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View article: Adaptation and validation of a dietary diversity questionnaire to predict nutrient adequacy in children aged 24 to 59 months in Iran: national food and nutrition surveillance
Adaptation and validation of a dietary diversity questionnaire to predict nutrient adequacy in children aged 24 to 59 months in Iran: national food and nutrition surveillance Open
The designed DDQ can be a valuable tool for examining the adequacy of nutritional intake in Iranian children.
View article: Content Analysis of Food and Beverage Advertisements on TV, Radio, and Billboards in Iran
Content Analysis of Food and Beverage Advertisements on TV, Radio, and Billboards in Iran Open
Food advertising may influence food preferences and consumption. Due to these advertisements’ role in health, the present study has updated the data available on television and radio food advertisements in Iran until 2020. Meanwhile, food …
View article: Exploring the determinants of malnutrition in 2–5 year Iranian children using structural equation modeling: national food and nutrition surveillance
Exploring the determinants of malnutrition in 2–5 year Iranian children using structural equation modeling: national food and nutrition surveillance Open
Our findings using SEM approach provided more concrete evidence for the effect of the household's SES on child's nutritional status. Nevertheless, we still need to monitor the studied population in the context of our surveillance program t…
View article: The impact of a lifestyle promotion program on anthropometric and clinical manifestations in adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a randomized controlled trial
The impact of a lifestyle promotion program on anthropometric and clinical manifestations in adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Dietary changes during the COVID-19 lockdown in Iranian households: are we witnessing a secular trend? A narrative review
Dietary changes during the COVID-19 lockdown in Iranian households: are we witnessing a secular trend? A narrative review Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in late 2019, influenced nearly all aspects of human life, including food choices and dietary habits. Methodology A web-based search was conducted from March to April 2024 in MEDLINE/PubMed, …
View article: A 30-year trend of dairy consumption and its determinants among income groups in Iranian households
A 30-year trend of dairy consumption and its determinants among income groups in Iranian households Open
Introduction Milk and dairy products provide essential nutrients and have the potential to prevent chronic diseases, thus reducing healthcare costs. However, there is a lack of consistent and updated data on dairy consumption trends in Ira…
View article: Food security and its association with socioeconomic status and dietary diversity in free living older people in Tehran, Iran
Food security and its association with socioeconomic status and dietary diversity in free living older people in Tehran, Iran Open
View article: Challenges and Obstacles to Dairy Consumption in Iran from Stakeholders’ Perspectives Using a Food System Approach
Challenges and Obstacles to Dairy Consumption in Iran from Stakeholders’ Perspectives Using a Food System Approach Open
Background: Despite the potential benefits of increased dairy consumption for a sustainable diet among Iranians, low levels of dairy consumption and its decreasing trend have raised serious concerns. This study used the food systems approa…
View article: Considerable decreased fruits and snack consumption in Iran population during COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional web-based survey National Food and Nutrition Surveillance
Considerable decreased fruits and snack consumption in Iran population during COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional web-based survey National Food and Nutrition Surveillance Open
Background Inadequate fruits and vegetables intake is associated with several diseases. This study aimed to explore changes in fruits and snack consumption during the COVID-19-related lockdown in Iran. Methods An online cross-sectional sur…
View article: Economic Sanctions Affecting Household Food and Nutrition Security and Policies to Cope With Them: A Systematic Review
Economic Sanctions Affecting Household Food and Nutrition Security and Policies to Cope With Them: A Systematic Review Open
Background: This review was conducted to identify the impact of economic sanctions on household food and nutrition security and policies to cope with them in countries exposed to sanctions. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for System…
View article: Violation of Food Advertising Regulations in Iran: A Systematic Review
Violation of Food Advertising Regulations in Iran: A Systematic Review Open
Background: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the status of nutritionally high-risk behaviors in the country are not promising. Because of undeniable impact of media advertising on food choices, to combat the problem s…
