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What Is the Açaí Berry and Are There Health Benefits?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The açaí berry is a small round berry (size of a grape) that is green when immature and ripens to a dark purple color. It is from the açaí palm, which is indigenous to Central and South America and grows in the Amazon region as well as swamps and flood plains. As a food, açaí berry is consumed raw and as juice. The juice is used commercially in jelly, syrup, ice cream, liquors, energy drinks and a variety of other beverages, and also can be used as a natural food colorant (). Açaí juice is viscous and contains about 2.4% protein and 5.9% lipids. The fruit pulp contains about 4% protein and 12% lipids. Nutrients inc...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wendy Marcason Tags: Question of the Month Source Type: journals

November 2009 New Products & ServicesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: New Products & Services Source Type: journals

November 2009 Classified AdvertisementsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: Classified Advertisements Source Type: journals

ErratumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the “Position of the American Dietetic Association: Food and Water Safety” that appeared in the August 2009 Journal (pp 1449-1460), there is an error on page 1457. In the second paragraph of the third column, the word “certification” should be removed from the first sentence both times it appears. The corrected sentence should read as follows: “Within a foodservice operation, food and nutrition professionals should have the expertise to provide training from any of the three nationally recognized courses—ServSafe (35), SuperSafeMark (36), and Food Safety Management Principles (37).” (Source: Journal of the...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: Erratum Source Type: journals

November 2009 People & EventsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
2010 ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo November 6-9, 2010; Boston, MA (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: People & Events Source Type: journals

Mary Christ-Erwin and Gerard E. Mullin, MD, Awarded Honorary MembershipsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Dietetic Association has been granting honorary membership to non-members for their distinguished contributions to the field of dietetics since 1954. Every year, up to three non-members are named honorary members of ADA based on their professional knowledge, technical expertise, and promotion of the Association's mission, vision, and values. Those chosen as honorary members have also demonstrated goodwill through notable national or international service, promoted food and nutrition practitioners as contributors to the optimal health and nutritional status of the public, and aided in the advancement of the pro...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: Ethics in Action Source Type: journals

Members Honored with Excellence in Practice AwardsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
At the 92nd Annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, the American Dietetic Association and its Foundation honored seven food and nutrition practitioners for their excellence in practice. The American Dietetic Association's Excellence in Practice Awards recognize outstanding food and nutrition practitioners who have demonstrated innovation, creativity, and leadership in a specific area of practice. The awards are given in several practice categories, including Clinical Nutrition, Community Dietetics, Consultation and Business Practice, Dietetics Education, Dietetic Technology, Dietetics Research, and Management Practice, ...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: Ethics in Action Source Type: journals

Members Honored as Medallion Award WinnersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Dietetic Association's Medallion Awards, given at the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) every year since 1976, honor ADA members who have shown dedication to the high standards of the dietetics profession through active participation, leadership, and devotion to serving others in dietetics and allied health fields. Several awards are given each year to those members whose dedication to the Association and service to the profession serve as an example to all. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: Ethics in Action Source Type: journals

Marion F. Winkler, PhD, RD, LDN, CNSC, Honored as Cooper Memorial LecturerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Dietetic Association's Lenna Frances Cooper Memorial Lecture honors an ADA member who has been recognized as a notable and inspiring speaker. The member chosen to deliver the Cooper Memorial Lecture is an experienced speaker with the ability to communicate expert knowledge to a broad audience, as well as a dedicated ADA member whose unique experiences and contributions to the profession make him or her a role model in the field of dietetics. The Association is pleased to recognize Marion F. Winkler, PhD, RD, LDN, CNSC, as the 47th Lenna Frances Cooper Memorial Lecturer. As a surgical nutrition specialist at Rh...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: Ethics in Action Source Type: journals

Jane V. White, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA, Receives 2009 Copher AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award is the highest honor the American Dietetic Association bestows on one of its members. The Copher Award honors an ADA member who has contributed to the American Dietetic Association through extensive, active participation and service at all levels of the Association. The winner of the Copher Award is someone whose unique contributions to the profession have created new opportunities for dietetics practitioners, inspired others to take on leadership roles, and promoted the Association's mission, vision, and values. The 2009 Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award is presented to Jane V. White, PhD, ...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: Ethics in Action Source Type: journals

Ethical Practice: Serving the Aging CommunityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A discussion of ethics as related to dietetics practice and the aging community is of particular importance in light of demographic shifts currently taking place. The percentage of the US population age 65 years or older will almost double from 2006 to the year 2030 (). The increase of persons 65 years of age and older will impact the ever-shrinking health care dollar. Currently, there is a directional change of the government policy to earmark funding for community-based programs with the intent to help people remain living in their homes longer, delaying the need for institutional care. These trends, combined with the ne...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sharon K. Leppert Tags: Ethics in Action Source Type: journals

Position of the American Dietetic Association: Promoting and Supporting BreastfeedingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that exclusive breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition and health protection for the first 6 months of life and breastfeeding with complementary foods from 6 months until at least 12 months of age is the ideal feeding pattern for infants. Breastfeeding is an important public health strategy for improving infant and child morbidity and mortality, improving maternal morbidity, and helping to control health care costs. Breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of otitis media, gastroenteritis, respiratory illness, sudden infant death syndrome, necrotizin...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: from the association Source Type: journals

Do Food Provisions Packaged in Single-Servings Reduce Energy Intake at Breakfast during a Brief Behavioral Weight-Loss Intervention?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined the effects of providing breakfast foods in single-serving packages and nonportioned packages on energy intake of these foods during an 8-week behavioral weight-loss program. In fall 2005, 19 adults (mean body mass index [calculated as kg/m2]=31.8±4.0) were randomized to conditions that provided foods in single-serving packages (Single-Serving) or in nonportioned packages (Standard). Overall amounts and types of foods provided were consistent across conditions: cereal and peaches (weeks 1, 3, 5, and 7) and applesauce and cheese (weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8). Participants were instructed to eat one serving of ...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hollie A. Raynor, Emily L. Van Walleghen, Heather Niemeier, Meghan L. Butryn, Rena R. Wing Tags: Research and Professional Briefs Source Type: journals

Psychological Effects of Prescriptive vs General Lifestyle Advice for Weight Loss in Young WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aimed to investigate the effects of prescriptive lifestyle advice with quantifiable dietary and physical goals compared to general lifestyle advice on weight and psychological outcomes in young women with overweight or obesity. A total of 203 women (body mass index 33.3±0.3, age 28±0.3 years) received either prescriptive or general lifestyle advice for weight loss over 12 weeks. Linear mixed models found that the prescriptive lifestyle advice group had significantly greater weight loss (4.2±0.4 kg vs 0.6±0.2 kg, P (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Siew S. Lim, Robert J. Norman, Peter M. Clifton, Manny Noakes Tags: Research and Professional Briefs Source Type: journals

Recovery to Resting Metabolic State after WalkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Metabolic rate is usually measured in a resting state. To achieve this, a period of up to 30 minutes is given to recover from walking prior to the test. A work group from the American Dietetic Association recommends that 10 to 20 minutes is sufficient to achieve rest, but supporting data are limited. The purpose of this prospective observational study then was to determine how much time is needed for adults to recover to rest after walking 300 meters. Each participant's metabolic rate was measured with indirect calorimetry for 30 minutes after a 30-minute rest. The participant then walked 300 meters on a measured...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: David C. Frankenfield, Abigail Coleman Tags: Research and Professional Briefs Source Type: journals

Nutritional Inadequacies in Patients with Stable Heart FailureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Sodium restriction is the primary nutritional strategy in heart failure; however, other diet-related concerns may also occur. We characterized dietary intake among stable patients with heart failure and a non-heart-failure cardiac control group to quantify and determine prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intake. Two 3-day food records were completed by 123 patients with heart failure and 58 controls. A subset of each group provided two 24-hour urine collections. Mean intake of sodium (2,540±1,122 vs 2,596±1,184 mg/day) and potassium (3,190±980 vs 3,114±828 mg/day) was similar between the heart failure and...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Joanne Arcand, Vanessa Floras, Mavra Ahmed, Abdul Al-Hesayen, Joan Ivanov, Johane P. Allard, Gary E. Newton Tags: Research and Professional Briefs Source Type: journals

Unrealistic Weight-Loss Goals among Obese Patients Are Associated with Age and Causal AttributionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study confirms that discrepancies in weight-loss goals between obese patients and professionals occur frequently. Because unrealistic goals can hamper long-term outcomes of weight-loss programs, better outcomes could possibly be achieved by addressing unrealistic weight-loss goals before treatment. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Erika W. Wamsteker, Rinie Geenen, Pierre M.J. Zelissen, Eric F. van Furth, Jolein Iestra Tags: Perspectives in Practice Source Type: journals

