Nutrition and health are fundamental pillars of human development across the entire life-span. The potential role of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in improving nutrition and health and reduction of poverty has been recognized in recent years. NTFPs continue to be an important source of household food security, nutrition, and health. Despite their significant contribution to food security, ...

The aim of this paper is the description of a new version of the software application GRUNUMUR, a useful tool for human nutrition studies designed by the Nutrition Research Group from the Murcia University. Similar to the first, this second version offers the possibility to address different types of study: dietary habits (24 h recall, 7-days dietary record and Food Frequency Questionnaire), ep...

Based on the current literature from nutrition culture and anthropological studies, there is a potential relationship between behavioral change intervention programs improvement of quality life. The purpose this qualitative research project was to systematically obtain preliminary data, required for developing an that aims reduce depression, anxiety, stress (DAS) levels in people, improve their...

BACKGROUND The Nutrition Facts label can facilitate healthy dietary practices. There is a dearth of research on Latinos' utilization and comprehension of the Nutrition Facts label. OBJECTIVE To measure use and comprehension of the Nutrition Facts label and to identify correlates among Latinos in East Los Angeles, CA. DESIGN Cross-sectional interviewer-administered survey using computer-assi...

Obesity and overweight have become increasingly a major public health problem across the world. This study aimed at exploring the effects of motivational interviewing on weight efficacy lifestyle among women with obesity and overweight. A single-blind randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 100 overweight and obese women who attended a nutrition clinic. The samples were selected based ...

Background and aims: Nutrition support and noticing the required goal calories in patients having critical conditions are essential aspects of medical care in preventing malnutrition in these patients. Methods: This research is a clinical trial which was done on 60 Patients aging between 18 to 65 years old hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Shiraz’s Namazee hospital, South West of Ira...

This study sought to ascertain the facilitating and inhibiting factors and strategies used by 28 major Brazilian cities in conducting ongoing food and nutrition education within the Family Health Strategy. It involved a qualitative study of multiple cases. The data collection technique was conducted in interviews with municipal coordinators of food and nutrition campaigns from the five regions ...

BACKGROUND Increasing the healthfulness of campus food environments is an important step in promoting healthful food choices among college students. This study explored university students' suggestions on promoting healthful food choices from campus vending machines. It also examined factors influencing students' food choices from vending machines. METHODS Peer-led semi-structured individual ...