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Lin Y, Cheng N, Jiang Y, Grace MH, Lila MA, Hoskin RT, Zheng H. Colloidal and interfacial properties of spray dried pulse protein-blueberry polyphenol particles in model dispersion systems. Food Chem 2024; 457:140073. [PMID: 38909456 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140073] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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The phytochemical composition and physicochemical attributes of polyphenol-enriched protein particle ingredients produced with pulse proteins (e.g. chickpea protein, pea protein, and a chickpea-pea protein blend) and polyphenols recovered from wild blueberry pomace were investigated for colloidal and interfacial properties. Anthocyanins were the major polyphenol fraction (27.74-36.47 mg C3G/g) of these polyphenol-rich particles (44.95-62.08 mg GAE/g). Dispersions of pea protein-polyphenol particles showed a superior phase stability before and after heat treatment compared to the chickpea pea protein-polyphenol system. This observation was independent of the added amount of NaCl in the dispersion. In general, at quasi equilibrium state, pulse protein-polyphenol particles and parental pulse protein ingredients showed similar oil-water interfacial tension. However, pea protein-polyphenol particles demonstrated a reduced diffusion-driven oil-water interfacial adsorption rate constant compared to the parental pea protein ingredient. Overall, the obtained results suggest application potential of pea protein-polyphenol particles as a functional food/beverage ingredient.
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- Yufeng Lin
- Food Rheology Laboratory, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Food Rheology Laboratory, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Food Rheology Laboratory, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, Food Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences Department, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC, USA
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, Food Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences Department, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC, USA
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, Food Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences Department, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC, USA
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- Food Rheology Laboratory, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA.
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Ludwig-Borycz E, Baylin A, Jones AD, Webster A, Stratton AE, Bauer KW. Changing sustainable diet behaviours during the COVID-19 Pandemic: inequitable outcomes across a sociodemographically diverse sample of adults. J Nutr Sci 2024; 13:e16. [PMID: 38572371 PMCID: PMC10988137 DOI: 10.1017/jns.2024.9] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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The objective of this study was to describe changes in sustainable dietary behaviours (those that support environmental, economic, and physical health) among a sample of US adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and to examine differences in changes by individuals' race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Therefore, a cross-sectional online survey study was conducted in April 2021 (N = 1,488, mean age = 42.7 (SD = 12.6)) receiving outpatient care from Michigan Medicine, the University of Michigan health system. Enrolment quotas were established to ensure a diverse sample-one-third of participants identified as African American/Black, one-third Hispanic/Latino, one-third White, and one-third low-income. Participants reported engaging in more behaviours that are supportive of a sustainable diet one year into the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before. This is particularly true regarding ecologically and economically sustaining behaviours such as taking fewer trips to the grocery store, increased use of home grocery delivery, increased cooking at home, and greater consumption of healthy foods. Not all behaviour changes promoted sustainable food systems; namely, the use of farmer's markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) declined. White and high-income participants were more likely than African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and low-income individuals to engage in ecologically and economically sustainable dietary behaviours during the pandemic. Meanwhile, African American/Black participants reported large increases in physical health sustainable dietary behaviours. To support the continuation of greater engagement with sustainable diets, policies that increase access to public transportation, limit the frequency with which consumers have groceries delivered, increase work-from-home options, and improve access for low-income populations should be prioritised.
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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Alexander R, Khaja A, Debiec N, Fazioli A, Torrance M, Razzaque MS. Health-promoting benefits of lentils: Anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects. Curr Res Physiol 2024; 7:100124. [PMID: 38501131 PMCID: PMC10945126 DOI: 10.1016/j.crphys.2024.100124] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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This paper describes how lentils (Lens culinaris species) can positively affect health by reducing inflammation, providing antioxidants, and displaying antimicrobial properties. Lentils are rich in proteins, essential amino acids, minerals, and fibers, making them a valuable source of nutrition, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Lentils have many health benefits, including positive effects on diabetes management, support for cardiovascular health, and antioxidative properties. The antioxidative properties of lentils, attributed to their phenolic content, and their ability to inhibit inflammation-related enzymes are also discussed. We discuss the potential of lentils as a dietary tool in promoting immunity, reducing disease burdens, and preventing nutritional deficiencies. Overall, lentils are a highly nutritious food with various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. The fiber and protein content in lentils make them beneficial for weight management, blood sugar regulation, and supporting overall gut health. Furthermore, the slow rate at which lentils affect blood sugar levels, due to their low glycemic index, can be advantageous for individuals with diabetes.
