Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Author Podcast

Food Additives in Ultra-Processed Packaged Foods: An Examination of US Household Grocery Store Purchases Mar 13, 2023

Senior author Elizabeth K. Dunford, PhD, presents results of the first study to examine what US consumers are purchasing (Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel data from 2001 and 2019), rather than relying on reported food and beverage intake, to evaluate exposure to food additives in ultra-processed foods and associated adverse health risks. (10.1016/j.jand.2022.11.007)

Meal Skipping and Shorter Meal Intervals Are Associated with Increased Risk of All-Cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality among US Adults Nov 22, 2022

Lead author Yangbo Sun, MBBS, PhD, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, shares the results of a large prospective study of American adults 40 years old and older (NHANES). This research contributes much-needed evidence about the association between eating behaviors and mortality in the context of meal timing and duration of the daily prandial period. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2022.08.119)

Association of Food Insecurity and Food Addiction Symptoms: A Secondary Analysis of Two Samples of Low-Income Female Adults Sep 19, 2022

Lead author Lindsey Parnarouskis, MS, reviews a secondary analysis of data collected in two earlier studies: Maternal Adiposity, Metabolism and Stress (MAMAS) the Family Food Study (FFS). This new study found that women experiencing food insecurity and greater access to highly processed foods more frequently report symptoms of food addiction, such as compulsive eating of certain types of food, unsuccessful attempts to cut down and withdrawal symptoms. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2022.05.017)

Diet Quality in the United States Improved during the Great Recession and Deteriorated During Economic Recovery Apr 13, 2022

Annie Yu-An Chen, DDS, MS, Assistant Policy Researcher at RAND Corporation, discusses a new study that examined cyclical changes in American diet quality related to macroeconomic conditions. She and co-author Roland Sturm, PhD, Senior Economist at RAND Corporation, found that the American diet improved when unemployment peaked after the Great Recession, and then declined significantly. This was particularly true in 2011and 2012, a period with historically high unemployment rates in the United States. However, since recovery began in 2013, the quality of the American diet has declined and is now at a 20-year low. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2021.09.019)

Dietary Supplement Intake and Factors Associated with Increased Use in Preadolescent Endurance Runners Nov 17, 2021

Lead author Michelle Barrack and principal investigator Adam S. Tenforde discuss the first investigation into the prevalence of dietary supplement and sport food use in male and female middle school-aged runners. Researchers found that almost half the study participants used these products on two or more days a week during the prior year. Characteristics associated with supplement use included a prior bone stress injury, following a vegetarian diet and behaviors suggesting dietary restrictions such as losing weight and skipping meals. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2021.07.013)

Discrimination and safety concerns are barriers to accessing healthy food for food-insecure young adults Jul 19, 2021

Study lead Nicole Larson, PhD, MPH, RDN, talks about a University of Minnesota School of Public Health study that found one-third of emerging adults (18-29 years of age) surveyed experienced food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic and a disproportionately high prevalence of food insecurity and food insufficiency among those living with children and who identified as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color. The findings show an urgent need for research to address how the processes of racism that are embedded in the policies and practices of society and institutions are directly contributing to food insecurity. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2021.05.018)

Decreasing Trends in Heavy Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in the United States, 2003–2016 Sep 24, 2020

Authors: by Kelsey A. Vercammen, MSc, Alyssa J. Moran, ScD, RD, Mark J. Soto, MA, Lee Kennedy-Shaffer, PhD, and Sara N. Bleich, PhD Podcast: Lead author Kelsey A. Vercammen (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) talks about a new Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics study that shows the percentage of heavy sugar-sweetened beverage drinkers trended downwards in most demographic categories, but attention should be paid to several subgroups with high intake for whom trends are not decreasing. September 24, 2020 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.07.012)

Types and Amounts of Nonnutritive Sweeteners Purchased by US Households: A Comparison of 2002 and 2018 Nielsen Homescan Purchases Jul 29, 2020

Authors: Elizabeth K. Dunford, PhD; Donna R. Miles, PhD; Shu Wen Ng, PhD, and Barry Popkin, PhD Podcast: Reducing sugar consumption is an important public health strategy. Shu Wen Ng, PhD, discusses a new study from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that shows US household purchases of foods and beverages containing caloric sweeteners declined between 2002 and 2018 but increased for products with both caloric sweeteners and artificial sweeteners. July 29, 2020 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.04.022)

