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Eleraky L, Stuetz W, Rybak C, Frank J, Biesalski HK, Mbwana H, Kinabo J, Lambert C. Potentials and limitations of a food group-based algorithm to assess dietary nutrient intake of women in rural areas in Tanzania. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38639183 DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2024.2335523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of nutrient intake assessment with the food group-based algorithm "Calculator of Inadequate Micronutrient Intake" (CIMI) in comparison to the established nutrition software NutriSurvey. Using Food Frequency Questionnaires and 24-h dietary recalls of 1010 women from two rural districts in Tanzania, 23 relevant typical Tanzanian food groups were identified and subsequently the dietary protocols assessed via CIMI algorithm were compared by bivariate correlations and Bland-Altman analysis with the results of the NutriSurvey software (reference) and were set in relation to blood biomarkers of 666 participants. CIMI and NutriSurvey calculations regarding macro- and micronutrient intakes were similar. The Bland-Altman analyses and correlation coefficients of energy (0.931), protein (0.898), iron (0.775) and zinc (0.838) confirm the agreement of both calculations. The food group based CIMI algorithm is a practical tool to identify the inadequacy of macro- and micronutrient intake at population level.
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- Laila Eleraky
- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) e. V, Müncheberg, Germany
- Devision Urban Plant Ecophysiology, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Food Science Technology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
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- Department of Food Science Technology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Meyer S, Bay J, Franz AR, Erhardt H, Klein L, Petzinger J, Binder C, Kirschenhofer S, Stein A, Hüning B, Heep A, Cloppenburg E, Muyimbwa J, Ott T, Sandkötter J, Teig N, Wiegand S, Schroth M, Kick A, Wurm D, Gebauer C, Linnemann K, Kittel J, Wieg C, Kiechl-Kohlendorfer U, Schmidt S, Böttger R, Thomas W, Brevis Nunez F, Stockmann A, Kriebel T, Müller A, Klotz D, Morhart P, Nohr D, Biesalski HK, Giannopoulou EZ, Hilt S, Poryo M, Wagenpfeil S, Haiden N, Ruckes C, Ehrlich A, Gortner L. Early postnatal high-dose fat-soluble enteral vitamin A supplementation for moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death in extremely low birthweight infants (NeoVitaA): a multicentre, randomised, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled, investigator-initiated phase 3 trial. Lancet Respir Med 2024:S2213-2600(24)00073-0. [PMID: 38643780 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(24)00073-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vitamin A plays a key role in lung development, but there is no consensus regarding the optimal vitamin A dose and administration route in extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants. We aimed to assess whether early postnatal additional high-dose fat-soluble enteral vitamin A supplementation versus placebo would lower the rate of moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death in ELBW infants receiving recommended basic enteral vitamin A supplementation. METHODS This prospective, multicentre, randomised, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled, investigator-initiated phase 3 trial conducted at 29 neonatal intensive care units in Austria and Germany assessed early high-dose enteral vitamin A supplementation (5000 international units [IU]/kg per day) or placebo (peanut oil) for 28 days in ELBW infants. Eligible infants had a birthweight of more than 400 g and less than 1000 g; gestational age at birth of 32+0 weeks postmenstrual age or younger; and the need for mechanical ventilation, non-invasive respiratory support, or supplemental oxygen within the first 72 h of postnatal age after admission to the neonatal intensive care unit. Participants were randomly assigned by block randomisation with variable block sizes (two and four). All participants received basic vitamin A supplementation (1000 IU/kg per day). The composite primary endpoint was moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death at 36 weeks postmenstrual age, analysed in the intention-to-treat population. This trial was registered with EudraCT, 2013-001998-24. FINDINGS Between March 2, 2015, and Feb 27, 2022, 3066 infants were screened for eligibility at the participating centres. 915 infants were included and randomly assigned to the high-dose vitamin A group (n=449) or the control group (n=466). Mean gestational age was 26·5 weeks (SD 2·0) and mean birthweight was 765 g (162). Moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death occurred in 171 (38%) of 449 infants in the high-dose vitamin A group versus 178 (38%) of 466 infants in the control group (adjusted odds ratio 0·99, 95% CI 0·73-1·55). The number of participants with at least one adverse event was similar between groups (256 [57%] of 449 in the high-dose vitamin A group and 281 [60%] of 466 in the control group). Serum retinol concentrations at baseline, at the end of intervention, and at 36 weeks postmenstrual age were similar in the two groups. INTERPRETATION Early postnatal high-dose fat-soluble enteral vitamin A supplementation in ELBW infants was safe, but did not change the rate of moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death and did not substantially increase serum retinol concentrations. FUNDING Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and European Clinical Research Infrastructures Network (ECRIN).
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- Sascha Meyer
- Clinical Centre Karlsruhe, Franz-Lust Clinic for Paediatrics, Karlsruhe, Germany.
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- University Hospital Homburg, Saarland University Medical Center, Clinic for Paediatrics and Neonatology, Homburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Tübingen, Neonatology and Center for Paediatric Clinical Studies, Department for Paediatrics, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of General Paediatrics and Neonatology, Justus-Liebig-Universität, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of General Paediatrics and Neonatology, Justus-Liebig-Universität, Giessen, Germany
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- Medical University Wien, Center of Paediatrics, Department of Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care and Neuropaediatrics, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University Wien, Center of Paediatrics, Department of Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care and Neuropaediatrics, Vienna, Austria
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- University Hospital Essen, Clinic for Paediatrics I, Department for Neonatology, Essen, Germany
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- University Hospital Essen, Clinic for Paediatrics I, Department for Neonatology, Essen, Germany
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- Clinical Centre Oldenburg, Clinic for Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Pneumonology and Allergology, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinical Centre Oldenburg, Clinic for Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Pneumonology and Allergology, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinical Centre Oldenburg, Clinic for Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Pneumonology and Allergology, Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Münster, Clinic for Paediatrics, Department for Neonatology, Münster, Germany
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- University Hospital Münster, Clinic for Paediatrics, Department for Neonatology, Münster, Germany
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- University Hospital Bochum, Children's Hospital-St Josef-Hospital, Department for Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Bochum, Children's Hospital-St Josef-Hospital, Department for Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care, Bochum, Germany
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- Cnopf'sche Kinderklinik, Clinic for Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Cnopf'sche Kinderklinik, Clinic for Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Clinical Centre Saarbrücken, Clinic for Paediatrics, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- University Hospital Leipzig, Center of Paediatrics, Department for Neonatology, Leipzig, Germany
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- University Hospital Greifswald, Center for Paediatrics, Department for Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care, Greifswald, Germany
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- Barmherzige Brüder Hospital Regensburg, Clinic St Hedwig, Clinic for Paediatrics, Regensburg, Germany
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- Clinical Centre Aschaffenburg-Alzenau, Clinic for Paediatrics, Department for Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care, Aschaffenburg, Germany
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- LMU Clinic for Paediatrics, Haunersches Kinderspital, Munich, Germany
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- University Hospital Magdeburg, Clinic for Paediatrics, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Hospital Mutterhaus der Borromäerinnen, Clinic for Paediatrics, Trier, Germany
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- Sana Hospital Duisburg, Clinic for Paediatrics, Department of Paediatric Intensive Care, Duisburg, Germany
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- Evangelical Hospital Oberhausen, Center of Paediatrics, Department of Neonatology, Oberhausen, Germany
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- Westpfalz-Klinikum Kaiserslautern, Department of Paediatrics, Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- University Hospital Bonn, Eltern-Kind-Zentrum (ELKI), Neonatology/Paediatric Intensive Care, Bonn, Germany
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- University Hospital Freiburg, Centre for Paediatrics, Department for Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center of Paediatrics, Department for Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care, Erlangen, Germany
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- University Hospital Ulm, Clinic for Paediatrics, Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, Ulm, Germany
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- University Hospital Homburg, Saarland University Medical Center, Clinic for Paediatrics and Neonatology, Homburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Homburg, Saarland University Medical Center, Clinic for Paediatric Cardiology, Homburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Homburg, Saarland University Medical Center, Clinic for Paediatrics and Neonatology, Homburg, Germany
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- Medical University Wien, Center of Paediatrics, Department of Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care and Neuropaediatrics, Vienna, Austria
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- Interdisziplinäres Zentrum Klinische Studien (IZKS), Universitätsmedizin Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Interdisziplinäres Zentrum Klinische Studien (IZKS), Universitätsmedizin Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- University Hospital Homburg, Saarland University Medical Center, Clinic for Paediatrics and Neonatology, Homburg, Germany
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Daum T, Biesalski HK, Blaschke N, Bosch C, Güttler D, Heni J, Kariuki J, Katusiime R, Seidel A, Senon Z, Woode G, Birner R. Nutrition-sensitive lockdowns: conceptual framework and empirical insights from Africa during COVID-19. Dev Policy Rev 2022; 41:e12666. [PMID: 36245567 PMCID: PMC9538056 DOI: 10.1111/dpr.12666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Motivation Countries facing challenges of nutrition security confront a trade-off when dealing with pandemics such as COVID-19. Implementing lockdown measures, widely used worldwide, can help "flatten the curve" (of disease), but such measures may worsen nutrition security. Purpose We aim to identify and justify nutrition-sensitive lockdown measures to reduce trade-offs with nutrition security. Methods and approach We propose a conceptual framework which distinguishes eight lockdown measures and six pathways to nutrition security. To demonstrate the relevance of the pathways, we reviewed emerging literature on COVID-19 and nutrition security. We analysed the content of 1,188 newspaper articles on lockdown effects in five African countries - Benin, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. Findings Some lockdown measures, such as closing workplaces and restricting movement, potentially worsen nutrition far more than others - banning events and public gatherings have far lesser impacts on nutrition. This can be seen from the framework, literature, and is supported by the analysis of newspaper reports in the five countries. Policy implications It is better when possible to test and trace disease than to lockdown. But when lockdowns are needed, then first recourse should be to measures that have few nutritional consequences, such as banning public events. When more drastic measures are necessary, look to mitigate nutritional harm by, for example, exempting farm labour from restrictions on movement, by replacing school meals with take-home rations, and, above all, providing income support to households most affected and most vulnerable.
