and interprofessional approach that pairs nutrition with personal wellness, interprofessional practice, and community service learning. The intersectional benefits of connecting these domains will help prepare future physicians to address the social, behavioral, and lifestyle determinants of health in a way that recognizes nourishing food access as a core part of clinical practice. There are numerous strategies to integrate nutrition into education pathways, including didactic and experiential learning. Culinary medicine, an evidence-based field combining the culinary arts with nutritional science and medicine, is 1 promising educational framework with a hands-on, interprofessional approach that emphasizes community engagement. Advancing the critical need for widespread adoption of nutrition education for physicians will require support and engagement across societal stakeholders, including co-leadership from registered dietitian nutritionists, health system and payor reform, and opportunities for clinical innovation that bring this essential field to frontline patient care.
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- Jaclyn Lewis Albin
- Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States.
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- Department of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness, College of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Clinical Family Medicine and Population and Public Health, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Yuan J, Hu Y, Yang D, Zhou A, Luo S, Xu N, Dong J, He Q, Zhang C, Zhang X, Ji Z, Li Q, Chu J. The Effects of Crataegus pinnatifida and Wolfiporia extensa Combination on Diet-Induced Obesity and Gut Microbiota. Foods 2024; 13:1633. [PMID: 38890862 PMCID: PMC11171702 DOI: 10.3390/foods13111633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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Obesity is a multifactorial chronic metabolic disease with multiple complications. Crataegus pinnatifida (CP) and Wolfiporia extensa (WE) are traditional functional foods with improving metabolic health properties. This study demonstrated the effect of CP and WE combination on ameliorating obesity induced by a high-fat diet (HFD). Moreover, the CP-WE food pair ameliorated HFD-induced metabolic disorders, including glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, and hepatic steatosis. 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and analysis revealed that CP combined with WE reshaped the composition of gut microbiota in HFD-fed mice. Furthermore, correlation analysis revealed a substantial association between the obesity-related parameters and the shifts in predominant bacterial genera influenced by the food pair intervention. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that the CP-WE food pair ameliorated HFD-induced obesity and reshaped gut microbiota composition, providing a promising approach to combat obesity through specific food combinations.
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- Jingjing Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
- Research and Technology Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
- Functional Activity and Resource Utilization on Edible and Medicinal Fungi Joint Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
- Functional Activity and Resource Utilization on Edible and Medicinal Fungi Joint Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Anhui Academy of Medical Sciences, Hefei 230061, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea and Food Science and International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (J.Y.); (Y.H.); (D.Y.); (A.Z.); (J.D.); (Q.H.); (C.Z.); (X.Z.); (Z.J.)
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- Research and Technology Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
- Institute of Surgery, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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Sanchez S, Zuelch M, Funderburk K. Reimagining the Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Food Pantry Sites and Settings. J Acad Nutr Diet 2024:S2212-2672(24)00247-8. [PMID: 38763463 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2024.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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- Sofia Sanchez
- Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, California
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- Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
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Matthews ED, Kurnat-Thoma EL. U.S. food policy to address diet-related chronic disease. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1339859. [PMID: 38827626 PMCID: PMC11141542 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1339859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Poor diet is the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. due to the direct relationship with diet-related chronic diseases, disproportionally affects underserved communities, and exacerbates health disparities. Evidence-based policy solutions are greatly needed to foster an equitable and climate-smart food system that improves health, nutrition and reduces chronic disease healthcare costs. To directly address epidemic levels of U.S. diet-related chronic diseases and nutritional health disparities, we conducted a policy analysis, prioritized policy options and implementation strategies, and issued final recommendations for bipartisan consideration in the 2023-24 Farm Bill Reauthorization. Actional recommendations include: sugar-sweetened beverage taxation, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fruit and vegetable subsidy expansion, replacement of ultra-processed foods (UPF) with sustainable, diverse, climate-smart agriculture and food purchasing options, and implementing "food is medicine."
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- Emily D. Matthews
- Emergency Department, Holy Cross Hospital, Holy Cross Health, Silver Spring, MD, United States
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- Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, United States
- Precision Policy Solutions, LLC, Bethesda, MD, United States
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Zhao Z, Wang L, Chen J, Zhang N, Zhou W, Song Y. Altitudinal variation of dragon fruit metabolite profiles as revealed by UPLC-MS/MS-based widely targeted metabolomics analysis. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:344. [PMID: 38684949 PMCID: PMC11057076 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05011-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Geographical factors affect the nutritional, therapeutic and commercial values of fruits. Dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp) is a popular fruit in Asia and a potential functional food with diverse pharmacological attributes. Although it is produced in various localities, the information related to the altitudinal variation of dragon fruit nutrients and active compounds is scarce. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the variations in metabolite profiles of H. polyrhizus (variety Jindu1) fruit pulps from three different altitudes of China, including Wangmo (WM, 650 m), Luodian (LD, 420 m), and Zhenning (ZN, 356 m). Jindu1 is the main cultivated pitaya variety in Guizhou province, China. RESULTS The LC-MS (liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy)-based widely targeted metabolic profiling identified 645 metabolites, of which flavonoids (22.64%), lipids (13.80%), phenolic acids (12.40%), amino acids and derivatives (10.39%), alkaloids (8.84%), and organic acids (8.37%) were dominant. Multivariate analyses unveiled that the metabolite profiles of the fruit differed regarding the altitude. Fruits from WM (highest altitude) were prime in quality, with higher levels of flavonoids, alkaloids, nucleotides and derivatives, amino acids and derivatives, and vitamins. Fruits from LD and ZN had the highest relative content of phenolic acids and terpenoids, respectively. We identified 69 significantly differentially accumulated metabolites across the pulps of the fruits from the three locations. KEGG analysis revealed that flavone and flavonol biosynthesis and isoflavonoid biosynthesis were the most differentially regulated. It was noteworthy that most active flavonoid compounds exhibited an increasing accumulation pattern along with the increase in altitude. Vitexin and isovitexin were the major differentially accumulated flavonoids. Furthermore, we identified two potential metabolic biomarkers (vitexin and kaempferol 3-O-[2-O-β-D-galactose-6-O-a-L-rhamnose]-β-D-glucoside) to discriminate between dragon fruits from different geographical origins. CONCLUSION Our findings provide insights into metabolic changes in dragon fruits grown at different altitudes. Furthermore, they show that growing pitaya at high altitudes can produce fruit with higher levels of bioactive compounds, particularly flavonoids.
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- Zhibing Zhao
- School of Karst Science, Guizhou Normal University/ State Engineering Technology Institute for Karst Desertification Control, Guiyang, 550001, China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550003, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550003, China
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- School of Karst Science, Guizhou Normal University/ State Engineering Technology Institute for Karst Desertification Control, Guiyang, 550001, China
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- School of Karst Science, Guizhou Normal University/ State Engineering Technology Institute for Karst Desertification Control, Guiyang, 550001, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Guiyang, 540086, China
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- School of Karst Science, Guizhou Normal University/ State Engineering Technology Institute for Karst Desertification Control, Guiyang, 550001, China.
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Houghtaling B, Short E, Shanks CB, Stotz SA, Yaroch A, Seligman H, Marriott JP, Eastman J, Long CR. Implementation of Food is Medicine Programs in Healthcare Settings: A Narrative Review. J Gen Intern Med 2024:10.1007/s11606-024-08768-w. [PMID: 38662283 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-024-08768-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Food is Medicine (FIM) programs to improve the accessibility of fruits and vegetables (FVs) or other healthy foods among patients with low income and diet-related chronic diseases are promising to improve food and nutrition security in the United States (US). However, FIM programs are relatively new and implementation guidance for healthcare settings using an implementation science lens is lacking. We used a narrative review to describe the evidence base on barriers and facilitators to FIM program integration in US healthcare settings following the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) Framework. Evidence surrounding the EPIS Inner Context was a focus, including constructs Leadership, Organizational Characteristics, Quality and Fidelity Monitoring and Support, Organizational Staffing Processes, and Individual Characteristics. Peer-reviewed and grey literature about barriers and facilitators to FIM programs were of interest, defined as programs that screen and refer eligible patients with diet-related chronic disease experiencing food insecurity to healthy, unprepared foods. Thirty-one sources were included in the narrative review, including 22 peer-reviewed articles, four reports, four toolkits, and one thesis. Twenty-eight sources (90%) described EPIS Inner Context facilitators and 26 sources (84%) described FIM program barriers. The most common barriers and facilitators to FIM programs were regarding Quality and Fidelity Monitoring and Support (e.g., use of electronic medical records for tracking and evaluation, strategies to support implementation) and Organizational Staffing Processes (e.g., clear delineation of staff roles and capacity); although, barriers and facilitators to FIM programs were identified among all EPIS Inner Context constructs. We synthesized barriers and facilitators to create an EPIS-informed implementation checklist for healthcare settings for use among healthcare organizations/providers, partner organizations, and technical assistance personnel. We discuss future directions to align FIM efforts with implementation science terminology and theories, models, and frameworks to improve the implementation evidence base and support FIM researchers and practitioners.
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- Bailey Houghtaling
- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, NE, USA.
- Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, NE, USA
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, NE, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine and Center for Vulnerable Populations, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, NE, USA
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Heymsfield SB, Shapses SA. Guidance on Energy and Macronutrients across the Life Span. N Engl J Med 2024; 390:1299-1310. [PMID: 38598796 DOI: 10.1056/nejmra2214275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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- Steven B Heymsfield
- From the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge (S.B.H.); and the Department of Nutritional Sciences and the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health, Rutgers University, and the Department of Medicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine - both in New Brunswick (S.A.S.)
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- From the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge (S.B.H.); and the Department of Nutritional Sciences and the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health, Rutgers University, and the Department of Medicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine - both in New Brunswick (S.A.S.)