Added Sugars Intake among US Infants and Toddlers Nov 14, 2019

Authors:Authors: Kirsten A. Herrick, PhD, MSc, Cheryl D. Fryar, MSPH, Heather C. Hamner, PhD, MS, MPH, Sohyun Park, PhD, and Cynthia L. Ogden, PhD, MRP Podcast: Lead investigator Kirsten A. Herrick, PhD, MSc, highlights findings from the first study to look at trends in added sugars consumption by toddlers and infants. Nearly two-thirds of infants (61 percent) and almost all toddlers (98 percent) consumed added sugars in their average daily diets, primarily in the form of flavored yogurts (infants) and fruit drinks (toddlers). November 14, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2019.09.007)

Variations in Marginal Taste Perception by Body Mass Index Classification: A Randomized Controlled Trial Jul 30, 2019

Authors: Aaron C. Miller, PhD; Linnea A. Polgreen, PhD; Elena M. Segre, MD; and Philip M. Polgreen, MD, MPH Podcast: Linnea A. Polgreen, PhD, and Aaron C. Miller, PhD, discuss a new study from the University of Iowa that shows levels of satisfaction derived from food differ among adults who were normal-weight, overweight, and obese and that individuals with obesity get more satisfaction from their food. This quantification of satisfaction from food may help explain why some people eat more than others. July 30, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2019.05.018)

Fast Food Offerings in the United States in 1986, 1991, and 2016 Show Large Increases in Food Variety, Portion Size, Dietary Energy, and Selected Micronutrients Feb 27, 2019

Authors: Megan A. McCrory, PhD; Allen G Harbaugh, PhD; Sarah Appeadu, MS; and Susan B Roberts, PhD Video: Dr. Megan McCrory and colleagues present new insights on how fast food may be helping to fuel the continuing problem of obesity and related chronic conditions in the US. They examined changes over a 30-year period of menu items offered by 10 of the top fast-food restaurants. February 27, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.12.004)

Foods and Beverages Obtained at Worksites in the United States Jan 22, 2019

Authors: Stephen J. Onufrak, PhD, Hatidza Zaganjor, MPH, Liping Pan, MD, MPH, Seung Hee Lee-Kwan, PhD, Sohyun Park, PhD, and Diane M. Harris, PhD, MPH Podcast: What proportion of US adults obtain food at work, what foods do they obtain, and what is the dietary quality of these foods? Listen to results from a new study led by Stephen J. Onufrak, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January 22, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.11.011)

Caffeine Transiently Affects Food Intake at Breakfast Jul 25, 2018

Authors: Leah M. Panek-Shirley, PhD, Carol DeNysschen, PhD, RD, MPH, CDN, Erin O'Brien, and Jennifer L. Temple, PhD Video: Although after drinking a small amount of caffeine, study participants consumed 10 percent less at breakfast, this effect did not persist throughout the day and had no impact on their perceptions of their appetites. July 19, 2018 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.05.015)

Who Values Gluten-Free? Dietary Intake, Behaviors, and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Young Adults Who Value Gluten-Free Food Jun 21, 2018

Authors: Mary J. Christoph, PhD, MPH; Nicole Larson, PhD, MPH, RD; Katie C. Hootman, PhD, RD; Jonathan M. Miller, PhD; and Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD Video: New study finds that individuals who value gluten-free foods are more likely to engage in healthier eating habits but are also more likely to have unhealthy weight control behaviors. June 18, 2018 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.04.007)

Association between Dietary Energy Density and Obesity-Associated Cancer: Results from the Women's Health Initiative Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Cynthia A. Thomson, Tracy E. Crane, David O. Garcia, Betsy C. Wertheim, Melanie Hingle, Linda Snetselaar, Mridul Datta, Thomas Rohan, Erin LeBlanc, Rowan T. Chlebowski, and Lihong Qi Video: Researchers looked at dietary energy density (DED) in the diets of post-menopausal women using data from the Women's Health Initiative and discovered that consuming high DED foods was tied to a 10% increase in obesity-related cancer among normal weight women.(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.06.010)

Multivariate Analysis: Turning Data into Meaningful Results Oct 12, 2017

Author: Carol Koprowski, PhD, RDN Video: In this podcast, developed by JAND's Board of Editors Stats Team, Carol Koprowski, PhD, RDN, with the Institute of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research at the University of Southern California, discusses multivariate analysis and how it can be used to turn data into meaningful results.

