A5070650031- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Global and Cross-Cultural Management
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Nitrogen and Sulfur Effects on Brassica
- Physical Activity and Health
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
Micron (United States)
2024
Micron Biomedical (United States)
2024
International Food Policy Research Institute
2012-2023
Tufts University
2010-2023
Regular physical activity is important for promoting health and well-being; however, behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have received little attention. We compared levels among 53 ASD 58 typically developing aged 3–11 years who participated the Children’s Activity Meal Patterns Study (CHAMPS). After adjustment age sex amount of time spent daily moderate vigorous was similar (50.0 minutes/day 57.1 minutes/day). However, parents reported that significantly fewer types...
Time spent in sedentary behavior is largely due to time engaged with electronic screen media. Little known about the extent which behaviors for children autism spectrum disorder differ from typically developing children. We used parental report assess and compare 53 58 aged 3–11 years. also determined how was related child weight status (body mass index z-score). Overall, an hour more on weekdays compared (5.2 vs 4.2 h, p = 0.03), most of this difference time. The age- sex-adjusted estimate...
The dearth of 24-hour recall and observed-weighed food record data--what most nutritionists regard as the gold standard source consumption data-has long been an obstacle to evidence-based nutrition policy. There have a steadily growing number studies using household acquisition data from variety multipurpose, nationally representative surveys proxy measure overcome this fundamental information gap.To describe key characteristics these increasingly available Household Consumption Expenditures...
Obesity is a growth-promoting process as evidenced by its effect on the timing of puberty. Although studies are limited, obesity has been shown to affect tooth eruption. Both and sequence eruption important overall oral health. The purpose this study was examine association between Data were combined from three consecutive cycles (2001-2006) National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) analyzed associations number teeth erupted (NET) status (BMI z-score >95th percentile BMI relative...
Since 1961, global per capita fish consumption has nearly doubled. Much of the increase been due to aquaculture. Bangladesh, world's eighth largest producing country, part this transformation. Despite having vitamin A supplementation and fortification programs, prevalence inadequate intake (IVAI) in Bangladesh is very high, estimated be 60%. The promotion a small indigenous fish, high – mola carplet offers promising food-based approach improving status 98% Bangladeshis who eat fish....
Background Globally, there is a scarcity of national food consumption data that could help to assess patterns and nutrient intakes population groups. Estimates apparent energy nutrients be obtained from Household Consumption Expenditures Surveys (HCES). Objective To use the HCES conducted in Bangladesh 2005 (HIES2005) estimate vitamin A, iron, zinc. Methods Food acquisition HIES2005, which surveyed 10,080 households, were transformed into standard measurement units. Intrahousehold...
Biofortification is the breeding of new varieties staple foods for increased micronutrient content. It seen primarily as a complementary, rural-targeted strategy better reaching remote populations. This paper presents an ex ante analysis HarvestPlus' provitamin A maize (PVAM) in Zambia and highlights empirical approach based on Zambian 2005/06 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey (LCMS). Because more than 115 countries regularly conduct Household Consumption Expenditure (HCES), developed this...
Research indicates that in the United States, children experience healthier BMI and fitness levels during school vs. summer, but research is limited. The primary goal of this pilot study was to assess where spend their time months not session learn about different types activities they engage within care settings. A secondary what eat summer months. nine-week 57 parents second third grade students conducted an economically, racial/ethnically linguistically diverse US urban city. Weekly...
Background Micronutrient deficiencies continue to constitute a major burden of disease, particularly in Africa and South Asia. Programs address micronutrient have been increasing number, type, scale recent years, creating an ever-growing need understand their combined coverage levels, costs, impacts so as more effectively combat deficiencies, avoid putting individuals at risk for excess intakes, ensure the efficient use public health resources. Objective To analyze combinations two current...
Micronutrient deficiencies exact an enormous health burden on India. The release of the National Family Health Survey results--showing relatively wealthy state Gujarat having deficiency levels exceeding national averages--prompted officials to introduce fortified wheat flour in their social safety net programs (SSNPs).To provide a case study introduction Gujarat's Public Distribution System (PDS), Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), and Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Programme assess coverage,...
Background Zambia was a pioneer when it started fortifying sugar with vitamin A in 1998. Micronutrient deficiencies—especially among young children—have changed little over the past decade. In 2008 an initiative to introduce fortified flours halted last-hour questions about program could not be answered. Objective To provide information need, coverage, and impact of alternative fortification portfolio options help overcome its impasse. Methods Using household data from 2006 Living Conditions...
Abstract Objective Vitamin A deficiency is a serious health problem in Bangladesh. The 2011–12 Bangladesh Micronutrient Survey found 76·8 % of children pre-school age were vitamin deficient. In the absence nationally representative, individual dietary assessment data, we use an alternative – household income and expenditure survey data to estimate potential impact introduction A-fortified vegetable oil Design Items matched food composition tables households’ usual intakes. Then, assuming (i)...
The recommended calcium intakes to meet requirements at various ages, are based on average population absorption values. Absorption is altered by physiology, the load and type of food. intake necessary therefore depends upon diet composition, through bioavailability. To improve predictions bioavailability food matrix We modeled data from individual foods, beverages, fortified foods that was determined with isotopic tracers compared milk as a referent adjust for physiological differences host...
Background Since fortification of sugar with vitamin A was mandated in 1998, Zambia's program has not changed, while the country remains plagued by high rates micronutrient deficiencies. Objective To provide evidence-based options hope reinvigorating Zambian program. Methods 2006 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey is used to estimate apparent intakes A, iron, and zinc, as well consumption levels coverage four vehicles. Fourteen alternative food portfolios are modeled, their costs, impacts,...