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Vitamin D status and food security in North-East Asia.
Abstract The functions of vitamin D are pleiotropic affecting all body organs and systems in some way. Its adequacy depends principally on sunshine for UV light to stimulate its synthesis in skin and on foods which contain it, either animal-derived or obtained from fungi or mushrooms, with the UV-responsive substrates dehydrocholesterol for vitamin D-3 or ergosterol for vitamin D-2, respectively. Thus, vitamin D health is very environmentally dependent. With ecosytem degradation, whether by atmospheric pollution or food systems which do not derive UV irradiation, as with fish farming or mushroom processing, then th...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - February 2, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wahlqvist ML Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: research

The association of weight status with cognitive impairment in the elderly population of a Shanghai suburb.
Conclusions: Central obesity was significantly associated with the risk of cognitive impairment. A low BMI may be a risk factor for cognitive impairment. A significant interaction between hypertension, lipid disorder and WC or WHR on the risk of cognitive impairment in Shanghai rural population was found. PMID: 23353614 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - February 2, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Cui GH, Guo HD, Xu RF, Jiang GX, Chen SD, Cheng Q Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: research

Think Your Way Thin
There are all kinds of conditions that prevent any of us from being the weight we desire and feeling in good health as a result. Much of weight has to do with the way our minds have been programmed since we were children.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - February 1, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Beverly D. Flaxington Tags: Addiction Diet Eating Disorders Health accessibility bad habits biafra discipline eating habits emotional issues family time fast food restaurants genetics good food good health hypnotherapist hypnotherapy income areas Source Type: news

Isoflavone consumption and risk of breast cancer: a dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies.
Abstract Epidemiologic studies that examine whether isoflavone consumption protects against breast cancer have yielded inconsistent results. The controversy focuses on the effects of the menopausal status and exposure dose of isoflavone. We aim to conduct a meta-analysis on the association between isoflavone intake and breast cancer risk by comprehensively assessing isoflavone exposure in the targeted populations. We searched PUBMED and EMBASE databases for case-control and cohort studies that assess the association between isoflavone intake and breast cancer risk. We extracted relative risks (RR) and odds ratios (...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - February 2, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Xie Q, Chen ML, Qin Y, Zhang QY, Xu HX, Zhou Y, Mi MT, Zhu JD Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: research

Low-Sodium Diet: Where is Sodium Hidden In Your Diet?
(HealthCastle.com) February is Heart Health Month! It's a good time to look into the sodium you eat on a daily basis. There are many foods with hidden sodium – salt doesn't just come from the salt shaker. But first of all, how much sodium should we eat? How Much Sodium Per Day? Different organizations have different recommended amounts, but all agree that the lower the better. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 5, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Diverticulitis Diet: A Low Residue Diet
(HealthCastle.com) As we age, little bulging pockets may develop in large intestine's lining. This condition is called diverticulosis. When these pockets, medically known as diverticula, become inflamed and infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. Fortunately, sufferers can find relief by eating the right foods. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 6, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1) variants confer risk of diabetes in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study.
Conclusions: Our results support IRS1 variants associated with type 2 diabetes risk in adult Puerto Ricans. Moreover, we report the novel finding that IRS1 variant G972R (rs1801278) may contribute to oxidative DNA damage and inflammation. PMID: 23353623 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - February 2, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Feng X, Tucker KL, Parnell LD, Shen J, Lee YC, Ordovás JM, Ling WH, Lai CQ Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: research

Diarrhea and Diet
(HealthCastle.com) When occasional diarrhea strikes, it may due to a virus infection (commonly known as stomach flu) or food poisoning. Sometimes, allergies or medications may trigger diarrhea. Other times, it may due to undiagnosed conditions such as diverticulitis, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, etc. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 7, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

The Macrobioic Diet. Is It A Healthy Eating Plan?
(HealthCastle.com) Diet fads come and go, and come again – like fashion they are routinely recycled and adopted. Nowadays, celebrities are often quick to jump on the bandwagon when it comes to diet, health and beauty fads. Regarding the macrobiotic diet, some of the more current celebs converts have temporarily been Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow – and I say temporary since both of whom suffered from the consequence of eating a nutrient-poor diet and abandoned it. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 3, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Vitamin D in North-East Asian clinical nutrition practice.
Abstract Sound clinical nutrition practice is grounded in evidence and stimulated by research. Yet, there are unanswered questions about food-health relationships. Clinical nutrition involves the identification of nutritional disorders and the motivation to rectify them with all required care. Vitamin D health exemplifies the biomedical, societal and environmental dimensions of clinical nutrition, its science and practice. It depends most of all on access to sunshine and food and probably represents a paradigm in human health which is still at its beginning. Nevertheless, the problem of its deficiency is much more ...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - February 2, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wahlqvist ML Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: research