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- Rachel Alexander
- Department of Pathology, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA, 16509, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA, 16509, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA, 16509, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA, 16509, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA, 16509, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA, 16509, USA
- Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), 1204 W Schunior Street, Edinburg, TX 78541, USA
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Frank SM, Jaacks LM, Adair LS, Avery CL, Meyer K, Rose D, Taillie LS. Adherence to the Planetary Health Diet Index and correlation with nutrients of public health concern: an analysis of NHANES 2003-2018. Am J Clin Nutr 2024; 119:384-392. [PMID: 38309827 PMCID: PMC10884610 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.10.018] [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: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI) is a novel measure adapted to quantify alignment with the dietary evidence presented by the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health. OBJECTIVES To examine how population-level health and sustainability of diet as measured by the PHDI changed from 2003 to 2018, and to assess how PHDI correlated with inadequacy for nutrients of public health concern (iron, calcium, potassium, and fiber) in the United States. METHODS We estimated survey-weighted trends in PHDI scores and median intake of PHDI components in a nationally representative sample of 33,859 adults aged 20+ y from 8 cycles (2003-2018) of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey with 2 d of dietary recall data. We used the National Cancer Institute method to examine how PHDI correlated with inadequate intake of iron, calcium, potassium, and fiber. RESULTS Out of a theoretical range of 0-140, the median PHDI value increased by 4.2 points over the study period, from 62.7 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 62.0, 63.4) points in 2003-2004 to 66.9 (66.2, 67.7) points in 2017-2018 (P-trend < 0.001), although most of this change occurred before 2011-2012 and plateaued thereafter. For adequacy components that are encouraged for consumption, nonstarchy vegetable intake significantly decreased over time, whereas whole grains, nuts and seeds, and unsaturated oils increased. For moderation components with recommended limits for consumption, poultry and egg intake increased, but red and processed meat, added sugars, saturated fats, and starchy vegetables decreased over time. Higher PHDI values were associated with a lower probability of iron, fiber, and potassium inadequacy. CONCLUSIONS Although there have been positive changes over the past 20 y, there is substantial room for improving the health and sustainability of the United States diet. Shifting diets toward EAT-Lancet recommendations would improve nutrient adequacy for iron, fiber, and potassium. Policy action is needed to support healthier, more sustainable diets in the United States and globally.
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- Sarah M Frank
- Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, United Kingdom; Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, United Kingdom
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- Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; Nutrition Research Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kannapolis, NC, United States
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- Tulane Nutrition, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, United States
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- Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
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Chamberlin ML, Wilson SM, Gaston ME, Kuo WY, Miles MP. Twelve Weeks of Daily Lentil Consumption Improves Fasting Cholesterol and Postprandial Glucose and Inflammatory Responses-A Randomized Clinical Trial. Nutrients 2024; 16:419. [PMID: 38337705 PMCID: PMC10857178 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030419] [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: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Lentils have potential to improve metabolic health but there are limited randomized clinical trials evaluating their comprehensive impact on metabolism. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of lentil-based vs. meat-based meals on fasting and postprandial measures of glucose and lipid metabolism and inflammation. Thirty-eight adults with an increased waist circumference (male ≥ 40 inches and female ≥ 35 inches) participated in a 12-week dietary intervention that included seven prepared midday meals totaling either 980 g (LEN) or 0 g (CON) of cooked green lentils per week. Linear models were used to assess changes in fasting and postprandial markers from pre- to post-intervention by meal group. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms were assessed through a survey randomly delivered once per week during the intervention. We found that regular consumption of lentils lowered fasting LDL (F = 5.53, p = 0.02) and total cholesterol levels (F = 8.64, p < 0.01) as well as postprandial glucose (β = -0.99, p = 0.01), IL-17 (β = -0.68, p = 0.04), and IL-1β (β = -0.70, p = 0.03) responses. GI symptoms were not different by meal group and all symptoms were reported as "none" or "mild" for the duration of the intervention. Our results suggest that daily lentil consumption may be helpful in lowering cholesterol and postprandial glycemic and inflammatory responses without causing GI stress. This information further informs the development of pulse-based dietary strategies to lower disease risk and to slow or reverse metabolic disease progression in at-risk populations.
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- Morgan L. Chamberlin
- Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, and Kinesiology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA; (M.L.C.); (W.-Y.K.)
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- United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service Western Human Nutrition Research Center, Davis, CA 95616, USA;
- Texas A&M, Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, College Station, TX 77845, USA
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- Department of Human Ecology, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820, USA;
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- Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, and Kinesiology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA; (M.L.C.); (W.-Y.K.)
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- Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, and Kinesiology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA; (M.L.C.); (W.-Y.K.)
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Sanjeevi N, Monsivais P. Consumption Trends and Eating Context of Lentils and Dried Peas in the United States: A Nationally Representative Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:277. [PMID: 38257171 PMCID: PMC10819653 DOI: 10.3390/nu16020277] [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: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Incorporation of lentils and dried peas could form the basis of a nutrient-rich diet; yet, they are among the least-consumed legumes in the United States (US). The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of lentils/dried peas consumption in the US over time and across socio-demographic groups, as well as to examine the eating context of these foods. METHODS Analyses included adults (aged 18 years or older) and children (aged 3-17 years) participating in National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2004 through 2017-2018. Participants consuming lentils/dried peas on one or both of the 24-h dietary recalls were categorized as consumers. RESULTS Although an increasing time trend in prevalence of consumption was observed over the study period, prevalence of lentils/dried peas consumption was less than 7% in NHANES 2017-2018 in adults and children. Demographic differences were observed, such that a greater proportion of non-Hispanic Asians were classified as consumers. Lentils/dried peas were primarily obtained from grocery stores and supermarkets. CONCLUSIONS Although there are signs of rising acceptance of dried peas and lentils, the low prevalence of lentils/dried peas consumption suggests that understanding barriers to consumption of these foods could further identify opportunities to improve their consumption.
