A Narrative Review of the Association Between Varying Levels of Health Literacy and Nutrition-Related Adherence in Adults on Hemodialysis.

Health literacy (HL) encompasses an individual's ability to access, understand, and integrate health-related information. Routine use of functional, critical, and communicative HL screening questionnaires shows promise in identifying those at risk for poor clinical outcomes. Although it is evident that low levels of HL are associated with poor clinical outcomes in end-stage renal disease, it is unclear how varying HL levels are associated with nutrition-specific adherence.

Diet modification reduces pain and improves function in adults with osteoarthritis: a systematic review.

Background: The effect of dietary modifications on pain and joint function in adults with osteoarthritis (OA) is an emerging area of study. This systematic review aimed to evaluate if adults with OA who consume diets with a higher proportion of plant phenols and omega-3 fatty acids would have less pain and improved joint function than those with a higher proportion of saturated fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids and refined carbohydrates.

Methods: Database searches of CINAHL (EBSCO), Clinical Trials (NIH-NLM), Cochrane Library (Wiley), Dissertation & Thesis Global (ProQuest), Embase (Elsevier), Medline (OVID), PubMed (NLM), Scopus (Elsevier), Web of Sciences (Clarivate) for clinical trials identified 7763 articles published between January 2015 and May 2023.

Single-food elimination of cow's milk as a treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis in children aged 2-18 years: A review of the literature.

Cow's milk elimination (CME) is an established treatment, similar to other forms of diet therapy, for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). However, there is limited research to support its efficacy as a primary treatment. This review evaluated studies published in the past 10 years that assessed the outcomes after CME on histologic remission, clinical findings, and quality of life (QoL) in children aged 2-18 years with EoE.

Green tea extract supplementation does not modify plasma concentration of F-isoprostanes in women who are postmenopause: Findings from a randomized controlled trial.

Green tea extract (GTE) is a potential mitigator of oxidative stress, and F-isoprostanes are a reliable biomarker of oxidative stress. Genetic polymorphisms in the catechol-o-methyltransferase (COMT) gene may modify tea catechin metabolism, prolonging exposure. We hypothesized that GTE supplementation would decrease plasma F-isoprostanes concentrations compared with placebo and that participants with the COMT genotype polymorphisms would experience a more significant expression of this outcome.

Association between 1 trimester diet quality & gestational weight gain rate among pregnant women in Dhulikhel, Nepal.

Background: Despite promising data from high-income countries, the impact of diet quality on gestational weight gain (GWG) has not been investigated in the context of many low-income countries including Nepal.

Methods: We prospectively examined the association between 1 trimester diet quality and GWG rate among a cohort of singleton pregnant women (n = 101; age 25.9 ± 4.

Clinical Outcomes Associated With Commercial and Homemade Blenderized Tube Feedings: A Literature Review.

There is emerging evidence in the pediatric population that blenderized tube feeding (BTF) may improve gastrointestinal intolerance; however, not much is known about the impact of BTF on clinical outcomes in adults. This article presents a review of the literature published in the past 10 years that explored the impact of BTF on nutrition status (ie, weight status, body mass index, and upper-arm circumference) and nutrition adequacy in adults. The results indicate that BTF, compared with commercial enteral formula (CEF), may be inadequate in calories, macronutrients, and some micronutrients, given variability in BTF formula composition.

The Relationships Between Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Women Participating in a University-Based Worksite Wellness Program.

Objective: Associations between changes in physical activity (PA) and cardiometabolic risk factors among women with overweight/obesity enrolled in a university-based worksite wellness program (WWP) were examined.

Methods: Data from 173 women who completed a 26-week WWP were analyzed retrospectively. Participants completed diet and PA assessments and received client-centered diet/lifestyle counseling at baseline, and 12 and 26 weeks thereafter.

Health-related quality of life, temperament, and eating behavior among formula-fed infants in the Philippines: a pilot study.

Background: The rising prevalence of childhood obesity in Asia has led to interest in potential risk factors such as infant health-related quality of life (HRQoL), temperament and eating behaviors. This pilot study evaluated the utility of administering parent-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to explore these factors in Filipino infants and examined the relationships between these factors and infant sex, formula intake and weight, over time.

Methods: Forty healthy, 4-week-old, formula-fed infants (n = 20 males) were enrolled in this 6-week, prospective, uncontrolled study during which infants were exclusively fed a standard term infant formula enriched with alpha-lactalbumin.

Physical Activity Level Is Associated With Maintaining Anthropometric Improvements Among Participants in a Worksite Wellness Program.

. Physical activity (PA) can facilitate weight loss, help avoid weight regain, and improve body composition. This study examined the relationships between PA level and changes in anthropometric measures among university employees in a worksite wellness program.

Improvements in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Overweight and Obese Employees Participating in a University Worksite Wellness Program.

Objective: To determine immediate changes in weight and cardiometabolic risk of participants in a university worksite wellness program (WWP). It was hypothesized that there would be significant improvements in weight and waist circumference after 12 weeks.

Method: Employees volunteered for enrollment in a 12-week WWP that provided educational sessions in-person or online.

Nutrient deficiencies associated with nutrition-focused physical findings of the oral cavity.

Conducting nutrition-focused physical examinations and reporting the findings from the perspective of nutrition status strengthen the practitioner's assessments, interventions, and monitoring. The nutrition-focused physical examination of the oral cavity is particularly useful to identify nutrient deficiencies early and with accuracy as the tissues in the oral mucosa have a turnover rate of <1 week. As biomarkers may not always be reliable for identifying micronutrient deficiencies, these physical examinations are important for providing comprehensive nutrition care.

Dietary supplements: clinical implications for dentistry.

Background: Sales of dietary supplements in the United States continue to increase; patients who seek dental care more than likely are taking or contemplating taking dietary supplements. The author reviews the background of dietary supplements, highlights popular over-the-counter supplements available in the United States and addresses the issues of safety, efficacy and contraindications that merit consideration in clinical practice.

Methods: The author reviewed the literature regarding effectiveness of common dietary supplements and mechanisms of action with drug interactions.

The bits and bytes to advanced graduate degree programs.

Lifelong learning may afford the dietetics professional more opportunities for career advancement, a richer self-satisfaction, and a revived confidence regarding career choices. The avenue to lifelong learning is a process unique to every health professional because of individual differences in interest and work arenas. Learning activities may take the form of continuing education conferences or certificate programs, advanced or specialty training, or academic degree programs.

Managing atypical antipsychotic-associated weight gain: 12-month data on a multimodal weight control program.

Background: The purpose of this study was to test prospectively the feasibility and efficacy of a multimodal weight control program for over-weight and obese severely mentally ill adults who had gained weight while taking atypical antipsychotic medications.

Method: Thirty-one subjects with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (DSM-IV), on treatment with atypical antipsychotics, participated in a 52-week, multimodal weight control program that incorporated nutrition, exercise, and behavioral interventions. The primary outcomes were measures of body mass index (BMI) and weight.