Wasted Food, Wasted Nutrients: Nutrient Loss From Wasted Food in the US and Comparison to Gaps in Dietary Intake Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Marie L. Spiker, MSPH, RD, Hazel A.B. Hiza, PhD, RD, Sameer M. Siddiqi, BS, Roni A. Neff, PhD, ScM Video: Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future discuss the first study to demonstrate the substantial amount of nutrients, including many under-consumed nutrients, wasted due to food discarded at the retail and consumer levels of the U.S. food supply. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.03.015)

Incorporating the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Evidence Analysis Library (EAL) into the University of Idaho Coordinated Program in Dietetics Oct 12, 2017

Author: Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD In this podcast, Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD, shares her experience as an adjunct instructor at the University of Idaho, and the strategies used by the faculty of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics to introduce students to the Academy's Evidence Analysis Library. Gordon describes three examples: a nutrition intervention exercise, a case study, and a "scavenger hunt" in which students searched the Evidence Analysis Library and Nutrition Care Manual for specific information.(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.02.017)

Utilizing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Evidence Analysis Library (EAL) for a Health Science Research Project at Boise State University Oct 12, 2017

Author: Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD In 2016, Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD, served as mentor to a health sciences student's independent research project. Under Gordon's guidance, the student employed the Academy's Evidence Analysis Library methodology as the framework for her research. In this podcast, Gordon explains how the methodology was applied, starting with the initial concept, and through the execution, challenges, and final presentation at an undergraduate research conference.(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.02.017)

No Fat, No Sugar, No Salt,No Problem? Prevalence of "Low-Content" Nutrient Claims and Their Associations with the Nutritional Profile of Food and Beverage Purchases in the United States Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Lindsey Smith Taillie, PhD; Shu Wen Ng, PhD; Ya Xue, PhD; Emily A Busey, MPH, RDN, LDN; Matthew Harding, PhD Video: No fat, no sugar, no salt? What does it mean? A new study found that simply making a low-content claim on food packaging was not a reliable indicator of a product's actual nutritional quality and that these claims may give consumers a false sense of confidence about the healthfulness of their food.(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.01.011)

Visioning Report 2017: A Preferred Path Forward for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Jana R. Kicklighter, PhD, RDN, LD; Becky Dorner, RDN, LD, FAND; Anne Marie Hunter, PhD, RDN, LD, FADA; Marcy Kyle, RDN, LD, CDE, FAND; Melissa Pflugh Prescott, PhD, RDN; Susan Roberts, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC; Bonnie Spear, PhD, RDN, FAND; Rosa K. Hand, MS, RDN, LD; Cecily Byrne, MS, RDN, LDN Video: Based on 3 years of extensive work, the Academy's Council on Future Practice released its "Visioning Report 2017: A Preferred Path Forward for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics." Join lead author Dr. Jana Kicklighter to learn more about this landmark report and how food and nutrition practitioners can use it to position themselves for professional success.(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.027)

Consumption of Low-Calorie Sweeteners among Children and Adults in the United States Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Allison C. Sylvetsky, PhD; Yichen Jin, MS; Elena J. Clark; Jean A. Welsh, PhD, MPH, RN; Kristina I. Rother, MD, MHSc; and Sameera A. Talegawkar, PhD Video: A new study reports that 41% of adults and 25% of children currently consume at least one LCS item on a regular basis. The researchers note that this represents a 200% increase for children and a 54% increase among adults compared to data reported in 1999-2000. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2016.11.004)

Sodium Intake among U.S. School-Aged Children: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2012 Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Zerleen S. Quader, MPH, Cathleen Gillespie, MS, Sarah A. Sliwa, PhD, Jaspreet K.C. Ahuja, MS, Jinee P. Burdg, MPP, RD, LDN, Alanna Moshfegh, MS, RD, Pamela R. Pehrsson, PhD, Janelle P. Gunn, MPH, RD, Kristy Mugavero, RN, MSN, MPH, and Mary E. Cogswell, RN, DrPH. High sodium intake from a variety of foods makes children vulnerable to heart disease later in life, according to a new report. Sodium reduction is considered a key public health strategy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases nationwide. This study, the latest in ongoing CDC efforts to monitor U.S. sodium intake, points to 10 types of foods that make up almost 50% of kids' sodium intake. (10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.010)

Effects of Bite Count Feedback from a Wearable Device and Goal-Setting on Consumption in Young Adults Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Phillip W. Jasper, MS, Melva T. James, PhD, Adam W. Hoover, PhD, Eric R. Muth. Researchers from Clemson University report on a new study that examines how wearable technology providing bite count feedback can help people concerned with overweight and obesity eat less through an easy-to-use self-monitoring tool that provides them with external indicators of their energy intake. (10.1016/j.jand.2016.03.007)

