Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles from September 2002

Journal of the American Dietetic Association archives from September 2002

The Journal's benefits continue to grow. (Editor's Outlook).(Editorial)
September 1, 2002... It's fitting that in September, "back to school" month, we are initiating some positive changes related to our popular continuing education questionnaire section. Now, you have the option to earn 4 CPE hours for only $36. I am particularly...

Conflicting priorities, questions without easy answers: ethics and ADA. (President's Page).(American Dietetic Association)
September 1, 2002... The word "ethics" has been showing up regularly in the news in connection with accounting scandals and other allegations of corporate malfeasance. Personal and professional responsibility, integrity, upholding values, maintaining the public's...

CEQ x 2: new continuing education questionnaire format debuts. (For Your Information).(Continuing Professional Education Questionnaire )
September 1, 2002... In June 2001, Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) began implementation of major changes to the recertification process for registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered--namely, the Professional Development Portfolio (PDP)...

Sports nutrition workshop at FNCE 2002. (DPG News).(Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The workshop, "Inside the Athlete: Fueling the Athlete for Health and Performance" will be presented at the 2002 Food and Nutrition Conference & Exhibition. Sponsored by the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN) dietetic...

Educational events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2002... 30th Annual Kilo Diabetes Symposium Nov 8-9, St. Louis, MO; This symposium will include lectures and case studies on diabetes, management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, patient self-management issues, cardiovascular disease, hypertension,...

Obituaries. (About People).(Obituary)
September 1, 2002... Carolyn Ann Holmes Duboff, RD, July 20, 2002, was a long-time member of the ADA, the California Dietetic Association, and the Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities dietetic practice group. Duboffearned a BS degree from Memphis State...

ADA member benefit update. (People and Events).(American Dietetic Association offers email newsletter)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Daily News--as featured on ADA's Member Web site--is now available to members as a subscription email service. Members who subscribe to the Daily News will receive a copy each weekday to the e-mail address of their choice. The Daily News is...

Expanding vitamin D fortification: a balance between deficiency and toxicity. (For Your Information).
September 1, 2002... Vitamin D deficiency has reached "epidemic proportions" in the United States, according to Michael F. Holick, PhD, who will be presenting a session titled "To Add or Not to Add? Fortification or Supplement?" at next month's Food & Nutrition...

September 11: two members look back, forward. (Beyond the Headlines).(impact of terrorism on work and life)
September 1, 2002... Courtney Gravenese, MS, RD, had been at her desk on the 23rd floor at Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield headquarters in the World Trade Center, Tower 1, on September 11, 2001, when disaster struck. She heard a loud crash and the building shook. She...

A business rotation for dietitians--an imperative in the new millennium. (The Business of Dietetics).
September 1, 2002... To perform optimally in any field of dietetics requires some knowledge of business practices. Therefore, dietetics students should experience. a rotation in a business environment either as part of their undergraduate education, internship or...

Bioavailability of oxidized vitamin C (dehydroascorhic acid). (Letters to the Editors).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... To the Editors: A recent paper by Johnston and Bowling (1) claimed that oxidized vitamin C (dehydroascorbic acid) "cannot be considered a dietary source of vitamin C" and surprisingly cited a study of human intestine by Malo and Wilson (2)...

Errata.(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2002... 1. The article "ADA Position Paper: Liberalized diets for older adults in long-term care" does not appear in the August issue of the Journal, as was indicated on the August cover. This article appears in this issue (September), on p 1316. The...

How dietitians can make a difference through political action. (Public Policy News).
September 1, 2002... The majority of Americans living "outside the Washington DC Beltway" don't keep up-to-the-minute tabs on policy development. Many people think that policy--and even more so politics--is not something they care to get involved in or feel they...

Fostering healthy food consumption in schools: focusing on the challenges of competitive foods. (Commentary).
September 1, 2002... School-based intervention programs may help to instill healthy food consumption practices that reduce diet-related risks of chronic diseases later in life. However, the current school environment presents many nutritional challenges. School...

Beverage choices of young females: changes and impact on nutrient intakes. (Research).
September 1, 2002... Many changes, including changes in dietary patterns, occur in the transition from childhood to adolescence. One of the noteworthy dietary changes is the decrease in milk consumption. A decrease in milk intake is of concern, especially in the...

