Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia articles from September 2007

Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia archives from September 2007

From the editor.(Editorial)
September 1, 2007... The September issue of the journal spans research in the core business of Nutrition and Dietetics with six original research articles, one review, two insight papers and a clinical case study Once again, childhood obesity is at centre stage in...

Evidence-guided approaches to addressing child obesity: what approaches can dietitians use in their everyday practice?(EDITORIAL)
September 1, 2007... Child obesity was described by the World Health Organisation in 1998 as one of the most pressing public health issues of our time that requires an urgent and informed response. (1) Unfortunately, despite much attention and efforts, the...

Interventions for childhood overweight and obesity: a place for parenting skills.(LEADING ARTICLE)
September 1, 2007... (See the paper by Golley et al., pages 144-50) Concern about levels of obesity (1) could almost be described as a current panic in child health in our community. After a period in which it seemed impossible to obtain funds for obesity...

Family-focused weight management program for five- to nine-year-olds incorporating parenting skills training with healthy lifestyle information to support behaviour modification.(CASE STUDY)(Case study)
September 1, 2007... Abstract This case study aims to describe how general parenting principles can be used as part of parent-led, family-focused child weight management that is in line with current Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines. A parent-led,...

Child feeding practices and perceptions of childhood overweight and childhood obesity risk among mothers of preschool children.(ORIGINAL RESEARCH)(Case study)
September 1, 2007... Abstract Aim: The present study assessed the relationship between maternal attitudes, beliefs and child feeding practices. It was hypothesised that: (i) maternal control over feeding would increase when mothers perceived their children as...

Body mass and fatness of Japanese college women and relationship to place of residence.(ORIGINAL RESEARCH)
September 1, 2007... Abstract Aim: The objectives of the present study are to examine prevalence of overweight, underweight, and overfat and underfat in Japanese college women and to determine if and how living arrangements during college were related. ...

Follow-up phone calls increase nutrient intake estimated by three-day food diaries in 13-year-old participants of the Raine study.(ORIGINAL RESEARCH)(Clinical report)
September 1, 2007... Abstract Aim: Our primary objective was to determine the effect of follow-up phone calls on estimated nutrient intakes obtained by three-day food diaries from 13-year-old adolescents. Methods: Food diaries were recorded using household...

Prevalence of malnutrition in adults in Queensland public hospitals and residential aged care facilities.(ORIGINAL RESEARCH)(Case study)
September 1, 2007... Abstract Aim: To determine the prevalence of malnutrition in Queensland public acute and residential aged care facilities, and explore effects of variables associated with malnutrition in these populations. Methods: A multicentre,...

Mini Nutritional Assessment in geriatric rehabilitation: inter-rater reliability and relationship to body composition and nutritional biochemistry.(ORIGINAL RESEARCH)
September 1, 2007... Abstract Aim: To determine the inter-rater reliability of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and relationship with body composition and nutritional biochemistry among older Australians undergoing rehabilitation. Methods:...

Deficiencies in nutritional intake in patients admitted with diabetes-related foot complications.(ORIGINAL RESEARCH)
September 1, 2007... Abstract Aim: Adequate nutritional intake is an essential component for timely wound healing. The present research aimed to identify the frequency of inadequate dietary intake, including the specific nutritional elements most frequently...

Back to basics: estimating energy requirements for adult hospital patients.(REVIEW)
September 1, 2007... Abstract Predictive equations are a quick and non-invasive way to estimate a patient's energy requirements, and can be a useful tool when used appropriately. However, as with any tool, the skill and experience of the user will affect the...

Central obesity is common in renal transplant recipients and is associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.(ORIGINAL RESEARCH)
September 1, 2007... Abstract Aim: Obesity following renal transplantation is common and may be associated with cardiovascular disease. We sought to investigate the prevalence of central obesity in renal transplant recipients (RTR) and its association with...