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Le Couteur DG, Raubenheimer D, Solon-Biet S, de Cabo R, Simpson SJ. Does diet influence aging? Evidence from animal studies. J Intern Med 2024; 295:400-415. [PMID: 35701180 DOI: 10.1111/joim.13530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nutrition profoundly influences the risk for many age-related diseases. Whether nutrition influences human aging biology directly is less clear. Studies in different animal species indicate that reducing food intake ("caloric restriction" [CR]) can increase lifespan and delay the onset of diseases and the biological hallmarks of aging. Obesity has been described as "accelerated aging" and therefore the lifespan and health benefits generated by CR in both aging and obesity may occur via similar mechanisms. Beyond calorie intake, studies based on nutritional geometry have shown that protein intake and the interaction between dietary protein and carbohydrates influence age-related health and lifespan. Studies where animals are calorically restricted by providing free access to diluted diets have had less impact on lifespan than those studies where animals are given a reduced aliquot of food each day and are fasting between meals. This has drawn attention to the role of fasting in health and aging, and exploration of the health effects of various fasting regimes. Although definitive human clinical trials of nutrition and aging would need to be unfeasibly long and unrealistically controlled, there is good evidence from animal experiments that some nutritional interventions based on CR, manipulating dietary macronutrients, and fasting can influence aging biology and lifespan.
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- David G Le Couteur
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- ANZAC Research Institute, The Concord Hospital, Concord, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Translational Gerontology Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute on Aging (NIH), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Agurs-Collins T, Alvidrez J, ElShourbagy Ferreira S, Evans M, Gibbs K, Kowtha B, Pratt C, Reedy J, Shams-White M, Brown AG. Perspective: Nutrition Health Disparities Framework: A Model to Advance Health Equity. Adv Nutr 2024; 15:100194. [PMID: 38616067 PMCID: PMC11031378 DOI: 10.1016/j.advnut.2024.100194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Disparities in nutrition, such as poor diet quality and inadequate nutrient intake, arise from multiple factors and are related to adverse health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. The aim of the current perspective is to present a nutrition-centric socioecological framework that delineates determinants and factors that contribute to diet and nutrition-related disparities among disadvantaged populations. The Nutrition Health Disparities Framework (NHDF) describes the domains (biological, behavioral, physical/built environment, sociocultural environment, and healthcare system) that influence nutrition-related health disparities through the lens of each level of influence (that is, individual, interpersonal, community, and societal). On the basis of the scientific literature, the authors engaged in consensus decision making in selecting nutrition-related determinants of health within each domain and socioecological level when creating the NHDF. The framework identifies how neighborhood food availability and access (individual/built environment) intersect with cultural norms and practices (interpersonal/sociocultural environment) to influence dietary behaviors, exposures, and risk of diet-related diseases. In addition, the NHDF shows how factors such as genetic predisposition (individual/biology), family dietary practices (interpersonal/behavioral), and food marketing policies (societal) may impact the consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages and increase chronic disease risk. Family and peer norms (interpersonal/behavior) related to breastfeeding and early childhood nutrition interact with resource-poor environments such as lack of access to preventive healthcare settings (societal/healthcare system) and low usage of federal nutrition programs (societal/behavioral), which may increase risk of poor nutrition during childhood and food insecurity. The NHDF describes the synergistic interrelationships among factors at different levels of the socioecological model that influence nutrition-related outcomes and exacerbate health disparities. The framework is a useful resource for nutrition researchers, practitioners, food industry leaders, and policymakers interested in improving diet-related health outcomes and promoting health equity in diverse populations.
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- Tanya Agurs-Collins
- National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States.
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Division of Clinical Innovation, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Division of Extramural Research, Pediatric Growth and Nutrition Branch, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States
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Zhu N, Liu R, Xu M, Li Y. The Potential of Bioactive Fish Collagen Oligopeptides against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced NIH/3T3 and HUVEC Damage: The Involvement of the Mitochondria. Nutrients 2024; 16:1004. [PMID: 38613037 PMCID: PMC11013636 DOI: 10.3390/nu16071004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Extensive in vivo investigations have demonstrated the antioxidant properties of fish collagen oligopeptides (FCOPs). One of the main causes of aging and chronic non-communicable diseases is oxidative stress. Therefore, FCOPs have a broad range of applications in illness prevention and delaying aging from the standpoint of the "food is medicine" theory. However, the mechanisms that underpin the antioxidant activity of FCOPs are not completely understood. The specific objective of this essay was to investigate the antioxidant effect of FCOPs and its possible mechanism at the cellular level. Mouse embryonic fibroblasts NIH/3T3 and human vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were exposed to 200 µM hydrogen peroxide containing different concentrations of FCOPs for 4 h and were supplemented with different concentrations of FCOPs for 24 h. Normal growth medium without FCOPs was applied for control cells. An array of assays was used to evaluate the implications of FCOPs on cellular oxidative stress status, cellular homeostasis, inflammatory levels, and mitochondrial function. We found that FCOPs exerted a protective effect by inhibiting reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, enhancing superoxide dismutase (SOD) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) activities and cell viability, inhibiting cell cycle arrest in the G1 phase, suppressing interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1) secretion, downregulating nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) activity, protecting mitochondrial membrane potential, and increasing ATP synthesis and NAD+ activities in both cells. FCOPs had a stronger antioxidant impact on NIH/3T3 than on HUVECs, simultaneously increasing glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity and decreasing malondialdehyde (MDA) content in NIH/3T3. These findings indicate that FCOPs have antioxidant effects on different tissue cells damaged by oxidative stress. FCOPs were therefore found to promote cellular homeostasis, inhibit inflammation, and protect mitochondria. Meanwhile, better health outcomes will be achieved by thoroughly investigating the effective dose and intervention time of FCOPs, as the absorption efficiency of FCOPs varies in different tissue cells.
