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View article: Detrimental Changes in Individual Health-Promoting Behaviors Among Internally Displaced Israelis
Detrimental Changes in Individual Health-Promoting Behaviors Among Internally Displaced Israelis Open
Objectives Israel has forcibly displaced more than 200,000 people to hotels or apartments, due to armed conflict. Our study aimed to identify changes in health-promoting behaviors during displacement. Methods Two online surveys were conduc…
View article: Predictors of short stature in Israeli children aged 6–7 years: a retrospective cohort study
Predictors of short stature in Israeli children aged 6–7 years: a retrospective cohort study Open
There are differences in the rates of short stature (WHO height-z score < -2SD) between the various sectors in Israeli children aged 6–7 years, with higher rates in the ultraorthodox Jewish population. We aimed to: (a) Compare the anthropo…
View article: Predictors of short stature in Israeli children aged 6–7 years: a retrospective cohort study
Predictors of short stature in Israeli children aged 6–7 years: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background There are differences in the rates of short stature (WHO height-z score < -2SD) between the various sectors in Israeli children aged 6–7 years, with higher rates in the ultraorthodox Jewish population. We aimed to: (a) Compare t…
View article: Evaluation of front-of-pack labeling’s impact on unhealthy food consumption in Israeli households
Evaluation of front-of-pack labeling’s impact on unhealthy food consumption in Israeli households Open
Background In 2020, Israel introduced front-of-pack labeling (FOPL), marking unhealthy foods high in sugar/salt/saturated fat in red and Mediterranean diet-conforming foods in green, aiming to facilitate healthy choices through clear nutri…
View article: Nutritional Assessment of Food Aid Delivered to Gaza by land and air drops, during the 2024 War
Nutritional Assessment of Food Aid Delivered to Gaza by land and air drops, during the 2024 War Open
Background The continuing Gaza-Israel war puts the civilian population in Gaza at risk of food and nutrition insecurity. We aimed to assess the nutritional content of the humanitarian food aid supplied to Gaza. We assembled and analyzed da…
View article: Children in the Anthroposophical Education System Have Lower Rates of Obesity, and Higher Rates of Health Promoting Behaviors
Children in the Anthroposophical Education System Have Lower Rates of Obesity, and Higher Rates of Health Promoting Behaviors Open
Background: The anthroposophical philosophy is a holistic educational and lifestyle approach. Limited information exists on the health-promoting behavioral norms and obesity rates among children living anthroposophical vs. conventional lif…
View article: Obesity increased the risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 positivity in children
Obesity increased the risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 positivity in children Open
Aim To determine the effects of obesity in childhood on SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. Methods A population‐based, cross‐sectional study combining the Israeli Growth Survey and COVID‐19 data for children with at least one SARS‐CoV‐2 test from 16 Fe…
View article: Challenges and obstacles implementing evidence-based food fortification policy in a high-income country
Challenges and obstacles implementing evidence-based food fortification policy in a high-income country Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes food fortification as one of the most cost-effective and beneficial public health measures available. Mass fortification policies and regulations can reduce health disparities, including in hi…
View article: Attitudes and perceived knowledge of health professionals on the food labelling reform in Israel
Attitudes and perceived knowledge of health professionals on the food labelling reform in Israel Open
Objectives: To assess the attitudes and perceived knowledge of health professionals regarding the food product judgemental-labelling reform that began in January 2020 in Israel. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Settings: An online survey am…
View article: The paradoxical effects of professional stereotypes on the quality of care by interprofessional teams: The contingent effects of team faultlines, team stereotypes, and championship behaviors
The paradoxical effects of professional stereotypes on the quality of care by interprofessional teams: The contingent effects of team faultlines, team stereotypes, and championship behaviors Open
Background Despite calls for interprofessional teamwork to ensure quality care in healthcare settings, interprofessional teams do not always perform effectively. There is evidence that professional stereotypes inhibit effective interprofes…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on breastfeeding in Israel: a cross- sectional, observational survey
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on breastfeeding in Israel: a cross- sectional, observational survey Open
Background Since March 2020, the world has been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. One group particularly affected were mothers of newborns. The Israeli government imposed three lockdowns, with the first from 14 March to 11 May 2020. It ha…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Breastfeeding in Israel A Cross- Sectional, Observational Study
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Breastfeeding in Israel A Cross- Sectional, Observational Study Open
Background Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. One group particularly affected by the pandemic were mothers to newborns. The Israeli government imposed three lockdowns. The first lockdown was …
View article: Methodology and implementation of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI)
Methodology and implementation of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Open
Establishment of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI)has resulted in a surveillance system which provides regular, reliable, timely, andaccurate data on children's weight status—through standardized measurement…
View article: Methodology and implementation of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI)
Methodology and implementation of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Open
Summary Establishment of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) has resulted in a surveillance system which provides regular, reliable, timely, and accurate data on children's weight status—through standardized m…
View article: Development of Criteria for a Positive Front-of-Package Food Labeling: The Israeli Case
Development of Criteria for a Positive Front-of-Package Food Labeling: The Israeli Case Open
Efforts to shape the food environment are aimed at reducing diet-related co-morbidities. Front-of-package labeling (FOPL) may support the consumers to make an informed decision at the point of purchase and encourage industry to reformulate…
View article: Improved meals service and reduced food waste and costs in medical institutions resulting from employment of a food service dietitian – a case study
Improved meals service and reduced food waste and costs in medical institutions resulting from employment of a food service dietitian – a case study Open
Background A recurring problem in medical institutions is patients not always receiving food meeting their nutritional and medical needs. A proposed contributing factor is non- inclusion of dietitians in food service staff. Recently, posit…
View article: The Relationships between Adolescents’ Obesity and the Built Environment: Are They City Dependent?
The Relationships between Adolescents’ Obesity and the Built Environment: Are They City Dependent? Open
There is evidence that the built environment can promote unhealthy habits which may increase the risk for obesity among adolescents. However, the majority of evidence is from North America, Europe and Australia, and less is known about oth…
View article: Optimal Nutrition Care for all, from Policy to Action - A National Nutrition Program in Israel
Optimal Nutrition Care for all, from Policy to Action - A National Nutrition Program in Israel Open
\\ Background \\ Malnutrition is a significant public health problem which includes both ends of the nutrition spectrum, with obesity and overweight at one end and under nutrition at the other. Israel is one of 14 countries in Europe which…
View article: Development and standardization of the “Let's Shop” questionnaire: an assessment of shopping habits and executive functions in people with obesity
Development and standardization of the “Let's Shop” questionnaire: an assessment of shopping habits and executive functions in people with obesity Open
Overweight and obesity are epidemic in Western countries and the literature suggests a relationship between overweight and executive functions ( EF ). Shopping is a regular, everyday activity that is strongly related to executive functioni…