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Yaginuma-Sakurai K, Saito C, Kasahara Y, Tsuno K, Yoshimasu K, Tatsuta N, Goto M, Nakai K. Work engagement and associated factors among Japanese registered dietitians and dietitians: a cross-sectional study. INDUSTRIAL HEALTH 2024; 62:161-169. [PMID: 38044122 DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.2023-0094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Healthcare services provided by registered dietitians and dietitians have been changing because of evolving lifestyles and population dynamics, leading to subsequent changes in the occupational status and experiences of these professionals. However, few studies have examined occupational stress among registered dietitians and dietitians. This study involved a cross-sectional survey to investigate the status and associated factors of work engagement among registered dietitians and dietitians, whose professions differ based on licensing processes and scope of work. A total of 3,593 questionnaires were distributed, 1,890 responses were received, and 1,654 valid questionnaires were analyzed. Work engagement was measured using the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to examine the associations between work engagement and each factor. The work engagement scores of dietitians were significantly lower than those of registered dietitians. Further, work engagement was associated with age, workplace, coworker support, and effort-reward ratio for both registered dietitians and dietitians. However, exercise habit was a significant factor associated with work engagement only among dietitians. Work engagement among registered dietitians was comparable to that of typical Japanese workers, whereas it was lower among dietitians. The findings highlight the importance of considering associated factors to improve work engagement further, especially among dietitians.
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- Kozue Yaginuma-Sakurai
- Department of Human Health and Nutrition, College of Human Health and Nutrition, Shokei Gakuin University, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Aomori University of Health and Welfare, Japan
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- Department of Food and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Human Development, The University of Nagano, Japan
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- School of Health Innovation, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Japan
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- Department of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences, School of Human Sciences, Kobe College, Japan
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- Health and Environmental Risk Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition Science, Sendai Seiyo Gakuin College, Japan
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- School of Sport and Health Science, Tokai Gakuen University, Japan
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Klobodu C, Vitolins MZ, Deutsch JM, Fisher K, Nasser JA, Stott D, Murray MJ, Curtis L, Milliron BJ. Examining the Role of Nutrition in Cancer Survivorship and Female Fertility: A Narrative Review. Curr Dev Nutr 2024; 8:102134. [PMID: 38584676 PMCID: PMC10997918 DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102134] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Female cancer survivors have a higher chance of experiencing infertility than females without a history of cancer diagnosis. This risk remains high despite advances in fertility treatments. There is a need to augment fertility treatments with cost-effective methods such as nutritional guidance to improve fertility chances. The aim of this review article is to connect the current literature on cancer survivorship nutrition and fertility nutrition, focusing on the importance of integrating nutritional guidance into fertility counseling, assessment, and treatment for female cancer survivors. Consuming a healthful diet comprising whole grains, soy, fruits, vegetables, seafood, and unsaturated fats has improved both female fertility and cancer survivorship. Similarly, maintaining a healthy body weight also improves female fertility and cancer survivorship. Therefore, dietary interventions to support female cancer survivors with fertility challenges are of immense importance. The period of follow-up fertility counseling and assessment after cancer treatment may provide a unique opportunity for implementing nutritional guidance for female cancer survivors. Dietary interventions are a promising strategy to improve pregnancy chances and overall quality of life among female cancer survivors; thus, researchers should investigate perceptions regarding fertility, barriers, and challenges to changing nutrition-related behaviors, and preferences for nutritional guidance to support fertility treatments in this population.