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- Namrata Sanjeevi
- Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, Spokane, WA 99202, USA;
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Kostrakiewicz-Gierałt K. Products for Sportspeople Containing Constituents Derived from the Common Bean Phaseolus vulgaris L. (Fabaceae)-A Narrative Literature Review. Sports (Basel) 2023; 11:211. [PMID: 37999428 PMCID: PMC10674398 DOI: 10.3390/sports11110211] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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The third-largest land plant family, Fabaceae (Papilionaceae), includes trees, shrubs, and perennial or annual herbaceous plants containing both numerous beneficial constituents (e.g., proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fibre) and antinutrients (e.g., saponins, tannins, phytic acid, gossypol, lectins). The consumption of leguminous plants allows sports people to complete their requirements for nourishment but, on the other hand, it contributes to digestive system ailments. Therefore, the aim of the presented study was to review the experimental articles and patents referring to the application of common (kidney) bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)-based nutritional products for athletes. The survey of the literature was carried out according to PRISMA statements by browsing Scopus, PubMed and ISI Web of Science databases, as well as Google Scholar, Google Patents and Espacenet Patent Search engines using factorial combinations of the following keywords: ('common bean' or 'kidney bean' or 'Phaseolus vulgaris') and ('athlete' or 'sport') and ('food' or 'nutrition' or 'diet'). Altogether, 84 patents issued in the years 1995-2023 were noted. The majority of patents were developed by research teams consisting of at least four authors representing scientists affiliated in the United States of America and China. The patents refer to the production of food ingredients, nutritional products, and compositions: (i) for relieving fatigue, enhancing endurance, and increasing muscle mass and strength, (ii) for maintaining physical and mental health, and (iii) for controlling body weight. Moreover, the analysis of 19 original articles indicated the substantial acceptability of meals containing the common bean. To summarize, the performed investigations demonstrate the considerable use of Phaseolus vulgaris in sport nutrition and the growing acceptance of this trend.
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- Kinga Kostrakiewicz-Gierałt
- Department of Tourism Geography and Ecology, Institute of Tourism, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, University of Physical Education in Kraków, Jana Pawła II 78, 31-571 Cracow, Poland
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Gholami Karim Abad A, Kinnunen TI, Maukonen M, Koivisto AM, Männistö S, Kaartinen NE. Association between legume consumption and the intake of other foods and nutrients in the Finnish adult population. Br J Nutr 2023; 130:1458-1468. [PMID: 36803394 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523000478] [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: 02/22/2023]
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The role of legumes in healthy and sustainable diets is increasingly of interest. Few studies have investigated the association between legume consumption and the consumption of other food groups and the intake of nutrients. This study examined how legume consumption is associated with the consumption of other foods and the intake of nutrients among Finnish adults. Our study used cross-sectional data from the population-based FinHealth 2017 Study consisting of 2250 men and 2875 women aged ≥18 years. The associations between legume consumption (quartile classification), food groups and nutrients were analysed using multivariable linear regression. The models were initially adjusted for energy intake and additionally for age, educational level, smoking status, leisure-time physical activity and BMI. Legume consumption had a positive association with age, education level and leisure-time physical activity. The consumption of legumes was positively associated with the consumption of fruits and berries, vegetables, nuts and seeds and fish and fish products and inversely associated with the consumption of red and processed meat, cereals and butter and butter-based fat spreads. Furthermore, legume consumption was positively associated with the intake of protein, fibre, folate, thiamine and salt in both sexes and inversely associated with the intake of saturated fatty acids and sucrose (sucrose, women only). Thus, legume consumption appears to reflect overall healthier food choices. An increase in legume consumption could accelerate the transition to more sustainable diets. The confounding role of other foods and nutrients should be considered when studying associations between legume consumption and health outcomes.
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- Unit of Health Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, FI-33014, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, FI-00271, Helsinki, Finland
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- Unit of Health Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, FI-33014, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, FI-00271, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, FI-00271, Helsinki, Finland
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Barrientos-De la Rosa C, Duran-Aguero S, Mardones MJ, Morejón Y, García-Milla P, Albornoz P, Torres X, Landaeta-Díaz L. Comparison of Consumption of Pulses in Two Seasons of the Year in Chile. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15112635. [PMID: 37299598 DOI: 10.3390/nu15112635] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In Chile, the consumption of legumes at least two times per week is promoted. However, there is a low consumption of legumes. Therefore, our objective is to describe legume consumption in two different seasonal periods. METHODS Serial cross-sectional study: surveys were distributed during summer and winter using different digital platforms. Frequency of consumption, purchase access, and preparation type were investigated. RESULTS In total, 3280 adults were surveyed in summer and 3339 in winter. The mean age was 33 years. Totals of 97.7% and 97.5% of the population reported consuming legumes in both periods; consumption increased to 3 times per week during winter. In both periods, the main reason for their preference is that they are delicious and nutritious, followed by their use as a meat substitute; the main barriers to their consumption in both periods are that they are expensive (29% in summer and 27.8% in winter) and difficult to prepare. CONCLUSION A good consumption of legumes was observed, but with a higher frequency of consumption during winter, with an intake of ≥1 per day; additionally, differences were found in purchases according to season, although no differences were found in the method of preparation.
