Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from May 2002

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from May 2002

Weigh-in healthy. (Editor's Outlook).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
May 1, 2002... Achieving a healthy body weight is a top priority for many people, especially when they factor in the following statistic: health conditions linked to obesity can raise an individual's health care costs by as much as 36%, according to research...

Turning challenges into opportunities. (President's Page).(American Dietetic Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... As my term as ADA President comes to an end this month, I wanted to reflect on events and accomplishments of the past year and help set the stage for our coming year and beyond. It has been a privilege to serve as the 76th President of the...

Community-based nutrition program aims message at African American females. (For your Information).
May 1, 2002... Many scientific studies and government surveys report that certain subpopulations, such as various ethnic groups and low-income individuals, are at higher risk for nutrition-related diseases. These subpopulations may have high energy intakes...

Educational events. (ADA News Updates).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... June Symposium for Health Professionals/American Heart Association June 7, New York, NY; For more information and registration, call Mary Gonzalez at 212/878-5912. IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo June 15-19, Anaheim, CA;...

International events. (ADA News Updates).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... August Comparative Nutrition Society biennial meeting and symposium Aug 21-25, Antwerp, Belgium. Held in conjunction with the Joint Nutrition Symposium. For more information about either of these meetings, visit www.cnsweb.org or...

Obituaries. (People).(Kaye Funk, Martha Anne Hancock Webb, members of American Dietetic Association)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
May 1, 2002... Kaye Funk, RD, PhD, Feb 28, 2002, member of the ADA, earned a BS degree from Utah State University in 1946, and completed her dietetic internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, OR in 1947. Funk earned a master's degree from the...

European "gluten-free" solid loads for infants may be a risky load for celiacs. (Letters to the Editors).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2002... To the Editors: Consumption of gluten-free wheat starch (certified) by patients with celiac disease has been sanctioned by experts of the disease in European countries (1), although use of wheat starch in North America and Australia has...

Mothers' attitudes toward nutrition are related to daughters' but not to sons' plasma cholesterol levels. (Research).(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains a primary health concern in the United States and other industrialized countries (1). The risk for developing CHD increases as levels of plasma total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol...

Tracking dietary intake in white and Mexican-American children from age 4 to 12 years. (Research).(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Physiological risk factors track to some extent during youth (1-8). "Tracking" refers to a collection of related concepts such as "high correlation between successive measurements of the same individual...the tendency for individuals to...

Use of cognitive interview techniques in the development of nutrition surveys and interactive nutrition messages for low-income populations. (Perspectives in Practice).
May 1, 2002... Nutrition professionals are often asked to develop surveys and to communicate educational information to the public about health promotion and disease prevention. However, the ability of surveys to obtain accurate information and of educational...

Are general nutrition messages understood by the general public? (Practice Points).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... In the preceding study, the authors conclude, "cognitive interview techniques can be used to improve surveys and messages designed for lower-income populations, for whom standard nutrition communications may have limited effectiveness."...

Frequency of binge eating disorder in an outpatient weight loss clinic. (Research and Professional Briefs).(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... In 1994, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) introduced criteria for binge eating disorder (BED) as an eating disorder subtype (1). According to the DSMIV, BED is recurrent episodes of binge eating in the absence...

Psychological distress is associated with unhealthful dietary practices. (Research and Professional Briefs).(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Major clinical depression, which affects about 5% of the U.S. population (1), is strongly associated with unhealthful dietary practices and eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa and binge eating (2,3). It is not known whether mild...

Lifestyle-related weight gain in obese men with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by loud snoring and intermittent cessation of breathing during sleep. It results in sleep disruption and fatigue and is a risk factor for hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular disease, depressive...

A low-fat afterschool snack improves the nutritional quality of elementary school children's diets. (Research and Professional Briefs).(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Excess energy consumption and nutrient imbalances have replaced undernutrition as the most common nutrition problems in children (1). Indeed, Munoz, et al, reported that only 1% of children meet 100% of the dietary guidelines (2) and more...