Eight years of nutrition intervention for a young person with an acquired brain injury.(CASE STUDY)(Case study)
September 1, 2007... Abstract This case is about a 38-year-old man with an acquired brain injury (ABI). It is a qualitative analysis of eight years of nutrition intervention by a private dietetic practitioner in a nursing home setting. For the eight years of...

Dietary electrolytes and cardiovascular disease.(CONTINUING EDUCATION QUIZ)
September 1, 2007... Continuing education and the APD program This quiz is an ideal activity for APD members to include in your CPD log, where it relates to personal learning goals. Record the time taken, to the nearest hour, to complete the quiz and any...

Discovering Nutrition. Second edition.(Book review)
September 1, 2007... Discovering Nutrition. Second edition Insel P, Turner RE, Ross D. Jones and Bartlett, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 2006, 646 pages, $127.50, ISBN 0763735558 Discovering Nutrition is an introductory nutrition textbook designed for graduate...

Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Evidence-based Applications. Fourth edition.(Book review)
September 1, 2007... Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Evidence-based Applications. Fourth edition. Lutz C, Przytulski K. F.A. Davis Company/Publishers, Philadelphia, 2006, 724 pages, $99.00, ISBN 0803613369 This soft-cover book aims to provide the beginning...

The Glycaemic Index: A Physiological Classification of Dietary Carbohydrates.(Book review)
September 1, 2007... The Glycaemic Index: A Physiological Classification of Dietary Carbohydrates. Wolever TMS. Cabi Publishing, Oxfordshire, UK, 2006, 272 pages, 60 pounds, ISBN 1-84593-0517 So, you think you know everything you need to know about the...

The Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics.(Book review)
September 1, 2007... The Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics. Webster-Gandy J, Madden A, Holdsworth M. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, 2006, 730 pages, 24.95 pounds, ISBN 0-19-856725-1 This publication is one of a series 40 or so Oxford...

Future events.(Brief article)(Calendar)
September 1, 2007... Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity's 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting 31 August to 2 September 2007, The Rydges Lakeside, Canberra City, Australian Capital Territory. Website: http://www.asso.org.au; E-mail: asso.adm@ozlee.com.au...

The process of development of this report.(The Role of Red Meat in Healthy Australian Diets)
September 1, 2007... The first edition of 'The Role of Red Meat in Healthy Australian Diets' was published in February 2001 and has been a useful, evidence-based report on red meat and health for health professionals, the food industry and consumers. In the light...

Executive summary.
September 1, 2007... 1 Meat has long played a central role in the diet of humans. Human evolution is marked by changes to cranio-dental features and the development of a larger brain balanced by a smaller, simpler gastrointestinal tract. When considered with fossil...

Meat in the human diet: an anthropological perspective.(Section 1: Anthropological, social and marketing perspectives)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Human ancestral diets changed substantially approximately four to five million years ago with major climatic changes creating open grassland environments. * We developed a larger brain balanced by a smaller, simpler...

Meat in the context of the whole diet: a social and cuisine perspective.(Section 1: Anthropological, social and marketing perspectives)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Cuisine is the cultural use of food. It is linked to agriculture and trade as much as nutritional need and culinary artistry. * Combinations of core foods make up cuisines, but these combinations are constantly changing....

Australian consumers: a marketer's perspective.(Section 1: Anthropological, social and marketing perspectives)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS After 30 years working with consumers, it would seem that a 'back to basics' belief system is emerging, this being borne out of: * A genuine concern for the 'excesses' of an affluent society. In a food sense, this...

Nutritional composition of red meat.(Section 2: Key nutrients delivered by red meat in the diet)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS The lean component of red meat is: * An excellent source of high biological value protein, vitamin B12, niacin, vitamin B6, iron, zinc and phosphorus * A source of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, riboflavin,...

