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Reference Daily Intake
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TL;DR: In this paper, a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and a 24-hour recall were administered to free-living HIV-1-infected and noninfected IDUs.
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TL;DR: Differences between low-and middle-income pregnant women’s general nutritional knowledge, usual dietary intake and weight gain are described to provide a foundation for continued healthy eating habits during the postpartum period and possibly throughout the woman's life.
Abstract: PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe differences between low-and middle-income pregnant women's general nutritional knowledge, usual dietary intake and weight gain. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS A descriptive design employing a questionnaire with a convenience sample of women (N = 109) from both childbirth education classes and a free prenatal clinic. RESULTS Women with a low prepregnant body mass index (BMI) gained less weight, and women with high BMI tended to gain more weight than recommended. Most women had inadequate general nutritional knowledge, and their dietary intake did not meet all the nutritional requirements of pregnancy. Women attending the free prenatal clinic had more accurate knowledge of the recommended number of servings for some food groups (fruits and vegetables, meats and dairy) than women in childbirth education classes. No differences were noted between the groups in total weight gain. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Further research is needed to evaluate pregnant women's nutritional knowledge and actual dietary practices, to develop effective strategies designed to promote adequate nutritional intake in pregnant women, and to help women remain within the Institute of Medicine (IOM) weight gain recommendations. Consistent individualized nutritional assessment and counseling during pregnancy could provide a foundation for continued healthy eating habits during the postpartum period and possibly throughout the woman's life.
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TL;DR: Eating away from home was associated with increased total energy intake, except for men in the highest income level, and the consumption of foods away fromHome was related to a greater energy intake.
Abstract: The objectives of the present study were to estimate the dietary contribution of away-from-home food consumption, to describe the contribution of away-from-home foods to energy intake, and to investigate the association between eating away from home and total energy intake in Brazilian urban areas. In the first Brazilian Nationwide Dietary Survey, conducted in 2008-9, food records were collected from 25 753 individuals aged 10 years or older, living in urban areas of Brazil. Foods were grouped into thirty-three food groups, and the mean energy intake provided by away-from-home food consumption was estimated. Linear regression models were used to evaluate the association between away-from-home food consumption and total energy intake. All analyses considered the sample design effect. Of the total population, 43 % consumed at least one food item away from home. The mean energy intake from foods consumed away from home was 1408 kJ (337 kcal), averaging 18 % of total energy intake. Eating away from home was associated with increased total energy intake, except for men in the highest income level. The highest percentage of away-from-home energy sources was for food with a high content of energy, such as alcoholic beverages (59 %), baked and deep-fried snacks (54 %), pizza (42 %), soft drinks (40 %), sandwiches (40 %), and sweets and desserts (30 %). The consumption of foods away from home was related to a greater energy intake. The characterisation of away-from-home food habits is necessary in order to properly design strategies to promote healthy food consumption in the away-from-home environment.
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TL;DR: The results suggest that protein intakes >1.0 g/(kg · d) are protective against weight loss in healthy older adults, and add epidemiologic evidence in support of higher optimal protein intakes than the current guidelines forhealthy older adults.
Abstract: Weight loss is prevalent in the elderly population, with deleterious health consequences, notably loss of lean body mass and subsequent functional decline. Protein intake below the current RDA [0.8 g/(kg · d)] is also common in older adults; however, the link between the 2 has received little attention. Our objective was to assess the relation between protein intake and incident 1-y weight loss ≥5% in community-dwelling older adults. We conducted a nested, prospective, case-control study in 1793 community-living elderly participants of the Quebec Longitudinal Study of Nutrition as a Determinant of Successful Aging (NuAge). We studied 211 incident cases of 1-y weight loss (≥5%) and 211 weight-stable controls (±2%) matched by sex and age category (70 ± 2, 75 ± 2, and 80 ± 2 y). Diet was measured by 3 nonconsecutive 24-h recalls. ORs (95% CIs) for the association between protein intake and weight loss were computed by using conditional logistic regression. After adjustment for body mass index, energy intake, appetite, smoking status, physical activity level, physical function, chronic diseases and medications, depressive symptoms, and serum albumin and ultrasensitive C-reactive protein, the ORs of weight loss in participants with low protein intakes [ 1.0 g/(kg · d) are protective against weight loss in healthy older adults. These findings add epidemiologic evidence in support of higher optimal protein intakes than the current guidelines for healthy older adults.
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TL;DR: It is argued that households not consuming bushmeat are at greater risk of anemia in the short run and other chronic health problems in the long run, particularly in the context of nutritional transitions induced by modernization and globalization.
Abstract: Wild meat is critical for the food security and income of millions of people, especially for poor rural households Its role as a primary source of macronutrients worldwide has been recognized, but there have been few attempts to evaluate the contribution of bushmeat consumption to micronutrient intake This is so particularly in the context of nutritional transitions induced by modernization and globalization Here, we calculated the role of bushmeat as a source of micronutrients in the diets of urban and periurban inhabitants within the Tres Fronteras (Peru, Brazil, Colombia) region in the Amazon We gathered food intake data from 35 households using 3-day 24-h food recalls combined with food weighing Additionally, we interviewed 105 households on food consumption frequency Our results indicate that 143% of the households consumed bushmeat, which represented approximately 32% of their caloric intake, 72% of consumed protein, and 77% of iron Typically, households consuming bushmeat presented higher a nutritional status, i e, lower intake of carbohydrates (-10%) and higher intake of proteins (+46%), iron (+151%), and zinc (+23%), than households not consuming bushmeat Most of the sampled households did not achieve standard nutritional requirements for calories (94%), fiber, vitamin C, or iron (97%) per adult per day None of the households achieved the recommended daily intake for calcium Households consuming bushmeat consumed statistically significantly higher levels of iron, zinc, and vitamin C than households that did not eat bushmeat The latter consumed an excess of 31% calories from processed foods per adult per day, and lower amounts of iron (-60%) and zinc (-19%) We argue that households not consuming bushmeat are at greater risk of anemia in the short run and other chronic health problems in the long run
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