Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from January 2003

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from January 2003

Something new for you in 2003. (Letter from the Editor).
January 1, 2003... Do you notice anything different about this month's Journal? A few subtle design alterations, such as you may have seen on the cover, are just a hint of an evolutionary step in publishing the Journal. The ADA recently signed a contract...

2003--welcome! (Editor's Outlook).
January 1, 2003... Each January, we welcome the new Board of Editors (BOE) members to the Journal, and bid an appreciative farewell to those completing their terms. Our editors devote long hours to the peer-review process, ensuring that the Journal is the...

Dietetics matters: demonstrating our impact. (President's Page).
January 1, 2003... Wherever dietetics professionals work, whatever we do, however we make our contributions to the nutrition and health of the public, we naturally want to show that our work has value. To demonstrate our impact for our clients, employers,...

Nutritional genomics. (For Your Information).(Interview)
January 1, 2003... Nutritional genomics can be defined as either looking at the effect of dietary factors on the expression of different genes or the effect of genes on the utilization and metabolism of nutrients. The science of nutritional genomics is in its...

Prevention of foodborne illness and the role of the dietitian. (Beyond the Headlines).
January 1, 2003... In times when foodborne disease outbreaks occur due to bacterial food contamination, registered dietitians are in a unique position as healthcare professionals to bring a wide range of knowledge of food safety practices to consumers and their...

Calcium--an emerging element in weight management. (Advertisement: Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition).
January 1, 2003... Mounting Evidence Did YOU know that calcium may be important for weight management as well as for bone health? Researchers are drawing this conclusion as a growing number of studies show a relationship between calcium intake and body...

Nutrition communication: exciting opportunities for dietitians. (The Business of Dietetics).
January 1, 2003... One of the things that makes the field of dietetics so exciting is its versatility. Today, the role of the registered dietitian goes far beyond traditional settings. In addition to communicating nutrition information directly to clients and...

Omega-3 fatty acids: they are not all alike. (Advertisement).
January 1, 2003... Omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) have been hailed the last few years as dietary superheroes--a group of nutrients coming to the rescue of Americans at risk for a host of diet-related diseases. Still, many Americans--even some health care...

ADA calendar.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 2003 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo October 25-28, San Antonio, TX

Educational events.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... January Drug Delivery Partnership Conference, San Diego, CA Jan 28-30, San Diego, CA; Objective: To bring together pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and drug delivery companies to discuss science, technology and business. Keynote...

ADA Member Cheryl Koch, John Hopkins receive CNM Award. (Honors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Clinical Nutrition Department, directed by ADA member Cheryl Koch, MS, RD, FADA, CNSD, recently received the 2001-2002 CNM Excellence in Clinical Nutrition Practice Award. The award was given for several...

Obituaries.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sister Helen E. Carmody, October 23, 2002, was an ADA member for more than 70 years, becoming a member in 1930. Carmody graduated from the University of Wisconsin and practiced dietetics at Hotel Dieu (now known as University Hospital) in New...

Medical group examines questionable Web sites. (Online Resources).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has a fulltime investigator that collects and disseminates information on suspicious Internet sites that offer prescription drugs to consumers based solely on online questionnaires. In two years...

Increasing portion sizes in American diets: more calories, more obesity. (Commentary).
January 1, 2003... Obesity (including overweight) is the principal public health nutrition problem in the United States, largely because of its ability to increase chronic disease risk and its increasing prevalence among adults and children. The rapidity of the...

Foods commonly eaten in the United States, 1989-1991 and 1994-1996: are portion sizes changing? (Research).
January 1, 2003... There is widespread interest in the amount of foods and beverages Americans consume either at an eating occasion or in a day; there is also interest regarding whether the amounts eaten change over the years, Estimates of amounts consumed of...

Modifiable behavioral factors in a biopsychosocial model predict inadequate and excessive gestational weight gain. (Research).
January 1, 2003... Research has supported the appropriateness of the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) gestational weight gain recommendations since their publication in 1990 (1). Abrams, Altman, and Pickett (2) recently concluded, "... weight gains within the...

What are "energy drinks" all about? (Question of the Month).
January 1, 2003... Energy drinks are nonalcoholic beverages with the addition of so-called energy-enhancing ingredients. These additions may include a number of different vitamins, amino acids, caffeine, guarana, carnitine, inositol, ginseng, glutamine, ginkgo...

Implementation of HACCP and prerequisite programs in school foodservice. (Research).(hazard analysis critical control point)
January 1, 2003... Food safety has received much emphasis by government agencies and food-related professional associations because of the potential health and economic impact of foodborne illnesses. It is estimated that 76 million illnesses, 325,000...

