Dietary Satisfaction Research Articles

Dietary satisfaction and quality of life in individuals following diet programs satisfaction of diet programs

Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess individuals’ satisfaction with their diet programs and evaluate the impact of their diet on their quality of life (QOL). Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted with 812 females and 334 males (n = 1,046) aged 18–65 years, all of whom were following a diet program under the guidance of a dietitian. The questionnaire included personal information as well as items related to dietary satisfaction and QOL, measured using the SF-36 scale. Findings Of the participants, 38.4% were aged 18–24, and 32.6% were aged 25–40. The mean score for dietary satisfaction was 3.0 ± 0.9 (out of 5), while the mean scores for the mental and physical components of the QOL scale were 62.0 ± 17.8 and 74.3 ± 19.2, respectively. Factors such as age, BMI and duration of the diet were associated with dietary satisfaction, whereas age, gender, health status, diet type and BMI impacted QOL (p < 0.05). Dietary satisfaction scores showed a weak positive correlation with QOL scores (r = 0.125; p < 0.01). Originality/value Dietary satisfaction and QOL are influenced by demographic characteristics, health status, diet type and the duration of the diet program. Additionally, there is a correlation between dietary satisfaction and QOL. To ensure the sustainability and suitability of long-term dietary plans, it is crucial to monitor patients’ dietary satisfaction. In this context, assessing the QOL in individuals on diet programs, using a newly validated diet satisfaction scale, adds originality and value to the study.

Evaluation of dietary satisfaction in individuals following a special diet

Evaluation of dietary satisfaction in individuals following a special diet

Research Progress on the Correlation Between Oral Frailty and Dietary Intake in Older Adults

With the increase in age, the oral function of older adults shows an age-related decline, which limits the types, quantity, and quality of their diet. Limited dietary intake can lead to a lack of basic nutrients needed for maintaining oral health, induce a series of oral diseases, and further aggravate the deterioration of oral functions. Oral frailty is the accumulation of mild oral function decline and is an emerging concept in the field of oral health. Currently, research on oral frailty and dietary intake mostly focuses on the impact of single-dimensional oral function decline on the dietary intake, dietary structure, and dietary satisfaction of older adults, as well as the impact of different dietary structures on the status of oral health among older adults. There is still a lack of large-sample, high-quality research on the relationship between comprehensive oral function decline and dietary intake. In addition, existing oral frailty intervention measures often place a narrow emphasis on the exercise and recovery of oral function without considering the impact of dietary intake and nutritional status on the development of oral frailty. Relevant research on taking dietary intake as an entry point or using it as a comprehensive intervention method also needs to be further explored by researchers. In the future, specialized assessment and screening of dietary status may be introduced in the routine health management practices for older adults. Furthermore, targeted intervention programs could also be proposed based on the characteristics of the oral status and the dietary intake habits of older adults, so as to prevent the functional decline related to dietary intake and nutritional supplementation. Herein, we reviewed the correlation between dietary intake and oral frailty to provide new ideas and directions for formulating comprehensive management strategies for oral frailty.

Satisfaction Paradoxes in Health Behaviors: Contrasting Patterns across Weight, Physical Activity and Dietary Habits.

(1) Background: Obesity, a poor diet, and inactivity are major health issues among Saudi youth. However, satisfaction with unhealthy lifestyles could impede change. This study assessed lifestyle factors and related satisfaction among Saudi university students. (2) Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1957 students at Jazan University completed surveys on demographics, physical activity, dietary habits, and 10-point satisfaction scales for weight, activity, and diet. Chi-squared tests and logistic regression were used to analyze the associations between behaviors and satisfaction. (3) Results: Overweight/obesity prevalence was 25.45%, and only 26.67% of the subjects met activity guidelines. Many of them exhibited poor dietary habits. Despite unhealthy behaviors, some expressed high satisfaction, especially regarding their diets. Subjects with a normal BMI had the highest weight satisfaction. Activity satisfaction increased with higher activity levels. Dietary satisfaction was minimally impacted by healthfulness. Males and higher incomes were correlated with greater satisfaction. (4) Conclusions: A concerning paradox exists between unhealthy lifestyles and satisfaction among Saudi university students, particularly regarding their diets. Multicomponent interventions informed by behavior change theories and employing motivational techniques are urgently needed to address this disconnect and facilitate positive behavior change.

