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Assessment of nutritional knowledge of soldiers of the Territorial Defense Force of the Polish Armed Forces
Authors: Kler Pawel , Szczesniak Bartosz , Anyzewska Anna , Bertrand Jerzy 
Published: June 2020

AbstractIntroductionAmong all types of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland, the name of the Territorial Defense Force reflects its character and purpose to the greatest extent. The goals and tasks set for it depend on the specific defense needs of the state. In the light of current nutritional knowledge, rational nutrition is one of the basic conditions for the proper functioning of the human body and maintaining its good health. Particularly important is the state of nutrition in the case of soldiers performing combat tasks. The aim of the study was to assess the level of nutritional knowledge of soldiers in the context of the implementation of training tasks.Material and methodsThe nutritional knowledge of soldiers was verified on the basis of an open survey, with the use of a proprietary questionnaire containing 20 closed-ended questions. The study covered 106 soldiers of the Territorial Defense Force, undergoing military training. The questions included in the questionnaire concerned the principles of rational nutrition and the sources of some of the nutrients in a daily diet. In addition, the Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated for each respondent based on the height and body weight values. The results of the survey were prepared using Excel and Statistica software.Results and discussionThe applied BMI classification showed this may be evidenced by over 40% of the respondents being overweight, while 17% demonstrated first degree obesity, and 1% — second degree obesity. The results of the survey indicated the areas in which the nutritional knowledge of the examined group of soldiers was insufficient. One of the reasons for this is the source of information on rational nutrition. Content provided by friends or obtained from the Internet may mislead soldiers, and incorrect application of nutrition guidelines may cause them to eat unbalanced food rations, which is likely to reduce a soldier's physical capacity, concentration, responsiveness, and the possibility of intense physical activity during the performance of official tasks. Taking into account the BMI results and the low level of nutritional knowledge, it can be concluded that the nutrition safety of the Territorial Defense Force soldiers is at risk, which may stimulate the emergence and development of a number of diet-related civilization diseases. It is purposeful to conduct systematic training of Territorial Defense Force soldiers in the field of rational nutrition. This will help to improve their nutritional knowledge and maintain good health.
ToyBox Study Malaysia: a feasibility study to improve healthy energy balance and obesity-related behaviour.
Authors: Reeves Sue , Poh B. K. , Cheah Whye Lian , Essau Cecilia , Summerbell Carolyn , Koh Denise , Lee Julia , Talib Ruzita , Gibson Leigh 
Published: June 2020

AbstractOver the last two decades, levels of childhood overweight and obesity have increased considerably in Malaysia, such that the country now has the highest prevalence of obesity in Asia. The preschool years are a key time for establishing healthy behaviours; hence, there is a need for effective interventions aimed at early childhood. The ToyBox Study is an intervention to prevent obesity in preschoolers that has previously been conducted successfully in six different countries but to date not outside Europe. Therefore, we conducted a feasibility study to determine whether the ToyBox Study methodology could be successfully adapted and applied in Malaysia.The ToyBox Study Malaysia was conducted in 15 kindergartens in Kuala Lumpur and suburbs in Selangor and 7 kindergartens in Sarawak (Borneo), Malaysia. All participating kindergartens were funded by Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (KEMAS), the Community Development Department, Ministry of Rural and Regional Development.The existing ToyBox resources and questionnaires were translated into Bahasa Malaysia and the materials were adapted to suit local culture. Theory of change workshops and focus groups were conducted with parents, caregivers, teachers, cooks and government officers in order to help develop the implementation model. Train-the-trainer and teacher training sessions were organised before the study commenced.The study was a randomised controlled trial that compared the ToyBox Study with kindergarten usual practice, over a period of one year. The ToyBox Study specifically targeted four energy balance related behaviours, namely; eating healthy snacks and meals, making water the preferred drink, increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour. Food frequency questionnaires were used to assess food intake. Accelerometry was used to measure physical activity. Weight, height and waist circumference were also measured. All measurements were made at baseline and post-intervention. Equipment such as soft mats and drinking water stations were supplied where needed. Parents, caregivers and teachers were provided with relevant materials, newsletters and tip cards and encouraged to participate and act as role models. They also completed project evaluation surveys.If successful, it is envisaged that the ToyBox Study Malaysia will be adopted by other kindergartens in Malaysia, with the intention of helping Malaysian children and their families to achieve healthy energy balance related behaviours that will benefit their health and reduce obesity risk in the long-term.
Loss of Food Nutrients orchestrated by Cooking Pots: a common trend in developing world
Authors: Onyeka Uloma , Ibeawchi Obinna 
Published: June 2020

