Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from December 2001

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from December 2001

Taking stock and taking charge. (Editor's Outlook).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
December 1, 2001... As we take stock of the 2001 Journal, we see a gamut of research and practice articles on topics such as consumer backlash, dietary reference intakes, the "juice controversy," vegan diets, whole grains and disease prevention, MNT...

Looking to the long-term needs of the profession. (President's Page).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... As 2001 draws to a close, we naturally begin to reflect on the past year, and especially on the events that have pulled us closer together as a nation. Many of us find ourselves becoming more focused on the important things in life: family,...

Will FDA ban ephedra? (Federal Update).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The Public Health Citizen Research Group submitted a petition to FDA urging them to ban the production and sale of dietary supplements that contain ephedrine alkaloids. The petition noted these products "include, but are not limited to, those...

NIH to study cranberry juice. (Federal Update).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Among proposed research projects by a National Institutes of Health advisory panel is a study to conclude the efficacy of cranberry juice in treating or preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). "The accumulating evidence from small,...

FDA refuses to address "low-carb" claims. (Federal Update).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... FDA, to date, has refused to consider nutrition-labeling proposals and supporting science which reveal the possibility of accurate "low-carbohydrate" claims on food labels. A dietary supplement group believes that it is possible to make...

FDA considers increase in bioterrorism spending. (Federal Update).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... An agency source noted the possibility of FDA revising its fiscal 2002 budget for food bioterrorism threats. The exact amount FDA could allocate for this type of funding is not certain. To date, FDA officials and sources at the Department of...

USDA asked to post Salmonella data on Web site. (Federal Update).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) asked USDA to post Salmonella test results for individual plants tested under the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) rule on their Web site. CSPI says the information should...

Salicylic acid: One more reason to eat your fruits and vegetables. (For Your Information).
December 1, 2001... ********** Recently, in the science section of the New York Times (1) a story appeared, entitled "Clues to Benefits of Fruit and Vegetables," about a study by Dr James Lawrence and Dr John Paterson, on the beneficial effects of salicylic...

TAKE 10!: Classroom-based program fights obesity by getting kids out of their seats. (Beyond the Headlines).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... ********** While the childhood obesity epidemic is not generally considered breaking news for many dietitians, the statistics related to this epidemic continue to have a sobering effect, not only for nutrition professionals, but also for...

Getting your abstract accepted: The key to success! (The Business of Dietetics).
December 1, 2001... ********** Presenting your research to an audience at a professional meeting, such as the Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition (FNCE), is an important and exciting career milestone. A written abstract, though, will ultimately...

Becoming a Medicare provider: Systems for success. (Public Policy News).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... ********** The Medicare MNT benefit is in place; the final regulations have been released. As an RD you have a decision to make. You see clearly that the RD cannot bill for providing MNT for diabetes and kidney disease to Medicare Part B...

American Dietetic Association and International Food Information Council join to help prevent Childhood Obesity. (ADA News).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The ADA and the IFIC are partnering with four other professional and scientific organizations to launch ACTIVATE: A childhood obesity prevention initiative. ACTIVATE is a consumer communications outreach program designed to deliver...

HHS/FDA & NSTA use science to educate students about Food Safety and Foodborne Illness. (Update).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The largest public education program aimed at teaching middle and high school students about food safety and careers in food science has been created by the Department of Health and Human Services' US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and...

Obituaries. (About People).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
December 1, 2001... Sister Bernadette Maria Flannery, May 5, 2001, was a registered dietitian with a master's degree from Columbia University. Flannery joined the ADA in 1933 and for many years was a professor of fashion, foods, and nutrition.

Errata.(Correction Notice)
December 1, 2001... The research article "A longitudinal study of cognitive and affective behavior in a didactic program in dietetics: Implications for dietetics education" was published in the September issue of the Journal (pp 1051-1054) with an error in table...

Reductionism and the narrowing nutrition perspective: Time for reevaluation and emphasis on food synergy. (Commentary).
December 1, 2001... ********** Technological advances have provided nutrition scientists with unprecedented capabilities for identifying and isolating food components and for evaluating their possible health effects. Consequently, there is greater...

Saturated fat intake is reduced in patients with ischemic heart disease 1 year after comprehensive counseling but not after brief counseling. (Research).(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... ********** ABSTRACT Objective To examine the dietary habits of patients with ischemic heart disease 1 year after they received either dietary advice on using the Plate Model and how to increase intakes of fruits and vegetables in a...