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- Claudia Barrientos-De la Rosa
- Carrera Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Providencia 7500975, Chile
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- Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias Para el Cuidado de la Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago 7511111, Chile
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- Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias Para el Cuidado de la Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago 7511111, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación de Salud Pública y Epidemiología Clínica (CISPEC), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo (FCSEE), Universidad UTE, Quito 170150, Ecuador
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- Carrera Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Providencia 7500975, Chile
- Centro Integrativo de Biología y Química Aplicada (CIBQA), Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins, General Gana 1702, Santiago 8370854, Chile
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- Carrera Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Providencia 7500975, Chile
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- Facultad de Salud y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago 7500975, Chile
- Núcleo en Ciencias Ambientales y Alimentarias (NCAA), Universidad de las Américas, Santiago 7500975, Chile
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Ludwig-Borycz E, Neumark-Sztainer D, Larson N, Baylin A, Jones AD, Webster A, Bauer KW. Personal, behavioural and socio-environmental correlates of emerging adults' sustainable food consumption in a cross-sectional analysis. Public Health Nutr 2023; 26:1306-1316. [PMID: 37013850 PMCID: PMC10346036 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980023000654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Describe how dietary intake patterns of US young adults align with the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet (PHD) sustainable diet goals and identify personal, behavioural, and socio-environmental correlates of sustainable intake. DESIGN Data on past-year dietary intake were captured using a FFQ. The PHD was applied to specific food groups, and a total PHD score was calculated. Linear regression models were used to identify associations between personal, behavioural and socio-environmental factors and PHD scores. SETTING This cross-sectional analysis uses data from the second wave of EAT 2010-2018 (Eating and Activity over Time), a population-based longitudinal study recruited in Minnesota. PARTICIPANTS Ethnically/racially diverse group of participants (n 1308) with a mean age of 22·1 (sd 2·0) years. RESULTS The mean PHD score was 4·1 (sd 1·4) on a scale of 0-14, with 14 representing the most sustainable. On average, participants consumed fewer whole grains, fish, legumes, soya, and nuts than ideal for a sustainable diet, and an excess of eggs, added sugar, and meat. The PHD score was higher for participants with higher socio-economic status (SES) and greater educational attainment. Higher home availability of healthy food (β = 0·24, P < 0·001) and less frequent fast-food consumption (β = -0·26, P < 0·001) were the strongest correlates of PHD scores. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that a high percentage of participants may not be achieving the sustainable diet goals defined by the PHD. Reductions in meat consumption and increases in plant-based foods are necessary to increase the sustainability of US young adults' diets.
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- Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI48109, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI48109, USA
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- International Food Information Council Foundation, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI48109, USA
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Vieira NM, Peghinelli VV, Monte MG, Costa NA, Pereira AG, Seki MM, Azevedo PS, Polegato BF, de Paiva SAR, Zornoff LAM, Minicucci MF. Beans comsumption can contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 54:73-80. [PMID: 36963901 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.01.007] [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: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the major cause of global mortality, accounting for 31% of deaths worldwide. Healthy eating habits based on the consumption of bioactive molecules present in plant-based diets can contribute to the prevention of CVD. In this context, the consumption of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is relevant. There are several species of beans, all of which provide proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phenolic compounds. More recently, the complexity of phytochemical components has expanded, including the role of antinutritional factors in nutrient bioavailability and immune responses. Experimental and clinical studies have shown that the consumption of beans results in less food consumption, control of body weight, and improvement of metabolic biochemical parameters. Thus, the consumption of beans is associated with a decrease in CVD risk factors. To date, there have been no interventional studies assessing CVD outcomes, such as hospitalization, infarction, and mortality, in the context of bean consumption. Furthermore, studies on the effect of bean consumption on metabolomics and intestinal microbiota are lacking. The purpose of this review is to explore the nutritional properties of beans and discuss the main effects of the consumption of beans on cardiovascular health. In conclusion, eating habits based on the consumption of bioactive molecules present in beans can contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, there is a large gap in the literature regarding the consumption of beans associated with clinical outcomes, such as hospitalization and mortality.
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- Nayane Maria Vieira
- Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University- UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University- UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil.
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- Faculty of Nutrition, UFG - Univ Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University- UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University- UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University- UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University- UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University- UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil.
