Development and evaluation study of FLY-Kids: a new lifestyle screening tool for young children.

Evaluating, discussing, and advising on young children's lifestyles may contribute to timely modification of unhealthy behaviour and prevention of adverse health consequences. We aimed to develop and evaluate a new lifestyle screening tool for children aged 1-3 years. The lifestyle screening tool "FLY-Kids" was developed using data from lifestyle behaviour patterns of Dutch toddlers, age-specific lifestyle recommendations, target group analyses, and a Delphi process.

An Evaluation of Food and Nutrient Intake among Pregnant Women in The Netherlands: A Systematic Review.

Nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy can have serious consequences for the health of the (unborn) child. This systematic review provides an updated overview of the available food and nutrient intake data for pregnant women in The Netherlands and an evaluation based on the current recommendations. Embase, MEDLINE, and national institute databases were used.

Clusters of lifestyle behaviours and their associations with socio-demographic characteristics in Dutch toddlers.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify clusters of lifestyle behaviours in toddlers and assess associations with socio-demographic characteristics.

Methods: We used data from the Dutch National Food Consumption Survey 2012-2016 and included 646 children aged 1-3 years. Based on 24-h dietary recalls and a questionnaire, a two-step cluster analysis was conducted to identify clusters in the intake of fruit, vegetables, sugar-sweetened beverages and unhealthy snacks, physical activity and screen time.

Lifestyle Screening Tools for Children in the Community Setting: A Systematic Review.

Screening of children's lifestyle, including nutrition, may contribute to the prevention of lifestyle-related conditions in childhood and later in life. Screening tools can evaluate a wide variety of lifestyle factors, resulting in different (risk) scores and prospects of action. This systematic review aimed to summarise the design, psychometric properties and implementation of lifestyle screening tools for children in community settings.

A systematic review of iodine intake in children, adults, and pregnant women in Europe-comparison against dietary recommendations and evaluation of dietary iodine sources.

Context: Adequate iodine intake is essential throughout life. Key dietary sources are iodized salt and animal products, but dietary patterns in Europe are changing, for example toward lower salt intake and a more plant-based diet.

Objective: To review iodine intake (not status) in European populations (adults, children, and pregnant women) to identify at-risk groups and dietary sources.

Evaluation of Nutri-Score in Relation to Dietary Guidelines and Food Reformulation in The Netherlands.

An unhealthy dietary pattern is an important risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Front-of-Pack nutritional labels such as Nutri-Score can be used to improve food choices. In addition, products can be improved through reformulation.

Evaluation of Nutrient Intake and Food Consumption among Dutch Toddlers.

Improving dietary habits at a young age could prevent adverse health outcomes. The aim was to gain insight into the adequacy of the dietary intake of Dutch toddlers, which may provide valuable information for preventive measures. Data obtained from the Dutch National Food Consumption Survey 2012-2016 were used, which included 672 children aged one to three years.

Food Consumption, Nutrient Intake and Status during the First 1000 days of Life in the Netherlands: a Systematic Review.

Adequate nutrition is essential for growth and development in early life. Nutritional data serves as a basis for national nutritional guidelines and policies. Currently, there is no insight into the availability of such data during the first 1000 days of life.

Differences in Nutrient Intake and Biochemical Nutrient Status Between Sarcopenic and Nonsarcopenic Older Adults-Results From the Maastricht Sarcopenia Study.

Background: There is growing evidence of a relationship between nutrients and muscle mass, strength, and physical performance. Although nutrition is seen as an important pillar of treating sarcopenia, data on the nutritional intake of sarcopenic older adults are limited.

Objective: To investigate potential nutritional gaps in the sarcopenic population, the present study compared nutrient intake and biochemical nutrient status between sarcopenic and nonsarcopenic older adults.

Nutritional status, body composition, and quality of life in community-dwelling sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic older adults: A case-control study.

Background & Aim: Sarcopenia, the age-related decrease in muscle mass, strength, and function, is a main cause of reduced mobility, increased falls, fractures and nursing home admissions. Cross-sectional and prospective studies indicate that sarcopenia may be influenced in part by reversible factors like nutritional intake. The aim of this study was to compare functional and nutritional status, body composition, and quality of life of older adults between age and sex-matched older adults with and without sarcopenia.

Micronutrient intakes and potential inadequacies of community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review.

Micronutrient deficiencies and low dietary intakes among community-dwelling older adults are associated with functional decline, frailty and difficulties with independent living. As such, studies that seek to understand the types and magnitude of potential dietary inadequacies might be beneficial for guiding future interventions. We carried out a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement.

Validity and reliability of tools to measure muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in community-dwelling older people: a systematic review.

Background: This study critically appraises the measurement properties of tools to measure muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in community-dwelling older people. This can support the selection of a valid and reliable set of tools that is feasible for future screening and identification of sarcopenia.

Methods: The databases PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Cochrane were systematically searched (January 11, 2012).

Shifted concentration dependency of EpRE- and XRE-mediated gene expression points at monofunctional EpRE-mediated induction by flavonoids at physiologically relevant concentrations.

Flavonoids are important bioactive compounds, omnipresent in the human diet, and are reported to be bifunctional inducers. These phytochemicals are able to induce xenobiotic-responsive element (XRE)- and electrophile-responsive element (EpRE)-mediated gene expression, resulting in the induction of biotransformation enzymes. To test whether flavonoid-induced EpRE-mediated gene expression could be the result of upstream XRE-mediated gene expression, several flavonoids were tested for their ability to induce XRE- and EpRE-mediated gene expression using two stably transfected reporter gene cell lines constructed in the same mouse Hepa-1c1c7 hepatoma background.