Food Intake Status Research Articles

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Japan Continue to Increase Even after the Launch of Specific Health Checkups.

Objective To examine the trends and relationships between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and dyslipidemia from fiscal year (FY) 2008, when specific health checkups (SHCs) were initiated in Japan, to FY 2019 and the relationship between NAFLD trends and dietary nutrition. Methods A total of 48,332 participants (25,121 men and 23,211 women) diagnosed with NAFLD who underwent health checkups, including ultrasonography, from FY 2008 to FY 2019 were included. A fatty liver was diagnosed using ultrasonography. The dietary nutrient intake status was based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey, Japan. Results Over 12 years, NAFLD prevalence increased from 26.9% to 43.1% in men (p<0.0001) and from 9.9% to 17.9% in women (p<0.0001) in all body mass index (BMI) groups except for obese II (according to the World Health Organization Asia-Pacific criteria) in men and underweight in women and almost all age groups. T2DM prevalence increased in men (from 9.0% to 10.7%, p=0.0234), and obesity and higher waist circumference rates increased in women (from 16.0% to 18.0%, p=0.0059 and from 8.1% to 10%, respectively, p=0.0006). The dietary nutrient intake increased with regard to the total fat, fat/energy ratio, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, and n6/n3 fatty acid ratio in both men and women, and these nutrient trends were correlated with NAFLD prevalence (all p≤0.0005). Conclusion In Japan, NAFLD increased in both men and women regardless of the BMI and age, even after starting SHCs. An unbalanced fat intake may be one of the major reasons for this increase.

Opposing Effects of Nutritional Supply on Bone Health at Different Ages: Based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Database.

(1) Background: Nutrients play an essential role in bone health, whether in achieving peak bone mineral density (BMD) or maintaining bone health. This study explores the relationship between nutrient supply and femoral bone health at different ages. (2) Methods: A total of 5603 participants meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in this study using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database from 2005 to 2010, 2013 to 2014, and 2017 to 2018. Femoral bone mineral density and bone status were dependent variables, and dietary nutrient intake and nutrient intake status were independent variables. The relationship between dietary nutrient intake and bone mineral density was explored, and the importance of nutrients affecting bone status was analyzed through a neural network model. At the same time, we investigated the relationship between nutrient intake and bone status. (3) Results: The peak of age and femoral bone mineral density appeared at 20 years old in our study. After grouping by age, logistic regression analysis showed that before 20 years old, without adjusting other variables, high-fat diet was more likely to have normal bone mass than appropriate fat diet (OR: 4.173, 95%CI: 1.007-17.289). After adjusting for all demographic factors, niacin intake (OR: 1.062, 95%CI: 1.019-1.108) was beneficial for normal bone mass, while vitamin B6 intake (OR: 0.627, 95%CI: 0.408-0.965) was not. After 20 years old, after adjusting for carbohydrate, protein, vitamin B6, niacin, dietary fat, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12, vitamin B2 intake (OR: 1.153, 95%CI: 1.04-1.278) was beneficial for normal bone mass, while vitamin B6 intake (OR: 0.842, 95%CI: 0.726-0.976) was not. After adjusting for all confounding factors, vitamin B2 intake (OR: 1.288, 95%CI: 1.102-1.506) was beneficial for normal bone mass. In addition, we found that even if there was no statistical significance, the effects of high-fat diet on bone mass were different at different ages. (4) Conclusions: By conducting an in-depth analysis of the NHANES database, this study reveals that dietary factors exert divergent effects on bone health across different age groups, implying the necessity of implementing tailored dietary strategies to maintain optimal bone health at distinct life stages.