View article: Dietary Supplement Use among Iranian Households during COVID-19 Epidemic Lockdown: Less Access in Those Who May Need More National Food and Nutrition Surveillance
Dietary Supplement Use among Iranian Households during COVID-19 Epidemic Lockdown: Less Access in Those Who May Need More National Food and Nutrition Surveillance Open
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic elicited the general population to use various dietary supplements (DSs) and nutraceuticals as a protective means against the disease. The present study aimed to evaluate changes…
View article: Prediction and analysis of trends in the nutritional status of children under 5 years in Iran: reanalysis of the results of national surveys conducted between 1998 and 2020
Prediction and analysis of trends in the nutritional status of children under 5 years in Iran: reanalysis of the results of national surveys conducted between 1998 and 2020 Open
Background and aim Malnutrition is a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to analyze the trend in malnutrition among children under 5 years of age in Iran over recent decades and to est…
View article: Why Patients Discard Their food? a Qualitative Study in Iranian Hospitals
Why Patients Discard Their food? a Qualitative Study in Iranian Hospitals Open
Introduction: Food waste reflects inadequate food intake and is of economic and environmental importance. Therefore, understanding the underlying factors is a must to combat food waste. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi…
View article: Participatory evaluation of municipal obesity prevention clubs in Tehran city: Strengths, challenges, and future direction
Participatory evaluation of municipal obesity prevention clubs in Tehran city: Strengths, challenges, and future direction Open
Background and aim Community-based initiatives are important for obesity prevention. This study aimed to evaluate the activities of municipal obesity prevention clubs (OBCs) in Tehran, Iran, using a participatory approach. Methods The eval…
View article: Why has the taxing policy on sugar sweetened beverages not reduced their purchase in Iranian households?
Why has the taxing policy on sugar sweetened beverages not reduced their purchase in Iranian households? Open
Objective This study aimed at analyzing the effectiveness of the policy of taxing Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) on their purchases during the last decade in Iranian households. Methods The present mixed method study was done in 2017 in …
View article: COVID-19 epidemic lockdown-induced remarkable decrease in dairy products consumption of Iran population: does it really matter? National Food and Nutrition Surveillance
COVID-19 epidemic lockdown-induced remarkable decrease in dairy products consumption of Iran population: does it really matter? National Food and Nutrition Surveillance Open
View article: Dietary diversity and its relationship with nutritional adequacy in 24 to 59 months old children in Iran: study protocol
Dietary diversity and its relationship with nutritional adequacy in 24 to 59 months old children in Iran: study protocol Open
View article: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare the Cost-effectiveness of Group Versus Weblog-telecommunication Nutrition Education Program on Glycemic, Lipids, and Anthropometric Control of Patients with Type- 2 Diabetes: Study Protocol
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare the Cost-effectiveness of Group Versus Weblog-telecommunication Nutrition Education Program on Glycemic, Lipids, and Anthropometric Control of Patients with Type- 2 Diabetes: Study Protocol Open
Background: Education is the most important principle in managing diseases, especially diabetes. On the other hand, economic burden of diabetes is another important issue. Thus, this study aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of group v…
View article: The Need for Consumer-Focused Household Food Waste Reduction Policies Using Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Status as Predictors: A Study on Wheat Bread Waste in Shiraz, Iran
The Need for Consumer-Focused Household Food Waste Reduction Policies Using Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Status as Predictors: A Study on Wheat Bread Waste in Shiraz, Iran Open
Current household food waste (HFW) reduction plans usually focus on raising consumer awareness, which is essential but insufficient because HFW is predominantly attributed to unconscious behavioral factors that vary across consumer groups.…
View article: COVID-19 epidemic lockdown-induced changes of cereals and animal protein foods consumption of Iran population: the first nationwide survey
COVID-19 epidemic lockdown-induced changes of cereals and animal protein foods consumption of Iran population: the first nationwide survey Open
