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The development of a national salt reduction strategy for Australia.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Excess dietary salt is a well established cause of high blood pressure and vascular disease. National and international bodies recommend a significant reduction in population salt intakes on the basis of strong evidence for health gains that population salt reduction strategies could achieve. The Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH) coordinates the Drop the Salt! campaign in Australia. This aims to reduce the average amount of salt consumed by Australians to six grams per day over five years through three main implementation strategies targeting the food industry, the media and government. Thi...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Webster J, Dunford E, Huxley R, Li N, Nowson CA, Neal B Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Combined nattokinase with red yeast rice but not nattokinase alone has potent effects on blood lipids in human subjects with hyperlipidemia.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel comparison study was to evaluate the lipid-lowering effect of orally administrated nattokinase and nattokinase combined with red yeast rice (RYR) extract on blood lipids in patients with hyperlipidemia. A total of 47 patients with hyperlipidemia were assigned to one of three groups: 1. nattokinase-mono formula (50 mg/capsule), 2. combined formula of nattokinase with RYR (300 mg of extract/capsule) and 3. placebo. Subjects received a twice daily dose of two capsules for six months. The mono formula showed no effects on blood lipids until month si...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yang NC, Chou CW, Chen CY, Hwang KL, Yang YC Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Serum lutein and its dynamic changes during supplementation with lutein in Chinese subjects.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Observational epidemiological studies have shown that a high consumption of lutein-containing foods is associated with decreased risk of chronic diseases. However, results are inconsistent, suggesting the possibility that confounders may impact serum lutein concentration after consumption. The present study aimed to determine the factors affecting serum lutein status and to characterize dynamic changes of lutein concentration in serum during lutein supplementation in healthy Chinese subjects. After baseline characteristics were determined, thirty-seven healthy participants were randomized to receive 6mg lutein/d, 12mg ...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ma L, Lin XM, Xu XR, Zou ZY, Wang ZX, Huang YM, Li Y Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Impact of milk consumption on performance and health of primary school children in rural Vietnam.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, (fortified) milk consumption benefited the children in rural Vietnam including lowering the occurrence of underweight and stunting, improving micronutrients status and better learning indicators as well as improving the quality of life. PMID: 19786380 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lien do TK, Nhung BT, Khan NC, Hop le T, Nga NT, Hung NT, Kiers J, Shigeru Y, Te Biesebeke R Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Average daily intake of phosphorus in 3- to 5-year-old Japanese children as assessed by the duplicate-diet technique.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The present study aimed to determine whether there is excessive mean daily intake of phosphorus in 3- to 5-year-old Japanese children and to ascertain relationships between phosphorus intake and various food and beverage groups. Subjects comprised of 90 children, with 15 boys and 15 girls in each age group from 3 to 5 years. The duplicate-diet technique was used to ascertain total dietary intake, including snacks and beverages over a 24-h period on 3 separate days from summer 1999 to winter 2000. After wet ashing food samples, phosphorus was quantified by colourimetry using a spectrophotometer. Median and 25th-75th per...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sugiyama T, Murakami T, Shibata T, Goshima M, Narita N, Nakagaki H, Nishimuta M Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Nutrient intake and blood iron status of male collegiate soccer players.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this study was: 1) to collect baseline data on nutrient intake in order to advise athletes about nutrition practices that might enhance performance, and 2) to evaluate the dietary iron intake and blood iron status of Japanese collegiate soccer players. The subjects were 31 soccer players and 15 controls. Dietary information was obtained with a food frequency questionnaire. The mean carbohydrate (6.9 g.kg-1 BW) and protein (1.3 g/kg) intakes of the soccer players were marginal in comparisons with recommended targets. The mean intakes of calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, B1, B2, and C were lower than the resp...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Noda Y, Iide K, Masuda R, Kishida R, Nagata A, Hirakawa F, Yoshimura Y, Imamura H Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

A good response to oil with medium- and long-chain fatty acids in body fat and blood lipid profiles of male hypertriglyceridemic subjects.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A double blind clinical trial was carried out to clarify the effects of oil with medium- and long-chain triglyceride (MLCT) on body fat and blood lipid profiles in hypertriglyceridemic subjects. One-hundred-and-twelve subjects were enrolled and divided into two groups; those that consumed MLCT oil and those that consumed long-chain triglyceride (LCT) oil for 8 weeks. All subjects were requested to consume 25-30 g of the oils daily and maintain a fixed level of energy intake and exercise. Anthropometric and blood biochemical parameters were measured when the study was initiated and completed. The LCT group consisted of ...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Liu Y, Wang J, Zhang R, Zhang Y, Xu Q, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Zheng Z, Yu X, Jing H, Nosaka N, Kasai M, Aoyama T, Wu J, Xue C Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 is related to fish intake and exercise in Korean adult men.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, frequent fish intake and regular exercise are positively associated with serum 25-OHD3 concentrations in healthy Korean men. PMID: 19786385 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lym YL, Joh HK Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Maternal and neonatal plasma n-3 and n-6 fatty acids of pregnant women and neonates in three regions in China with contrasting dietary patterns.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The aim of this study was to investigate concentrations of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids in pregnant women and neonates from River/Lake, Coastal and Inland regions of China. Demographic, nutritional and anthropometric data, as well as blood samples (maternal and cord) were obtained. Plasma choline phosphglyceride (CPG) fatty acids were analysed. Median daily fatty acid intakes of the women from River/Lake, Coastal and Inland women were linoleic acid (LA), 20.2, 22.1, 31.7 g; arachidonic acid (AA), 157.2, 95.6, 141.3 mg; alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), 4.2, 1.0, 1.8 g; eicosapentenoic acid (EPA), 22.4, 28.6, 3.1 mg; docosahexaeno...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Zhang J, Wang Y, Meng L, Wang C, Zhao W, Chen J, Ghebremeskel K, Crawford MA Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption and concentration among South Indian women during pregnancy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In recent years there is growing interest on the role of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 LC-PUFA) in pregnancy and the growth and development of the offspring. We aim to characterize and provide baseline data on the intake of LCPUFA (omega-3 and omega-6) in a prospective cohort of 829 pregnant Indian women and report associations between LCPUFA intake and erythrocyte membrane phospholipid fatty acid concentration in a sub-group at baseline (1st trimester), the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. The dietary intake of all the macronutrients and of alpha-linolenic acid(ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Dwarkanath P, Muthayya S, Thomas T, Vaz M, Parikh P, Mehra R, Kurpad AV Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Development and validation of 3-Minute Nutrition Screening (3-MinNS) tool for acute hospital patients in Singapore.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study, 818 newly admitted patients aged above 18 years old were screened using five parameters that contribute to the risk of malnutrition. A dietitian blinded to the nutrition screening score assessed the same patients using the reference standard, Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) within 48 hours. Sensitivity and specificity were established using the receiver operator characteristics (ROC) curve and the best cut-off scores determined. The nutrition parameter with the largest area under the ROC curve (AUC) was chosen as the final screening tool, which was named the 3-Minute Nutrition Screening (3-MinNS). The com...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lim SL, Tong CY, Ang E, Lee EJ, Loke WC, Chen Y, Ferguson M, Daniels L Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Accuracy of body mass index (BMI) thresholds for predicting excess body fat in girls from five ethnicities.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objectives of this study were to characterise the relationships between BMI and percentage body fat (%BF) and to determine the appropriateness of universal BMI standards for predicting excess fatness in girls from five ethnic groups. The BMI and %BF of 1,676 European, Maori, Pacific Island, East Asian, and South Asian girls aged 5-16 years were determined using anthropometric and bioimpedance measurements. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were prepared to assess the sensitivity and specificity of the International Obesity Taskforce (IOTF) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) BMI thresholds...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Duncan JS, Duncan EK, Schofield G Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Food variety score is associated with dual burden of malnutrition in Orang Asli (Malaysian indigenous peoples) households: implications for health promotion.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This paper reports on the presence of dual burden households in Orang Asli (OA, indigenous people) communities and its associated factors. A total of 182 OA households in two districts in Selangor with the required criteria (182 non-pregnant women of child bearing age and 284 children aged 2-9 years old) participated in the study. Height and weight of both women and children were measured. Energy intake and food variety score (FVS) were determined using three 24-hour diet recalls. While 58% were underweight and 64% of the children were stunted, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in women were 31% and 20% respecti...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Saibul N, Shariff ZM, Lin KG, Kandiah M, Ghani NA, Rahman HA Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

