Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from June 2003

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from June 2003

Projections and reflections. (Editor's Outlook).(Editorial)
June 1, 2003... The Search Committee for the new Editor-in-Chief has announced Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, FADA, as the Journal's new Editor-in-Chief. While I did not serve on the selection committee, I know that the deliberations were thoughtful, extensive, and...

The best of our profession: introducing Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA. (Practice: President's Page).
June 1, 2003... This month, Marianne Smith Edge became the 78th President of the American Dietetic Association. This achievement is the culmination of a remarkable career and is testimony to her strong, tireless spirit and determination to succeed. ADA members...

New Web site fights childhood obesity with fun. (For your Information).
June 1, 2003... With the number of American overweight children rising dramatically over the past ten years, the dietetics profession and other health groups have been focused on finding solutions to the national epidemic (1). One promising solution,...

Dietitians and exercise: training and practice. (Practice: Beyond the Headlines).
June 1, 2003... With diet and exercise becoming closely linked in the minds of both the scientific and lay communities, dietetics professionals will see their clients asking increasingly sophisticated questions about appropriate and effective exercise in...

The Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo: it can help your career. (Practice: The Business of Dietetics).
June 1, 2003... Last year's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) was one of the best-attended in ADA's history. Attending FNCE as well as state and local meetings can be one of the best things you can do for your career and practice. EDUCATION ...

Aging issues moving mainstream. (Public Policy News).(human nutrition and health in the elderly)
June 1, 2003... As America's population ages and individuals enjoy longer life spans, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the current health care system is in need of modernization. Wise food choices, an active lifestyle, and various medical...

Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, FADA, named Editor-In-Chief. (Commentary).
June 1, 2003... This month we welcome Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, FADA, as the new Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Dr. Van Horn recognizes the tremendous contributions made by her predecessor, Elaine Monsen PhD, RD, who served...

Food biosecurity. (Commentary).(food supply and bioterrorism)
June 1, 2003... Food is an element of daily life, but, in our complex culture, we often overlook the role of food in basic survival. The threat of a bioterrorist attack on our food supply is an issue that we need to evaluate and analyze at every level of...

Predictors and consequences of food neophobia and pickiness in young girls. (Research).(unwillingness to eat new foods)
June 1, 2003... This study examined whether food neophobia and pickiness are related to vegetable consumption in 7-year-old girls and assessed if there were distinct predictors for food neophobia and pickiness. Evidence suggesting a need for increased fruit...

Baseline fat-related dietary behaviors of white, Hispanic, and black participants in a cholesterol screening and education project in New England. (Research).
June 1, 2003... National dietary recommendations (1-4) include an increase in fruit, vegetable, and fiber consumption; a decrease in total fat consumption; and avoidance of obesity. However, consumption of dietary fiber, fruits, and vegetables is currently...

More studies need to examine habits within ethnic groups. (Practice Points).
June 1, 2003... In the previous article, authors Gans, Burkholder, Risica, and Lasater found that "few studies have compared dietary behaviors, particularly fat-related dietary behaviors in White, Black, and Hispanic populations, and those few that did...

A prospective study: growth and nutritional status of children treated with the ketogenic diet. (Research).
June 1, 2003... The ketogenic diet, introduced by Wilder in 1921 (1), continues to be one of the most effective therapies for intractable seizures in the pediatric population (2-9). Approximately 1 in 5 people with epilepsy have ongoing seizures that do not...

What are some resources that can help my clients sort through the conflicting information on dietary supplements? (Question of the Month).
June 1, 2003... The sales of dietary supplements in the United States during the year 2001 reached an estimated 17.74 billion as reported by the Nutrition Business Journal (1). The US Food and Drug Administration estimates that more than 29,000 supplements are...

Relative validation of a beverage frequency questionnaire in children ages 6 months through 5 years using 3-day food and beverage diaries. (Research).
June 1, 2003... Strategies for assessing food and beverage intakes continue to evolve. Comprehensive nutrient assessment is typically conducted through analysis of diet records, but diet records increase respondent burden, are time consuming, and are not...

Measuring food and beverage intake: evolving tools. (Practice Points).
June 1, 2003... The authors of the preceding study, "Relative validation of a beverage frequency questionnaire in children ages 6 months through 5 years using 3-day food and beverage diaries" conclude a quantitative beverage frequency questionnaire can provide...

Developing health messages: qualitative studies with children, parents, and teachers help identify communications opportunities for healthful lifestyles and the prevention of obesity. (Perspectives in Practice).
June 1, 2003... Childhood overweight is at an all-time high in the United States, up 50% since 1991 (1,2). The problem of overweight is multifactorial and thought to be a convergence of factors favoring an imbalance between energy consumed and expended (3)....

