Provision Of Supplements Research Articles

Supplementary rental supply? The digital market for low-cost and informal housing in Sydney, Australia

This article examines real estate platforms and the data they generate to provide new insights into housing markets and practices, focusing on lower-cost and informal sectors, where building or rental regulations are often bypassed or contravened. We examine online listings advertised in Sydney, one of the most expensive cities in Australia and the world, compiling data from four dominant platforms – Realestate.com.au, Flatmates.com.au, Gumtree.com.au and Airbnb.com – each of which offers a particular type of rental accommodation. Using these datasets, we identify a typology of lower-cost and informal tenures and dwelling units, ranging from secondary dwellings and illegally subdivided apartments to shared accommodation and precarious rental agreements. Our study highlights a supplementary supply of rental housing, operating within the conventional private rental market, accessed and made visible via the platforms we examine. Applying a statistical regression approach, we examine relationships between concentrations of informal housing supply and socio-economic variables. The findings reveal intersections between digital platforms and evolving informal market practices and have implications for urban planning and housing policy.

Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to prevent anemia in pregnant women: a quantitative systematic review protocol.

This review will identify the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in preventing iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women with a normal course of pregnancy. The global prevalence of anemia among pregnant women is 36.5%, posing risks to women and fetuses. This underscores the need for effective prevention; however, the effectiveness of non-pharmacological approaches in preventing pregnancy anemia remains unclear. This review will encompass experimental and quasi-experimental studies on the following approaches to prevent anemia during pregnancy: recommendations for dietary supplements, oral iron supplements (over the counter), provision of supplements to promote iron absorption, participation in anemia prevention education, and provision of information. There will be no restrictions on the duration or frequency of intervention, and longitudinal intervention studies will be included. In studies with a control group, the comparator may be usual care or pharmacological interventions; in studies without, it may involve no intervention, temporal comparisons, or baseline periods without non-pharmacological interventions. Evaluation of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and ferritin will be included as primary outcomes. Low birth weight, preterm birth, amount of blood loss at delivery, small for gestational age, and Apgar scores will be included as secondary outcomes. A search will be conducted in MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase, CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Scopus, Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ICHUSHI-Web. Researchers will screen studies, extract data, assess the quality of studies, and analyze the data in accordance with the JBI guidance for systematic reviews of effectiveness. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach will be used to assess the certainty of the findings. PROSPERO CRD42022344155.

Zn2+-Induced aggregation of a water-soluble iridium complex enhances aggregation-induced emission for intracellular Zn2+ imaging

Iridium(III) complexes show wide applications in biosensing and bioimaging, while Ir(III)-based Zn2+ probes are still rare and suffer from poor selectivity and low water solubility. In this work, we verified the phosphonate group as an efficient Zn2+ recognition moiety and developed a phosphonate-containing Ir(III) complex (Ir-BPA) as a water-soluble phosphorescent Zn2+ probe. Ir-BPA exhibited aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE). Zn2+-binding also induced Ir-BPA aggregation, leading to enhanced phosphorescence and emission color changing from red to yellow. The binding mechanism was studied via spectra analysis, transmission electron microscope (TEM) images, and theoretical simulation. Ir-BPA was further employed in imaging intracellular Zn2+ level fluctuations via supplementary supply of Zn2+ source or endogenous release under oxidative stress. This work positively utilized AIEE properties of Ir(III) complexes in Zn2+ detection and broadened the strategies for developing water-soluble, AIE-active Ir(III) complexes for biological applications.

Opportunities and barriers for maternal nutrition behavior change: an in-depth qualitative analysis of pregnant women and their families in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Maternal undernutrition during pregnancy remains a critical public health issue in India. While evidence-based interventions exist, poor program implementation and limited uptake of behavior change interventions make addressing undernutrition complex. To address this challenge, Alive & Thrive implemented interventions to strengthen interpersonal counseling, micronutrient supplement provision, and community mobilization through the government antenatal care (ANC) platform in Uttar Pradesh, India. This qualitative study aimed to: (1) examine pregnant women's experiences of key nutrition-related behaviors (ANC attendance, consuming a diverse diet, supplement intake, weight gain monitoring, and breastfeeding intentions); (2) examine the influence of family members on these behaviors; and (3) identify key facilitators and barriers that affect behavioral adoption. We conducted a qualitative study with in-depth interviews with 24 pregnant women, 13 husbands, and 15 mothers-in-law (MIL). We analyzed data through a thematic approach using the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation-Behavior (COM-B) framework. For ANC checkups and maternal weight gain monitoring, key facilitators were frontline worker home visits, convenient transportation, and family support, while the primary barrier was low motivation and lack understanding of the importance of ANC checkups. For dietary diversity, there was high reported capability (knowledge related to the key behavior) and most family members were aware of key recommendations; however, structural opportunity barriers (financial strain, lack of food availability and accessibility) prevented behavioral change. Opportunity ranked high for iron and folic acid supplement (IFA) intake, but was not consistently consumed due to side effects. Conversely, lack of supply was the largest barrier for calcium supplement intake. For breastfeeding, there was low overall capability and several participants described receiving inaccurate counseling messages. Key drivers of maternal nutrition behavior adoption were indicator specific and varied across the capability-opportunity-motivation behavior change spectrum. Findings from this study can help to strengthen future program effectiveness by identifying specific areas of program improvement.