한국 학령기 아동의 체중상태에 따른 식생활 특성 및 영양섭취 실태

Objectives This study aims to determine the status of obesity and underweight among school-age children in Korea and to compare and analyze dietary characteristics and nutrient intake status according to weight status.&#x0D; Methods Data from a total of 2,075 children aged 6 to 11 who participated in the 7th and 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) conducted from 2016 to 2019 were used for analysis. The height and weight of participants were used to calculate body mass index (BMI). The participants were then classified into underweight, normal weight, and overweight/obese groups. Differences in socioeconomic and dietary characteristics for each weight group were analyzed. Energy, intake of the three main nutrients, rate of energy supply, nutrient intake ratio to dietary reference intake, and the ratio of those below the nutrient reference intake were calculated for each weight group.&#x0D; Results Results indicated that 9.45% of male children and 10.74% of female children were underweight, while 20.57% of male children and 18.10% of female children were overweight/obese. The lower the parents’ education level, the higher the rate of overweight/obesity in children. Children who skipped breakfast more than five times a week had a higher rate of overweight/obesity than children who skipped breakfast less than five times a week. Compared to the underweight group, the overweight/obese group consumed more vegetables, meat, fish, and seafood but less fruit. The intake ratio to the estimated energy requirements (EER) was 97% in the underweight group and 102 to 108% in the normal and overweight/obese groups. The intake ratio of protein to the recommended intake (RI) was 144 to 166%, exceeding the protein reference intakes for all weight groups. The intake ratios of vitamin A and calcium to the RI were low at 73 to 74% and 63 to 69% in all weight groups, respectively.&#x0D; Conclusions Thus, this study suggests that the government, community-related organizations, and schools should continue to cooperate to provide efficient intervention programs to manage the health and nutrition of obese and underweight children.&#x0D;

Snack and Nutrient Intake Status of Top-Level Female University Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Ensuring proper energy, nutrient intake, and sleep is vital for athlete health and competitiveness. Despite previous studies investigating the nutrient intake among top-level collegiate female athletes in Japan, the status of snack consumption remains unclear. This study addressed this gap by surveying 70 top-level female university athletes. The survey included a self-administered diet history questionnaire, a qualitative food intake frequency survey, and a survey on snack and dietary supplement use. The results revealed a low frequency of snack intake (2.1 ± 2.3 days/week), with 55.7% of athletes reporting snack consumption. The energy intake in the snack-intake group was significantly higher than that in the without-snack-intake group (31.5 ± 10.0 vs. 26.6 ± 9.92 kcal/kg of BM, p = 0.047). Similarly, carbohydrate intake was significantly higher in the snack-intake group than in the without-snack-intake group (4.84 ± 1.71 vs. 3.96 ± 1.65 g/kg of BM/day, p = 0.035). However, neither group reached the recommended value of 5-8 g/kg of BM/day during the medium training period. Overall, this study emphasizes inadequate energy intake even among athletes with a high snack intake frequency, highlighting the necessity to enhance overall food consumption and underscoring the importance of nutritional education for incorporating appropriate complementary meals to improve performance.

Effects of maxillofacial prosthetic treatment on oral health-related quality of life and masticatory ability of patients with head and neck tumors.

Using multivariate analysis, this study investigated the effectiveness of maxillofacial prosthetic treatment in relation to oral health-related quality of life (OHR-QoL), masticatory ability (food intake status score and gum-jelly test score) and related factors in patients who had undergone surgery for head and neck tumors. The study cohort comprised 112 patients who underwent surgical resection and prosthetic treatment among 224 patients with head and neck tumors seen at the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic of Tohoku University Hospital in a 2-year period. Correlations between OHR-QoL, food intake status score, and gum-jelly test score (criterion variables), and age, sex, maxillary defect, tongue/soft tissue defect, reconstructive surgery, and chemoradiotherapy (explanatory variables) were investigated, and the data were examined statistically. Maxillary defect, tongue and soft palate tissue defect, and chemoradiotherapy were identified as factors that hindered the effectiveness of maxillofacial prosthetic treatment for improvement of the OHR-QoL, food intake status score, and gum-jelly test score. On the other hand, reconstructive surgery was a factor that facilitated the improvement of OHR-QoL and masticatory ability with maxillofacial prosthetic treatment. The factors identified to be related to the success or failure of maxillofacial prosthetic treatment suggest the importance of combining prosthetic intervention with surgical reconstruction.