Where can I find information about packing a healthy and safe brown-bag lunch? (Question of the Month).
September 1, 2002... Healthful eating habits for all children can be best achieved by the consumption of a varied diet. As illustrated by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide Pyramid, a varied diet consists of moderate consumption from each of the...

Dietary patterns predict the development of overweight in women: The Framingham Nutrition Studies.
September 1, 2002... Overweight is a major public health problem in the United States that has reached epidemic proportions (1-5). The prevalence of overweight and obesity among US adults has increased dramatically during the past two decades (1,6), and currently...

Americans on diet: results from the 1994-1996 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals. (Research).
September 1, 2002... Dieting, especially dieting to lose weight, is common among US adults (1-7).Data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) showed that in 1990 about 23% of men and 40% of women were trying to lose weight, representing about 44 million...

A low-fat intake and greater activity level are associated with lower weight regain 8 years after completing a very--low-calorie diet. (Research).
September 1, 2002... Obesity, defined as excess body fat, promotes diabetes, high blood cholesterol, hypertension, cardiovascular disease (1-6), and other disorders (7-9). The prevalence of obesity in the United States also seems to be increasing rapidly (10)....

Tomato consumption increases lycopene isomer concentrations in breast milk and plasma of lactating women. (Research).
September 1, 2002... Human milk contains a nutrient pattern ideally suited to meet the physiological requirements of infants. Provita-min A carotenoids in human milk provide an important source of vitamin A, and other milk carotenoids have been hypothesized to...

Evidence-based medicine: applications in dietetic practice. (Perspectives in Practice).
September 1, 2002... The phrase "evidence-based" appears with increasing frequency in the titles of medical books and articles, including those in nutrition and dietetics. In dietetics, attempts to move toward evidence-based practice have focused on the development...

Evidence-based practice: an invaluable tool for dietitians. (Practice Points).
September 1, 2002... For dietitians, evidence-based practice is an invaluable tool. According to Gray and Gray, authors of the preceding article "Evidence-based medicine: Practical applications in dietetic practice," evidence-based medicine is defined as "the...

Relationship of folate to colorectal and cervical cancer: review and recommendations for practitioners. .
September 1, 2002... Folate's role in reducing the risk of neural tube defects is well accepted and has been translated into major public health intervention programs targeted to women of reproductive age. The potentials for folate to reduce the risk of chronic...

Students consuming sack lunches devote more time to eating than those consuming school lunches. (Research and Professional Briefs).
September 1, 2002... Every day, approximately 27 million children in the United States receive lunch through the National School Lunch Program (1). Students who participate in the National School Lunch Program consume higher intakes of energy and many other...

Regional variations in dietary intake and body mass index of first-generation Asian-Indian immigrants in the United States. (Research and Professional Briefs).
September 1, 2002... Asian-Indian immigrants in the United Kingdom and Canada are at higher risk for morbidity and mortality compared with natives of these host countries (1-3). It is unclear if this increased risk is genetically predetermined or if it is a...

Predictors of breastfeeding duration for employees of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). (Research and Professional Briefs).
September 1, 2002... Worksite breastfeeding promotion is gaining significant attention in the United States because women with infants and toddlers have become the fastest growing segment of the workforce (1-3). Breastfeeding has been consistently associated with...

Eating behaviors, nutritional status, and menstrual function in elite female adolescent volleyball players.
September 1, 2002... Research indicates that as girls progress through adolescence, their average intake of vitamins and minerals per kilocalorie decreases (1) while their requirements actually increase thereby making it increasingly difficult for them to meet...

Effects of an educational program on intent to consume functional foods. (Research and Professional Briefs).
September 1, 2002... Functional foods, defined as foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition (1), may play a role in disease prevention and health promotion (2). As a leading trend in the food industry today, functional foods have received...

Moisture retention and consumer acceptability of chocolate bar cookies prepared with okra gum as a fat ingredient substitute. (Research and Professional Briefs).
September 1, 2002... High intakes of dietary fat are implicated in the etiology of coronary heart disease (1). The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2) suggest that persons choose a diet low in fat and the National Cholesterol Education Program (3) recommends that...

Performance, proficiency and value of the dietetics professional. (ADA Reports).
September 1, 2002... The House of Delegates (HOD) input from Spring 2001 identified that the number one issue for members was the concern that salaries do not always meet expectations when compared with the required scientific background for dietetics...

