Rice Protein Concentrates Hypoallergenic Protein Powder Benefits
By Mike Mudhar
More than half the world's population today depends on Rice Proteins and consumes Rice, a native crop of tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa, as the primary staple food. As the cultivation of rice requires intensive labor, high quantities of rainfall and plenty of water for irrigation, it is extensively cultivated in the highly populated tropical regions of South Asia and parts of Africa. However, in order to meet the growing requirements of rice in countries worldwide, today rice is grown in countries all over the world. Next to maize and wheat, rice is the third largest crop cultivated today. Especially, in developing nations like those of South Asia and Africa rice is also cultivated as one of the largest export crops. http://www.agcommoditiesinc.com/ informs you on some of the main characteristics of rice plants and the numerous benefits of consuming the crop. Rice plants requiring large quantities of water for their best cultivation are often grown in paddies, where the water accumulated for rice cultivation prevents weeds and unwanted sub-growths from hampering the growth of the rice crops. Once the rice crops have attained their full maturity and the harvesting works are about to be started the excess water can be easily drained out from the rice fields. Being habitats of a variety of birds and amphibians, rice paddies are protected from being infested with pests significantly by the herons and snakes living there.

Rice Proteins, one of the best sources of hypoallergenic protein, is today used in a variety of culinary dishes worldwide. http://www.agcommoditiesinc.com/ tells you some of the major processes involved in cultivating rice crops. Once rice grains are harvested from the fields, the outer husks are first removed to obtain brown rice and when all the bran and germ have been removed white rice can be obtained. This white rice is then parboiled, polished or processed into flour to make it fit for using as food ingredients. The food nutrients lost during the milling processes are usually replenished externally in the white rice thus obtained. Along with white rice, brown rice is also a rich source of Rice Proteins. In this regard, mention must be made of http://www.agcommoditiesinc.com/index.htm as it informs you on some of the basic benefits of Rice Proteins.

Rice forms a wholesome and nutritious health diet in it, capable of providing the body with required levels of complex carbohydrates and in turn reducing the fat intake. Cholesterol-free, sodium-free, non-allergenic and having minimum fat content, Rice Proteins are some of the most easily digestible and absorbable forms of food materials. Being a complex carbohydrate the potential energy of rice can be stored in body muscles and energy can be released whenever the body feels the need to do so. Especially, for people requiring a gluten-free diet, Rice Proteins are some of the best food materials to consume compared to other protein sources. Since, Rice Proteins are free from allergens present in other protein sources like soy, eggs, milk, yeasts and other grains they can be considered truly hypoallergenic in nature. When derived from

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Addressing the public health burden caused by the nutrition transition through the Healthy Foods North nutrition and lifestyle intervention programme
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Inuvialuit adults in the Canadian Arctic have a high body mass index and self?reported physical activity
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
High levels of physical activity and obesity co?exist amongst Inuit adults in Arctic Canada
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Awareness of chronic disease diagnosis amongst family members is associated with healthy dietary knowledge but not behaviour amongst Inuit in Arctic Canada
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Important psychosocial factors to target in nutrition interventions to improve diet in Inuvialuit communities in the Canadian Arctic
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Healthy food intentions and higher socioeconomic status are associated with healthier food choices in an Inuit population
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Validation of a culturally appropriate quantitative food frequency questionnaire for Inuvialuit population in the Northwest Territories, Canada
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Validation of a quantitative food frequency questionnaire for Inuit population in Nunavut, Canada
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Food patterns and socioeconomic indicators of food consumption amongst Inuvialuit in the Canadian Arctic
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Socioeconomic indicators and frequency of traditional food, junk food, and fruit and vegetable consumption amongst Inuit adults in the Canadian Arctic
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Prevalence and risk factors for self?reported chronic disease amongst Inuvialuit populations
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Assessment of dietary adequacy in a remote Inuvialuit population
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Dietary adequacy of Inuit in the Canadian Arctic
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Impact of the changing food environment on dietary practices of an Inuit population in Arctic Canada
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Assessing diet and lifestyle in the Canadian Arctic Inuit and Inuvialuit to inform a nutrition and physical activity intervention programme
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Commentary
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Nutritional transition ? where do we go from here?
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Tired of Soggy Square Bread? Try These 5 Bun Options for Your Sandwich
Whether you are grilling vegetables, slicing roast chicken, or opening the peanut butter and jelly jars in preparation for creating your work lunch, why not take your culinary creativity one step further with a variety of bun options to pack your sandwich? Coming up with ideas for a variety of bun options for your sandwich can be as simple as taking ideas from the summer picnic basket and incorporating them into your lunch box. Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Personal Health: Weight Problems May Begin in the Womb
Excessive weight gain in pregnancy can result in bigger-than-average babies who are prenatally programmed to become overweight children. (Source: NYT)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Really?: The Claim: The Day?s Events are Incorporated Into That Night?s Dreams.
Scientists have discerned a peculiar but predictable pattern in which dreams tend to occur. (Source: NYT)
Tasty Vegan Food? Cupcakes Show It Can Be Done
Vegan eating has had a growth spurt in recent years, but a victory on a Food Network baking show this summer has showered attention on vegan food's fine taste. (Source: NYT)
Oral administration of docosahexaenoic acid attenuates colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium in mice
Abstract (Source: Nahrung / Food)
The insulin sensitivity response is determined by the interaction between the G972R polymorphism of the insulin receptor substrate 1 gene and dietary fat
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Ann Nutr Metab 2010;57(suppl 1):Indash;III (DOI:10.1159/000314593) (Source: Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Author Index Vol. 57, Suppl. 1, 2010
Ann Nutr Metab 2010;57(suppl 1):32 (DOI:10.1159/000317433) (Source: Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism)
Recipes for Health: End-of-Summer Stir-Fries
With farmers? markets overflowing, now is a perfect time for stir-frying. (Source: NYT)
Proceedings from the Third Congress of the International Society of Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics (ISNN), October 21-23, 2009, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Authors: PMID: 20806467 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics)
Body mass composition: a predictor of admission outcomes among hospitalized Nigerian under 5 children.
CONCLUSIONS: MUAC remains a useful anthropometric measurement for nutritional assessment and an independent predictor of survival among hospitalised under-5 children in Nigeria. PMID: 20805071 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Neonatal hypernatremia and dehydration in infants receiving inadequate breastfeeding.
Conclusion: Breastfeeding problems are associated with the presence of NHD. Therefore, more breast examination during prenatal and postnatal periods and careful neonatal weight watch during the first week of life could decrease the incidence of NHD. PMID: 20805072 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Effect of extrusion cooking and amylase addition to gruels to increase energy density and nutrient intakes by Vietnamese infants.
Authors: Hoan NV, Mouquet-Rivier C, Eymard-Duvernay S, Treche S Extrusion cooking and amylase addition are two processing methods used for the preparation of high energy dense (ED) gruels of suitable consistency. A quantitative study of energy and nutrient intakes of 67 infants aged 6 to 10 months in rural areas in Vietnam was carried out to compare the effects of these processes used alone or in combination. Twice a day, for a period of four days each, infants successively ate four gruels prepared from different flours based on a blend of rice, sesame and soybean: an instant flour obtained by extrusion cooking (gruel A), a ready-to-cook flour obtained by extrusion cooking plus alpha-amylase addition (gruel B), a flour produced by milling crude rice, sesame and roasted soybean plus alp...