What extent of weight loss can benefit the health-related quality of life in motivated obese Chinese?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The extent, not the type of intervention, of weight loss is highly correlated with the favorable changes in HRQOL at 6-months. Weight loss above 5% of baseline values is necessary to show significant improvements in HRQOL in motivated obese Chinese. PMID: 19786391 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wu CH, Kuo HC, Chang CS, Yu C Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Association of major dietary patterns with obesity risk among Mongolian men and women.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mongolia is experiencing changes in its unique nomadic lifestyle and dietary habits in the last two decades with accompanying increase in obesity rate. The dietary pattern approach, which investigates the overall diet in relation to obesity risks, has become appealing in nutrition epidemiology. The aim of this study was to identify major dietary patterns of the Mongolian adults in relation to the risk of having obesity. Dietary intake of a total 418 adults aged ? 25 years was assessed by using a food frequency questionnaire with 68 items. An exploratory factor analysis resulted in three dietary patterns: transitional h...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Dugee O, Khor GL, Lye MS, Luvsannyam L, Janchiv O, Jamyan B, Esa N Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Gender differences in "luxury food intake" owing to temporal distribution of eating occasions among adults of Hindu communities in lowland Nepal.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Our previous studies in developing countries have indicated that gender differences in intake of luxury foods incur risk of micronutrient deficiencies among women. As the next step, we examined the causes of gender differences in food intake by comparing eating patterns, including meal frequency (skipping) and temporal distribution of food consumption throughout the day among adults of Hindu communities in lowland Nepal. A total of 321 adults (126 men and 195 women) aged 20 years and above were randomly selected from 94 households in three rural communities. A face-to-face questionnaire-based 24-hour dietary recall int...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sudo N, Sekiyama M, Ohtsuka R, Maharjan M Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Influences on consumption of soft drinks and fast foods in adolescents.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study sought to examine the influences on soft drink and fast food consumption among adolescents as part of a cross-sectional survey of 2,719 adolescents (aged 11-16) from 93 randomly selected schools in New South Wales, Australia. Students provided information on soft drink and fast food consumption, and responded to statements examining influences over consumption. Over half of the boys and more than one third of the girls reported drinking soft drink daily, and consumption peaked in Grade 8 students. A quarter of students reported choosing soft drinks instead of water or milk, and around 40% agreed that soft drink ...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Denney-Wilson E, Crawford D, Dobbins T, Hardy L, Okely AD Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Trends in BMI, diet and lifestyle between 1976 and 2005 in North Sydney.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We examined changes in mean BMI, diet, and other lifestyle behaviours between 1976 and 2005 and described the cross-sectional associations between these factors and BMI. A series of biennial biomedical surveys by Sydney Adventist Hospital from 1976 to 2005 allowed examination of BMI trends, while the selection of three surveys enabled detailed examination of likely dietary and lifestyle associations. Subjects included in this study were: 384 men and 338 women in 1976; 160 men and 146 women in 1978; 166 men and 141 women in 1980; 164 men and 142 women in 1982; 177 men and 13 women in 1984; 239 men and 227 women in 1986; 210...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Kent LM, Worsley A Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Expert meeting on child growth and micronutrient deficiencies - new initiatives for developing countries to achieve millennium development goals: executive summary report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of the meeting was to have a retrospective view on child growth: lessons learned from programs to overcome under-nutrition in the developed countries and to relate the situation to the Indonesian context, as well as to discuss implications for future programs. Recommendations derived from the meeting include focus intervention on the window of opportunity group, re-activation of the Integrated Health Post at the village level, improvement of infant and young child feeding, expand food fortification intervention programs, strengthen supplementation programs with multi-micronutrient, and strengthening public an...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - October 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Usfar AA, Achadi EL, Martorell R, Hadi H, Thaha R, Jus'at I, Atmarita , Martianto D, Ridwan H, Soekirman Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Association of trans fatty acid intake with metabolic risk factors among free-living young Japanese women.