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View article: Sodium, potassium and iodine excretion and blood pressure of New Zealand school children: a cross-sectional study and comparison with recommended guidelines
Sodium, potassium and iodine excretion and blood pressure of New Zealand school children: a cross-sectional study and comparison with recommended guidelines Open
Objectives To determine the sodium, potassium and iodine excretion and blood pressure (BP) of New Zealand (NZ) school children 8–13 years old and compare to recommended guidelines. Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken in Auckland…
View article: Diet quality of 12-year-olds is associated with sociodemographic disparities and food insecurity: Growing Up in New Zealand cohort
Diet quality of 12-year-olds is associated with sociodemographic disparities and food insecurity: Growing Up in New Zealand cohort Open
Background Little is currently known about adolescents’ diet quality and its determinants in New Zealand (NZ). Aims This study described the dietary patterns (DP) of 12-year-olds in the Growing Up in NZ cohort and their associations with s…
View article: Mathematical models of the colonic microbiota: an evaluation of accuracy using in vitro fecal fermentation data
Mathematical models of the colonic microbiota: an evaluation of accuracy using in vitro fecal fermentation data Open
Traditional approaches for studying diet-colonic microbiota interactions are time-consuming, resource-intensive, and often hindered by technical and ethical concerns. Metagenome-scale community metabolic models show promise as complementar…
View article: Dietary patterns influencing the human colonic microbiota from infancy to centenarian age: a narrative review
Dietary patterns influencing the human colonic microbiota from infancy to centenarian age: a narrative review Open
Our dietary choices not only affect our body but also shape the microbial community inhabiting our large intestine. The colonic microbiota strongly influences our physiology, playing a crucial role in both disease prevention and developmen…
View article: Gut Health: Translating diet and gut microbiota research into practice.
Gut Health: Translating diet and gut microbiota research into practice. Open
Gut health is a 50-billion-dollar (US) industry that is forecast to continue growing. This growth is attributed to our increased understanding and interest in the gut microbiome and its association with many chronic diseases, mental health…
View article: The sodium, potassium, and iodine intake, and blood pressure of New Zealand school children: A cross-sectional survey
The sodium, potassium, and iodine intake, and blood pressure of New Zealand school children: A cross-sectional survey Open
In childhood, diets high in sodium and low in potassium contribute to raised blood pressure and cardiovascular disease later in life (1) . For New Zealand (NZ) children, bread is a major source of dietary sodium, and fruit, vegetables, and…
View article: Diet pattern high in refined food, sugar, sodium and fat is associated with child excess adiposity at 4.5 years within a contemporary New Zealand birth cohort
Diet pattern high in refined food, sugar, sodium and fat is associated with child excess adiposity at 4.5 years within a contemporary New Zealand birth cohort Open
New Zealand ranks among the highest globally for childhood obesity (1) . One of the main platforms to maximize the prevention of child excess adiposity is the establishment of healthy diets in early life (2,3) . Despite this recommendation…
View article: Five Actions to Strengthen the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession Into the Future: Perspectives From Australia and New Zealand
Five Actions to Strengthen the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession Into the Future: Perspectives From Australia and New Zealand Open
Introduction Forecasting how workforces will meet projected challenges faced by future populations is essential to future‐proof professions. This paper aims to describe the specific actions required for nutrition professionals (nutrition s…
View article: Dietary patterns of patients with acute coronary syndrome in the multi-ethnic New Zealand study of acute coronary syndromes (MENZACS)
Dietary patterns of patients with acute coronary syndrome in the multi-ethnic New Zealand study of acute coronary syndromes (MENZACS) Open
Three distinct dietary patterns were found in patients presenting with first-time ACS in NZ and these patterns were associated with various socio-demographic and clinical factors.
View article: Complementary foods in infants: an <i>in vitro</i> study of the faecal microbial composition and organic acid production
Complementary foods in infants: an <i>in vitro</i> study of the faecal microbial composition and organic acid production Open
The transition from breastmilk to complementary foods is critical for maturing the colonic microbiota of infants. This research identified in vitro foods that support the maturation of the infant microbiota.
