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Filter by:Systematic inflammation and lipid profiles are two major therapeutic targets for cardiovascular diseases. The effectiveness of vegan diet has been reported (doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.807810). Aim: To compare the effectiveness of a nutritionally balanced vegan diet and a Myplate diet ((Taiwanese version) on systematic inflammation and lipoprotein subclass. Design: Randomized crossover design
The purpose of this pilot study is to compare the effectiveness of an expanded virtual educational program at modifying knowledge, self-efficacy, and behaviors when compared to traditional in-office counseling for guardians of children who are obese or overweight.
The CONCERT Study (A Comprehensive Online program for Cognitive Enhancement, Reassurance and Training) was designed to introduce a user-friendly platform to assess and train cognition among old adults. Our main research questions are: i) Is it possible to provide a user-friendly platform to perform multi-domain cognitive training for old adults? ii) Are there any safety issues with these platforms? Inclusion criteria include: i) Aged ≥ 65 years; ii) Owning a computer with access to the Internet and basic knowledge to use it; iii) Having sufficient English language skill; iv) Normal baseline AD8 screening test; v) agree to join the study with their partners/ close family members. Exclusion criteria include: i) History of dementia; ii) Severe physical disability precluding to participate in meetings; those using wheelchairs can still join the study with some modification in the exercise program. Study duration includes 24 weeks of intervention with lifestyle changes (Online: Nutrition consultation and teaching, Exercise, dance, music therapy and cognitive enhancement). Participants have options to continue the study for another 24 weeks. Outcome will be assessed based on participants' adherence, satisfaction.
Reducing food portion size is a potential strategy to reduce energy intake. However, it remains unclear who is most susceptible to the portion size effect (PSE). There are just two studies which have examined the PSE in the context of socioeconomic position (SEP), with mixed findings. In an online trial the PSE on intended consumption of unhealthy snacks was 18-24% larger for participants of lower SEP compared to participants of higher SEP. However, in a recent laboratory study which examined the PSE on total daily energy intake, participants of lower SEP were no more susceptible to the influence of portion size on eating behaviour than participants of higher SEP. Further research is required to elucidate these divergent findings. There is also an absence of evidence examining the moderating role of subjective social status (SSS) - an individual's perceived standing in society - on the PSE. Given evidence that the subjective experience of social class may be associated with health outcomes, the present study examines whether reductions to the portion size reduces daily energy intake, and whether and how SSS (higher vs lower) moderates the PSE. In a crossover experiment, participants will be served all meals in the lab on two separate days, with the portion size of main components at breakfast, lunch and dinner manipulated (i.e. smaller on one day vs larger on the other day). All other foods offered are identical. Food intake from the portion-manipulated breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as all other meal components (non-portion-manipulated sides, dessert, seconds, snacks, etc.) will be measured, to assess total daily energy intake (kcal).
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and performance of DTXO App in improving weight loss and weight-loss maintenance in obese patients exposed to an experimental non-pharmacological treatment program. The App will include a dietary plan and customized advice program, a customized physical exercise program plan, a cognitive- behavioral assessment and support program, alerts and reminders on prescribed drugs intake and on dietary and exercise program, chat and online visits with clinical professionals, and trophies to improve patient engagement.
It is known that tumors have an affinity for taking up amino acids from circulation or nearby tissues to use as a fuel source, to enhance their growth. Work in rodents has shown that when the levels of amino acids are reduced in diet, tumor growth is slowed and tumors are more susceptible to anti-cancer therapies. There are limited evidence-based dietary recommendations for cancer patients, which represents an urgent and unmet need. It is likely that reducing dietary protein will be beneficial, however this has not been tested. In advance of carrying out a study in cancer patients a study in healthy volunteers needs to be conducted to determine whether altering the amount of dietary protein, impacts the levels of amino acids (or other metabolites) in blood or the intestine. By demonstrating that altering dietary protein can alter the metabolome of healthy individuals, it will provide the information needed to reduce protein intake in cancer patients in future studies.
This project will examine the impact of an infant and young child feeding (IYCF) voice messaging intervention delivered to mothers and fathers in Senegal on the consumption of a minimum acceptable diet and anemia prevalence in their children.
The role of diet in preventing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in African Americans, who have a much higher risk of developing these diseases, is not well understood. Therefore, this project will investigate whether African Americans following a 100% plant-based diet have more optimal blood pressure, vascular function, and blood lipid profiles, along with lower systemic inflammation relative to African Americans following a typical American diet.
This is a single site, randomized, double-blind placebo controlled parallel arm study assessing the effects of 6 months lutein supplementation on cognitive and visual outcomes in healthy children exposed to excessive digital screen time.
This randomized controlled trial will assess the effects of External Cues focused messaging (i.e., government recommendations of MyPlate) compared to Internal Cues focused messaging (i.e., intuitive eating). The investigators will collect data on within-person changes in psychological (e.g. affect) and physiological (e.g. heart rate variability) outcomes in female college students. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study conditions. In condition one, participants will view a five-minute video focusing on traditional nutrition education principles. In condition two, participants will view a five-minute video focusing on intuitive eating principles.