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- Thomas Daum
- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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- Regional Agency of Agricultural Development‐PlateauMinistry of Agriculture, Livestock and FisheryRepublic of Benin
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans‐Ruthenberg‐Institute)University of HohenheimGermany
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Berhanu Desalegn B, Lambert C, Gola U, Riedel S, Negese T, Biesalski HK. Calculator for inadequate micronutrient intake for Ethiopia (CIMI‐Ethiopia): Validation of the software for lactating mothers and their children under 2 years. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:3323-3337. [PMID: 36249973 PMCID: PMC9548364 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Early identification of inadequate intake of nutrients from a person's diet is usually crucial to prevent the development of micronutrient malnutrition. However, there is no single dietary assessment tool for Ethiopia that can assess the nutrient intake of a person from the type of food she or he consumed with a given amount. Therefore, the Calculator for Inadequate Micronutrient Intake (CIMI) application was adapted in consideration of food and nutrition contexts in Ethiopia and validated for its suitability to compute nutrient intake and identify nutrient intake inadequacy. For this, a 24‐h recall quantitative dietary data of children aged 12–23 months (n = 781) and lactating mothers (n = 1086) were collected between February 15 and 30, 2017, from rural Genta Afeshum district, Tigray region, Ethiopia. An individual nutrient intake was estimated by calculating using CIMI‐Ethiopia and also by NutriSurvey (NS) software for comparison. The average (mean and median) intake of energy and most nutrients and the prevalence of inadequacy calculated by the two software for the children aged 12–23 months and lactating mothers were comparable, except that of the vitamin A. The correlation coefficients for the intake results calculated by CIMI‐Ethiopia and NS were between 0.85 and 0.97 for the children and between 0.5 and 0.96 for the lactating mothers' group. Most of the mean intake differences calculated by the two methods were within the acceptable limits, except for the vitamins A, D, and B12 in the Bland–Altman plots. CIMI‐Ethiopia is very sensitive to identifying energy, protein, and selected micronutrients inadequacy included in this study, both for the lactating mothers (84.1%–100%) and 12–23‐month‐old children (77.6%–100%) group. Our results showed that CIMI‐Ethiopia estimates the energy and nutrient intake, and can be also used as a screening tool to identify energy, protein, and selected micronutrients inadequacy from an individual woman's and child's diet in rural Tigray, Ethiopia.
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- Beruk Berhanu Desalegn
- School of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology Hawassa University Hawassa Ethiopia
- Institute of Nutritional Sciences University of Hohenheim Stuttgart Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences University of Hohenheim Stuttgart Germany
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- Day‐med‐concept GmbH Berlin Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences University of Hohenheim Stuttgart Germany
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- School of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology Hawassa University Hawassa Ethiopia
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Keflie TS, Biesalski HK. Micronutrients and bioactive substances: Their potential roles in combating COVID-19. Nutrition 2021; 84:111103. [PMID: 33450678 PMCID: PMC7717879 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2020.111103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is seriously threatening public health and setting off huge economic crises across the world. In the absence of specific drugs for COVID-19, there is an urgent need to look for alternative approaches. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to review the roles of micronutrients and bioactive substances as potential alternative approaches in combating COVID-19. METHODS This review was based on the literature identified using electronic searches in different databases. RESULTS Vitamins (A, B, C, D, and E), minerals (selenium and zinc), and bioactive substances from curcumin, echinacea, propolis, garlic, soybean, green tea, and other polyphenols were identified as having potential roles in interfering with spike glycoproteins, angiotensin converting enzyme 2, and transmembrane protease serine 2 at the entry site, and inhibiting activities of papain-like protease, 3 chymotrypsin-like protease, and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase in the replication cycle of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Having immunomodulating, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties, such micronutrients and bioactive substances are consequently promising alterative nutritional approaches to combat COVID-19. CONCLUSIONS The roles of micronutrients and bioactive substances in the fight against COVID-19 are exciting areas of research. This review may suggest directions for further study.
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Woldetensay YK, Belachew T, Ghosh S, Kantelhardt EJ, Biesalski HK, Scherbaum V. The effect of maternal depressive symptoms on infant feeding practices in rural Ethiopia: community based birth cohort study. Int Breastfeed J 2021; 16:27. [PMID: 33743775 PMCID: PMC7980325 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-021-00375-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Maternal depression and other psychosocial factors have been shown to have adverse consequences on infant feeding practices. This study explored the longitudinal relationship of maternal depressive symptoms and other selected psychosocial factors with infant feeding practices (IFPs) in rural Ethiopia using summary IFP index. METHODS This study uses existing data from the ENGINE birth cohort study, conducted from March 2014 to March 2016 in three districts in the southwest of Ethiopia. A total of 4680 pregnant women were recruited and data were collected once during pregnancy (twice for those in the first trimester), at birth, and then every 3 months until the child was 12 months old. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data on IFPs, maternal depressive symptoms, household food insecurity, intimate partner violence (IPV), maternal social support, active social participation, and other sociodemographic variables. A composite measure of IFP index was computed using 14 WHO recommended infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practice indicators. High IFP index indicated best practice. Prenatal and postnatal maternal depressive symptoms were assessed using the patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9). Linear multilevel mixed effects model was fitted to assess longitudinal relationship of IFPs with maternal depression and other psychosocial factors. RESULTS Reports of higher postnatal depressive symptoms (ß = - 1.03, P = 0.001) and IPV (ß = - 0.21, P = 0.001) were associated with lower scores on the IFP index. Whereas, reports of better maternal social support (ß = 0.11, P = 0.002) and active social participation (ß = 0.55, P < 0.001) were associated with higher scores on the IFP index. Contrary to expectations, moderate household food insecurity (ß = 0.84, P = 0.003), severe household food insecurity (ß = 1.03, P = 0.01) and infant morbidity episodes (ß = 0.63, P = 0.013) were associated with higher scores on the IFP index. CONCLUSIONS Overall, a multitude of factors are related to IFPs and hence coordinated, multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder interventions including maternal depressive symptoms screening and management are needed to improve infant feeding practices.
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- Yitbarek Kidane Woldetensay
- Institute of Nutrition Science (140a), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Population and Family Health, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Tufts University, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Boston, USA
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- Department of Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
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- Institute of Nutrition Science (140a), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Nutrition Science (140a), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Nölle N, Genschick S, Schwadorf K, Hrenn H, Brandner S, Biesalski HK. Fish as a source of (micro)nutrients to combat hidden hunger in Zambia. Food Secur 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12571-020-01060-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AbstractFish is an excellent source of protein, but can also be a good source of micronutrients. In Zambia fish is the main animal food source for poor women and children, two groups which are likely to suffer from inadequate micronutrient supply (hidden hunger). Although the potential of fish to combat hidden hunger is increasingly recognized and fisheries and aquaculture have been identified as key resources in addressing food and nutrition security issues in Zambia, only limited information on the nutrient composition of consumed fish species and products is available. Thus the objectives of this paper are to give a quantitative description of the nutritional composition of fish and fish products consumed in Zambia, and to estimate their potential to the Recommended Daily Intakes (RDIs) of micronutrients. Therefore approximately forty fish species in various kinds of processing were collected and prepared following local customs. Samples were analysed for macronutrients such as protein and fat. Contents of B-vitamins and minerals were also analysed. Protein content was overall similar, while fat content and fatty acid composition varied considerably. Most fish contained high amounts of niacin and cobalamin, but small fish usually contained the most cobalamin. Small fish contained up to 32 times the amount of calcium than other fish and often contained more iron and zinc, too. Overall small fish species, which are commonly consumed by poor women and children, can be used to combat hidden hunger in Zambia, due to high levels of cobalamin, calcium, iron and zinc.
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Stiller CK, Golembiewski SKE, Golembiewski M, Mondal S, Biesalski HK, Scherbaum V. Maternal nutritional status and child feeding practices: a retrospective study in Santal communities, Birbhum District, West Bengal, India. Int Breastfeed J 2020; 15:50. [PMID: 32471456 PMCID: PMC7257594 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-020-00262-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background In West Bengal, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) 2015-16, undernutrition and anemia are particularly common among scheduled tribe women and children. The purpose of this research is to assess the nutritional status of Adivasi mothers and child feeding patterns, relevant for clinical practice and the design of future preventive actions. These baseline characteristics were obtained in the scope of a feeding trial aimed at improving the hemoglobin concentration of the index child (6–39 months). Methods In February 2015, the baseline survey was conducted in 21 tribal villages. In total, 288 mothers and 307 children were recruited for their hemoglobin levels (HemoCue Hb201+), as well as anthropometric indices height/length, weight and MUAC. By questionnaire-based interview aspects on child feeding practices, childcare, family scheduling, and prenatal care were elucidated. Results The majority of mothers belong to the Santal tribe (93.8%). Nearly half of mothers suffered from underweight including severe forms (BMI < 18.5: 49.4%), and the majority of mothers were anemic (Hb < 12 g/dl: 86.2%). Similarly, undernutrition was highly prevalent among the index children. Ever breastfeeding was almost universal in the study area (99.6%), with all infants aged < 12 months at the time of the interview still being breastfed. The majority of children were breastfed within the first hour after birth (75.7%), still every third child (32.2%) was deprived of colostrum. Merely 32.9% of infants were exclusively breastfed for 6 months (180 days) according to the recommendations of the WHO/UNICEF. When relating to the proposed complementary feeding (CF) indicator then 89.6% of children have received CF (mainly family foods/biscuits/plain rice) during the first 6 to 8 months, and 46.8% of children aged 6 to 23 months fulfilled the minimum acceptable diet (2 to 3 meals per day and ≥ 4 food groups per day), corresponding to 58.1% among children aged 12 to 23 months versa 25% among infants aged 6 to 11 months. Conclusion The maternal nutritional status was poor and showed interrelations with the nutritional status of the index child. Inadequate feeding and caring practices were common. In particular the younger age group (< 12 months) was found at risk of being offered inadequate CF, which needs to be tackled by future programs. Trial registration The trial was retrospectively registered at the German Clinical Trials Register on the 1st July 2019 (DRKS00017388).
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- Caroline Katharina Stiller
- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70599, Stuttgart, Germany. .,Shining Eyes -medical aid for children and socioeconomic village development in India e.V., Flein, Germany.
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- Shining Eyes -medical aid for children and socioeconomic village development in India e.V., Flein, Germany. .,Institute of Household and Consumer Economics (530A), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Shining Eyes -medical aid for children and socioeconomic village development in India e.V., Flein, Germany
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- Bolpur Manab Jamin, South Jambuni, Birbhum District, Bolpur, West Bengal, India
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70599, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70599, Stuttgart, Germany
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Hill-Mündel K, Schlegl J, Biesalski HK, Ehnert S, Schröter S, Bahrs C, Nohr D, Nüssler AK, Ihle C. Preoperative Ascorbic Acid Levels in Proximal Femur Fracture Patients Have No Postoperative Clinical Impact, While Ascorbic Acid Levels upon Discharge Have a Major Effect on Postoperative Outcome. J Clin Med 2019; 9:jcm9010066. [PMID: 31888071 PMCID: PMC7019571 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9010066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Proximal femur fractures show a high prevalence in elderly patients and are associated with an elevated risk of multimorbidity and early mortality. Recovery is impaired by malnutrition and oxidative stress, which is affected by antioxidants such as ascorbic acid (AA). This study monitored AA levels during hospitalization of patients with a proximal femur to investigate the influence of AA status to the clinical outcome. AA levels of 25 elderly patients with a proximal femur fracture were measured during hospitalization using high performance liquid chromatography. Plasma samples were collected preoperatively, on the first day after surgery, on the third day after surgery and on the day of discharge. Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS) and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) were assessed to evaluate the nutritional status. In patients with proximal femoral fractures, preoperative AA concentrations were significantly lower compared to elderly patients without an acute fracture. A significant decrease of 33.8% in AA plasma level was measured on the day after surgery with a significant recovery up to the time of discharge. The preoperative AA status did not have any significant effect on clinical outcome. However, inadequate AA levels (<50 µmol/L) upon discharge significantly increased the incidence and the severity of postoperative complications. These results indicate that the AA status upon discharge has a greater impact on clinical outcome than assumed, and therefore, AA supplementation during hospitalization should be considered.