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- Na Zhu
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; (N.Z.); (R.L.); (M.X.)
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010059, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; (N.Z.); (R.L.); (M.X.)
- Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; (N.Z.); (R.L.); (M.X.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; (N.Z.); (R.L.); (M.X.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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Temelkova S, Lofton S, Lo E, Wise J, McDonald EK. Nourishing Conversations: Using Motivational Interviewing in a Community Teaching Kitchen to Promote Healthy Eating via a Food as Medicine Intervention. Nutrients 2024; 16:960. [PMID: 38612994 PMCID: PMC11013884 DOI: 10.3390/nu16070960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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It is well known that dietary choices impact both individual and global health. However, there are numerous challenges at the personal and systemic level to fostering sustainable healthy eating patterns. There is a need for innovative ways to navigate these barriers. Food as Medicine (FM) and Culinary Medicine (CM) are approaches to helping individuals achieve healthier diets that also recognize the potential to alleviate the burden of chronic diseases through healthy eating. Teaching kitchens, which offer an interactive environment for learning nutrition and cooking skills, are valuable educational tools for FM and CM interventions. Motivational interviewing (MI), a type of person-centered counseling, facilitates behavior change and may enhance FM and CM programs involving teaching kitchens. In this commentary, we share our experience with using MI in a community-based CM program at a teaching kitchen. In demonstrating our application of MI principles, we hope to offer an additional strategy for improving dietary quality and delivering nutrition education.
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- Sara Temelkova
- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Good Food Catalyst, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Zhou J, Chen JQ, Gong S, Ban YJ, Zhang L, Liu Y, Wu JL, Li N. Isolation, Bioactivity, and Molecular Docking of a Rare Gastrodin Isocitrate and Diverse Parishin Derivatives from Gastrodia elata Blume. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:14520-14529. [PMID: 38559968 PMCID: PMC10976414 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Gastrodia elata Blume (G. elata) is a well-known medicine food homology plant widely used in treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Here, undiscovered gastrodin derivatives were systematically studied. Seven novel gastrodin derivatives (1-7), including a unique gastrodin isocitrate (1) and six differently substituted parishin derivatives (2-7), were isolated. Structural identification was mainly based on 1D and 2D NMR data, high-resolution ESI-MS data, and HPLC analysis. Notably, the stereochemistry of 1 was further elucidated by ECD calculations. Compounds 1 and 6 showed neuroprotective effects on the H2O2-induced PC12 cell injury model. Molecular docking analysis exhibited that 1 and 6 had good affinities with three popular AD-related targets. These findings not only enriched the chemical diversity but also revealed potential active components in G. elata.
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- Jie Zhou
- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute
for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078 SAR, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute
for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078 SAR, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute
for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078 SAR, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute
for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078 SAR, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute
for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078 SAR, China
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- School
of Basic Medicinal Sciences and Nursing, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, PR China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute
for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078 SAR, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute
for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078 SAR, China
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Frank HE, Guzman LE, Ayalasomayajula S, Albanese A, Dunklee B, Harvey M, Bouchard K, Vadiveloo M, Yaroch AL, Scott K, Tovar A. Developing and testing a produce prescription implementation blueprint to improve food security in a clinical setting: a pilot study protocol. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2024; 10:51. [PMID: 38521931 PMCID: PMC10960480 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-024-01467-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Food insecurity is common in the United States, especially in Rhode Island, where it affects up to 33% of residents. Food insecurity is associated with adverse health outcomes and disproportionally affects people from minoritized backgrounds. Produce prescription programs, in which healthcare providers write "prescriptions" for free or reduced cost vegetables, have been used to address food insecurity and diet-related chronic disease. Although there is growing evidence for the effectiveness of produce prescription programs in improving food security and diet quality, there have been few efforts to use implementation science methods to improve the adoption of these programs. METHODS This two-phase pilot study will examine determinants and preliminary implementation and effectiveness outcomes for an existing produce prescription program. The existing program is funded by an Accountable Care Organization in Rhode Island and delivered in primary care practices. For the first phase, we conducted a formative evaluation, guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research 2.0, to assess barriers, facilitators, and existing implementation strategies for the produce prescription program. Responses from the formative evaluation were analyzed using a rapid qualitative analytic approach to yield a summary of existing barriers and facilitators. In the second phase, we presented our formative evaluation findings to a community advisory board consisting of primary care staff, Accountable Care Organization staff, and staff who source and deliver the vegetables. The community advisory board used this information to identify and refine a set of implementation strategies to support the adoption of the program via an implementation blueprint. Guided by the implementation blueprint, we will conduct a single-arm pilot study to assess implementation antecedents (i.e., feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, implementation climate, implementation readiness), implementation outcomes (i.e., adoption), and preliminary program effectiveness (i.e., food and nutrition security). The first phase is complete, and the second phase is ongoing. DISCUSSION This study will advance the existing literature on produce prescription programs by formally assessing implementation determinants and developing a tailored set of implementation strategies to address identified barriers. Results from this study will inform a future fully powered hybrid type 3 study that will use the tailored implementation strategies and assess implementation and effectiveness outcomes for a produce prescription program. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical trials: NCT05941403 , Registered June 9, 2023.