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: hydrogenated trans fatty acid intake was positively associated with several metabolic risk factors among free-living young Japanese women with relatively low intake. PMID: 19786384 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 31, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yamada M, Sasaki S, Murakami K, Takahashi Y, Uenishi K, Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Could dietary seaweed reverse the metabolic syndrome?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Incidence of the metabolic syndrome is increasing worldwide, with notable exceptions of some Asian countries where seaweeds are commonly consumed. 13 men (mean age 47.4 +/- 9.9 yr) and 14 women (average age 45.6 +/- 12.2 yr) with at least one symptom of the metabolic syndrome were recruited in Quito Ecuador to a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial. Subjects were assigned to either Group 1 (1 m placebo, followed by 1 m 4 g/d seaweed [Undaria pinnatifida]) or Group 2 (1 m of 4 g/d seaweed, followed by 1 m of 6 g/d of seaweed). Blood pressure, weight, waist circumference, inflammation biomarkers, and lipids...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Teas J, Baldeon ME, Chiriboga DE, Davis JR, Sarries AJ, Braverman LE Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Role of enteral nutrition in adult short bowel syndrome undergoing intestinal rehabilitation: the long-term outcome.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, with proper EN management during and after IRT, a significant number of SBS patients could be weaned from PN, especially for those who were considered as permanent intestinal failure; continuous tube feeding is recommended for enteral access, and long-term EN support could meet the daily nutritional requirement in majority of SBS patients. PMID: 19713173 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Gong JF, Zhu WM, Yu WK, Li N, Li JS Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Volume, frequency and participation in plain drinking water consumption by third and fourth-grade schoolchildren in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Water intake was described and quantified in samples of urban Guatemalan schoolchildren stratified by gender and socio-economic status. The frequency of consumption and quantity of plain water drinking was estimated from one-day pictorial registries of all beverages, foods and snacks consumed over a 24-h period collected from 449 3rd and 4th graders from two social classes: 230 from higher SES and 219 from lower SES. Plain water was reported by 28.1% of participants on the day of registry. Quantities consumed ranged from 250 to 2250 ml. For the 449 one-day intake records, a cumulative total of 62,000 mL of water consum...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Campos R, Montenegro-Bethancourt G, Vossenaar M, Doak CM, Solomons NW Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Levels of insulin-like growth factors and their receptors in placenta in relation to macrosomia.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: These results indicate that the levels of placental IGF-IIand IGF-IR mRNA may be involved in the development of macrosomia. PMID: 19713175 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jiang H, Xun P, Luo G, Wang Q, Cai Y, Zhang Y, Yu B Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

The effects of phytosterols/stanols on blood lipid profiles: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this work is to conduct a systematic review that investigates the efficacy of phytosterols/stanols in lowering lipid concentration in individuals with non-familial hypercholesterolemia. Randomized controlled intervention trials were identified through selected international journal databases and reference lists of relevant publications. Two researchers extracted data from each identified trial and only trials of sufficient quality were included in the review. Main outcomes of interest were differences between treatment and control groups in terms of low density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol, h...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wu T, Fu J, Yang Y, Zhang L, Han J Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Evaluation of fatty acid content of some Iranian fast foods with emphasis on trans fatty acids.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study showed higher TFAs contents in commercially available fast foods compared to the amounts recommended by dietary guidelines in Iran. Further studies must assess the effects of these fatty acids on human health. PMID: 19713177 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Asgary S, Nazari B, Sarrafzadegan N, Parkhideh S, Saberi S, Esmaillzadeh A, Azadbakht L Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Dietary intake of zinc in the population of Jiangsu Province, China.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Dietary zinc intake of the Jiangsu Province population does not generally meet the Chinese RNI. Children and adolescents in particular have a higher risk of insufficient zinc intake. PMID: 19713178 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Qin Y, Melse-Boonstra A, Shi Z, Pan X, Yuan B, Dai Y, Zhao J, Zimmermann MB, Kok FJ, Zhou M Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

