How Is Nutrition Transition Affecting Dietary Adequacy in Eeyouch (Cree) Adults of Northern Quebec, Canada?
How is nutrition transition affecting dietary adequacy in Eeyouch (Cree) adults of Northern Quebec, Canada?
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2013 Mar; 38(3): 300-5
Johnson-Down LM, Egeland GM
Rapid development, including the building of hydroelectric projects and roads in remote areas of Northern Quebec, Canada, has led to concerns about the contamination of traditional foods (TF) and a transition to a diet characterized by increased commercial food intake. A cross-sectional study of 850 Cree adults, aged ?19 years, from 7 of the 9 Eeyouch communities was conducted during the spring and summer seasons of 2005-2008. Anthropometric measures were collected. TF and dietary intake were assessed using food-frequency questionnaires (FFQs) and 24-h recalls. Obesity was high, with 77% of the women and 64% of the men classified as obese. Past-year TF consumption was 100%, and 41% of participants reported eating TF on the 24-h recall. TF intake as reported on both the FFQs and the 24-h recalls was higher in individuals aged >50 years of age and in men, relative to younger adults and… Continue reading
Intake of Game Birds in the UK: Assessment of the Contribution to the Dietary Intake of Lead by Women of Childbearing Age and Children.
Intake of game birds in the UK: assessment of the contribution to the dietary intake of lead by women of childbearing age and children.
Public Health Nutr. 2013 Mar 26; 1-5
Taylor CM, Golding J, Emond AM
OBJECTIVE: Concern has recently been expressed about Pb levels in Pb-shot game meat. Our aim was to determine the consumption of game birds in a representative sample population in the UK, and in children and women of childbearing age in particular. DESIGN: Population-based cross-sectional cohort study. Data from 4 d diet diaries from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS; 2008-2010) were extracted to analyse data on game bird consumption in the sample population, in women of childbearing age (15-45 years old) and in children ?6 years old. SETTING: Home-based study in representative areas of the UK. SUBJECTS: Participants in the NDNS (2008-2010; n 2126, age 1·5 to >65 years).… Continue reading
Observations of Mealtimes in Hospital Aged Care Rehabilitation Wards.
Observations of mealtimes in hospital aged care rehabilitation wards.
Appetite. 2013 Mar 21;
Walton K, Williams P, Tapsell L, Hoyle M, Shen ZW, Gladman L, Nurka M
Malnutrition is common in long-stay elderly hospitalized patients and their dietary intakes… Continue reading
Recognising the Symptoms: How Common Are Eating Disorders in Pregnancy?
Recognising the Symptoms: How Common Are Eating Disorders in Pregnancy?
Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2013 Mar 14;
Easter A, Bye A, Taborelli E, Corfield F, Schmidt U, Treasure J, Micali N
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate eating disorder… Continue reading
School Meals Participation and Weekday Dietary Quality Were Associated After Controlling for Weekend Eating Among U.S. School Children Aged 6 to 17 Years.
School Meals Participation and Weekday Dietary Quality Were Associated after Controlling for Weekend Eating among U.S. School Children Aged 6 to 17 Years.
J Nutr. 2013 Mar 13;
Hanson KL, Olson CM
Prior research has shown positive associations between… Continue reading
Eating Location Is Associated With the Nutritional Quality of the Diet in Norwegian Adults.
Eating location is associated with the nutritional quality of the diet in Norwegian adults.
Public Health Nutr. 2013 Mar 12; 1-9
Myhre JB, Løken EB, Wandel M, Andersen LF
OBJECTIVE: To study the association between dinner eating location and… Continue reading
Evening Chronotype Is Associated With Changes in Eating Behavior, More Sleep Apnea, and Increased Stress Hormones in Short Sleeping Obese Individuals.
Evening Chronotype Is Associated with Changes in Eating Behavior, More Sleep Apnea, and Increased Stress Hormones in Short Sleeping Obese Individuals.
PLoS One. 2013; 8(3): e56519
Lucassen EA, Zhao X, Rother KI, Mattingly MS, Courville AB, de Jonge L,… Continue reading
Eating Disorder Training and Attitudes Among Primary Care Residents.
Eating Disorder Training and Attitudes Among Primary Care Residents.
Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2013 Mar 4;
Banas DA, Redfern R, Wanjiku S, Lazebnik R, Rome ES
Background:The ability to diagnose eating disorders (ED) is important and difficult for primary care… Continue reading