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- Katharina Hill-Mündel
- Institute of Nutritional Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (K.H.-M.); (H.K.B.); (D.N.)
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- Siegfried Weller Research Institute, Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (J.S.); (S.E.); (S.S.); (C.B.); (A.K.N.)
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- Institute of Nutritional Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (K.H.-M.); (H.K.B.); (D.N.)
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- Siegfried Weller Research Institute, Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (J.S.); (S.E.); (S.S.); (C.B.); (A.K.N.)
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- Siegfried Weller Research Institute, Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (J.S.); (S.E.); (S.S.); (C.B.); (A.K.N.)
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- Siegfried Weller Research Institute, Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (J.S.); (S.E.); (S.S.); (C.B.); (A.K.N.)
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- Institute of Nutritional Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (K.H.-M.); (H.K.B.); (D.N.)
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- Siegfried Weller Research Institute, Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (J.S.); (S.E.); (S.S.); (C.B.); (A.K.N.)
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- Siegfried Weller Research Institute, Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (J.S.); (S.E.); (S.S.); (C.B.); (A.K.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-7071-606-1065
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Wald JP, Asare E, Nakua EK, Nohr D, Lambert C, Riedel S, Gola U, Biesalski HK. Validation of a computer-based analysis tool for real-time dietary assessment within a Ghanaian region. NFS Journal 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2019.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Desalegn B, Sr. TB, Lambert C, Widmer C, Gola U, Riedel S, Negese T, Biesalski HK. Nutrient Intake of 12–59-Months-Old Children and Women in Ethiopia, and Development of Calculator for Inadequate Micronutrient Intake (CIMI) App for Ethiopian Population (P13-008-19). Curr Dev Nutr 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz036.p13-008-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objectives
To assess the dietary nutrient intakes of 12–23-months-old children and lactating women at fasting vs. non-fasting period in rural Ethiopia. In addition, to develop and validate a Calculator for Inadequate Intake of Micronutrient (CIMI) program, which is simple, easy-to-use app based on consumption amounts of different food and beverages groups which calculates the dietary micronutrient intake of an individual.
Methods
A community-based longitudinal assessments were conducted in lent fasting (n = 377 and 568) and non-fasting (n = 404 and 518) periods at rural Ethiopia (12–23-months-old children and lactating mothers, respectively). Statistical analyses were done using SPSS and Excel. For validation, we compared the average nutrient intake and percentage of participants identified with an inadequate intake (<2/3 of RNI) analyzed by two different methods: CIMI and the established nutrition assessment software NutriSurvey (NS).
Results
Children's and women's intake of the energy and all of the nutrients were lower in the lent fasting compared to non-fasting in both the study groups. Likewise, the prevalence of inadequate intake of most of the energy, protein and most micronutrients were higher in both the 12–23-months-old children (1.7–9.1%) and lactating women in lent fasting (1.6–21.4%) than non-fasting period. Comparable average dietary nutrient for children (R = 0.741–0.956) and lactating mothers (R = 0.628–0.920) and inadequate prevalence results were calculated by CIMI and NS.
Conclusions
Nutrition intervention should give more attention on diet improvement activities of the young children and lactating women and religious fasting periods should also get priority in this respect. CIMI developed for Ethiopian population precisely determine the average nutrient intake and identify inadequate micronutrient intake of individuals using RNI.
Funding Sources
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
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Stuetz W, Gowele V, Kinabo J, Bundala N, Mbwana H, Rybak C, Eleraky L, Lambert C, Biesalski HK. Consumption of Dark Green Leafy Vegetables Predicts Vitamin A and Iron Intake and Status among Female Small-Scale Farmers in Tanzania. Nutrients 2019; 11:E1025. [PMID: 31067775 PMCID: PMC6567817 DOI: 10.3390/nu11051025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Inadequate consumption of micronutrient-dense foods such as vegetables and meat are an important contributing cause for anemia and deficiencies of iron and vitamin A in rural communities of Tanzania. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2016 to examine nutritional and micronutrient status and their associations to the diet of female small-scale farmers in the sub-humid Kilosa (n = 333) and the semi-arid Chamwino (n = 333) districts, in the Morogoro and Dodoma region. An overall higher prevalence of overweight (19.7%) and obesity (7.1%) than of underweight (5.9%) was detected. Significantly more women in the two villages of Kilosa (27-40%) than in the two villages of Chamwino district (19-21%) were overweight/obese, but also more frequently had anemia (34-41% vs. 11-17%), iron deficiency (24-32% vs. 15-17%), and low serum retinol (21-24% vs. 8-9%). Overall, only a small proportion of women reached recommended daily micronutrient intakes: 27% for vitamin A, 17% for iron, 7% for zinc, and 12-38% for B-vitamins. The amount of dark green leafy vegetables (DGLV) consumed was the main determinant of vitamin A and iron intake by women in Chamwino and corresponded to higher hemoglobin, serum retinol and iron status than in the villages of the Kilosa district; in agreement, DGLV consumption also predicted iron and vitamin A intake in Kilosa district. DGLV consumed with wholemeal millet was advantageous in terms of women's vitamin A and iron intake and status over the predominantly maize-rice-based diet lacking vegetables.
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- Wolfgang Stuetz
- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany.
- Department of Food Technology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro 3006, Tanzania.
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- Department of Food Technology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro 3006, Tanzania.
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- Department of Food Technology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro 3006, Tanzania.
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- Department of Food Technology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro 3006, Tanzania.
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- Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), 15374 Müncheberg, Germany.
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Purpose Despite some reports of high prevalence of thiamine deficiency in elderly people, the reported prevalence is controversial mainly due to the methods used in assessing thiamin concentrations. In this study, we sought to investigate the prevalence of vitamin B1 deficiency, using the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method, among older hospitalized patients. Patients and methods This cross-sectional study retrospectively analyzed the results of routine measurements of vitamin B1 of 238 older patients who were consecutively hospitalized to a geriatric acute care ward. Whole blood vitamin B1 concentrations were measured using the HPLC method at hospital admission, and the whole blood vitamin B1 level of <20 ng/mL was considered as deficiency. Results Of 238 patients, with a mean age of 82.1±7.1 years, 63% of patients were women. In total, the mean whole blood vitamin B1 level was 66.1±24.8 ng/mL (range 29.5-215 ng/mL), indicating no vitamin B1 deficiency in the entire population. In addition, no significant differences in the mean whole blood vitamin B1 concentrations between sexes were observed (P=0.356). Conclusion This study indicates that the mean whole blood vitamin B1 concentrations using the HPLC method were within the normal range in older hospitalized patients suggesting that thiamine deficiency appears to be rather uncommon among these patients.
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- Maryam Pourhassan
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, Germany,
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutritional Science, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, Germany,
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, Germany,
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, Germany,
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, Germany,
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Köhler R, Sae-tan S, Lambert C, Biesalski HK. Plant-based food taboos in pregnancy and the postpartum period in Southeast Asia – a systematic review of literature. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1108/nfs-02-2018-0059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
Food taboos during pregnancy and the postpartum period have been linked to increased risk of maternal and neonatal death. This paper aims to present plant-based food restrictions on Southeast Asian women during pregnancy and after giving birth and the rationale behind such cultural practices.
Design/methodology/approach
Google® Scholar, PubMed and Scopus search using the term food taboo, its synonyms and truncations, in combination with the terms pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding, and with the name of the Southeast Asian countries, was conducted from January to February 2017. Articles were included in the review if their full texts were accessible online, in English, published from 2005 to 2016 and if they contained primary data from either quantitative or qualitative method.
Findings
A total of 281 articles were downloaded, and 28 were included in this review. The food taboos and the reasons for avoidance were collated and grouped per their occurrence and according to the country or countries where they are practiced. In total, 14 papers generated data on food taboos during pregnancy, 16 papers on postpartum food taboos and/or 6 on breastfeeding.
Research limitations/implications
This review pools together relevant information about plant-based food taboos Southeast Asian women adhere to during pregnancy and after giving birth. However, data are absent for some of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, and there is a need for more research to get up-to-date information on the local women’s adherence to these cultural practices.
Practical implication
The knowledge of these practices can support stakeholders who are contributing to the reduction of maternal and under-five mortality ratios in Southeast Asia.
Originality/value
This is the first review paper on food taboos covering all ASEAN members and highlighting the need for cultural sensitivity to properly address maternal and child health problems in the region.
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Woldetensay YK, Belachew T, Biesalski HK, Ghosh S, Lacruz ME, Scherbaum V, Kantelhardt EJ. The role of nutrition, intimate partner violence and social support in prenatal depressive symptoms in rural Ethiopia: community based birth cohort study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2018; 18:374. [PMID: 30219050 PMCID: PMC6139168 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-2009-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression during pregnancy has far-reaching adverse consequences on mothers, children and the whole family. The magnitude and determinants of prenatal depressive symptoms in low-resource countries are not well established. This study aims to describe the prevalence of prenatal depressive symptoms and whether it is associated with maternal nutrition, intimate partner violence and social support among pregnant women in rural Ethiopia. METHODS This study is based on the baseline data from a large prospective, community-based, birth cohort study conducted in the South Western part of Ethiopia from March 2014 to March 2016. A total of 4680 pregnant women were recruited between 12 and 32 weeks of gestation. Depressed mood was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scale and a cut off of ≥8 was taken to define prenatal depressive symptoms. Data collection was conducted electronically on handheld tablets and submitted to a secured server via an internet connection. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were computed using IBM SPSS version 20 software. RESULT The community based prevalence of depressive symptoms during pregnancy was 10.8% (95%Confidence Interval (CI): 9.92-11.70). Adjusting for confounding variables, moderate household food insecurity (OR 1.74; 95% CI: 1.31-2.32), severe household food insecurity (OR 7.90; 95% CI: 5.87-10.62), anaemia (OR = 1.30; 95% CI: 1.04-1.61) and intimate partner violence (OR 3.08; 95% CI: 2.23-4.25) were significantly associated with prenatal depressive symptoms. On the other hand, good social support from friends, families and husband reduced the risk of prenatal depressive symptoms by 39% (OR 0.61; 95% CI: 0.50-0.76). CONCLUSION Prenatal depressive symptomatology is rather common during pregnancy in rural Ethiopia. In this community based study, household food insecurity, anaemia and intimate partner violence were significantly associated with prenatal depressive symptoms. Good maternal social support from friends, families and spouse was rather protective. The study highlights the need for targeted screening for depression and intimate partner violence during pregnancy. Policies aimed at reducing household food insecurity, maternal anaemia and intimate partner violence during pregnancy may possibly reduce depression.