The female athlete triad among elite Malaysian athletes: prevalence and associated factors.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of female athlete triad and factors associated with this condition among athletes participating in different sports. A total of 67 elite female athletes aged between 13-30 years participated in the study and were subdivided into the 'leanness' and 'non-leanness' groups. Eating disorders were assessed using a body image figure rating and the Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI) with body dissatisfaction (BD), drive for thinness (DT), bulimia (B) and perfectionism (P) subscales. Menstrual irregularity was assessed with a self-reported menstrual history questionnaire. Bon...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Quah YV, Poh BK, Ng LO, Noor MI Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Optimal cut-off levels to define obesity: body mass index and waist circumference, and their relationship to cardiovascular disease, dyslipidaemia, hypertension and diabetes in Malaysia.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Many studies in Asia have demonstrated that Asian populations may require lower cut-off levels for body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference to define obesity and abdominal obesity respectively, compared to western populations. Optimal cut-off levels for body mass index and waist circumference were determined to assess the relationship between the two anthropometric- and cardiovascular indices. Receiver operating characteristics analysis was used to determine the optimal cut-off levels. The study sample included 1833 subjects (mean age of 44 + 14 years) from 93 primary care clinics in Malaysia. Eight hundred and se...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Zaher ZM, Zambari R, Pheng CS, Muruga V, Ng B, Appannah G, Onn LT Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Correlation of anthropometric indices with common cardiovascular risk factors in an urban adult population of Iran: data from Zanjan Healthy Heart Study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this study was to determine the anthropometric index that best predicts common cardiovascular risk factors. A total of 2768 individuals (1310 men and 1458 women) aged 21-75 years with full relevant data from the Zanjan Healthy Heart Study (a prospective study in Zanjan and Abhar, two main cities of Zanjan Province, Iran) were recruited. Common cardiovascular risk factors (TG, TC, HDL-c, LDL-c, fast blood sugar, blood pressure), anthropometric indices (BMI, WC, WHR, WHtR) were measured using standard process, and their correlated classification was evaluated by partial correlation and Receiver Operator Ch...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Mellati AA, Mousavinasab SN, Sokhanvar S, Kazemi SA, Esmailli MH, Dinmohamadi H Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Prevalence and risk factors with overweight and obesity among Vietnamese adults: Caucasian and Asian cut-offs.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Associations between overweight/obesity and metabolic disorders were evident using both cut-offs. Asian cut-offs identified more risk factors and therefore could be considered for defining at-risk groups. The results highlight the importance of intervention programs to prevent overweight/obesity in young adults. PMID: 19713182 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Trinh OT, Nguyen ND, Phongsavan P, Dibley MJ, Bauman AE Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in urban Hanoi, Vietnam.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aims to assess the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity among adults in urban Hanoi, Vietnam; and compare these results to previous estimates among adults in urban Ho Chi Minh City. Survey participants were residents in urban Hanoi, Vietnam and aged between 25-74 years. Data from a cross-sectional biomedical survey conducted in 2004 were collected; which included a questionnaire, physical examination and blood tests. The age-standardised prevalence of overweight and obesity in 2004, using Asian-specific body mass index cut-offs, were 28.6% and 2.1%, respectively. The prevalence of overweight/obesity...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Walls HL, Peeters A, Son PT, Quang NN, Hoai NT, Loi do D, Viet NL, Khai PG, Reid CM Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Validity and reproducibility of a food frequency Questionnaire among Chinese women in Guangdong province.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The 81-item FFQ has satisfactory reproducibility and reasonable validity, and is useful in assessing the usual consumption of major nutrients and food groups among Chinese women in Guangdong. PMID: 19713184 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Zhang CX, Ho SC Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Validation of prediction equations for estimating resting energy expenditure in obese Chinese children.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: None of the existing prediction equations were accurate in their estimation of REE, when applied to obese Chinese children. A new prediction equation has been derived for local use. PMID: 19713185 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Shimokawa S, Li AM, Chan MH, So HK, Chan IH, Yin JA, Lam CW, Fok TF, Nelson EA Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Adults' perceptions of being overweight or obese: a focus group study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this study was to explore the perception of, feelings and attitudes toward overweight or obesity, and the perceived barriers to weight loss among native adults from lower socio-economic background. A total of six gender- and ethnic-specific focus groups consisted of 38 overweight and obese purposefully and criterion selected adults (21 women and 17 men), participated in this study. An unstructured discussion guide based on the study objectives were used for the focus groups. The results showed that some participants perceived themselves as ugly, felt ashamed of their body size and were frustrated because t...