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malnutrition
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Analysis of study Global Burden of Disease in 2021 - Frontiers frontiersin.org Jan 14, 2025 10 facts
referenceRodríguez-Sánchez et al. published 'Malnutrition prevalence and burden on healthcare resource use among spanish community-living older adults: results of a longitudinal analysis' in Clinical Economics and Outcomes Research in 2020.
referenceRytter et al. published 'The immune system in children with malnutrition—a systematic review' in PLOS ONE in 2014.
claimNepal faces a dual burden of malnutrition, characterized by a rapid increase in the frequency of high Body Mass Index (BMI) alongside the ongoing presence of undernutrition.
referenceMark et al. published the article 'Malnutrition: the silent pandemic' in The BMJ in 2020.
referenceWei et al. utilized the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS) database to investigate the frequency and predictors of malnutrition among the elderly population in China.
referenceSöderström et al. published 'Malnutrition is associated with increased mortality in older adults regardless of the cause of death' in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2017.
claimRegional research on malnutrition in India has been conducted in specific areas, including the Great Andamanese tribe, West Bengal, and South India.
referenceA trend analysis of Global Burden of Disease data from 2010 to 2019 identified a double burden of malnutrition in Nepal, characterized by both protein-energy malnutrition and high Body Mass Index.
referenceThe China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study identified prevalence and predictors of malnutrition among elderly Chinese adults.
referenceA critical reappraisal of malnutrition in South Asia was conducted.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com Jun 13, 2018 6 facts
claimScientists studying malnutrition debated the relative roles of total calorie intake versus protein intake in infant and child diseases such as marasmus and kwashiorkor, which were collectively referred to as 'protein-calorie deficiency diseases.'
quoteA formal UK advisory committee on international nutrition aid stated: “the primary attack on malnutrition should be through the alleviation of poverty… aid should be directed to projects that will generate income among the poor, even where such projects do not have any marked effect on the national income of the country concerned.”
perspectiveSome scientists argued that calorie insufficiency was the primary cause of malnutrition and contended that protein-enriched formulas and foods should not be used as a substitute for breast milk.
claimThe 'double burden' of malnutrition in lower-income countries refers to the simultaneous presence of conventional malnutrition (insufficient calories and micronutrients) causing poor maternal and child health, and modern malnutrition (poor diet quality) causing obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
claimA formal UK advisory committee on international nutrition aid recommended that the primary strategy for addressing malnutrition should be the alleviation of poverty, specifically by directing aid toward projects that generate income for the poor, regardless of the impact on national income.
claimThe early 20th-century focus on micronutrients created a precedent for reductionist, nutrient-focused approaches in dietary research, guidelines, and policy to address malnutrition.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org Jan 12, 2022 4 facts
claimThe global challenges of the twenty-first century include combatting malnutrition (undernutrition, micronutrient deficiency, overweight, and obesity) and reducing the burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
claimThe scoping review identified relatively few health outcome indicators for forms of malnutrition other than diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
claimMalnutrition in all its forms is the largest cause of lost health in the world, according to Swinburn et al. (2019).
claimThe Second International Conference on Nutrition in 2014 highlighted the challenges and urgency of transforming food systems to deliver healthy diets in a sustainable manner due to the growing double burden of malnutrition.
A Consensus Proposal for Nutritional Indicators to Assess ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org 3 facts
referenceDonini et al. published 'Risk of malnutrition (over and under-nutrition): validation of the JaNuS screening tool' in Clinical Nutrition in 2014.
claimNutritional assessment tools such as the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and Just a Nutritional Screening (JANUS) may be useful for detecting malnutrition.
claimHigher dietary diversity is associated with household socioeconomic status, food security, and protection against the double burden of malnutrition in countries undergoing nutrition transition.
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 2 facts
claimThe diet in Ethiopia is primarily composed of staples that often lack sufficient protein and micronutrients, leading to malnutrition among children and women.
referencePadulosi S., Thompson J., and Rudebjer P. (2013) authored 'Fighting poverty, hunger and malnutrition with neglected and underutilized species (NUS): needs, challenges and the way forward', which addresses the role of underutilized species in food security.
measurement-of-dietary-diversity Research Articles - Page 1 discovery.researcher.life 2 facts
claimLow-quality diets contribute to the burden of malnutrition and increase the risk of children not achieving their developmental potential.
claimNutrition-sensitive agriculture programs address the underlying determinants of malnutrition, but their contributions to improving diets are not currently factored into nutrition impact modeling tools.
Dietary diversity insufficiently explains differences in prevalence of ... journals.plos.org 2 facts
claimDifferences in culture, lifestyle, and religion influence dietary intake and may result in malnutrition and anaemia in Nigeria, though religion specifically did not have an effect on the risk of anaemia in this study.
referenceSiddiqui, Salam, Lassi, and Das (2020) explored the intertwined relationship between malnutrition and poverty.
Cross-context equivalence and agreement of healthy diet metrics for ... openknowledge.fao.org Oct 3, 2024 2 facts
claimThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) assert that a lack of consensus on what constitutes a healthy diet can undermine progress and the continuity of efforts to end hunger, address malnutrition, improve human health, and protect the environment.
claimThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have formulated principles defining healthy diets to accelerate progress toward commitments regarding ending hunger, malnutrition, and environmental protection.
Editorial: Dietary diversity indicators: cultural preferences and health ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimMalnutrition may increase the risk of anxiety and depression, while nutrient-rich diets have been reported to reduce these symptoms.
Western pattern diet | Nutrition and Dietetics | Research Starters ebsco.com 1 fact
claimMalnutrition can occur in populations with ample food supplies due to poor dietary choices or limited availability of nutritious options.
Editorial: Local, traditional and indigenous food systems in the 21st ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimEthnic minorities in China suffer from a double-burden of malnutrition and consume unbalanced diets.
Nutritional Evolution – Human Origin and Evolution ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in 1 fact
claimScrimshaw et al. (1959) indicated that there are direct effects of protein-calorie deficiency and a synergistic interaction between malnutrition and infection.
Implications of the Western Diet for Agricultural Production, Health ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimSeveral global regions are experiencing a diet-related health crisis characterized by malnutrition, overweight, obesity, and metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cancer, according to the 2018 WHO database.
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claimHealthy diets promote optimal growth and development and prevent malnutrition in all its forms, including undernutrition and obesity.
The Role Of Traditional Foods In Native Elder Health icaa.cc 1 fact
perspectiveReclaiming control over food production and distribution allows Native communities to address historical traumas and restore balance to their health, potentially reducing disparities related to malnutrition, food insecurity, and nutrition-related chronic diseases.
a synthesis of dietary quality metrics and their validity for ... - PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimThe most optimal dietary metric for assessing malnutrition remains unclear.
Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimResearch on the linkages between dietary patterns and human/planetary health informs policy-level actions and investments needed to meet climate-related emissions targets, tackle malnutrition, support 'nature positive' actions to preserve ecosystem services, and promote a just transition to inclusive food systems governance.