AbstractThere is abundant evidence that cooking reduces the level of nutrients in foods, but the reductions are exacerbated by among other factors the type of cooking pot used. We conducted a research to determine the influence of various cooking pots on macro and micronutrients of cooked foods. Seven pots and five types of food stuffs were used for the study. The cooking pots used included unpitted aluminum, pitted aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, enamel coated, clay (earthen) and iron-cast while the food stuff were chosen from the major classes of food as to include tubers (yam), cereals (rice), fleshy (beef), vegetables (tomato) and legumes (cowpea). Cooking pot forged from titanium offered best (up to 87.7%) protection (retention) of micronutrients while pitted aluminum pot offered the least retention irrespective of the food sample cooked. Significant portions of food micro nutrients namely vitamin C, vitamin A and selenium were mostly affected compared with the macro nutrients. In the course of our investigations we observed that titanium and enamel coated cooking pots required less quantity of water to get food done. The use of less water to cook transmitted to low (69.67%) moisture content of food cooked in such pots compared to values as high as 76.89% when other pots were used. Food cooked with less water may impact better taste to food since the food is expected to be more nutrient-dense; having considerable lower moisture content. Our research evidenced that cooking pot can have a strong impact on people's morbidity since some pots can aggravate hidden hunger, that is, micronutrient malnutrition. Hidden hunger is a subtle enemy that drains away health and vitality unnoticed until it is too late to reverse. It is crucial to state here that our findings may have turned on its head the previous idea of using pressure pot to cook food. Pots that offered low-pressure cooking (80°C/0.48 bar) was found to preserve the most heat liable (vitamin C and volatiles) nutrients probably because of the lower water boiling temperature and reduced level of oxygen. Our conclusion and recommendation, therefore, is the use of titanium and enamel surface coated cooking pots which offered better protection of food micronutrients among other cooking pots tested. This is a piece of information that is quite vital and beneficial to food consumers, manufacturers of cook wares, operators and key players in the food processing industry.
Nutritional composition of commercially-produced 100% orange juice reveals large variability in vascular health bioactive, hesperidin
Authors: De Rycker Johan , Ruxton Carrie , Jungen Markus , Schweiggert Ralf 
Published: June 2020