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- Hannah E Frank
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Integra Community Care Network, Providence, RI, USA
- Care New England Health System, Providence, RI, USA
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- Integra Community Care Network, Providence, RI, USA
- Care New England Health System, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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Rhodes EC, Pérez-Escamilla R, Okoli N, Hromi-Fiedler A, Foster J, McAndrew J, Duran-Becerra B, Duffany KO. Clients' experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs in California: a qualitative evaluation to inform person-centered and respectful program models. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1295291. [PMID: 38572012 PMCID: PMC10990041 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1295291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Background Produce prescription programs have strong potential to improve food security, fruit and vegetable consumption, and health across the life course. Understanding clients' experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs is critical for evaluating the person-centeredness and quality of these programs. The objectives of this study were to (1) describe client experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs, with an emphasis on the extent to which they felt they were treated with respect and dignity, and (2) identify recommendations for improving client experiences. Methods We conducted four focus group discussions with clients of produce prescription programs in two Federally Qualified Health Centers in California. We used a modified framework analysis approach and organized participants' experiences with programs into themes. Results Three themes captured participants' program experiences. First, respectful produce prescription programming encompassed interactions with individuals delivering the programs that felt respectful (e.g., program staff showing they cared about participants' health and offering timely assistance with financial incentives) and disrespectful (e.g., not receiving prompt responses to questions about incentives), as well as aspects of program design perceived to be respectful (e.g., provision of gift cards as financial incentives, which offered privacy when purchasing produce). Second, having autonomy to use gift cards to choose their preferred fresh fruits and vegetables was viewed as a positive experience, though participants desired greater autonomy to shop at stores other than the program designated stores. Third, participants frequently discussed program usability, with some reporting that joining the programs and using the cards was easy, and others describing difficulties activating cards and using them at stores due to cashiers' lack of awareness of the programs. Overall, participants were highly satisfied with the programs. To improve client experiences, they recommended increasing privacy (e.g., by educating cashiers on the programs so that clients do not need to explain in public what the card is for) and autonomy (e.g., allowing cards to be used at other chain or local stores). Discussion Our findings inform efforts to make produce prescription programs more person-centered and respectful, which in turn may increase program demand, engagement, and impact.
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- Elizabeth C. Rhodes
- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
- Emory Global Diabetes Research Center, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
- Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Derby, CT, United States
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
- Community Alliance for Research and Engagement, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Derby, CT, United States
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- Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Derby, CT, United States
- Wholesome Wave, Bridgeport, CT, United States
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
- Community Alliance for Research and Engagement, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
- Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Derby, CT, United States
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Tillotson JS, Tassiello V, Bettany S, Laker B. Integrating health leadership and management perspectives: the MESH framework for culturally informed food design thinking and well-being promotion. BMJ LEADER 2024; 8:25-31. [PMID: 37399295 DOI: 10.1136/leader-2023-000838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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PURPOSE This study examines the social and cultural life of food innovations to inform food design thinking. The authors explore this through wellness regulating functional foods, foods scientifically modified for health benefits based on medical and nutritional claims, as a materialisation of food innovation in the marketplace. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH Drawing on affordance theory, where affordance relations enable potential for consumer food well-being regulation, the authors gathered in-depth interview data from diverse consumer groups across three illustrative exemplar functional foods. FINDINGS The research reveals how consumers engage in meaningful actions with functional foods in the experiences of their everyday lives. Four analytical themes emerge for consumer wellness regulation through functional foods: morality judgements, emotional consequences, social embedding and historicality. ORIGINALITY Analytical themes emerging from the findings are conceptualised as MESH, a useful acronym for the social and cultural life of food innovations within the design thinking arena. The MESH framework includes dichotomous cultural affordances that overlap and entangle different cultural themes weaving together consumers' perceived possibilities for food well-being regulation. These cultural affordances reveal distinct paths that link consumer experiences and food design thinking.