A Study on the Dietary Satisfaction According to the Dietary competence of Senior Consumers : Focusing on Single-Person Households

A Study on the Dietary Satisfaction According to the Dietary competence of Senior Consumers : Focusing on Single-Person Households

Influence of Postoperative Diet Type and Regimen on Hospital Comfort and Rehabilitation of Lung Cancer Patients

A reasonable and standardized dietary plan and procedure can help patients recovering quickly from lung cancer surgery. The aim of this study is to optimize the diet plan and procedure mainly based on medium chain triglyceride (MCT) diet and explore its clinical advantages for postoperative lung cancer patients. From October 2023 to December 2023, a total of 156 patients were collected, who underwent lung cancer surgery in Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University. The patients were randomized into MCT group (76 cases) and routine diet (RD) group (80 cases). Clinical symptoms, biochemical index, postoperative hospitalization time and cost, dietary satisfaction and hospitalization comfort between the two groups were analyzed. The mean anus exhausting time in MCT group [24.00 (9.75, 36.97) h] was significantly shorter than that in RD group [28.50 (24.00, 48.00) h] (P<0.001). And the incidence of dizziness (18.42%), nausea and vomiting (6.58%) in MCT group were remarkably lower than those in RD group (51.25%, 31.25%) (P<0.001). Hospitalization comfort score in MCT group [(16.74±1.70)] was significantly higher than that in RD group [(14.83±2.34)] (P=0.016). Meanwhile, the average hospitalization cost in MCT group [(39,701.82±8105.47)¥] showed an obvious decrease compared with RD group [(44,511.79±9593.19)¥] (P=0.007). Optimizing the dietary plan and procedure mainly based on MCT diet for postoperative lung cancer patients can help the recovery of gastrointestinal function and improve hospitalization comfort, which promoted overall postoperative rehabilitation of patients with lung cancer surgery.

DOMINO trial post hoc analysis: evaluation of the diet effects on symptoms in IBS subtypes.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of gut-brain interaction characterized by recurrent abdominal pain related to defecation and/or associated to a change in bowel habits. According to the stool type, four different IBS subtypes can be recognized, constipation predominant (IBS-C), diarrhea predominant (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and undefined (IBS-U). Patients report that their IBS symptoms are exacerbated by food. Thus, it is important to find a nutritional approach that could be effective in reducing IBS symptoms. The present work is a post hoc analysis of the previously published DOMINO trial. It aimed to evaluate the effects of a self-instructed FODMAP-lowering diet smartphone application on symptoms and psychosocial aspects in primary care IBS stratifying the results for each IBS subtypes. Post hoc analysis. Two hundred twenty-two primary care IBS patients followed a FODMAP-lowering diet for 8 weeks with the support of a smartphone application. Two follow-up visits were scheduled after 16 and 24 weeks. IBS-Symptoms Severity Score (IBS-SSS), quality of life (QoL), and adherence and dietary satisfaction were evaluated. After 8 weeks, IBS-SSS improved in all IBS subtypes (p < 0.0001). Physician Health Questiionnaire (PHQ-15) improved only in IBS-D (p = 0.0006), whereas QoL improved both in IBS-D (p = 0.01) and IBS-M (p = 0.005). This post hoc analysis showed that the app is useful in all IBS subtypes; thus, it could be used as an effective tool by both general practitioners and patients to manage symptoms in primary care. Ethical Commission University Hospital of Leuven reference number: S59482. Clinicaltrial.gov reference number: NCT04270487.

Trends of Health and Dietary Disparities by Economic Status among Elderly Individuals in Japan from 2004 to 2014: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey

This study examines the changes in health and dietary disparities by economic status among elderly individuals in Japan from 2004 to 2014. The study design utilized a repeated cross-sectional approach, using data from the Survey of Attitudes among the Elderly toward Daily Life in 2004 and 2014. Logistic regression analysis was performed with subjective economic status, survey year, and their interactions as independent variables, and self-rated health, dietary satisfaction, and intake of balanced meals as dependent variables. The results revealed that disparities in self-rated health, dietary satisfaction, and intake of a balanced meal were present due to economic status. Furthermore, the disparities in self-rated health, dietary satisfaction, and balanced meal intake by economic status remained unchanged from 2004 to 2014 (P for interaction &amp;ge; 0.05). The findings were consistent in sensitivity analyses conducted on those aged 75 and older, as well as on long-term care insurance recipients.

Effects of oral function and depressive tendencies on nutritional status in older adults requiring support or low-level care: An investigation using path analysis.

