A cross-section from the consumer perspective on sustainable nutrition: consumer awareness and motivation status.

Sustainable diets and food production systems are important for healthy life and future generations. This goal should be reachable by consumer motivations. The study aim is the evaluation of awareness and knowledge of sustainability and logo/claims related with sustainability.

Effect of seasonal changes on nutritional status and biochemical parameters in Turkish older adults.

Background/objectives: Available data suggest that seasonal changes may influence the nutritional status and overall health of elderly individuals. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the effects of seasonal changes and related factors on energy and nutrient intake of older adults.

Subjects/methods: Individuals aged 65 years or over were prospectively enrolled in this single-center study (male: 11, female: 20).

Assessment of hydration status of elite young male soccer players with different methods and new approach method of substitute urine strip.

Background: The purpose of the study is to determine and compare the hydration status with different methods and determine fluid intake, dehydration percentages and sweat rate of 26 young male soccer players (15 ± 1.2 years) before an important competition. More specifically, the study aims at validating the urine strip and advising the players to use it as an easy and practical method.