Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from July 2003

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from July 2003

Research: The foundation of practice. (Editor's Outlook).
July 1, 2003... Well-designed and well-conducted research is critical for our profession, as it produces the scientific evidence upon which we base dietetics practice. This month, the Journal of the American Dietetic Association is publishing two commentaries...

A world without boundaries--and our place in it. (President's Page).
July 1, 2003... I would like to begin my first Journal President's Page by thanking each and every ADA member for electing me to serve as your 78th President. I have been fortunate to work side-by-side with Immediate Past President Julie O'Sullivan Maillet and...

Research and the dietetics profession: initiating undergraduate students into the culture of research. (For Your Information).
July 1, 2003... ROLE OF RESEARCH IN THE DIETETICS PROFESSION The American Dietetic Association (ADA) states that 'research is the foundation of the profession, providing the basis for practice, education, and policy" (1). The Commission on Accreditation...

Study explores link between obesity, technology. (Beyond the Headlines).
July 1, 2003... Last spring Darius Lakdawalla and Tomas Philipson, through RAND and the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), produced a theory looking at the connection between obesity and technology. Entitled "The Growth of Obesity and...

Considering opportunities in high-level management. (Business of Dietetics).
July 1, 2003... Being a dietetics professional gives one access to a whole world of career choices, perhaps more than the average dietitian realizes. "The challenge for us is getting dietitians to look at [non-traditional] positions," says Keith Feeney,...

Educational events.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... September Breast Cancer Symposium, Ann Arbor, MI September 12, Ann Arbor, MI; Sponsored by the Office of Continuing Medical Education in the Department of Medical Education at the University of Michigan Medical School....

Honors. (About People).
July 1, 2003... Duke Researcher Honored by Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD, associate professor of surgery at Duke University Medical Center, has been awarded the 2002 Professor of Survivorship from the Susan G....

Obituaries.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Della Maria Nelson, February 4, 2003, of Seattle, WA. Jo Ann Davey McCrae, October 18, 2002, was one of the first home care dietitians in the United States. An expert in home nutrition support, she served on the board of the ADA Dietitians...

Online resources.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... ADA has not participated in the development of the sites listed, does not exert any editorial or other control over the sites' content, and does not endorse any products or services. General Mills has made Go With the Grain, a set of...

Letters to the Editors.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... It is a Question of Scholarship To the Editors: The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) recently clarified its decision to discontinue continuing professional educational units COPE Us) for authoring manuscripts and conducting...

Fighting fat in lean times. (Public Policy News).
July 1, 2003... The United States is fighting several wars at the same time. Not only are we fighting a war against terrorism around the world, but we are also fighting a war against obesity here at home. Is this rhetoric too harsh? Maybe not. US Surgeon...

How effective is medical nutrition therapy in diabetes care? (Commentary).
July 1, 2003... Historically, there has been a lack of evidence-based outcomes research to document clinical effectiveness. Today, evidence is available for the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in diabetes management. Evidence exists from...

New diabetes nutrition resources. (Commentary).
July 1, 2003... Advances in diabetes management and the variety of nutrition care services available to individuals with diabetes make this an exciting time for dietetics professionals to be working in the field of diabetes. Evidence supporting the...

Lifestyle changes can be achieved through counseling and follow-up in first-degree relatives of patients with type 2 diabetes. (Research).
July 1, 2003... Type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. There is a strong need for prevention strategies to slow this development, targeting both the population level and individuals at increased risk. Many of the known risk factors for type 2 diabetes are...

Diet and exercise: preemptive strikes on type 2 diabetes. (Practice Points).
July 1, 2003... Type 2 diabetes, previously referred to as adult onset diabetes, has made more headlines recently than ever before. A disease once affecting mostly adults has made its move into a lower age group due to poor diet and lack of exercise. Anybody...

Using focus groups to determine what constitutes quality of life in clients receiving medical nutrition therapy: first steps in the development of a nutrition quality-of-life survey. (Research).
July 1, 2003... Nutrition not only plays an important role in the physiologic and homeostatic life of individuals, it also affects their quality of life (QOL). The World Health Organization defines QOL as a "complete state of physical, mental, and social...

Macronutrient intake of black and white adolescent girls over 10 years: The NHLBI Growth and Health Study. (Research).
July 1, 2003... Sound nutrition in childhood and adolescence is essential not only to achieve full growth and optimal health, but also to prevent chronic diseases in adulthood (1). Cardiovascular disease risk factors begin in childhood and are associated with...

How can high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels be elevated? (Question of the Month).
July 1, 2003... To address this issue, one should begin with the Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults, Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III),...