AbstractIt is well-accepted that fruits contain a wide array of nutrients and bioactive substances which may contribute towards the prevention of chronic disease. Citrus fruits, as well as their juices, are recognised for their rich polyphenol content, specifically the flavanones; hesperidin, naringin and narirutin. Citrus fruits and juices are also rich in vitamin C and provide a source of folate, potassium and provitamin A.Randomised controlled trials have reported significant improvements to vascular function and blood pressure following consumption of 100% orange juice (OJ) with the effects potentially mediated through hesperidin and/or potassium (which has an EU claim for supporting normal blood pressure). Further clinical research may be facilitated by up-to-date information on the composition of OJ.By auditing more than 350 fruit processing companies worldwide, the non-profit organisation SGF International collects authentic OJ samples for regular compliance testing. Samples of unpasteurized OJ from the production line are removed by trained staff immediately post-extraction and frozen at -18°C within a few minutes. The samples are posted in this state to accredited laboratories where key nutrients and bioactives are tested. SGF's Database of Authentic Samples (2018) provides the following data (mg/litre) as sample size, mean, standard deviation, minimum, maximum for hesperidin (231, 520, 175, 109, 1160), L-ascorbic acid (615, 450, 98, 120, 721), potassium (1242, 1758, 204, 1197, 2340), total carotenoids (575, 7, 3, 2, 21) and pectins (1043, 334, 132, 19, 932).On average, there was more hesperidin in OJ than vitamin C, giving an estimated composition of 78 mg hesperidin and 67.5 mg vitamin C per 150 mL serving. Samples from Chinese producers had the greatest variability in hesperidin (109–1160 mg/L) while samples from Argentina, South Africa and Spain had the smallest variability. When OJ from not-from-concentrate (n = 62) and concentrate (n = 169) were compared, mean levels of hesperidin were significantly higher in the not-from-concentrate juice (576 mg/L [sd 228 mg/L] vs. 500 mg/L [sd 146 mg/L]; P = 0.016; Welch's t-test).Vascular benefits in humans have been detected at OJ intakes of 500 ml/day or hesperidin intakes of 290 mg/day (Morand et al. 2011). From a quality assurance perspective, the AIJN sets an acceptable range for hesperidin as 250–700mg/L. Raising the upper cut-off could increase the hesperidin content of commercially-available OJ with potential benefits for vascular health.Morand C et al. (2011) Am J Clin Nutr 93: 73–80.
Modelling the dietary impact of health-related claims on food labels in the UK
Authors: Kaur Asha , Scarborough Peter , Rayner Mike 
Published: June 2020

AbstractHealth-related claims (HRCs) are statements found on food packets that convey the nutritional quality of a food (nutrition claims) and/or its impact on a health outcome (health claims). Foods carrying HRCs have a slightly improved nutritional profile than foods without HRCs, however, it's unclear whether this translates into dietary improvements. We conducted a modelling study to measure the effect of HRCs on diet. As HRCs are already present on foods it is assumed that any impact that they have upon diet are already in effect. We modelled the impact on food purchases of removing HRCs, by assuming that the sales boost they receive is neutralised. These results can be inverted to estimate the current dietary impact of HRCs. Using the Living Costs Food (LCF) survey data, we calculate the average purchases and nutrient intake per person, per day. The LCF data is divided into sales of products with HRCs and sales of products without HRCs through solving mathematical equations combining LCF sales data with odds ratios from a meta-analysis examining the impact of HRCs on choices and data from a survey of foods examining the prevalence of HRCs and the nutritional quality of foods that carry them so that the sum of the sales of products with HRCs and without HRCs is equal to the total sales of products. Similarly, mathematical equations are solved that combine nutritional composition data with the sales of foods carrying and not carrying HRCs. In the baseline scenario foods carrying HRCs made-up 37% of the total purchases, and contributed 29% (559kcal) of the total kcals purchased (1907kcal). When HRCs are removed from foods there is an average increase of 18kcal/d (95% Uncertainty Intervals [UI] -15, 52), + 2g/d increase in total fat (95% UI -1, 4) and saturated fat (95% UI 1, 3), smaller changes are seen for protein (+ 0.5g/d, 95% UI -1, 2), total sugar (+ 0.5g/d, 95% UI -4, 7) and carbohydrate (-0.5g/d, 95% UI -5, 7). There is reduction in the amount of fruit (-11g/d, 95% UI -34, 26) but an increase in vegetables (+ 6g/d, 95% UI -6, 19). These results should be interpreted with caution due to the large uncertainty intervals. When HRCs are removed, we see a small deterioration in the quality of the average diet. If we invert these findings we can assume HRCs currently have a positive, albeit small, impact on diet.
Children's acceptance of Pilot program of School meals in rural region of northern Croatia
Authors: Tomic-Obrdalj Helena , Gajari Davorka , Ranilovic Jasmina 
Published: June 2020