View article: The effect of fruits and vegetables on children's mental and cognitive health: A systematic review of intervention studies and perspective for future research
The effect of fruits and vegetables on children's mental and cognitive health: A systematic review of intervention studies and perspective for future research Open
The studies identified through this systematic review could not directly address the planned research question, resulting in poor certainty of evidence. Future research with whole fruit and vegetable interventions could better inform popul…
View article: Public perceptions of dietetics services in Australia and New Zealand
Public perceptions of dietetics services in Australia and New Zealand Open
Aim The aim of this study was to examine expectations, perceptions and attitudes about dietetics services among the Australian and New Zealand public, to provide insights for building a future dietetics workforce that will meet consumer ne…
View article: Food-breastmilk combinations alter the colonic microbiome of weaning infants: an <i>in silico</i> study
Food-breastmilk combinations alter the colonic microbiome of weaning infants: an <i>in silico</i> study Open
The introduction of solid foods to infants, also known as weaning, is a critical point for the development of the complex microbial community inhabiting the human colon, impacting host physiology in infancy and later in life. This research…
View article: Food neophobia scores at 8 Years and associations with nutrition-related behaviors at home in early life: Findings from a New Zealand contemporary birth cohort
Food neophobia scores at 8 Years and associations with nutrition-related behaviors at home in early life: Findings from a New Zealand contemporary birth cohort Open
Food neophobia (FN) reduces nutritional adequacy and variety which poses a significant concern for children's health and well-being We described the FN scores among 8-year-olds and examined its associations with nutrition-related behaviors…
View article: Development of an Aotearoa New Zealand adapted Mediterranean dietary pattern and Kai/food basket for the He Rourou Whai Painga randomised controlled trial
Development of an Aotearoa New Zealand adapted Mediterranean dietary pattern and Kai/food basket for the He Rourou Whai Painga randomised controlled trial Open
Background Following a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. He Rourou Whai Painga is a dietary intervention trial with behaviour change support that seeks to determine whether a MedDiet pa…
View article: Nourishing the Infant Gut Microbiome to Support Immune Health: Protocol of SUN (Seeding Through Feeding) Randomized Controlled Trial
Nourishing the Infant Gut Microbiome to Support Immune Health: Protocol of SUN (Seeding Through Feeding) Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background The introduction of complementary foods during the first year of life influences the diversity of the gut microbiome. How this diversity affects immune development and health is unclear. Objective This study evaluates the effect…
View article: DIGIPREDICT: physiological, behavioural and environmental predictors of asthma attacks—a prospective observational study using digital markers and artificial intelligence—study protocol
DIGIPREDICT: physiological, behavioural and environmental predictors of asthma attacks—a prospective observational study using digital markers and artificial intelligence—study protocol Open
Introduction Asthma attacks are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality but are preventable in most if detected and treated promptly. However, the changes that occur physiologically and behaviourally in the days and weeks preceding an a…
View article: Children`s dietary patterns and their maternal determinants during the first 5 years of life: Information from the Growing Up in New Zealand cohort
Children`s dietary patterns and their maternal determinants during the first 5 years of life: Information from the Growing Up in New Zealand cohort Open
Monitoring indicators of children`s diet quality at the national level is imperative to examine if a country is on track to achieving children`s global nutrition targets and fulfilling the related Sustainable Development Goals. Despite the…
View article: Nourishing the Infant Gut Microbiome to Support Immune Health: Protocol of SUN (Seeding Through Feeding) Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Nourishing the Infant Gut Microbiome to Support Immune Health: Protocol of SUN (Seeding Through Feeding) Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The introduction of complementary foods during the first year of life influences the diversity of the gut microbiome. How this diversity affects immune development and health is unclear. OBJECTIVE This study evaluates the eff…
View article: Vitamin B and One-Carbon Metabolite Profiles Show Divergent Associations with Cardiometabolic Risk Markers but not Cognitive Function in Older New Zealand Adults: A Secondary Analysis of the REACH Study
Vitamin B and One-Carbon Metabolite Profiles Show Divergent Associations with Cardiometabolic Risk Markers but not Cognitive Function in Older New Zealand Adults: A Secondary Analysis of the REACH Study Open
Vitamin B and 1C metabolite profiles showed divergent associations with cardiometabolic risk markers and limited associations with cognitive performance in this cohort of healthy older adults.
View article: A nutritional supplement during preconception and pregnancy increases human milk vitamin D but not B-vitamin concentrations
A nutritional supplement during preconception and pregnancy increases human milk vitamin D but not B-vitamin concentrations Open
Registered at ClinicalTrials.gov on the 16 July 2015 (identifier NCT02509988); Universal Trial Number U1111-1171-8056. This study was academic-led by the EpiGen Global Research Consortium.
View article: Time-to-conception and clinical pregnancy rate with a myo-inositol, probiotics, and micronutrient supplement: secondary outcomes of the NiPPeR randomized trial
Time-to-conception and clinical pregnancy rate with a myo-inositol, probiotics, and micronutrient supplement: secondary outcomes of the NiPPeR randomized trial Open
clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02509988).
View article: Now is the time to act on nutrition in medical education
Now is the time to act on nutrition in medical education Open
Action to incorporate evidence-based nutrition concepts in medical education programs is essential Dietary risk — especially diets high in sodium, low in whole grain, and those with low fruit intake — is third in its contribution to preven…
View article: Nutrition of Young Children Living in Households Accessing Food Grants and Foodbanks: Findings from the Growing Up in New Zealand Cohort Study
Nutrition of Young Children Living in Households Accessing Food Grants and Foodbanks: Findings from the Growing Up in New Zealand Cohort Study Open
Good nutrition in early childhood is essential for optimal brain development, growth, learning to eat, and establishing healthy food preferences. Little is known about exposure to food insecurity among young children in Aotearoa New Zealan…
View article: Child feeding indexes measuring adherence to New Zealand nutrition guidelines: Development and assessment
Child feeding indexes measuring adherence to New Zealand nutrition guidelines: Development and assessment Open
New Zealand (NZ) lacks nationally representative or generalisable information on the dietary intakes of pre‐schoolers. We used Growing Up in New Zealand cohort data to i) develop child feeding indexes (CFIs) based on National Food and Nutr…