Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from August 2003

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from August 2003

Wanted: data-driven dietitians.(Editor's Outlook)(Editorial)
August 1, 2003... With this issue of the Journal, and my first solo "Editor's Outlook," I would like to officially express my appreciation to Elaine Monsen PhD, RD, for her 20 productive years as Editor-in-Chief. It is a rare privilege to assume responsibility...

Empowerment: a commitment, not a buzzword.(President's Page)(mission of the American Diabetics Association)(President's Page)
August 1, 2003... Empowering members to compete in the 21st century is one of the main goals of ADA's 2003-06 strategic plan. It is our mission to help members develop and prosper as dietetics professionals. During the coming months, I will focus on practical...

Baby weighings and village folklore groups.(For Your Information)
August 1, 2003... Editor's Note: The following article by Christine Lindell Detweiler, MPH, RD, is an edited version of "Baby weighings and village folklore groups," which won an award from the Wimpfheimer-Guggenheim Fund for International Exchange in Nutrition,...

Achieving a diverse profession through academic recruitment.(Beyond The Headlines)
August 1, 2003... The demographics of the United States are changing dramatically. Census 2000 summary data show the Hispanic or Latino population to be the most populous minority group in the United States. Statistically, the US population is 75.1% white, 12.5%...

ADA Foundation corporate corner.(People & Events)(American Dietetic Association)(youth health promotion program)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The General Mills Foundation, the American Dietetic Association Foundation, and the President's Challenge have partnered to improve levels of youth nutrition and fitness across the United States. The joint initiative has awarded 50 grants of...

Join the new weight management DPG.(DPG News)(American Dietetic Association Dietetic Practice Groups)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Become a founding member today! The American Dietetic Association (ADA) Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs) have a history and tradition of uniting members in a professional interest area. ADA's newest group, the Weight Management DPG, would...

Educational events.(People & Events)(Calendar)
August 1, 2003... NUTRITION & EXERCISE: An intensive workshop San Francisco August 22-23, 2003 Seattle September 12-13 Los Angeles September 19-20 San Diego October 10-11 Las Vegas January 16-17, 2004 Salt Lake City February 6-7 ...

ADA member, Julienne Stewart, receives the 2003 Silver Plate Award.(Honors)(American Dietetics Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... This award, presented by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, pays tribute to the nation's top operators in nine major foodservice segments. ADA member Julienne Stewart, RD, received the Silver Plate Award in the Business...

ADA member, Cheryl Bittle, inducted into the Oklahoma State University College of Human Environmental Sciences Hall of Fame.(Honors)(American Dietetics Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Oklahoma State University College of Human Environmental Sciences honors an "outstanding leader whose dedication to the College and the community merits her induction into the College Hall of Fame." ADA member Cheryl Bittle, PhD, RD, is...

Obituaries.(People & Events)(Obituary)
August 1, 2003... The Journal has learned of the deaths of the following members of the Association. Patsyjane H. O'Malley, March 24, 2002, was a graduate of Stephens College, Columbia, MO, and the University of Mexico. She performed her dietetic internship...

Healthy eating and exercise in the rural midwest.(Letters To The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... To the Editors: Rural areas of the United States have been found to have a higher prevalence of obesity than urban areas, perhaps in part due to greater numbers of less educated, low-income, older residents (1). Demographic factors,...

Web training: start early.(Letters To The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... To the Editors: The Internet is integral to the communication, research, and business aspects of dietetics. Dietitians need to search and evaluate information on the Web for their own professional development and for guidance of...

Scholarship and the CDR recertification (Professional Development Portfolio) process: competency assurance panel of the Commission on Dietetic Registration.(Commentary)(Commission on Dietetic Registration)
August 1, 2003... From time to time, dietetics practitioners have asked questions about the Commission on Dietetic Registration/Credentialing's (CDR's) decision not to provide continuing professional education (CPE) credit directly for conducting presentations...

