Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from November 2002

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from November 2002

Our profession: a rich tapestry. (Editor's Outlook).
November 1, 2002... As a profession, we are a collection of diverse individuals. And our clientele is composed of many individuals of diverse background and spcialization. This makes a rich tapestry of and for our talents and expertise. Diversity. Bowen et al...

Extending the value of membership: ADA foundation and political action committee. (President's Page).
November 1, 2002... A number of recent communications to ADA members detailed the increasing array of benefits that accompany ADA membership. Many of them are contained in the August2002 President's Page and in ADA's recent presentation, "The Best Professional...

Consumers dive into fortified drinks. (For Your Information).
November 1, 2002... Now more than ever Americans are guzzling fortified drinks, primarily in the sports/energy and wellness categories. Once considered a limited niche market dominated by products like Gatorade and Ensure, the market has exploded over the past...

Not all trails-fatty acids are alike: What consumers may lose when we oversimplify nutrition facts. (Beyond the Headlines).
November 1, 2002... For the first time since the enactment of the National Labeling and Education Act of 1990, the nutrient list on food labels may be expanded to include trans-fatty acids. As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to consider amending...

Food and fitness careers for dietitians. (The Business of Dietetics).
November 1, 2002... As the wellness field continues to grow, diverse career opportunities for dietitians are emerging. The weight loss industry has reached over $30 billion and over$18 billion of functional foods are sold annually in the United States, with...

Educational events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2002... November Foodserver.net begins online courses for Foodserver College Foodserver.net has opened Foodserver College, an online education network that offers professional development courses. The courses, which happen once every month and...

Former ADA president Esther Winterfeldt inducted into Oklahoma Higher Ed Hall of Fame. (About People: Honors).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Former ADA President Esther Winterfeldt, RD, LD, MS, PhD, was inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, OK. Winterfeldt served as ADA President in 1980 and ADA Foundation President in 1986. She received the...

ADA member Anne Fletcher receives 2002 Distinguished Friend to Behavior Therapy Award, National Health Information Award. (About People: Honors).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... ADA member Anne Fletcher, MS, RD, LD, was recipient of the 2002 Distinguished Friend to Behavior Therapy Award and the 2002 National Health Information Award. The first award, presented by the Association for the Advancement of Behavior...

ADA member Rita Batheja receives citation from American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. (About People: Honors).
November 1, 2002... ADA member Rita Batheja, MS, RD, CDN, received Presidential Special Citation by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). Batheja began the Indian American Dietetic Association, a networking group of ADA, and coauthored...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
November 1, 2002... M. Genevieve Coon, August 28, 2002, was a longtime ADA supporter, a member since 1931. Born in Laquin, PA, most of her contributions were done in New York state. Coon graduated from Cornell University and, shortly after, did her dietetic...

Online resources.(Bibliography)
November 1, 2002... 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. Institute examines ethics worldwide The Institute...

The politics of nutrition: significant potential but overwhelming odds. (Public Policy News).
November 1, 2002... The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is one of Washington's most active food, nutrition, and health issue advocacy groups. ADA works within federal agencies, on Capitol Hill, within the states and even at the local level. Our experience is...

Issues facing dietetics professionals: challenges and opportunities. (Commentary).
November 1, 2002... We are constantly going through change in our personal and professional lives. While we may not always be aware of change as it happens, it often brings about new paradigms to which we must adjust or become lost in the shuffle. The challenges...

Dietary reference intakes for energy, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, fatty acids, cholesterol, protein and amino acids. (Commentary).(Bibliography)
November 1, 2002... The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, The National Academies, recently released the fifth in a series of reports presenting dietary reference values for the intake of nutrients by Americans and Canadians (1). The overall...

Results of an adjunct dietary intervention program in the Women's Health Initiative. (Research).
November 1, 2002... Maintenance of dietary change is critical to the study of health behavior on disease rates. The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of an added intervention component to the main intensive dietary intervention of the Women's Health...

Motivational interviewing: applications in dietetics. (Practice Points).
November 1, 2002... Although motivational interviewing is a form of dietary intervention relatively new to the field of dietetics, clinicians researchers, and trainers of other disciplines have been using this technique for many years. The authors of the preceding...

Children's food preferences: a longitudinal analysis. (Research).
November 1, 2002... Research has shown that children's food preferences predict their food consumption patterns (1-9). Thus, understanding children's food preferences, the factors related to the development of these food likes and dislikes, and how preferences...

Food allergies in children affect nutrient intake and growth. (Research).
November 1, 2002... Food allergies are unique because there are no pharmaceutical interventions to prevent allergic reactions. Avoidance of the food allergen source by carefully following an elimination diet is the only treatment. Following a specific food...

