scholarly journals Children’s Consumption Patterns and Their Parent’s Perception of a Healthy Diet

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2322
Author(s):  
Jessica Eliason ◽  
Francesco Acciai ◽  
Robin S. DeWeese ◽  
Sonia Vega-López ◽  
Punam Ohri-Vachaspati
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Sugar Consumption ◽  
Dietary Interventions ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar

This study aims to examine children’s fruit, vegetable, and added sugar consumption relative to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association’s recommendations, as well as to compare children’s reported consumption with parental perception of the child’s overall diet quality. Data were drawn from 2 independent, cross sectional panels (2009–10 and 2014–15) of the New Jersey Child Health Study. The analytical sample included 2229 households located in five New Jersey cities. Daily consumption of fruit (cups), vegetables (cups), and added sugars (teaspoons) for all children (3–18 years old) were based on parent reports. Multivariate linear regression analyses estimated children’s adjusted fruit, vegetable, and added sugar consumption across parents’ perception categories (Disagree; Somewhat Agree; and Strongly Agree that their child eats healthy). Although only a small proportion of children meet recommendations, the majority of parents strongly agreed that their child ate healthy. Nonetheless, significant differences, in the expected direction, were observed in vegetable and fruit consumption (but not sugar) across parental perceptional categories for most age/sex groups. Dietary interventions tailored to parents should include specific quantity and serving-size information for fruit and vegetable recommendations, based on their child’s age/sex, and highlight sources of added sugar and their sugar content.

scholarly journals Trends in Free Sugar Content of Slovenian Pre-Packaged Foods and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Zupanic ◽  
Igor Pravst
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
World Health ◽  
Free Sugar ◽  
Sugar Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractIn 2015, World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines to reduce the consumption of free sugars to no more than 10% of the total daily energy intake, with additional health benefits achieved when aiming to less than 5%. For the general population, following these recommendations has proven difficult due to the massive amount of free sugar available in pre-packed products on the market. In Slovenia, a series of actions have been undertaken to reduce the availability and consumption of foods high in free sugar, including food industry responsibility pledges from soft drink and dairy industry (in 2015 and 2017, respectively).To monitor the efficacy of those actions as well as general trends in free sugar content on the Slovenian food market, the cross-sectional study from 2015 was repeated in 2017. Data from 21,115 pre-packed food items were systematically collected from major retailer shops in Ljubljana, Slovenia. All products were photographed and their European/International Article (EAN) codes scanned to assemble an online database. The products were later assigned to one of the 49 pre-defined food categories, matching those from 2015. The categories that contributed to free sugar consumption in 2015 the most were re-analysed in 2017.Results showed that in the category of Chocolate and sweets, which in 2015 contributed one third of all free sugar sold on Slovenian market, mean free sugar content increased by 4.7 %. Among Soft drinks, which followed shortly after, free sugar content dropped by 8 %. The decrease was also observed among Jellies (10.7 %) Yogurt products (5.7 %), Breakfast cereals (1.7 %), Biscuits (0.9 %), as well as Fruit and vegetable juices (0.9 %). On the other hand, large increase was observed among Ice creams and edible ices (31.3 %) and in the category of Jam and spreads, in which mean free sugar content increased by 20.3 %.The data showed some favourable trends in free sugar content in many food categories that contribute an important share to an overall free sugar consumption. However, free sugar in certain food categories such as Chocolate and sweets is still on the rise, exposing the need for additional actions that would encourage industry to reformulate products with a lesser amount of free sugar. Moreover, industry self-regulation may be one of, but not the only measure to efficiently reduce free sugar consumption among general population.