Nutritional status of the older adult is associated with dentition status. (Research).
January 1, 2003... Loss of teeth results in impaired chewing ability (1,2) and avoidance of foods that are difficult to chew (3-5). These consequences may ultimately lead to clinically important outcomes such as poor diet quality and poor nutritional status...

Pycnogenol does not impact the antioxidant or vitamin C status of healthy young adults. (Research).
January 1, 2003... Pychogenol (PYC) is a dietary supplement that is heavily promoted on the internet and is commonly found in the dietary supplement section of drug and health food stores. PYC is the registered trade name for a water-processed extract made from...

California's professional Mentoring Program: how to develop a statewide mentoring program. (Perspectives in Practice).
January 1, 2003... In June 1999, the California Dietetic Association (CDA) and American Dietetic Association (ADA) Dietetic Educators of Practitioners (DEP) Dietetic Practice Group was awarded an ADA Affiliate Dietetic Practice Group Collaborative Strategic...

Use of an outcomes research collaborative training curriculum to enhance entry-level dietitians' and established professionals' self-reported understanding of research. (Perspectives in Practice).
January 1, 2003... The need for conducting outcomes research to document the value and effectiveness of nutrition care is becoming increasingly appreciated and accepted by dietetics professionals. Much has been published over the past few years to promote and...

Outcomes research and dietetics professionals. (Practice Points).
January 1, 2003... If you are a dietetics educator organizing the curriculum for your dietetics students or even a dietetics professional working to increase your understanding of the benefits of outcomes research, then the preceding study could be a useful and...

The effect of fiber-rich carbohydrates on features of Syndrome X. (Review).
January 1, 2003... A high-carbohydrate, low-fat (HCLF) diet has traditionally been recommended by major health organizations for reducing chronic disease risk. Recently it has been suggested that an HCLF diet is inappropriate for individuals with the Insulin...

National survey beverage consumption data for children and adolescents indicate the need to encourage a shift toward more nutritive beverages. (Research and Professional Briefs).
January 1, 2003... Consumption of 100% fruit juice has been positively associated with children achieving recommended intakes of essential nutrients such as vitamin C, folate, and magnesium (1). However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued...

A curriculum based on social learning theory emphasizing fruit exposure and positive parent child-feeding strategies: A pilot study. (Research and Professional Briefs).
January 1, 2003... In the United States, few children are meeting current national dietary recommendations to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables per day to promote optimal health and prevent chronic diseases (1-3). Increasing the consumption of fruits...

Elderly food stamp participants are different from eligible nonparticipants by level of nutrition risk but not nutrient intake. (Research and Professional Briefs).
January 1, 2003... Several studies have attempted to correlate Food Stamp Program participation with improved nutritional status, although little work has specifically focused on elderly participants (1-3). Although poverty rates and nutrition risk continue to...

Research and the dietetics profession: making a bigger impact. (Of Professional Interest).
January 1, 2003... Research is the basis for successful practice in any profession. Because of the stakes involved, research is especially important in the healthcare field. In the dietetics profession, we recognize that it is incumbent upon us to use research...

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Periodicals).
January 1, 2003... Vol 76, September 2002 * Effect of protein source on resistive-training-induced changes in body composition and muscle size in older men. M.D. Haub, A.M. Wells, M.A. Tarnopolsky, and W.W. Campbell. 511-517. * Snacks consumed in a...

The American Journal of Epidemiology. (Periodicals).
January 1, 2003... Vol 156, August 1, 2002 * Changes in the incidence and predictors of wasting syndrome related to human immunodeficiency virus infection, 1987-1999. 2. Smit, R.L. Skolasky, A.S. Dobs, B.C. Calhoun, B.R. Visacher, F.J. Palella, and L.P....

American Journal of Public Health. (Periodicals).
January 1, 2003... Vol 92, August 2002 * Intentional weight loss and 13-year diabetes incidence in overweight adults. J.C. Will, D.F. Williamson, E.S. Ford, E.E. Calle, and M.J. Thun. 1245-1248. * Sex differences in the association of socioeconomic...

Annals of Internal Medicine. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Vol 137, August 6, 2002 * Apolipoprotein E [member or]4 allele, elevated midlife total cholesterol level, and high midlife systolic blood pressure are independent risk factors for late-life Alzheimer disease. M. Kivipelto, E.-L. Helkala,...

Diabetes Care. (Periodicals).
January 1, 2003... Vol 25, September 2002 * Improvement of BMI, body composition, and body fat distribution with lifestyle modification in Japanese Americans with impaired glucose tolerance. D. Liao, P.J. Asberry, J.B. Shofer, H. Callahan, C. Matthys, E.J....

Gastroenterology. (Periodicals).
January 1, 2003... Vol 123, September 2002 * Lipid-induced intestinal gas retention in irritable bowel syndrome. J. Serra, B. Salvioli, F. Azpiroz, and J.-R. Malagelada. 700-706. * American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement on...