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- Jack S Tillotson
- Marketing, University of Vaasa, School of Marketing and Communication, Vaasa, Finland
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- Marketing, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool, UK
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- Marketing, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield Business School, Huddersfield, UK
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- Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour, University of Reading Henley Business School - Greenlands Campus, Henley-on-Thames, UK
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Azizi F, Kazemipour-Khabbazi S, Raimondo S, Dalirfardouei R. Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic application of extracellular vesicles from plants. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:425. [PMID: 38492036 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09379-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) isolated from animal sources are among the most investigated types of cell-free therapeutic tools to cure different diseases. sEVs have been isolated from a variety of sources, ranging from prokaryotes to animals and plants. Human-derived sEVs have many uses in pre- and clinical studies in medicine and drug delivery, while plant-derived EVs, also known as plant-derived nanovesicles (PDNVs), have not been widely investigated until the second decade of the 21st century. For the past five years, there has been a rapid rise in the use of plant EVs as a therapeutic tool due to the ease of massive production with high efficacy and yield of preparation. Plant EVs contain various active biomolecules such as proteins, regulatory RNAs, and secondary metabolites and play a key role in inter-kingdom communications. Many studies have already investigated the potential application of plant EVs in preventing and treating cancer, inflammation, infectious diseases, and tissue regeneration with no sign of toxicity and are therefore considered safe. However, due to a lack of universal markers, the properties of plant EVs have not been extensively studied. Concerns regarding the safety and therapeutic function of plant EVs derived from genetically modified plants have been raised. In this paper, we review the physiological role of EVs in plants. Moreover, we focus on molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the therapeutic effects of plant EVs on various human diseases. We also provide detailed information on the methodological aspects of plant EV isolation and analysis, which could pave the way for future clinical translation.
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- Fatemeh Azizi
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Science and Novel Technologies in Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of English Language and Persian Literature, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of BioMedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Biology and Genetic section, University of Palermo, Palermo, 90133, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Science and Novel Technologies in Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Landauer R, Seligman H, Pomeranz JL, Hager K, Mozaffarian D. Is that Hospital Food Pantry an Illegal Patient Inducement? Analysis of Health Care Fraud Laws as Barriers to Food and Nutrition Security Interventions. THE JOURNAL OF LAW, MEDICINE & ETHICS : A JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LAW, MEDICINE & ETHICS 2024; 51:889-899. [PMID: 38477261 PMCID: PMC10937162 DOI: 10.1017/jme.2023.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The complex regulatory framework governing the U.S. health care system can be an obstacle to programming that address health-related social needs. In particular, health care fraud and abuse law is a pernicious barrier as health care organizations may minimize or forego programming altogether out of real and perceived concern for compliance. And because health care organizations have varying resources to navigate and resolve compliance concerns, as well as different levels of risk tolerance, fears related to the legal landscape may further entrench inequities in access to meaningful programs that improve health outcomes. This article uses food and nutrition programming as a case study to explore the complexities presented by this area of law and to highlight pathways forward.
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- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
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- UMASS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION AND QUANTITATIVE HEALTH SCIENCES, WORCESTER, MA, USA
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- FOOD IS MEDICINE INSTITUTE, FRIEDMAN SCHOOL OF NUTRITION SCIENCE AND POLICY, TUFTS UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MA, USA
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Wang L, Huang X, Sun M, Zheng T, Zheng L, Lin X, Ruan J, Lin F. New light on ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and diabetes debate: a population pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modelling and intake threshold study. Nutr Diabetes 2024; 14:8. [PMID: 38438344 PMCID: PMC10912742 DOI: 10.1038/s41387-024-00262-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are a key modifiable factor in the intervention of type 2 diabetes, yet recommendations for dietary consumption of ω-3 PUFA in type 2 diabetes remain ambiguous and controversial. Here, we revisit the subject in the light of population pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PPK-PD) modeling and propose a threshold for intake. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Plasma levels of ω-3 PUFA and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were measured as pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic indicator, respectively. The nonlinear mixed effect analysis was used to construct a PPK-PD model for ω-3 PUFA and to quantify the effects of FADS gene polymorphism, age, liver and kidney function, and other covariables. RESULTS Data from 161 patients with type 2 diabetes in the community were modeled in a two-compartment model with primary elimination, and HDL was a statistically significant covariate. The simulation results showed that HbA1c showed a dose-dependent decrease of ω-3 PUFA plasma level. A daily intake of ω-3 PUFA at 0.4 g was sufficient to achieve an HbA1c level of 7% in more than 95% of patients. CONCLUSIONS PPK/PD modeling was proposed as a multilevel analytical framework to quantitatively investigate finer aspects of the complex relationship between ω-3 PUFA and type 2 diabetes on genetic and non-genetic influence factors. The results support a beneficial role for ω-3 PUFA in type 2 diabetes and suggested the intake threshold. This new approach may provide insights into the interaction of the two and an understanding of the context in which changes occur.
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- Ling Wang
- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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Wilson N, Mullaney W. Frailty and nutrition. Br J Community Nurs 2024; 29:118-123. [PMID: 38421891 DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.3.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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As the ageing population grows and forms a significant category of over 65s in many societies, along with it comes the risk of developing physical and psychological degenerative changes. This presents many challenges for health and social care services in not only identifying those at risk but also managing that risk to try to preserve health and independence for as long as possible. Screening for frailty has supported services to identify those that may be at risk of hospitalisation, requiring long term care or support services at home in older age. Frailty can be exacerbated by the risk of nutritional deficiencies and more severe malnutrition. Therefore, screening for frailty should also include a nutritional assessment, which can be supported by a recognition of the need for nutritional support along with other holistic frailty management.
