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View article: Cohort profile: the Maharashtra Anaemia Study 3 (MAS 3)—a maternal-child cohort study up to age 18 years in India
Cohort profile: the Maharashtra Anaemia Study 3 (MAS 3)—a maternal-child cohort study up to age 18 years in India Open
Purpose The Maharashtra Anaemia Study 3 (MAS 3) aims to (1) Investigate the nutritional, environmental, and economic impacts on haemoglobin concentration/anaemia, (2) Identify the underlying micronutrient causes of anaemia and (3) Investig…
View article: Dietary micronutrients in the wake of COVID-19: an appraisal of evidence with a focus on high-risk groups and preventative healthcare
Dietary micronutrients in the wake of COVID-19: an appraisal of evidence with a focus on high-risk groups and preventative healthcare Open
Existing micronutrient deficiencies, even if only a single micronutrient, can impair immune function and increase susceptibility to infectious disease. Certain population groups are more likely to have micronutrient deficiencies, while cer…
View article: Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 virus/COVID-19 disease
Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 virus/COVID-19 disease Open
The spread of novel SARS-CoV-2 virus, and the disease COVID-19 that is caused by SARS-CoV-2, continues apace. Saving lives and slowing the worldwide pandemic remain of utmost importance to everyone: the public, healthcare professionals, sc…
View article: Assessing the Impact of Nutrition Workshops on Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) in Uttarakhand
Assessing the Impact of Nutrition Workshops on Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) in Uttarakhand Open
This study evaluates the impact of a nutrition education intervention on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of individuals in Uttarakhand, India. It involved key community stakeholders, including Aanganwadi workers (AWWs), membe…
View article: The impact of (poly)phenol-rich foods and extracts on flow-mediated dilation (FMD): a narrative review
The impact of (poly)phenol-rich foods and extracts on flow-mediated dilation (FMD): a narrative review Open
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with endothelial dysfunction as a key precursor.
View article: Development and Validation of Instruments to Assess Competencies and Knowledge in Sustainability in Nutrition Students
Development and Validation of Instruments to Assess Competencies and Knowledge in Sustainability in Nutrition Students Open
Objective: The article presents a methodology for the design and validation of two assessment instruments: one focused on competency development and the other on knowledge acquisition on sustainability, aimed at nutrition students from a M…
View article: COVID-19’s impact on food environment in the Indian states of Telangana, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Punjab: a descriptive qualitative study to build further research in India’s food environment resilience building
COVID-19’s impact on food environment in the Indian states of Telangana, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Punjab: a descriptive qualitative study to build further research in India’s food environment resilience building Open
Background and aim Globally, COVID-19 has had a profound impact on food and nutrition security. This paper aims to gather the perspective from Transforming India’s Green Revolution by Research and Empowerment for Sustainable food Supplies …
View article: Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice
Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice Open
Background Malnutrition continues to impact healthcare outcomes, quality of life and costs to healthcare systems. The implementation of nutrition care in healthcare practice may improve health outcomes for patients and the community. This …
View article: Establishing consensus on nutrition competencies for medicine: a Delphi study
Establishing consensus on nutrition competencies for medicine: a Delphi study Open
Background Significant research, regulatory bodies and even governmental resolutions have identified meaningful nutrition education for medical and other healthcare professionals as a priority. Doctors are well placed to provide nutrition …
View article: Aligning Santal Tribe Menu Templates with EAT-Lancet Commission’s Dietary Guidelines for Sustainable and Healthy Diets: A Comparative Analysis
Aligning Santal Tribe Menu Templates with EAT-Lancet Commission’s Dietary Guidelines for Sustainable and Healthy Diets: A Comparative Analysis Open
Background: In the context of global shifts in food systems, this paper explores the unique dietary practices of the Santal tribe, an indigenous group in eastern India, to understand the health, nutrition, and sustainability aspects of the…
View article: Nutrition and Food Literacy: Framing the Challenges to Health Communication
Nutrition and Food Literacy: Framing the Challenges to Health Communication Open
Nutrition and food literacy are two important concepts that are often used interchangeably, but they are not synonymous. Nutrition refers to the study of how food affects the body, while food literacy refers to the knowledge, skills, and a…
View article: Improving the assessment of older adult’s nutrition in primary care: recommendations for a proactive, patient-centred and aetiology approach
Improving the assessment of older adult’s nutrition in primary care: recommendations for a proactive, patient-centred and aetiology approach Open
BACKGROUND The nature of the problem The UK has an ageing population, with the greatest increase in those aged over 85. While most will have long periods of good health, many will live with long- term conditions, and some will become frail…
View article: An evaluation of nasogastric (NG) tube removal practices and nutritional intake parameters in an acute neurosurgical population: The development of an NG Transition Feeding Protocol
An evaluation of nasogastric (NG) tube removal practices and nutritional intake parameters in an acute neurosurgical population: The development of an NG Transition Feeding Protocol Open
Background As a result of the complex nature of neurosurgical patients, nasogastric (NG) tube feeding is often implemented for patients who are unable to consume adequate oral intake. During recovery, patients on enteral nutrition (EN) are…
View article: Do markers of adiposity and glycaemia mediate the association between low carbohydrate diet and cardiovascular risk factors: findings from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) 2008–2016
Do markers of adiposity and glycaemia mediate the association between low carbohydrate diet and cardiovascular risk factors: findings from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) 2008–2016 Open
Objectives To examine the associations between low carbohydrate diet (LCD) and conventional cardiovascular risk factors and investigate whether these associations are mediated by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and haemoglo…
View article: Need for a nutrition-specific scientific paradigm for research quality improvement
Need for a nutrition-specific scientific paradigm for research quality improvement Open
Nutrition science has been criticised for its methodology, apparently contradictory findings and generating controversy rather than consensus. However, while certain critiques of the field are valid and informative for developing a more co…
View article: 21 Enhancing clinical nutrition literacy amongst medical doctors and students using online nutrition education and action research project (NELICO*): a pilot study in China
21 Enhancing clinical nutrition literacy amongst medical doctors and students using online nutrition education and action research project (NELICO*): a pilot study in China Open
Background Nutrition is crucial for promoting both good health and overall life quality, and health professionals play an extremely relevant part in helping patients achieve both. However, research suggests that health professionals' train…
View article: 2 Empowering global nutrition with digital technology – a food systems perspective
2 Empowering global nutrition with digital technology – a food systems perspective Open
Modern food systems operate on a global scale, and many countries depend on imported food to feed their populations. The proportion of people eating according to their traditional dietary patterns is declining in most continents, with che…
View article: 19 The mobile teaching kitchen initiative: a case study from Delhi, India
19 The mobile teaching kitchen initiative: a case study from Delhi, India Open
Background NNEdPro and 'Vertiver' collaborated on adapting the Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) Initiative to educate and empower women (in East Delhi) in nutrition education and build a better future for themselves and their communities. Ver…
View article: 10 Developing methods to investigate potential useful ‘side effects’ of the mobile teaching kitchen: exploring language and cognition
10 Developing methods to investigate potential useful ‘side effects’ of the mobile teaching kitchen: exploring language and cognition Open
Background Teaching kitchens may have impacts beyond the fields of nutrition and health. Depending on the model of delivery, they may depend upon participants' cognitive and linguistic skills for success. The NNEdPro Mobile Teaching Kitche…
View article: 4 The mediated effects of adiposity and glycaemia on low carbohydrate diets and markers of CVD risk: findings from the UK national diet and nutrition survey (NDNS) 2008–2016
4 The mediated effects of adiposity and glycaemia on low carbohydrate diets and markers of CVD risk: findings from the UK national diet and nutrition survey (NDNS) 2008–2016 Open
Background Lower total carbohydrate intakes could have beneficial effects on cardiometabolic risk markers. However, the effects of low carbohydrate diets (LCD) on lipid markers and clinical end-points remain largely unknown. This study aim…
View article: 1 Empowering global nutrition with digital technology – a health systems perspective
1 Empowering global nutrition with digital technology – a health systems perspective Open
Advances in digital technologies impact several aspects of nutrition and healthcare science and practice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the NNEdPro Nutrition and COVID-19 task force, supported by the BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health jo…
View article: 18 Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice
18 Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice Open
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View article: 2 Addressing nutritional gaps and suggesting a practical framework to reduce the risk of malnutrition and improve nutrition security in santhal tribal communities in India
2 Addressing nutritional gaps and suggesting a practical framework to reduce the risk of malnutrition and improve nutrition security in santhal tribal communities in India Open
Background The double burden of malnutrition is a growing problem, which is disproportionately represented across the Indian population, with undernutrition dominating rural areas. This study aimed to identify nutritional gaps in tradition…
View article: 17 An evaluation of NG removal practices and nutritional Intake parameters in an acute neurosurgical population – the development of an NG transition feeding protocol
17 An evaluation of NG removal practices and nutritional Intake parameters in an acute neurosurgical population – the development of an NG transition feeding protocol Open
Background Due to the complex nature of neurosurgical patients, nasogastric (NG) tube feeding is often implemented to provide nutrition for patients unable to consume adequate oral intake. During recovery patients on enteral nutrition (EN)…
View article: 3 Empowering global nutrition with digital technology – practical implementation in clinical practice and research
3 Empowering global nutrition with digital technology – practical implementation in clinical practice and research Open
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