Analysis of Food Intake and Nutritional Status Among Pregnant Women in Rural Areas

Analysis of Food Intake and Nutritional Status Among Pregnant Women in Rural Areas

A Healthy Dental Nutrition Card as A Parenting Pattern to Prevent Stunting in Toddlers

Background: The healthy teeth nutrition card (Kartu Nutrisi Gigi Sehat) is a development model for parenting patterns to prevent stunting in toddlers. These cards were developed for young children and are efficient for children and health practitioners to carry and play with. It is hoped that parenting patterns in the form of healthy dental nutrition can prevent caries which affects food intake and nutritional status. The aim of the research is to develop a healthy dental nutrition card as a parenting pattern to prevent stunting in toddlers.&#x0D; Method: This research is Research and Development (R&amp;D), carried out at Posyandu Widuri VI, Paal Lima Village, Jambi City. Media and material validation involved 6 experts. The research subjects were 16 toddlers, 4 cadres, 4 community health center staff, 2 PKK people, and 16 mothers of toddlers. The data collected using questionnaires. &#x0D; Results: Healthy dental nutrition cards are very eligible for use to promote dental health as a parenting pattern to prevent stunting in toddlers.&#x0D; Conclusion: It is recommended that future research test the effectiveness of healthy dental nutrition cards&#x0D; &#x0D;

Variety of High and Very Low-Energy Density Foods among Preschool-Aged Children and Associations with Food Intake, Diet Quality, and Weight Status

BackgroundEnergy density (ED) and the variety of foods are 2 factors that may have a combined effect on preschool-aged children’s ability to regulate food intake. However, little is known about the variety of foods consumed within different ED categories by children in the United States. ObjectiveTherefore, we explored the variety of high ED (HED, 4–9 kcal/g) and very low ED (VLED, <0.6 kcal/g) foods consumed by a nationally representative sample of children aged 2–5 y in the United States and the relationship between variety with food intake, diet quality, and weight status. MethodsED, variety, and diet quality were assessed using two 24-h dietary recalls collected as part of the National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2018 cycles (n = 1682). We assessed associations between HED and VLED varieties with energy intake, volume of food, diet quality, and weight status using multivariable linear and logistic regressions. ResultsThe HED variety was positively associated with energy intake (P < 0.0001). The VLED variety was positively associated with the volume of food (P < 0.0001) and diet quality (P < 0.0001). VLED was negatively associated with the odds of having obesity in minimally adjusted models [odds ratio (OR): 0.62; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.31, 0.87]; however, the relationship was not significant in fully adjusted models. Patterns of variety intake were differently associated with energy, volume, and diet quality. Children consuming the high VLED variety and the low HED variety had lower odds of obesity [OR: 0.43; 95% CI: 0.21, 0.90]; however, this pattern was rare (10%). ConclusionsThese findings suggest that the variety of HED foods is associated with higher average energy intake per day, and the variety of VLED foods is associated with a higher volume of food consumed per day and diet quality in a nationally representative sample of preschool-aged children.

Changes in dietary habits and BMI z-score after a 6-month non-randomized cluster-controlled trial among 6-12 years old overweight and obese Norwegian children.

Effective prevention programs to address the high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity and the concomitant health consequences have been warranted. To improve dietary habits and weight status among Norwegian children with overweight/obesity in the primary care setting. A 6-month non-randomized cluster-controlled intervention among 137 children, aged 6-12 years, with overweight/obesity and their parents. Intervention and control groups were recruited by public health nurses and followed-up by 12 Healthy Life Centers across Norway. The intervention group received individual family counseling and participated in nutrition courses and physical activity groups. A frequency questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristics and dietary habits was completed by the parents. Trained public health nurses measured height and weight using standardized methods to calculate body mass index (BMI) and BMI z-scores. The intervention resulted in an increased odds of consuming evening meals (OR: 3.42), a decreased availability of salty snacks (β = -0.17), a decreased intake of salty snacks (-0.18), an increased consumption of water (β = 0.20), and a decreased estimated total intake of energy (β = -0.17), carbohydrates (β = -0.17), mono- and disaccharides (β = -0.21), sucrose (β = -0.24), and saturated fatty acids (β = -0.17). The intervention directly predicted lower BMI z-score (β = -0.17), and post-treatment levels of energy (β = -0.65), saturated fat (β = 0.43), and total carbohydrates (β = 0.41) were directly linked to BMI z-score after intervention. Age and sex were indirectly associated with BMI after intervention through energy and saturated fat intake. The intervention had a beneficial impact on nutrient intake and weight status among children with overweight/obesity. These findings provide support for implementing complex intervention programs tailored to local primary care settings. Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT02290171. Registered 13. November 2014, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02290171.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATERNAL KNOWLEDGE AND FOOD INTAKE ON THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE NUTRITION POST AT PUSKESMAS BAJA TANGERANG CITY