An overview of methodologies, proficiencies, and training resources for controlled feeding studies. (Perspectives in Practice).
June 1, 2003... Controlled feeding studies in human beings are valued for their precision in dietary manipulation that directly impacts physiologic processes and therefore establishes cause-and-effect relationships of diet and metabolism. These studies provide...

History and evolution of a successful certification program in nutrition support: the CNSD experience. (Perspectives in Practice).(certification of nutrition support dietitians)
June 1, 2003... Just as the founding fathers of the American Revolution in the 1770s were faced with the growing demands of a nation developing its own identity, so members of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) Dietitians...

Lower bone mass detected at femoral neck and lumbar spine in lower-weight vs normal-weight small-boned women. (Research and Professional Briefs).
June 1, 2003... Peak bone development begins in childhood and continues into early puberty with bone elongation and growth (1,2), followed by bone mineralization and maximum calcium deposition in later puberty (3,4). Some researchers indicate that peak bone...

Self-reported vegetarianism may be a marker for college women at risk for disordered eating. (Research and Professional Briefs).
June 1, 2003... Vegetarianism is a behavior that has been associated with disordered eating attitudes and behaviors according to some studies (1-5) but not others (6-8). A vegetarian diet is adopted by some young women as a means of weight control (1,5,9)....

Position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada: vegetarian diets. .
June 1, 2003... POSITION STATEMENT It is the position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and...

American Dietetic Association Board of Directors 2003-04. (ADA Reports).
June 1, 2003... Thank you to all members of the American Dietetic Association for the opportunity to serve as your President during what is sure to be an eventful, important year for ADA and the entire dietetics profession. As we move full-speed into...

A new food guide for North American vegetarians. (Of Professional Interest).
June 1, 2003... The first North American food guide was published by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1916. It was not until the 1940s, however, when wartime shortages, indications of malnutrition among citizens, and the release of the first...

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Periodicals).(various abstracts on the effects of diet on blood pressure regulation, hip fracture risk, and heart disease)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 77, February 2003 * Randomized controlled trial of the effect of n-3 fatty acid supplementation on the metabolism of apolipoprotein B-100 and chylomicron remnants in men with visceral obesity. D.C. Chan, G.F. Watts, T.A. Mori, P.H.R....

American Journal of Epidemiology. (Periodicals).
June 1, 2003... Vol 157, February 15, 2003 * Prospective Study of antioxidant micronutrients in the blood and the risk of developing prostate cancer. H.-Y. Huang, A.J. Alberg, E.P. Norkus, S.C. Hoffman, G.W. Comstock, and K.J. Heizisouer. 335-344. *...

Archieves of Internal Medicine. (Periodicals).(prevalence and risk factors of metabolic diseases)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 163, February 10, 2003 * Prevalence of celiac disease in at-risk and not at-risk groups in the united States: a large multicenter study. A. Fasano, I. Berti, T. Gerarduzzi, T. Not, R.B. Colletti, S. Drago, Y. Elitsur, P.H.R. Green, S....

Diabetes Care. (Periodicals).(diabetes risk factors)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 26, February 2003 * Dietary fat intake as risk factor for the development of diabetes: multinational, multicenter study of the Mediterranean Group for the Study of Diabetes (MGSD). AC. Thanopoulou, B.G. Karamanos, F.V. Angelico, et al....

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Periodicals).(various abstracts on the effects of diet on celiac disease, testosterone levels, and cholesterol metabolism)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 57, January 2003 * Dairy products and colorectal cancer. A review of possible mechanisms and epidemiological evidence. T. Norat and E. Riboli. 1-17. * A digestive tolerance study of maltitol after occasional and regular consumption...

Harvard Business Review. (Periodicals).
June 1, 2003... Vol 81, January 2003 * How to motivate your problem people. N. Nicholson. 56-65. * One more time: how do you motivate employees? F. Herzberg. 87-96.

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. (Periodicals).(body weight changes during and after pregnancy)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 27, January 2003 * Two forms of disordered eating in obesity: binge eating and night eating. (Review.) A.J. Stunkard and K.C. Allison. 1-12. * Medium- versus long-chain triglycerides for 27 days increases fat oxidation and energy...

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. (Periodicals).(various abstracts on mortality risk and malnutrition in elderly nursing home patients)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 51, January 2003 * Adherence to pressure ulcer prevention guidelines: implications for nursing home quality. D. Saliba, S.V. Rubenstein, B. Simon, E. Hickey, B. Ferrell, E. Czamowski, and D. Berlowitz. 56-62. * Family members'...

The Journal of the American Medical Association. (Periodicals).(health aspects of obesity)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 289, January 1, 2003 * Binge drinking among U.S. adults. T.S. Maimi, RD. Brewer, A. Mokdad, C. Denny, M.K. Serdula, and J.S. Marks. 70-75. * Prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and obesity-related health risk factors, 2001. A.H....