Position of the American Dietetic Association: liberalized diets for older adults in long-term care. (ADA Reports).
September 1, 2002... Long-term care includes a continuum of health services ranging from rehabilitation to supportive care. As defined by the American Health Care Association (1), long-term care includes subacute, rehabilitative, skilled nursing, respite care,...

Recognized Young Dietitians of the Year, 2002. (ADA Reports).
September 1, 2002... The American Dietetic Association (ADA) joins with its affiliated dietetic associations from 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the American Overseas Dietetic Association to salute the ADA members selected as "Recognized...

Recognized dietetic technicians of the year, 2002. (ADA Reports).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The American Dietetic Association recognizes the professional contributions of dietetic technicians and encourages their continued participation in community and Association activities. Award recipients were selected by their affiliated...

Outstanding dietetics student award, 2002.
September 1, 2002... Alabama--JENNIFER N. McCLINTOCK, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Coordinated Program in Dietetics Alaska--ELIZABETH WATANABE, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, Preprofessional Practice Program Arizona--JENNIFER M. HAWKINS,...

Outstanding dietetics educators, 2002. (ADA Reports).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Arizona--SUSANNE F. BRYANT, RD, Central Arizona College, Coolidge, Dietetic Technician Program California--MARY S. MEAD, MEd, RD, University of California, Berkeley, Dietetic Internship California--JACQUELINE D. LEE, PhD, RD,...

Outstanding dietitian awards, 2002.
September 1, 2002... The American Dietetic Association is honored to recognize the recipients of the affiliate dietetic associations' outstanding dietitian awards. These members have made distinguished contributions to advancing the profession. The awardees...

Emerging Dietetics Leader Awards, 2002. (ADA Reports).
September 1, 2002... The Emerging Dietetics Leader Award recognizes the competence and activities of members, regardless of their age, who are at the beginning of their dietetics careers. Members receiving this honor have supported the promotion of optimal...

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 75, April 2002 * Vitamin D deficiency, muscle function, and falls in elderly people. (Review.) H.C.J.P. Janssen, MM. Samson. and H.J.J. Verhear. 611. * High-dose vitamin therapy stimulates variant enzymes with decreased coenzyme...

American Journal of Epidemiology. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 155, March 1, 2002 * Impact of breastfeeding on the mobilization of lead from bone. M.M. Tellez-Rojo. M. Hernandez-Avila, T. Gonzalez-Cossio. I. Romieu, A. Aro, E. Palazuelos, J. Schwartz. and H. Hu. 420-428. * Effect of caffeine...

Annals of Internal Medicine. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Vol 136, April 2, 2002 * Change in coronary flow reserve on transthoracic doppler echocardiography after a single high-fat meal in young healthy men. T. Hozumi, M. Eisenberg, K. Sugioka, A.R. Kokkirala, H. Watanabe, M. Teragaki, J....

Archives of Internal Medicine. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 162, March 11, 2002 * Prospective study of moderate alcohol consumption and risk of hypertension in young women. R. Thadhani, CA. Camargo Jr. M.J. Stampfer, G.C. Curhan, W.C. Willett, and E.B. Rimm. 569- 574. Vol 162, March 25,...

Diabetes Care. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 25, March 2002 * Dietary fat and meat intake in relation to risk of type 2 diabetes in men. R.M. van Dam, W.C. Willett, E.B. Rimm, M.J. Stampfer, and F.B. Hu. 417-424. * Effect of a high-protein. high-monounsaturated fat weight...

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 56, March 2002 * Validity of total and segmental impedance measurements for prediction of body composition across ethnic population groups. P. Deurenberg, M. Deurenberg-Yap, and F.J.M. Schouten. 214-220. * The effect of nutritional...

Food Technology. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 56, March 2002 * Activated lactoferrin--a new approach to meat safety. AS. Naidu. 40-45. Vol 56, April 2002 * The top 10 functional food trends: the next generation. [As major nutraceutical markets continue to mature, new...

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 26, March 2002 * Singe eating disorder: a review. A.E. Dingemans, M.J. Bruna, and E.F. van Furth. 299-307. * Sleeping metabolic rate in relation to body mass index and body composition. K. Zhang, M. Sun, P. Werner, A.J. Kovera, J....