The toddler period is commonly known as the golden age or the golden age because the success of growth and progress in the future is determined at this time. The nutritional status of toddlers is an important thing that every parent should know. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between a mother's knowledge and a toddler's food intake with a toddler's nutritional status (weight/age, height/age, and weight/height). This research is an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. This research was conducted in June 2023 in the working area of ​​the Jalan Baja Health Center, Tangerang City. The sample in this study used Saturated Sampling with as many as 63 respondents. The statistical analysis used was univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with chi-square. The results showed that 23.8% of respondents had wasting nutritional status, 71.4% of respondents had good knowledge and 50.8% had frequent food intake. There is a significant relationship between knowledge (p=0.031) and food intake (p=0.021) with the nutritional status of toddlers. From this study it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the mother's knowledge of nutritional status, and food intake and nutritional status with 3 indices, namely (BB/A), (TB/A), and (BB/TB). Suggestion: To improve the nutritional status of toddlers, it is best to increase mothers' knowledge about nutrition by counseling mothers of toddlers about selecting and processing food that is diverse, nutritionally balanced, and high in animal protein.

Efektifitas Program Anakku Sehat dan Cerdas Terhadap Keragaman Makanan dan Status Gizi anak PAUD

Background: Indonesia still facing child nutrition problems even though the government has made maximum efforts, but the prevalence of stunting in children under five years (toddlers) remains high at 30.8% in 2018. Based on 2018 Riskesdas data, the prevalence of children aged 0-23 months who were stunting in districts Brebes is much higher than the prevalence of Central Java Province, namely 27.31% and 13.87%, respectively. Objectives: to determine the effect of the My Healthy and Smart Child Program intervention on food diversity and the nutritional status of PAUD children in Kluwut village. Methods: Quasi-experimental research design with one group post test only. Respondents were mothers of PAUD children and the sample were PAUD children selected by purposive sampling. Data collected on respondent characteristics such as gender, child's age, mother's age, father's age, mother's education, father's education, family income, and number of families, food diversity, food intake, and children's nutritional status. Data was collected by questionnaire, food recall form, FFQ form, and anthropometry. The number of samples were 65. Data analysis included univariate and bivariate analysis (dependent t test). Result: The data shows that there is no diversity difference on nutrition intake diet and the nutritional status before and after the intervention. However, there was a difference in the respondents' fat intake after the intervention (p0.05). Conclusion: The intervention period was relatively short therefore the effect of the intervention had not manifested on intake and nutritional status. In addition, the intervention material provided should focus more on improving nutritional intake

Enhancing Nutritional Status in Children with Cerebral Palsy: The Impact of Parental Feeding Rules Counseling and Special Spoon Utilization

The objective of this article is to evaluate the effect on Parental Feeding Rules Counseling and Utilization of Special Spoons on the Nutritional Status for children with cerebral palsy. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience nutritional deficiencies resulting from food intake challenges caused by brain and nervous impairments. However, parental implementation, such as counseling on feeding rules and the use of specialized spoons, needs to be improved. Method: A Pre Experimental design with a One Group Pretest-Posttest approach, namely counseling on feeding rules and the utilization of specialized spoons, on the food intake and nutritional status of children with cerebral palsy. The research was conducted at Griya Lare Utami and Special Need Schools 1 Bantul, with a minimum sample size of 18 parent-child pairs with cerebral palsy, selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was performed using bivariate analysis with the Paired t-test. Result: Child weight and Stature have increase. Conclusion: The intervention programme seemed to increase in the weight and stature indicator, but there has been no change in the nutritional status of BMI-for-age and Length-for-age.

