Publications by authors named "R D Botelho"
Background: Cooking skills (CSs) and food skills (FSs) are essential in promoting healthier eating habits. Eating competence (EC) encompasses an individual's self-regulation, enjoyment, and positive attitude toward food, contributing to their overall well-being. However, no research has explored the relationship between CSs, FSs, and EC, particularly within the Brazilian context.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHome-cooked meals are linked to healthier diets, but assessing cooking skills accurately remains challenging. This review aimed to evaluate and compare available validated instruments to assess adult cooking skills; the Joanna Briggs Institute's manual and PRISMA-ScR checklist were followed. A search was conducted in April 2024 in five databases using MeSH Terms and adaptations, including studies written without time or language restrictions and with validated instruments to assess adult cooking skills.
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- Food neophobia (FN) among children, especially those with gluten-related disorders (GRD), can lead to poor nutrition and health issues, making it crucial to address in early childhood.
- A study surveyed 209 Brazilian children aged 4 to 11 years with GRD, finding that 43.1% had moderate FN, particularly towards vegetables, with girls showing a greater aversion.
- The persistence of FN across age groups indicates potential long-term nutritional challenges, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for these children.
AC chemotherapy (Adriamycin and Cytoxan, i.e., doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide, respectively), a common treatment for breast cancer, can lead to significant cognitive side effects, known as Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairments (CRCIs).
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