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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: 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: Food waste and the Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch programme
Food waste and the Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch programme Open
Globally, food waste from school lunch programmes varies considerably, ranging from 33 to 116 g/student/day, with vegetables the most wasted food category (2) . In New Zealand, the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme provides free healthy…
View article: Food waste at residential colleges at the University of Otago - statistics and strategies
Food waste at residential colleges at the University of Otago - statistics and strategies Open
Food waste is a global problem, with estimates of a third of all food produced going to waste (1) . In 2015, the United Nations set Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 12.3, to halve food waste by 2030 (2) . To reach this goal, follo…
View article: An overview of environmental labelling and claims on fish and seafood products in New Zealand supermarkets
An overview of environmental labelling and claims on fish and seafood products in New Zealand supermarkets Open
The environmental impact of consuming seafood is receiving increasing attention. However, in New Zealand, environmental claims on food products are not regulated in the Food Standards Code. The objective of this study is to describe labell…
View article: An overview of labelling and environmental claims on fish and seafood products in New Zealand supermarkets
An overview of labelling and environmental claims on fish and seafood products in New Zealand supermarkets Open
Fish and other seafood are a major component of New Zealanders’ diet; the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 New Zealand Health Survey found that nearly three quarters of New Zealanders eat seafood at least once a week (1) . Environmental and ethical…
View article: Measuring Sodium from Discretionary Salt: Comparison of Methods
Measuring Sodium from Discretionary Salt: Comparison of Methods Open
(1) Background: The best method to assess discretionary salt intake in population surveys has not been established. (2) Methods: This secondary analysis compared three different methods of measuring sodium intake from discretionary salt in…
View article: Upcycled food: How does it support the three pillars of sustainability?
Upcycled food: How does it support the three pillars of sustainability? Open
Upcycled food is increasingly promoted as a strategy for repurposing food that would otherwise be wasted. Understanding the environmental, social, and economic impacts of upcycled food can help inform food manufacturers, policymakers, fund…
View article: Food waste initiatives in the tertiary sector in Aotearoa New Zealand
Food waste initiatives in the tertiary sector in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
Food waste is a global issue; 30 to 40% of all food is wasted. Despite a growing body of research, information on food waste in the tertiary education sector is lacking. The variety and size of foodservice operations at tertiary institutes…
View article: Reaching for Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 in Aotearoa’s Tertiary Institutes
Reaching for Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 in Aotearoa’s Tertiary Institutes Open
Food waste is a growing issue globally, with estimates that 40% of all food is being wasted. Despite a growing body of research on food waste, information regarding the tertiary education sector is lacking. The variety and size of food ser…
View article: The quantification of sodium intake from discretionary salt intake in New Zealand using the lithium-tagged salt method
The quantification of sodium intake from discretionary salt intake in New Zealand using the lithium-tagged salt method Open
Introduction Discretionary salt (added in cooking at home or at the table) is a source of sodium and iodine in New Zealand. The amount of discretionary salt consumed in a population has implications on policies regarding sodium and iodine.…
View article: A critical review of on-farm food loss and waste: future research and policy recommendations
A critical review of on-farm food loss and waste: future research and policy recommendations Open
On-farm food loss and waste is estimated to be 16% of the total agricultural-related greenhouse gas emissions globally, and reductions in these emissions have the potential to make a significant impact on climate change. There is a plethor…
View article: Iodine-only supplements for breastfeeding women: a call to action in New Zealand
Iodine-only supplements for breastfeeding women: a call to action in New Zealand Open
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View article: Upcycled foods: A nudge toward nutrition
Upcycled foods: A nudge toward nutrition Open
One of the aims of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is to end hunger and ensure access by all people to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round. An obvious synergy exists between the second SDG “Zero Hung…
View article: A Qualitative Study of Parental Perceptions of Baby Food Pouches: A Netnographic Analysis
A Qualitative Study of Parental Perceptions of Baby Food Pouches: A Netnographic Analysis Open
Globally, a recent phenomenon in complementary feeding is the use of squeezable baby food pouches. However, some health agencies have raised concerns about their possible long-term health effects. The aim of this study was to describe pare…
View article: Modelling the Impact of a Voluntary Food Reformulation Initiative to Reduce Sodium Intake in the New Zealand Diet
Modelling the Impact of a Voluntary Food Reformulation Initiative to Reduce Sodium Intake in the New Zealand Diet Open