Food Intake, Dietary Quality and Nutritional Status of Female Adolescent in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia

Introduction: Poor nutritional status of female adolescents does not only have an impact on themselves but also have an impact on the next generation. Food intake and dietary quality are important to support nutritional status during adolescence. This study aims to determine the relationship between food intake and dietary quality with nutritional status of female adolescent in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia. Methods: This research was an observational study using a cross-sectional design. The subjects of this study were female adolescents aged 12-18 years with a total sample of 222 people. Data of food intake and dietary quality were measured using recall method, while nutritional status data were calculated using BMI for Age Z scores (BAZ). A linear regression model was used to predict the relationship of food intake and dietary quality to the nutritional status of female adolescents. Results: The average BAZ was 0.1±1.0, with an average dietary quality of 34.6±6.6%. The average energy intake was 1507.9±472.3 kcal, protein 32.4±11.0 g, carbohydrates 258.6±84.4 g, fat 44.9±19.9 g and fiber 3.88±2.7 g. Food intake (energy, protein, and fiber) and dietary quality were related to nutritional status (BAZ) in female adolescents (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: The balance of food intake and dietary quality is important to maintain the nutritional status of female adolescent properly. Nutritional interventions are needed to support female adolescent entering pregnancy with good nutritional status.

Assessment of Malnutrition among Hospitalized Patients in Arak, Iran

Background: Since most studies evaluating the prevalence of hospital malnutrition in Iran have only been conducted on a specific group of patients, the present study was designed to investigate the prevalence of malnutrition in several different hospital wards. Methods: The nutritional status of 284 hospitalized patients was evaluated using the PG-SGA short form and compared according to demographic data and body mass index (BMI). Demographic and SGA domains were compared across BMI categories. Malnutrition degree was also compared. Results: Among the participants, 37.0% (n=105) had moderate malnutrition and 51.1% (n=145) had severe malnutrition. Comparing differences within patients according to their BMI status, there were no significant differences according to age, hospitalization duration, and current food intake status. Only sex and cause of hospitalization showed significant differences. Most of male participants had normal weight and were hospitalized for non-GI disorders (P=0.001 and 0.031, respectively). As expected, the scores obtained from weight, food intake, and symptoms sections of the questionnaire were higher in underweight patients in comparison to other BMI categories. Comparison of the same characteristics as per malnutrition status showed that people with high risk of malnutrition were older (P= 0.023), had oral food intake (P=0.007) and normal BMI (P=0.001). Conclusion: The number of patients at high risk of malnutrition was relatively significant in the study. A high frequency of malnutrition was observed among individuals with normal BMI. Screening tools in addition to BMI should be used to detect patients at risk of malnutrition.

Supplementation with Jatobá-do-cerrado flour (Hymenaea stigonocarpa Mart.) decreases hypothalamic inflammation and improves obesity parameters in rats on a high-fat diet

To evaluate the impact of jatobá-do-cerrado flour on nutritional, inflammatory, and oxidative stress markers, an study was conducted using male Wistar rats. These animals were allocated into four groups: a standard diet (Control), a high-fat diet (HFD), a diet with jatobá-do-cerrado flour (JCF), and a combination of high-fat diet and jatobá-do-cerrado flour (HFD + JCF). Comprehensive evaluations included food intake, cytokine concentrations, and redox status indicators. HFD group exhibited increased caloric intake and fat mass, elevated circulating IL-6, and heightened lipid peroxidation markers. This group also showed increased hypothalamic concentrations of IL-6, TNFα, and lipid peroxidation. In contrast, the HFD + JCF group showed reduced caloric intake, fat mass, and improvements in redox balance and inflammatory markers both in the blood and hypothalamus. SummaryIn the current study, we evaluated the potential of Jatobá-do-cerrado flour in mitigating the effects of a high-fat diet in adult Wistar rats. The addition of fat to the animals' diet for 63 days induced obesity, dyslipidemia, as well as an increase in inflammatory and lipid peroxidation markers, both in the blood and hypothalamus. Conversely, supplementation with Jatobá-do-Cerrado flour showed anti-obesogenic effects and these may be associated with the reduction of inflammation and oxidative stress. Therefore, supplementation with this flour has the potential to be a functional food for the treatment or prevention of obesity.

