Econutrition, brown and beige fat tissue and obesity
Author:Kelei Li, Chunxiao Liu, Mark L Wahlqvist, Duo Li
Keywords:diet, brown fat tissue, energy metabolism, obesity, overweight
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Obesity is caused by excessive fat accumulation or abnormal fat distribution and
has become one of the biggest health challenges worldwide. Considering the high thermogenic ability of brown
fat tissue (BAT) and the plasticity of fat tissue, to induce the browning of white fat tissue (WAT), so increasing
BAT activity provides an attractive option for the prevention and resolution of obesity. The aim of the present
narrative review was to understand the relationship betw
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):668-680.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0001
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Dietary camellia (Camellia oleifera Abel) seed oil in
traditional Chinese cooking for high-risk cardiovascular
disease: A three-arm double-blind randomized
controlled feeding trial protocol
Author:Min-Yu Wu, Ju-Sheng Zheng, Li-Rong Shen
Keywords:Camellia seed oil, cardiovascular risk factors, three-arm double-blind randomized controlled feeding trial,
traditional Chinese cooking, high risk of cardiovascular disease
Abstract:Background and Objectives: As the Chinese economy has developed, dietary patterns have modernized, thereby increasing the incidence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Many observational studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet based on olive oil is associated with a decreased incidence of CVD. This article aims to study the possible effects of dietary models by using three edible oils: olive oil, camellia seed oil (CSO), and soybean oil. CSO has a fatty acid composit
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):751-762.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0010
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Associations between anthropometric parameters (body
mass index, waist circumference and waist to hip ratio) and newly diagnosed hyperuricemia in adults in Qingdao, China: A cross-sectional study
Author:Yun-yun Wang, Lin Li, Jing Cui, Fan Yin, Fan Yang,
Keywords:hyperuricemia, body mass index, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, obesity
Abstract:Background and Objectives: To evaluate the association between anthropometric parameter of obesity and newly diagnosed hyperuricemia (HUA) in a general Chinese population. Methods and Study Design: A population-based cross-sectional survey included 9 615 participants (3777 men and 5838 women) aged 35-74 years in 2006 and 2009 in Qingdao, China. The multivariate linear regression was used to assess the linear associations between anthropometric parameter of obesity [body mass index (BMI), waist c
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):763-770.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0011
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Association of dietary diversity with uterine fibroids among urban premenopausal women in Shijiazhuang, China: A cross-sectional study
Author:Meiqi Zhou, Yijing Zhai, Cuiju Wang, Tian Liu, Su
Keywords:uterine fibroids, premenopausal women, dietary diversity score, plant-based food variety score, Prime Diet Quality Score
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common neoplasm affecting reproductive-age women. The purpose of the present study is to explore the association between dietary diversity and risk of UFs in a cross-sectional study of urban premenopausal women. Methods and Study Design: A total of 248 urban premenopausal women with age of 20-45 were recruited in 3 randomly chosen hospitals in Shijiazhuang, China. Dietary diversity was assessed from food frequency intake data using d
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):771-781.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0012
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Community and individual iodine status assessment in premenopausal women in Shanxi, China: Repeated spot urine versus 24-hour urine
Author:Xiaomin Jia, Jie Liu, Wenwen Gu, Peng Zhang, Wendi
Keywords:iodine intake, repeated spot urine samples, UIC, 24h-UIE, individual iodine assessment
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Urinary iodine is an essential index of iodine nutrition evaluation. To establish the number of repeated spot urine collections necessary to reflect individual iodine status over 2 months and assess its feasibility to serve as an independent indicator of individual iodine status. Methods and Study Design: We performed a longitudinal, 2-months study from May to June in 2015 of 23 apparently healthy Chinese women aged 18 to 44 (32±9) y. Spot urine samples were collected
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):782-788.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0013
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Thyroid structure, function and iodine status by pregnancy trimester in Harbin, China
Author:Min Guo, Ze Yu, Jinlai Yao, Huaiqiu Cai, Xiaohui S
Keywords:pregnancy, thyroid, structure, function, urine iodine concentration
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Thyroid disease in pregnancy can have devastating effect on the fetus. In Harbin, China, there is insufficient knowledge about the incidence of and contributing factors to thyroid disease in pregnancy. This study investigates whether urine iodine concentration (UIC), as a proxy for iodine intake, affects the thyroid structure and/or function during each trimester. Methods and Study Design: Data of 24000 pre-pregnant women were collected from January 2017 to August 2019
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):789-794.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0014
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Birth anthropometry from a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka: Differs from the WHO growth standards
Author:Marianne Nishani Lucas, Pulani Lanerolle, Upul Sen
Keywords:birth anthropometry, WHO growth standards, Sri Lanka, infant nutrition, parental height
Abstract:Background and Objectives: The nutritional status of infants is assessed using the WHO growth references, based on the Multicenter Growth Reference Study (MGRS) in many countries including Sri Lanka. Birth parameters define infant growth curves. The aim of this study was to compare the birth anthropometric data of a healthy population of babies born in Colombo, Sri Lanka with the WHO MGRS birth data and determine its suitability for assessment of growth in this population. Methods and Study Desi
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):795-802.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0015
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Dynamic changes in blood amino acid concentrations in preterm infants in different nutritional periods
Author:Danyang Liu, Li Wang, Haiqing Shen, Lianshu Han, Y
Keywords:preterm infant, nutrition, amino acid, mass spectrometry, metabolism
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Neonatal nutrition is critical for the growth and development of preterm infants. Dynamic changes in the amino acid profiles in preterm infants of different gestational ages and in different nutritional periods were investigated. Methods and Study Design: Premature infants who received parenteral nutrition support after birth were enrolled and divided into four groups based on their gestational ages. Blood samples were collected as a dried blood spot before nutritional
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):803-812.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0016
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Association between milk consumption and the nutritional status of poor rural Chinese students in 2016
Author:Xiaofan Zhang, Li Li, Juan Xu, Peipei Xu, Titi Yan
Keywords:milk consumption, poor rural areas, student nutrition improvement, China, nutritional status
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Milk promotes the growth of children’s height. However, the relationship between milk consumption and anemia or obesity remain unclear. We explored the association between milk consumption and the nutritional status of poor rural Chinese students, including anemia, height, weight, malnutrition, and overweight/obesity. Methods and Study Design: A total of 22,315 students aged 8–16 years were recruited. The frequency of milk consumption and other information were investi
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):813-820.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0017
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Association between dietary pattern and the risk of type
2 diabetes mellitus in Zhejiang Province, China: A case-control study
Author:Mei Fang, Zhe-Fang Hu, Li-Jun Feng
Keywords:nutrient intake, type 2 diabetes mellitus, case-control study, nutrition education, life quality
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Diet is a modifiable risk factor of T2DM with the potential to improve the patients’ quality of life. The diet–diabetes relationship has received considerable attention in past decades. This study describes dietary intake of nutrients in a matched case-control study of adults with and without T2DM. Methods and Study Design: Dietary nutrient intake was evaluated by semi-quantitative FFQ and biochemical indexes were studied in enrolled 207 participants with T2DM (diabete
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):821-826.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0018
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Dietary and serum selenium in coronary heart disease and all-cause mortality: An international perspective
Author:Baoming Xie, Jinhuan Wang, Jingyuan Zhang, Miaomia
Keywords: dietary selenium, serum selenium, coronary heart disease, all-cause mortality, NHANES
Abstract:Background and Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore the associations of dietary selenium and serum selenium concentration with coronary heart disease (CHD) prevalence and all-cause mortality among participants in United States. Methods and Study Design: Using data collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2006, 17867 individuals were included. Logistic regression analyses were used to explore the associations between dietary selenium inta
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):827-838.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0019
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Enteral nutrition bibliometry from 2010 to 2019
Author:Xiaolin Li, Li Wang, Bin Zhao, Dan Mei, Jiandong J
Keywords:enteral nutrition, bibliometry, visualization analysis, developing trends, research hotspots
Abstract:Background and Objectives: This study aimed to describe and analyze the research outputs on enteral nutrition, which is the administration of food through the gastrointestinal tract for nutrition maintenance. Methods and Study Design: We searched the Web of Science Core Collection database for original publications on enteral nutrition research from 2010 to 2019. HistCite and VOSviewer software were used for analysis and visualization of the publication outputs, journals, institutions, keywords,
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):681-689.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0002
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Correlation of serum vitamin D with lipid profiles in middle-aged and elderly Chinese individuals
Author:Conghui Guan, Songbo Fu, Donghu Zhen, Xuehong Li,
Keywords:Vitamin D deficiency, lipid profiles, cross-sectional study, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, northwest China
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Deficiency of vitamin D has been associated with various health conditions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the associations between the serum 25OHD concentration and lipid profiles in Chinese individuals. Methods and Study Design: Serum 25OHD and lipid profiles were obtained for a cross sectional sample of 10100 individuals aged 40-75 years from Lanzhou city, which is located in western China. Linear-by-linear association, partial correlation analysis and mu
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):839-845.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0020
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Total folate, natural folate and synthetic folic acid intake associations with adult depressive symptoms
Author:Liwen Zheng, Xiaohui Yu, Wenjie Jiang, Dongfeng Zh
Keywords:depressive symptoms, folate, NHANES, synthetic folic acid, natural folate
Abstract:Background and Objectives: In the United States, synthetic folic acid has become an important source of folate in the era of mandatory folic acid fortification. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between total folate, natural folate and synthetic folic acid intakes and depressive symptoms among US adults. Methods and Study Design: Cross-sectional data was collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2016. Dietary data were obtained through two 24-h
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):846-855.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0021
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Weight and cardiometabolic risk among adolescents in Agano city, Japan: NICE EVIDENCE Study-Agano 1
Author:Sakiko Yoshizawa Morikawa, Kazuya Fujihara, Yasuna
Keywords:overweight, underweight, blood pressure, lipids, glycated hemoglobin A1c
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Pediatric obesity is associated with clustered cardiometabolic risk and the future incidence of cardiovascular disease. However, few studies have determined the effect of pediatric obesity in Asia, where obesity is less common than in Western countries. We aimed to clarify whether weight status including underweight and slightly overweight is associated with metabolic risk factors in Japanese adolescents. Methods and Study Design: We performed a cross-sectional analysi
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):856-866.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0022
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Food consumption and mild cognitive impairment in Qingdao rural elderly: A cross-sectional study
Author:Rui Xu, Tianlin Gao, Jing Cai, Huaqi Zhang, Han Zh
Keywords:diet, food habits, mild cognitive impairment, elderly, cross-sectional study
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Diet plays a crucial role in cognition. Mild cognitive impairment has a high prevalence in rural elderly people. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between diet and mild cognitive impairment among rural elderly people in China. The study evaluated the association between diet and the risk of mild cognitive impairment among them. Methods and Study Design: In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 1262 participants (≥65 years) living in rural Qingda
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):867-875.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0023
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Development of a tool for food literacy assessment for
young adults: findings from a Korean validation study
Author:Yeseul Na, Mi Sook Cho
Keywords:food literacy, tool development, factor analysis, food choice, dietary behavior
Abstract:Background and Objectives: There is little research on the development and validation of measurement tools to evaluate integrative concepts of food literacy; however, this is a growing research area. Methods and Study Design: A food literacy measurement tool for young Korean adults was developed in three phases: (1) tool development and content validation using the Delphi method (2) pilot testing (n=108) and (3) confirmatory study (n=435) and internal consistency using Cronbach’s α and the test-
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):876-882.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0024
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Takeaway food in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China: Composition and nutritional value
Author:Jianwei Ren, Xinyue Luo, Xuan Zhao, Weiqing Yang,
Keywords:takeaway meals, nutritional value, nutritional composition, China, nutritional evaluation
Abstract:Background and Objectives: The popularity of takeaway has caused health problems. To analyse the basic nutrients and composition of popular takeaway meals in Chengdu, China. Methods and Study Design: We randomly collected 105 takeaway meals from takeaway platforms. The quality of ingredients such as grains, vegetables, and meat were assessed and weighed. The samples were then homogenised, and the nutrients were detected following the AOAC Official Methods of Analysis. Results: Compared with Chin
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):883-898.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0025
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Long-term impact of fistula status on growth and
anemia in infants with congenital anorectal
malformations
Author:Zhongmin Gao, Benjuan Ying, Lin Kong, Yongfang Liu
Keywords:congenital anorectal malformation, growth, infant, anemia
Abstract:Background and Objectives: To evaluate the impacts of fistula status over 12 months on growth and development and anemia in infants with anorectal malformation (ARM) and to analyze the effects of comorbidities.