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Messina M, Duncan AM, Glenn AJ, Mariotti F. Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Can Help Facilitate and Maintain a Lower Animal to Plant Protein Intake Ratio. Adv Nutr 2023; 14:392-405. [PMID: 36906147 DOI: 10.1016/j.advnut.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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The health and environmental advantages of plant-predominant diets will likely lead to increasing numbers of consumers reducing their reliance on animal products. Consequently, health organizations and professionals will need to provide guidance on how best to make this change. In many developed countries, nearly twice as much protein is derived from animal versus plant sources. Potential benefits could result from consuming a higher share of plant protein. Advice to consume equal amounts from each source is more likely to be embraced than advice to eschew all or most animal products. However, much of the plant protein currently consumed comes from refined grains, which is unlikely to provide the benefits associated with plant-predominant diets. In contrast, legumes provide ample amounts of protein as well other components such as fiber, resistant starch, and polyphenolics, which are collectively thougt to exert health benefits. But despite their many accolades and endorsement by the nutrition community, legumes make a negligible contribution to global protein intake, especially in developed countries. Furthermore, evidence suggests the consumption of cooked legumes will not substantially increase over the next several decades. We argue here that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) made from legumes are a viable alternative, or a complement, to consuming legumes in the traditional manner. These products may be accepted by meat eaters because they can emulate the orosensory properties and functionality of the foods they are intended to replace. PBMAs can be both transition foods and maintenance foods in that they can facilitate the transition to a plant-predominant diet and make it easier to maintain. PBMAs also have a distinct advantage of being able to be fortified with shortfall nutrients in plant-predominant diets. Whether existing PBMAs provide similar health benefits as whole legumes, or can be formulated to do so, remains to be established. Adv Nutr 2023;xx:xx-xx.
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- Mark Messina
- Soy Nutrition Institute Global, Washington, DC, USA.
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- Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelp, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Université Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTech, INRAE, UMR PNCA, Palaiseau, France
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Rehm CD, Goltz SR, Katcher JA, Guarneiri LL, Dicklin MR, Maki KC. Trends and patterns of chickpea consumption among U.S. adults: analyses of NHANES data. J Nutr 2023; 153:1567-1576. [PMID: 36990184 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chickpeas are an affordable and nutrient-dense legume, but there is limited U.S. data on consumption patterns and the relationship between chickpea consumption and dietary intakes. OBJECTIVE This study examined trends and socio-demographic patterns among chickpea consumers and the relationship between chickpea consumption and dietary intake. METHODS Adults consuming chickpeas or chickpea-containing foods on one or both of the 24-hour dietary recalls were categorized as chickpea consumers. Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 2003-2018 were used to evaluate trends and socio-demographic patterns in chickpea consumption (n=35,029). The association between chickpea consumption and dietary intakes was compared to other legume consumers and non-legume consumers from 2015-2018 (n=8,342). RESULTS The proportion of chickpea consumers increased from 1.9% in 2003-2006 to 4.5% in 2015-2018 (p-value for trend<0.001). This trend was consistent across age group, gender, race/ethnicity, education, and income. In 2015-2018, chickpea consumption was highest among individuals with higher incomes (2.4% among those with incomes <185% of the federal poverty guideline vs. 6.4% with incomes ≥300%), education levels (1.0% for <high school vs. 10.2% for college graduates), physical activity levels (1.9% for no physical activity vs. 7.7% for ≥430min of moderate-equivalent physical activity per week), and those with better self-reported health (1.7% fair poor vs. 6.5% for excellent/very good, p-trend<0.001 for each). Chickpea consumers had greater intakes of whole grains (1.48 oz/d for chickpea consumers vs. 0.91 for non-legume consumers) and nuts/seeds (1.47 vs. 0.72 oz/d), less intake of red meat (0.96 vs. 1.55 oz/d), and higher Healthy Eating Index scores (62.1 vs. 51.2) compared to both non-legume and other legume consumers (p-value<0.05 for each). CONCLUSIONS Chickpea consumption among U.S. adults has doubled between 2003 and 2018, yet intake remains low. Chickpea consumers have higher socioeconomic status and better health status, and their overall diets are more consistent with healthy eating.
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- Colin D Rehm
- Health and Nutrition Sciences, PepsiCo, Purchase, NY, United States.