Our study aimed to model the potential impact of a food reformulation initiative on the sodium intake of New Zealand (NZ) adults. The initiative, HeartSAFE 2020, is led by the NZ Heart Foundation and has set sodium targets for foods in 17 …
View article: Online Parental Views of Baby Food Pouches
Online Parental Views of Baby Food Pouches Open
Globally, the value sales of baby food pouches increased by 28% in December 2013–2014. Although baby food pouches are an increasingly popular choice for parents, a number of health agencies have raised concerns about their possible long-te…
View article: Lick the Plate Clean: The Intersection of Food, Nutrition, and Waste
Lick the Plate Clean: The Intersection of Food, Nutrition, and Waste Open
Many factors affect food choice, including hunger, cost, time, culture, and knowledge. Food choice can also be guided by food and nutrition guidelines, which promote human health and, ideally, planetary health. The Eating and Physical Acti…
View article: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study of Food Loss in Glasshouse-Grown Tomatoes
A Quantitative and Qualitative Study of Food Loss in Glasshouse-Grown Tomatoes Open
Reducing food loss and waste (FLW) is one strategy to limit the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Australian data suggest that primary production accounts for 31% of national FLW, but there are no comparable data in New Zealan…
View article: Mother and Infant Nutrition Investigation in New Zealand (MINI Project): Protocol for an Observational Longitudinal Cohort Study
Mother and Infant Nutrition Investigation in New Zealand (MINI Project): Protocol for an Observational Longitudinal Cohort Study Open
Background Thyroid dysfunction is associated with cognitive impairment, mood disturbance, and postnatal depression. Sufficient thyroid hormone synthesis requires adequate intake of iodine, selenium, and iron. Iodine deficiency was historic…
View article: Relationships between Dietary Patterns and Indices of Arterial Stiffness and Central Arterial Wave Reflection in 9–11-Year-Old Children
Relationships between Dietary Patterns and Indices of Arterial Stiffness and Central Arterial Wave Reflection in 9–11-Year-Old Children Open
Arterial stiffness is an important marker of vascular damage and a strong predictor of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Given that pathophysiological processes leading to an increased arterial stiffness begin during childhood, the aim of thi…
View article: A Practical Kitchen-Based Validation of the Food Skills Section of a Food Literacy Questionnaire for 9–10 Year Old Children
A Practical Kitchen-Based Validation of the Food Skills Section of a Food Literacy Questionnaire for 9–10 Year Old Children Open
OBJECTIVES: Food skills are complex, and questionnaire items are often an oversimplification, however, the use of such items would be strengthened if questionnaire scores were shown to predict directly-measured abilities. This study was a …
View article: The Association between Parent Diet Quality and Child Dietary Patterns in Nine- to Eleven-Year-Old Children from Dunedin, New Zealand
The Association between Parent Diet Quality and Child Dietary Patterns in Nine- to Eleven-Year-Old Children from Dunedin, New Zealand Open
Previous research investigating the relationship between parents’ and children’s diets has focused on single foods or nutrients, and not on global diet, which may be more important for good health. The aim of the study was to investigate t…
View article: Adequate Iodine Intake among Young Adults in Jiangsu Province, China Despite a Medium Iodine Knowledge Score
Adequate Iodine Intake among Young Adults in Jiangsu Province, China Despite a Medium Iodine Knowledge Score Open
Lack of iodine knowledge might be a risk factor for inadequate iodine intake in populations. Therefore, we aimed to determine the relationship between iodine knowledge and intake in young Chinese adults. A cross-sectional study was conduct…
View article: Relative Validity and Reproducibility of a Short Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Nutrient Intakes of New Zealand Adults
Relative Validity and Reproducibility of a Short Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Nutrient Intakes of New Zealand Adults Open
There is no recent validated short food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for use in New Zealand (NZ) adults. This study aimed to evaluate the relative validity and reproducibility of a short FFQ in free-living NZ adults aged 30–59 years. A 57…
View article: Comparison of 24-h Diet Records, 24-h Urine, and Duplicate Diets for Estimating Dietary Intakes of Potassium, Sodium, and Iodine in Children
Comparison of 24-h Diet Records, 24-h Urine, and Duplicate Diets for Estimating Dietary Intakes of Potassium, Sodium, and Iodine in Children Open
Accurately estimating nutrient intake can be challenging, yet it is important for informing policy. This cross-sectional validation study compared the use of three methods for estimating the intake of sodium, potassium, and iodine in child…
View article: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 24-h urinary output of children and adolescents: impact on the assessment of iodine status using urinary biomarkers
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 24-h urinary output of children and adolescents: impact on the assessment of iodine status using urinary biomarkers Open
Purpose Urinary iodine concentration (UIC (μg/ml) from spot urine samples collected from school-aged children is used to determine the iodine status of populations. Some studies further extrapolate UIC to represent daily iodine intake, bas…
View article: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study of Retail Food Waste in New Zealand
A Quantitative and Qualitative Study of Retail Food Waste in New Zealand Open
Background: An estimated one-third of the [...]