Infant and toddlers' feeding practices and obesity amongst low-income families in Mexico.
Authors: Jimenez-Cruz A, Bacardi-Gascon M, Pichardo-Osuna A, Mandujano-Trujillo Z, Castillo-Ruiz O The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors of childhood obesity among infants and toddlers from low-income families from three cities in Mexico. This is a cross-sectional study of mothers and their infants and toddlers attending a vaccination centre at three primary care clinics in Tijuana, Tuxtla, and Reynosa. Anthropometric measurements of the mothers and children were conducted at the clinic and a questionnaire was administered to the mother. Eight-hundred and ten mothers and their 5 to 24 months old infants participated in the study. Average age for the mothers was 24 (21-28) years, and 57% of them were either overweight or obese. The children's average age was 12.7 (5-24...
A study of calcium intake and sources of calcium in adolescent boys and girls from two socioeconomic strata, in Pune, India.
Authors: Sanwalka NJ, Khadilkar AV, Mughal MZ, Sayyad MG, Khadilkar VV, Shirole SC, Divate UP, Bhandari DR Adequate intake of calcium is important for skeletal growth. Low calcium intake during childhood and adolescence may lead to decreased bone mass accrual thereby increasing the risk of osteoporotic fractures. Our aim was to study dietary calcium intake and sources of calcium in adolescents from lower and upper economic strata in Pune, India. We hypothesized that children from lower economic strata would have lower intakes of calcium, which would predominantly be derived from non-dairy sources. Two hundred male and female adolescents, from lower and upper economic stratum were studied. Semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to evaluate intakes of calcium, phosphorus,...
Towards the discovery of novel phytochemicals for disease prevention from native Australian plants: an ethnobotanical approach.
Authors: Tan AC, Konczak I, Sze DM, Ramzan I Investigation into phytochemicals from foods for disease prevention has increased substantially in the last few decades. However, a clear strategy on the selection of the most promising foods for research has been lacking. An ethnobotanical approach represents an effective method which may improve the outcomes of phytochemical research. Research on the health properties of native Australian plants is limited. The vast number of edible plants used as foods and medicines by the Australian Aboriginal population creates opportunities for the discovery of novel physiologically active compounds. Within this review, we propose an ethnobotanical approach to accelerate research towards the utilisation of native Australian plants for foods with health...
Vitamin B12 and folic acid supplementation and plasma total homocysteine concentrations in pregnant Indian women with low B12 and high folate status.
Authors: Katre P, Bhat D, Lubree H, Otiv S, Joshi S, Joglekar C, Rush E, Yajnik C Maternal vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia predict poor pregnancy outcome, foetal adiposity and insulin resistance. In India amongst practicing clinicians and policy makers there is little appreciation of widespread vitamin B12 deficiency. We investigated 163 (86 rural, 77 urban) pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in a rural health centre and a referral hospital in the city of Pune, at 17, 28, and 34 weeks gestation for vitamin supplements, and circulating concentrations of vitamin B12, folate, and total homocysteine. At enrolment 80% rural and 65% urban women had low vitamin B12 but only two rural women had low folate concentrations. During pregnancy 85% rural and 95% of urban women...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Amino acid composition of lactating mothers' milk and confinement diet in rural North China.
This study was designed to investigate the amino acids composition of lactating mothers' milk and their confinement diet in a town in Northern China, as well as to assess the relation of amino acids content in human milk and diet. Forty lactating mothers age 19 to 35 years participated in the study. They were 4 to 180 days postpartum. A 24-hour dietary recall was done and amino acids content of maternal milk was analyzed. The main findings are as follows: (1) The protein content of human milk is 1.58 g/dL and the ratio of EAA to NEAA is about 1:2. The most abundant amino acids in human milk are GLU (16.0%), PRO (10.2%), LEU (8.67%) and the lowest two are MET (1.76%) and TRP (0.91%). (2)The diet contains enough energy and protein, but lacks vitamins A, B and C, indicating that it is a chara...
Validity and reliability of skinfold measurement in assessing body fatness of Chinese children.
Conclusions: Skinfold measurements provide valid and reliable %fat estimation in Chinese children. However, the application of Slaughter equations in Chinese children is questionable. Alternative skinfold models are proposed. PMID: 20805079 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Behavioral control is an important predictor of soy intake in adults in the USA concerned about diabetes.
Authors: Li S, Camp S, Finck J, Winter M, Chapman-Novakofski K The primary objective of this study was to determine the variables associated with intention to consume soy products and identify key variables that could be used as targets in soy nutrition education and consumption promotion. A pre/post-test survey was used during a three session class focused on diabetes that discussed and introduced soy foods. The Theory of Planned Behavior framed the questions and variables examined. Subjective norms and behavioral control were most important in predicting intention to consume soy foods. Specifically, health experts and providers were important subjective norms; accessibility and ability to prepare were key behavioural control determinants. While most participants tried soy during the ...
Changes in body mass index among Tongan adults in urban and rural areas between the 1970s and 2000s.
Authors: Murayama N, Yamamoto T, Ishikawa M, Palu T, Adachi M The purpose of this study was to determine trends in body physique among Tongan adults, between the late 1970s and the 2000s. Two areas were studied: Kolofo'ou town (as an urban area) and 'Uiha village (as a rural area). Measurements of body weight and height were taken 4 times for all residents in both areas in 1977/79, 1983, 1990, and 2001. The number of the subjects in 1977/1979, 1983, 1990, 2001 were 130, 138, 102, 71 in the urban area and 92, 89, 90, 66 in the rural area respectively. The mean body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) values of males in the rural area increased significantly, from 28.0 kg/m2 in 1977 to 31.0 kg/m2 in 2001 (p = 0.001); in females, mean BMI values were 30.6 kg/m2 in 1977 and 33.3 kg/m2 in 2001, this ch...
Breakfast skipping as a risk correlate of overweight and obesity in school-going ethnic Fijian adolescent girls.
Authors: Thompson-McCormick JJ, Thomas JJ, Bainivualiku A, Khan AN, Becker AE The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased globally, and population data suggest that it is also increasing among ethnic Fijian youth. Among numerous behavioural changes contributing to overweight in youth residing in nations undergoing rapid economic and social change, meal skipping has not been examined as a potential risk factor. The study objectives were to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and breakfast skipping and examine their cross-sectional association in a community sample of school-going ethnic Fijian adolescent girls (N=523). We measured height and weight, and assessed dietary patterns, eating pathology, dimensions of acculturation, and other socio-demographic and cultural...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
The association of carbohydrate intake, glycemic load, glycemic index, and selected rice foods with breast cancer risk: a case-control study in South Korea.
