Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
RDN Training
October 30, 2015
Strengthening Human Milk Banking Systems through an Integrated Approach: A Global Perspective
The provision of donor human milk has been shown to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality of vulnerable infants both in the US and globally and is recommended as the next best option when a mother’s own milk is unavailable. Scale-up of human milk banks has been hindered, however, by the absence of an appropriate model…
August 21, 2015
Demographic, Physical, and Behavioral Characteristics Associated with TV Parenting Practices Among Latino Parents of Preschool-Aged Children
Latino children are disproportionately affected by obesity. Television (TV) viewing is linked with childhood obesity, decreased physical activity levels, and increased sedentary time. Valkenburg’s TV Parenting Practices (TVPP) scale characterizes parental mediation of children’s TV viewing. This study assesses what social, cultural, and demographic variables are associated with TVPP in a population of Latino parents…
Compliance With an Intense Dietary Intervention and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is considered to be one of the primary causes of premature illness and death in most countries, making the projected increase in prevalence a significant public health concern. A strong association between adiposity, diet, and both insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction has long been recognized. A randomized, controlled dietary intervention trial…
March 21, 2015
The Association between Baseline Fructose Consumption and Baseline Biomarkers of Inflammation in a Randomized Controlled Feeding Trial
High fructose intake, especially through sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, has been associated with increased risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cancer. Biomarkers of inflammation are useful indicators of low-grade chronic inflammation caused by chronic diseases. The objective of this study was to examine the association between baseline…
March 20, 2015
Restaurant Response to the San Francisco Toy Ordinance: Changes in Toy Marketing and Children’s Menu Options
On December 1, 2011, San Francisco, CA became the first US city to pass the Healthy Food Incentives Ordinance, which prohibits fast food restaurants from giving away free toys or other incentives in combination with the purchase of a children’s meal unless it meets minimal nutrition criteria. Restaurants were given a year to comply with…
December 12, 2014
The Cost of Healthy Foods in Seattle, WA: Price Trends from 2004-2014
The issues surrounding the cost of healthy foods have emerged as a significant barrier to improving dietary habits, especially for individuals and families of low socioeconomic status. Earlier reports have found that nutrient-dense, low energy-density foods have increased in price at a more rapid rate compared to energy-dense, low nutrient-density food. This study seeks to…
Adherence to Micronutrient Supplementation in Bariatric Patients
Micronutrient deficiencies are key concerns after bariatric surgery. Routine supplementation of certain vitamins and minerals is a lifelong requirement following bariatric procedures to minimize the risks of nutritional deficiencies on health. However, little is known about bariatric patient adherence to postoperative supplementation. The aims of this study were to examine self-reported adherence to recommended micronutrient…
Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity in a Pediatric Population
In adult populations, the pathology of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is mainly related to obesity. In contrast, early studies in pediatric populations suggested adenoid and tonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) to be the main causes of OSAS in children, making adenotonsillectomy the first line of treatment. Early consensus was that, in contrast to adults, pediatric OSAS…
An Examination of Nutritional Outcomes from an Intensive Outpatient Pediatric Feeding Program for Children with Feeding Difficulties
Children with feeding disorders consume an insufficient volume or variety of food. This can compromise growth and development and the child may require enteral nutrition. Pediatric feeding disorders have complicated etiologies and require assessment from an interdisciplinary team to address all aspects of the child’s condition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the…
Effects of State and Federal Legislation on a Sample of Local Public School District Wellness Policy Scores over Time
School district wellness policies (SDWP) may provide guidance to schools seeking to improve and maintain healthy learning environments throughout the United States. State and federal legislation and regulations influence the creation, maintenance, and revision of local SDWP. The objectives of this study were to examine the strength and comprehensiveness of local SDWP content categories, the…
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