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Chang CT, Chang KH, Cheah WL Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Body composition and nutrient intake of Buddhist vegetarians.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We described the body composition and nutrient intake of Buddhist vegetarians and compared the data with that of omnivores in South Korea. Vegetarian subjects were 54 Buddhist nuns, who adhered to a vegetarian diet in accordance with Buddhist teachings. We compared these finding with a group of 31 omnivore Catholic nuns who shared a similar lifestyle but different dietary pattern than those of the Buddhist nuns. All subjects completed the estimated three-day dietary record. Body composition was determined by a segmental multi-frequency-bioelectrical impedance analysis method. No height difference between the dietary groups...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lee Y, Krawinkel M Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Predictability and implications of anthropometric indices for metabolic abnormalities in children: nutrition and health survey in Taiwan elementary children, 2001-2002.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: It is justifiable to use the WC criteria to define the metabolic syndrome in children. Due to its practicality, BMI remains the most suitable index for defining overweight/obesity. Only moderate levels of sensitivity and specificity were achieved with these two popular obesity indices with regard to metabolic abnormalities. PMID: 19713188 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Chuang SY, Pan WH Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Metabolically obese but normal weight (MONW) and metabolically healthy but obese (MHO) phenotypes in Koreans: characteristics and health behaviors.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, regardless of weight status, health behaviors should be modified to prevent MS. PMID: 19713189 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lee K Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Dietary patterns and the metabolic syndrome in middle aged women, Babol, Iran.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective was to determine the relationship between dietary intake and metabolic syndrome in urban Babolian middle-aged women. Systematic random sampling was used to select 984 women 30-50 years of age from urban area of Babol, Mazandaran, Iran. Dietary patterns were evaluated using a food frequency questionnaire. The ATP III criteria were used to classify study participants as having the metabolic syndrome. Correlations of component foods with indices of the metabolic syndrome were assessed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (rho). The adjusted odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals were obtain...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Delavar MA, Lye MS, Khor GL, Hassan ST, Hanachi P Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Factor analysis of the metabolic syndrome components in urban Asian Indian adolescents.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
There is paucity of data on the association of various risk factors of the metabolic syndrome in urban Asian Indian adolescents. This cross-sectional study included 948 subjects (527 males; 421 females) aged 14-19 y, selected randomly from New Delhi, India. Principal component factor analysis included variables such as: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), triceps (TR) and subscapular (SS) skinfold thickness, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, fasting blood glucose, serum triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and fasting insulin. Factor scores were used to generate a cumulative risk scale...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - August 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Vikram NK, Pandey RM, Misra A, Goel K, Gupta N Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Asia Pacific Clinical Nutrition Society Award for 2009.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19588569 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - July 13, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wahlqvist ML Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Serum antioxidants and age-related macular degeneration among older Japanese.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study, 722 subjects aged 65 years or older (297 males and 425 females) who had gradable fundus photographs were included. The subjects were divided into three groups of early or late AMD or non-maculopathy. Serum antioxidants (alpha-, gamma-tocopherols, retinol, beta-cryptoxanthin, alpha-, beta-carotenes, lycopene, and lutein and zeaxanthin) were measured with high-performance liquid chromatography. To clarify the combined effect as the group of the antioxidants, we defined the carotene family (alpha-, beta-carotenes and lycopene) and carotenoid family (beta-cryptoxanthin, alpha-, beta-carotenes, lycopene, lutein a...