Consumption of aquatic products and meats in Chinese residents: A cross-sectional study in 2014

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liying Jiang ◽  
Junjie Shen ◽  
Jianwen Li ◽  
Huijun Wang ◽  
Sana Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Aquatic Products

Abstract Objective To characterize the distribution, potential determinants of the consumption of aquatic products and meats, as well as part of the nutritional behavior of Chinese residents in a nationwide representative sample.Methods The study was conducted using a multi-stage stratified random cluster sampling technique and a population-proportional sampling procedure in 14 provinces in China. Chinese subjects aged 3 years and above (n = 24,106) completed a face-to-face dietary interview from July to October in 2014.Results The average daily consumption of meat and aquatic products for the all-aged population was 70.9 g and 48.0 g, respectively, which aligned with Dietary Guidelines (40-75g/d) for Chinese Residents (2016). Intake of aquatic products among Chinese people was relatively insufficient, especially for adolescents and elder people (<40g/d). Males, mainly aged 19-60, generally consumed too much meat (>80g/d), and 19-44 grouping consumed more than 70g/d of red meat. Besides, urban residents and individuals with higher SES have exhibited more comprehensive dietary preferences than rural ones and those with a lower SES do. Women and the higher SES group tend to be closer to the dietary guidelines for the Chinese.Conclusions The consumption of meat and aquatic products varied with age, sex, region and SES. Detecting patterns in consumption is particularly relevant for policy makers, researchers and health professionals in the formulation of dietary recommendations and estimating potential health outcomes.

scholarly journals Breakfast in Denmark. Prevalence of Consumption, Intake of Foods, Nutrients and Dietary Quality. A Study from the International Breakfast Research Initiative

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sisse Fagt ◽  
Jeppe Matthiessen ◽  
Camilla Thyregod ◽  
Karsten Kørup ◽  
Anja Biltoft-Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Research Initiative ◽  
Total Fat

Breakfast is considered by many to be the most important meal of the day. This study examined the intake of nutrients and foods at breakfast among Danes and the relation to the overall dietary quality. Data were derived from the Danish National Survey on Diet and Physical Activity 2011–2013, a cross-sectional national food consumption study. A total of 3680 participants aged 6–75 years were included in the analyses of breakfast consumption. The Nutrient Rich Food Index 9.3 method was used to examine the overall dietary quality of the diet. The intake of nutrients and foods at breakfast were compared across dietary quality score tertiles by ANCOVA adjusted for energy and socio economic status. Breakfast was eaten frequently by children and adults and contributed with 18–20% of total energy intake. Breakfast was relatively high in dietary fibre, B vitamins, calcium and magnesium and low in added sugar, total fat, sodium, vitamin A and D. A decrease in the intake of added sugar, total fat and saturated fat and an increase in the intake of dietary fibre and most micronutrients were seen across tertiles of dietary quality scores. Commonly consumed foods provided at breakfast in Denmark included bread, breakfast cereals and dairy products as well as water, coffee and juice, while intakes of fruits, vegetables, cakes and soft drinks were low.

scholarly journals Added Sugar Intake is Associated with Blood Pressure in Older Females

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safiyah Mansoori ◽  
Nicole Kushner ◽  
Richard R. Suminski ◽  
William B. Farquhar ◽  
Sheau C. Chai
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Fruit Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar

Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is highly prevalent in the aging population. Notably, diet and lifestyle have a strong influence on BP. We investigated the association between dietary factors and BP in older adults. This cross-sectional study included 128 participants, aged 65–80 years. Multiple linear regressions were conducted to examine the associations between diet, including meats, vegetables, grains, fruits, dairy, fats, and added sugar, and BP. There was a significant association between intake of added sugar and systolic BP and diastolic BP in females after controlling for age, income, body mass index, physical activity levels, daily calorie intake, and BP medication use. The model predicted that a decrease of 2.3 teaspoons (0.5 standard deviation) of added sugar would result in a 8.4 mmHg drop in systolic BP and a 3.7 mmHg drop in diastolic BP. Whole fruit was associated with a reduction in diastolic BP in both males and females, and the model predicted that, for every 0.71 cup increase in whole fruit consumption, there would be a decrease in diastolic BP of 2.8 mmHg. Our findings support the dietary guidelines of limiting daily intake of added sugar and increasing fruit consumption to promote overall cardiovascular health in older adults.