AbstractIn the rural region of northern Croatian county Koprivnica Krizevci, new school meals program “Smart meals for smart kids” was implemented since the beginning of 2019. Analysis of nutritional quality of standard school meals served in 18 primary schools indicated high consumption of cereal products, meat, particularly meat products, pastry and sweets, and lacking of fruits, vegetables, fish and legumes. New menu was designed with the aim of improving nutritional quality of schools’ meals through a new recipes based on gastronomy heritage, dietary habits and National guidelines, but also education and testing of children's acceptance. Initial step of the project was to test new menu through Pilot program in six schools during two weeks. Process was accompanied by educational activities through originally designed leaflet about healthy diet, new meals and nutritional benefits, and was distributed among all students. Children's acceptance of Pilot menu of 10 meals was analyzed on a 9-point pictured hedonic scale and qualitative discussion through focus groups. In every school questionnaire was distributed in 4th (age 9 to 10) and 7th grade (age 12 to 13). In total, 237 children filled out the questionnaire, 104 from 4th grade and 133 from 7th grade. In focus groups, 26 participated 14 students and 12 teachers. Results show that best accepted meals were Spaghetti Bolognese, Breaded fish with cabbage savoy and potatoes, and Chicken risotto. High acceptance of this meals can be explained by familiarity to the children, often being served at school, relatively simple dishes with lesser amount of known ingredients and adequate taste profile. Least preferred meals were Chickpea with barley and corn, and Gnocchi with turnip, these meals were in most schools served for the first time, ingredients were unfamiliar, and combination of tastes was not according to the children's preferences. Qualitative discussion revealed that children noticed the difference from standard meals, particularly increase in serving of fruits and different and new varieties of vegetables, and believe that new meals are healthier. They also liked the educational leaflet and think it is a good way of communicating about healthy diet. Teachers welcome the new menus, differences were noticeable in intensity of spiciness, new varieties of vegetables and legumes, and more served fruits. For a successful and sustainable Program follow-up, school meals should be adapted to children's dietary habits gradually with careful introduction of the new food and tastes, followed by continuous nutritional education.
Study on “Breastfeeding behavior, infant and child nutrition in Austria” (Sukie)
Authors: Bürger-Schwaninger Bernadette , Wolf-Spitzer Alexandra , Tripolt Tanja , Weber Adelheid , Schindler Karin 
Published: June 2020

AbstractIntroductionEarly childhood nutrition including breastfeeding contributes to child health as well as the prevention of obesity. This study consists of a representative and prospective data recording of breastfeeding and infant nutrition within the first year of life. It also includes a longitudinal survey of the structure of Austrian maternity wards as well as the quality of consultation provided in them.Materials and MethodsIn a first step, this study used a questionnaire to assess the structure and quality of consultation as well as the setting of maternity wards.Postpartum women in all of Austria were eligible for participation. Inclusion criteria for participants were delivery during the recruitment period (1st February to 31st March 2019) and aged 18 or above. Excluded were mothers whose newborns were transferred to intensive care. The assessment of breastfeeding behavior and infant nutrition is performed via online questionnaire, including the WHO indicators for assessing infant and young child feeding practices, for mothers at 4 points of time (14 days, 4, 6 and 12 months postpartum). Additionally, data on factors influencing breastfeeding such as the mindset, information provided on breastfeeding and infant nutrition, help with problems regarding breastfeeding as well as sociodemographic parameters will be collected. To make data recording as simple and easily accessible for mothers, questionnaire is available via mobile application. Arabic and Turkish versions of the questionnaire are available for women with migration background. Maternity wards with the highest amount of monthly deliveries were offered fieldworkers to support with recruitment.ResultsFrom the 79 maternity wards existing in Austria at study start, all were contacted and 81% (n = 64) agreed to participate in the study. 83% of the included maternity wards completed the questionnaire on the setting. Currently 1653 mothers confirmed their participation and 74% of the sample completed the first questionnaire that was sent out 14 days after delivery. Provisional analysis showed that 96.7% (n = 1025) of participants attempted to breastfeed their newborns. Results of the midway analysis will be available in September 2019.DiscussionThe results of the present study will allow us to assess the efficiency of past actions on breastfeeding promotion in Austria and create the scientific basis for future improvements for child nutrition and child health. Additional insights on possible implications of this study will be attained after midway analysis.
Current breastfeeding practices in Bulgaria
Authors: Rangelova Lalka , Duleva Vesselka 
Published: June 2020

