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Nutrients May 2021Fasting potentials are the most interesting topics in the Nutritional Era. Fasting consists of the catabolism of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates to maintain blood...
Fasting potentials are the most interesting topics in the Nutritional Era. Fasting consists of the catabolism of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates to maintain blood glucose levels in a normal range. The action mechanisms of fasting were firstly understood in minor organisms and later in humans. Nutritional interventions of caloric restriction could attenuate age-associated epigenetic alterations and could have a protective effect against cellular alterations, promoting longevity and health span. While most fasting studies point out the weight and fat mass decreases, it is important to define specific guidelines for fasting and non-fasting days to enhance adherence, minimize the dropout rates of the interventions, and maximize body composition improvement. Although the panorama of evidence on fasting and caloric restriction is wide, there is a lack of a safe fasting protocol to guide physicians in its prescription. The main goal is to identify a how to use guide, a major posology of fasting, inserted within a huge dietetic personalized strategy leading to an optimal and healthy nutritional status.
Topics: Body Composition; Caloric Restriction; Dietetics; Fasting; Humans; Longevity; Practice Guidelines as Topic
PubMed: 34067055
DOI: 10.3390/nu13051570 -
Nutrition in Clinical Practice :... Apr 2015A complete nutrition assessment includes several components: medical record review, anthropometric measurements, diet/nutrition intake, interview, and physical... (Review)
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A complete nutrition assessment includes several components: medical record review, anthropometric measurements, diet/nutrition intake, interview, and physical examination. The nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE) can identify or confirm muscle wasting, subcutaneous fat loss, and edema and clarify information gathered during the medical record review. The physical examination component of the nutrition assessment is more critical in pediatric patients because pediatric patients can become malnourished more quickly than adults and because prolonged malnutrition can negatively affect growth and development. In addition, case studies of micronutrient deficiencies, essential fatty acid deficiency, and protein-calorie malnutrition with skin manifestations have been reported in developed countries. The etiologies of the deficiencies are chronic disease, long-term tube feedings, or long-term parenteral nutrition. An NFPE involves an in-depth examination of the patient from head to toe by a trained nutrition professional. Nutrition professionals recognize the importance and value of an NFPE, yet it is seldom completed, particularly in pediatrics, most likely due to lack of training and lack of pediatric-specific information or training opportunities. Although there are similarities between NFPE in pediatric and adult patients such as the techniques used (inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation), there are important differences related to growth and development. This review provides an overview of nutrition assessment with focus on the NFPE and aspects unique to the pediatric patient.
Topics: Child; Dietetics; Humans; Malnutrition; Micronutrients; Nutrition Assessment; Nutritional Status; Physical Examination; Practice Guidelines as Topic
PubMed: 25739708
DOI: 10.1177/0884533615572654 -
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition... Sep 2020
Topics: Bariatric Surgery; Dietetics; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans; Malnutrition; Nutrition Assessment; Obesity
PubMed: 32740160
DOI: 10.1097/MCO.0000000000000679 -
Nutrients May 2023Nutrition and dietetics (ND) training encourages behaviors that can be considered risk factors for eating disorders or disordered eating. This paper aims to explore the... (Review)
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BACKGROUND
Nutrition and dietetics (ND) training encourages behaviors that can be considered risk factors for eating disorders or disordered eating. This paper aims to explore the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) and predictors of eating disorders (/P-EDs) in ND students.
METHODS
A systematic scoping review of the literature was performed on PubMed, ERIC, PsychINFO, OVID Medline, and Scopus in October 2022.
RESULTS
A total of 2097 papers were retrieved from the search, of which 19 studies met the inclusion criteria. The resultant literature reported that 4-32% of ND students were at high risk of EDs ( = 6 studies), and 23-89% could be classified as having orthorexia nervosa ( = 7 studies). Further, 37-86% reported body image/fat dissatisfaction ( = 10 studies), and 100% of students reported weight dissatisfaction ( = 1 study).
CONCLUSIONS
This paper highlights the prevalence of EDs and P-EDs across ND students. Further research is warranted to explore the cause, context, and impact on ND students' wellbeing and professional identity and supporting diversity within the profession. Future studies should also consider curriculum approaches to address this occupational hazard.
Topics: Humans; Dietetics; Prevalence; Universities; Feeding Behavior; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Students
PubMed: 37242199
DOI: 10.3390/nu15102317 -
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and... Mar 2020
Topics: Dietetics; Female; Forecasting; Humans; Male; Students, Health Occupations
PubMed: 32087822
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2020.01.003 -
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and... Jul 2024
Topics: Humans; Dietetics
PubMed: 37806434
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2023.10.004 -
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice... Sep 2019
Topics: Biomedical Research; Dietetics; Humans; Statistics as Topic
PubMed: 31414625
DOI: 10.3148/cjdpr-2019-020 -
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice... Jun 2018
Topics: Awareness; Culturally Competent Care; Culture; Dietetics; Humans; Quality of Health Care; Sexual and Gender Minorities
PubMed: 29766743
DOI: 10.3148/cjdpr-2018-015 -
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice... Sep 2014
Topics: Canada; Congresses as Topic; Dietetics; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Interdisciplinary Communication; Nutrition Policy; Nutritionists; Patient Compliance; Professional Role; Workforce
PubMed: 26066813
DOI: 10.3148/cjdpr-2014-016 -
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and... Apr 2020
Topics: Adult; Dietetics; Female; Humans; Male; Professional Practice; Salaries and Fringe Benefits
PubMed: 32199521
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2020.02.004