View article: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Group vs. Weblog Telecommunication (Web Tel) Nutrition Education Program on Glycemic Indices in Patients With Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Group vs. Weblog Telecommunication (Web Tel) Nutrition Education Program on Glycemic Indices in Patients With Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
This a randomized controlled trial study with a cost-effectiveness analysis that aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of group nutrition education with that of Web-Tel nutrition education in the glycemic control of patients with non-ins…
View article: Household Food Waste Quantification and Cross-Examining the Official Figures: A Study on Household Wheat Bread Waste in Shiraz, Iran
Household Food Waste Quantification and Cross-Examining the Official Figures: A Study on Household Wheat Bread Waste in Shiraz, Iran Open
The global consumer food waste (FW) estimates are mainly based on modeling data obtained from governments. However, a major data gap exists in FW at the household level, especially in developing countries. Meanwhile, the reliability of the…
View article: Changes in fast food intake in Iranian households during the lockdown period caused by COVID‐19 virus emergency, National Food and Nutrition Surveillance
Changes in fast food intake in Iranian households during the lockdown period caused by COVID‐19 virus emergency, National Food and Nutrition Surveillance Open
Background Fast foods, though very popular, are commonly known as unhealthy foods. However, coronavirus pandemic may have influenced on food choices of the general population. This study investigated the changes in fast food consumption du…
View article: Relationship between body mass index and the clinical predictors of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls
Relationship between body mass index and the clinical predictors of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls Open
Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine diseases of adolescents in the world, which has negative effects on fertility issues in adulthood. Since adolescent weight gain increases the risk of symptoms, thi…
View article: The effectiveness of lifestyle training program promoting adolescent health with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A study protocol for a randomized controlled study
The effectiveness of lifestyle training program promoting adolescent health with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A study protocol for a randomized controlled study Open
BACKGROUND: Lifestyle training is of a key important in adolescent age for better life in the future. Healthy lifestyle in adolescents can management of any disease such as diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Schools can provi…
View article: Effectiveness of Community Nutrition-Specific Interventions on Improving Malnutrition of Children under 5 Years of Age in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Effectiveness of Community Nutrition-Specific Interventions on Improving Malnutrition of Children under 5 Years of Age in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Childhood malnutrition remains an important public health and development problem in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to systematically review the community-based nutrition-specific interventions and their effectiveness a…
View article: Evaluation of Nutritional Status, Food Intake and Costs of Food Waste in Hospitalized Patients, Considering Relevant Causes and Finding Possible Solutions: Protocol of a Mixed-Method Study
Evaluation of Nutritional Status, Food Intake and Costs of Food Waste in Hospitalized Patients, Considering Relevant Causes and Finding Possible Solutions: Protocol of a Mixed-Method Study Open
Evaluation of Nutritional Status, Food Intake and Costs of Food Waste in Hospitalized Patients, Considering Relevant Causes and Finding Possible Solutions: Protocol of a Mixed-Method Study
View article: Comparing Lab-Measured and Surveyed Bread Waste Data: A Possible Hybrid Approach to Correct the Underestimation of Household Food Waste Self-Assessment Surveys
Comparing Lab-Measured and Surveyed Bread Waste Data: A Possible Hybrid Approach to Correct the Underestimation of Household Food Waste Self-Assessment Surveys Open
Among the common methods of quantifying household food waste, direct measurement is regarded as infeasible due to its prohibitive costs, and self-assessment methods tend to underestimate the actual values. This paper aims to propose a meth…
View article: COVID-19 Epidemic-Induced Changes of Dietary Intake of Iran Population During Lockdown Period: The Study Protocol National Food and Nutrition Surveillance
COVID-19 Epidemic-Induced Changes of Dietary Intake of Iran Population During Lockdown Period: The Study Protocol National Food and Nutrition Surveillance Open
COVID-19 Epidemic-Induced Changes of Dietary Intake of Iran Population During Lockdown Period: The Study Protocol National Food and Nutrition Surveillance