Journal of Food Protection. (Periodicals).
June 1, 2003... Vol 66, January 2003 * Alfalfa sprouts and Salmonella kottbus infection: a multistate outbreak following inadequate seed disinfection with heat and chlorine. K.L. Winthrop, M.S. Palumbo, J.A. Farrar, J.C. Mohle-Boetani, S. Abbott, M.E....

Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (Periodicals).(dietary fat and sex hormones in girls)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 95, January 15, 2003 * Diet and sex hormones in girls: findings from a randomized controlled clinical trial. J.F. Dorgan, S.A. Hunsberger, R.P. McMahon, et al, for the Dietary Intervention Study in Children. 132-141. Diet and sex...

The Journal of Nutrition. (Periodicals).(various abstracts on sunburn prevention and hypertension risks)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 133, January 2003 * Sex and hormonal status modulate the effects of psyllium on plasma lipids and monocyte gene expression in humans. S. Vega-Lopez, H.C. Freake, and M.L. Fernandez. 67-70. * The H475Y polymorphism in the glutamate...

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. (Periodicals).(childhood obesity prevention)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 35, January/February 2003 * Guidelines for childhood obesity prevention programs: promoting healthy weight in children. Weight Realities Division of the Society for Nutrition Education. 1-4. * Attitudes and behaviors of food donors...

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. (Periodicals).(vaoius abstracts on surgery complications, cancer survival, and patient compliance)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 27, January/February 2003 * Preoperative albumin and surgical site identify surgical risk for major postoperative complications. K.A. Kudsk, E.A. Tolley, R.C. DeWitt, P.G. Janu, A.P. Blackwell, S. Yeary, and B.K. King. 1-9. * Is...

The Journal of Pediatrics. (Periodicals).
June 1, 2003... Vol 142, January 2003 * Association between iron deficiency and blood lead level in a longitudinal analysis of children followed in an urban primary care clinic. R.O. Wright, S.-W. Tsaih, J. Schwartz, R.J. Wright, and H. Hu. 9-14. *...

Journal of Renal Nutrition. (Periodicals).(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 13, January 2003 * Modifications in cyclosporine (CsA) microemulsion blood concentrations by olestra. C.J. Terrill, J. Lill, K.T. Somerville, and J.R. Sherbotie. 26-30. * Nutritional status assessed from anthropometric measures in...

The Lancet. (Periodicals).(adverse effects of diet supplements)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2003... Vol 361, January 11, 2003 * Adverse events associated with dietary supplements: an observational study. M.E. Palmer, C. Haller P.E. McKinney, W. Klein-Schwartz, A. Tachirgi, S.C. Smolinske, A. Woolf, B.M. Sprague, R. Ko, G. Everson, L.S....

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. (Periodicals).
June 1, 2003... Vol 35, January 2003 * Effect of creatine ingestion on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in men. J.E.N. Newman, M. Hargreaves, A. Gamham, and R.J. Snow. 69-74.

Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental. (Periodicals).
June 1, 2003... Vol 52, January 2003 * Level of glycogen stores and amount of ingested glucose regulate net carbohydrate storage by different mechanisms. F. Fery, L. Plat, and E.O. Balasse. 94-101.

The New England Journal of Medicine. (Periodicals).
June 1, 2003... Vol 348, January 9, 2003 * Roles of drinking pattern and type of alcohol consumed in coronary heart disease in men. K.J. Mukamal, K.M. Conigrave, M.A. Mittleman, et al, for the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. 109-118. Vol 348,...

Pediatrics. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Vol 111, January 2003 * Caffeine consumption and weekly sleep patterns in U.S. seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-graders. C.P. Pollak and D. Bright. 42-46. * Overeating among adolescents: prevalence and associations with weight-related...

Preventive Medicine. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Vol 36, January 2003 * The effect of intensified diet counseling on the diet of hypertensive subjects in primary health care: a 2-year open randomized controlled trial of lifestyle intervention against hypertension in eastern Finland. M....

Phytochemicals in Nutrition and Health.(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... Edited by: Mark S Meskin, PhD, PD; Wayne R Bidlack, PhD, Audra J Davies, MS, and Stanley T Omaye, PhD. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press; 2002. Hardcover. p 203. Price $109.95. ISBN: 1-587160-83-8. Since mid-1990, there has been an...

Nutrition fact sheet: straight answers about aspartame.
June 1, 2003... What is aspartame? Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetening ingredient that provides the sweet taste of sugar without the calories. Aspartame has been used in numerous foods and beverages for more than 20 years and is enjoyed by millions of...

Federal Update. (Advertisement).
June 1, 2003... June 2003 Codes Committee biotech guidelines and recommendations hit a snag The Codex Committee is so divided on the issue of labeling genetically modified foods that the Chair is recommending the development of a "Friends of the...