Journal of the American College of Nutrition. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 21, April 2002 * Nutrition in cancer prevention: an integrated approach. (Commentary.) N.J. Temple and A.L Balay-Karperien. 79-83. * Feeding behaviors and other motor development in healthy children (2-24 months). BR. Carruth and...

Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 26, March/April 2002 * Magnesium, calcium, zinc, and nitrogen loss in trauma patients during continuous renal replacement therapy. C.J. Klein. P.B. Moser-Veillon, A. Schweitzer, L.W. Douglass. H.N. Reynolds. K.Y. Patterson, and C....

The Lancet. (Periodicals).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Vol 359, March 30, 2002 * Effect of vitamins C and E on progression of transplant-associated arteriosclerosis: a randomised trial, J.C. Fang, S. Kinlay, J. Beltrame, H. Hikiti, M. Wainstein, D. Behrendt, J. Suh, B. Frei, G.H. Mudge. A.P....

Preventive medicine. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 34, March 2002 * Integrating the prevention of eating disorders and obesity: feasible or futile? L.M. Irving and D. Neumark-Sztainer. 299-309. * Tracking of physical and physiological risk variables among ethnic subgroups from...

Topics in Clinical Nutrition. (Periodicals).
September 1, 2002... Vol 17, March 2002 * Nutrition and ADHD: implications for school lunch. J.S. Isaacs, A. Watkins, J.B. Hodgens, and D.A. Zachor. 27-39. * Factors that influence women's folate intake. G. Gates and M. Contreras. 40-48. * Soybean and...

Nutrition in the Infant: Problems and Practical Procedures.(Book Review)
September 1, 2002... Edited by Victor Preddy, PhD, SDc, George Grimble, BSc, PhD and Ronald Watson, PhD. London: Greenwich Medical Media, LTD., 2001. Hardcover. Pp 447. Price: $129.00. ISBN:1-90015-162-6 Nutrition in the Infant: Problems and Practical...

Handbook of Vitamins, 3rd ed.(Book Review)
September 1, 2002... Edited by Robert B. Rucker, PhD, John W. Suttie, PhD, Donald B. McCormick, PhD, and Lowrence J. Machlin. Marcel Dekkler, Inc., New York, 2001. Hardcover. Pp 600. Price: $175.00. ISBN: 0-8247-0428-2 A thorough and complete textbook of...

Peptinex[TM] DT: scientific breakthrough in peptide formulas. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Product Information)
September 1, 2002... The first elemental formula designed to utilize the dual transport system for rapid nutrient absorption and maximum tolerance in patients with gastrointestinal impairment. Unlike other peptide formulas, Peptinex DT provides 74% of the protein...

Saran[TM] Disposable Cutting Sheets. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Product Information)
September 1, 2002... Each year, there are an estimated 76 million cases of foodborne illness. Unfortunately, mishandling of food at home is a leading cause--and cutting boards may be a major culprit. But now there's a new tool to help reduce the risk of bacterial...

Welcome to the Portion Doctor. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Portion Doctor is the result of my 20 years of experience as a registered dietitian, wife, and mother. Portion Doctor focuses on what you eat and how much you eat. Proper portion sizes and balanced meals on your plate are crucial steps in...

New Yoplait[R] Nouriche[TM] helps them shake up mealtime! New survey finds on-the-go women lacking in nutrition. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Yoplait Nouriche, a new nonfat yogurt smoothie with all the nourishment of a meal, provides women with just what they're looking for--a convenient yet healthy on-the-go option that delivers on taste and nutrition. Available in four fresh and...

Carlisle FoodService Products introduces new Classic Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls. (New Product Update & Industry Resource Directory).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Carlisle's new Classic Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls have flared rim forms and sloped sides for easy stirring and beating. The gleaming rust-free 18/4 stainless steel bowls are dishwasher safe. Available in 3/4, 1-1/2, 3,4, 5, 8, 13, 16, and 20...

Response to JX Wilson and to PA Murphy: "Bioavailability of oxidized vitamin C (dehydroascorbic acid)".
September 1, 2002... The term "vitamin C" encompasses both ascorbic acid (AA), the biologically active form of vitamin C, and dehydroascorbic acid (DHA), the oxidized form of ascorbic acid. In vivo, DHA may be recycled to AA in various tissue cells (1) or degraded...