Authors: Yun SH, Kim K, Nam SJ, Kong G, Kim MK Despite carbohydrate hypothesis related to breast cancer development, the inter-relationships of carbohydrate measures with risk of breast cancer are unclear. We evaluated the association between the risk of breast cancer and total carbohydrate intake, glycemic load, and glycemic index, and types of rice in a hospital-based case-control study. Cases were 362 women aged 30-65 years old who were histologically confirmed to have breast cancer. Controls visiting the same hospital were matched to cases according to their age (+/-2 years) and menopausal status. Food intake was estimated by a quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) with 121 items. Conditional and unconditional logistic regression analysis was used to obtain the odds ratio...
Comparison of plasma and intake levels of antioxidant nutrients in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and healthy people in Taiwan: a case-control study.
In conclusion, COPD patients in Taiwan have lower levels of antioxidative nutrients in their plasma and diet than do healthy people. Intakes of vitamin C and carotenoids are correlated with dietary habits. PMID: 20805084 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
A recycling index for food and health security: urban Taipei.
Authors: Huang ST The modern food system has evolved into one with highly inefficient activities, producing waste at each step of the food pathway from growing to consumption and disposal. The present challenge is to improve recyclability in the food system as a fundamental need for food and health security. This paper develops a methodological approach for a Food Recycling Index (FRI) as a tool to assess recyclability in the food system, to identify opportunities to reduce waste production and environmental contamination, and to provide a self-assessment tool for participants in the food system. The urban Taipei framework was used to evaluate resource and nutrient flow within the food consumption and waste management processes of the food system. A stepwise approach for a FRI is descr...
Secular trends in growth and nutritional status of Vietnamese adults in rural Red river delta after 30 years (1976-2006).
This study shows that Vietnam is entering the nutrition transition period. PMID: 20805086 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Contribution of selected wild and cultivated leafy vegetables from South India to lutein and beta-carotene intake.
Authors: Belanger J, Balakrishna M, Latha P, Katumalla S, Johns T Carotenoids, especially lutein and beta-carotene, offer benefits to human health in general and to eye health in particular. However, more data on the contribution of plant foods to carotenoid intake is of importance for developing strategies for promoting eye health in regions where cataract is highly prevalent such as in South India. The most frequently consumed 5 uncultivated and 5 commercially grown South Andhra Pradesh leafy vegetables were selected based on interviews with 100 local women. The lutein and beta-carotene contents of fresh and cooked samples were determined using reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography. Lutein values ranged from 53 to 143 mug/g and 58 to 175 mug/g in fresh and cooked samp...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Relationships between body size and percent body fat among Melanesians in Vanuatu.
Authors: Dancause KN, Vilar M, Dehuff C, Wilson M, Soloway LE, Chan C, Lum JK, Garruto RM Obesity is a global epidemic, and measures to define it must be appropriate for diverse populations for accurate assessment of worldwide risk. Obesity refers to excess body fatness, but is more commonly defined by body mass index (BMI). Body composition varies among populations: Asians have higher percent body fat (%BF), and Pacific Islanders lower %BF at a given BMI compared to Europeans. Many researchers thus propose higher BMI cut-off points for obesity among Pacific Islanders and lower cut-offs for Asians. Because of the great genetic diversity in the Asia-Pacific region, more studies analyzing associations between BMI and %BF among diverse populations remain necessary. We measured height; wei...
Intake of dairy products and bone ultrasound measurement in late adolescents: a nationwide cross-sectional study in Japan.
Conclusion: We found a positive dose-effect relationship between milk intake and bone strength in late adolescents, to whom we recommend milk intake of 400 ml/day or more to obtain greater bone mass. PMID: 20805089 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional screening in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic literature review.
Authors: Phillips MB, Foley AL, Barnard R, Isenring EA, Miller MD Nutrition screening is a process used to quickly identify those who may be at risk of malnutrition so that a full nutrition assessment and appropriate nutrition intervention can be provided. While many nutrition screening tools have been developed, few have been evaluated for use in older adults in the community setting. The aim of this paper is to determine the most appropriate nutrition screening tool/s, in terms of validity and reliability, for identifying malnutrition risk in older adults living in the community. Electronic databases MEDLINE, PUBMED, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library were searched for nutrition screening tools to identify malnutrition or under-nutrition for adults greater than 65 years living in the co...
City?s Efforts Fail to Dent Child Obesity
Forty percent of the nearly 637,000 children in kindergarten through the eighth grade were found to be overweight or obese in the 2008-9 school year. (Source: NYT)
Nutrient density of beverages in relation to climate impact.
This study is the first to estimate the composite nutrient density, expressed as percentage of Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR) for 21 essential nutrients, in relation to cost in GHG emissions of the production from a life cycle perspective, expressed in grams of CO(2)-equivalents, using an index called the Nutrient Density to Climate Impact (NDCI) index. The NDCI index was calculated for milk, soft drink, orange juice, beer, wine, bottled carbonated water, soy drink, and oat drink. Due to low-nutrient density, the NDCI index was 0 for carbonated water, soft drink, and beer and below 0.1 for red wine and oat drink. The NDCI index was similar for orange juice (0.28) and soy drink (0.25). Due to a very high-nutrient density, the NDCI index for milk was substantially higher (0.54) than ...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Dairy products and plasma cholesterol levels.
Authors: Ohlsson L Cholesterol synthesized in the body or ingested is an essential lipid component for human survival from our earliest life. Newborns ingest about 3-4 times the amount per body weight through mother's milk compared to the dietary intake of adults. A birth level of 1.7 mmol/L plasma total cholesterol will increase to 4-4.5 mmol/L during the nursing period and continue to increase from adulthood around 40% throughout life. Coronary artery disease and other metabolic disorders are strongly associated with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol as well as triacylglycerol concentration. Milk fat contains a broad range of fatty acids and some have a negative impact on the cholesterol rich lipoproteins. The saturated fatty acids (SFAs), s...
Patient Money: Food Safety Tips for the Budget-Conscious
Safety experts have advice on ways to germ-proof your food, and still save money. (Source: NYT)
Food of the Month - Spelt
Although many of us from the modern world may not have heard of spelt, it is one of the first grains ever grown in human history. Spelt (Triticum spelta) is an ancient and distant cousin of modern wheat (Triticum aestivum). It was a staple grain in the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Recipes for Health: Grilled Leeks With Romesco Sauce
Steamed and grilled leeks are paired with romesco sauce, a nut-thickened pepper purée. (Source: NYT)
Lactose Intolerance
Title: Lactose IntoleranceCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/14/1998 7:21:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/3/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Is Your Kitchen as Clean as a Restaurant's?
Title: Is Your Kitchen as Clean as a Restaurant's?Category: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2010 8:53:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/3/2010 8:53:06 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Cost-effectiveness of tailored print communication, telephone motivational interviewing, and a combination of the two: results of an economic evaluation alongside the Vitalum randomized controlled trial
Conclusions: For low society's willingness to pay, the control group was most cost-effective for the number of QALYs experienced over 73 weeks. This also applied to the increase in the number of guidelines met at lower ceiling ratios, whereas at higher ceiling ratios, TPC had a higher probability of being more cost-effective than the TMI, combined or control conditions. This also seemed to apply for QALYs experienced over 73 weeks. More research is needed on the long-term efficacy of both TPC and TMI, as well as on how to increase their cost-effectiveness.Trial registrationDutch Trial Register NTR1068 (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity)
Dietary and physical activity adaptations to alternate day modified fasting: implications for optimal weight loss
Conclusion: These findings indicate that obese subjects quickly adapt to ADMF, and that changes in energy/macronutrient intake, hunger, and maintenance of physical activity play a role in influencing rate of weight loss by ADMF. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Plasma bile acids are not associated with energy metabolism in humans
Bile acids (BA) have recently been shown to increase energy expenditure in mice, but this concept has not been tested in humans. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between plasma BA levels and energy expenditure in humans. Type 2 diabetic (T2DM) patients (n=12) and gender, age and BMI-matched healthy controls (n=12) were studied before and after 8 weeks of treatment with a BA sequestrant. In addition, patients with liver cirrhosis (n=46) were investigated, since these display elevated plasma BA together with increased energy expenditure. This group was compared to gender-, age- and BMI-matched healthy controls (n=20).Fasting plasma levels of total BA and individual BA species as well as resting energy expenditure were determined. In response to treatment with the BA sequestrant, p...
The presence of ochratoxin A in cord serum and in human milk and its correspondence with maternal dietary habits
Conclusions&nbsp;&nbsp;This study confirms that OTA is widely present in human milk and therefore could pose a risk for the newborn. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00394-010-0130-yAuthors G. Biasucci, Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Cantone del Cristo, 29100 Piacenza, ItalyG. Calabrese, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Via Emilia Parmense 84, 29100 Piacenza, ItalyR. Di Giuseppe, Laboratory of Genetic and Environmental Epidemiology, Research Laboratories John Paul II Center for High Technology Research and Education in Biomedical Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Agostino Gemelli 1, 86100 Campobasso, ItalyG. Carrara, Institute of Food Scien...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ
Title: Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/2/2010 10:56:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/2/2010 10:56:02 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Recipes for Health: Grilled Mushrooms in Foil Packets
Prepare these packets at home, then toss them on the grill at a cookout. (Source: NYT)
Beat Breakfast Boredom with 5 New Ways to Jazz Up Cereal
Day after day (and bowl after bowl), the idea of the same old cereal gets a little soggy. So, to jazz up your old reliable cereal plus low-fat milk combo, we've poured out a few new breakfast options for you to crunch on. Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Jewel-Osco 2010 Hunger Relief Grant Program
Funding designed to fund the operational needs of food pantries and soup kitchens. Geographic coverage: Illinois and Indiana -- (Source: Food and hunger funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Foot Pain
Title: Foot PainCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/13/2008Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Enterovirulent E. Coli (EEC)
Title: Enterovirulent E. Coli (EEC)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 7/3/1998Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Recipes for Health: Turkish Bean and Herb Salad
This fragrant bean salad requires far less olive oil than the traditional version. (Source: NYT)
A review of the critical role of vitamin D in the functioning of the immune system and the clinical implications of vitamin D deficiency
Abstract (Source: Nahrung / Food)
Relation of food cost to healthfulness of diet among US women.
CONCLUSIONS: Although spending more money was associated with a healthier diet, large improvements in diet may be achieved without increased spending. The purchase of plant-based foods may offer the best investment for dietary health. PMID: 20810972 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Associations between energy demands, physical activity, and body composition in adult humans between 18 and 96 y of age.
CONCLUSIONS: PAL and AEE were not associated with age in subjects aged &lt;52 y. AEE, BEE, and PAL were all negatively associated with age in subjects aged &gt;/=52 y. An absence of a relation between age-adjusted PAL and FFM suggested that greater physical activity was not associated with higher FFM in the elderly. PMID: 20810973 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Dietary glycemic load and type 2 diabetes: modeling the glucose-raising potential of carbohydrates for prevention.
Authors: Liu S, Chou EL PMID: 20810974 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Mediterranean dietary patterns and prospective weight change in participants of the EPIC-PANACEA project.
CONCLUSION: This study shows that promoting the MDP as a model of healthy eating may help to prevent weight gain and the development of obesity. PMID: 20810975 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Accruing evidence about benefits of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on health: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
CONCLUSION: This updated meta-analysis confirms, in a larger number of subjects and studies, the significant and consistent protection provided by adherence to the Mediterranean diet in relation to the occurrence of major chronic degenerative diseases. PMID: 20810976 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Vitamin A equivalence of the {beta}-carotene in {beta}-carotene-biofortified maize porridge consumed by women?
CONCLUSION: beta-Carotene in biofortified maize has good bioavailability as a plant source of vitamin A. PMID: 20810977 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 comparisons: fundamentally flawed study methodology.
Authors: Lanham-New S, Vieth R, Heaney R PMID: 20810978 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Dairy calcium intake, serum vitamin D, and successful weight loss.
CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that both higher dairy calcium intake and increased serum vitamin D are related to greater diet-induced weight loss. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00160108. PMID: 20810979 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Urinary metabolites as biomarkers of polyphenol intake in humans: a systematic review.
CONCLUSIONS: These data confirm the value of certain urinary polyphenols as biomarkers of intake. A validation in populations is now needed to evaluate their specificity, sensitivity, and responsiveness to dose under free-living conditions. PMID: 20810980 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary RRR-alpha-tocopherol succinate attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory cytokines secretion in broiler chicks.
In conclusion, D-alpha-TOS is able to prevent LPS-induced inflammation response in vivo. The beneficial effect may depend on suppressing the secretion of various plasma and splenic inflammatory mediators through inhibiting NF-kappaB activation and by blocking ROS signalling, in which PKC may play an assistant role. PMID: 20807457 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Nutrition)
Redox-modulatory vitamins and minerals that prospectively predict mortality in older British people: the National Diet and Nutrition Survey of people aged 65 years and over.
Authors: Bates CJ, Hamer M, Mishra GD The predictive power, for total, vascular, cancer and respiratory mortality, of selected redox-modulatory (vitamin and mineral nutrient) indices measured at baseline, was studied in the British National Diet and Nutrition Survey (community-living subset) of people aged 65 years and over. Mortality status and its primary and underlying causes were recorded for 1054 (mean age 76.6 (sd 7.4) years and 49.0 % female) participants, from the baseline survey in 1994-5 until September 2008. During this interval, 74 % of the male and 62 % of the female participants died. Total mortality was significantly predicted by baseline plasma concentrations (per sd) of vitamin C (hazard ratio (HR) 0.81; 95 % CI 0.74, 0.88), alpha-carotene (HR 0.90; 95 % CI 0.81, 0.99)...
Whole and fractionated yellow pea flours reduce fasting insulin and insulin resistance in hypercholesterolaemic and overweight human subjects.
In conclusion, under a controlled diet paradigm, a daily consumption of whole and fractionated yellow pea flours at doses equivalent to half a cup of yellow peas/d reduced IR, while WPF reduced android adiposity in women. PMID: 20807459 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Red meat from animals offered a grass diet increases plasma and platelet n-3 PUFA in healthy consumers.