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- Neil Wilson
- Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Jia L, Beidelschies M, Evans JM, Niemtzow RC, Niemtzow SZ, Dusek JA, Lin Y, Wu C, Su YC, Wang CJ, Lin CY, Astana PRW, Ardiyanto D, Hardjoutomo R, Visithanon K, Puagkong J, Chokpaisarn J, Lopez MV, Yotsuyanagi H, Lee MS, Ramirez HJG, Bobadilla CP, Quinteros EMG, Galanti de la Paz M, Maramba-Lazarte CC. Recommendations and guidelines of integrative medicine for COVID-19 care: The APEC project outcome. Integr Med Res 2024; 13:101022. [PMID: 38434793 PMCID: PMC10907161 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2024.101022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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This article - Recommendations and Guidelines of Integrative Medicine (IM) for COVID-19 Care - was one of the outcomes from an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Project (Integrative Medicine (IM) and COVID -19 Care) during the time between May 2022 and March 2023. With the efforts from care providers, researchers, health policy makers and healthcare administrative leaders among APEC economies, the purpose of this file was to provide comprehensive IM systems for COVID-19 care as recommendations and suggestive guidelines including care methods, tools, procedures, symptom conditions and targets selections, and points need to be considered during care applications. All cited COVID-19 care practices have confirmed their efficacy and usefulness either used alone or combined with conventional medicine. This article provides current useful medical information on IM for COVID-19 care which could benefit APEC economies and world health communities on their healthcare system.
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- National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Taipei
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- Hsinchu MacKay Memorial Hospital, Chinese Taipei
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- National Cancer Institute, USA
- Cleveland Clinic, USA
- The Center for Functional Medicine, USA
- The US Air Force Medical Corps, USA
- Connor Whole Health, USA
- Food and Drug Administration, USA
- Stanford University, USA
- National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Taipei
- Hsinchu MacKay Memorial Hospital, Chinese Taipei
- Sebelas Maret University of Surakarta, Indonesia
- Ministry of Health, Indonesia
- Public Health Management, Ministry of Health, Indonesia
- Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Thailand
- Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
- National University of San Marcos, Peru
- University of Tokyo, Japan
- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Republic of Korea
- Complementary Care System, Mexico
- Academic Network of Integrative Medicine and Health, Chile
- Ministry of Health, Chile
- Academic University of Chile, Chile
- National Institutes of Health, Philippines
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Sharma V, Sharma R. Food is Medicine Initiative for Mitigating Food Insecurity in the United States. J Prev Med Public Health 2024; 57:96-107. [PMID: 38487843 PMCID: PMC10999299 DOI: 10.3961/jpmph.23.505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES While several food assistance programs in the United States tackle food insecurity, a relatively new program, "Food is Medicine," (FIM) initiated in some cities not only addresses food insecurity but also targets chronic diseases by customizing the food delivered to its recipients. This review describes federal programs providing food assistance and evaluates the various sub-programs categorized under the FIM initiative. METHODS A literature search was conducted from July 7, 2023 to November 9, 2023 using the search term, "Food is Medicine", to identify articles indexed within three major electronic databases, PubMed, Medline, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Eligibility criteria for inclusion were: focus on any aspect of the FIM initiative within the United States, and publication as a peer-reviewed journal article in the English language. A total of 180 articles were retrieved; publications outside the eligibility criteria and duplicates were excluded for a final list of 72 publications. Supporting publications related to food insecurity, governmental and organizational websites related to FIM and other programs discussed in this review were also included. RESULTS The FIM program includes medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries, and produce prescriptions. Data suggest that it has lowered food insecurity, promoted better management of health, improved health outcomes, and has, therefore, lowered healthcare costs. CONCLUSIONS Overall, this umbrella program is having a positive impact on communities that have been offered and participate in this program. Limitations and challenges that need to be overcome to ensure its success are discussed.
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- Vidya Sharma
- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, College for Health, Community and Policy, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Applied Biomedical Sciences, University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Mozaffarian D, Aspry KE, Garfield K, Kris-Etherton P, Seligman H, Velarde GP, Williams K, Yang E. "Food Is Medicine" Strategies for Nutrition Security and Cardiometabolic Health Equity: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol 2024; 83:843-864. [PMID: 38383100 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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"Food Is Medicine" (FIM) represents a spectrum of food-based interventions integrated into health care for patients with specific health conditions and often social needs. Programs include medically tailored meals, groceries, and produce prescriptions, with varying levels of nutrition and culinary education. Supportive advances include expanded care pathways and payment models, e-screening for food and nutrition security, and curricular and accreditation requirements for medical nutrition education. Evidence supports positive effects of FIM on food insecurity, diet quality, glucose control, hypertension, body weight, disease self-management, self-perceived physical and mental health, and cost-effectiveness or cost savings. However, most studies to date are quasiexperimental or pre/post interventions; larger randomized trials are ongoing. New national and local programs and policies are rapidly accelerating FIM within health care. Remaining research gaps require rigorous, iterative evaluation. Successful incorporation of FIM into health care will require multiparty partnerships to assess, optimize, and scale these promising treatments to advance health and health equity.