Antioxidant status of young children: response to an antioxidant supplement. (Research).
November 1, 2002... Oxidative stress is a physiological condition in which prooxidant factors outweigh antioxidant defenses and may be part of a disease process or natural aging. Cells can respond to mild oxidative stress by accelerating antioxidant defenses and...

Contribution of mineral waters to dietary calcium and magnesium intake in a French adult population. (Research).
November 1, 2002... Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by a reduction in bone tissue relative to the volume of anatomical bone that increases susceptibility to fracture, particularly in menopausal women (1). With the increase in life expectancy and in...

Assessment of perceptions of nutrition knowledge and disease using a group interactive system: the Perception Analyzer[R]. (Perspective in Practice).
November 1, 2002... There is a strong relationship between diet and disease development (1-6). One in two people in the United States is overweight (2). Consumers who are more aware of the link between intake of energy and certain nutrients and chronic disease are...

Members honored with Excellence in practice Awards.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... At the 85th Annual Meeting and Exhibition, the American Dietetic Association and its Foundation honored 7 dietitians for their excellence in practice. The awards recognize an outstanding dietitian who has demonstrated excellence in a specific...

Susan E. Carlson, PhD, William H. Dietz, MD, PhD, and Ambassador George McGovern awarded honorary memberships. (ADA Reports).
November 1, 2002... On October 19, 2002, at the 85th Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA, the American Dietetic Association awarded honorary memberships to Susan E. Carlson, PhD, Endowed Midwest Dairy Council Professor of Nutrition at the University...

Setting the national food service management institute research priorties. (Of Professional Interest).
November 1, 2002... As early as the 1890s feeding children in school was a recognized need. While early efforts targeted vagrant children and those experiencing severe poverty, individuals closest to the children recognized improved performance and learning when...

The American journal of clinical nutrition. (New in Review).
November 1, 2002... Vol 75, June 2002 # Micronutrients and vertical transmission of HIV1. (Review.) M.L. Dreyfuss and W.W. Fawzi. 959-970. # Trends of obesity and underweight in older children and adolescents in the United States, Brazil, China, and...

American journal of epidemiology. (New in Review).
November 1, 2002... Vol 155, June 1, 2002 # Serum lycopene, other serum carotenoids, and risk of prostate cancer in U.S. blacks and whites. T.M. Vogt, ST. Mayne, B.I. Graubard, C.A. Swanson, A.L. Sowell. J.B. Schoenberg, G.M. Swanson, R.S. Greenberg, R.N....

Archives of internal medicine. (New in Review).(Nut consumption; anemia)
November 1, 2002... Vol 162, June 24, 2002 * Nut consumption and decreased risk of sudden cardiac death in the Physicians' Health Study. C.M. Albert, J.M. Gaziano, W.C. Willett, and J.E. Manson. 1382-1387. * Association of kidney function with anemia: the...

European journal of clinical nutrition. (New in Review).
November 1, 2002... Vol 56, June 2002 # Hohenheim Consensus Workshop: copper. (Review.) K. Schomann, H.G. Classen, H.H. Dieter, J. Konig, G. Multhaup, M. Rukgauer, K.H. Summer, J. Bernhardt, and H.K. Biesalski, 469-483. * The long-term effect of dietary...

Gastroenterology. (New in Review).
November 1, 2002... Vol 122, June 2002 # The gluten response in children with celiac disease is directed toward multiple gliadin and glutenin peptides. W. Vader, Y. Kooy, P. van Veelen, A. de Ru, D. Harris, W. Benckhuijsen, S. Pena, L. Mearin, J. Wouter...

International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders. (New in Review).
November 1, 2002... Vol 26, June 2002 # Upper abdominal obesity, insulin resistance and breast cancer risk. (Review.) B.A. Stoll. 747-753. # Obesity, atherosclerosis and the vascular endothelium: mechanisms of reduced nitric oxide bioavailability in obese...

Journal of the American College of Nutrition. (New in Review).
November 1, 2002... Vol 21, June 2002 # Selenocompounds in plants and animals and their biological significance. (Review.) P.D. Whanger. 223-232. * Calcium effects on phosphorus absorption: implications for the prevention and co-therapy of osteoporosis....

The journal of the American medial association. (New in Review).(vitamin supplements)
November 1, 2002... Vol 287, June 19, 2002 * Vitamins for chronic disease prevention in adults: scientific review. K.M. Fairfield and R.H. Fletcher. 3116-3126. * Vitamins for chronic disease prevention in adults: clinical applications. R.H. Fletcher and...

The lancet. (New in Review).(breastfeeding and obesity)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Vol 359, June 8, 2002 # Effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on plasma antioxidant concentrations and blood pressure: a randomised controlled trial. J.H. John, S. Ziebland, P. Yudkin, et al, for the Oxford Fruit and Vegetable Study...