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- Cynthia Klobodu
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, California State University, Chico, College of Natural Sciences, CA, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Northern California Fertility Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, California State University, Chico, College of Natural Sciences, CA, United States
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Al-Adili L, Nordgren L, Orrevall Y, McGreevy J, Lövestam E. Nutrition intervention goals from the perspectives of patients at risk of malnutrition: A qualitative study. J Hum Nutr Diet 2024; 37:217-226. [PMID: 37794834 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13246] [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: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nutrition counselling is characterised by a collaborative approach where the patient and the dietitian establish goals that promote health and self-management. Little is known about goal-setting in nutrition interventions of patients at risk of malnutrition. The present study aims to describe the perspectives and needs of patients at risk of malnutrition regarding goals of nutrition interventions. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 patients from three primary care centres and one hospital in mid-Sweden selected through purposive sampling. Interview transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis following the six-phase guidelines of Braun and Clarke to identify patterns of shared meaning and themes in the data. RESULTS The findings highlight that the participants rarely reflected on their personal goals of the nutrition intervention. Instead, they strived to maintain strength and energy, with the nutrition counselling being seen as supportive in managing nutrition impact symptoms. They described discrepancies between their perspectives and the dietitian's regarding weight goals and the diet prescribed to gain weight. CONCLUSIONS The study findings suggest that elucidating patients' goals is key to counteracting the discrepancies between the dietitians' clinically oriented goals and patients' perspectives. Goal-setting is part of the dietitian's structured working process, whereas the patient's lifeworld is complex and unstructured. To provide person-centred nutrition care, new strategies and tools are needed to facilitate collaborative goal-setting. These approaches will bridge the gap between clinical goals and patients' individual needs, promoting better alignment and improved outcomes.
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- Lina Al-Adili
- Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Medical Unit Clinical Nutrition, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland/Uppsala University, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Dietetics, Nykoping Hospital, Nykoping, Sweden
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- Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Adjei ANA, Donkor A, Wiafe YA, Anyitey-Kokor IC, Hyde E. Elements of person-centred diagnostic imaging care in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review. Radiography (Lond) 2024; 30:394-407. [PMID: 38176130 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2023.12.016] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Diagnostic imaging professionals are trained to deliver safe and high-quality person-centred radiographic diagnostic imaging care. The term person-centred care has been described as a confused concept without a unified definition. This systematic review identified the elements that have been used to measure person-centred care in diagnostic imaging in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS A systematic review was conducted and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis statement. Embase, MEDLINE and Cochrane library were searched. Bias was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skill Programme and Mixed Method Appraisal Tool. A narrative synthesis guided by the Picker Principles of person-centred care was undertaken. RESULTS Of the 4482 articles identified, 26 articles were included. The studies were from 12 LMICs. Synthesis of the literature generated six themes, namely access to high quality and safe diagnostic imaging care, effective communication and shared diagnostic imaging decision making, suitable diagnostic imaging environment for physical comfort, respectful and compassionate diagnostic radiographers, effective coordination of diagnostic imaging care process, and family and friends' involvement in diagnostic imaging care. CONCLUSION Medical imaging facilities in most LMICs continue to struggle with issues of access, safety, quality, and responsiveness to the needs of patients. The need for innovative person-centred diagnostic imaging care interventions in LMICs has become urgent. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE If diagnostic imaging services in LMICs are to move beyond the current models of limited person-centred access to care, a greater focus on systems thinking is required. It is imperative to involve all stakeholders, not only patients and radiographers, but also policymakers whose works impact on equitable access to diagnostic imaging services.
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- A N A Adjei
- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; IMPACCT, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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- Provost for Learning & Teaching, University of Derby, United Kingdom.
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Olufson HT, Ottrey E, Young AM, Green TL. An ethnographic study exploring person-centred nutrition care in rehabilitation units. Disabil Rehabil 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37776895 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2254230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Person-centred care (PCC) is an essential component of high-quality healthcare across professions and care settings. While research is emerging in subacute nutrition services more broadly, there is limited literature exploring the person-centredness of nutrition care in rehabilitation. This study aimed to explore person-centred nutrition care (PCNC) in rehabilitation units, as described and actioned by patients, support persons and staff. Key factors influencing PCNC were also explored. MATERIALS AND METHODS An ethnographic study was undertaken across three rehabilitation units. Fifty-eight hours of field work were completed with 165 unique participants to explore PCNC. Field work consisted of observations and interviews with patients, support persons and staff. Data were analysed through the approach of reflexive thematic analysis, informed by PCC theory. RESULTS Themes generated were: (1) tensions between patient and staff goals; (2) disconnected moments of PCNC; (3) the necessity of interprofessional communication for PCNC; and (4) the opportunity for PCNC to enable the achievement of rehabilitation goals. CONCLUSIONS PCNC was deemed important to different stakeholders but was at times hindered by a focus on profession-specific objectives. Opportunities exist to enhance interprofessional practice to support PCNC in rehabilitation. Future research should consider the system-level factors influencing PCNC in rehabilitation settings.