Online and In-Person Nutrition Education Improves Breakfast Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors: A Randomized Trial of Participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and ChildrenOnline and In-Person Nutrition Education Improves Breakfast Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors: A Randomized Trial of Participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Lauren E. Au, PhD, RD; Shannon Whaley, PhD; Nila J. Rosen, MPH; Martha Meza; Lorrene D. Ritchie, PhD, RD. Video: Lauren Au, PhD, RD, reports on a study of WIC participants that demonstrated that both online and in-person group education are effective in helping parents reduce breakfast-skipping and improve other breakfast-related nutritional knowledge and benefits, which could potentially lead to sustained behavior change in this population. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.10.012)

Amount of Time to Eat Lunch Is Associated with Children's Selection and Consumption of School Meal Entree, Fruits, Vegetables, and Milk Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Juliana F. W. Cohen, ScD, ScM, Jaquelyn L. Jahn, Scott Richardson, MBA, Sarah A. Cluggish, MBA, Ellen Parker, MBA, MSW, Eric B. Rimm, ScD. Video: Juliana Cohen presents the results of a new study that shows that elementary and middle school students who are given at least 25 minutes to eat lunch are more likely to choose fruits and consume more of their entrees, milk, and vegetables. Data were collected as part of the MEALS study, a collaboration between Project Bread and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health to improve the selection and consumption of healthier school foods. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.07.019)

The Healthy Beverage Index is associated with reduced cardio-metabolic risk in US Adults: A preliminary analysis Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Kiyah J. Duffey, PhD; and Brenda M. Davy, PhD, RD. Virginia Tech researchers talk about how and why they developed the Healthy Beverage Index (HBI) and describe how this tool can be used to more accurately evaluate dietary consumption of all types of fluids. They found that higher HBI scores were associated with more favorable lipid profiles, decreased risk of hypertension; and, among men, better C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. (DOI: 2010.1016/j.jand.2015.05.005).

Dietary Supplementation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Common, Insufficient and Excessive Associations between depressive symptomatology, diet, and BMI among participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Patricia A. Stewart, PhD, RD; Susan L. Hyman, MD; Brianne L. Schmidt, RD; Eric A. Macklin, PhD; Ann Reynolds, MD; Cynthia R. Johnson, PhD, BCBA-D; S. Jill James, PhD; Patricia Manning-Courtney, MD. Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder sometimes try nutritional supplements and dietary regimens such as gluten-free and casein-free diets without professional supervision in an attempt to improve their children's symptoms. In the largest study of its kind, researchers report that these well-intentioned efforts can result in both insufficient nutrients and excessive nutrients.(DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.03.026).

Associations between depressive symptomatology, diet, and BMI among participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Karen R. Florez, DrPH; Tamara Dubowitz, ScD; Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar, PhD; Robin Beckman, MS; and Rebecca Collins, PhD . Presentation: Dr. Karen R. Florez presents the results of a new study that reports that for people receiving food assistance there are significant links between depression, poor dietary quality, and high body mass index (BMI). They suggest that understanding the risk of depression among SNAP participants could be important to understanding the relationship among SNAP participation, diet, and weight. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.01.001).

Daily Blueberry Consumption Improves Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Postmenopausal Women with Pre- and Stage 1-Hypertension: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Sarah A. Johnson, PhD, RD, CSO; Arturo Figueroa, MD, PhD, FACSM; Negin Navaei, BS; Alexei Wong, MS; Roy Kalfon, BS; Lauren T. Ormsbee, MS; Rafaela G. Feresin, MS; Marcus L. Elam, MS; Shirin Hooshmand, PhD; Mark E. Payton, PhD; and Bahram H. Arjmandi, PhD, RD. Interview: Dr. Arjmandi and Dr. Johnson discuss the results of a new study that found that daily consumption of blueberries for eight weeks resulted in significant reductions of both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Considering the prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, preventive strategies such as dietary modifications (e.g. functional foods and dietary supplements) that aim to improve hypertension and its related complications are warranted. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.11.001).

Monitoring Changes in the Nutritional Content of Ready-To-Eat Grain-Based Dessert Products Manufactured and Purchased between 2005 and 2012 Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Authors: Kevin C. Mathias, PhD; Shu Wen Ng, PhD; Barry Popkin, PhD. Interview: Dr. Kevin Mathias discusses the results of a new study that found that there has been little change in the nutritional content of ready-to-eat grain-based desserts (RTE GBDs) manufactured or purchased in the United States between 2005 and 2012; however overall consumer purchases of RTE GBDs declined by 24% during that same time period. December 22, 2014 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.10.018). (DOI)