The Lenna Francis Cooper Memorial Lecture--the future of clinical dietetics: evidence, outcomes, and reimbursement.(Commentary)
August 1, 2003... Editor's Note: The following article is a transcript, of Marion Franz's 2002 Lenna Frances Cooper Memorial Lecture given on October 23, 2002, at the 2002 Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition. As dietetics professionals, we have...

Measuring folate intake: new tool for dietitians.(Practice Points)
August 1, 2003... As exemplified by its prevalence in research studies and in health news articles, the topic of adequate folate intake L has become increasingly important. According to Alana Cline, PhD, RD, research on folate and its association with neural...

Comparison of estimated renal net acid excretion from dietary intake and body with urine pH.(Research)
August 1, 2003... In animal and human studies, low pH of the urine has been directly related to elevated levels of arylamine-DNA adducts in the bladder urothelium (1-3). Experimental data show that low urinary pH conditions enhance the conversion of conjugated...

Dietary intake a useful, but not foolproof, alternative in determining renal net acid excretion.(Practice Points)
August 1, 2003... In their study, researchers Michaud, Troiano, Subar, Runswick, Bingham, Kipnis, and Schatzkin use dietary intake measures instead of urine pH analysis to determine patients' estimated renal net acid excretion (NAE). Participants were given two...

Ethnic differences in the nutrient intake adequacy of premenopausal US women: results from the Third National Health Examination Survey.(Research)
August 1, 2003... Due to the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and evidence that exposures early in life affect risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, premenopausal women are an important demographic to study regarding their nutrient intake...

Dietary intake and food sources of whole grains among US children and adolescents: data from the 1994-1996 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals.(Research)
August 1, 2003... Epidemiologic evidence indicates whole-grain foods may reduce the risk for certain cancers (1-3), coronary heart disease (4-6), type 2 diabetes (7,8), and all-cause mortality (1,3). In addition, experimental studies indicate that whole-grain...

Have you visited the ADA Web site lately?(Question Of The Month)(American Dietetic Association)
August 1, 2003... The long-awaited, much-anticipated American Dietetic Association Web site is here! Dependent on one's screen dimensions, the Web site is anywhere from 12 inches to 15 feet in diameter and off the innovation growth charts for comparable food and...

Introducing a problem-based unit into a lifespan nutrition class using a randomized design produces equivocal outcomes.(Perspectives In Practice)
August 1, 2003... Problem-based learning (PBL) is a case-driven, small group, student-centered instructional strategy in which learning flows from concrete situations to abstract ideas (1). For example, a problem about an adolescent with nephrotic syndrome may...

Continuous improvement in dietetics education with a regional advisory board: a model that works.(Perspectives In Practice)
August 1, 2003... In recent years, continuous improvement has been the mantra for business, health care (1,2), and dietetics (3-5). Continuous learning and improving are key elements for maintaining a competitive edge (6). The Commission on Accreditation for...

Nutritional cofactor treatment in mitochondrial disorders.
August 1, 2003... Mitochondrial disorders result from a progressive decrease in the ability of mitochondria to meet cellular demands for adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP). Oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) is carried out by 5 mitochondrial enzyme complexes, which...

Prevalence of outsourcing and perception of clinical nutrition managers on performance of health care dietetics services.(Research And Professional Briefs)
August 1, 2003... Outsourcing services to contract management companies (CMC) has been a trend in the health care industry for the past decade (1-5). Compared with 15% to 25% of health care foodservices contracted in early 1990s (1,6), the numbers increased as...

Prevention of childhood obesity: sociocultural and familial factors.(Research And Professional Briefs)
August 1, 2003... Childhood obesity, a risk factor for adult obesity, is an increasing global concern (1-5). Studies show that both genetic and environmental factors, including familial and sociocultural factors, contribute to childhood obesity (3,6-12)....