Medicine & science in sports & exercise. (New in Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Vol 34, June 2002 # Rapid carbohydrate loading after a short bout of near maximal-intensity exercise. T.J. Fairchild, S. Fletcher, P. Steele, C. Goodman, B. Dawson, and P.A. Fournier. 980-986. Rapid carbohydrate loading after a short...

Metabolism: clinical and experimental. (New in Review).
November 1, 2002... Vol 51, June 2002 # Effects of high-fat and high-carbohydrate diets on metabolism and performance in cycling. D.S. Rowlands and W.G. Hopkins. 678-690. # Effects of vitamin A administration on serum thyrotropin concentrations in healthy...

Nutrition in clinical practice. (New in Review).
November 1, 2002... Vol 17, June 2002 # Is there a role for specialized enteral nutrition in the intensive care unit? (Review.) M. Krystofiak Russel and P. Charney. 156-168. * Food dye use in enteral feedings: a review and a call for a moratorium. J.P....

Pediatrics. (New in Review).(breastfeeding)
November 1, 2002... Vol 109, June 2002 # Television viewing and television in bedroom associated with overweight risk among low-in-come preschool children. B.A. Dennison. T.A. Erb, and P.L. Jenkins. 1028-1035. * How good is the evidence linking...

Food As A Drug. (BOOKS).(Book Review)
November 1, 2002... Edited by Walker S. Carlos Poston II, PhD, and C. Keith Haddock, PhD. New York, London, and Oxford: The Haworth Press, Inc., 2000. Paper. Pp 166. Price: $24.95. ISBN 0-7890-0977-3 During the last several decades, the notion that foods might...

Nutrient-Gene Interactions in Health and Disease. (BOOKS).(Book Review)
November 1, 2002... Edited by Naima Moustaid-Moussa and Carolyn D. Berdanier. BocaRaton, London, New York, and Washington D.C.: CRCLLCPress, 2001. Hardcover. Pp 472. Price: $129.95. ISBN 0-8493-2216-2 The science of genetics has exploded recently, profoundly...

Resource[R] Diadetishield[TM]: new in diabetes nutritional therapy! (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... A main treatment goal for individuals with diabetes is to maintain stable blood sugar levels. This is important over the long-term to reduce or delay potential diabetes related complications. One nutrient that is emerging as having efficacy in...

Nutribase Clinical nutrition and fitness software selected as official nutrition tracking software for the CRON Effects Pilot Study. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... NutriBase Clinical was named the Official Dietary Monitoring Software for the "Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition (CRON) Effects Pilot Study." This landmark study will lead the way toward determining whether calorie restriction with...

Mealformation[TM]... designed to facilitate a healthy and sustainable weight management plan. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Mealformation is a Java-based menu management and analysis application for developing individualized meal programs. Mealformation is pre-packed with a large database of popular food items and their nutritional values. Mealformation calculates...

Kidsport[R] Nutrition Bar introduced to meet children's dietary needs. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Children consume 17 percent of adult bars produced--at possible risk to their health. Good Natured Products, Inc. announced that it has launched KidSport[R] Nutrition Bars, one of the first all-natural sports nutrition bars made specifically...

Diadetisource[R] AC with Diabetishield[TM] advanced control tube feeding for diabetes heavy on nutrition for advanced control of blood sugar. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... New Diabetisource AC has 1.2 calories per mL along with Diabetishield to help control blood sugar in tube-fed diabetic patients. Formulated with arginine, chromium, and vitamins C and E, Diabetishield helps improve insulin sensitivity and...

Healthy habits to help manage and prevent type 2 diabetes. (Nutrition Fact Sheet).
November 1, 2002... Seventeen million Americans have diabetes, and nearly six million more do not know they have the disease. The number of Americans with diabetes is growing every year. 90%-95% of people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. This condition has...

Healthy aging with a diet rich in Vitamin E. (Nutrition Fact Sheet).
November 1, 2002... While healthful eating is important regardless of life stage, eating well is increasingly important for older adults. Wise food choices and a balanced diet are key elements to a healthy lifestyle. Adults tend to eat less as they age and may...

Tomatoes: even better for you than you thought! (Nutrition Fact Sheet).
November 1, 2002... Did you know that tomatoes are a rich source of vital antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene, which has been attributed to preventing cancer and other diseases? In fact, tomatoes are one of the richest sources of lycopene (a...

Is nutrition on your doctor's radar? The Intersociety Professional Nutrition Education Consortium (IPNEC). (Guest Editorial).
November 1, 2002... While it is widely agreed that the training of physicians should include a focus on the relationships of diet to disease, the teaching of nutrition in medical schools and residency programs generally remains inadequate. Many patients find that...

Dear nutrition professional. (Dannon Institute).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... We are pleased to share with you the news that the Council on Foundations has awarded a 2002 Wilmer Shields Rich Gold Medal to the Dannon Institute[R] Community Nutritionory[R]! The Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program recognizes excellence...