Sandwiches are a major contributor of sodium in the diets of American adults: Results from What We Eat in America, NHANES 2009-2010 Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Rhonda Sebastian, MA; Cecilia Wilkinson Enns, MS, RD; Joseph D Goldman, MA; M. Katherine Hoy, EdD, RD; Alanna J Moshfegh, MS, RD . Interview: Sandwiches make up a substantial part of the American diet and are a significant contributor to daily energy and sodium intake. By closely analyzing data from the federal nationwide dietary intake survey known as "What We Eat in America NHANES 2009-2010," a team of Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers found that on any given day 49 percent of U.S. adults eat at least one sandwich, and sandwiches account for one-fifth of total daily sodium intake.Rhonda Sebastian and Cecilia Wilkinson Enns discuss the results of this study and implications for dietitians. October 6, 2014 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.07.034).

Availability of Drinking Water in US Public School Cafeterias Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Nancy Hood, PhD; Lindsey Turner, PhD; Natalie Colabianchi, PhD; Frank Chaloupka, PhD; Lloyd Johnston, PhD. Interview: By making clean drinking water easily accessible to the over 30 million children participating in the National School Lunch Program, schools are taking the first steps towards decreasing the amount of sugar-sweetened beverages children are likely to consume; however, there is still a long way to go before kids are getting their daily recommended amount of water. Lindsey Turner, PhD, and Natalie Colabianchi, PhD, talk about their new study focusing on compliance, perceptions, and recommendations for promoting water consumption. April 9, 2014 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.02.001).

Speed Lowers Energy Intake in Normal-Weight But Not In Overweight/Obese Subjects Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Meena Shah, PhD; Jennifer Copeland, MS; Lyn Dart, PhD, RD, LD; Beverley Adams Huet, MS; Ashlei James, MS; Debbie Rhea, EdD. Interview: Lead investigator Dr. Meena Shah talks about new research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that suggests that the ability to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may impair the relationship between the sensory signals and processes that regulate how much we eat. Interesting similarities and differences between normal and overweight and obese groups emerged. December 30, 2013 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.11.002)

What Everyone Else is Eating: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Informational Eating Norms on Eating Behavior Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Eric Robinson, PhD; Jason Thomas; Paul Aveyard, PhD; Suzanne Higgs, PhD. Video: Is obesity a socially transmitted disease? Jason Thomas presents the results of a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that explored how social norms influence the quantity of food eaten. Researchers found that if participants were given information indicating that others were making low-calorie or high-calorie food choices, it significantly increased the likelihood that participants made similar choices. December 30, 2013 (10.1016/j.jand.2013.11.009).

Registered Dietitians Making a Difference: Early Medical Record Documentation of Estimated Energy Requirement in Critically Ill Children Is Associated with Higher Daily Energy Intake and with Use of the Enteral Route Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Martin Wakeham, MD, FAAP; Melissa Christensen, Jennifer Manzi; Evelyn M. Kuhn, PhD; Matthew Scanlon, MD; Praveen S. Goday, MBBS; and Theresa A. Mikhailov, MD, PhD. Video: Lead investigator Dr. Martin Wakeham talks about the first study of enteral nutrition and caloric requirements (CR) among critically ill children detailed in a new report published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This study also showed the value of including registered dietitians in the medical team. June 28, 2013 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.04.025).

The Effects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Antiretroviral Therapy on Resting Energy Expenditure in Adult HIV-Infected Women: A Matched, Prospective, Cross-Sectional Study Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Alison L Mittelsteadt, MS, RD, LD; Corrilynn O Hileman, MD; Stephanie R Harris, PhD, RD, LD; Kelly M Payne, MS, RD, LD; Barbara M Gripshover, MD; and Grace A McComsey, MD, FIDSA. Interview: Alison L Mittelsteadt and Stephanie R Harris provide insights on the first study to show that HIV-infected women experience elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic functions including circulation, body temperature, and breathing. Investigators determined that REE continues to be elevated regardless of virologic suppression. This should be considered during nutrition assessment and counseling of HIV-infected women. April 16, 2013 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.02.005).

Effects of Modified Food Service Practices in Military Dining Facilities on Ad Libitum Nutritional Intake of US Army Soldiers Oct 12, 2017

Authors: MAJ Aaron P. Crombie, PhD, RD; LTC; LesLee K. Funderburk, PhD, RD; Tracey J. Smith, PhD, RD; Susan M. McGraw; Leila A. Walker, MS; Catherine M. Champagne, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA; H. Raymond Allen, PhD; Lee M. Margolis, MS, RD; Holly L. McClung, MS, RD; Andrew J. Young, PhD. Interview: Researchers discuss a new study conducted by the US Army and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center that shows the effectiveness of waging war against the obesity epidemic in military cafeterias by making small, but effective changes to promote healthy eating and food selection. Their results can be easily applied to civilian settings. DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.01.005.