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- Dariush Mozaffarian
- Food is Medicine Institute, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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- Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Zhou B, Zhang Y, Hiesmayr M, Gao X, Huang Y, Liu S, Shen R, Zhao Y, Cui Y, Zhang L, Wang X. Dietary Provision, GLIM-Defined Malnutrition and Their Association with Clinical Outcome: Results from the First Decade of nutritionDay in China. Nutrients 2024; 16:569. [PMID: 38398893 PMCID: PMC10893253 DOI: 10.3390/nu16040569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Malnutrition is a common and serious issue that worsens patient outcomes. The effects of dietary provision on the clinical outcomes of patients of different nutritional status needs to be verified. This study aimed to identify dietary provision in patients with eaten quantities of meal consumption and investigate the effects of dietary provision and different nutritional statuses defined by the GLIM criteria on clinical outcomes based on data from the nutritionDay surveys in China. A total of 5821 adult in-patients from 2010 to 2020 were included in this study's descriptive and Cox regression analyses. Rehabilitation and home discharge of 30-day outcomes were considered a good outcome. The prevalence of malnutrition defined by the GLIM criteria was 22.8%. On nutritionDay, 51.8% of all patients received dietary provisions, including hospital food and a special diet. In multivariable models adjusting for other variables, the patients receiving dietary provision had a nearly 1.5 higher chance of a good 30-day outcome than those who did not. Malnourished patients receiving dietary provision had a 1.58 (95% CI [1.36-1.83], p < 0.001) higher chance of having a good 30-day outcome and had a shortened length of hospital stay after nutritionDay (median: 7 days, 95% CI [6-8]) compared to those not receiving dietary provision (median: 11 days, 95% CI [10-13]). These results highlight the potential impacts of the dietary provision and nutritional status of in-patients on follow-up outcomes and provide knowledge on implementing targeted nutrition care.
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- Bei Zhou
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210002, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.G.)
- Department of Nutrition, Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Massage College, Health Preservation and Rehabilitation College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210002, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Center for Medical Data Science, Section for Medical Statistics, Medical University Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, A-1090 Vienna, Austria;
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210002, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210002, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210002, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210002, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, 101 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China;
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- Department of Nutrition, Pizhou Hospital, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China;
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210002, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210002, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.G.)
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Jiang W, Tang Y, Yang R, Long Y, Sun C, Han T, Wei W. Maternal smoking, nutritional factors at different life stage, and the risk of incident type 2 diabetes: a prospective study of the UK Biobank. BMC Med 2024; 22:50. [PMID: 38302923 PMCID: PMC10835913 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03256-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aims to investigate potential interactions between maternal smoking around birth (MSAB) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) pathway-specific genetic risks in relation to the development of T2D in offspring. Additionally, it seeks to determine whether and how nutritional factors during different life stages may modify the association between MSAB and risk of T2D. METHODS This study included 460,234 participants aged 40 to 69 years, who were initially free of T2D from the UK Biobank. MSAB and breastfeeding were collected by questionnaire. The Alternative health eating index(AHEI) and dietary inflammation index(DII) were calculated. The polygenic risk scores(PRS) of T2D and pathway-specific were established, including β-cell function, proinsulin, obesity, lipodystrophy, liver function and glycated haemoglobin(HbA1c). Cox proportion hazards models were performed to evaluate the gene/diet-MSAB interaction on T2D. The relative excess risk due to additive interaction (RERI) were calculated. RESULTS During a median follow-up period of 12.7 years, we identified 27,342 cases of incident T2D. After adjustment for potential confounders, participants exposed to MSAB had an increased risk of T2D (HR=1.11, 95%CI:1.08-1.14), and this association remained significant among the participants with breastfeeding (HR= HR=1.10, 95%CI: 1.06-1.14). Moreover, among the participants in the highest quartile of AHEI or in the lowest quartile of DII, the association between MSAB and the increased risk of T2D become non-significant (HR=0.94, 95%CI: 0.79-1.13 for AHEI; HR=1.09, 95%CI:0.99-1.20 for DII). Additionally, the association between MSAB and risk of T2D became non-significant among the participants with lower genetic risk of lipodystrophy (HR=1.06, 95%CI:0.99-1.14), and exposed to MSAB with a higher genetic risk for β-cell dysfunction or lipodystrophy additively elevated the risk of T2D(RERI=0.18, 95%CI:0.06-0.30 for β-cell function; RERI=0.16, 95%CI:0.04-0.28 for lipodystrophy). CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that maintaining a high dietary quality or lower dietary inflammation in diet may reduce the risk of T2D associated with MSAB, and the combination of higher genetic risk of β-cell dysfunction or lipodystrophy and MSAB significantly elevate the risk of T2D in offspring.
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- Wenbo Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, the National Key Discipline, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, the National Key Discipline, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, the National Key Discipline, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, the National Key Discipline, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, the National Key Discipline, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, the National Key Discipline, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, the National Key Discipline, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China.
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China.
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