This study investigated the effects of differences in oral function and depressive tendencies on nutritional status in older adults requiring support or low-level care. In 106 older adult participants residing in nursing/care homes or participating in community-level preventive care activities, the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA®-SF) for nutritional status and oral diadochokinesis (ODK), tongue pressure, and repetitive saliva swallowing test (RSST) for oral function, 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Diet-Related Quality of Life Scale-Short Form (DRQOL-SF), and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) were administered. Basic information, including cognitive function, was evaluated. Hierarchical MNA (dependent variable)-based multiple regression analysis was performed, followed by path analysis using factors with significant associations with MNA scores. RSST, ODK, tongue pressure, FIM, and DRQOL were positively correlated with MNA scores and GDS was negatively correlated. Hierarchical multiple regression demonstrated associations with tongue pressure, GDS, FIM, DRQOL scores, and gender. Path analysis confirmed significant paths from tongue pressure to MNA, tongue pressure to FIM, and FIM to MNA (P < .001). Significant paths were confirmed from GDS to MNA (P < .01), from DRQOL to MNA (P < .05), and from gender to MNA (P < .01). Tongue pressure, GDS, FIM, DRQOL scores, and gender were identified as factors that directly affect MNA. Tongue pressure showed the greatest effect and indirectly affected MNA via FIM. These findings emphasize the importance of early detection of low nutritional risk for preventing depression and oral function deterioration, and of evaluation of dietary satisfaction and improvement of quality of life in diets.

Analysis of Agrifood Consumer Competency and Dietary Satisfaction according to Household Type Using the Consumer Behavior Survey for Food

Analysis of Agrifood Consumer Competency and Dietary Satisfaction according to Household Type Using the Consumer Behavior Survey for Food

고령자의 식생활 및 식품 소비 행태에 대한 독거 효과 분석

In this paper, the effects of living alone are empirically analyzed in diverse areas such as the regularity of meals, dietary life, the status of food safety, and food consumption capacity. Propensity Score Matching is utilized for the analysis. The data used in the study is the consumer behavior survey for food 2016~2021. According to the analysis results, the elderly living alone have lower dietary regularity than those not living alone, and the number of times they skipped breakfast during a week is about twice bigger. It is analyzed that the elderly living alone had a relatively lower level of dietary satisfaction and interest in food safety than those not living alone, and the willingness to pay for safe foods is relatively low. Also, the elderly living alone have less economic capacity for food purchases than those not living alone.

Oral health and depressive symptoms among older adults in urban China: a moderated mediation model analysis

BackgroundThis study explored the association between oral health and depression occurs via daily dietary satisfaction as a mediator, and that body mass index could moderate the path between daily dietary satisfaction and depression.MethodsData for this research were derived from a community survey adopting quota sampling in the cities of Tianjin and Shijiazhuang in mainland China in 2020 (N = 781). The moderated mediation model was tested by using bootstrapping with resampling strategies, and the Johnson-Neyman technique was used to visualize the moderating effect of body mass index.ResultsA significant negative association between oral health and depression has been indicated (B = −0.22, SE = 0.11, 95%CI [− 0.44, − 0.01]), and dietary satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between oral health and depression (B = −0.04, SE = 0.02, 95%CI [− 0.09, − 0.002]). The path was moderated by body mass index, and the effect of dietary satisfaction on depression was much greater in people with relatively low body mass index.ConclusionsThis study present evidence for policymakers and researchers that strategies to enhance oral health and daily dietary satisfaction could be important for preventing depression in Chinese older adults, and especially for the relatively fitter older groups with lower body mass index.

Assessment of patients’ satisfaction through dietary services in government and private hospitals in India

Consumer satisfaction is a keyfeaturein delineating the quality of offered services.Similarly, in hospitals, satisfaction of patientswith the dietary services is considered as one of theparameters of estimation of quality of hospitals’ food services. Food provided in the hospital must be nutritious and must qualify the clinical needs of patients along with fulfilling their dietary expectations. A satisfied patients responds to the clinical treatment in a much better way than discontented. Thus, to improve the health care system, in parallel to the development of other sectors, considering the patient satisfactionas benchmark of dietary service is seen as a pivotal factor.Such studied are essential for improvement in hospital service quality and in India relatively lesser research is done in this field. In the present study we aimed to examine the factors that could influence the dietary satisfaction of patients and could be used to amend the food services in hospital. We took qualitative and non-experimental approach where we used questionnaire as our data collection tool where we collected demographic profile of patients, their nutritional status along with the type of facilities they are availing.

How Does Adolescents' Usage of Social Media Affect Their Dietary Satisfaction?