Acne: The Role of Medical Nutrition Therapy Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Jennifer Burris, MS, RD, CDE, CNSC, CSSD; William Rietkerk, MD, MBA; Kathleen Woolf, PhD, RD, FACSM. Interview: Researchers discuss a new study that has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between diet and acne, particularly from high glycemic load diets and dairy products, and that medical nutrition therapy (MNT) can play an important role in acne treatment. March 2013 (Volume 113, Issue 3, Pages 416-430, DOI:10.1016/j.jand.2012.11.016).

Single-Larger-Portion-Size and Dual-Column Nutrition Labeling May Help Consumers Make More Healthful Food Choices Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Amy M. Lando, MPP, Serena C. Lo, PhD. Interview: An FDA-commissioned study finds that two proposed nutrition labeling changes could potentially make nutritional content information easier to understand. Study participants could more accurately assess the number of calories or amount of fat or other nutrients per serving and in the entire package when a single, large serving per container format or a dual-column format was used. February 2013 (Volume 113, Issue 2, DOI: DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.06.012).

Adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet in African-American and White Adults with High Blood Pressure: Results from the ENCORE Trial. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Dawn E. Epstein; Andrew Sherwood, PhD; Patrick J. Smith, PhD; Linda Craighead, PhD; Carla Caccia, RD; Pao-Hwa Lin, PhD; Michael A. Babyak, PhD; Julie J. Johnson, PA-C; Alan Hinderliter, MD; James A. Blumenthal, PhD. Video: A new study finds that greater adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet can lead to significant reductions in blood pressure, but that African Americans are less likely to adopt the diet compared to whites. Strong cultural influences on food preferences, food preparation, and perceptions about eating practices may be contributing factors for African Americans. November 2012 (Volume 112, Issue 11, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.07.007).

Short- and long-term eating habit modification predict weight change in overweight, post-menopausal women: results from the WOMAN Study. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Bethany Barone Gibbs, PhD, Laura S. Kinzel, MS, RD, Kelley Pettee Gabriel, PhD, Yue-fang Chang, PhD, Lewis H. Kuller, MD. Interview: A new study reports that in post-menopausal women, some behaviors associated with short-term weight loss are not effective or sustainable for the long term. Bethany Barone Gibbs discusses the results in depth, interventions that could improve long-term obesity treatment outcomes, implications of the study for men and women of all ages, as well as the challenges of self-reporting in research on diets and eating behaviors. September 2012 (Volume 112, Issue 9, Pages 1347-1355, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.06.012).

Energy, Saturated Fat, and Sodium Were Lower in Entrees at Chain Restaurants at 18 Months Compared with Six Months Following the Implementation of Mandatory Menu Labeling Regulation in King County, Washington. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Barbara Bruemmer, PhD, RD; Jim Krieger, MD, MPH, Brian E. Saelens, PhD, Nadine Chan, PhD, MPH. Interview: How have menu labeling requirements, soon to go national, impacted energy, fat, and sodium content at chain restaurants? Barbara Bruemmer, PhD, RD, Program in Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, discusses the encouraging results of a newly released study of chain restaurants in King County, WA (implemented menu labeling in Jan 2009) and its implications for consumers.August 2012 (Volume 112, Issue 8, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.05.011).

Beverage Displacement between Elementary and Middle School, 2004-2007. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Reena Oza-Frank, PhD, RD, Madeline Zavodny, PhD, Solveig A. Cunningham, PhD. Video: This new study demonstrates that sweetened beverages are not in fact replacing other caloric beverages like milk and fruit juice in children's diets and are complements rather than substitutes. In an accompanying video Dr. Madeline Zavodny, professor of economics at Agnes Scott College, discusses the role of high calorie beverages in children's diets. Published online: July 18, 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.05.011).

Green Banana Pasta: An Alternative for Gluten-Free Diets. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Renata Puppin Zandonadi, PhD; Raquel Braz Assuncao Botelho, PhD; Lenora Gandolfi, PhD; Janini Selva Ginani, MSc; Flavio Martins Montenegro, MSc; Riccardo Pratesi, PhD. Presentation: Raquel Braz Assuncao Botelho, PhD, nutritionist and professor at the University of Brasilia, discusses how she and her colleagues have developed and tested a gluten-free pasta made from green banana flour. This pasta alternative was well accepted and could provide a tasty and healthful alternative for people with celiac disease and contribute to a more diverse diet. July 2012 (Vol. 112, Issue 7, Pages 1068-1072, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.04.002).