Authors: McAfee AJ, McSorley EM, Cuskelly GJ, Fearon AM, Moss BW, Beattie JA, Wallace JM, Bonham MP, Strain JJ Red meat from grass-fed animals, compared with concentrate-fed animals, contains increased concentrations of long-chain (LC) n-3 PUFA. However, the effects of red meat consumption from grass-fed animals on consumer blood concentrations of LC n-3 PUFA are unknown. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects on plasma and platelet LC n-3 PUFA status of consuming red meat produced from either grass-fed animals or concentrate-fed animals. A randomised, double-blinded, dietary intervention study was carried out for 4 weeks on healthy subjects who replaced their habitual red meat intake with three portions per week of red meat (beef and lamb) from animals offered a finis...
Relationship between proteome changes of Longissimus muscle and intramuscular fat content in finishing pigs fed conjugated linoleic acid.
Authors: Zhong W, Jiang Z, Zheng C, Lin Y, Yang L, Zou S The present experiment was conducted to determine proteome changes in Longissimus muscle of finishing pigs fed conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), in association with alteration of intramuscular fat content. Previously, seventy-two Duroc x Landrace x Large White gilts (approximately 60 kg) had been fed maize-soyabean meal-based diets with 0, 12.5 and 25 g CLA/kg diet. The CLA contained 369.1 mg/g cis-9, trans-11 CLA, 374.6 mg/g trans-10, cis-12 CLA and 53.7 mg/g other isomers. Six pigs per treatment were slaughtered when they reached a body weight of approximately 100 kg. Data published from a previous experiment demonstrated that supplementation with 12.5 or 25 g CLA/kg diet increased intramuscular fat content (P &lt; 0.05). The pre...
Genoprotective effects of green tea ( Camellia sinensis) in human subjects: results of a controlled supplementation trial.
Authors: Han KC, Wong WC, Benzie IF Green tea is rich in polyphenolic antioxidants and has widely reported but largely unsubstantiated health benefits. In the present study, genoprotective effects of two types of green tea were studied both in an in vitro and in a human supplementation trial. For the in vitro study, human lymphocytes were pre-incubated in tea (0.005-0.1 %, w/v), washed and subjected to oxidant challenge induced by H2O2. In a placebo-controlled, cross-over supplementation study, eighteen healthy volunteers took 2 x 150 ml/d of 1 % (w/v) green tea ('Longjing' green tea or 'screw-shaped' green tea) or water (control) for 4 weeks (n 6). Subjects took all the three treatments in a random order, with 6 weeks' washout between each treatment. Fasting blood and urine were colle...
Controlling energetic intake based on a novel logistic regression model for the metabolic syndrome in a Chinese population.
Authors: Yangmei L, Yanxia M, Liangmei Q, Jinhui Z, Yu H, Minwen Z The present study was designed to develop a novel method of energy calculation for controlling energetic intake in patients with the metabolic syndrome. Demographics and dietary data were recorded for 2582 obese subjects. Nutritional education was applied to all the patients. One year later, the data on age, sex, activity intensity coefficient, waistline, environmental temperature and BMI in subjects who lost &gt;/= 5 % body weight were entered into a multivariate logistic regression analysis model. Energy requirement was calculated from the results of multivariate logistic regression. Four hundred and thirty-four metabolic syndrome patients were then randomly divided into the treated group (216) and the control group (...
Breakfast consumption and physical activity in British adolescents.
Authors: Corder K, van Sluijs EM, Steele RM, Stephen AM, Dunn V, Bamber D, Goodyer I, Griffin SJ, Ekelund U Studies show an inverse relationship between breakfast frequency and weight gain. This may reflect poor eating habits generally and associated low physical activity (PA) or direct impacts of breakfast on mechanisms leading to lethargy and reduced PA. The relationship between breakfast frequency and PA is inconclusive. We aimed to determine whether breakfast frequency is associated with PA levels in British adolescents independent of body composition and socio-economic status (SES). Habitual breakfast frequency (self-report questionnaire) was assessed in 877 adolescents (43 % male, age 14.5 (sd 0.5) years old). PA was measured over 5 d (accelerometry, average counts/min; cpm). Ass...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Influences on the quality of young children's diets: the importance of maternal food choices.
Authors: Fisk CM, Crozier SR, Inskip HM, Godfrey KM, Cooper C, Robinson SM, It is recognised that eating habits established in early childhood may track into adult life. Developing effective interventions to promote healthier patterns of eating throughout the life course requires a greater understanding of the diets of young children and the factors that influence early dietary patterns. In a longitudinal UK cohort study, we assessed the diets of 1640 children at age 3 years using an interviewer-administered FFQ and examined the influence of maternal and family factors on the quality of the children's diets. To describe dietary quality, we used a principal components analysis-defined pattern of foods that is consistent with healthy eating recommendations. This was termed a 'prudent' d...
beta-Cryptoxanthin- and alpha-carotene-rich foods have greater apparent bioavailability than beta-carotene-rich foods in Western diets.
The objective of the present study was to estimate the apparent bioavailability of the major sources of provitamin A (AC, BC and CX) from the diet by comparing the concentrations of these carotenoids in blood to their dietary intakes. Dietary intakes were estimated by FFQ (three studies in this laboratory, n 86; apparent bioavailability calculated for six other studies, n 5738) or by food record (two studies in our laboratory, n 59; apparent bioavailability calculated for two other studies, n 54). Carotenoid concentrations were measured by reversed-phase HPLC. Apparent bioavailability was calculated as the ratio of concentration in the blood to carotenoid intake. Then apparent bioavailabilities for AC and CX were compared to BC. Eating comparable amounts of AC-, CX- and BC-rich foods resul...
Influence of dietary modifications on the blood pressure response to antihypertensive medication.
Authors: Huggins CE, Margerison C, Worsley A, Nowson CA Identifying dietary modifications that potentiate the blood pressure (BP)-lowering effects of antihypertensive medications and that are practical for free-living people may assist in achieving BP reduction goals. We assessed whether two dietary patterns were effective in lowering BP in persons on antihypertensive therapy and in those not on therapy. Ninety-four participants (38/56 females/males), aged 55.6 (sd 9.9) years, consumed two 4-week dietary regimens in random order (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)-type diet and low-Na high-K (LNAHK) diet) with a control diet before each phase. Seated home BP was measured daily for the last 2 weeks in each phase. Participants were grouped based on antihypertensive drug thera...
Studies on absorption and metabolism of palatinose (isomaltulose) in rats.
Authors: Tonouchi H, Yamaji T, Uchida M, Koganei M, Sasayama A, Kaneko T, Urita Y, Okuno M, Suzuki K, Kashimura J, Sasaki H We evaluated the absorption and metabolism of palatinose in rats by the carbohydrate load test and the 13C- and H2-breath tests. We compared the results of these tests with those of sucrose, since sucrose is an isomer of palatinose and generally known to be degraded and absorbed from the small intestine. In the carbohydrate load test, blood glucose and plasma insulin levels after oral administration of palatinose rose more gradually and reached a maximum that was lower than that after sucrose administration. In the 13C-breath test, rats were orally administrated [1-13C]sucrose or [1-13C]palatinose and housed in a chamber. The expired air in the chamber was collect...
Contents ? Molecular Nutrition Food Research 9'2010
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Editorial Board: Mol. Nutr. Food Res.