Feasibility of the Young Children's Nutrition Assessment on the WebEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Methods to assess detailed dietary data are cumbersome, expensive, and difficult to implement with large samples. The purpose of the present article was to evaluate the feasibility of collecting data from parents about their child's diet using an online dietary assessment tool. The Young Children's Nutrition Assessment on the Web was developed as part of a longitudinal study of familial influences on food intake of preschool children. A sample of 862 parents from 56 nursery schools completed a paper-and-pencil questionnaire containing sociodemographic variables and a food frequency questionnaire about their child...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Carine Anna Vereecken, Marc Covents, Denise Haynie, Lea Maes Tags: Perspectives in Practice Source Type: journals

Weighty Concerns: The Growing Prevalence of Obesity among Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The prevalence of obesity among older adults has increased during the past 20 years and will affect both medical and social services. Along with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and several cancers, obesity is associated with increased risk of physical and cognitive disability. However, relatively little attention has been given to the issue of weight management among community-dwelling older adults. Intentional weight loss in obese older adults has not been widely advocated by health care providers due to the uncertainty of whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Limited data in older adul...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Denise K. Houston, Barbara J. Nicklas, Claire A. Zizza Tags: Review Source Type: journals

Differences in Fruit and Vegetable Intake among Hispanic Subgroups in California: Results from the 2005 California Health Interview SurveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Objective: To compare total fruit and vegetable intake in cup equivalents and its individual components among Hispanic subgroups in California.Methods: Data are from the adult portion of the 2005 California Health Interview Survey. Hispanic/Latino subjects (n=7,954) were grouped into six subcategories (Mexican, Central American, Caribbean, Spanish American, South American, and >1 group). Total fruit and vegetable intake in cup equivalents was estimated from frequency responses about seven food categories. Both t test and χ2 test were used to assess differences in sociodemographic characteristics across Hispanic ...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Uriyoán Colón-Ramos, Frances E. Thompson, Amy Lazarus Yaroch, Richard P. Moser, Timothy S. McNeel, Kevin W. Dodd, Audie A. Atienza, Sharon B. Sugerman, Linda Nebeling Tags: Current Research Source Type: journals

Weight Control Behaviors and Dietary Intake among Adolescents and Young Adults: Longitudinal Findings from Project EATEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Background: Cross-sectional research has found that dieting during adolesence and the use of extreme weight control behaviors are related to less healthful dietary patterns; however, little is known regarding longitudinal relationships.Objective: To describe patterns of weight control behavior over 5 years and examine relationships with nutritional outcomes in adolescents and young adults.Design: Population-based, longitudinal study in Minnesota. Youth completed Time 1 surveys in 1998-1999, and Time 2 surveys were completed in 2003-2004.Subjects/setting: The Project EAT (Eating Among Teens) survey and the Youth a...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Nicole I. Larson, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Mary Story Tags: Current Research Source Type: journals

Added Soluble Fiber Enhances the Satiating Power of Low-Energy-Density Liquid YogurtsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Energy presented in liquid form can have satiating power. Added fiber can potentiate the satiating properties of low-energy-density liquid yogurts. Adding fiber to low-energy-density foods may be an effective way to suppress appetite and control food intake. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Martine M. Perrigue, Pablo Monsivais, Adam Drewnowski Tags: Current Research Source Type: journals

Health-At-Every-Size and Eating Behaviors: 1-Year Follow-Up Results of a Size Acceptance InterventionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These results suggest that, when compared to a control group, an HAES approach could have long-term beneficial effects on eating behaviors related to disinhibition and hunger. In addition, our study did not show distinctive effects of the HAES approach in comparison to a social support intervention. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Véronique Provencher, Catherine Bégin, Angelo Tremblay, Lyne Mongeau, Louise Corneau, Sylvie Dodin, Sonia Boivin, Simone Lemieux Tags: Current Research Source Type: journals

Using the Energy Gap to Address Obesity: A CommentaryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It is widely accepted that we are in the midst of an obesity pandemic (). Substantial research is directed toward both understanding how and why this has occurred and toward identifying effective ways to prevent and treat obesity. Permanent behavior change is required for any change in body weight, but the extent of behavior change needed varies with the desired outcome. The term energy gap was coined to estimate the change in energy intake and energy expenditure behaviors required to achieve different body weight outcomes in individuals and populations (). Since the original article about the energy gap, the term has beco...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: James O. Hill, John C. Peters, Holly R. Wyatt Tags: Commentary Source Type: journals