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. (Periodicals).
January 1, 2003... Vol 26, September 2002 * Obesogenic families: parents' physical activity and dietary intake patterns predict girls' risk of overweight. K. Krahnstoever Davison and L. Lipps Birch. 1186-1193. * Weight-loss attempts and reporting of...

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Vol 50, September 2002 * Waist circumference, body mass index, and risk for stroke in older people: a 15-year longitudinal population study of 70-year-olds. D.K. Dey, E. Rothenberg, V. Sundh, I. Bosaeus, and B. Steen. 1510-1518. ...

The Journal of the American Medical Association. (Periodicals).
January 1, 2003... Vol 288, September 11, 2002 * Obesity among adults with disabling conditions. E. Weil, M. Wachterman, E.P. McCarthy, R.B. Davis, B. ODay, L.I. Iezzoni, and CC. Wee. 1265-1268. Obesity in adults with disabilities. Obesity appears to...

Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (Periodicals).
January 1, 2003... Vol 94, September 4, 2002 * Herbal composition PC-SPES for management of prostate cancer: identification of active principles. M. Sovak, A.L Seligson, M. Konas, M. Halduch, M. Dolezal, M. Machala, and R. Nagourney. 275-281. * Dietary...

The Journal of Nutrition. (Periodicals).
January 1, 2003... Vol 132, September 2002 * The influence of different fats and fatty acids on obesity, insulin resistance and inflammation. (Review.) GA. Bray, J.C. Loveioy, S.R. Smith, J.P. DeLany, M. Lefevre, D. Hwang, D.H. Ryan, and DA. York....

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Vol 26, September-October 2002 * Relative influence of glucose and insulin on peripheral amino acid metabolism in severely burned patients. D.C. Gore, S.E. Wolf, D.N. Herndon, and R.R. Wolfe. 271-277. Vol 26, September-October 2002,...

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Vol 34, September 2002 * Symposium: limits to fat oxidation by skeletal muscle during exercise--introduction. J.A. Hawley. 1475-1476. * Regulation of skeletal muscle fat oxidation during exercise in humans. L.L. Spriet. 1477-1484....

Bon Appetite! The Joy of Dining in Long-Term Care.(Book Review)
January 1, 2003... By Jitka Zgola, OT(C) and Gilbert Bordillon, BEH. Baltimore, Maryland: Health Professions Press; 2001. Paper. Pp 808. Price: $26.95. ISBN 1-878812-68-8 Charles Eliot once wrote "taking food and drink is a great enjoyment for healthy...

Adverse Reactions to Food.(Book Review)
January 1, 2003... Edited by Dr. Judith Buttris. Oxford, England: Blackwell Science Ltd. For the British Nutrition Foundation; 2002. Paper. Pp. 226. Price: $ 76.98. ISBN 0-622-05547-2 Adverse Reactions to Food will be a useful reference for dietitians and...

Physician's Curriculum in Clinical Nutrition. (Practitioner's Bookshelf).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Incorporating nutrition into the training of primary care residents can assist in ensuring that patients receive adequate nutrition care, according to the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine's Group on Nutrition (GON). To help achieve this...

Kids' breakfast pyramid: featuring kids top 25 favorite breakfast picks. (Nutrition Fact Sheet).
January 1, 2003... Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But are kids real-life breakfast choices really the best? Here's how 6- to 12- year-olds' favorite breakfast foods fit into the USDA's Food Pyramid--a guide that shows the kinds and amounts of...

Research updates. (The Soy Connection).
January 1, 2003... There is much interest in the skeletal benefits of isoflavones and isoflavone-rich soy protein. Animal research is encouraging as are the clinical trials which involved primarily postmenopausal women but many of these trials have been...

Women's Health Initiative puts spotlight on HRT, soy. (The Soy Connection).
January 1, 2003... Introduction The soybean is a unique natural dietary source of isoflavones, which have estrogen-like, and possibly, antiestrogenic properties. Primarily for this reason, during the past several years there has been much discussion about...

NAMS recommendations post WHI study. (The Soy Connection).(North American Menopause Society)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... As a result of the findings from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) and a previously published trial involving continuous-combined estrogen-progestogen therapy (CCEPT), the Heart and Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study (HERS), the North...

Women's Health Initiative: A backgrounder. (The Soy Connection).
January 1, 2003... In 1991 a huge step was taken regarding the promotion of women's health in America. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), one of the largest prevention studies in the United States. Launched...

Food and Nutrition Board issues new DRIs for protein intake. (The Soy Connection).(Daily Reference Intakes)
January 1, 2003... The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine recently issued Daily Reference Intakes for protein and other macronutrients. The DRIs include updated Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) that were...