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dietary intake
Also known as: dietary consumption, food intake, dietary intakes, dietary intake data, dietary data collection, dietary data
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Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment ... link.springer.com Aug 21, 2021 22 facts
claimAdvanced statistical methods, such as factor analysis for dietary patterns, and complex indicators, such as the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) or Dietary Diversity (DD), are useful for analyzing the association between dietary intakes and non-communicable diseases in maritime settings.
referenceA 1970 study by Southgate and Shirling, published in the journal Ergonomics, measured the energy expenditure and food intake of the ship's company of a submarine.
claimDietary intakes in maritime settings are characterized by a higher amount of energy derived from fats, especially saturated fats, and a lower amount derived from carbohydrates, while failing to meet reference values for micro-nutrients and fiber.
referenceZyriax B.C., Von Katzler R., Jagemann B., Westenhoefer J., Jensen H.J., Harth V., et al. authored 'Food offerings on board and dietary intake of European and Kiribati seafarers - Cross-sectional data from the seafarer nutrition study', published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology in 2018, volume 13, issue 1.
measurementThe systematic review identified 26 articles from an initial pool of 4449 studies regarding dietary intake in maritime settings.
procedureThe study conducted a systematic review of dietary intake and assessment methods in maritime settings by searching PubMed, NLM Gateway (MEDLINE), Web of Science, and SCOPUS up to February 2020.
claimThe dietary habits questionnaire is the most commonly used tool to assess dietary outcomes in maritime occupations, but it may not fully capture the nutritional status or dietary intake of participants.
referenceNeumann F., Westenhöfer J., and Zyriax B. authored 'Nutritional status, dietary intake and factors influencing the eating behavior of seafarers working on merchant vessels: results from the “e-healthy ship” cross-sectional study', published by the University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences in Hamburg, Germany, in 2019.
procedureTo improve dietary data collection in maritime settings, researchers should use a combination of subjective dietary assessment methods, such as dietary records or multiple recalls, integrated with new technologies like mobile applications.
claimSubjective dietary assessment methods that combine menu analysis with new technologies, such as mobile-based tools, are recommended as applicable methods for assessing dietary intake in maritime settings.
claimThe review study concluded that dietary intake and eating habits in maritime settings are unhealthy.
claimThe systematic review on seafarers' dietary intake included cohort, cross-sectional, retrospective, survey, before-after, and qualitative studies, while excluding duplicates, non-peer-reviewed publications, and six inaccessible older publications.
claimThe reviewed evidence indicates that dietary intake and eating habits in maritime settings are frequently unhealthy, leading to recommendations for future health intervention programs focused on healthy eating and proper food choice.
claimThe systematic review on seafarers' dietary intake included studies that reported on food group intake, vitamin and mineral intake, satisfaction with diet onboard, body composition, and biomedical indexes as surrogates for dietary intake.
perspectiveThe authors of the systematic review believe that using a limited number of questions to assess the dietary habits of maritime crew members may fail to capture the full picture of their nutritional status or dietary intake.
referenceA 2017 study by Gunner et al., published in the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, analyzed dietary intake during a Royal Navy submarine deployment.
claimDietary intake in maritime settings is characterized by high consumption of meat, processed meat, eggs, frozen and canned food, sugary drinks, alcohol, and greasy and salty foods, while consumption of fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and cereals is lower than recommended.
referenceA 1976 study by Malhotra, Chandra, and Sridharan assessed the dietary intake and energy requirements of Indian submariners operating in tropical waters, published in Ergonomics.
referenceA 1988 nutritional survey by DeBolt et al., published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, assessed the dietary intake of US Navy SEAL trainees.
referenceA 2013 study by Darnell et al., published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, compared the dietary intakes of Navy SEALs against sports nutrition recommendations and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
claimCommonly used tools for assessing dietary intake in maritime settings include menu analysis, plate composition, and the 24-hour dietary recall method.
referenceA 1990 study by A.G. Ponomareva and T.V. Vasil'eva, published in Vopr Pitan, analyzed the actual dietary intake of seamen working in North Sea steam navigation.
A Consensus Proposal for Nutritional Indicators to Assess ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org 4 facts
claimData obtained from Food Balance Sheets (FBS) do not reflect effective food intake because they represent food quantities theoretically available for consumption rather than actual consumption.
claimLimitations of nutrient density scores include the requirement for accurate quantitative dietary intake data and food composition databases, the difficulty of comparing countries with different recommended intakes, and the necessity of using the same nutrients and total number of nutrients when comparing studies.
claimThe primary data used to assess dietary intake include the mean amounts of various foods, beverages, or food groups consumed daily, and the energy provided by weight unit of those foods as determined by food composition databases.
referenceThe ILSI Monograph 'Monitoring Dietary Intakes' (1991) includes a chapter titled 'A national food survey. Food balance sheets and other methodologies' edited by I. MacDonald.