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- Yitbarek Kidane Woldetensay
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. .,Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. .,Department of Population and Family Health, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Population and Family Health, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.,Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Tufts University, Freidman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Boston, USA
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.,Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany.,Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
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Desalegn BB, Lambert C, Riedel S, Negese T, Biesalski HK. Ethiopian Orthodox Fasting and Lactating Mothers: Longitudinal Study on Dietary Pattern and Nutritional Status in Rural Tigray, Ethiopia. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2018; 15:E1767. [PMID: 30126089 PMCID: PMC6121597 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15081767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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About half of Ethiopians belong to the Orthodox Tewahedo religion. Annually, more than 200 days are dedicated to religious fasting, which includes abstaining from all types of food, animal source foods, and water. However, the association of fasting with undernutrition remains unknown in Ethiopia. Therefore, dietary pattern and nutritional status of lactating women during lent fasting and non-fasting periods were studied, and predictor variables for maternal underweight were identified. To achieve this, lactating mothers in lent fasting (N = 572) and non-fasting (N = 522) periods participated from rural Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. Average minimum diet diversity (MDD-W) was computed from two 24-h recalls, and nutritional status was assessed using body mass index (BMI). Binary logistic regression was used to identify potential predictors of maternal underweight. Wilcoxon signed-rank (WSRT) and McNemar's tests were used for comparison of the two periods. The prevalence of underweight in fasting mothers was 50.6%. In the multivariate logistic regression model, younger age, sickness in the last four weeks preceding the survey, fasting during pregnancy, lactation periods, grandfathers' as household decision makers, previous aid experience, non-improved water source, and not owning chicken were positively associated with maternal underweight. In WSRT, there was no significant (p > 0.05) difference on maternal body weight and BMI between periods. The average number of meals, diet diversity, and animal source foods (ASFs), consumption scores were significantly increased in non-fasting compared to fasting periods in both fasting and non-fasting mothers (p < 0.001, p < 0.05, and p < 0.001, respectively). Consumption of dark green leafy vegetables was higher in the fasting period (11%) than non-fasting (3.6%), in the study population. As a conclusion, Ethiopian Orthodox fasting negatively affected maternal nutritional status and dietary pattern in rural Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. To reduce maternal malnutrition in Ethiopia, existing multi-sectoral nutrition intervention strategies, should include religious institutions in a sustainable manner.
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- Beruk Berhanu Desalegn
- College of Agriculture, Hawassa University, Postal code: 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- College of Agriculture, Hawassa University, Postal code: 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Keflie TS, Samuel A, Woldegiorgis AZ, Mihret A, Abebe M, Biesalski HK. Vitamin A and zinc deficiencies among tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia. J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis 2018; 12:27-33. [PMID: 31720395 PMCID: PMC6830141 DOI: 10.1016/j.jctube.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The link between tuberculosis (TB) and malnutrition has long been recognized. Vitamin A and zinc deficiencies may reduce the host defenses and increase the risk for diseases. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to estimate the difference in vitamin A and zinc deficiencies together with dietary intakes among pulmonary TB patients and controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS A case-control study design was employed to undertake this study in North Shewa, Ethiopia. Sputum smear examination, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to analyse acid fast bacilli (AFB), vitamin A, zinc, and C-reactive protein (CRP), respectively. Dietary intake was assessed using a 24-h recall questionnaire. Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Chi-square, odds ratio (OR), Spearman correlation, and multinomial logistic regression model were computed for data analyses. RESULTS In this study, 62 TB cases and 59 controls were included. The proportions of vitamin A deficiency among TB cases and controls were 56.4% and 39.0%, respectively. All TB cases and 92.5% controls were zinc deficient. The odds of TB cases with deficiencies of vitamin A and zinc was 2.3 (95% CI: 1.1 to 4.8)times more likely as compared to the controls. More than 80% of all participants had below average fulfilment of energy and vitamin A intakes. CONCLUSION Vitamin A and zinc deficiencies are severe problems among TB patients. Moreover, undernutrition determines the development of TB. Therefore, the management programs of TB need to address the problems of vitamin A and zinc deficiencies together with protein-energy malnutrition.
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Key Words
- AFB, Acid Fast Bacilli
- BMI, Body Mass Index
- CI, Confidence Interval
- CRP, C-Reactive Protein
- DDS, Dietary Diversity Score
- ELISA, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Ethiopia
- FAAS, Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
- HPLC, High Performance Liquid Chromatography
- IQR, Inter Quartile Range
- IZiNCG, International Zinc Nutrition Consultative Group
- MUAC, Mid Upper Arm Circumference
- SD, Standard Deviation
- TB, Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- VIF, Variance Inflation Factor
- Vitamin A
- Zinc
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- Tibebeselassie Seyoum Keflie
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Centre, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
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- Centre for Food Science and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
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- Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
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- Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Centre, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Blumberg JB, Cena H, Barr SI, Biesalski HK, Dagach RU, Delaney B, Frei B, Moreno González MI, Hwalla N, Lategan-Potgieter R, McNulty H, van der Pols JC, Winichagoon P, Li D. The Use of Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements: A Modified Delphi Consensus Panel Report. Clin Ther 2018; 40:640-657. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2018.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Revised: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Woldetensay YK, Belachew T, Tesfaye M, Spielman K, Biesalski HK, Kantelhardt EJ, Scherbaum V. Validation of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) as a screening tool for depression in pregnant women: Afaan Oromo version. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0191782. [PMID: 29408928 PMCID: PMC5800570 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Semantic, technical, content, criterion and conceptual equivalence must be examined in order to validate a psychological rating scale in a new cultural setting. Few validation studies have been conducted in sub-Saharan Africa for scales seeking to detect depression in pregnant women. The aim of this study is to validate the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) as a screening instrument for depression among Afaan Oromo speaking pregnant Ethiopian women. Methods A random sample of 246 pregnant women were recruited in Seka Chekorsa District, Ethiopia during their first, second or third trimester. One week later, 29 participants were selected to answer the questionnaire for a second time to evaluate test retest reliability. The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI-Plus) scale was used as a gold standard to evaluate validity. PHQ-9 was compared with MINI-Plus and sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio and Receiver Operating Characteristic Curves (ROC) for PHQ-9 were calculated. Rasch analysis was also carried out using Winsteps version 3.81.0. Results The reliability coefficient, Cronbach's alpha, for the PHQ-9 total score was 0.84. Both the agreement and consistency Intra-class Correlation coefficients (ICC) for the one-week test-retest reliability were 0.98. The cut-off point of a summed score of eight resulted in a sensitivity of 80.8% and a specificity of 79.5%. The calculated area under the curve (AUC) for the PHQ-9 score versus the MINI-Plus was excellent, 0.88 (SE = 0.04; CI = 0.81–0.95). The PHQ-9 meets the criteria established by Linacre for rating scale effectiveness. Conclusions The PHQ-9 proved to be a reliable and valid instrument that may be used to screen major depressive disorders among Afaan Oromo speaking Ethiopian pregnant women.
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- Yitbarek Kidane Woldetensay
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Department of Population and Family Health, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Department of Population and Family Health, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Department of Population and Family Health, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Tufts University, Freidman School of Nutrition Science and policy, Boston, United States of America
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Abera SF, Gebru AA, Biesalski HK, Ejeta G, Wienke A, Scherbaum V, Kantelhardt EJ. Social determinants of adult mortality from non-communicable diseases in northern Ethiopia, 2009-2015: Evidence from health and demographic surveillance site. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0188968. [PMID: 29236741 PMCID: PMC5728486 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In developing countries, mortality and disability from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising considerably. The effect of social determinants of NCDs-attributed mortality, from the context of developing countries, is poorly understood. This study examines the burden and socio-economic determinants of adult mortality attributed to NCDs in eastern Tigray, Ethiopia. METHODS We followed 45,982 adults implementing a community based dynamic cohort design recording mortality events from September 2009 to April 2015. A physician review based Verbal autopsy was used to identify the most probable causes of death. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression was performed to identify social determinants of NCD mortality. RESULTS Across the 193,758.7 person-years, we recorded 1,091 adult deaths. Compared to communicable diseases, NCDs accounted for a slightly higher proportion of adult deaths; 33% vs 34.5% respectively. The incidence density rate (IDR) of NCD attributed mortality was 194.1 deaths (IDR = 194.1; 95% CI = 175.4, 214.7) per 100,000 person-years. One hundred fifty-seven (41.8%), 68 (18.1%) and 34 (9%) of the 376 NCD deaths were due to cardiovascular disease, cancer and renal failure, respectively. In the multivariable analysis, age per 5-year increase (HR = 1.35; 95% CI: 1.30, 1.41), and extended family and non-family household members (HR = 2.86; 95% CI: 2.05, 3.98) compared to household heads were associated with a significantly increased hazard of NCD mortality. Although the difference was not statistically significant, compared to poor adults, those who were wealthy had a 15% (HR = 0.85; 95% CI: 0.65, 1.11) lower hazard of mortality from NCDs. On the other hand, literate adults (HR = 0.35; 95% CI: 0.13, 0.9) had a significantly decreased hazard of NCD attributed mortality compared to those adults who were unable to read and write. The effect of literacy was modified by age and its effect reduced by 18% for every 5-year increase of age among literate adults. CONCLUSION In summary, the study indicates that double mortality burden from both NCDs and communicable diseases was evident in northern rural Ethiopia. Public health intervention measures that prioritise disadvantaged NCD patients such as those who are unable to read and write, the elders, the extended family and non-family household co-residents could significantly reduce NCD mortality among the adult population.
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- Semaw Ferede Abera
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
- Kilte Awlaelo- Health and Demographic Surveillance Site, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
- Kilte Awlaelo- Health and Demographic Surveillance Site, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
- Department of Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
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Kariuki LW, Lambert C, Purwestri RC, Maundu P, Biesalski HK. Role of food taboos in energy, macro and micronutrient intake of pregnant women in western Kenya. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1108/nfs-09-2016-0146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine food taboos/habits and dietary patterns of pregnant women in Kenya.
Design/methodology/approach
In all, 205 individual 24-h recall interviews were conducted face to face to collect information on pregnant women dietary intake. Women focus group discussions were conducted in seven villages in Kakamega County to determine which foods are avoided during pregnancy and the reasons for avoiding them.
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The concept of “baby becoming big” was common advice to pregnant women to reduce intake of large amounts of starchy or high caloric foods. Restriction on the consumption of some parts of cow and chicken and consumption of eggs was widespread. Women with the highest education had significantly higher intake than women with lower education: energy (1,718 vs 1,436 kcal, p = 0.007), protein (45 vs 38 g, p = 0.03), vitamin C (59 vs 39 mg, p = 0.000), calcium (275 vs 222 mg, p = 0.04) and iron (8.5 vs 7.2 mg, p = 0.03). Multivariate binary logistic regression showed that participants with higher education were more likely to reach estimated average intake for energy (OR = 2.82, 95 per cent CI = 1.2-6.5) and vitamin C (OR = 4.1, 95 per cent CI = 1.5-11.0) than women with lower education level.
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The observed link between reduced intake of nutrients and low education levels suggests that education is a possible intervention strategy. Incorporating nutrition education in school curriculum and improving knowledge on nutrition among women with low education may help overcome unhealthy food taboos in pregnant women.
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Keno T, Ahrens C, Lauvai J, Kurabachew H, Biesalski HK, Scherbaum V. Iodine status in pregnant women and school children of the Aira district in Ethiopia. NFS Journal 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2017.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kariuki L, Lambert C, Purwestri R, Biesalski HK. Reply to Miller et al. NFS Journal 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2017.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ihle C, Freude T, Bahrs C, Zehendner E, Braunsberger J, Biesalski HK, Lambert C, Stöckle U, Wintermeyer E, Grünwald J, Grünwald L, Ochs G, Flesch I, Nüssler A. Malnutrition - An underestimated factor in the inpatient treatment of traumatology and orthopedic patients: A prospective evaluation of 1055 patients. Injury 2017; 48:628-636. [PMID: 28132729 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Suboptimal nutritional status is often observed among hospitalized patients across all medical specialties. The objective of the present study was to (1) analyze the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized orthopedic and trauma patients and (2) to evaluate the relationship between malnutrition and selected clinical outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The prospective field study was conducted between 06/2014 and 06/2015 in a German level I trauma center (Department of Traumatology, Septic Trauma Surgery and Arthroplasty) with a total number of 1055 patients. At hospital admission, patients were checked for malnutrition using the validated Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS). Patients at risk for malnutrition were defined as NRS≥3. Quality of life (SF-36) was assessed to evaluate the physical and mental health status prior to hospitalization. Clinical outcomes under consideration included 1) rate of adverse events, 2) length of hospitalization, and 3) mobilization after operative and conservative treatment. Patients were included independently of surgical intervention or age. RESULTS 22.3% (235) of our patients were at risk for malnutrition (NRS≥3) while a regular nutritional status (NRS<3) was diagnosed in 77.7% (819). The highest prevalence of malnutrition was found in Septic Surgery with 31.0% (106), followed by Traumatology with 19.2% (100) and Arthroplasty with 15.1% (29). Higher prevalence of malnutrition was observed among patients with typical fractures of the elderly, such as lumbar spine and pelvis (47.4%), proximal femur (36.4%) and proximal humeral (26.7%) fractures. Furthermore, patients at risk for malnutrition showed prolonged hospitalization (13.7±11.1 vs. 18.2±11.7days), delayed postoperative mobilization (2.2±2.9 vs. 4.0±4.9days) and delayed mobilization after conservative treatment (1.1±2.7 vs. 1.8±1.9days). A statistically significant correlation of NRS with each parameter (Spearman's rank correlation, p<0.05) was observed. The incidence of adverse events in patients at risk for malnutrition was statistically significantly higher compared to that of patients with a regular nutritional status (37.2% vs. 21.1%, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Malnutrition is widespread regarding hospitalized patients in the field of orthopedic and trauma surgery and results in suboptimal clinical outcome. It should be considered as an important factor that significantly contributes to delayed recovery. Especially elderly trauma patients and patients suffering from postoperative infections should be monitored carefully during hospitalization.
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- Christoph Ihle
- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutritional Science, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutritional Science, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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Lambert C, Nüssler A, Biesalski HK, Freude T, Bahrs C, Ochs G, Flesch I, Stöckle U, Ihle C. Age-dependent risk factors for malnutrition in traumatology and orthopedic patients. Nutrition 2017; 37:60-67. [PMID: 28359364 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2016.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2016] [Revised: 09/25/2016] [Accepted: 12/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of risk of malnutrition (RoM) in an orthopedic and traumatology patient cohort with a broad range of ages. In addition to the classical indicators for risk assessment (low body mass index, weight loss, and comorbidity), this study aimed to analyze the effects of lifestyle factors (eating pattern, smoking, physical activity) on RoM. METHODS The prospective cohort study included 1053 patients in a level 1 trauma center in Germany. RoM was assessed by Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS) 2002 and for the elderly additionally by Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). Age-dependent risk factors identified in univariate statistical analysis were used for multivariate logistic regression models. RESULTS The prevalence of patients at RoM (NRS ≥3) was 22%. In the three age categories (<50 y, 50-69 y, and ≥70 y), loss of appetite, weight loss, number of comorbidities, drugs and gastrointestinal symptoms significantly increased RoM in univariate statistical analysis. In patients ages ≥70 y, several disease- and lifestyle-related factors (not living at home, less frequent consumption of vegetables and whole meal bread, low physical activity, and smoking) were associated with RoM. Multivariate logistic regression model for the total study population identified weight loss (odds ratio [OR], 6.09; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.14-8.83), loss of appetite (OR, 3.81; 95% CI, 2.52-5.78), age-specific low BMI (OR, 1.87; 95% CI, 1.18-2.97), number of drugs taken (OR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.12-1.26), age (OR, 1.03; 95% CI, 1.02-1.04), and days per week with vegetable consumption (OR, 0.938; 95% CI, 0.89-0.99) as risk factors. CONCLUSION Malnutrition in trauma and orthopedic patients is not only a problem related to age. Lifestyle-related factors also contribute significantly to malnutrition in geriatric patients.
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- Christine Lambert
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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Gao H, Wang Q, Hormann E, Stuetz W, Stiller C, Biesalski HK, Scherbaum V. Breastfeeding practices on postnatal wards in urban and rural areas of the Deyang region, Sichuan province of China. Int Breastfeed J 2016; 11:11. [PMID: 27182280 PMCID: PMC4867090 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-016-0070-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the efforts that have been made to promote breastfeeding in China since the 1990s, there is still a very low prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding. The objective of this study was to assess the current situation of infant feeding practices during the postpartum hospital stay in urban and rural areas of the Deyang region. METHODS Cross-sectional sampling was used in two urban hospitals and five rural clinics in the Deyang region of southwestern China. Interviews with mothers after delivery (urban n = 102, rural n = 99) were conducted before discharge and five focus group discussions were held. RESULTS The prevalence of Caesarean section was high in both urban and rural areas (63.9 % urban vs. 68.4 % rural). After birth, nearly all mothers (98.0 % urban vs. 99.0 % rural) initiated breastfeeding. One week after delivery, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 8.0 % (9.8 % urban vs. 6.1 % rural), almost exclusive breastfeeding 34.5 % (29.4 % urban vs. 39.8 % rural), mixed feeding 56.0 % (58.8 % urban vs. 53.1 % rural), and exclusive formula feeding 1.5 % (2.0 % urban vs. 1.0 % rural). Breastfeeding initiation (≤ two days after birth) was positively associated (Odds Ratio [OR] 1.97, 95 % Confidence Interval [CI] 1.11, 3.50) with exclusive and almost exclusive breastfeeding, whereas birth length under 50 cm (OR 0.48, 95 % CI 0.26, 0.87), mother's education > 12 years (OR 0.46, 95 % CI 0.24, 0.88) and mother's lack of knowledge about the importance of colostrum (OR 0.35, 95 % CI 0.14, 0.86) were negatively associated with almost exclusive breastfeeding. CONCLUSION Although disparities between urban and rural areas exist, the situation of infant feeding is inadequate in both settings. The high prevalence of Caesarean section, the mothers' poor knowledge of the physiology of breast milk production, the mothers' lack of breastfeeding confidence, the widespread advertising of breast milk substitutes, and the changing perception of the function of breasts, may influence the unfavorable breastfeeding behavior observed in the study area.
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- />Institute of Social Science in Agriculture (430b), University of Hohenheim, Museumsfluegel, Stuttgart, 70599 Germany
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- />Medical Society of Deyang City, Sichuan, Public Health Bureau of Deyang, Lushan Nan Road No. 299, Jingyang District, Deyang, 618000 China
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- />Europäisches Institut für Stillen und Laktation, Wittberg 14, Kramsach, 6233 Austria
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- />Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart, 70599 Germany
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- />Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart, 70599 Germany
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- />Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart, 70599 Germany
- />Food Security Center (793), University of Hohenheim, Wollgrasweg 43, Stuttgart, 70599 Germany
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- />Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart, 70599 Germany
- />Food Security Center (793), University of Hohenheim, Wollgrasweg 43, Stuttgart, 70599 Germany
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Setiawan B, Thamtam SK, Jati IRAP, Purwestri RC, Nohr D, Biesalski HK. The influence of traditional stir-frying with oil on acceptability, antioxidant activities, nutrients, and the phytic acid content of fermented soybean (tempeh). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1108/nfs-09-2015-0105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
– The purpose of this paper was to investigate the acceptability of processed tempeh and the effect of stir-frying on uncooked tempeh composition, total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant (AO) activities and the phytic acid (PA) concentration.
Design/methodology/approach
– Fermentation was performed in the solid-state using soybean (Glycine max) inoculated with Rhizopus oligosporus. The acceptability of tempeh was evaluated by administering a questionnaire. The TPC of uncooked and stir-fried tempeh was examined using Folin-Ciocalteu’s method, and PA was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. AO activities were measured by the thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) and ferric ion reducing/antioxidant power methods. The stir-fried tempeh was more acceptable than other preparations to the panelists.
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– In comparison with the uncooked tempeh, stir-fried tempeh showed higher fat composition, in addition to decreased levels of minerals, PA and TBARS.
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– Soy foods are an important source of protein. However, conventional cooking methods could change the chemical properties in soy foods. To avoid additional oil that adds calories, consumers might opt for other cooking methods, such as steaming.