scholarly journals Commercial complementary food consumption is prospectively associated with added sugar intake in childhood

2016 ◽  
Vol 115 (11) ◽  
pp. 2067-2074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Foterek ◽  
Anette E. Buyken ◽  
Katja Bolzenius ◽  
Annett Hilbig ◽  
Ute Nöthlings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Complementary Food ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Sugar Intake ◽  
Primary School Age

AbstractGiven that commercial complementary food (CF) can contain high levels of added sugar, a high consumption may predispose to a preference for sweet taste later in life. This study examined cross-sectional associations between commercial CF consumption and added sugar intake in infancy as well as its prospective relation to added sugar intake in pre-school and primary-school age children. In all, 288 children of the Dortmund Nutritional and Anthropometric Longitudinally Designed Study with 3-d weighed dietary records at 0·5 and 0·75 (infancy), 3 and 4 (pre-school age) and 6 and 7 years of age (primary-school age) were included in this analysis. Individual commercial CF consumption as percentage of total commercial CF (%cCF) was averaged at 0·5 and 0·75 years. Individual total added sugar intake (g/d, energy percentage/d) was averaged for all three age groups. Multivariable logistic and linear regression models were used to analyse associations between %cCF and added sugar intake. In infancy, a higher %cCF was associated with odds for high added sugar intake from CF and for high total added sugar intake (>75th percentile, P<0·033). Prospectively, a higher %cCF was related to higher added sugar intake in both pre-school (P<0·041) and primary-school age children (P<0·039), although these associations were attenuated in models adjusting for added sugar intake in infancy. A higher %cCF in infancy may predispose to higher added sugar intake in later childhood by virtue of its added sugar content. Therefore, offering home-made CF or carefully chosen commercial CF without added sugar might be one strategy to reduce sugar intake in infancy and later on.

scholarly journals Association between Self-Reported Gluten Avoidance and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Findings of the NutriNet-Santé Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 4147
Author(s):  
Anouk Reuzé ◽  
Rosalie Delvert ◽  
Laëtitia Perrin ◽  
Robert Benamouzig ◽  
Jean-Marc Sabaté ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Dietary Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Rome Iii ◽  
Irritable Bowel

Self-management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is increasingly focusing on exclusion diets. In particular; patients are showing a significant interest in the gluten-free diet for the treatment of IBS. However; the lack of scientific evidence prevents the establishment of clear dietary guidelines and attention is needed as dietary restriction can lead to potentially adverse effects. This cross-sectional study aims to explore the practice of gluten avoidance in participants identified with IBS in a large cohort of non-celiac French adults. The population included 15,103 participants of the NutriNet-Santé study who completed a functional gastrointestinal disorder questionnaire based on the Rome III criteria to identify IBS in 2013 and a food avoidance questionnaire in 2016. Data on diet and anthropometric and sociodemographic characteristics were collected. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to compare the avoidance of gluten between IBS and non-IBS participants. Participants were mainly women (73.4%) and the mean age in this population was 55.8 ± 13.2 years. Among these individuals, 804 (5.4%) participants were identified as IBS cases. Among them, the prevalence of gluten avoidance was estimated at 14.8%, of which 3.0% reported total avoidance; versus 8.8% and 1.6% in non-IBS participants. After adjustments; gluten avoidance was higher in IBS participants compared to their non-IBS counterparts: (OR = 1.86; 95%CI = 1.21, 2.85) for total and (OR = 1.71; 95%CI = 1.36, 2.14) for partial avoidance. Participants identified with IBS were more associated with gluten avoidance than non-IBS participants. Further studies are needed to explore the long-term consequences of dietary interventions and to provide consistent dietary guidance connected to patient perception.