언론의 공익목적 개인정보 사용에 대한 개인정보 보호법 적용제외 연구

When the personal data is reported through media, the Personal Information Protection Act(PIPA) should set forth standards for the extent to which this can be be permitted. In this article, I study a post-ex post legislative evaluation of the Personal Information Protection Act and to propose amendments.
 On Korean PIPA, Article 58, excludes Personal information collected or used for its own purposes of reporting by the press, only Chapters 3 to 7 of PIPA, so the provisions of Chapter 9(Supplemental Provisions) and Chapter 10(Penal Provisions) are all applied. Therefore, there is a problem that can be punished as a violation of the PIPA when the public reports for the public interest as well as media reports.
 Article 6 of the EU's GDPR (Lawfulness of processing) recognizes processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller(e). Article 85 stipulates that the Processing and freedom of expression and information should be balanced with the right to freedom of information, and that the application of Chapters 2 to 7 and 9 of the GDPR be excluded for journalism purposes. And the legality of processing in Article 8 of the UK Data Protection Act (2018) further elaborates this. Article 57 of the PIPA of Japan, excludes application, does not impose any obligations on personal information handling business operators for reporting purposes. In addition, the Japanese Public Interest Notified Person Protection Act requires the person making the public interest notification to submit a public interest notification to the Personal Information Protection Commission if there is a concern about violating the PIPA.
 In conclusion, on Korea's PIPA, it is necessary to stipulate that the PIPA is not applied in the case of public interest whistleblower. For this purpose, the provision of personal data should stipulate in Article 17 of the Amendment Act, “in case of reporting facts related to crime or facts related to crime for the purpose of public interest or reporting,”. and It is necessary to expand the exclusion of media coverage in the application exclusion rule of Article 58 to some punishment provisions, and to amend the direction to protect the public interest whistleblower protection law in the Public Interest Whistleblower Protection Act. At the same time, research should be continued so that relevant laws and regulations can present clear standards so that individual honor or privacy and public interest information can be guaranteed at the same time.

Uso de suplemento energético para novilhas de corte em pastagens de estação fria -análise de banco de dados

ABSTRACT: Pooled data analysis is an analytical method that combines results from multiple studies. This technique provides a more robust estimate of the effects of an investigation. We performed a database analysis from seventeen experiments developed at Federal University of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, between 1999 and 2017 to characterize individual performance per area and stocking rate with or without supplementation of replacement heifers grazing winter pastures. Data were separated into two groups: with and without energy supplement provision, and into five subgroups based on supplement levels. Heifers from both groups were maintained under similar forage biomass and leaf blade allowance. Statistical analyses were run on R software using a ‘meta’ package. Supplement supply increased average daily gain and gain of body condition scores by 11.1% and 20.0%, respectively. Supplement levels higher than 1.2% of body weight resulted in higher weight gain per area, with the stocking rate increasing with higher supplement levels.

ANALYSIS OF THE MOTIVATION LEVEL OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT WORKERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BASED ON MASLOW'S THEORY USING THE BAYESIAN BELIEF NETWORK METHOD

Labor productivity is a very important factor in construction because it will affect the successful implementation of construction projects, therefore a decrease in worker productivity is highly avoided. The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has made changes in the implementation of construction due to the new policies that apply. The Jakarta International Stadium project experienced problems in terms of manpower during the Covid-19 pandemic, including a reduction in manpower and working hours due to restrictions on the number of workers. However, the project still has a target completion time so that there will be no longer delays. These demands affect the motivation of workers, which will then affect their productivity. This study uses a quantitative approach with the Bayesian Belief Network (BBN), to determine the magnitude of motivation during the pandemic based on the dominant variables that influence it. Based on the results of the study, the dominant variables of the five need factors based on Maslow's Theory that affect motivation are the provision of supplements to workers, health checks before work, good relations between workers, good work direction, family support, training program procurement, and decision making. The amount of motivation for the Jakarta International Stadium construction project workers during the Covid-19 pandemic was 72.90. Strategies to increase the motivation of construction project workers during the Covid-19 pandemic include providing supplements, increasing the number of health check officers, workers can interact with families virtually, training, and providing independent understanding and direction in making decisions at work.