Foodservice systems management competencies of Korean dietitians: usage, perceived importance, and educational preparation. (Research and Professional Briefs).(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... The importance and need of foodservice systems management competencies of dietitians have been emphasized in the Unites States and in developing countries such as Korea, where the foodservice industry has been growing quickly (1-4). Korean...

Position of the American Dietetic Association: ethical and legal issues in nutrition, hydration, and feeding. (ADA Reports).
May 1, 2002... Registered dietitians' unique education in nutritional, medical, psychosocial and behavioral sciences, as well as philosophy and ethics, provides them with expertise in nutrition, hydration and routes of feeding individuals. Across the life...

Healthy weight for kids: Hertzler Fund kicks off the Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Screening initiative. (Of Professional Interest).
May 1, 2002... Phase I The American Dietetic Association (ADA) and the American Dietetic Association Foundation (ADAF) are committed to making a meaningful and sustainable contribution to reducing childhood obesity and influencing the nutrition and...

Protocols for identifying drug-nutrient interactions in patients: the role of the dietitian. (Solution Center).
May 1, 2002... In 1978, valproic acid was approved in the United States as an antiepileptic medication (1). This medication binds to serum albumin, so blood concentrations of the medication are dependent upon serum albumin levels (2). A 1996 study reported...

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (New in Review).
May 1, 2002... Vol 74, December 2001 * [gamma]-Tocopherol, the major form of vitamin E in the U.S. diet, deserves more attention. (Review.) Q. Jiang, S. Christen, M.K. Shigenaga, and B.N. Ames. 714-722. * Plasma S-adenosylhomocysteine is a more...

American Journal of Health Promotion. (New in Review).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Vol 16, November/December 2001 * Association of awareness, intrapersonal and interpersonal factors, and stage of dietary change with fruit and vegetable consumption: a national survey. M.A.S. Van Duyn, A.R. Kristal, K. Dodd, M.K. Campbell,...

Archives of Internal Medicine. (New in Review).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Vol 161, November 26, 2001 * Legume consumption and risk of coronary heart disease in U.S. men and women: NHANES I Epidemiologic Follow-up Study. L.A. Bazzano, J. He, L.G. Ogden, C. Loris, S. Vupputuri, L. Myers, and P.K. Whelton....

Diabetes Care. (New in Review).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Vol 24, November 2001 * Short-term moderate weight loss and resistance training do not affect insulin-stimulated glucose disposal in postmenopausal women. L.J.O. Joseph, T.A. Trappe, P.A. Farrell, W.W. Campbell, K. E. Yarasheski, C.P....

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Vol 55, November 2001 * A diet containing rapeseed oil-based fats does not increase lipid peroxidation in humans when compared to a diet rich in saturated fatty acids. E. Sodergren, I.-B. Gustafason, S. Basu, J. Nourooz-Zadeh, C. Nalsen A....

Gastroenterology. (New in Review).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Vol 121, October 2001 * American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement: parenteral nutrition. Clinical Practice and Practice Committee. 066-969. * AGA technical review on parenteral nutrition. R.L. Koretz, T.O....

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Vol 25, October 2001 * The relation of body fat mass and distribution to markers of chronic inflammation. A. Festa, R. C'Agostino Jr, K. Williams, et al, for the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study. 1407-1415. * C-reactive protein...

Journal of the American College of Nutrition. (News in Review).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Vol 20, October 2001 * Can dietary treatment of non-anemic iron deficiency improve iron status? A.-L.M. Heath, C.M. Skeaff, S.M. O'Brien, S.M. Williams, and R.S. Gibson. 477-484. * Oral stimulation influences postprandial...

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. (News in Review).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Vol 49, October 2001 * Weight change in old age and its association with mortality. A.B. Newman, D. Yanez, T. Harris, et al, for the Cardiovascular Health Study research group. 1309-1318. * The effect of middle- and old-age body mass...

The Journal of Nutrition. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Vol 131, October 2001 * Polymorphisms of key enzymes in homocysteine metabolism affect diet responsiveness of plasma homocysteine in healthy women. M.-L. Silaste, M. Rantala. M. Sampi, G. Alfthan, A. Aro, and Y.A. Kesaniemi. 2643-2647. ...