The Patient-Centered Medical Home: What Is It and Why It's Important to Dietetics PractitionersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the middle of the health reform debate is the issue of medical homes. Many interest groups are positioning themselves around this concept because of the potential that they have to help manage chronic diseases. The attraction to the medical home is due to the overall goal of reform efforts to cut health care spending costs and improve care and coordination for those patients who need it the most—ie, patients with one or more chronic conditions. Based on pilot programs already underway, medical homes show a lot of promise in achieving this goal. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jennifer Teters Tags: Public Policy News Source Type: journals

Medical Record Retention and Maintenance for Private PracticesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In today's health care environment, a patient might leave one physician or other health care practitioner in favor of another for a host of reasons. For example, the practitioner may switch to a concierge practice, refuse to work with specific insurance companies, or be unable to compete with offices that can see the patient sooner. Or, the patient may move, become frustrated with the office staff, or find that his or her insurance coverage has been changed (). This patient shifting, coupled with the volume of appointments a health practice might book in a given week, underscores the various challenges a practitioner can f...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Karen Stein, Mary H. Hager Tags: Business of Dietetics Source Type: journals

Are Food Allergies on the Rise, or Is It Misdiagnosis?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Given the prevalence of news regarding food allergy in today's media—from parenting blogs that debate whether schools should ban nuts and peanut butter, to the school bus that was evacuated and decontaminated after someone saw a peanut on the floor (), to the 2007 report of a child in the United Kingdom barred from school because administrators deemed his nut allergy a health and safety hazard ()—it might be assumed that a large number of individuals suffer from food allergy. In fact, although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported that in the United States, from 1997 to 2007, food allergies in ch...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Karen Stein Tags: Topics of Professional Interest Source Type: journals

Our Window to the WorldEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Among its many accomplishments, the American Dietetic Association is an Internet pioneer. On the day www.eatright.org went live in 1996, there were about 100,000 Web sites in the entire world (), scarcely a sliver of the more than 180 million sites that exist today (). (You can see ADA's first Web site, and how far we have come in 13 years on the Internet, at http://web.archive.org/web/19961103134921/www.eatright.org/index.html.). (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jessie M. Pavlinac Tags: President's Page Source Type: journals

No Wonder Less IS More!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The obesity epidemic continues to rage and most people, including lay public as well as health professionals, recognize the difficulty involved in trying to prevent it, trumped only by the even greater challenge of trying to treat it. Ask anyone who has successfully lost weight what their biggest concern is and very likely the response will involve the challenge of trying to keep it off. What most of us may have heard as rationalizations, denial, or a simple inability to judge portion size, may actually relate more to the sobering truth that energy needs are attenuated by weight loss leaving a person forever hungry if they...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Linda Van Horn Tags: Editor's Outlook Source Type: journals

This Month in the Journal of the American Dietetic AssociationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Source Type: journals

Table of ContentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Source Type: journals

What Impact Does pH Have on Food and Nutrition?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Acidity and alkalinity are measured on the pH scale, which ranges from 1 to 14, with 1 the most acidic, 14 the most alkaline, and 7 being neutral. Most foods have a pH below 7. The pH scale is important in home canning because low-acid foods—defined as having a pH above 4.6—do not contain enough acid naturally to prevent the germination and growth of the botulinum spores found on most fruits and vegetables that come in contact with soil (). (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Eleese Cunningham Tags: Question of the Month Source Type: journals

October 2009 Classified AdvertisementsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: Classified Advertisements Source Type: journals

October 2009 People & EventsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
2009 ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo October 17-20, 2009; Denver, CO (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: People & Events Source Type: journals

ADA Foundation Scholarship Recipients for 2009-2010Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarship Committee awarded 226 scholarships totaling $257,500 for the 2009-2010 academic year. Jessie M. Pavlinac, MS, RD, CSR, LD, president, and Judith L Dodd, MS, LDN, RD, ADA Foundation chair, express their gratitude to everyone who donated to the scholarship program this year and to the ADAF Scholarship Committee for their ongoing support of education in dietetics. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: ADA Foundation Source Type: journals

Barbara E. Millen, DrPH, RD, FADA, Wins Monsen AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Barbara E. Millen, DrPH, RD, FADA, professor of Family Medicine and Graduate Medical Sciences in the Boston University School of Medicine, is the recipient of the sixth annual Elaine R. Monsen Award for Outstanding Research Literature. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: ADA Foundation Source Type: journals