A cross-sectional study of nutritional status in healthy, young, physically-active German omnivores, vegetarians and vegans reveals adequate vitamin B12 status in supplemented vegans

Background/Objective Plant-based diets reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease but also increase the risk of certain micronutrient deficiencies, particularly, of vitamin B12 (B12). The extent to which the unsupervised use of oral nutrient supplements is sufficient to prevent these deficiencies is not well established. We analyzed nutrient intake, laboratory biomarkers, supplementation behavior, and B12 status adequacy amongst young, healthy, physically active omnivores, lacto-ovo-vegetarians and vegans from Germany. Methods We recruited 115 participants (n = 40 omnivores; n = 37 lacto-ovo-vegetarians, and n = 38 vegans) with comparable age, sex, marital status, physical activity and educational levels through online advertisements and local newspapers in Freiburg, Germany. Results Energy intake and macronutrient distribution were comparable across diets. Major differences included intake of fiber, cholesterol, and several vitamins. Vegans had the lowest intake of B12 from foods (0.43 (0.58) µg/d), compared to omnivores (2.14 (2.29) µg/d) and lacto-ovo-vegetarians (0.98 (1.34) µg/day). Multivariate analysis of 36 blood biomarkers revealed that three major classes of biomarkers contributed the most to the clustering of individuals by dietary group, namely, biomarkers of B12 status (B12, holoTC, Hcy), iron (iron, ferritin, transferrin) and lipid metabolism (vitamin A, HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, TAG). This suggests that nutrients that modify the metabolic pathways represented by these biomarkers have the most penetrating effect on health status across diets. Analysis of B12 status (including 4cB12) revealed adequacy in omnivores and vegans, and a poorer B12 status amongst lacto-ovo-vegetarians. Fewer lacto-ovo-vegetarians used B12 supplements compared to vegans (51% versus 92%). Conclusions Even amongst homogeneously healthy Germans, each diet manifested with measurable differences in dietary intakes and biomarkers of health. Plant-based diets, in particular the vegan diet, exhibited the most favorable patterns of lipid metabolism and glycemic control, but the lowest food intake of B12. Supplementation of healthy vegans with B12 (median 250 µg B12/day, over 1 year) secured an adequate B12 status that was comparable to that of healthy omnivores. Clinical Trial Registry: German Clinical Trial register number: DRKS00027425

Appetite, Food Intake, and Nutritional Status: A Comprehensive Review

This manuscript provides an extensive review of the intricate relationship between appetite, food intake, and nutritional status. These interconnected factors play pivotal roles in human health and well-being. We explore the physiological and psychological mechanisms governing appetite, examine the multifaceted factors influencing food intake patterns, and analyze the profound impact of nutritional status on health outcomes. This comprehensive review underscores the significance of interdisciplinary research and evidence-based interventions to address global nutrition challenges.

Multiple Sclerosis-Associated Gut Microbiome in the Israeli Diverse Populations: Associations with Ethnicity, Gender, Disability Status, Vitamin D Levels, and Mediterranean Diet.