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Michikawa T, Ishida S, Nishiwaki Y, Kikuchi Y, Tsuboi T, Hosoda K, Ishigami A, Iwasawa S, Nakano M, Takebayashi T Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Lentil-based high protein diet is comparable to animal-based diet in respect to nitrogen absorption and nitrogen balance in malnourished children recovering from shigellosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study compared the intake and absorption of nutrients from a lentil-based high protein (15% energy from protein) diet (LenP), AP, and a low protein (7.5% energy from protein) diet (LP). A total of 31 moderately malnourished 24 to 59 month old children convalescing from shigellosis were randomised to these three diets: LenP (n=11), AP (n=9) and LP (n=11). After two weeks adaptation with the respective diets, a 72-hour metabolic balance study was performed. The children's baseline characteristics were comparable among the groups (one exception: children of LP group were less stunted). The costs of 1,000 kcal from LenP, ...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hossain MI, Islam MM, Wahed MA, Khatun M, Kabir I Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Stunting and zinc deficiency among primary school children in rural areas with low soil zinc concentrations in Jiangsu Province, China.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Stunting and zinc deficiency were not highly prevalent among primary school children in rural counties with low soil zinc concentrations of Jiangsu Province. PMID: 19329390 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Qin Y, Melse-Boonstra A, Zhao J, Wu M, Hu X, Kok FJ Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Mental retardation is associated with plasma omega-3 fatty acid levels and the omega-3/omega-6 ratio in children.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
There is evidence that alteration in plasma fatty acid composition may play a role in certain neurological disorders. This case control study was conducted to evaluate the association between plasma fatty acid levels and mental retardation in Korean children. Plasma phospholipid fatty acids, plasma lipids, dietary fatty acids and selected nutrients were measured in 31 mentally retarded boys (mean age 9.93 +/-1.5 yrs) and matched controls. Total plasma omega-3 fatty acids (Sigmaw3), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and high density lipoprotein (HDL) concentrations were significantly lower and the Sigmaomega-6/Sigmaomega-3 rat...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Neggers YH, Kim EK, Song JM, Chung EJ, Um YS, Park T Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Serum vitamin D status of Korean postmenopausal women during the winter months.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Vitamin D supplementation is highly effective in improving vitamin D status and the vitamin D status in this study population was improved considerably when compared to previous studies. Therefore, it is concluded that the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency should be re-evaluated in postmenopausal women in most countries including Korea. PMID: 19329392 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lee ES, Ahn J, Park HM Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Iodine status and thyroid function of pregnant, lactating women and infants (0-1 yr) residing in areas with an effective Universal Salt Iodization program.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Iodine status of most of the target population for Universal Salt Iodization program is adequate, but iodine deficiency still existed in some. To assure every new life's brain not be damaged by iodine deficiency, iodine status of targeted populations should be monitored and supplements provided according to the monitoring outcomes. PMID: 19329393 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wang Y, Zhang Z, Ge P, Wang Y, Wang S Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Micronutrient status in anemic and non-anemic Chinese women in the third trimester of pregnancy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Subnormal concentrations of iron and micronutrients in combination may contribute to this situation. Further studies on food-based or supplement-based approaches trying to increase intake of iron and certain vitamins are warranted to decrease anemia in pregnant Chinese women in the third trimester. PMID: 19329394 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ma AG, Schouten EG, Wang Y, Xu RX, Zheng MC, Li Y, Wang Q, Sun Y Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Nutritional status among postmenopausal osteoporotic women in North West of Iran.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Most of the postmenopausal osteoporotic women in north west of Iran have a considerable deficiency in terms of energy and some micronutrients such as calcium, vitamin D and magnesium, which can be deleterious for bone health. PMID: 19329395 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hejazi J, Mohtadinia J, Kolahi S, Ebrahimi-Mamaghani M Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals

Nutritional risk, malnutrition (undernutrition), overweight, obesity and nutrition support among hospitalized patients in Beijing teaching hospitals.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this study was to test the suitability of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) among hospitalized patients and to determine the prevalence of nutritional risk, undernutrition, overweight, obesity, nutritional support and the changes of nutritional risk from admission to discharge or over a two-week period. A prospective descriptive design was used to describe patientsf data collected at three Beijing teaching hospitals. A total number of 1500 consecutive patients, who met the inclusion criteria on admission and provided informed consent, were enrolled. The NRS 2002 was completed by 97.7% of all pat...
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Liang X, Jiang ZM, Nolan MT, Wu X, Zhang H, Zheng Y, Liu H, Kondrup J Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: journals