Changes in Diet Behavior when Adults Become Parents. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Helena H. Laroche, MD, Robert B. Wallace, MD, Linda Snetselaar RD, PhD, Stephen L. Hillis, PhD, Lyn M. Steffen, RD, PhD .Video: In one of the first longitudinal studies to examine the effect of having children on parents' eating habits, researchers have found that parenthood does not lead to healthier diets. In this accompanying video lead investigator Dr. Helena H. Laroche discusses how nutrition education programs and health practitioners should develop strategies to support and motivate healthy eating patterns in parents. Published online: April 30, 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.02.024).

Dietary Energy Density and Body Weight in Adults and Children: A Systematic Review. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Rafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD; Julie E Obbagy, PhD, RD; Jean M Altman, MS; Eve V. Essery, PhD; Mary M. McGrane, PhD; Yat Ping Wong, MLS, MPH; Joanne M. Spahn, MS, RD, FADA; Christine L Williams, MD, MPH. Interview: Rafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD, Yale University, and Julie E. Obbagy, PhD, RD, USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion's Evidence Analysis Library Division, discuss the implications of a new report published in the Journal regarding the growing body of evidence linking energy density, the number of calories in a given amount of food, and body weight in adults as well as children and adolescents. Published online: April 3, 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.01.020).

Increasing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Electronic Benefits Transfer Sales at Farmers' Markets with Vendor-Operated Wireless Point-of-Sale Terminals. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Alison M. Buttenheim, PhD, MBA, Joshua Havassy, MPH, Michelle Fang, Jonathan Glyn, and Allison E. Karpyn, PhD. Interview: Study at The Food Trust's Clark Park Farmers' Market (Philadelphia) found that making it easier for vendors to collect SNAP payments with electronic point-of-sale systems increased fresh produce sales to SNAP recipients by 38%. However, the costs associated with such systems may put them out of reach for farmers. Allison E. Karpyn and Alison M. Buttenheim discuss their research and associated policy implications. Published online: March 15, 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2011.12.021).

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Coverage Determination Formal Request. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Prashanthi Rao Raman, Esq, MPH, and Erica Gradwell, MS, RD. Interview: Prominent Academy officials discuss the formal request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to initiate the national coverage determination process. This would expand coverage and reimbursement to include nutrition services provided by registered dietitians enrolled as CMS providers. This request has been published in the January 2012 issue of the Journal and includes strong evidence that Academy members can use to demonstrate the critical role of registered dietitians as part of the health care team. January 2012 (Volume 112, Issue 1, Pages 149-176).

Location, Location: Eye-Tracking Evidence that Consumers Preferentially View Prominently Positioned Nutrition Information. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Dan J. Graham, PhD and Robert W. Jeffery, PhD. Video: Watch firsthand as investigators from the University of Minnesota used a computer equipped with an eye-tracking device to determine that most consumers pay less attention to Nutrition Facts labels than they report. Further data suggest that average consumers view label components at the top more than those at the bottom and read only the top five lines on a Nutrition Facts label. Prominently positioning key nutrients, and labels themselves, could substantially impact public health. Video provides supplemental content to the article published in the Journal. November 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 11, Pages 1704-1711).

Fruit and vegetable consumption and the risk of proximal colon, distal colon and rectal cancers in a case-control study in Western Australia. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Neeltje Annema, Jane S. Heyworth, Sarah A. McNaughton, Barry Iacopetta, and Lin Fritschi. Video: Investigators from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research, University of Western Australia and Deakin University discuss the links between fruit and vegetable consumption and three cancers occurring in different parts of the bowel: proximal colon cancer, distal colon cancer, and rectal cancer. Their research indicates that effects on colorectal cancer appear to differ by site of origin and type of fruit and vegetable. October 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 10, Pages 1479-1490).

Child-Care Settings Play in Obesity Prevention? A Review of the Evidence and Call for Research Efforts. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Nicole Larson, PhD, MPH, RD, Dianne S. Ward, EdD, Sara Benjamin Neelon, PhD, MPH, RD, and Mary Story, PhD, RD. Interview: Dr. Nicole Larson and Dr. Dianne S. Ward discuss the results of the incisive review conducted by investigators from the University of Minnesota, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Duke University Medical Center concerning how child-care settings can play an important role in establishing healthy eating and exercise habits in preschool children. They update the results of their study taking recent legislation into consideration. September 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 9, Pages 1343-1362).