Vitamin B12.(Section 2: Key nutrients delivered by red meat in the diet)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Subclinical vitamin B12 deficiency (low serum vitamin B12, and/or raised methylmalonate) occurs in 10% or more of older people, in Australia and other developed countries. Causes include inadequate liberation of vitamin B12...

Iron.(Section 2: Key nutrients delivered by red meat in the diet)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Iron is required for the transport of oxygen and numerous metabolic functions, including the production of energy. * Dietary iron exists in two forms: haem iron is found in foods from animal sources, especially meat; and...

Zinc.(Section 2: Key nutrients delivered by red meat in the diet)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Zinc is an essential nutrient, required for numerous metabolic functions, including gene expression, growth and immunity. * Manifestations of zinc deficiency include growth retardation, high rates of infection, skin...

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in red meat.(Section 2: Key nutrients delivered by red meat in the diet)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Newly introduced Nutrient Reference Values indicate that most Australians need to increase their dietary intake of the long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC omega-3 PUFA), viz. eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),...

Red meat and food guides.(Section 2: Key nutrients delivered by red meat in the diet)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * A re-examination of equivalence between meats and alternatives in food guides is required in view of new recommendations for intakes of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and the issue of bioavailability in relation to iron and...

Role of red meat in the diet for children and adolescents.(Section 3: The role of red meat in meeting nutritional challenges during the life stages)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Optimal nutrition during the first years of life is crucial for optimal growth and development and, possibly, the prevention of chronic disease of adulthood. * Iron-deficiency anaemia in childhood and adolescence is...

Acne in adolescence: a role for nutrition?(Section 3: The role of red meat in meeting nutritional challenges during the life stages)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Acne prevalence varies substantially between populations and is low in non-Westernised societies consuming traditional diets. * A unifying feature of traditional diets is low glycaemic load. * High-glycaemic-load diets...

Nutritional challenges for the elderly.(Section 3: The role of red meat in meeting nutritional challenges during the life stages)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * There are an increasing number of elderly people with a wide range of body weights, chronic diseases, disabilities and food preferences. * The elderly are the largest group of nutritionally vulnerable people in Australia,...

Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.(Section 4: The role of red meat in the prevention and management of chronic disease)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Dietary protein is more satiating than carbohydrate or fat and has been shown to reduce food intake after controlled liquid preloads and meals. * High-protein, low-energy weight-loss diets may assist compliance by...

Cardiovascular diseases and red meat.(Section 4: The role of red meat in the prevention and management of chronic disease)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Lean Australian red meat cuts are low in fat and have a ratio of cholesterol-raising saturated fatty acids (SFA) to cis-monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) to cis-polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) of around 24:40:14. This is...

Blood pressure.(Section 4: The role of red meat in the prevention and management of chronic disease)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Most population epidemiological studies have shown an inverse association between estimated protein intake and blood pressure. Total and plant proteins are consistently associated with lower blood pressure. Inverse...

Colorectal cancer.(Section 4: The role of red meat in the prevention and management of chronic disease)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * There are now sufficient studies of the relationship between red meat consumption and cancer of the colon and rectum, using the preferred cohort design, to make meta-analysis possible. * Few of these cohort studies have...

Nutrition priorities for people living with cancer.(Section 4: The role of red meat in the prevention and management of chronic disease)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * In Australia, the number of cancer survivors has been estimated at 267000 and is increasing. Cancer survivors are at increased risk of other health problems after a diagnosis of cancer, including heart disease, diabetes and...

Reducing the meat and livestock industry's environmental footprint.(Section 5: Additional perspectives)
September 1, 2007... KEY POINTS * Grazing is the single most extensive form of land use on the planet and, therefore, livestock producers bear a major responsibility for environmentally sustainable production practices. * The major environmental challenges...

Production practices for red meat in Australia.(APPENDIX)
September 1, 2007... Since its beginnings with the arrival of the First Fleet over 200 years ago, our red meat industry has delivered a significant contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of our nation, to the point today where it represents...