Dietary diversity insufficiently explains differences in prevalence of ... journals.plos.org 4 facts
claimLess than 50% of pregnant women with anaemia may have underlying iron-deficiency, suggesting that non-iron-deficient anaemia might have a different association with food intake.
claimAnaemia in pregnancy is linked to poor dietary intake, specifically micronutrient deficiencies including iron, folate, vitamin B12, and zinc.
claimThe Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W) data collection method does not allow for the quantification of dietary consumption, such as portion sizes, which is a limitation in dietary research.
claimDaily dietary intake is subject to fluctuations over time, including before and during pregnancy, and is influenced by the seasonality of food availability.
How do the indices based on the EAT-Lancet recommendations ... medrxiv.org May 14, 2024 3 facts
perspectiveFuture research should analyze the link between dietary intake and non-communicable diseases to strengthen validity research.
measurementThe EAT-Lancet Index (ELI) assesses dietary intake in grams per day without energy adjustment, using a semi-quantitative scoring scale ranging from 0 (non-compliance) to 3 points (high compliance) per component, resulting in a total score range of 0 to 42 points.
claimDiscrepancies in dietary intake measurements can stem from variances in study design, specifically the method of nutritional assessment (24-hour dietary recall, food frequency questionnaires, or food diaries) and the number of days covered (single or repeated measures).
Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com Sep 19, 2022 2 facts
procedureTo allow for comparability between population subgroups, the researchers standardized dietary intakes to 2,000 kcal per day before computing dietary patterns.
claimIndividual-level dietary data are subject to measurement errors, and survey availability was limited or incomplete for some nations, dietary factors, demographic groups, and years, with less than a quarter of surveys including data on children aged 3–9 years and adults aged 85 years or older.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 2 facts
claimFood-based dietary guidelines are developed by national health authorities to translate current scientific knowledge regarding the relationship between food intake and health outcomes into clear guidance for consumers, practitioners, and policymakers.
claimMost diet quality scores and indices require detailed quantitative dietary intake and food composition data, though simpler measures have been developed for contexts where such data are unavailable.
Associations between dietary diversity and self-rated health in a ... link.springer.com Feb 28, 2025 2 facts
referenceCastell GS, Serra-Majem L, and Ribas-Barba L published an article in Nutrición Hospitalaria in 2015 describing the 24-hour dietary recall method for assessing food intake.
referenceKyamuhangire W, Lubowa A, Kaaya A, Kikafunda J, Harvey PWJ, and Rambeloson Z argued for the importance of using food and nutrient intake data to identify appropriate vehicles for food fortification and to estimate the potential benefits of such fortification in Uganda.
The role of Plant Foods in the evolution and Dispersal of early Humans kernsverlag.com Jul 30, 2022 2 facts
claimBen-Dor and Barkai argue that a decrease in prey size, caused by over-exploitation and environmental changes, forced Middle Pleistocene Homo to reduce fat intake, broaden their diet, and develop more complex behavioral and cultural adaptations.
referenceRothman et al. (2008) investigated the nutritional quality of gorilla diets, analyzing the consequences of age, sex, and season on dietary intake.
Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimSteenson and Buttriss advocate for using less generic data sources to estimate dietary intakes, nutritional content, nutrient bioavailability, and associated environmental and health impacts, noting that climate and ecological impacts of production practices vary by location.
Cross-context equivalence and agreement of healthy diet metrics for ... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
referenceThe study titled 'Cross-context equivalence and agreement of healthy diet metrics for national and global monitoring' analyzed quantitative 24-hour dietary intake data from 57,456 nonpregnant females aged 15-49 years across 21 countries.
[PDF] A suitability assessment of indicators for global and national ... healthydietsmonitoring.org 1 fact
claimHealthy diet metrics are defined as metrics derived from intakes of nutrients, foods, or food groups, or all three, with the aim of measuring one or more aspects of a healthy diet.
Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 1 fact
referenceThe systematic review and meta-analysis 'The prospective impact of food pricing on improving dietary consumption' was published in PLoS One in 2017 (12: e0172277).
Modern Diet and its Impact on Human Health - Longdom Publishing longdom.org 1 fact
claimFood intake is a fundamental activity of the human body and serves as a source of energy.
Western diet – Knowledge and References - Taylor & Francis taylorandfrancis.com 1 fact
claimSucrose consumption mimics the effects of nucleus accumbens µ-opioid receptor stimulation on fat intake and brain c-Fos-expression.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 1 fact
measurementLeaves were the most frequently utilized plant organ (63%) for both dietary consumption and therapeutic preparations in the Quitexe Municipality study.
Sustainable and healthy diet index (SHDI) unveils regional ... link.springer.com Sep 11, 2025 1 fact
claimAverage dietary intake across the studied regions was lower than minimum recommendations for whole-grain cereal products, dairy, legumes, fish, cheese, and nuts.
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claimFood intake and eating habits are important cornerstones regarding health and health promotion.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org Jan 12, 2022 1 fact
claimSeconda et al. (2018) noted that assessing diet affordability as a ratio of diet costs relative to household income may lead to approximations in monetary cost assessments if there is a large time gap between the collection of food price data and dietary intake data.
Development of the Diet Quality Questionnaire for Measurement of ... pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
measurementThe Diet Quality Questionnaire (DQQ) is a 29-item instrument developed to measure dietary intake.