Mary M. Niewinski, MS, RD, and Patricia M. Guenther, PhD, RD, Win Huddleson AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mary M. Niewinski MS, RD, is one of two recipients of this year's 26th annual Huddleson Award for the article “Advances in Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Diet,” which was featured in the April 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (2008;108:661-672). (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: ADA Foundation Source Type: journals

Members Celebrate 50 Years with ADAEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is proud to recognize a special group of people who have been members of the Association for 50 continuous years. They have been instrumental in the growth and development of ADA through their ongoing support and contributions to the profession. During the 92nd Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Denver, CO, the 50-year members will be recognized during the Opening Session on October 17, 2009. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Tags: from the association Source Type: journals

Food Insecurity Is Associated with Overweight in Children Younger than 5 Years of AgeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examines the relationship between overweight and household food insecurity with/without hunger in low-income children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Weight, height, and household food insecurity data were collected on 8,493 children ages 1 month to 5 years and analyzed by sex and age groups using logistic regression to model the odds of being overweight (weight for length or body mass index [calculated as kg/m2] for age ≥95th percentile) given household food insecurity status, controlling for race/ethnicity and maternal education. Analyses were str...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Elizabeth Metallinos-Katsaras, Bettylou Sherry, Jan Kallio Tags: Research and Professional Briefs Source Type: journals

Use of a Brief Food Frequency Questionnaire for Estimating Daily Number of Servings of Fruits and Vegetables in a Minority Adolescent PopulationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The validity of the 5 A Day for Better Health Program food frequency questionnaire (5 A Day FFQ) for estimating fruit and vegetable consumption was examined in a sample of 156 African-American adolescents aged 10 to 14 years. To determine validity, the correlation between 5 A Day FFQ fruit, juice, and vegetable intake and 3-day intake measured by direct observation was assessed. Correlations were calculated separately by food type (ie, fruits, juices, and vegetables) and sex and age to determine whether the accuracy of youths' recording differed based on these factors. Paired-samples t tests were used to test for...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jennifer Di Noia, Isobel R. Contento Tags: Research and Professional Briefs Source Type: journals

Psyllium as a Substitute for Gluten in BreadEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study is experimental and was subdivided into five steps: selection and development of preparation, chemical analysis, sensory analysis, and statistical analysis. Modified samples of the bread dough achieved a 93.0% acceptance rate for individuals with celiac disease and up to 97.0% for individuals without celiac disease. The most affected characteristics were odor and texture. In terms of chemical composition of the bread dough, energy was reduced by 32.1% and the fat fraction was 42.3% before being cooked. Data obtained from sensory analysis of psyllium doughs indicate that the products had good acceptance by indivi...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Renata Puppin Zandonadi, Raquel Braz Assunção Botelho, Wilma Maria Coelho Araújo Tags: Research and Professional Briefs Source Type: journals

Prospective Associations among Cereal Intake in Childhood and Adiposity, Lipid Levels, and Physical Activity during Late AdolescenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this study was to examine prospective associations between cereal intake in childhood and percent body fat, waist-to-hip ratio, lipid levels, and physical activity during late adolescence. In this longitudinal investigation (data collected 1987-1997), data were analyzed for the 2,379 girls who participated in the 10-year National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Growth and Health Study. The cumulative percent of days that each girl consumed cereal during childhood (based on 3-day food diaries collected during six study visits between ages 11.5 and 18.6 years) was examined in relation to percent body fat, w...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ann M. Albertson, Douglas Thompson, Debra L. Franko, Norton M. Holschuh, Robert Bauserman, Bruce A. Barton Tags: Research and Professional Briefs Source Type: journals

Limited English Proficiency Is a Barrier to Receipt of Advice about Physical Activity and Diet among Hispanics with Chronic Diseases in the United StatesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease is reaching epidemic proportions among Hispanics in the United States. Health care providers play an important role in motivating patients to make healthful lifestyle changes to reduce the burden of such conditions. Data from the US 2000 National Health Interview Survey was analyzed to determine differences in report of physician-provided physical activity and/or dietary advice by level of English proficiency among obese Hispanics or those who reported having diabetes or cardiovascular disease and who contacted a physician during the past year (n=1,1...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Catalina Lopez-Quintero, Elliot M. Berry, Yehuda Neumark Tags: Research and Professional Briefs Source Type: journals