The Journal of Pediatrics. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Vol 139, October 2001 * A prospective, longitudinal study of the long-term effect of treatment on bone density in children with celiac disease. S. Mora, G. Barera, S. Beccio, L. Menni, M.C. Proverbio, C. Bianchi, and G. Chiumello. 516-521....

Journal of Renal Nutrition. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Vol 11, October 2001 * Protective effects of dietary phytoestrogens in chronic renal disease. (Review.) T. Ranich, S.J. Bhathena, and M.T. Velasquez. 183-193. * Successful treatment of hypoalbuminemic hemodialysis patients with a...

The Lancet. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Vol 358, October 13, 2001 * Gain in bone mineral mass in prepubertal girls 35 years after discontinuation of calcium supplementation: a follow-up study. J.-P. Bonjour, T. Chevalley, P. Ammann, D. Slosman, and R. Rizzoli. 1208-1212. Vol...

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Vol 33, October 2001 * Creatine supplementation during resistance training in college football athletes. M.G. Bemben, D.A. Bemben, D.D. Loftiss, and A.W. Knehans. 1667-1673. * Effects of oral creatine and resistance training on myosin...

Nutrition in Clinical Practice. (New in Review).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Vol 16, October 2001 * Lipoprotein lipase and triglyceride-rich lipoprotein metabolism. (Review.) J.M. Miles, Y. Park, and W.S. Harris. 273-279. * Nutritional status, nutrition, and pressure ulcers. (Review.) E.M.H. Mathus-Vliegen....

Pediatrics. (New in Review).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Vol 108, October 2001 * The ketogenic diet: a 3- to 6-year follow-up of 150 children enrolled prospectively. C. Hemingway. J.M. Freeman, D.J. Pillas, and P.L. Pyzik. 898-905. * National Institutes of Health Consensus Development...

Children and Teens Afraid to Eat: Helping Youth in Today's Weight-Obsessed World. (Books).
May 1, 2002... By Frances M. Berg, MS, LN. Hettinger, ND: Healthy Weight Network; 2001. Paper. Pp 848. Price: $19.95. ISBN-0-918582-55-8 This book's thesis is that youth and teens lack healthy eating habits and show weight and health disturbances...

Power Eating, 2nd Edition. (New in Review).
May 1, 2002... By Susan M. Kleiner, Phd, RD. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2001. Paper. Pp 282. Price: $16.95. ISBN-0-7360 3853-1 This is a sports nutrition book for people who strength train. Power Eating, 2nd Edition, written by Susan M. Kleiner, PhD,...

New flavor in any language brochure. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The new "Flavor in Any Language" brochure from Hellman's[R], Best Foods[R], and Wish-Bone[R] helps you capitalize on today's flavor trends. It's filled with ethnic-style recipes and recipe concepts that are bound to be popular with your...

New brochure features "Sensational Rice Recipes". (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... With easy-to-prepare recipes that capitalize on today's most popular eating trends, "Sensational Rice Recipes" is filled with profitable entree ideas that will please your patrons. These recipes have been thoroughly tested to make them...

ADM awarded nutraceuticals patent. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Archer Daniels Midland Company has been awarded a U.S. patent for a range of unique nutraceutical compositions with broad application in supplements, functional foods, and other nutraceutical products. ADM was awarded U.S. Patent No. 6,261,565,...

New easy to swallow calcium! (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Now there is a welcome alternative to huge calcium tablets and gritty, chalky pills! CAL-100[TM], the first pre-measured powdered source of calcium is supplied in single serve packets and is now available either with or without Vitamin D....

Figurefacts for life. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Our Web site will help you track your daily food intake and tell you if your daily food choices are meeting your basic nutritional needs. You'll not only learn to control what you eat, you'll get an easy way to track it. Find out how your food...

First handheld medical device for nutrition monitoring. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance to market the HealtheTech MedGem[TM] device, a handheld, portable indirect calorimeter intended for use in clinical and research applications to measure oxygen uptake. The...

Carlisle Foodservice poducts. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... For detailed information on Carlisle FoodService Products' line of over 16,000 solutions based products for the foodservice industry, including the new Toppo[R] By Carlisle extensive line of superior quality dispensers, condiment racks and...