Methods and Study Design: The ARM group included infants who suffered from ARM and underwent three
operations including colostomy, anoplasty (group A) and fistula closure (group B). The normal group included
infants aged approximately 6 months and 12 months who were classified as groups C
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):690-695.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0003
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Efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid in nonalcoholic fatty
liver disease: An updated meta-analysis of randomized
controlled trials
Author:Wenyue Zhang, Yao Tang, Juan Huang, Huaidong Hu
Keywords:ursodeoxycholic acid, nonalcoholic fatty liver, alanine aminotransferase, meta-analysis, randomized
controlled trial
Abstract:Background and Objectives: The role of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is not well-defined. In this meta-analysis, we analyzed the efficacy of UDCA for the treatment of NAFLD. Methods and Study Design: We searched the Web of Science, Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane library databases for relevant studies published before September 1, 2019. The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effectiveness of UDCA in NAFLD were selected and examined by
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):696-705.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0004
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Nutritional statuses before and after chemotherapy
predict the prognosis of Chinese patients after
gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Author:Ping Wu, Renjia Du, Yun Yu, Feiyang Tao, Xiaosong
Keywords:nutritional status, gastric cancer, surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy, prognosis
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Nutritional parameters may predict the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer. This study investigated whether changes in nutritional parameters before and after chemotherapy were associated with survival among patients who underwent gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Methods and Study Design: We retrospectively reviewed data from 77 Chinese patients who had undergone gastrectomy for stage III gastric cancer at a single center. Laboratory data from before and after che
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):706-711.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0005
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Association of nutritional status with osteoporosis,
sarcopenia, and cognitive impairment in patients on
hemodialysis
Author:Heeryong Lee, Kipyo Kim, Jeongmyung Ahn, Dong Ryeo
Keywords:malnutrition, sarcopenia, osteoporosis, hemodialysis, cognitive impairment
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Inadequate nutrition in patients on hemodialysis causes various complications. This study aimed to investigate the association between nutritional status and risk of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and cognitive impairment in patients on hemodialysis. Methods and Study Design: We enrolled 131 older patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Geriatric Nutrition Risk Index (GNRI) was used to assess nutritional status. Patients were divided into quartile groups according to the GNRI
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):712-723.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0006
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Sarcopenia associated with 90-day readmission and
overall survival after abdominal trauma
Author:Fengchan Xi, Shanjun Tan, Tao Gao, Weiwei Ding, Yu
Keywords: sarcopenia, skeletal muscle index, readmissions, trauma
Abstract:Background and Objectives: It is widely recognized that sarcopenia increases postoperative complications in trauma patients. However, the effects on prognosis remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of sarcopenia on 90-day readmission and overall survival (OS) in abdominal trauma patients. Methods and Study Design: 485 consecutive patients who underwent abdominal surgery after trauma in our institution were enrolled. Sarcopenia was diagnosed with low muscle mass and low muscle st
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):724-731.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0007
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Effect of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on
immune responses in Indonesian pre-schoolers
Author:Martha Irene Kartasurya, Geoffrey C Marks, Faruk A
Keywords:zinc, vitamin A, supplementation, immune response, preschool children
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Vitamin A and zinc are interrelated, but the effects of zinc on vitamin A supplementation on morbidity are inconsistent and not well understood. We investigated the effects of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on immune responses in Indonesian pre-schoolers. Methods and Study Design: In a twostage study design, 826 children (2-5year old) were randomly assigned to receive daily zinc supplement (10 mg) or placebo for 4 months. At 2 months, both groups received a 200,000
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):732-742.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0008
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The benefits of a novel chicken-based oral nutritional
supplement for older adults: A double-blind randomized
controlled trial
Author:Prasert Assantachai, Pipop Jirapinyo, Narumon Dens
Keywords:chicken-based, oral nutritional supplement, older adults, gait speed, bone marker
Abstract:Background and Objectives: A considerable proportion of older adults are lactose intolerant. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical safety, efficacy, and tolerability of a chicken-based oral nutritional supplement (ONS). Methods and Study Design: Double-blind randomized controlled trial. Subjects in the intervention group received chicken-based ONS, and those in the control group received a similarly flavored oral fluid placebo. All subjects were followed-up every two months for a
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):743-750.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0009
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