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- Health and Nutrition Sciences, PepsiCo, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States
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- Midwest Biomedical Research, Addison, IL, United States; Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, United States
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Tucker LA. Legume Intake, Body Weight, and Abdominal Adiposity: 10-Year Weight Change and Cross-Sectional Results in 15,185 U.S. Adults. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15020460. [PMID: 36678331 PMCID: PMC9864712 DOI: 10.3390/nu15020460] [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: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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There were three objectives: (1) evaluate the relationship between legume intake and weight change across the previous 10 years, (2) examine the cross-sectional associations between legume consumption, BMI, and abdominal adiposity, and (3) determine if the relationship between legume intake and the outcomes were influenced by multiple covariates, particularly fiber intake. The sample included 15,185 randomly selected adults representative of the U.S. population. Percent change in weight was used as the outcome measure for the 10-year analysis. BMI, and waist circumference, corrected for height, were employed as the outcomes for the cross-sectional analyses. Legume, fiber, and energy intakes were measured using the average of two 24-h dietary recalls. Legume intake was divided into three categories. Five demographic and five lifestyle covariates were controlled statistically. There was an inverse dose-response relationship between legume intake and percent weight change over the previous 10 years after adjusting for 9 of the covariates (F = 6.5, p = 0.0028). However, after controlling for fiber with the other covariates, there were no differences across the three legume intake groups (F = 1.9, p = 0.1626). The cross-sectional findings showed similar inverse dose-response results until fiber intake was controlled. Then the associations became non-significant. In conclusion, legume intake is a good predictor of percent weight change over the previous 10 years, and it is also a significant predictor of BMI and abdominal adiposity cross-sectionally. These relationships are strongly influenced by fiber consumption. Evidently, legumes have dietary advantages, especially high fiber levels, that seem to be valuable in the battle against weight gain and obesity.
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- Larry A Tucker
- College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
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Kaartinen NE, Tapanainen H, Maukonen M, Päivärinta E, Valsta LM, Itkonen ST, Pajari AM, Männistö S. Partial replacement of red and processed meat with legumes: a modelling study of the impact on nutrient intakes and nutrient adequacy on the population level. Public Health Nutr 2022; 26:1-12. [PMID: 36336466 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980022002440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The shift towards plant-based diets with less meat and more legumes is a global target and requires an understanding of the consequences of dietary adequacy on the population level. Our aim was to model the impact of partial replacement of red and processed meat with legumes on nutrient intakes and population shares below dietary reference intakes. DESIGN Modelling study with three scenarios anchored in meat cut-offs: ≤ 70 g/d (Finnish dietary guideline); ≤ 50 g/d (Danish dietary guideline); ≤ 30 g/d (EAT-Lancet recommendation). In all subjects, the amount of meat in grams over the cut-off was replaced with the same amount of legumes. The SPADE method was used to model usual intake distributions. Meaningful differences in average intakes and in population shares below dietary reference intakes compared to the reference (FinDiet) were evaluated based on non-overlapping 95 % CI. SETTING Finnish national food consumption survey (FinDiet 2017). SUBJECTS Finnish adults (n 1655) aged18-74 years (47 % men). RESULTS The scenarios introduced increases in the average intakes of fibre, folate, K, Mg, Cu and Fe, and decreases in intakes of saturated fat, niacin, vitamin B12, Se and Zn. Meaningful shifts of the usual intake distributions of fibre and folate towards improvement in intakes emerged already in 'scenario 70 g'. Overall, distribution shifts towards a higher probability of inadequate intakes of the studied nutrients were not observed. CONCLUSIONS These results support the public health message to partly replace meat with legumes and may benefit nutrition policy actions towards sustainable diets in the Nordic countries and beyond.
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- Niina E Kaartinen
- Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) Mannerheimintie 166, P.O. Box 30, FI-00271Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) Mannerheimintie 166, P.O. Box 30, FI-00271Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) Mannerheimintie 166, P.O. Box 30, FI-00271Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) Mannerheimintie 166, P.O. Box 30, FI-00271Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) Mannerheimintie 166, P.O. Box 30, FI-00271Helsinki, Finland
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Eight weeks of lentil consumption attenuates insulin resistance progression without increased gastrointestinal symptom severity – A Randomized Clinical Trial. Nutr Res 2022; 106:12-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Terminology Matters: Advancing Science to Define an Optimal Pulse Intake. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14030655. [PMID: 35277014 PMCID: PMC8839569 DOI: 10.3390/nu14030655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Confusion around the terms “legumes” and “pulses” has been a long-standing problem among consumers, health professionals, and researchers in the United States. The Food and Agricultural Organization defines pulses as legumes that are harvested solely as dry grain and include beans, peas, chickpeas, and lentils. For the first time ever, the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognized and used the terminology “pulses.” Correct terminology usage is important to build a solid research foundation that is specific to pulses, primarily because of their unique nutritional attributes that impact health differently than other legumes. Future widespread conformity and standardized use of a definition and categorization system around pulses versus legumes in research would allow for an improved interpretation of science and a better understanding of current research gaps. Clarity around these gaps could enhance and improve dietary recommendations, including the ability to refine our current understanding of the optimal daily or weekly intake of pulses at which health benefits are maximized.
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Zhao Y, Ji X, Guo P, Onwuka JU, Zhang Y, He H, Luo C, Wang L, Tang N, Zhao J, Feng R. Dose-response relationships between dairy intake and non-communicable chronic diseases: an NHANES-based cross-sectional study. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2021; 73:552-563. [PMID: 34965361 DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2021.2021154] [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: 10/19/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to explore the possible association between dairy and NCDs and identify possible dairy types that could lower the odds of NCDs. Data were from the 2003-2016 NHANES, a cross-sectional study with 20,297 adults. Multivariable logistic regression analyses and restricted cubic spline (RCS) models were conducted. In the highest intake group (>250 g/d, 1 daily serving), yogurt and milk were inversely associated with the odds of general obesity and central obesity [OR (95% CI), general obesity, 0.74 (0.60-0.91) and 0.75 (0.68-0.83); central obesity, 0.70 (0.56-0.87), and 0.77 (0.70-0.86), respectively, p < 0.05]. Higher milk intake is inversely associated with diabetes, and higher cream intake is associated with a lower likelihood of hyperlipidaemia. The intake of yogurt, milk, cheese, and butter was 0-308 g/d (0-1.2 daily servings), 0-887 g/d (0-3.5 daily servings), <75 g/d (1.7 daily servings), and <15 g/d (0.5 daily servings), respectively.
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- Yan Zhao
- Emergency Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Shanghai Clinical Nutrition Quality Control Center, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Harbin Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin, China
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- STD/AIDS Prevention and Control Department, Harbin Disease Prevention and Control Center, Harbin, China
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- Medical Administration Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Semba RD, Rahman N, Du S, Ramsing R, Sullivan V, Nussbaumer E, Love D, Bloem MW. Patterns of Legume Purchases and Consumption in the United States. Front Nutr 2021; 8:732237. [PMID: 34712687 PMCID: PMC8545802 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.732237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background: Legumes are an inexpensive, healthy source of protein, fiber, and micronutrients, have low greenhouse gas and water footprints, and enrich soil through nitrogen fixation. Although higher legume consumption is recommended under US dietary guidelines, legumes currently comprise only a minor part of the US diet. Objectives: To characterize the types of legumes most commonly purchased by US consumers and patterns of legume purchases by state and region, seasonality of legume purchases, and to characterize adults that have a higher intake of legumes. Methods: We examined grocery market, chain supermarket, big box and club stores, Walmart, military commissary, and dollar store retail scanner data from Nielsen collected 2017-2019 and dietary intake from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2017-2018. Results: The five leading types of legumes purchased in the US were pinto bean, black bean, kidney bean, lima bean, and chickpea. The mean annual per capita expenditure on legumes based on grocery purchases was $4.76 during 2017-2019. The annual per capita expenditure on legumes varied greatly by state with highest expenditure in Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and lowest expenditure in Washington, New York, and Wisconsin. There were large regional differences in the most commonly purchased legumes. Of 4,741 adults who participated in the 24-h dietary recall in NHANES, 2017-2018, 20.5% reported eating any legumes in the previous 24 h. Those who consumed legumes were more likely to be Hispanic, with a higher education level, with a larger household size (all P < 0.05), but were not different by age, gender, or income level compared to those who did not consume legumes. Conclusion: Although legumes are inexpensive, healthy, and a sustainable source of protein, per capita legume intake remains low in the US and below US dietary guidelines. Further insight is needed into barriers to legume consumption in the US.
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- Richard D Semba
- Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Gazan R, Maillot M, Reboul E, Darmon N. Pulses Twice a Week in Replacement of Meat Modestly Increases Diet Sustainability. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13093059. [PMID: 34578936 PMCID: PMC8466503 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The French food-based dietary guidelines recommend eating pulses at least twice a week and to reduce meat consumption. This study assessed the impact on the sustainability characteristics (nutrition, cost, environment) of individual diets of meeting the pulse guideline. Dietary data of 2028 adults from the Esteban survey were completed with the nutritional content (considering bioavailability on iron, zinc and protein), price and environmental impacts of foods. When the pulse guideline (i.e., 57 g/day) was not met, two substitution scenarios raised the quantity of pulses to the recommended level, in replacement of an equivalent portion of (i) starches or (ii) meat. Only 9.6% of the participants reached the pulse guideline. Diet sustainability characteristics improved with the meat scenario (nutritional indicators improved; diet cost, greenhouse gas emissions and acidification decreased), while several indicators deteriorated with the starches scenario. Zinc available for absorption slightly decreased in both scenarios while iron available for absorption decreased in the meat scenario only. Increasing pulse consumption to two portions/week could modestly improve the sustainability of diets when pulses replace meat but not starches. Cultural acceptability of that substitution still needs to be proven, and iron and zinc status of individuals at risk of deficiency should be monitored.