Childhood overweight -- a public health issue. (Case Studies).
November 1, 2002... The prevalence of overweight is increasing among children. According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES I,II, and III), more than 10 percent of four-and five-year-old girls were reported to be overweight...

Meeting the nutrition needs of older adults.
November 1, 2002... A government agency, the Administration on Aging (AoA), funds state agencies that provide meals to adults age 60 and older through the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP). The ENP offers a valuable service to older adults. In an evaluation of the...

Gleaning for hunger relief.
November 1, 2002... The term "gleaning" dates back to Biblical times, when farmers were encouraged to leave crops in their fields for the poor or for travelers. Today, food is gleaned -- harvested after the commercial pick -- by nonprofit organizations that...

Role modeling to reach African American youth.
November 1, 2002... Role modeling is an important aspect of leadership. Through mentoring programs, local leaders and professionals often serve as role models for youth in their communities. After-school mentoring programs provide youth with valuable insight and...

Synergy among partners spells success. (Great Partnerships).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Veggin' Out was an innovative nutrition program that increased produce consumption by low-income families in the Greater Providence (RI) area Spearheaded by Johnson & Wales University, Veggin' Out enlisted partners from the Rhode Island Food...

Partnering to reach preschoolers. (Great Partnerships).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Food Friends-Making New Foods Fun for Kids campaign was inspired by research findings that early experience is the strongest predictor of long-term adoption of healthy habits. An initiative of the Colorado Nutrition Network, Food Friends...

Reaching ethnically diverse audiences. (How-to Guide).
November 1, 2002... In the next 50 years, the ethnic mix of the US population is expected to change dramatically. The Latino population could become the nation's largest minority group, increasing from 12% in 1999 to 24% of the US population by 2050. The Asian and...

Dannon Institute presents three new programs for 2002. (Dannon Institute News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Dannon Institute[R] is dedicated to promoting excellence and developing leadership in the field of nutrition. Program initiatives are designed to ultimately serve the health and nutrition needs of the public. This year the Board of...

Dannon Institute Awards for Excellence in Community Nutrition[R].
November 1, 2002... PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND ELIGIBILITY The Dannon Institute Awards for Excellence in Community Nutrition[R] will be given to replicable programs demonstrating innovation and impact in nutrition behavior change at the community level. While...

How much calcium is really in that supplement? (Question of the Month).
November 1, 2002... The National Academy of Science recommends daily calcium intakes of 1000-1200mg per day for adult men and women (1). Food is the best source of calcium; however, many Americans still do not get enough calcium in their diets. Calcium-fortified...

The consumer cost of calcium from food and supplements. (Research and Professional Briefs).
November 1, 2002... Calcium is an essential mineral at all stages of life. Although calcium requirements are influenced by many factors and remain controversial, consumers are encouraged by nutrition authorities to include calcium-rich foods in their daily diets...

Effect of yogurt on a urinary marker of bone resorption in postmenopausal women. (Research and Professional Briefs).
November 1, 2002... Heaney et al (1) previously published effects on bone remodeling, and Barr et al (2), reported effects on diet quality, produced by an intervention that aimed to insert 3 servings per day of low-fat milk into the diets of healthy older adults....

Minority interns' experiences during their dietetics education and their recommendations for increasing diversity in dietetics: findings from structured interviews. (Research and Professional Briefs).
November 1, 2002... The 1999 membership database of The American Dietetic Association (ADA) reported that of all registered dietitians, only 10.2% were members of racial minority groups and 2.6% were men (1). The ADA leadership understands that membership...

Concurrent validity of the BOD POD and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry techniques for assessing body composition in young women. (Research and Professional Briefs).
November 1, 2002... Evidence from several studies suggests that increases in body fat are associated with a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia (1,2). Thus, developing accurate, effective, and practical methods of assessing total body...

Position of the American Dietetic Association: the role of dietetics professionals in health promotion and disease prevention. (ADA Reports).
November 1, 2002... POSITION STATEMENT It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that health promotion and disease prevention endeavors are the best population strategies for reducing the current burden of chronic disease. Dietetics...

Margaret Lowe Bogle, PhD, RD, LD receives 2002 Copher Memorial Award. (ADA Reports).
November 1, 2002... The Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a member of the American Dietetic Association. The 2002 award is presented to Margaret L. Bogle, PhD, RD, LD in recognition of her contributions to the Association and to the...

Members honored as medallion award winners in philadelphia, PA on October 20. (ADA Reports).
November 1, 2002... The American Dietetic Association (ADA) bestows the Medallion Award at each Annual Meeting and Exhibition to 8 members who have exemplified leadership in the profession and dedication to the Association. Deborah D. Canter, PhD, RD, LD,...