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Keflie TS, Nölle N, Lambert C, Nohr D, Biesalski HK. Vitamin D deficiencies among tuberculosis patients in Africa: A systematic review. Nutrition 2015; 31:1204-12. [PMID: 26333888 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2014] [Revised: 04/11/2015] [Accepted: 05/08/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The aim of this study was to explore the existence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) in tuberculosis (TB) patients living in Africa and to identify its predictor variables. PRISMA guidelines and checklists were used. The sources of the data were Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. We identified 23 articles, of which 15 reported the status of vitamin D in TB with TB. The definition of serum vitamin D status was summarized as severe, deficient, and insufficient when the concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin (OH)-D ≤25, ≤50, and ≤75 nmol/L, respectively. The reports showed that up to 88.9% and 96.3% of patients with TB tested by radioimmunoassay had VDD and vitamin D insufficiency, respectively. Statistically significant variables such as lack of sun exposure, inadequate dietary intake, season, clothing, comorbidities, low body mass index, age, skin pigmentation, use of antiretroviral therapy and anti-TB drugs, and socioeconomic status were identified as the main predictor variables of vitamin D status. VDD and vitamin D insufficiency were highly prevalent in TB patients in Africa. Further case-control studies are warranted to clarify the cause-effect relationship between vitamin D and TB and thereby, design valuable strategies to manage VDD among TB patients in Africa.
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- Tibebeselassie Seyoum Keflie
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany; Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany; Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Scherbaum V, Purwestri RC, Stuetz W, Inayati DA, Suryantan J, Bloem MA, Biesalski HK. Locally produced cereal/nut/legume-based biscuits versus peanut/milk-based spread for treatment of moderately to mildly wasted children in daily programmes on Nias Island, Indonesia: an issue of acceptance and compliance? Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2015; 24:152-61. [PMID: 25740754 DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.2015.24.1.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Treatment effects of fortified ready-to-use foods for moderately to mildly wasted children are largely unknown. METHODS Two nutritionally comparable forms of locally produced ready-to-use foods for daily feeding programmes of moderately to mildly wasted children (weight-for-height Z-score/WHZ>=-3 to <-1.5SD) were assessed on Nias, Indonesia. The frequencies of reaching target WHZ>=-1.5SD, compliance to the ready-touse food programme, and weight gain until recovery or programme closure among children treated with peanut/ milk-based spreads (n=29) were compared among children receiving cereal/nut/legume-based biscuits (n=44) and a second group treated with cereal/nut/legume-based biscuits whose mothers received intensive nutrition education (n=38). RESULTS Children in the cereal/nut/legume-based biscuits groups were younger (31 and 33 vs 39 months, p=0.004) and more likely to be moderately wasted (45 and 39 vs 21% with WHZ<-2, p=0.114) at admission, but had a higher rate in recovery (84 and 79 vs 62%, p=0.086) and showed more frequently a high compliance (>80%) to the ready-to-use (86 and 84 vs 45%, p<0.001) than those children in the peanut/milk-based spreads programme. Multivariable logistic regression revealed high compliance followed by weight gain and a lower degree of wasting at admission as independent and significant predictors of reaching target WHZ>=-1.5SD (all p<0.01). Weight gain was positively associated with the consumption of the biscuits (vs peanut//milk-based spreads: r=0.188, p=0.051) and was highest in the cereal/nut/legume-based biscuits plus intensive education compared with the cereal/nut/legume-based biscuits and peanut/milk-based spreads groups. CONCLUSIONS Locally produced ready-to-use foods as biscuits or spreads were similarly effective for rehabilitation of moderately to mildly wasted children.
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- Veronika Scherbaum
- Institute for Social Sciences in Agriculture, Department of Gender and Nutrition (430), University of Hohenheim, Schloss, Museumsfluegel, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany. .,Institute for Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute for Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Nutrition Department, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
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- Institute of Nutrition, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute for Social Sciences in Agriculture, Department of Gender and Nutrition (430), University of Hohenheim, Schloss, Museumsfluegel, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute for Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Jati IRAP, Widmer C, Purwestri RC, Wirawan NN, Gola U, Lambert C, Biesalski HK. Design and validation of a program to identify inadequate intake of iron, zinc, and vitamin A. Nutrition 2014; 30:1310-7. [PMID: 25280406 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2014.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2013] [Revised: 03/08/2014] [Accepted: 03/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to create an innovative, easy-to-use, and informative web-based application system to calculate the iron, zinc, and vitamin A intake in comparison to the recommended nutrient intake (RNI). METHODS Food survey data on commonly consumed Indonesian foods (122 foods) were recorded from 68,800 households. The data were used to extract 13 relevant food groups representing typical Indonesian dietary patterns and were incorporated into the development of new software called the Calculator of Inadequate Micronutrient Intake (CIMI). To validate, 24-h dietary recall data of children (n = 118) and adult women (n = 124) from Indonesia were collected and analyzed using CIMI and Nutrisurvey (NS) and the results were analyzed. RESULTS CIMI calculates the absolute intake of energy, macronutrients, retinol, ß-carotene, retinol equivalents, iron, and zinc. The percentages of RNI fulfillment with regard to age and sex are presented. The bioavailability levels of iron and zinc are considered. Validation showed that results of CIMI and NS were comparable with regard to the average intake and range of data distribution ratio. Due to bioavailability factors, more participants who had intake of iron (adult group) and zinc (both groups) below the cutoff were detected by CIMI. The range of correlation coefficient of NS and CIMI were from 0.889 (energy) to 0.713 (iron) in the children's group and from 0.919 (protein) to 0.686 (vitamin A) in the adult group. CONCLUSION CIMI is a simple and rapid tool that calculates energy and nutrient intake, and also the percentage of nutrient fulfillment in comparison with the dietary recommendation.
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- Ignasius Radix A P Jati
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Day-med-concept GmbH, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Biesalski HK, Erdman JW, Hathcock J, Ellwood K, Beatty S, Johnson E, Marchioli R, Lauritzen L, Rice HB, Shao A, Griffiths JC. Nutrient reference values for bioactives: new approaches needed? A conference report. Eur J Nutr 2013; 52 Suppl 1:1-9. [PMID: 23455383 PMCID: PMC3597284 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-013-0503-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Nutrients can be classified as either “essential” or “non-essential,” the latter are also termed bioactive substances. Whereas the absence of essential nutrients from the diet results in overt deficiency often times with moderate to severe physiological decrements, the absence of bioactive substances from the diet results in suboptimal health. Nutrient reference values are set by Codex Alimentarius and regulatory bodies in many countries, mostly for essential nutrients with recommended daily intakes. The IOM in the United States has defined a set of four DRIs that, when data are appropriate, include an EAR, a RDA that is derived from the EAR, an AI for nutrients without appropriate data to identify an EAR, and an UL. From the RDA, the United States derives a labeling value called the DV, which applies to older children and most adults. In Codex, the equivalents of the DVs are the NRVs to be used in calculating percentage values on food labels. Nothing in the IOM documents specifies that labeling values can be set only for what have been defined to date as essential nutrients. Indeed, the US Food and Drug Administration sets a labeling value for dietary fiber based on the IOM AI for this ingredient. This conference explores the definitions, concepts, and data on two of the best examples of bioactive substances that, perhaps, should have NRVs: lutein and zeaxanthin, and n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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Gao H, Stiller CK, Scherbaum V, Biesalski HK, Wang Q, Hormann E, Bellows AC. Dietary intake and food habits of pregnant women residing in urban and rural areas of Deyang City, Sichuan Province, China. Nutrients 2013; 5:2933-54. [PMID: 23912325 PMCID: PMC3775236 DOI: 10.3390/nu5082933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2013] [Revised: 05/31/2013] [Accepted: 07/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Micronutrient deficiencies and imbalanced dietary intake tend to occur during the reproductive period among women in China. In accordance with traditional Chinese culture, pregnant women are commonly advised to follow a specific set of dietary precautions. The purpose of this study was to assess dietary intake data and identify risk factors for nutritional inadequacy in pregnant women from urban and rural areas of Deyang region, Sichuan province of China. Cross-sectional sampling was applied in two urban hospitals and five rural clinics (randomly selected) in Deyang region. Between July and October 2010, a total of 203 pregnant women in the third trimester, aged 19-42 years, were recruited on the basis of informed consent during antenatal clinic sessions. Semi-structured interviews on background information and 24-h dietary recalls were conducted. On the basis of self-reported height and pre-pregnancy weight, 68.7% of the women had a pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) within the normal range (18.5 ≤ BMI < 25), 26.3% were found to be underweight with a BMI <18.5 (20.8% in urban vs. 35.6% in rural areas), while only 5.1% were overweight with a BMI ≥30. In view of acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDRs) the women's overall dietary energy originated excessively from fat (39%), was low in carbohydrates (49.6%), and reached the lower limits for protein (12.1%). Compared to rural areas, women living in urban areas had significantly higher reference nutrient intake (RNI) fulfillment levels for energy (106.1% vs. 93.4%), fat (146.6% vs. 119.7%), protein (86.9% vs. 71.6%), vitamin A (94.3% vs. 65.2%), Zn (70.9% vs. 61.8%), Fe (56.3% vs. 48%), Ca (55.1% vs. 41%) and riboflavin (74.7% vs. 60%). The likelihood of pregnant women following traditional food recommendations, such as avoiding rabbit meat, beef and lamb, was higher in rural (80%) than in urban (65.1%) areas. In conclusion, culturally sensitive nutrition education sessions are necessary for both urban and rural women. The prevalence of underweight before conception and an insufficient supply of important micronutrients were more pronounced in rural areas. Therefore, attention must be given to the nutritional status, especially of rural women before, or at the latest, during pregnancy.
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- Haoyue Gao
- Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, Gender and Nutrition (430b), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart 70599, Germany; E-Mails: (H.G.); (C.K.S.)
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- Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, Gender and Nutrition (430b), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart 70599, Germany; E-Mails: (H.G.); (C.K.S.)
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart 70599, Germany; E-Mail:
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- Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, Gender and Nutrition (430b), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart 70599, Germany; E-Mails: (H.G.); (C.K.S.)
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart 70599, Germany; E-Mail:
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition (140a), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Stuttgart 70599, Germany; E-Mail:
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- Medical Society of Deyang City, Sichuan, Public Health Bureau of Deyang, Lushan Nan Road No.299, Jingyang District of Deyang City, Deyang 618000, China; E-Mail:
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- Europäisches Institut für Stillen und Laktation, Wittberg 14, Kramsach 6233, Austria; E-Mail:
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- Department of Public Health, Food Studies, and Nutrition, David B Falk College, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, USA; E-Mail:
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Purwestri RC, Scherbaum V, Inayati DA, Wirawan NN, Suryantan J, Bloem MA, Pangaribuan RV, Stuetz W, Hoffmann V, Qaim M, Biesalski HK, Bellows AC. Impact of Daily versus Weekly Supply of Locally Produced Ready-to-Use Food on Growth of Moderately Wasted Children on Nias Island, Indonesia. ISRN Nutr 2013; 2013:412145. [PMID: 24959543 PMCID: PMC4045281 DOI: 10.5402/2013/412145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2012] [Accepted: 01/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This study reports the outcomes of daily (semi-urban areas) and weekly (remote rural regions) programs for moderately wasted children supplemented with locally produced ready-to-use foods in the form of fortified cereal/nut/legume-based biscuits on Nias Island, Indonesia (RUF-Nias biscuit). Thirty-four children in daily and twenty children in weekly programs aged ≥6 to <60 months with weight-for-height z-score (WHZ) ≥ -3 to < -2 SD were recruited (October 2007-June 2008) on Nias and admitted into existing nutrition centers in the Church World Service project area. Individual discharge criterion was WHZ ≥ -1.5 SD. Weight gain of the children in daily and weekly programs was 3.9 ± 3.8 and 2.0 ± 2.0 g/kg/day, respectively. A higher proportion of children in daily than weekly programs reached target WHZ (76% vs. 35%, P = 0.004). Weight gain at program discharge/closure was highly predicted (R (2) = 0.228, P < 0.001) by compliance to RUF biscuits: high vs. low compliance resulted in a 1.33 (95% CI 0.16 to 1.53) g/kg/day higher weight gain. Compliance and admission in daily programs were significant factors in reducing the risk of not reaching the discharge criterion. However, mothers complained more frequently about time constraints in the daily relative to weekly programs.
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- Ratna Chrismiari Purwestri
- Department of Gender and Nutrition, Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, University of Hohenheim and Center of Gender and Nutrition, Schloss, Museumfluegel, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany ; Institute for Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany ; Study Program Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia
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- Department of Gender and Nutrition, Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, University of Hohenheim and Center of Gender and Nutrition, Schloss, Museumfluegel, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany ; Institute for Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Gender and Nutrition, Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, University of Hohenheim and Center of Gender and Nutrition, Schloss, Museumfluegel, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Study Program Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia
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- SEAMEO TROPMED Regional Centre for Community Nutrition, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia
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- Institute of Nutrition, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Gender and Nutrition, Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, University of Hohenheim and Center of Gender and Nutrition, Schloss, Museumfluegel, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, University of Goettingen, 37073 Goettingen, Germany
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- Institute for Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Gender and Nutrition, Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, University of Hohenheim and Center of Gender and Nutrition, Schloss, Museumfluegel, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany ; Department of Public Health, Food Studies, and Nutrition, David B. Falk College, Syracuse University, NY 13244, USA
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Jati IRAP, Vadivel V, Nöhr D, Biesalski HK. Nutrient density score of typical Indonesian foods and dietary formulation using linear programming. Public Health Nutr 2012; 15:2185-92. [PMID: 22717080 PMCID: PMC10271654 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980012001139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2011] [Revised: 03/14/2012] [Accepted: 03/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present research aimed to analyse the nutrient density (ND), nutrient adequacy score (NAS) and energy density (ED) of Indonesian foods and to formulate a balanced diet using linear programming. DESIGN Data on typical Indonesian diets were obtained from the Indonesian Socio-Economic Survey 2008. ND was investigated for 122 Indonesian foods. NAS was calculated for single nutrients such as Fe, Zn and vitamin A. Correlation analysis was performed between ND and ED, as well as between monthly expenditure class and food consumption pattern in Indonesia. Linear programming calculations were performed using the software POM-QM for Windows version 3. SETTING Republic of Indonesia, 2008. SUBJECTS Public households (n 68 800). RESULTS Vegetables had the highest ND of the food groups, followed by animal-based foods, fruits and staple foods. Based on NAS, the top ten food items for each food group were identified. Most of the staple foods had high ED and contributed towards daily energy fulfillment, followed by animal-based foods, vegetables and fruits. Commodities with high ND tended to have low ED. Linear programming could be used to formulate a balanced diet. In contrast to staple foods, purchases of fruit, vegetables and animal-based foods increased with the rise of monthly expenditure. CONCLUSIONS People should select food items based on ND and NAS to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies in Indonesia. Dietary formulation calculated using linear programming to achieve RDA levels for micronutrients could be recommended for different age groups of the Indonesian population.
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- Ignasius Radix A P Jati
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Purwestri RC, Scherbaum V, Inayati DA, Wirawan NN, Suryantan J, Bloem MA, Pangaribuan RV, Hoffmann V, Biesalski HK, Qaim M, Bellows AC. Cost analysis of community-based daily and weekly programs for treatment of moderate and mild wasting among children on Nias Island, Indonesia. Food Nutr Bull 2012; 33:207-16. [PMID: 23156124 DOI: 10.1177/156482651203300306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ready-to-use food in the form of biscuits (RUF-Nias biscuit) was locally produced for rehabilitation of moderately and mildly wasted (weight-for-height z-score > or = -3 to < -1.5 SD) children on Nias Island, Indonesia. Daily programs were performed in semiurban settings, and weekly programs took place in rural areas. OBJECTIVE To analyze the cost of daily and weekly distribution and supervision of RUF-Nias biscuit programs. METHODS The costs of the daily and weekly programs were derived from the financial report and interviews with program implementers and participating households. Costs were calculated on the basis of total rehabilitation costs per child per day required to achieve a target weight-for-height z-score > or = -1.5 SD in daily and weekly programs. RESULTS Institutional costs to the implementing organization were similar for both programs (approximately US $4 per child per day). The daily programs resulted in a significantly higher proportion of recovered children (78.6% vs. 65.4%) and higher weight gain (3.7 vs. 2.2 g/kg/day) than the weekly programs. About 6% to 7% of the total cost of the programs was accounted for by locally produced RUF-Nias biscuits. The social cost borne by the community for the weekly programs was about half that for the daily programs. CONCLUSIONS The daily programs achieved better results for the implementing organization than the weekly programs; however, the weekly programs were preferred by the community because of the lower time constraints and the lower opportunity cost of time. The willingness of community and household members to invest their time in more intensive activities in the daily programs led to better program outcomes.
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- Ratna Chrismiari Purwestri
- Institute for Social Sciences in Agriculture, Center of Gender and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Inayati DA, Scherbaum V, Purwestri RC, Wirawan NN, Suryantan J, Hartono S, Bloem MA, Pangaribuan RV, Biesalski HK, Hoffmann V, Bellows AC. Improved nutrition knowledge and practice through intensive nutrition education: a study among caregivers of mildly wasted children on Nias Island, Indonesia. Food Nutr Bull 2012; 33:117-27. [PMID: 22908693 DOI: 10.1177/156482651203300205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inappropriate nutrition knowledge and feeding practices of caregivers are among several important causes of persistent malnutrition problems in young children. Thus, it is essential to provide caregivers with the necessary knowledge to help them modify their feeding practices. OBJECTIVE To examine the effectiveness of two different nutrition education methods, weekly intensive nutrition education (INE) and monthly nonintensive nutrition education (NNE), designed for caregivers of mildly wasted children (weight-for-height z-score ≥ -1.5 to < -1) aged ≥ 6 to < 60 months on Nias Island, Indonesia. METHODS To assess the impact of the two different nutrition education approaches on nutrition knowledge and practice of caregivers with their children, respondents were assigned to receive either weekly INE (n=114) or monthly NNE (n=96). The knowledge and practice levels of the mothers in each group were assessed and compared using a pretested validated questionnaire at admission and after the intervention period. RESULTS At admission, the knowledge and practice levels of caregivers in both groups were not statistically significantly different. After participating in the nutrition education program, the percentage of correct answers on nutrition knowledge and practice in the INE group was significantly higher than that in the NNE group. Significant improvement in knowledge and practice scores was observed in the INE group after the intervention (p < 0.001), whereas only a significant improvement in knowledge was found in the NNE group (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS In comparison with NNE, the INE approach was significantly better in bringing about a positive change in knowledge and practice of caregivers of mildly wasted children in the study area.
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Vadivel V, Biesalski HK. Bioactive Compounds in Velvet Bean Seeds: Effect of Certain Indigenous Processing Methods. International Journal of Food Properties 2012. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2010.513466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Stuetz W, Carrara VI, McGready R, Lee SJ, Biesalski HK, Nosten FH. Thiamine diphosphate in whole blood, thiamine and thiamine monophosphate in breast-milk in a refugee population. PLoS One 2012; 7:e36280. [PMID: 22768031 PMCID: PMC3387174 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0036280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2011] [Accepted: 04/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The provision of high doses of thiamine may prevent thiamine deficiency in the post-partum period of displaced persons. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS The study aimed to evaluate a supplementation regimen of thiamine mononitrate (100 mg daily) at the antenatal clinics in Maela refugee camp. Women were enrolled during antenatal care and followed after delivery. Samples were collected at 12 weeks post partum. Thiamine diphosphate (TDP) in whole blood and thiamine in breast-milk of 636 lactating women were measured. Thiamine in breast-milk consisted of thiamine monophosphate (TMP) in addition to thiamine, with a mean TMP to total thiamine ratio of 63%. Mean whole blood TDP (130 nmol/L) and total thiamine in breast-milk (755 nmol/L) were within the upper range reported for well-nourished women. The prevalence of women with low whole blood TDP (<65 nmol/L) was 5% and with deficient breast-milk total thiamine (<300 nmol/L) was 4%. Whole blood TDP predicted both breast-milk thiamine and TMP (R(2) = 0.36 and 0.10, p<0.001). A ratio of TMP to total thiamine ≥63% was associated with a 7.5 and 4-fold higher risk of low whole blood TDP and deficient total breast-milk thiamine, respectively. Routine provision of daily 100 mg of thiamine mononitrate post-partum compared to the previous weekly 10 mg of thiamine hydrochloride resulted in significantly higher total thiamine in breast-milk. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE Thiamine supplementation for lactating women in Maela refugee camp is effective and should be continued. TMP and its ratio to total thiamine in breast-milk, reported for the first time in this study, provided useful information on thiamine status and should be included in future studies of breast-milk thiamine.
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- Wolfgang Stuetz
- Institute of Nutrition, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena, Germany.
