Check out our latest editorial on Advancing Systems-Based Dietetic Practice! Authors Angela Tagtow and Erin Bergquist share how to apply systems thinking and how it can be integrated into research, education, practice, and policy: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The April Issue of JHND is out now! This issue includes a collection of the latest research covering systems-based research, malnutrition, diabetes care, eating behaviours and much more! Check out the papers included: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1365277x...
Can mindful eating reduce eating disorder risk? First author Oznur Aydin (Hacettepe University) and the research team found higher levels of mindful eating was linked with a lower risk of eating disorders, depression & BMI. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Work in type 2 diabetes care? This systematic review by Niamh Creevy & Ruth Boocock (Teesside University) shares 3 key areas to address #FoodInsecurity in #Type2Diabetes: organisational support, empathy + trust & collaboration with community. Available via #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What shapes nutrition recovery after critical illness? Josephine Dudzik (New York Uni) + research team interviewed 15 critical illness survivors & found complex barriers like physical, psychological & care gaps impacted recovery, while family support & services helped: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What motivates people to go plant-based? 🌱🥗 Linda Smillie (University of Canberra) and the research team found ethical, environmental, health & personal reasons drive vegan diets, while social and cultural pressures impact adherence.
Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Do eggs support cognitive health? 🥚🧠 A team of Chinese researchers found ~ 1 egg (50g) per day was linked with lower risk of cognitive decline, with a U-shaped relationship suggesting moderation matters. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
#HealthyAgeing #Egg #CognitiveHealth
What tools are used to measure dietary intake in Brazil? A systematic review by researchers from Federal Uni of Rio Grande do Norte found 69 papers on Food Frequency Questionnaires from across the country for different population groups.
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How does resilience shape breastfeeding decisions? Researchers from Old Dominion University interviewed mothers in a nutrition program & found that resilience was a key factor when considering to sustain breastfeeding or switch to infant formula. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
How are sustainable food systems taught in Canadian dietetic programs? 🌱🎓 Jessica Wegener @torontomet.bsky.social + team found strong support from educators, but content was often limited to one course and needs to be applied in a scaffolded approach to learning. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
How common is vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy across sub-Saharan Africa? ☀️🤰 Researchers from University of Gondar reviewed 30 studies (inc. 6800+ women) and found ~35% of pregnant women were vitamin D deficient.
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Are middle-aged endurance athletes meeting their nutrition needs? 🏃♂️🥗 Julia Totosy de Zepetnek @uregina.bsky.social + research team found athletes fell short on carb intake, fat-soluble vitamins, Vit B9, calcium, potassium and magnesium. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What shapes employability for Irish nutrition science graduates? @sarahodonovan.bsky.social & @lisryan.bsky.social from @atu-ie.bsky.social interviewed 42 graduates and found work/life experience, degree knowledge & transferable skills were key. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What do women think about food insecurity screening in antenatal care? Julia Zinga (Royal Women’s Hospital & @deakinuniversity.bsky.social) + research team found they expect & accept screening with food insecure women preferring when they don’t have to initiate disclosure. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Does diet quality influence outcomes in COPD? Researchers from Deyang People's Hospital in China analysed data from 1300 COPD patients and found those with better diet quality and a lower intake of inflammatory foods had a 27% lower mortality risk.
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What influences adherence to time-restricted eating? ⏱️🥗 Nenette Caceres (Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre) + team found that participants following an 8-hr eating window reported it to be manageable but addressing routines, social life & motivation supported sustainability: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Does pre-stroke malnutrition affect thrombectomy outcomes and mortality risk? Ghil Schwarz (Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguardia) + research team found >40% of patients were at risk of malnutrition which independently predicted 90-day mortality: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Does what we eat at night affect sleep quality? First author Larissa de Lima Soares (Federal University of Alagoas) found having ultra-processed foods, caffeine or alcohol close to bedtime + more screen time & higher BMI, was linked to poorer sleep. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What do adults living with obesity value in primary care dietetic treatment? First author Annemieke Van de Riet (Wageningen University) + team uncovered the importance of personalised care, clinician attitude & communication + practical tools: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Is a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) safe and effective before colorectal cancer surgery? Rainbow Lai (Logan Hospital) + research team, found 2/3 of patients following a dietitian-led VLCD lost >3% of their body weight pre-surgery with no adverse effects reported: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
How useful are dietary assessment activities in engaging undergraduate nutrition students? First author Jamshed Arslan (Salim Habib University) + team found > 80% students preferred MyFitnessPal and the activity increased dietary awareness and interest in eating habits. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What are the experiences of dietitians working in palliative care in Norway? Gro Trae (Frambu Foundation & Oslo Metropolitan Uni) + team uncovered nutrition management with a MDT was key, as are organisational structures and relationships with a child’s family. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What influences plate waste in hospitals? First author, Samia Sfeir (Griffth University) and the research team found plate waste was lower when meals met temperature targets and patients reported a positive food experience. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
When it comes to nutrition interventions for children & teens with osteosarcoma, Laura Sealy & Raquel Revuelta-Iniesta (University of Exeter) + team found limited evidence & a wide variation in practice, highlighting the need for evidence-based guidelines. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
For those with liver disease, what is the likelihood that they also experience food insecurity? First author Rachel Howarth (Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre) + team found 26% of patients experienced food insecurity, particularly MASLD, ArLD & cirrhosis: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What is it like to live with both food insecurity & chronic illness in the South Bronx? Sameena Ashar (Fordham University) + team uncovered that participants wanted a better structured food assistance program that accounts for both financial & health impacts: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Do patients feel supported in weight management services? Led by Jordan Everitt & Amanda Squire (Cardiff Metropolitan University), the team found that peer support and positive group dynamics enhanced their experience and reduced isolation for some. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Do omega-3s from fish support healthy ageing? 🐟🧠 Researchers from Uni of Peloponnese found it was linked to fewer depressive symptoms, better cognition, healthier ageing & a lower likelihood of long-COVID symptoms. Read more via JHND #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What role do public health nutritionists have in reducing food waste? Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences highlight nutritionists' role in education, developing data-driven solutions and building collaborations to drive policy change. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What are employment outcomes like for Irish dietetic graduates? 🎓 Shane O’Connor (University of Limerick) + research team found most graduates start in hospital dietetics, with community & non-dietetic roles also common. Read more via #OpenAccess on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
