The purpose of this study was to test prospectively the feasibility and efficacy a multimodal weight control program for over-weight obese severely mentally ill adults who had gained while taking atypical antipsychotic medications.Thirty-one subjects with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (DSM-IV), on treatment antipsychotics, participated in 52-week, that incorporated nutrition, exercise, behavioral interventions. primary outcomes were measures body mass index (BMI) weight. A...

This study assessed the efficacy of a weight control program for patients taking atypical antipsychotics. Thirty-one with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder participated in 12-week that incorporated nutrition, exercise, and behavioral interventions. Changes patients' body mass index (BMI) were recorded compared those 15 group. The intervention group had mean loss 2.7 kg (six pounds) reduction of.98 BMI points, gain 2.9 (6.4 1.2 points These data suggest was effective this patients....

College students are susceptible to upper respiratory infections (URI) due inadequate sleep, stress and close living quarters. Certain probiotic strains modulate immune function may improve health-related quality of life (HRQL) during URI. The present study recruited apparently healthy college assessed the effect probiotics on HRQL outcomes (i.e. self-reported duration, symptom severity functional impairment URI) in those who developed Missed school work days URI were also considered....

Objective: To explore the eating experience and eating-related quality of life (ERQOL) community-dwelling older adults with tooth loss. Method: Nineteen from clinics a northeast US dental school who met inclusion criteria ( >65 y old, <20 teeth, no dentures) composed sample. For this mixed methods study, demographic characteristics, number location Mini Nutritional Assessment–Short Form score, anthropometrics data were collected; semistructured interviews conducted to collect in-depth...

Poor iron status is a frequent issue among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), regardless of whether anemia present. However, clear guidelines on supplementation in deficiency but without are lacking. This review discusses recent trials the effect replacement therapy quality life and laboratory indices adult IBD absence anemia. Limited studies suggest that intravenous may improve relatively safe, further research warranted. Areas for future suggestions current practice highlighted.

Authors present a brief educational teaching strategy for dietetics education.

Objective: This study aimed to identify components of a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive eating-disorder-specific nutrition-focused physical examination (ED-NFPE) tool. Method: The modified Delphi methodology was used develop consensus on the clinical relevance nine evidence-informed ED-specific nutrition domains and 46 within those domains. Purposive sampling recruit panel registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) experts in ED field. panelists responded survey statements five-point...

Conducting nutrition-focused physical examinations and reporting the findings from perspective of nutrition status strengthen practitioner's assessments, interventions, monitoring. The examination oral cavity is particularly useful to identify nutrient deficiencies early with accuracy as tissues in mucosa have a turnover rate <1 week. As biomarkers may not always be reliable for identifying micronutrient deficiencies, these are important providing comprehensive care. purpose this article...

A prospective descriptive internet-based survey was conducted to determine registered dietitian (RDs) use of Nutrition Focused Physical Examination (NFPE) skills and factors influencing use. From a random sample 2447 RDs there 15.8% (n = 367) response rate. Over one-third respondents (34.6%, n 120) received prior NFPE training. Anthropometric measurements were among the most frequently reported as those that "performed independently". For 13 20 frequent "do not perform or in assessment."...

Oro-facial pain (OFP) is known to exert profound impacts on quality of life including functionally and psychosocially mediated changes in dietary intake thereby nutrition. This commentary explores the evidence base available chronic oro-facial pain, diet nutrition discusses current guidance for individuals with OFP; potential impact OFP eating nutritional status; status pathophysiology role management OFP.

Background and Objective: Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health suboptimal nutritional status. The objective of this study was to explore the relationships between malnutrition missing teeth in community-dwelling older adults. Design: This a retrospective cross-sectional analysis data obtained from electronic records 107 patients aged 65 who attended an urban northeast US dental school clinic June 1, 2015 July 15, 2016. Odontograms radiographs were used identify numbers...

To determine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and health-related quality of life among university employees who enrolled in a worksite wellness program (WWP).The study was an interim analysis data collected WWP. The sample consisted 64 participants completed 12- 26-week follow-up appointments.Self-reported anxiety days significantly decreased from baseline to week 12. There were positive trends self-rated health, vitality days, summative unhealthy 26. Among those with...