Postpartum exercise and food intake: The importance of behavior-specific self-efficacy. (Research).
December 1, 2001... ********** ABSTRACT Objective To examine the relationships between psychosocial characteristics and change in exercise and food intake of women during the first year postpartum. Design A prospective cohort study following women...

Development and reproducibility of a brief food frequency questionnaire for assessing the fat, fiber, and fruit and vegetable intakes of rural adolescents. (Research).
December 1, 2001... ********** ABSTRACT Objective To describe the systematic development and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) designed to meet the specific research requirements of the Goals for Health cancer prevention...

Educational Events & International Events. (People and Events).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... EDUCATIONAL EVENTS January Calcium Summit II: Teaching America's Youth Jan 17(rescheduled), Washington, DC; This meeting will feature presentations on the impact of calcium deficiency among America's youth and the influencing...

Shakespeare and medicine? (Question of the Month).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... "What have we here? A man or a fish? Dead or alive ? He smells like a fish; a very ancient and fish-like smell..." William Shakespeare, "The Tempest"(l) Is Shakespeare describing a medical condition known as trimethylaminuria, more...

Nutritional supplements used in weight-reduction programs increase intestinal gas in persons who malabsorb lactose. (RESEARCH).
December 1, 2001... ********** ABSTRACT Objective To determine if ingestion of 2 doses of milk-based dietary supplements produce gaseous symptoms in subjects who malabsorb lactose. Design Randomized, controlled, crossover trial. ...

Practitioner's Bookshelf. (New in Review).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Vegetarian guide: Published by The Vegetarian Resource Group--a nonprofit organization which educates the public about vegetarianism--the Vegan & Vegetarian FAQ provides a carefully selected list of the most common (and the most obscure)...

Perceptions and evaluation of the computerized Registration Examination for Dietitians. (Perspectives in Practice).
December 1, 2001... ********** ABSTRACT In September 1999, the format for the Registration Examination for Dietitians changed from a paper-and-pencil test to a computerized design. The purpose of this study was to determine how examinees reacted to the...

Wheat starch, gliadin, and the gluten-free diet. (Perspectives in Practice).
December 1, 2001... ********** ABSTRACT Individuals with celiac disease generally are advised to follow a lifelong gluten-free diet and avoid consumption of the prolamins gliadin (wheat), secalin (rye), and hordein (barley). Although the designation of...

Impact of a buffet-style dining program on weight and biochemical indicators of nutritional status in nursing home residents: A pilot study. (Research and Professional Briefs).
December 1, 2001... ********** Despite current federal and state regulations that mandate nursing homes to provide adequate nutrition and feeding assistance to residents, the prevalence of malnutrition among nursing home residents ranges from 20% to 60%...

The use of a no-concentrated--sweets diet in the management of type 2 diabetes in nursing homes. (Research and Professional Briefs).
December 1, 2001... ********** The prevalence of diabetes in nursing homes is 15% to l8%, which is twice as common as in the general population (1,2). The prevalence of diabetes increases with age (2). Physicians prescribe therapeutic diets as a part of...

Body mass index and effects of refeeding on liver tests in drug-dependent adults in a residential research unit. (Research and Professional Briefs).(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... ********** Although it is acknowledged that drug abusers are often underweight and undernourished, there is little published data on this issue. Several studies of drug addicts (1-5) have reported higher than usual prevalence of...

Research Across the Curriculum (RAC): Integration of research into 3 undergraduate foods courses. (Research and Professional Briefs).
December 1, 2001... ********** Many dietetic programs are housed in departments that do not have strong research support, especially for undergraduates. Eck et al (1), when surveying members of a local dietetic association, found that a research component...

Correlates of success on the registered dietetic technician credentialing examination. (Research and Professional Briefs).
December 1, 2001... ********** Dietetic technician programs are a 2-year course of study and earn an associate's degree. Upon completion of coursework and 450 hours of supervised fieldwork, graduates are eligible to write the registered dietetic technician...

Case Problem: Nutrition Support in MEN1 Syndrome. (Solution Center).(multiple endocrine neoplasia)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN), characterized by the occurrence of tumors involving two or more endocrine glands, is broken down into two major forms, MEN1 and MEN2, based on the location of the tumors (1). Tumors, both benign and...

American Family Physician. (New in Review).(Bibliography)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... Vol 63, May 1, 2001 * Oral agents in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. (Review.) B. Luna and M.N. Feinglos. 1759-1780. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION Vol 74, July 2001 * Treatment of protein-energy...