scholarly journals Contemporary Trends and Habits in the Consumption of Sugar and Sweeteners—A Questionnaire Survey among Poles

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlena Pielak ◽  
Ewa Czarniecka-Skubina ◽  
Joanna Trafiałek ◽  
Artur Głuchowski
Keyword(s):  
Data Interpretation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Steviol Glycosides ◽  
Sugar Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Health Related ◽  
High Level

The purpose of the paper was a cross sectional study to evaluate the use of sugars and selected sweeteners by Polish consumers in their diet. The survey was conducted using the direct interview method on the group of 2000 adults declaring the consumption of sugar or sweeteners. The ANOVA test and multi-dimensional cluster analysis was used to the data interpretation (p < 0.05). It was stated that the consumption of sugar among consumers remained at a high level. Respondents declared taking up the activities towards reducing sugar intake in their diet mostly due to health-related reasons. It was emphasized in particular by women taking part in the survey. The most frequent way to limit the amount of sugar in the diet consisted in choosing sweeteners, mainly stevia and xylitol. However, the knowledge concerning steviol glycosides among the consumers was not extensive. Results are the source of up-to-date information concerning the consumption of sugar and sweeteners. Consumers to whom nutrition campaigns on the necessity to limit the content of sugar in the diet are worth addressing were identified. A hypothesis, that consumers are currently more aware of the negative influence of increased sugar consumption on their health and they aim at limiting the content of added sugar in their diet, was confirmed.

scholarly journals The association between body shape silhouette and dietary pattern among Mexican women

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle Romieu ◽  
María C Escamilla-Núñez ◽  
Luisa M Sánchez-Zamorano ◽  
Ruy Lopez-Ridaura ◽  
Gabriela Torres-Mejía ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Shape ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Mexican Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Sugar Content ◽  
Place Promotion

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between dietary patterns and self-perceived body shape silhouette and BMI in a sample of Mexican women.DesignA cross-sectional analysis of dietary habits from baseline data of a large cohort study (EsMaestra) conducted in 2006–2008.SettingThe state of Veracruz, Mexico.SubjectsMexican teachers (n 20 330) provided information on body shape silhouette at baseline, changes in body shape silhouette and BMI, as well as information on sociodemographic variables and lifestyle.ResultsThe median BMI was 26·8 kg/m2; 43 % of women were overweight and 24 % were obese. The carbohydrates, sweet drinks and refined foods pattern was associated with a greater risk of having a large silhouette and a large BMI (BMI ≥ 30·0 kg/m2v. BMI < 25·0 kg/m2; ORT1−3 = 1·86, 95 % CI 1·56, 2·22 and 1·47, 95 % CI 1·28, 1·69, respectively) with a significant trend when comparing the first and third tertiles of intake. The fruit and vegetable pattern was associated with a lower risk of having a large silhouette and a large BMI (ORT1−3 = 0·68, 95 % CI 0·57, 0·82 and ORT1−3 = 0·77, 95 % CI 0·67, 0·88, respectively) with a significant decreasing trend. Similar results were observed when change in silhouette (from 18 years of age to current silhouette) was considered.ConclusionsHigh intakes of carbohydrates, sweet drinks and refined foods are related to larger silhouettes. Public health intervention improving access to healthy dietary guidelines, healthy food choice in the work place, promotion of physical activity and regulation of beverages with a high sugar content and of refined foods should be considered.

scholarly journals Associations Between Dietary Added Sugars, Glycemia, and BMI (P21-066-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kassidy Sharpe ◽  
Hala El Mikati ◽  
Julie Pike ◽  
Lisa Smith ◽  
Carol Boushey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Normal Status

Abstract Objectives American adolescents have a nutrient-poor diet pattern, which is particularly high in added sugars, putting them at risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). We aimed to assess dietary intake of added sugars in adolescents and relationships with glycemia and body mass index (BMI). Methods Cross-sectional, baseline measures were obtained from an ongoing, randomized controlled behavioral intervention to prevent adolescent T2D. Participants, using the Technology Assisted Dietary Assessment system (TADA), created a mobile, imaged-based, four-day food record which the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN) analyzed. Glucose dynamics were measured at fasting and during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), using point of care instruments (DCA Analyzer, Siemens Medical Solutions, Malvern, PA; YSI Analyzers, Xylem Inc., Yellow Springs, OH). High added sugar intake was defined as consuming above the recommendation of 10% of calories from the US Dietary Guidelines. Independent sample T-tests assessed the differences between groups consuming high versus recommended amounts of added sugars. Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Results Thirty-one adolescents, ages 15.5 ± 2.4 years, were screened. The sample was composed of 12 boys and 19 girls, and 45% had prediabetes. The BMI of the sample was 34.3 ± 6.8 kg/m2 with no differences between normal status and prediabetes groups. Similarly, normal status (11.2 ± 4.6%) and prediabetes (11.3 ± 5.0%) groups each consumed excess amounts of added sugars with no differences between groups. There were no significant differences between glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c, 5.5 ± 0.5% and 5.3 ± 0.2%), 2 hour glucose concentrations (125.4 ± 28.7 mg/dL and 111.9 ± 22.0 mg/dL), or BMI (33.9 ± 6.0 kg/m2 and 34.9 ± 8.2 kg/m2) between the groups with high versus recommended intakes of added sugar, respectively. The fasting plasma glucose concentrations in the group with high intakes of added sugar tended to be higher compared to the group with recommended intake of added sugar (94.6 ± 5.7 mg/dL versus 90.8 ± 5.1 mg/dL, P = 0.095). Conclusions Fasting glucose may be higher in adolescents consuming excess compared to recommended amounts of added sugars. This research highlights the need for additional research to clarify the metabolic consequences of high amounts of added sugars in the diets of adolescents with obesity and a risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Funding Sources McKinley Foundation, Indiana CTSI Project Development Team UL1TR002529.

scholarly journals Child and Parent Knowledge of Added Sugar Recommendations Is Associated with Decreased Added Sugar Intake in Multiethnic Elementary Aged Children (P16-021-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Landry ◽  
Amanda Justiz ◽  
Fiona Asigbee ◽  
Sarvenaz Vandyousefi ◽  
Reem Ghaddar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Parent Knowledge ◽  
Sugar Intake ◽  
Blood Institute ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sugar Recommendations

Abstract Objectives Due to the adverse health effects of added sugar consumption, the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have encouraged reduced intake of added sugars. While education is a key component of the DGA, no research has studied whether knowledge of the recommendations for added sugar is associated with decreased intake. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of parent and child knowledge of added sugar recommendations on added sugar intake in a sample of multiethnic 3rd to 5th grade students. Methods This study examined cross-sectional data from TX Sprouts, a 1-year cooking, gardening, and nutrition clustered randomized control trial. A sample of 685 children and one of their parents completed questionnaires to assess knowledge of added sugar recommendations. Two 24-hour dietary recalls were used to assess average child energy and added sugar intake. Multiple linear regression was used to examine associations between child and parent knowledge and a child's added sugar intake while controlling for child age, ethnicity, gender, and energy intake and parent ethnicity and gender. Results Only 38% of children were able to identify the correct recommendation for added sugar intake, compared to 46% of parents. Parent knowledge of the added sugar recommendation was associated with a lower intake of added sugar (40.1 vs 35.6 grams, P < 0.01). Child knowledge of the added sugar recommendation was associated with a lower intake of added sugar (39.9 vs 35.9 grams, P < 0.02). Conclusions The findings of this study suggest that knowledge of added sugar guidelines is associated with lower intake of added sugar. Nutrition education for children and their parents should focus on increasing knowledge of national guidelines and recommendations to improve dietary intake and overall health. Funding Sources This research was supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

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