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Vitamin A status of healthy children in Manisa, Turkey
Conclusions: This study showed that VAD is a moderate health problem in Manisa. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
The effects of phytosterols present in natural food matrices on cholesterol metabolism and LDL-cholesterol: a controlled feeding trial
Authors: X Lin, S B Racette, M Lefevre, C A Spearie, M Most, L Ma & R E Ostlund (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Penetration of nutrition information on food labels across the EU-27 plus Turkey
Authors: S Storcksdieck genannt Bonsmann, L Fern&#225;ndez Celem&#237;n, A Larra&#241;aga, S Egger, J M Wills, C Hodgkins & M M Raats (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Environmental contaminants as biomarkers of fish intake: a case for hair mercury concentrations
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, September 1, 2010. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.177 Author: J G D&#243;rea (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Should waist circumference be used to identify metabolic disorders than BMI in South Korea?
Should waist circumference be used to identify metabolic disorders than BMI in South Korea&#63; European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, September 1, 2010. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.175 Author: S-K Lee (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Neighbourhood-socioeconomic variation in women's diet: the role of nutrition environments
Authors: L E Thornton, D A Crawford & K Ball (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Development of a lifestyle?diet quality index for primary schoolchildren and its relation to insulin resistance: the Healthy Lifestyle?Diet Index
Development of a lifestyle&#8211;diet quality index for primary schoolchildren and its relation to insulin resistance: the Healthy Lifestyle&#8211;Diet Index European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, September 1, 2010. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.172 Authors: Y Manios, G Kourlaba, E Grammatikaki, A Koubitski, P-E Siatitsa, A Vandorou, K Kyriakou, V Dede & G Moschonis (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Role of physical activity and diet in incidence of hypertension: a population-based study in Portuguese adults
Authors: M Cam&#245;es, A Oliveira, M Pereira, M Severo & C Lopes (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Comparison of two methods for identifying dietary patterns associated with obesity in preschool children: the GENESIS study
Authors: Y Manios, G Kourlaba, E Grammatikaki, O Androutsos, E Ioannou & E Roma-Giannikou (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Diet and weight gain characteristics of pregnant women with gestational diabetes
Authors: M Salmenhaara, L Uusitalo, U Uusitalo, C Kronberg-Kippil&#228;, H Sinkko, S Ahonen, R Veijola, M Knip, M Kaila & S M Virtanen (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Effects of a sphingolipid-enriched dairy formulation on postprandial lipid concentrations
Authors: L Ohlsson, H Burling, R-D Duan & &#197; Nilsson (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
The transcobalamin (TCN2) 776C>G polymorphism affects homocysteine concentrations among subjects with low vitamin B12 status
The transcobalamin (TCN2) 776C&gt;G polymorphism affects homocysteine concentrations among subjects with low vitamin B12 status European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, September 1, 2010. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.157 Authors: A Stanis&#322;awska-Sachadyn, J V Woodside, C M Sayers, J W Yarnell, I S Young, A E Evans, L E Mitchell & A S Whitehead (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
School lunch and learning behaviour in primary schools: an intervention study
Authors: R Golley, E Baines, P Bassett, L Wood, J Pearce & M Nelson (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Can bone loss be reversed by antithyroid drug therapy in premenopausal women with Graves' disease?
Context: Hyperthyroidism can lead to reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk particularly in postmenopausal women, but the mechanism behind is still unclear.ObjectiveProspective examination of the influence of thyroid hormones and/or thyroid autoantibodies on BMD in premenopause.DesignWe have examined 32 premenopausal women with untreated active Graves' disease from time of diagnosis, during 18 months of antithyroid drug therapy (ATD) and additionally 18 months after discontinuing ATD. Variables of thyroid metabolism, calcium homeostasis and body composition were measured every 3 months. BMD of lumbar spine and femoral neck were measured at baseline, 18+/-3 and 36+/-3 months. Data were compared to base line, a sex- and age matched control group and a group of patient...
Recipes for Health: Creamy Potato Salad With Yogurt Vinaigrette
This dish may resemble a traditional potato salad, but it does not rely on mayonnaise. (Source: NYT)
Really?: The Claim: Flying After Breast Cancer Surgery Can Cause Swelling
Lymph nodes are often removed as treatment. The concern is that changes in cabin pressure might influence the movement of fluid in the lymphatic system. (Source: NYT)
Making Soldiers Fit to Fight, Without the Situps
The goal of a new training program is to reduce injuries and better prepare recruits for the rigors of combat. (Source: NYT)
Personal Health: Weight Index Doesn?t Tell the Whole Truth
Body mass index may be useful for identifying obesity in large populations, but in individuals it doesn?t differentiate between fatty and lean tissue. (Source: NYT)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Gluten-Free Insider - ATX Gluten-Free
Even though she is obsessed with food and has a nutrition degree, Jessica Meyer struggled for a long time before she was diagnosed with Celiac disease and adopted a gluten-free diet. Jessica's blog includes her original gluten-free recipes, as well as new gluten-free menu options, and product and company information specific to the Austin, Texas local community. Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Food Better Than Supplements for Cancer Prevention: Expert
Title: Food Better Than Supplements for Cancer Prevention: ExpertCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/30/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Health Tip: Treating Rotavirus at Home
Title: Health Tip: Treating Rotavirus at HomeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/30/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
How Can I Help My Clients Sort Out the Conflicting and Confusing Information Regarding Dietary Supplements?