Confidence to Cook Vegetables and the Buying Habits of Australian HouseholdsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined the relationships between confidence to cook, sociodemographic characteristics, and household vegetable purchasing. This cross-sectional study of 426 randomly selected households in Brisbane, Australia, used a validated questionnaire to assess household vegetable purchasing habits and the confidence to cook of the person who most often prepares food for these households. The mutually adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of lacking confidence to cook were assessed across a range of demographic subgroups using multiple logistic regression models. Similarly, mutually adjusted mean vegetable purchasing scores were ca...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Elisabeth Winkler, Gavin Turrell Tags: Perspectives in Practice Source Type: journals

The University of New Hampshire's Young Adult Health Risk Screening InitiativeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes the University of New Hampshire's Young Adult Health Risk Screening Initiative and examines results from participants evaluated from September 2005 through July 2007. This cross-sectional study included 1,701 students who enrolled in an introductory nutrition course, met age requirements (18 to 24 years), agreed to participate, and completed related assessments. All evaluation components were built into the semester-long course design, thus minimizing participant burden. Anthropometric measurements, blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure were measured directly by research staff. Online dieta...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Joanne D. Burke, Ruth A. Reilly, Jesse S. Morrell, Ingrid E. Lofgren Tags: Perspectives in Practice Source Type: journals

Predictors of Calcium Intake at Dinner Meals of Ethnically Diverse Mother–Child Dyads from Families with Limited IncomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study's objective was to determine associations between beverage and dairy food intakes of mothers and their young children and food/beverage contributions to calcium at dinner meals from ethnically diverse families with limited incomes. This was a secondary analysis of dietary data on mother–child dyads from a cross-sectional study. The sample was 465 children (4.4±0.6 years) and their mothers, 41% African American, 34% Hispanic, and 21% white. Dietary and anthropometric data were collected in 52 Head Start centers in Alabama and Texas during 1 year starting fall 2004. Associations between mother–child intakes w...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sharon L. Hoerr, Theresa A. Nicklas, Frank Franklin, Yan Liu Tags: Perspectives in Practice Source Type: journals

White Rice Sold in Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan Often Lacks Nutrient EnrichmentEmail 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 levels of enrichment nutrients (ie, thiamin, niacin, iron, and folic acid) in white rice found in Guam, Saipan (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), and Oahu (Hawaii). The proportion of white rice that was labeled “enriched” varied by type, bag size, and location. Most long-grain rice was labeled as enriched and most medium-grain rice was not. Bags of either type weighing >10 lb were seldom labeled as enriched in Hawaii or Saipan. Samples of various types of rice were collected on these three islands (n=19; 12 of which were labeled as enriched) and analyzed for...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Rachael T. Leon Guerrero, Susan E. Gebhardt, Joanne Holden, Mary J. Kretsch, Karen Todd, Rachel Novotny, Suzanne P. Murphy Tags: Perspectives in Practice Source Type: journals

Publishing Nutrition Research: A Review of Epidemiologic MethodsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The use of epidemiologic research designs and analytical methods is common in dietetics research. Food and nutrition professionals who seek to perform evidence-based practice or participate in research design, analysis, and communication need skills in the essentials of epidemiology. This is one of a series of monographs on research methodology that addresses these needs and supports the goals of the Board of Editors of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association to further enhance competency and skills. This monograph focuses on statistical approaches for univariate analyses used with the primary observatio...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Barbara Bruemmer, Jeffrey Harris, Phil Gleason, Carol J. Boushey, Patricia M. Sheean, Sujata Archer, Linda Van Horn Tags: Review Source Type: journals

Rice Consumption in the United States: Recent Evidence from Food Consumption SurveysEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Rice consumers choose a diet that includes more vegetables, a smaller share of energy from fat and saturated fat, more dietary fiber and more iron than those who do not consume rice; the differences have remained relatively stable over the last decade. Accounting for race/ethnicity and income levels is important for better understanding of factors that affect food choices and for effective design of dietary interventions. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: S. Patricia Batres-Marquez, Helen H. Jensen, Julie Upton Tags: Current Research Source Type: journals

US Acculturation, Food Intake, and Obesity among Asian-Pacific Hotel WorkersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Food intake behaviors are probably related to place of birth, generation of migration to the United States, and acculturation. Direct measures of food intake added explanatory power to models, suggesting the importance of food intake to obesity. Further study of the influence of immigration, acculturation, and food intake on obesity using longitudinal study designs is warranted. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Rachel Novotny, Andrew E. Williams, Aleli C. Vinoya, Caryn E.S. Oshiro, Thomas M. Vogt Tags: Current Research Source Type: journals