Three measures show high compliance in a soy intervention among premenopausal women. (Research).
July 1, 2003... The BEAN (Breast, Estrogen, and Nutrition) study is a 2-year nutritional intervention investigating the effects of soy on estrogens and mammographic density. Soy foods have been found to protect against breast cancer in some case-control...

Did fat intake in the United States really decline between 1989-1991 and 1994-1996? (Perspectives in Practice).
July 1, 2003... In 1990 the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Federal government's statement of policy that provide Americans with advice on the most important aspects of healthful eating, specifically recommended an intake of 30% or less of energy from...

Are Americans really cutting the fat? (Practice Points).
July 1, 2003... For the past decade or so, Americans have been urged by health professionals to cut the fat content in their diets to no more than 30% of calories. Paradoxically, Americans suffer more from overweight than ever. As Chanmugam and colleagues...

Development of a method for estimation of food and fluid intakes by nursing assistants in long-term care facilities: A pilot study. (Perspectives in Practice).
July 1, 2003... Nutrition and nursing professionals rely on food intake reports to identify residents who are at risk and to plan and evaluate nutrition interventions (1-4), and an assessment of food intake (ie, whether a resident is eating less than 75% of...

Health literacy education and training: A student--professional collaboration. (Research and Professional Briefs).
July 1, 2003... The National Adult Literacy Survey reported that 1 American in 5 is functionally illiterate and can perform only the most rudimentary reading, writing, and mathematical skills (1). Another 50 million Americans are considered marginally...

Evaluation of the South Carolina Seniors Farmer's Market Nutrition Education Program. (Research and Professional Briefs).
July 1, 2003... Farmers markets provide substantial benefits for farmers, customers, and communities. Benefits include economic stimulation and self-sustainability, increased diversity arid vitality of the local economy, reduced produce prices, and increased...

A preceptor focus group approach to evaluation of a dietetic internship. (Research and Professional Briefs).
July 1, 2003... A multitude of changes in health care, business, and public health agencies has changed the 'dietetics profession. Downsizing during the past decade has decreased the number of preceptors available for supervised practice programs. New...

Position of the American Dietetic Association: child and adolescent food and nutrition programs. (ADA Reports).
July 1, 2003... The health of children and adolescents is dependent upon food intake that provides sufficient energy and nutrients to promote optimal physical, social, and cognitive growth and development. Children and adolescents who do not consume food and...

Nutrient database for the 2003 exchange lists for meal planning. (Of Professional Interest).(Bibliography)
July 1, 2003... Since 1950, when the Exchange Lists for Meal Planning were first introduced (1), the lists of foods, serving sizes, and the average energy, carbohydrate, fat, and protein values for each list have been justified by nutrient databases. The first...

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 77, March 2003 # Intakes of fish and marine fatty acids and the risks of cancers of the breast and prostate and of other hormone-related cancers: a review of the epidemiologic evidence. (Review.) P. D. Terry, T, E. Rohan, and A. Wolk....

American Journal of Epidemiology. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 157, March 1, 2003 # Height, weight, weight change, and ovarian cancer risk in the Netherlands Cohort Study on Diet and Cancer. L. J. Schouten, R. A. Goldbohm, and P. A. van den Brandt. 424-433. # Heterocyclic amines, meat intake,...

American Journal of Health Promotion. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 17, March/April 2003 * Environmental and policy factors associated with overweight among adults in Missouri. T. K. Catlin, E. J. Simoes, and R. C. Brownson. 249-258. In a community, negative perceptions of the physical environment...

Annals of Internal Medicine. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 138, March 4, 2003 * Effect of a multivitamin and mineral supplement on infection and quality of life: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. T. A. Barringer, J. K. Kirk, A. C. Santaniello, K. Long Foley, and R....

Archives of Internal Medicine. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 163, March 10, 2003 * Management of high blood pressure in African Americans: consensus statement of the Hypertension in African Americans Working Group of the International Society on Hypertension in Blacks. .J. G. Douglas, G. L....

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 57, February 2003 # Calculating energy requirements for men with HIV/AIDS in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. M. J. Batterham, J. Morgan-Jones, P. Greenop, R. Garsia, J. Gold, and I. Caterson. 209-217. # Can...

Gastroenterology. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 124, March 2003 # Oxidants and antioxidants in alcohol-induced liver disease. G. E. Arteel. 778-790. * American Gastroenterological Association Medical Position Statement: guidelines on osteoporosis in gastrointestinal diseases....

Harvard Business Review. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 81, February 2003 # AIDS is your business. S. Rosen, J. Simon, J. R. Vincent, W. MacLeod, M. Fox, and D. M. Thea. 80-87. * The enemies of trust. R. Galford and A. Seibold Drapeau. 88-95. Establishing, maintaining, and...