PSII-3 Effect of Protein Supplementation Level and Degradability on Forage Utilization by Steers Consuming Low-Quality Forage: II. Bos taurus indicus

Abstract A deficiency of ruminally available N (RAN) caused by a basal diet of low-quality forage may depress forage utilization. Supplemental protein improves utilization by addressing the RAN therefore increasing intake and potentially improving digestibility. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of ruminal degradability and level of protein supplementation on forage utilization by Bos taurus indicus steers. Accordingly, five ruminally cannulated Brahman steers (BW 369 ± 51 kg) were used in a 5 × 5 Latin square to evaluate the interaction between level and degradability of protein supplementation when consuming a basal diet of King Ranch Bluestem hay (3.5% CP, 71.0% NDF). Treatments were arranged as a 2 × 2 factorial with steers receiving protein supplements (43% CP) having two levels of protein degradability (35 or 70% RDP) fed at two levels of supplementation, 1.26 or 2.53 g/kg BW (LOW and HIGH). A control treatment providing no supplemental protein was also included (CON). Five 14-d periods were conducted, consisting of 9 d adaptation, 4 d to measure intake and digestion, and 1 d for ruminal fermentation. No degradability × level interactions were observed for any measures of intake or digestion (P > 0.10). Protein supplementation linearly increased (P < 0.01) total digestible OM intake (TDOMI), NDF intake (P = 0.01), and total digestible NDF intake (DNDFI; P < 0.03). Total digestible OMI was greater in steers receiving 70% RDP than the 35% RDP (P = 0.08). This response resulted from the linear increase in FOMI with 75% RDP (P = 0.03), that was not observed with 35% RDP. Despite differences in FOMI, TDOMI increased linearly (P ≤ 0.03) for both 35 and 70% RDP, partially the result of providing a highly digestible supplement. Forage OMI differences also resulted in NDFI being greater for 70% RDP than 35% RDP (P = 0.06) and DNDFI increasing linearly with the addition of both supplements (P ≤ 0.03). Organic matter digestibility (OMD) increased linearly with supplementation as a result of supplement provision. In contrast to observations previously reported in Bos taurus steers, provision of 35% RDP supplement did not improve FOMI. Supplementation with 70% RDP improved FOMI 19 and 20% compared to the basal diet at LOW and HIGH levels, respectively. A portion of this relatively modest response to protein supplementation could be attributed to greater intake in the unsupplemented controls.

PENGARUH SISTEM PEMBERIAN TAMBAHAN PENGHASILAN PEGAWAI (TPP) TERHADAP KEPUASAN DAN MOTIVASI KERJA APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA (ASN) DI DINAS PARIWISATA PEMUDA DAN OLAHRAGA KOTA BIMA

The purpose of this study was to reveal the effect of the system of providing additional employee income (TPP) on satisfaction and work motivation of State Civil Apparatus (ASN) at the Department of Tourism, Youth and Sports, Bima City. The population and sample in this study amounted to 32 people. The research instrument used questionnaires, and interviews. Then the data were analyzed by multiple linear regression. The results of the research are that: (1) There is a direct significant effect of the Employee Income Supplemental Provision System on State Civil Apparatus Employees; (2) there is a direct significant effect of job satisfaction on State Civil Apparatus Employees; (3) there is a direct significant effect of the Employee Income Supplement System on Job Satisfaction and Motivation in a stimulant manner; (4) it is known that the direct effect given by job satisfaction on Z (Bima City Youth and Sports Tourism Office) is 0.146. Meanwhile, the indirect effect of job satisfaction through Y (State Civil Apparatus) on Z (Bima City Youth and Sports Tourism Office) is 0.247. So the total effect given by job satisfaction on Z (Department of Tourism, Youth and Sports City of Bima) is a direct effect plus an indirect effect, namely: 0.146 +0.247 = 0.393. With the additional income of employees in the form of facsimile so that it affects job satisfaction and motivation of the State Civil Apparatus (ASN). Additional Employee Income (Incentives) in the form of facsimile will motivate the performance of the State Civil Apparatus at the Bima City Tourism Office.