Microbiome dysbiosis is increasingly being recognized as implicated in immune-mediated disorders including multiple sclerosis (MS). The microbiome is modulated by genetic and environmental factors including lifestyle, diet, and drug intake. This study aimed to characterize the MS-associated gut microbiome in the Israeli populations and to identify associations with demographic, dietary, and clinical features. The microbiota from 57 treatment-naive patients with MS (PwMS) and 43 age- and gender-matched healthy controls (HCs) was sequenced and abundance compared. Associations between differential microbes with demographic or clinical characteristics, as well as diet and nutrient intake, were assessed. While there was no difference in α- or β-diversity of the microbiome, we identified 40 microbes from different taxonomic levels that differ in abundance between PwMS and HCs, including Barnesiella, Collinsella, Egerthella, Mitsuokella, Olsenella Romboutsia, and Succinivibrio, all enhanced in PwMS, while several members of Lacnospira were reduced. Additional MS-differential microbes specific to ethnicity were identified. Several MS-specific microbial patterns were associated with gender, vitamin D level, Mediterranean diet, nutrient intake, or disability status. Thus, PwMS have altered microbiota composition, with distinctive patterns related to geographic locations and population. Microbiome dysbiosis seem to be implicated in disease progression, gender-related differences, and vitamin D-mediated immunological effects recognized in MS. Dietary interventions may be beneficial in restoring a "healthy microbiota" as part of applying comprehensive personalized therapeutic strategies for PwMS.

Perbedaan Pola Konsumsi Asupan Zat Gizi dan Status Gizi Siswa SMAIT Al Uswah Surabaya Yang Tinggal di Asrama dan Non Asrama

Adolescence is a period of nutritional vulnerability caused by changes in lifestyle, eating habits, and physical activity. This study aims to determine the differences in consumption patterns, nutrient intake and nutritional status of SMAIT Al Uswah Surabaya students who live in dormitories and non-dormitories. This study applied a cross sectional research design involving 80 respondents, including 40 dormitory students and 40 non-dormitory students. Samples were selected using purposive sampling technique with statistical analysis of Mann Whitney test. Consumption patterns were measured through interviews using the food frequency questionare (FFQ), nutrient intake was measured through interviews using the 3x24 hours food recall questionnaire, and nutritional status measured through direct measurement of body weight and height. The results showed 1) There were differences in consumption patterns in staple food groups, animal side dishes, and fruits; while there were no differences in consumption patterns in vegetable side dishes and vegetables between dormitory and non-dormitory students of SMAIT Al uswah Surabaya. 2) There are differences in the intake of nutrients in the energy, protein, carbohydrate, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and zinc groups between boarding and non-dormitory students of SMAIT Al uswah Surabaya; while there are no differences in the intake of nutrients in the fat, vitamin B9, and calcium groups between boarding and non-dormitory students of SMAIT Al uswah Surabaya. 3) There are differences in the nutritional status of boarding and non-dorming students at SMAIT Al uswah Surabaya. The conclusion of this study is that there are differences in consumption patterns, nutrient intake, and nutritional status of SMAIT Al Uswah Surabaya students between those who live in dormitories and non-dormitories.

Early Impacts of COVID-19 on Nutrition Intake and Household Dietary Diversity in Kupang District, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

One of the social problems solving the direct impact on the community is overcoming household food security due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze household food security during the COVID-19 pandemic and link it to the nutrient intake and nutritional status of children under five in the Kupang district area. This cross-sectional study is based on a survey conducted on the Timorese population in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, from May to October 2021. Data on household dietary diversity was collected through the 24-hour food recall using the household dietary diversity score (HDDS). The study sample was taken from Timorese population families with toddlers under five years, and 1,444 families voluntarily participated in this study. Subjects were taken at each public health using a simple random method. This study analyzes the Spearman correlation test with the HDDS and the proportion of food expenditure. A 63% of households had a balance of less cost (&lt;50%) with an average of 63.9. Generally, households (90.4%) had a pretty good diet diversity score. Food groups that were relatively highly consumed by most households included cereals (100%), sugar and sweeteners (90.2%), oils and fats (93.7%), seasonings, and spices (89.4%). A significant effect with p&lt;0.05 was on HDDS during the COVID-19 pandemic. The food consumption score is another indicator widely used in determining household food security. Therefore, it is necessary to revalidate tests in further studies of these indicators.