Last year's economic downturn didn't slow the sales of dietary supplements. Nutrition Business Journal estimates show that total US consumer sales of dietary supplements expanded to $25.2 billion (). Although many Americans use dietary supplements, a 2009 report from the US Government Accountability Office stated that consumers are not well informed about the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements and have difficulty interpreting labels on these products (). ADA's position paper on Nutrient Supplements states that it is the expertise of the registered dietitian to educate the consumer on safe and appropriate use of dietary supplements (). So where do you start? (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
September 2010 New Products & Services
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September 2010 Classified Advertisements
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September 2010 People & Events
2010 ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo November 6-9, 2010; Boston, MA (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
2010-2011 Officers List and Committee Members
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has announced that the following members will serve as elected officers and committee members for 2010-2011. For more information on an officer whose address or telephone number has not been provided, contact the ADA staff member in that group or access ADA's online Leadership Directory at http://www.eatright.org/Members/leadership.aspx?&C=80003209. (The information on this list was provided to the Journal by various ADA staff members. Questions about this list should be directed to the corresponding ADA staff member.) (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Emerging Dietetics Leader Awards, 2010
The Emerging Dietetics Leader Award recognizes the competence and activities of members, regardless of their age, who are at the beginning of their dietetics careers. Members receiving this honor have supported the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the public through demonstrating leadership in legislation, research, education, management, and other areas related to the profession. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Outstanding Dietitian of the Year, 2010
The American Dietetic Association is honored to recognize the recipients of the affiliate dietetic associations' outstanding dietitian awards. These members have made distinguished contributions to advancing the profession. The criteria and the name of the award are determined by each state organization. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Outstanding Dietetics Educator Awards, 2010
The Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award recognizes the teaching, mentoring, and leadership activities of faculty and preceptors in dietetics education programs that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. The selection of awardees is determined by the Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Practice Group. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Outstanding Dietetics Student Awards, 2010
The Outstanding Dietetics Student Award encourages participation in the American Dietetic Association by recognizing the emerging leadership and achievement of students in dietetics education programs that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. States may select one student recipient from each type of education program: Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, and Dietetic Technician Program. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Recognized Dietetic Technicians of the Year, 2010
The American Dietetic Association recognizes the professional contributions of dietetic technicians and encourages their continued participation in the community and Association activities. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Recognized Young Dietitians of the Year, 2010
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) joins with its affiliated dietetic associations from 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the American Overseas Dietetic Association to salute the ADA members selected as ?Recognized Young Dietitians of the Year? for 2010. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Position of the American Dietetic Association: Food Insecurity in the United States
Abstract: It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that systematic and sustained action is needed to achieve food and nutrition security for all in the United States. To eliminate food insecurity, interventions are needed, including adequate funding for and increased utilization of food and nutrition assistance programs, inclusion of food and nutrition education in such programs, and innovative programs to promote and support individual and household economic self-sufficiency. More than 49 million individuals living in the United States experienced food insecurity in 2008. Negative nutrition and non?nutrition-related outcomes have been associated with food insecurity in children, adolescents, and adults, including substandard academic achievement, inadequate intake of key ...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Involvement of Young Australian Adults in Meal Preparation: Cross-Sectional Associations with Sociodemographic Factors and Diet Quality
Abstract: Involvement in meal preparation has the potential to affect diet quality, but has not been thoroughly investigated. The study aims were to describe the involvement of young adult men and women in meal preparation and to investigate whether extent of involvement was associated with diet quality. During 2004 to 2006, a national sample of 2,814 Australian adults aged 26 to 36 years completed a self-administered questionnaire on demographics, diet, and lifestyle factors. Participants were asked to report who was usually responsible for preparing the main meal on working days. Responses were categorized as ?myself,? ?shared,? or ?someone else.? Diet quality was assessed by calculating the mean number of daily servings for each food group. Analysis of variance was used to t...
Intake of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Differ with Age, Sex, and Ethnicity
Abstract: Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids that are selectively taken up into the macula of the eye, where they may protect against development of age-related macular degeneration. Accurate assessment of their intakes is important in the understanding of their individual roles in eye health. Current dietary databases lack the appropriate information to ascertain valid dietary intakes of these individual nutrients. The purpose of this research is to determine intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin separately in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2004. The top major food sources for lutein and zeaxanthin intake in NHANES 2003-2004 were analyzed for lutein and zeaxanthin by high-performance liquid chromatography from June to August 2006. Results were applied to ...
Race, Homelessness, and Other Environmental Factors Associated with the Food-Purchasing Behavior of Low-Income Women
Abstract: Observance of the hunger-obesity paradox in urban Minnesota has ignited interest in the quality of low-income households' food purchases. This cross-sectional study investigated low-income, urban Minnesotan women's past-month food purchases and their associations with race, homelessness, and aspects of the food system, including food shelf (ie, food pantry) and food store usage, factors believed to influence food choice and grocery shopping behavior. The survey included demographics, the US Department of Agriculture's 18-item Household Food Security Survey Module, and grocery shopping questions related to food purchases and food stores visited in the past month. Participants were a convenience sample of 448 low-income, urban Minnesotan women, and data were collected from February...
Timely Resolution of Patient Concerns Improves Post-Discharge Satisfaction
Abstract: This research examined the effectiveness of a Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Patient Advocate program on post-discharge patient satisfaction. All inpatients (n=187) who rated their satisfaction with one or more of six FNS attributes as 3 or lower (on a 5-point scale) during a 4-month time period were visited by the FNS Patient Advocate, as were other patients on the units. A questionnaire similar to the inpatient satisfaction questionnaire was sent post-discharge to patients visited by the FNS Patient Advocate (n=374); a total of 158 (42%) responded. Results indicated that most patients (73%) recalled their interaction with the FNS Patient Advocate and were highly satisfied with their interaction with the Advocate (mean=5.8 on 7-point scale). Comparison of inpatient and post-d...
Dietary Intake Patterns of Low-Income Urban African-American Adolescents
This study aimed to describe dietary patterns including energy, nutrients, food groups, and diet quality and to identify areas to guide future interventions. Baseline data for a school-based obesity prevention study were collected from 382 African-American adolescents (10- to 14-year-olds) from four Chicago, IL, public schools in 2003. Diet was assessed using a 152-item food frequency questionnaire. Diet quality was measured using a modified version of the US Department of Agriculture Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and compared to published estimates for a nationwide sample. Participants reported high energy intakes and several unhealthy eating patterns: 58.6% consumed one or more servings of sweetened beverages per day and 15.7% consumed three or more servings per day; average fried food cons...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
The Beneficial Effect of Family Meals on Obesity Differs by Race, Sex, and Household Education: The National Survey of Children's Health, 2003-2004
In conclusion, family meals seem to be protective of obesity in non-Hispanic white children and non-Hispanic black boys, whereas they may put Hispanic boys living in low-education households at risk. Greater emphasis is needed in future research on assessing why this association differs among different race/ethnic groups, and evaluating the influence of the quality and quantity of family meals on child obesity. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Population-Specific Short-Form Mini Nutritional Assessment with Body Mass Index or Calf Circumference Can Predict Risk of Malnutrition in Community-Living or Institutionalized Elderly People in Taiwan
The objectives of this study were to determine whether adoption of population-specific body mass index (BMI) cutpoints would improve the predictive ability of the short-form Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and whether calf circumference could be an acceptable alternative to BMI in the short-form MNA without compromising its predictive ability. Using convenience sampling, the study recruited 301 community-living, 109 care center?living, and 68 nursing home?living elderly people, 65 years or older, as subjects. Subjects were evaluated with the short-form MNA in three versions: (a) the original, (b) Taiwan version 1 (T1), that adopted population-specific BMI cutpoints, and (c) Taiwan version 2 (T2), which substituted calf circumference for BMI, and with the long-form MNA-T2 as a referen...
Snack Selection Influences Nutrient Intake, Triglycerides, and Bowel Habits of Adult Women: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Because appropriate snacking can promote a healthy body weight and serve as an important contributor to a healthy diet for women, identification of suitable foods for incorporation between meals is essential. We investigated the influence of short-term (2 weeks) incorporation of 100-kcal servings of snacks of dried plums vs low-fat cookies twice daily on total energy and nutrient intake, biochemical parameters, and bowel habits in a randomized crossover design of two 2-week trials separated by a 2-week wash-out period in 26 women aged 25 to 54 years with a body mass index between 24 and 35. Incorporation of dried plums or low-fat cookies into the diet did not alter energy intake or weight; however, compared to cookies, dried plums promoted greater (P?0.05) intake of fiber, pota...
Fructose: Metabolic, Hedonic, and Societal Parallels with Ethanol
Abstract: Rates of fructose consumption continue to rise nationwide and have been linked to rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Because obesity has been equated with addiction, and because of their evolutionary commonalities, we chose to examine the metabolic, hedonic, and societal similarities between fructose and its fermentation byproduct ethanol. Elucidation of fructose metabolism in liver and fructose action in brain demonstrate three parallelisms with ethanol. First, hepatic fructose metabolism is similar to ethanol, as they both serve as substrates for de novo lipogenesis, and in the process both promote hepatic insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hepatic steatosis. Second, fructosylation of proteins with resultant superoxide formation can result in h...