Position of the American Dietetic Association: addressing world hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity.(ADA Reports)
August 1, 2003... POSITION STATEMENT It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that access to adequate amounts of safe, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food at all times is a fundamental human right. Hunger continues to be a worldwide...

Sugars and health: is there an issue?(Of Professional Interest)
August 1, 2003... The findings by the 2000 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) (1) and more recently by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for macronutrients (2) have brought focus to the question of potential...

Nutrition Care Process and Model: ADA adopts road map to quality care and outcomes management.(Of Professional Interest)(American Dietetics Association)
August 1, 2003... The establishment and implementation of a standardized Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and Model were identified as priority actions for the profession for meeting goals of the ADA Strategic Plan to "Increase demand and utilization of services...

American Family Physician.
August 1, 2003... AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN Vol 67, April 1, 2003 [] Osteoporosis in men. (Review.) J.M. Campion and M.J. Maricic. 1521-1526. [] Recognition of alcohol and substance abuse. (Review.) D.J. Mersy. 1529-1532. Vol 67, April 15,...

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.(abstracts on immunonutrition, cognition disorders, carotid atherosclerosis, and bowel health)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... Vol 77, April 2003 * Immunonutrition: problematic or problem solving? (Review.) K.C. McCowen and B.R. Bistrian. 764-770. [] Plant- and marine-derived n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have differential effects on fasting and postprandial...

American Journal of Epidemology.(folic acid metabolism and cleft lip risk)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMOLOGY Vol 157, April 1, 2003 * Does the interaction between maternal folate intake and the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphisms affect the risk of cleft lip with or without cleft palate? I.A.L.M....

American Journal of Public Health.(fat substitutes research)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Vol 93, April 2003 * Authors' financial relationships with the food and beverage industry and their published positions on the fat substitute olestra. J. Levine, J. Dye Gussow, D. Hastings, and A....

Annals of Internal Medicine.(abstracts on diabetes risk and benefits of oral magnesium)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE Vol 138, April 1, 2003 [] The evidence base for tight blood pressure control in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. V. Snow, K.B. Weiss, C. Mottur-Pilson, et al, for the Clinical Efficacy Assessment...

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.(abstracts on health benefits of soy foods, linoleic acid, and the Mediterranean diet)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION Vol 57, April 2003 * A novel soy-based meal replacement formula for weight loss among obese individuals: a randomized controlled clinical trial. D.B. Allison, G. Gadbury, L.G. Schwartz, R....

Food Technology.
August 1, 2003... FOOD TECHNOLOGY Vol 57, April 2003 [] Top 10 trends to watch and work on: 2003. A.E. Sloan. 30-50. [] Scientific openness vs national security: the publication dilemma. M.H. Arthur. 56-58. [] Nutrigenomics: an emerging...

Gastroenterology.(abstracts on gastric bypass, weight change, and cardiovascular risk factors)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... GASTROENTEROLOGY Vol 124, April 2003 [] American Gastroenterological Association Medical Position Statement: short bowel syndrome and intestinal transplantation. American Gastroenterological Association Clinical Practice Committee....

Journal of the American College of Nutrition.(abstracts on health aspects of multivitamins and hydration)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NUTRITION Vol 22, April 2003 [] [Alpha]-Tocopheryl succinate, the most effective form of vitamin E for adjuvant cancer treatment: a review. K.N. Prasad, B. Kumar, X.-D. Yan, A.J. Hanson, and W.C....

Journal of the American Medical Association.(abstracts on alcoholism, dementia risk, cardiovascular disease risk, and mercury poisoning)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Vol 289, March 19, 2003 * Prospective study of alcohol consumption and risk of dementia in older adults. K.J. Mukamal, L.H. Kuller, A.L. Fitzpatrick, et al. for the Cardiovascular Health...

Journal of Food Protection.(abstracts on food contamination and foodborne illness)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION Vol 66, April, 2003 [] Survey of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods. D.E. Gombas, Y. Chen, R.S. Clavero, and V.N. Scott. 559-569. * Listeria monocytogenes: low levels equal low risk. Y. Chen,...