AbstractThe results obtained by the national monitoring of dietary intake and nutritional status of Bulgarian infants, conducted during the last ten years, show some negative characteristics and trends associated with risk of chronic non-communicable diseases and micronutrient deficiencies later in life. The data on nutrition in infants were collected through active interviews with the mothers and information from the medical documentation of their GPs during the surveys in 2007 and 2014. Wrong practices of infant feeding and serious problems in their nutritional status, such as short duration of breastfeeding, low prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding, early and inadequate complementary feeding, high prevalence of stunting, underweight and anaemia among infants, especially in minorities, were identified. Results obtained during the survey in 2007 were: the rate of children breast-fed in the first days after their births were 90.7%. Only 1.8% was breast-fed during their first hour according to WHO and UNICEF recommendations; 12.5% of the infants were at exclusive breast-feeding. Data were compared with the results obtained for children at the same age from national surveys conducted in 2014, as the rate of infants who were breast-fed in the first days after their births was 86.3%; 9.9% were breast-fed during their first hour and 21.7% of the infants were at exclusive breast-feeding. The total duration of breast-feeding was short according to both surveys. The rate of breast-fed infants in the first days after birth is high in many European countries, however, the breast-feeding practices in Bulgaria do not comply with the international recommendations. The exclusive breast-feeding has a low prevalence rate. The breast-feeding period is very short. It is necessary to develop the national recommendations for healthy nutrition of infants that will concern all these problems and will aim to improve knowledge of the mothers regarding the best practices of healthy nutrition of their infants.
Improving Health of the Next Generation: Dietary Intake and Physical Activity during Pregnancy in an Austrian Cohort
Authors: Rust Petra , Hasenegger Verena , Englert Kristina , König Jürgen 
Published: June 2020

AbstractThere is sufficient evidence that the periconceptional period is a key window during which poor maternal nutrition can adversely influence long-term health and disease risk into adulthood. The higher rate of obesity in women of childbearing age and bad quality of mother's diet may result in higher incidence of hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia, associated with an impaired metabolism in the offspring.This cross-sectional study analysed dietary habits and physical activity of 190 pregnant women aged 31 ± 6 years in the second and third trimester of their pregnancy in Austria. Dietary intake data were collected by two non-consecutive 24-h-recalls using GloboDiet software, physical activity was examined with the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire. 31.6 % of investigated women were overweight or obese; a moderate higher prevalence compared to non-pregnant women (21.9–27.8 %). Mean gestational weight gain (GWG) was 3.9 (± 4.8) kg in the second and 9.6 (± 5.1) kg in the third trimester. More than half of the pregnant women exceed the GWG recommendations of the Institute of Medicine (2009). In contrary, average energy consumption was 1765 kcal/d, which is below the DACH (German, Austrian and Swiss Society for Nutrition) reference value assuming a Physical Activity Level of 1,4. However, one quarter of participants exceeded reference value of energy intake. Ratio of energy supply by macronutrient intake was 36.2 E% fat: 48.5 E% carbohydrates: 15.3 E% protein. Mean intakes of linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid were within the DACH reference values, but DHA intake (125 mg/d) did not reach the recommendation of 200 mg/d. In addition, average intake of dietary fibre (19.8 g/d) was too low. Intakes of vitamins A, E, B1, B6, and folate as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and iodine were unsatisfying. These results are in accordance with an inadequate supply with fruits, vegetables, cereals, and milk products, at the same time exceeding intake of meat(products) and sweets. Only half of the examined pregnant women have reached the recommendation of 120 minutes of physical activity of moderate to vigorous intensity per week.This study demonstrates that dietary behaviour and physical activity during pregnancy need to be improved. Adequate energy and nutrient intake is essential before conception, as well as throughout pregnancy to support maternal needs, and to fill up stores required for foetal development. Health strategies supporting women in childbearing age in adopting a healthy lifestyle are important for the health of the next generation.