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 27, February 2003 # Early determinants of childhood overweight and adiposity in a birth cohort study: role of breastfeeding. K. E. Bergmann, R. L. Bergmann, R. von Kries, O. Bohm, R. Richter, J. W. Dudenhausen, and U. Wahn. 162-172....

Journal of the American College of Nutrition. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 22, February 2003 * The Zone Diet phenomenon: a closer look at the science behind the claims. (Review.) S. N. Cheuvront. 9-17. # Konjac supplement alleviated hypercholesterolemia and hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic subjects--a...

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 51, February 2003 * Comparison of subcutaneous and intravenous rehydration in geriatric patients: a randomized trial. G. Slesak, J. W. Schnurle, E. Kinzel, J. Jakob, and K. Dietz. 155-160. Vol 51, March 2003 # A randomized,...

The Journal of the American Medical Association. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 289, February 5, 2003 * Alcohol consumption and risk of stroke: a meta-analysis. K. Reynolds, L B. Lewis, J. D. L Nolen, G. L. Kinney, B. Sathya, and J. He. 579-588. Vol 289, February 26, 2003 # Alcohol consumption and...

The Journal of Nutrition. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Vol 133, February 2003 # Use of oral contraceptives blunts the calciuric effect of caffeine in young adult women. M. A. Ribeiro-Alves, L. C. Trugo, and C. M. Donangelo. 393-398. # Increased dietary protein modifies glucose and insulin...

The Journal of Pediatrics. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Vol 142, February 2003 * Hypovitaminosis D and vitamin D deficiency in exclusively breast-feeding infants and their mothers in summer: a justification for vitamin D supplementation of breast-feeding infants. A. Dawodu, M. Agarwal, M....

Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Vol 52, February 2003 # Alcohol intake and glycemia in American Indians: the Strong Heart Study. W. Lu, K. A. Jablonski, H. E. Resnick, et al. 129-135. * Vitamin [B.sub.12] decreases, but does not normalize, homocysteine and...

Nutrition in Clinical Practice. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 18, February 2003 # Nutrition in chronic disease management in the elderly. (Review.) J. V. White, D. E. Brewer, M. D. Stockton, D. S. Keeble, A. J. Keenum, E. S. Rogers, and E. S. Lennon. 3-11. # Normal aging, nutrition...

Pediatrics. (Periodicals).
July 1, 2003... Vol 111, February 2003 * Stunting of growth as a major feature of anorexia nervosa in male adolescents. D. Modan-Moses, A. Yaroslavaky, I. Novikov, S. Segev, A. Toledano, E. Miterany. and D. Stein. 270-276. * Parental factors, mass...

Introduction to Food Biotechnology. (Books).(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... By Perry Johnson-Green. Boca Raton, FL:CRC Press; 2002. Hardcover. p 293. Price $89.95. ISBN: 0-8493-1152-7. Are you often called upon to address consumer confusion and concern about food biotechnology? On the one hand, consumers are hearing...

Nutritional Assessment of Athletes. (Books).(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Edited by Judy A. Driskell and Ira Wolinsky. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2002. Hardcover. p 410. Price $89.95. ISBN: 0-8493-0927-1. Whether the work you do with athletes is applied in nature (eg consulting) or more academic/investigative (eg...

Nutrition fact sheet: helping kids build stronger bones and better bodies.
July 1, 2003... At least six out of ten preteens and at least seven out often teens fall short in calcium consumption. Your kids' childhood and adolescent years are a "window of opportunity" to build strong bones to last a lifetime and protect against the...

Research updates: soy and mineral bioavailability. (Health and Nutrition News About Soy).
July 1, 2003... Mineral bioavailability is a consideration regarding the impact of soyfoods on overall nutriture. This issue is particularly germane when soyfoods are substituted for animal products since red meat is an excellent source of iron and zinc, and...

New studies: soy appears to benefit cognitive function. (Health and Nutrition News About Soy).
July 1, 2003... A QUICK TASTE Animal studies and three short-term human trials have found that soyfoods and isoflavones exert beneficial effects on several aspects of cognition and memory. Although a single epidemiologic study published three years ago...

Focus on Aluminum. (Questions & Answers).
July 1, 2003... Q. What is aluminum? A. Alumina (aluminum oxide) is one of the most abundant natural resources in the earth's crust. It is the third most common element after oxygen and silicon. It is frequently found in cans, foil, and cookware. It is...

Dementia history, type, causes explained.
July 1, 2003... As the population ages, the prevalence of cognitive impairment, known as dementia, will become an increasing burden on the health care system. While it may seem that the incidence of dementia is increasing, the reality is that older adults now...