Journal of the National Cancer Institute.(abstracts on nutritional biomarkers)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Vol 95, March 5, 2003 [] Plasma folate, vitamin [B.sub.6], vitamin [B.sub.12], homocysteine, and risk of breast cancer. S.M. Zhang, W.C. Willett, J. Selhub, et al, for the Nurses' Health Study....

The Journal Pediatrics.(diet, weight loss, and cardiovascular risk factors)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... THE JOURNAL PEDIATRICS Vol 142, March 2003 Effects of a low-carbohydrate diet on weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors in overweight adolescents. S.B. Sondlke, N. Copperman, and M.S. Jacobson. 253-258. Low-carbohydrate vs low-fat...

Journal of Renal Nutrition.(variety in diet)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... JOURNAL OF RENAL NUTRITION Vol 13, April 2003 * Diet monotony as a correlate of poor nutritional intake among hemodialysis patients. J,L. Zimmerer, J.B. Leon, K.E. Covinsky, U. Desai, and A.R. Sehgal. 72-77. [] Selected...

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
August 1, 2003... MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE Vol 35, March 2003 [] PoleStriding exercise and vitamin E for management of peripheral vascular disease. E.G. Collins, W.E. Langbein, C. Orebaugh, C. Bammert, K. Hanson, D. Reda, L.C. Edwards,...

Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental.(interactions between apolipoprotein E genotype and dietary fat intake )(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... METABOLISM: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL Vol 52, March 2003 [] Antihypertensive treatment and homocysteine concentrations. S. Westphal, A. Rading, C. Luley, and J. Dierkes. 261-263. * Interactions of apolipoprotein E genotype and...

The New England Journal of Medicine.(various abstracts on peanut allergy, binge eating, and obesity)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE Vol 348, March 13, 2003 * Factors associated with the development of peanut allergy in childhood. G. Lack, D. Fox, K. Northstone, et al, for the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children Study...

Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia.(various abstracts on childhood obesity, aspiration, and vitamin d requirements)(Author Abstract)
August 1, 2003... NEUTRITION & DIETETICS: THE JOURNAL OF THE DIABTITIANS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA Vol 60, March 2003 [] Nutrition for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. (Review.) S. Leighton. 11-15. PEDIATRICS Vol 111, March 2003 *...

Preventive Medicine.
August 1, 2003... PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Vol 36, March 2003 [] A randomized controlled trial of a public health nurse directed treatment program for rural patients with high blood cholesterol. A.S. Ammerman, T.C. Keyserling, J.R. Atwood, J.D. Hosking, H....

Child and Adolescent Obesity: Causes and Consequences, Prevention and Management.(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... Edited by: Burniat W, Cole TJ, Lissau I, Poskitt EME. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. 2002; Hardcover; p 416; Price $90.00. ISBN: 0-521-65237-5. Obesity is arguably the major nutrition-related issue of the [21.sup.st] century and...

Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis.(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... by Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, Kristin R. Baker, PhD, and Ronenn Roubenoff, MD, with Lawrence Lindner, MA. New York, NY.' GP Putnam's Sons; 2002. Hardcover; p 298; Price $25.95. ISBN: 0-399-14852-3. Researchers at Tufts University have...

The association between vitamin C and vitamin E supplement use before hematopoietic stem cell transplant and outcomes to two years.(Research)
August 1, 2003... Americans spent $1.2 billion on nutritional supplements in 2000 (1) and the use of these compounds is widely reported to be increasing (2-4). Unfortunately, little is known about the use of nutritional supplements among persons with cancer (5)....

Folate intake assessment: validation of a new approach.(Research)
August 1, 2003... Folate is an essential micronutrient that functions as a co-enzyme in one-carbon transfers in the synthesis of DNA and in other biochemical reactions. The term folate encompasses not only folic acid, but also related compounds that...