Trends in Energy Intake among US Children by Eating Location and Food Source, 1977-2006. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Jennifer M. Poti and Barry M. Popkin, PhD. Video Presentation: Co-author Jennifer M. Poti presents an insightful overview of a unique study conducted at the University of North Carolina. It assesses trends in energy intake by eating location and focuses on foods consumed away from home as well as foods prepared away from home. The study demonstrates that the percentage of calories from fast food has increased to surpass intake from schools. August 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 8, Pages 1156-1164).

Disordered Eating Behaviors from Adolescence to Young Adulthood: Findings from a 10-Year Longitudinal Study. Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD, Melanie Wall, PhD, Nicole I. Larson, PhD, MPH, RD, Marla E. Eisenberg, ScD, MPH, and Katie Loth, MPH, RD. Interview: Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD, Professor, Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, discusses how disordered eating behaviors and dieting in adolescence continue into and negatively impact eating behaviors in young adulthood and what interventions can be taken to prevent this. July 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 7, Pages 1004-1011).

Travel History, Hunting, and Venison Consumption Related to Prion Disease Exposure, 2006-2007 FoodNet Population Survey Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Joseph Y. Abrams, MPH; Ryan A. Maddox, MPH; Alexis R Harvey, MPH; Lawrence B. Schonberger, MD; and Ermias D. Belay, MD. Interview: CDC's Joseph Y. Abrams, MPH (National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases), discusses travel, hunting, and eating venison in relation to prion diseases, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or "Mad Cow Disease"), variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), and chronic wasting disease (CWD). June 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 6, Pages 858-863)

The Great Fat Debate: A Closer Look at the Controversy - Questioning the Validity of Age-Old Dietary Guidance Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD. Summary: The podcast provides a brief overview of the May 2011 Journal's Great Fat Debate series, which begins with this introductory article by Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD. Zelman's article frames the debate, and is followed by transcripts of presentations given at the American Dietetic Association's 2010 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo by Walter C. Willett, MD, DrPH; Lewis H. Kuller, MD, DrPH; Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH; and Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, all of which explore the role of fat in the diet and its impact on health. May 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 5, Pages 655-658).

Nutrient Intake and Anemia Risk in the WHI Observational Study Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Cynthia A. Thomson, PhD, RD, Jeffrey Stanaway, MPH, Marian L. Neuhouser, PhD, RD, Linda G. Snetselaar, RD, PhD, LD, Marcia L. Stefanick, PhD, Leslie Arendell, MS, and Zhao Chen, PhD, MPH. Interview: Cynthia A. Thomson, PhD, RD, Associate Professor Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona discusses the importance and implications of nutrient intake and anemia risk in postmenopausal women, the results of a new study using data from the Observational Cohort of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI-OS). April 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 4, Pages 532-541).

Evidence-Based Nutrition Guidelines for Cancer Survivors: Current Guidelines, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Research Directions Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Kim Robien, PhD, RD, CSO, FADA, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD, Cheryl L. Rock, PhD, RD. Interview: The authors examine the current evidence supporting nutrition recommendations and the role dieticians can play in preventing cancer recurrence and managing chronic conditions prevalent in cancer survivors, as well as improving quality of life and decreasing health care costs. March 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 3, Pages 368-375).

The Evidence for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults Oct 12, 2017

Authors: Marion J Franz, MS, RD, et al. Interview: Lead author and noted nutrition consultant, Marion J Franz, MS, RD, and Kari Kren, MPH, RD, LD, Manager, Evidence-based Practice, Research & Strategic Business Development, ADA, discuss the importance and implications of the ADA Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults. . December 2010 (Vol. 110, Issue 12, Pages 1852-1889).

Development of the 2010 US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report: Perspectives from a Registered Dietitian Oct 12, 2017

Author: Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD. Video: Editor-in-Chief Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, Chair of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, highlights key features and noteworthy findings of the 2010 US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) Report. While many of the recommendations from previous reports are reinforced, new evidence-based findings will help registered dietitians and other health care providers prioritize effective approaches towards facilitating better eating habits among Americans. November 2010 (Vol. 110, Issue 11, Pages 1638-1645).

A National Approach to Restaurant Menu Labeling: The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, Section 4205 Oct 12, 2017

Author: Karen Stein, MFA. Interview: Jeanne Blankenship, MS, RD, CLE, ADAs vice president of Policy Initiatives and Advocacy, discusses the impact of the national approach to restaurant menu labeling mandated by the Health Care Reform Bill on practicing dietitians and consumers. September 2010 (Vol. 110, Issue 9, Pages 1280-1289) .

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