Why You Can't Stop Craving
Whether its sugar, carbs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, or even sex, cravings can feel like they will never stop coming and like they will last forever. You’re on the couch watching your favorite show and all of a sudden you need some ice cream. You’re halfway through the morning at work and you need a cigarette. Why won’t the cravings stop? Where are they coming from?read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - February 12, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Omar Manejwala, M.D. Tags: Addiction Diet Health Self-Help alcohol brain biology brain pathways brain science carbs cocaine craving cravings drugs evolutionary origins favorite show functional brain gain weight gambling grey matter habits her Source Type: news

A multicentre assessment of malnutrition, nutritional risk, and application of nutritional support among hospitalized patients in Guangzhou hospitals.
Conclusions: The present study documented the prevalence of nutritional risk defined by NRS2002 and inappropriate assignment of nutritional interventions in Guangzhou hospitals. PMID: 23353611 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - February 2, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Fang S, Long J, Tan R, Mai H, Lu W, Yan F, Peng J Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: research

It’s Never Just About the Food!
Puberty, Eating Disorders and the Self. By Jacqueline Ferraro, D.M.H. At puberty, unsettling feelings can be expressed in the language of food, calories, and control of weight. This is the 2nd of 3 posts from the Eating Disorders, Compulsions and Addictions Service (EDCAS) of the William Alanson White Institute.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - February 27, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: The Contemporary Psychoanalysis Group Tags: Addiction Diet Eating Disorders Sex alanson anxieties compulsions dexterity eating disorders awareness week emotional aspects food calories National Eating Disorders Awareness Week neighborhood boys onset of puberty physiologic Source Type: news

The association of tea consumption with bladder cancer risk: a meta-analysis.
In conclusion, our data suggest that high overall tea intake in smokers increased the risk of bladder cancer, and high black tea intake in female may reduce the risk of bladder cancer. PMID: 23353620 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - February 2, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wu S, Li F, Huang X, Hua Q, Huang T, Liu Z, Liu Z, Zhang Z, Liao C, Chen Y, Shi Y, Zeng R, Feng M, Zhong X, Long Z, Tan W, Zhang X Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: research

Nutrition Faceoff: Vegetable Broth
(HealthCastle.com) January brings new year's resolutions – and leads many of us to do a pantry cleanse to start the year off right. One of the most common pantry staples is canned or tetra-pack broth. While it's nice to be able to make your own broths or soup bases from scratch, the reality is many of us resort to pre-made broths or soup mixes to help shorten preparation time in the kitchen. Here we look at two broth products from two companies that position themselves as producing all-natural products. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 1, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Recipe: Blue cheese, walnut spinach salad
Blue cheese, walnut spinach salad — one of many healthy recipes from Mayo Clinic. (Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - February 4, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

My Experiences with a Picky Eater: Tips to Help you with Yours
(HealthCastle.com) Have you ever found it difficult to get your child to eat vegetables? I have. Years ago when I worked in public health, I had developed and taught classes on how to handle picky eating in children. I thought I had it all figured out – it was simple, right? Parents are responsible for offering nutritious foods in a safe place at fairly consistent times; children are responsible for deciding if they will eat, and how much. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 12, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Hair-Nourishing Nutrients and Food
(HealthCastle.com) Do you spend lots of money on hair products to achieve healthy, vibrant hair? Instead of being so focused on what you use on your hair to keep it healthy, have you considered that you can keep your hair healthy through the foods you eat? Hair-Nourishing Nutrients Omega-3 fatty acids read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 27, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Enteral feeding in head and neck cancer patients at a UK cancer centre
ConclusionsPatients requiring enteral feeding during treatment were fed via a nasogastric tube, rather than via a prophylactic gastrostomy tube. Compared with the regional gastrostomy audit results, our patients had a lower clinical risk/complication rate, with a greater proportion tolerating full oral intake at 6 months. Therefore, nasogastric feeding, rather than prophylactic gastrostomy tube feeding, could be a more appropriate method of enteral feeding in this patient group. (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics - February 1, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: C. H. Sheth, S. Sharp, E. R. Walters Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Thailand nutrition in transition: situation and challenges of maternal and child nutrition.
Abstract Double burden of malnutrition (DBMN), the coexistence of under- and overnutrition in the same population, is an emerging public health concern in developing countries, including Thailand. This paper aims to review the maternal and child nutrition situation and trends as the country moved from a low-income to a middle-income country, using data from large scale national surveys. Protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies predominantly affected mothers and children prior to the 1980s. The situation greatly improved during the 1980s- 1990s, with the implementation of multi-sectoral policies an...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - February 2, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Winichagoon P Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: research