American Journal of Epidemiology. (New in Review).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Vol 153, May 1, 2001 * Vitamin supplement use and diabetes mellitus incidence among adults in the United States. E.S. Ford. 892-897. Vol 153, May 15, 2001 * Changes in body mass index prior to baseline among participants who are...

American Journal of Health Promotion. (New in Review).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Vol 15, May/June 2001 * The financial impact of health promotion. R. Goetzel, guest ed. 277-396. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Vol 91, May 2001 * Food insufficiency, family income, and health in US preschool and...

Annals of Internal Medicine. (New in Review).(Bibliography)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Vol 134, May 1, 2001, Supplement * Investigating symptoms: dyspepsia. (Review.) P. Bytzer and N.J. Talley. 815-822. * Health-related quality of life and health care costs in severe, refractory irritable bowel syndrome. F. Creed, J....

Archives of Surgery. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
December 1, 2001... Vol 136, May 2001 * The long-term benefit of surgery on health-related quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. R.C. Thirlby, M.A. Sobrino, and J.B. Randall. 521-527. DIABETES CARE Vol 24, May 2001 *...

The Diabetes Educator. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
December 1, 2001... Vol 27, May/June 2001 * Nutritional modulation of blood parameters in type 2 diabetes. (Review.) S.J. Bell and J. Shabert. 368-375. FOOD TECHNOLOGY Vol 55, May 2001 * Diet and health research needs. M.E. Camire, L.M. Ausman,...

The Journal of the American Medical Association. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... Vol 285, May 16, 2001 * Association between infant breastfeeding and overweight in young children. M.L. Hediger, M.D. Overpeck, R.J. Kuezmarski, W.J. Ruan. 2453-2460. * Risk of overweight among adolescents who were breastfed as...

Journal of Food Protection. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
December 1, 2001... Vol 64, May 2001 * Growth of Salmonella during sprouting of alfalfa seeds associated with salmonellosis outbreaks. D.S. Stewart, K.F. Reineke, J.M. Ulaszek, and M.L. Tortorello. 618-622. * Survival of poliovirus on soft fruit and...

The Journal of Nutrition. (New in Review).(Bibliography)
December 1, 2001... Vol 131, May 2001 * Alcohol, red wine and cardiovascular disease. (Review.) S.E. Wollin and P.J.H. Jones. 1401-1404. * Dietary tomato paste protects against ultraviolet light-induced erythema in humans. W. Stahl, U. Heinrich, S....

Journal of Nutrition Education. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
December 1, 2001... Vol 33, May/June 2001 * Perceptions of the family mealtime environment and adolescent mealtime behavior: do adults and adolescents agree? K.N. Boutelle, L.A. Lytle, D.M. Murray. A.S. Birnbaum, and M. Story. 128-133. * Mothers'...

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
December 1, 2001... VOL 25, MAY/JUNE 2001 * Weight gain and cardiovascular risk after organ transplantation. (Review.) C.L. Baum. 114-119. * Nutrition assessment and support of organ transplant recipients. (Review.) J.M. Hasse. 120-131. *...

The Journal of Pediatrics. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... Vol 138, May 2001 * Hypoallergenicity and efficacy of an amino acid-based formula in children with cow's milk and multiple food hypersensitivities. S.H. Sicherer, S.A. Noone, C. Barnes Koerner, L. Christie, A.W. Burks, and H.A. Sampson....

Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... Vol 50, May 2001 * Postprandial changes in sex hormones after meals of different composition. R.C. Habito and M.J. Ball. 505-511. * Effects of diets enriched with two different plant stanol ester mixtures on plasma ubiquinol-10 and...

The New England Journal of Medicine. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
December 1, 2001... Vol 344, May 3, 2001 * Prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus by changes in lifestyle among subjects with impaired glucose tolerance. J. Tuomilehto, J. Lindstrom, J.G. Eriksson, et al, for the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study group....

Clinical Nutrition: Parenteral Nutrition, 3rd Ed. (Books).
December 1, 2001... Edited by John L. Rombeau, MD, and Rolando H. Rolandelli, MD: Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Co.; 2001. Hardcover, Pp 623. price: $110. ISBN 0-721608120-4. This book is a useful reference for both the seasoned nutrition support...

Nutrition for Serious Athletes. (Books).
December 1, 2001... By Dan Benardot, PhD, RD. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2000. Softcover. Pp 337. Price: $16.95. ISBN 0-88011-833-4 Nutrition for Serious Athletes is a useful addition to the dietetic professional's bookshelf because it combines current...