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Kunyanga C, Imungi J, Okoth M, Vadivel V, Biesalski HK. Development, acceptability, and nutritional characteristics of a low-cost, shelf-stable supplementary food product for vulnerable groups in Kenya. Food Nutr Bull 2012; 33:43-52. [PMID: 22624297 DOI: 10.1177/156482651203300104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Food-based approaches have been advocated as the best strategies to curb hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. The use of low-cost, locally available, nutritious foods in the development of supplementary foods has been recommended. OBJECTIVE To develop low-cost food supplements using different traditionally processed local foods, consisting of cereals, legumes, nuts, fish, and vegetables, to meet the nutrient requirements for vulnerable groups in Kenya. METHODS Four food supplements were developed and evaluated by taste panel procedures. The product containing amaranth grain, pigeon pea, sweet potato, groundnuts, and brown sugar was found to be the most acceptable supplement. Evaluation of nutritional composition, shelf-life, and cost analysis of the acceptable supplement was carried out to assess if it could satisfactorily provide more than 50% of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) of the basic nutrients for vulnerable groups. RESULTS The acceptable supplement contained 453.2 kcal energy, 12.7 g crude protein, 54.3 g soluble carbohydrates, 20.8 g crude fat, and 10.1 g crude fiber per 110 g. The micronutrient contents were 93.0 mg calcium, 172.4 mg magnesium, 2.7 mg zinc, 5.7 mg iron, 0.8 mg vitamin B₁, 0.2 mg vitamin B₂, 7.9 mg niacin, 100 microg folic acid, and 140 microg retinol equivalent per 110 g. The supplement also contained 21% total essential amino acid in addition to appreciable levels of palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and alpha-linolenic fatty acids. The shelf-life study showed that it could be stored in different packaging materials (polythene bags, gunny bags, and kraft paper) at 26°C without deleterious effects on its chemical composition for up to 4 months. Cost analysis of the supplement indicated that the product could be competitively sold at US$0.812/kg (KES 65.50/kg). CONCLUSIONS Locally available indigenous foods can be used in the formulation of acceptable, low-cost, shelf-stable, nutritious supplementary foods for vulnerable groups.
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- Catherine Kunyanga
- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Inayati DA, Scherbaum V, Purwestri RC, Hormann E, Wirawan NN, Suryantan J, Hartono S, Bloem MA, Pangaribuan RV, Biesalski HK, Hoffmann V, Bellows AC. Infant feeding practices among mildly wasted children: a retrospective study on Nias Island, Indonesia. Int Breastfeed J 2012; 7:3. [PMID: 22436662 PMCID: PMC3349617 DOI: 10.1186/1746-4358-7-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2011] [Accepted: 03/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background This study investigated the infant feeding practices of participating mothers who were recruited into a research project aimed at improving the nutritional status of mildly wasted children (< -1.0 to ≥ -1.5 Weight-for-Height Z-scores) aged ≥ 6 to < 60 months on Nias Island, Indonesia. Methods Cross-sectional, questionnaire-based interview of mothers of the index children (n = 215) who were admitted to the community program for mildly wasted children in the study area. Four focus groups and twenty in-depth interviews were conducted to explore further information on infant feeding practices in the study area. Results Retrospective results indicated that 6% of the mothers never breastfed. Fifty two percent of mothers initiated breastfeeding within six hours of birth, but 17% discarded colostrum. Exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age was practiced by 12%. Seventy-four percent of the mothers offered supplementary liquids besides breast milk within the first 7 days of life, and 14% of infants received these supplementary liquids from 7 days onwards until 6 months of age. Moreover, 79% of the infants were given complementary foods (solid, semi-solid, or soft foods) before 6 months of age. About 9% of the children were breastfed at least two years. Less than one in five of the mildly wasted children (19%) were breastfed on admission to the community program. Qualitative assessments found that inappropriate infant feeding practices were strongly influenced by traditional beliefs of the mothers and paternal grandmothers in the study areas. Conclusion Generally, suboptimal infant feeding was widely practiced among mothers of mildly wasted children in the study area on Nias Island, Indonesia. To promote breastfeeding practices among mothers on Nias Island, appropriate nutrition training for community workers and health-nutrition officers is needed to improve relevant counseling skills. In addition, encouraging public nutrition education that promotes breastfeeding, taking into account social-cultural factors such as the influence of paternal grandmothers on infant feeding practice, is needed.
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- Dyah Ayu Inayati
- Institute for Social Sciences in Agriculture, Center Gender and Nutrition (430b), University Hohenheim, Fruwirthstrasse 14-16, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Trox J, Vadivel V, Vetter W, Stuetz W, Kammerer DR, Carle R, Scherbaum V, Gola U, Nohr D, Biesalski HK. Catechin and epicatechin in testa and their association with bioactive compounds in kernels of cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale L.). Food Chem 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Vadivel V, Nandety A, Biesalski HK. Antioxidant potential and health relevant functionality of traditionally processed Cassia hirsuta L. seeds: an Indian underutilized food legume. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 2011; 66:245-253. [PMID: 21667144 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-011-0237-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The methanolic extract of Cassia hirsuta L. seed materials, an underutilized food legume collected from India, was analyzed for antioxidant activity and health relevant functionality. The methanolic extract of raw seeds contained a total free phenolic content of 15.82 ± 1.69 g catechin equivalent/100 g extract DM. Encouraging levels of ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP, 1,446 mmol Fe[II]/mg extract), inhibition of ß-carotene degradation (48.81%) and scavenging activity against DPPH (64.40%) and superoxide (43.78%) radicals were exhibited by the raw samples. Further, 83.11% of α-amylase and 62.79% of α-glucosidase enzyme inhibition characteristics under in vitro starch digestion bioassay were also recorded. Sprouting + oil-frying caused an apparent increase on the total free phenolic content and a significant improvement in the antioxidant and free radical scavenging capacity of methanolic extract of C. hirsuta seeds, while soaking + cooking as well as open-pan roasting treatments showed diminishing effects. The analysis of the phenolic profile revealed the presence of gallic acid, p-coumaric acid and (+)-catechin in the methanolic extract of these seeds.
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- Vellingiri Vadivel
- Institute for Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Berti C, Biesalski HK, Gärtner R, Lapillonne A, Pietrzik K, Poston L, Redman C, Koletzko B, Cetin I. Micronutrients in pregnancy: current knowledge and unresolved questions. Clin Nutr 2011; 30:689-701. [PMID: 21872372 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2011.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2011] [Revised: 07/30/2011] [Accepted: 08/04/2011] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Micronutrient status is increasingly recognized to play an important role in the health and well-being of pregnant women and in the development and long-term health of the offspring. On 26th - 28th February 2009, The Child Health Foundation invited leading experts in this area to a scientific workshop at Obergurgl, Austria to review and critically discuss current knowledge, to identify issues that may need to be addressed in future recommendations, and to highlight priorities and opportunities for future research. This report summarizes updated key conclusions of the workshop with regards to micronutrients' intake and physiological role related to mother, placenta and fetus, as well as relevance for adverse pregnancy and long-term outcomes.
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- C Berti
- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Center for Fetal Research Giorgio Pardi, University of Milan, Via G. B. Grassi, 74, 20157 Milano, Italy.
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Stuetz W, Carrara VI, McGready R, Lee SJ, Erhardt JG, Breuer J, Biesalski HK, Nosten FH. Micronutrient status in lactating mothers before and after introduction of fortified flour: cross-sectional surveys in Maela refugee camp. Eur J Nutr 2011; 51:425-34. [PMID: 21786020 PMCID: PMC3366289 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-011-0226-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2011] [Accepted: 07/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background Deficiency of micronutrients is common in refugee populations. Objectives Identify deficiencies and whether provided supplements and wheat flour fortified with 10 micronutrients impacts upon status among breast-feeding women from Maela refugee camp. Methods Two sequential cross-sectional studies were conducted in different groups of lactating mothers at 12 weeks postpartum. The first survey was before and the second 4–5 months after micronutrient fortified flour (MFF) had been provided to the camp (in addition to the regular food basket). Iron status and micronutrients were measured in serum, whole blood, and in breast milk samples. Results Iron and zinc deficiency and anemia were highly prevalent while low serum retinol and thiamine deficiency were rarely detected. Iron and zinc deficiency were associated with anemia, and their proportions were significantly lower after the introduction of MFF (21 vs. 35% with soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) >8.5 mg/L, P = 0.042, and 50 vs. 73% with serum zinc <0.66 mg/L, P = 0.001). Serum sTfR, whole-blood thiamine diphosphate (TDP) and serum β-carotene were significant predictors (P < 0.001) of milk iron, thiamine and β-carotene, respectively. Lower prevalence of iron deficiency in the MFF group was associated with significantly higher iron and thiamine in breast milk. Conclusions High whole-blood TDP and breast milk thiamine reflected good compliance to provided thiamine; high prevalence of iron deficiency suggested insufficient dietary iron and low acceptance to ferrous sulfate supplements. MFF as an additional food ration in Maela refugee camp seemed to have an effect in reducing both iron and zinc deficiency postpartum.
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- Wolfgang Stuetz
- Department of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany.
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Vadivel V, Biesalski HK. Total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and type II diabetes related functionality of traditionally processed ox-eye bean [Mucuna gigantea (Willd) DC.] seeds: An Indian underutilized food legume. Food Sci Biotechnol 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s10068-011-0109-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Biesalski HK, Aggett PJ, Anton R, Bernstein PS, Blumberg J, Heaney RP, Henry J, Nolan JM, Richardson DP, van Ommen B, Witkamp RF, Rijkers GT, Zöllner I. 26th Hohenheim Consensus Conference, September 11, 2010 Scientific substantiation of health claims: evidence-based nutrition. Nutrition 2011; 27:S1-20. [PMID: 21700425 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2011.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2011] [Accepted: 04/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to define the term evidence based nutrition on the basis of expert discussions and scientific evidence. METHODS AND PROCEDURES The method used is the established Hohenheim Consensus Conference. The term "Hohenheim Consensus Conference" defines conferences dealing with nutrition-related topics. The major aim of the conference is to review the state of the art of a given topic with experts from different areas (basic science, clinicians, epidemiologists, etc.). Based on eight to 12 questions, the experts discuss short answers and try to come to a consensus. A scientifically based text is formulated that justifies the consensus answer. To discuss the requirements for the scientific substantiation of claims, the 26th Hohenheim Consensus Conference gathered the views of many academic experts in the field of nutritional research and asked these experts to address the various aspects of a claims substantiation process and the possibilities and limitations of the different approaches. RESULTS The experts spent a day presenting and discussing their views and arrived at several consensus statements that can serve as guidance for bodies performing claims assessments in the framework of regulatory systems. CONCLUSION The 26th Hohenheim Consensus Conference addresses some general aspects and describes the current scientific status from the point of view of six case studies to illustrate specific areas of scientific interest: carotenoids and vitamin A in relation to age-related macular degeneration, the quality of carbohydrates (as expressed by the glycemic index) in relation to health and well-being, probiotics in relation to intestinal and immune functions, micronutrient intake and maintenance of normal body functions, and food components with antioxidative properties and health benefits.
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- Hans Konrad Biesalski
- Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Vadivel V, Kunyanga CN, Biesalski HK. Antioxidant Potential and Type II Diabetes-Related Enzyme Inhibition of Cassia obtusifolia L.: Effect of Indigenous Processing Methods. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-011-0620-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Somogyi A, Hathcock J, Biesalski HK, Blumberg JB, Antoine JM, Edwards G, Prock P. Scientific issues related to Codex Alimentarius goals: A review of principles, with examples. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2011; 60:161-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2011.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2011] [Accepted: 02/22/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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