Perceived Benefits, Barriers, and Strategies of Family Meals among Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Their Parents: Focus-Group Findings
Abstract: Dietary management of type 1 diabetes mellitus has become much less restrictive and more flexible in recent years due to contemporary insulin regimens, which may afford families of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus greater ease in sharing family meals. Although these treatment advancements might facilitate family meals, overall demands of diabetes management can influence family's perceived or actual ability to do so. Youths with type 1 diabetes mellitus (ages 8 to 20 years) and parents participated in separate focus groups. Thirty-five youths with type 1 diabetes mellitus (mean age=15.1±3.6 years) and their parents participated in 21 focus groups (12 youth groups, nine parent groups). Although there was substantial variability in how often family meals occurred, both paren...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Are Ethanol and Fructose Similar?
In this issue, the review by Lustig, ?Fructose: Metabolic, Hedonic, and Societal Parallels with Ethanol? (), contains a juxtaposition of information on metabolic, inflammatory, and hormonal pathways from which the author suggests ?parallelism? between fructose and ethanol. The major premise of the review is that neither ethanol nor fructose provokes a satiety signal (insulin or leptin), so feedback on the consumption of these nutrients is lacking, leading to hedonic and societal consequences. The author further draws the parallel between alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). He suggests the metabolic consequences of fructose and ethanol are also ?parallel? based on similarities in signaling pathways associated with the steatohepatiti...
Weighing in on Added Sugars and Health
In this issue of the Journal, Lustig contends that a reduction in fructose consumption is necessary to combat the obesity epidemic (). His review is one of many recently that is focused on the adverse health effects of increased intakes of sugars, especially added sugars and those coming from sugar-sweetened beverages. Although registered dietitians have for years focused on fat as the macronutrient most associated with chronic disease, it has become increasingly clear that the amount and quality of carbohydrates in the diet may be equally as important as fats to reduce diet-related chronic disease. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Registered Dietitians and Speech-Language Pathologists: An Important Partnership in Dysphagia Management
Swallowing difficulties, termed dysphagia, result in unsafe swallowing, and thus increase risk for inadequate food and fluid intake, aspiration pneumonia, and decreased cognitive and internal organ function. Swallowing is a complex process that relies on a series of well-timed and coordinated neuromuscular events. Initiation of swallowing is voluntary, but it is completed reflexively. Swallowing difficulties result from the delay, misdirection, or miscoordination of food and/or liquid as the material is transferred from the mouth to the stomach (). Eating often requires increased time and effort for the patient with dysphagia. Difficulties may result in a fear of eating or drinking, which in turn can limit food intake and lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and general decline. (Source: Jou...
A National Approach to Restaurant Menu Labeling: The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, Section 4205
As health care professionals and researchers continue their efforts to determine effective ways of addressing the continuing national struggle with overweight and obesity, legislators, too, have sought to do their part. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
ADA Value: Innovation
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.?Charles Darwin Innovation?in short, a new way of doing something?can occur in small, incremental steps or in a radical or revolutionary way. To refer to someone as innovative generally has positive connotations that imply being ahead of the times, visionary, or forward-looking. Through ADA's core value of innovation, we constantly seek new ways to serve members, serve clients, and improve the way we deliver our work. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Sweet Obsession, Bitter Facts
Between 1970 and 2000, average daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages increased by 70%, from 7.8 oz/day to 13.2 oz/day, representing an extra 63 kcal/day that in 1 year is equivalent to a 6.7-lb weight gain from sugar alone (). A recent statement by the American Heart Association addressed the concerns related to this increasing intake and identified several potential problems ranging from diminished nutrient adequacy due to energy dense but nutrient poor sources, potential adverse impact on glucose-insulin response to these foods, and the contributions of the added sugar intake to the obesity epidemic that continues to rage across this country (). Children ages 14 to 18 years consume the highest amounts of added sugar, at approximately 34 teaspoons or the equivalent of 549 calorie...
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Recipes for Health: Cooked Grains Salad With Tomato Vinaigrette
This robust summer salad can be made with a wide variety of grains. (Source: NYT)
Randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled study using new probiotic lactobacilli for strengthening the body immune defence against viral infections
Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;In conclusion, intake of the probiotic strains Lactobacillus plantarum HEAL 9 (DSM 15312) and Lactobacillus paracasei 8700:2 (DSM 13434) reduces the risk of acquiring common cold infections. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00394-010-0127-6Authors Anna Berggren, Probi AB, Ideon, Gamma 1, 223 70 Lund, SwedenIrini Lazou Ahrén, Probi AB, Ideon, Gamma 1, 223 70 Lund, SwedenNiklas Larsson, Probi AB, Ideon, Gamma 1, 223 70 Lund, SwedenGunilla Önning, Probi AB, Ideon, Gamma 1, 223 70 Lund, Sweden Journal European Journal of NutritionOnline ISSN 1436-6215Print ISSN 1436-6207 (Source: European Journal of Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
2nd World Congress on Immunity Ingredients
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natural polishing and extraction processes, Rice Proteins, have approximately 70% protein content and are rich sources of amino acids which modern research has revealed is very similar to the amino acid profile of mother's milk (one of the most nutritious food materials of the planet).

Rice is known for its carbohydrate content and proteins are a completely different nutrient group altogether. However, the term is often used to describe a class of protein supplements that are artificially processed through a method that enables them to leave behind the natural enzymes that break down the carbohydrate part of the rice molecules and leave the natural protein aside. By collecting a huge amount of such protein molecules from a number of rice granules one can get a considerable amount of rice proteins. Rice protein is generally seen to be a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids that proteins are generally said to be made up of. Besides this, in most cases they also contain some of the non-essential amino acids that are, in smaller quantities also necessary for the physiological processes of our body to run correctly.

The popularity of rice has been seen all around the world from time immemorial. In today's world recent researches have proved beyond doubt that our ancestors had enough reason to think so highly of this food crop. Rice Protein Concentrates contain a number of important essential amino acids, which include Histidine, Leucine, Lysine, Tryptophan and Valine as well as Arginine, Glycine and Proline. Besides this, one of the most important reasons for the popularity of rice proteins is the fact that they are natural food crops. Rice has very rare instances of causing allergies and hence Rice Protein Concentrates can be safely said to run a low risk of causing allergies and is therefore a said to be a hypoallergenic substance. This means that a greater number of people can benefit from the intake of rice proteins. Besides a number of people suffer from various allergies caused by the intake of products containing lactose. The protein deficiency that these people suffer from can be reduced to a great extent by the intake of organic rice protein in the form of rice protein powder. The uses of rice proteins are many. One of the most important benefits of these is that it is an extremely effective anti carcinogenic substance and reduces the formation of carcinogenic cells to a great extent. Besides, the level of lipid in the body is also reduced to a great extent by a regular intake of rice protein concentrates. These can include doses of Rice Protein Concentrates 65% and Rice Protein Concentrates 75%.

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