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- Hannah T Olufson
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Dietetics & Food Services, Surgical, Treatment & Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Metro North Health, Herston, QLD, Australia
- STARS Education & Research Alliance, STARS, University of Queensland & Metro North Health, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Dietetics & Food Services, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Metro North Health, Herston, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- STARS Education & Research Alliance, STARS, University of Queensland & Metro North Health, Herston, QLD, Australia
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Mahomed-Asmail F, Metcalfe L, Graham MA, Joubert K, Hlayisi VG, Swanepoel DW. Person centered care: preference, experience and predictors in speech-language pathology and audiology students. SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND HEARING 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/2050571x.2023.2173890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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- Faheema Mahomed-Asmail
- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Audiology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ndlovu Wits Audiology Clinic, Dennilton, South Africa
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- Division of Communication Science and Disorders, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
- Ear Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, Australia
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Adolfsson P, Umb Carlsson Õ, Ek P. Significant others' perspectives on experiences of meal-oriented support and diet counselling for adults with intellectual disabilities who live in supported housing. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 70:435-443. [PMID: 38699502 PMCID: PMC11062285 DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2095860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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The quality of meal-oriented support for people with intellectual disabilities is important for their health. The aim of the present study was to explore the experiences of meal-oriented support and diet counselling for adults with intellectual disabilities living in supported housing, from the perspective of housing staff and mothers. Five focus group interviews, including nine supporting staff members and nine mothers, were conducted. The interviews were analyzed using systematic text condensation. Five themes appeared; Extensive needs of the individual, Staff skills determine the food intake, Informal caregivers make up for shortage of support, Effective collaboration with a registered dietitian is needed and Responsibility of the organization state that professionalization of staff is needed. Lacking resources, such as time and nutritional knowledge, insufficient considerations of individual needs, and high staff turnover influence the meal-orientated services negatively. This study brings to the fore, staff working practices and the complexity of providing meal-oriented support for people with intellectual disabilities. Staff need skills to perform individually tailored support. This is best accomplished through effective collaboration between housing staff and relatives underpinned by knowledge from a registered dietitian. The working practices must be structured at the organizational level of the services.
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- Päivi Adolfsson
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Health Equity and Working Life/HEAL, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Centre for Disability Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Disability and Habilitation, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Al-Adili L, McGreevy J, Orrevall Y, Nydahl M, Boström AM, Lövestam E. Setting goals with patients at risk of malnutrition: A focus group study with clinical dietitians. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:2103-2109. [PMID: 35241324 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Setting goals collaboratively with patients is a key aspect in shared decision-making (SDM) in malnutrition interventions. The aim, therefore, was to gain an understanding of clinical dietitians' reflections regarding the process of goal-setting with patients at risk of malnutrition. METHODS Six semi-structured audio-recorded focus group discussions were held with registered dietitians (n = 29) from primary healthcare and hospitals in Sweden. Focus group transcripts were analysed thematically to find patterns in the data and identify themes. RESULTS Dietitians expressed striving to explore patients' narratives, capabilities, and resources before deciding on goals. They described different strategies in counseling patients and a lack of patient participation in the goal-setting. They emphasized the difficulties of setting feasible goals due to discrepancies between their clinically-oriented goals and patients' personal goals. CONCLUSION Findings highlight a gap in the process of setting goals for patients at risk of malnutrition, where patients' participation was lacking. Education in SDM, and strategies and tools to support dietitians in involving patients in goal-setting, are required to bridge the gap and promote person-centeredness. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Findings may be further used to develop tools and strategies, and design studies on the implementation of and education in SDM and goal-setting for malnutrition interventions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lina Al-Adili
- Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 560, SE-751 22 Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 560, SE-751 22 Uppsala, Sweden; Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland/Uppsala University, Eskilstuna, Sweden; Department of Dietetics, Nykoping Hospital, 611 85 Nykoping, Sweden.
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Medical Unit Clinical Nutrition, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 560, SE-751 22 Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden; Theme Inflammation and Aging, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden; Research and Development Unit, Stockholms Sjukhem, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 560, SE-751 22 Uppsala, Sweden.
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