MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Food and Nutrition Research' source. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:43:09 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2935482&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19859554%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Sufficiently precise estimates of high micronutrient intakes across European countries can be reached by multiplying the overall average of ratios (P95/mean intakes) for each micronutrient with the corresponding mean intakes from all available dietary surveys in Europe. This approach is a simple and pragmatic way to create common European estimates of high micronutrient intakes from foods. PMID: 19859554 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2935482 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:36:03 +0100 2935482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548877&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19262685%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Based on these results, adjustments of some portion sizes in ORFR are suggested. In view of the advantages of ORFR with respect to lower response burden and rapid processing of data, such adjustments would make ORFR a suitable dietary assessment tool for use in dietary surveys, including larger resource-demanding epidemiological investigations. PMID: 19262685 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548877 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:11:02 +0100 2548877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548876&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19266044%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that a wide variety of probiotic products are available in the Arabian Gulf. Development of guidelines for labeling of these probiotic products and use of structure/function statements and health claims should be addressed. PMID: 19266044 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548876 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:11:02 +0100 2548876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548875&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19412350%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The observed variation in the chemical composition of industrially produced rye brans calls for the need of standardisation of this commodity, especially when used as a functional ingredient in foods. PMID: 19412350 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548875 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:11:02 +0100 2548875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548892&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109651%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Exercise during growth may be followed by long-term beneficial skeletal effects, which could possibly reduce the incidence of fractures. Exercise during adulthood seems to partly preserve these benefits and reduce the age-related bone loss. PMID: 19109651 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548892 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548891&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109652%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Exercise during growth seems to enhance the building of a stronger skeleton through a higher peak bone mass and a larger bone size. PMID: 19109652 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548891 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548890&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109653%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A regular meal pattern with a relatively high proportion of energy from in-between-meal eating occasions and a low intake of especially fruits were typical of this group of people with ID. However, the total intake of energy and other food items varied a great deal between individuals. Thus, every adult with ID has to be treated as an individual with specific needs. A need for more knowledge about food in general and particularly how fruit and vegetables could be included in cooking as well as encouraged to be eaten as in-between-meals seems imperative in the new living conditions for adults with ID. PMID: 19109653 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548890 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548889&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109654%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Månsson HL Milk fat contains approximately 400 different fatty acid, which make it the most complex of all natural fats. The milk fatty acids are derived almost equally from two sources, the feed and the microbial activity in the rumen of the cow and the lipids in bovine milk are mainly present in globules as an oil-in-water emulsion. Almost 70% of the fat in Swedish milk is saturated of which around 11% comprises short-chain fatty acids, almost half of which is butyric acid. Approximately 25% of the fatty acids in milk are mono-unsaturated and 2.3% are poly-unsaturated with omega-6/omega-3 ratio around 2.3. Approximately 2.7% are trans fatty acids. PMID: 19109654 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548889 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548888&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109655%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Plant sterol containing products reduced LDL concentrations but the reduction was related to individuals' baseline LDL levels, food carrier, and frequency and time of intake. PMID: 19109655 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548888 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548887&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109656%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Whole grain rye porridge at breakfast has prolonged satiating properties up to 8 h after consumption compared to refined wheat bread, but did not diminish subsequent food intake. PMID: 19109656 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548887 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548886&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109657%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: It is possible to perform a clinical lifestyle intervention program for outpatients on an ongoing basis with weight loss, lowered SAD and triglycerides, and a similar or lower dropout rate compared to clinical trials. PMID: 19109657 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548886 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548885&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109658%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Hip fracture patients had a mean calcium intake above the recommended daily intake, as assessed by a FFQ. However, more than one-third of patients had an intake below the recommended 800 mg/day. The intake appeared to decrease over the investigated years. The relationship between calcium intake and fracture susceptibility is complex. PMID: 19109658 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548885 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548884&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109659%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Stender S, Astrup A, Dyerberg J Fatty acids of trans configuration in our food come from two different sources - industrially produced partially hydrogenated fat (IP-TFA) used in frying oils, margarines, spreads, and in bakery products, and ruminant fat in dairy and meat products (RP-TFA). The first source may contain up to 60% of the fatty acids in trans form compared to the content in ruminant fat which generally does not exceed 6%. In Western Europe, including Scandinavia, the average daily intake of IP-TFA has decreased during the recent decade due to societal pressure and a legislative ban, whereas the intake of RP-TFA has remained stable.In spite of this decrease we have found that in many countries consumption >20 g of IP-TFA in a one-meal menu consisting of some pop... Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548884 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548883&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109660%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Verhagen H, van den Berg H Nutrient profiling is a highly pressing issue. However, as there are currently various nutrient profiling schemes it may be difficult to maintain an overview. We therefore developed a simple visual model where the various choices that can be made are indicated. This allows for easy comparison of existing schemes. The model is available in PowerPoint format and attached as a separate file to this paper (see Supplementary files under Reading Tools online). PMID: 19109660 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548883 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548882&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109661%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The Se from the standardised Se-enriched yeast was well absorbed and retained in the body. PMID: 19109661 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548882 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548881&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109662%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Peptides derived from food proteins may lead to significantly reduced blood pressure and could therefore be a supplement or alternative to pharmaceutical treatment for mild hypertension. Their effect seems more pronounced, or at least comparable, to that of other food components studied by randomized controlled trials. A high proportion of the reported trials was carried out using the well-known ACE inhibiting tripeptides - Valine-Proline-Proline (VPP) and Isoleucine-Proline-Proline (IPP). PMID: 19109662 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548881 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548880&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19158939%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Physical activity in older ages can be recommended to improve muscle strength and balance, to reduce the risk to fall and fractures, although the highest level of evidence - RCT with fracture as endpoint - is lacking. PMID: 19158939 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548880 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548879&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19158940%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Screening (SSM) for malnutrition in cancer patients is a valid simple approach to define cancer patients for nutritional care. More patients regard themselves in need for nutritional counseling than the number of patients really achieving any. PMID: 19158940 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548879 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2548878&cid=s_38714_28_f&fid=38714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19158941%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study did not document any acute effects of grape juice consumption on mood, implicit memory, appetite or food intake in smokers. PMID: 19158941 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research) Food and Nutrition Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2548878 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2548878