In order to improve the health status of adolescents, studies are needed to illuminate the essence of their general and dietary lifestyle. Thus, we conducted this study to verify meaningful relationships between adolescent usage of social media (USM), which plays an important role in their life, their food consumption behavior (FCB), and their dietary satisfaction. This study used two analysis methods: t-tests and structural equation modeling (SEM). This study verified whether there was a significant difference in adolescent FCB depending on their USM using t-tests. This study proposes that the following FCBs showed significant differences between users and non-users of social media in adolescents: a tendency to try new types of food (t = 2.134, p < 0.05), a tendency to avoid foods with harmful risks such as suspected spoilage (t = 3.513, p < 0.001), a tendency to eat bread or fruit for a simple breakfast (t = −3.893, p < 0.001), and a tendency to often use home meal replacements (HMR), eat out or have food delivered (t = −3.245, p < 0.01). Furthermore, this study used SEM to verify the causal relationship between adolescent USM and their dietary satisfaction. According to the results of SEM, adolescents’ USM mediated by the FCB of preferring convenience fully mediates the negative relationship between adolescent USM and their dietary satisfaction (p < 0.01). It is necessary to reverse the situation in which adolescent dietary satisfaction decreases as their FCB of preferring convenience increases. Government regulations for food companies and autonomous efforts for quality improvements on their part are needed.

Association between dietary satisfaction and depression, anxiety and stress in obese and overweight patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Background & aimThe coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global health threat. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between D-Sat and depression, anxiety and stress in obese patients during the coronavirus pandemic.MethodsA cross-sectional study in 228 obese and overweight women on a weight loss diet was conducted through the use of two questionnaires. General characteristics, anthropometric indices, D-Sat and mental status were assessed in these patients.ResultsThe greatest weight loss (WL) and waist circumference (WC) change was associated with the highest tertile of the D-Sat score in the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic (P < 0.05). Participants with the highest tertile of all D-sat score compared to those with the lowest had an 84% decrease in odds of depression. The highest tertile was also associated with decreased odds of anxiety (OR: 0.32 95%CI: 0.14; 0.68) The adjusted odds of stress score were negatively associated to the highest tertile of the D-Sat score (OR: 0.09, 95%CI (0.03, 0.23). WL was inversely related to stress (P < 0.05). Participants with higher WL and WC reduction had fewer depressive symptoms (P < 0.05). Sleep time and family income were associated with obesity.ConclusionsD-Sat and positive personal and family dynamics can improve the mental status of obese and overweight patients during quarantine.

P419 Psychological acceptability of surgery in patients with ulcerative colitis after total colectomy

Abstract Background The purpose of surgery for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) is to save their lives and improve their quality of life (QOL). However, deciding whether to undergo surgical intestinal resection is among the most difficult decision that patients with UC may be required to make during the disease course. Although clinical outcomes and changes in QOL after total colectomy have been reported, few studies have investigated the psychological acceptability or subjective feelings among patients after surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the psychological acceptability of surgery among patients with UC who underwent total colectomy. Methods A cross-sectional single questionnaire survey for patients with UC who underwent colectomy was conducted from October 2019 to February 2020 at five Japanese IBD centres in Japan. According to the opinions of seven physicians specialising in IBD and a clinical psychologist, we created a questionnaire using a 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) consisting of 20 questions related to surgical acceptance and concerns related to UC. We asked patients to answer the questionnaire by recollection of the pre- and postoperative periods. The VAS scores before surgery were described by the patients looking back on their recollections. Pre- and post-surgical VAS scores were compared using Wilcoxon’s rank sum test. Cases under 6 years old at colectomy and patients followed for more than 10 years after surgery were excluded. Results There were 71 cases, and the median age at surgery was 31.0 [range 9–75] years. The median time since surgery was 4.0 [range 0–10] years, and the valid response rate was 93 percent. Compared with pre-operatively, psychological acceptability of surgery significantly improved significantly after total colectomy (p &amp;lt; .001). The median scores for psychological acceptability of surgery were 5.1 (0–10) and 8.6 (0.3–10) before and after surgery, respectively. Scores improved in more than 90% of the patients. Subscores for a sense of loss of the colon, shame related to excretion, and dietary satisfaction improved significantly after surgery (p &amp;lt; .0001). Conclusion We examined for the first time the psychological acceptance of surgery among patients with UC who underwent total colectomy. We found that many of the emotional, physical, and social questions associated with UC improved after surgery.

Efficacy and safety of low and very low carbohydrate diets for type 2 diabetes remission: systematic review and meta-analysis of published and unpublished randomized trial data

ObjectiveTo determine the efficacy and safety of low carbohydrate diets (LCDs) and very low carbohydrate diets (VLCDs) for people with type 2 diabetes.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.Data sourcesSearches of CENTRAL, Medline,...

A Moderated-Mediation Model of the Relationship between Dietary Satisfaction and Fatigue in Older Adults with Diabetes: The Role of Meal Planning and Depressive Symptoms.

