Research Keyword: dietary assessment

Advancing Nutritional Science: Contemporary Perspectives on Diet’s Role in Metabolic Health and Disease Prevention

This research collection shows how what we eat significantly impacts our metabolic health and ability to prevent diseases. Key findings include that eating more vegetables helps prevent metabolic syndrome in older adults, and certain dietary patterns combined with regular exercise reduce disease risk in young adults. The research also highlights the benefits of natural compounds like inulin and royal jelly for managing metabolic disorders, while emphasizing the importance of personalized nutrition approaches for rare conditions.

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Forty Years After Chernobyl: Radiocaesium in Wild Edible Mushrooms from North-Eastern Poland and Its Relevance for Dietary Exposure and Food Safety

Researchers tested wild mushrooms from forests in Poland to see if they contained dangerous radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. They measured radioactive cesium and potassium in 230 mushroom samples from 19 different species and compared them to soil samples. Good news: all the mushrooms were safe to eat according to food safety standards, with radiation levels below the legal limits. The study shows that mushrooms can be good indicators of how much radiation remains in forest environments.

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A cross-sectional study of the association between plant-based diet indices and kidney stones among Iranian adults

A study of nearly 10,000 Iranian adults found that people who followed a plant-based diet had a higher risk of developing kidney stones. However, the quality of plant-based eating did not matter—neither healthful nor unhealthful plant-based diets changed the risk significantly. This suggests that while plant-based diets are generally healthy, people at risk for kidney stones should ensure adequate calcium intake and proper hydration.

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Long-Term Food Variety and Dietary Patterns Are Associated with Frailty among Chinese Older Adults: A Cohort Study Based on CLHLS from 2014 to 2018

This study found that older Chinese adults who maintained a varied diet over four years had significantly lower rates of frailty compared to those with limited food variety. Two specific eating patterns were particularly beneficial: one including eggs, beans, pickles and some sugar, and another rich in fruits, vegetables, meat and fish. The findings suggest that encouraging elderly people to eat a diverse range of foods consistently over time may help prevent frailty and maintain better health in later life.

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