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- Rozenn Gazan
- MS-Nutrition, 13005 Marseille, France;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-491-324-594
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- MOISA, Université de Montpellier, CIRAD, CIHEAM-IAMM, INRAE, Institut Agro, 34060 Montpellier, France;
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Pulse Intake Improves Nutrient Density among US Adult Consumers. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13082668. [PMID: 34444828 PMCID: PMC8398140 DOI: 10.3390/nu13082668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The objective was to examine trends in pulse (dry beans, dry peas, chickpeas and lentils) intake over a 10-year period and to compare nutrient intakes of pulse consumers and non-consumers to better understand the impact of pulse consumption on diet quality in the US population. NHANES 2003–2014 data for respondents (≥19 years) with 2 days of intake was used to evaluate trends in pulse intake. Pulse consumers were identified as those NHANES respondents who consumed pulses on one or both days. Differences in energy adjusted nutrient intakes between non-consumers and consumers were assessed. There were no significant trends in pulse intakes for the total population or for pulse consumers over the 10-year period. In 2013–2014, approximately 27% of adults consumed pulses with an intake of 70.9 ± 2.5 g/day over 2 days, just slightly <0.5 cup equivalents/day. At all levels of consumption, consumers had higher (p < 0.01) energy adjusted intakes of fiber, folate, magnesium. Higher energy adjusted intakes for potassium, zinc, iron and choline and lower intakes of fat were observed for consumers than for non-consumers at intakes ≥69.4 ± 1.01 g/day. These data suggest that pulse consumption in the US population may result in better diet quality with diets that are more nutrient dense than those without pulses.
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Pulse processing affects gas production by gut bacteria during in vitro fecal fermentation. Food Res Int 2021; 147:110453. [PMID: 34399455 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Flatulence is one barrier to pulse consumption for many people. Therefore, we examined how processing affects gas production by the microbiome in three classes of pulses. Processing did not affect gas production from Navy beans. However, in Pardina lentils and green peas, (-1.9 ± 0.3 mL/24 h, p < 0.001; -2.3 ± 0.3 mL/24 h, p < 0.001, respectively). In Pardina lentils and green peas, germination diminished carbohydrate utilization by the microbiome compared with unprocessed samples. In Pardina lentils germination reduced abundance germination resulted in the greatest reduction in gas production among six processing methods of amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) from Bacteroides and Lachnospiraceae and reduced propionate production compared with unprocessed samples. In green peas, germination reduced ASVs from Lachnospiraceae, including one from Roseburia, and reduced proportion of butyrate production during fermentation. Three ASVs from Clostridium sensu stricto (cluster 1), Megasphaera elsdenii, and unclassified Veillonellaceae, were strongly associated with increased gas production across all samples (ρ = 0.67-0.69, p < 0.001). This study showed that processing can reduce gas production by the microbiome in some pulses, but also reduces saccharolytic fermentation and production of beneficial microbial metabolites.
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Verna G, Sila A, Liso M, Mastronardi M, Chieppa M, Cena H, Campiglia P. Iron-Enriched Nutritional Supplements for the 2030 Pharmacy Shelves. Nutrients 2021; 13:378. [PMID: 33530485 PMCID: PMC7912282 DOI: 10.3390/nu13020378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Iron deficiency (ID) affects people of all ages in many countries. Due to intestinal blood loss and reduced iron absorption, ID is a threat to IBD patients, women, and children the most. Current therapies can efficiently recover normal serum transferrin saturation and hemoglobin concentration but may cause several side effects, including intestinal inflammation. ID patients may benefit from innovative nutritional supplements that may satisfy iron needs without side effects. There is a growing interest in new iron-rich superfoods, like algae and mushrooms, which combine antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with iron richness.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giulio Verna
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- National Institute of Gastroenterology “S. de Bellis”, Institute of Research, 70013 Castellana Grotte, Italy; (A.S.); (M.L.); (M.M.); (M.C.)
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- National Institute of Gastroenterology “S. de Bellis”, Institute of Research, 70013 Castellana Grotte, Italy; (A.S.); (M.L.); (M.M.); (M.C.)
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- National Institute of Gastroenterology “S. de Bellis”, Institute of Research, 70013 Castellana Grotte, Italy; (A.S.); (M.L.); (M.M.); (M.C.)
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- National Institute of Gastroenterology “S. de Bellis”, Institute of Research, 70013 Castellana Grotte, Italy; (A.S.); (M.L.); (M.M.); (M.C.)
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Service, Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri I.R.C.C.S, 27100 Pavia, Italy
| | - Pietro Campiglia
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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Diet Quality and Sociodemographic, Lifestyle, and Health-Related Determinants among People with Depression in Spain: New Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study (2011-2017). Nutrients 2020; 13:nu13010106. [PMID: 33396825 PMCID: PMC7823268 DOI: 10.3390/nu13010106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
The role of diet quality in depression is an emerging research area and it appears that diet quality could be an important modifying factor. The aims of this study were to report the prevalence of diet quality among individuals with and without a self-reported diagnosis of depression aged from 16 to 64 years old in Spain, to analyze the time trends of the frequency of food consumption and diet quality from 2011 to 2017 in individuals with a self-reported diagnosis of depression, and to explore the associations between poor/improvable diet quality and sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health-related factors. A nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted in 42,280 participants with and without a self-reported diagnosis of depression who had participated in the 2011/2012 and 2017 Spanish National Health Surveys and the 2014 European Health Survey in Spain. A logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the variables associated with diet quality. The overall prevalence of diet quality among depressive and non-depressive individuals revealed 65.71% and 70.27% were in need of improvement, respectively. Moreover, having a poor or improvable diet quality is associated with male gender, people aged 16-24 years old and 25-44 years old, separated or divorced, and also in smokers.
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