Little research has examined the pathways between psychological factors and fatigue in older adults with diabetes. This study explored the pathways between diet-related quality of life and depressive symptoms in predicting fatigue using a moderated-mediation model. A convenience sample of adults ≥65 years (n = 127) with diabetes completed a cross-sectional survey including measures of fatigue severity, diet-related quality of life, and depressive symptoms, and a moderated-mediation analysis assessed the relationships between them. Diet satisfaction was negatively related to fatigue, which was mediated by depressive symptoms. In the moderated-mediation model, diet satisfaction had a conditional effect on fatigue through the mediating effect of depressive symptoms, moderated by meal planning difficulty. At higher levels of perceived meal planning difficulty, lower diet satisfaction was indirectly associated with higher fatigue through depressive symptoms, but this pathway was non-significant at lower levels. Findings suggest that supportive care for diet therapy might improve psychological outcomes in older adults with diabetes, especially for those having difficulties with daily dietary practice. Meal planning difficulties in the dietary management of diabetes accompanied by low diet satisfaction may lead to negative psychological outcomes. Monitoring satisfaction and burdens associated with dietary practices could improve fatigue in this population.

Effect of 5 + 2 Intermittent Fasting Mode on Body Weight of Chinese Overweight/Obese Adults Under Meal Replacement Mode: A Randomized Controlled Study

Abstract Objectives 5 + 2 intermittent fasting is a safe and effective method for weight loss (eat normally for 5 days, and give 1/4 of the required calorie for the other 2 consecutive days in 1 week). However, because of the obvious hunger and poor energy control, it is difficult to implement the plan. This study hypothesis that based on the 5 + 2 intermittent fasting mode, replacing the ordinary diet with an equivalent energy meal replacement product can reduce the sense of hunger and improve the implementation capability by adjusting nutrition composition and ratio. Methods This study was a parallel randomized control design. A total of 100 participants were included, and they were randomly divided into meal replacement (MR) group and ordinary diet (OD) group according to the random number table method for a total of 12-week observation. At baseline, height, body weight (BW), grip strength (GS), blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), laboratory-related indicators, and body composition (BC) were measured. Follow-up was performed at week 4, 8, and 12, and BW, GS, waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), BP, HR, BC, hunger, satiety, and dietary satisfaction scores were measured. Laboratory indicators were retested at week 12. Physical exercise was not forced during observation. Results After 12 weeks, the MR group lost 5.1 ± 3.31 kg, and the average weight loss rate was 6.6%. It was significant difference to the baseline (P &amp;lt; 0.0001). The OD group lost 4.89 ± 4.5 kg, and the average weight loss rate was 6.1% (P &amp;lt; 0.0001). There was no significant difference in weight loss between two groups (P = 0.114). The reduction in BMI between two groups was increased with the observation time, and the difference between two groups gradually increased, but the difference was not significant at week 12 (P = 0.668). Compared to the baseline, differences in visceral fat area and body fat ratio between my two groups were significant (P &amp;lt; 0.0001). There were no significant differences in HR, BP, GS, WC, HC, blood lipid and blood glucose, hunger, satiety, and dietary satisfaction scores between the two groups at each follow-up. Conclusions The effect of 5 + 2 intermittent fasting mode on weight loss was significant without physical exercise. Safety and efficacy of weight loss in MR group were equivalent to OD group, but meal replacement was more convenient for those who could not prepare their own meals. Funding Sources None.

Engagement, Innovation, and Impact in a Dietitian Contact Centre: The EatRight Ontario Experience.

Purpose: EatRight Ontario (ERO), a multi-modal dietitian service (phone, email, web), provided the public and health intermediaries with healthy eating advice, professional support, and health promotion tools from 2007 to 2018. An evaluation of ERO was conducted to assess the impact of the model on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour for consumers, utilization, and support levels and satisfaction provided to health intermediaries. Methods: Consumer clients were sent a survey 1-4 weeks after using the ERO service to capture self-reported dietary changes, intentions, nutritional knowledge, and satisfaction. Health intermediaries were recruited through an electronic ERO newsletter and asked about how ERO supported their practice. Results: Of the 867 consumer respondents, 92% had either made a change or indicated that information from ERO confirmed their present behaviour, and 96% indicated they would recommend the services to others. Of the 337 health intermediaries who responded 71% indicated that ERO provided services they could not deliver. Conclusions: ERO's multi-modal dietitian contact centre provides a model for implementing successful remote service access for consumers and professionals to support healthy eating across diverse demographics and geographies, including those in geographically underserved areas.