Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from September 1999

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from September 1999

Defined, in-home, prenatal nutrition intervention for low-income women.
September 1, 1999... Low birth weight increases the risk of infant morbidity and mortality (1,2), and total maternal weight gain is a strong predictor of infant birth weight (3,4). Inadequate maternal nutrition during pregnancy contributes to reduced maternal...

A decade of doctoral research in nutrition.
September 1, 1999... Dietetics involves the "application of the science and art of human nutrition in helping people select and obtain food for the primary purpose of nourishing their bodies in health or disease throughout the life cycle" (1, p 77). This area of...

Assessment of phylloquinone and dihydrophylloquinone dietary intakes among a nationally representative sample of US consumers using 14-day food diaries.
September 1, 1999... Vitamin K has an established role as a cofactor for the posttranslational synthesis of [Gamma]-carboxyglutamic acid in approximately 12 vitamin K-dependent proteins. If sufficient vitamin K is not available because of dietary deficiency or...

Nutritionally complete prepared meal plan to reduce cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized clinical trial.
September 1, 1999... Dietary modifications are the cornerstone of expert and consensus recommendations for the prevention and treatment of dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension (1-5). Unfortunately, patients have great difficulty adhering to dietary...

Acculturation and dietary practices among Korean Americans.
September 1, 1999... Culturally appropriate elements contribute to the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy (1). Early acculturation research on diet and nutrition (2,3) demonstrated that food habits were shaped by culture. Later studies described dietary...

Enhancing didactic education through participation in a clinical research project.
September 1, 1999... Knowledge requirements and standards of professional practice mandated by The American Dietetic Association (ADA), such as techniques of counseling, communication, and application of research methodology, are difficult to convey effectively...

Using standardized patients to train and evaluate dietetics students.
September 1, 1999... Dietetics education programs strive to promote competence in counseling skills, but objective evaluation of students' counseling abilities remains an elusive goal. In contrast, educational programs in related biomedical fields have been more...

Fiber and colon cancer: do we need to take a new look at an old theory?
September 1, 1999... The news was surprising. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found not only that there was little correlation between fiber consumption and a decreased risk of colon cancer, but that consumption of vegetable fiber (meaning...

How to enhance a hospital foodservice: giving patients the gourmet treatment.
September 1, 1999... As director of Nutrition Services at Zale Lipshy University Hospital, Dallas, Tex, Mary Kimbrough, RD, wanted to give her patients more than just the best hospital food they'd ever tasted. That would be too simple; on par with commentary about...

ADA testifies as National Academy of Sciences examines adding nutrition service for Medicare beneficiaries.(American Dietetic Association Pres Ann Gallagher)
September 1, 1999... The American Dietetic Association's (ADA) President Ann Gallagher, RD, testified in June before the National Academy of Sciences' (NAS) Committee on Nutrition Services for Medicare Beneficiaries. "Since ADA began its effort to secure Medicare...

Use of the new competencies to assess entry-level dietitians.
September 1, 1999... Dietetics educators in the United States have followed closely the Educational Competencies Steering Committee's development of the core competencies for entry-level dietitians (1). In preparation for the mandatory implementation of these...

Eating disordered behavior in dietetics students and students in other majors.
September 1, 1999... It is fairly well established that women with eating disorders are preoccupied with thoughts of food. If their eating behavior is of a restricting type, their interest in food may manifest itself through food-related activities such as...

Teaching nutrition in hospitality management and culinary programs: comparison of US and international schools.
September 1, 1999... The increase in nutrition awareness has resulted in important changes in the hospitality industry throughout the world (1). As we approach and pass the millennium, nutrition will continue to be an important consideration for customers...

Dietary habits of Asian Indians in relation to length of residence in the United States.s.
September 1, 1999... Cultural sensitivity among dietetics professionals requires a knowledge of ethnic dietary practices to assist in effective nutrition counseling and planning (1). Since 1965, more than 800,000 Asian Indians have settled in the United States as...

Measurement of body composition in people with HIV/AIDS: a comparison of bioelectrical impedance and skinfold anthropometry with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.
September 1, 1999... Body composition abnormalities are common in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Wasting in this population has been well documented (1,2). More recently, fat redistribution, as part of a...

Are new meal distribution systems worth the effort for improving patient satisfaction with foodservice?
September 1, 1999... The health care industry has been slow to adopt the philosophy of focusing on patients as customers (1,2). However, competition for health care consumer dollars is forcing health care managers and the industry to recognize and redefine the...

Hispanic grandmothers preserve cultural traditions and reduce foodborne illness by conducting safe cheese workshops.
September 1, 1999... Pasteurization of milk has resulted in a dramatic decrease in milk and milk product borne diseases in the past 50 years (1). However, cheeses made from unpasteurized, raw milk continue to be implicated in foodborne illness outbreaks (1-3). ...

Beula Becker Marble - 1906-1999.(former American Dietetic Association Pres)(Obituary)
September 1, 1999... Beula Becker Marble, MS, RD, 1939-1940 president of The American Dietetic Association (ADA), passed away on May 6, 1999, at Carlton Willard Retirement Home in Bedford, Mass. She was 93 years old. Her presidency was noted for raising the...

Implementing the standards of professional practice: is your career ready for the new millennium?(American Dietetic Association's Standards of Professional Practice for Dietetics Professionals)
September 1, 1999... What are your expectations about job changes? Would it surprise you to learn that people stay at their jobs an average of 5 years (1)? This means that someone who works from the ages of 25 to 65 years will change jobs at least 8 times in his or...

Case problem: balancing risk of foodborne illness with patient rights and quality of life.
September 1, 1999... An 18-year-old man is admitted to the subacute unit of a long-term-care facility for rehabilitation after a hip fracture. He is expected to be discharged to his rural home where he will receive support through a home-health agency. Recently...

Nutrition fact sheet. Seafood: take it to heart!
September 1, 1999... At last, a food we should eat more of instead of less! Seafood is high in protein and most varieties are low in fat. Seafood also contains omega-3 fatty acids. What are omega-3 fatty acids? Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty...