Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from May 1997

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from May 1997

Nutrition support for children with HIV/AIDS.
May 1, 1997... Weight loss, malnutrition, and wasting have long been associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Not so long ago an estimated 80% of patients with HIV/AIDS died malnourished. Today, the...

Women in the new world order: where old values command new respect.
May 1, 1997... Standing on the brink of the 21st century, dietitians have an opportunity - a chance to alter history. We have played a key role in propelling nutrition into the limelight. We have the science at our command, and we have the educational...

A classification system to evaluate weight maintainers, gainers, and losers.
May 1, 1997... The majority of adults in the United States gain weight with age, and interest has increased recently in weight maintenance or weight stabilization to prevent obesity or further exacerbation of the obese state. The Dietary Guidelines for...

Urinary urea nitrogen is imprecise as a predictor of protein balance in burned children.
May 1, 1997... In burn injury, preservation of lean body mass by minimizing protein breakdown and supporting protein synthesis for healing is an important goal of nutrition therapy, particularly in growing children (1-5). Protein adequacy is often assessed...

Longitudinal study of nutrient and food intakes of infants aged 2 to 24 months.
May 1, 1997... The food and nutrient intakes of infants from various ethnic groups in the United States have been the focus of many studies (1-4). Additionally, researchers have reported infant feeding practices in low-income families who may or may not be...

Influential factors of caregiver behavior at mealtime: a study of 24 child-care programs.
May 1, 1997... The growth and development of children are not only influenced by proper early nutrition but also by the establishment of healthful food preferences and eating behaviors. The development of lifelong eating behaviors is shaped through a...

Lower-fat menu items in restaurants satisfy customers.
May 1, 1997... Restaurants are an important venue for nutrition programs promoting recommendations to reduce fat intake (1,2). Canadian data show that restaurant purchases have increased from 27% of total food expenses in 1982 to 32% in 1992 (3). In the United...

New views on the RDAs for older adults. (Recommended Dietary Allowances)
May 1, 1997... Two recent and major changes have occurred in how the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for older adults are being viewed: (a) there are now sufficient data on several nutrients to establish RDAs for older persons that are not just simple...

Weight gain in women diagnosed with breast cancer. (includes continuing education questionnaire)
May 1, 1997... One of eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime (1). During the next year, more than 180,000 women will be diagnosed with this disease (2). Unlike the cachexia noted with many forms of cancer, weight gain rather than...

Assessment of meal portion, food temperature, and select nutrient content of the Hawaii Meals on Wheels program.
May 1, 1997... The existence of hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity among the elderly is well documented. In the absence of intervention, an older person at nutritional risk makes more visits to the physician's office, is more frequently admitted to the...

Sorbitol is a possible risk factor for diarrhea in young children.
May 1, 1997... Sorbitol occurs naturally in fruits (1) and is manufactured for purposes that include the sweetening of dietetic foods (2). Although its energy value continues to be the subject of research (3,4), sorbitol is an ingredient found in many...

Accuracy of self-measurement of waist and hip circumference in men and women.
May 1, 1997... Although the link between obesity and chronic diseases is well established (1), large prospective studies suggest that abdominal adiposity, rather than lower body fat, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke,...

Monthly calendars as a tool for improving dietary record keeping.
May 1, 1997... Written diaries are a recommended component of dietary change (13). As part of the Polyp Prevention Trial (PPT) (4,5), we devised monthly calendars focused on a single food or food group as a record-keeping tool that could also be used in other...