The Effect of Mother's Knowledge about Child Supplementation on Giving Supplementation During the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19 cases in the group of children in Indonesia are increasing, reaching around 11-12%. Covid-19 cases in children in Indonesia are the highest cases in the world. One of the efforts to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in children is to increase immunity and health in children, which can be done by giving supplements to children. One of the factors that influence the provision of supplements to children is the mother's knowledge. This study uses quantitative analysis by analyzing the effect of the mother's level of knowledge about giving supplementation to children with supplementation to children. The subjects in this study were mothers who had children aged 0 months to 5 years. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, so the number of samples in this study was 107 mothers. The instrument in this study used a questionnaire in the form of a google form which had been tested for validity and reliability. The result of this study is the influence of a mother's knowledge on the provision of supplementation to children with a p-value of 0.004. So health workers, especially midwives, have an important role in providing information to mothers and families to maintain health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Making the most of existing research: an evidence gap map of the effects of food systems interventions in low-income and middle-income countries

ObjectiveIdentify and describe the available evidence on the effects food systems interventions on food security and nutrition outcomes in low-income and middle-income countries.MethodsAn adapted version of the high-level panel of...

Nutritional and productive performance of grazing system beef heifers receiving multiple supplementation in the dry season

This research was conducted to evaluate the effects of supplementation multiple on intake, digestibility, and microbial protein synthesis and, productive performance of grazing system receiving multiple supplementation in the dry season. Twelve Nellore heifers (averaging 214.6 ± 7.3 kg initial BW and 8.0 ± 0.10 months) were distributed to a completely randomized design in two treatments: unsupplemented (only mineral) and; supplemented (1 kg per animal day-1 of multiple supplement). Only the crude protein (CP) intake was increased by supplementation (P < 0.05). In addition, the supplementation increased the digestibility of organic matter (OM), CP, ether extract (EE), non-fibrous carbohydrates (NFC) and dietary content of digested OM (DOM) (P < 0.05). The supplementation decreased microbial nitrogen to ingested nitrogen ratio (MICNR) (P < 0.05) and increased the serum urea nitrogen (SUN) concentration and urinary nitrogen excretion (UNE) (P < 0.05) in the animals. Finally, average daily gain (ADG) and final BW (FBW) were not affected by supplementation (P > 0.05). In summary, the provision 1 kg per animal day-1 of multiple supplement for beef heifers in grazing system does not improve productive performance in dry season when there is adequate qualitative and quantitative availability of forage mass. However, provision of supplement increases the total nutrients digestibility and nitrogen statuses in the animals.

An audit of performance nutrition services in English soccer academies: implications for optimising player development

ABSTRACT To audit the current provision of performance nutrition services provided to male adolescent players within academies from the English soccer leagues. Practitioners from all 89 academies (status categorised as one-four according to the Elite Player Performance Plan, EPPP) completed an online survey to audit: a) job role/professional accreditation status of persons delivering nutrition support, b) activities inherent to service provision, c) topics of education, d) on-site food, fluid and supplement provision and e) nutritional related data collected for objective monitoring. More full-time accredited nutritionists are employed within category one (14/26) versus category two (0/18), three (1/41) and four (0/4). Respondents from category one clubs report more hours of monthly service delivery (62 ± 57 h) than category two (12 ± 9 h), three (14 ± 26 h) and four (12 ± 14 h), inclusive of one-to-one player support and stakeholder education programmes. Category one practitioners reported a greater prevalence of on-site food, fluid and supplement provision on training and match days. Across all categories, players from the professional development phase receive more frequent support than players from the youth development phase, despite the latter corresponding to the most rapid phase of growth and maturation. We report distinct differences in the extent of service provision provided between categories. Additionally, players from all categories receive nutrition support from non-specialist staff. Data demonstrate that performance nutrition appears an under-resourced component of academy sport science and medicine programmes in England, despite being an integral component of player development.

Quantifying the contribution of terrestrial water storage to actual evapotranspiration trends by the extended Budyko model in Northwest China

Actual evapotranspiration (AE) is a key component of water cycle. The arid climate of northwest China makes water supply a major constraint on AE. Water source analysis is of great significance to study the causes of AE change. In this paper, we presented an assessment of AE trends in northwest China based on GLEAM (AE_GLEAM), an ensemble of six reanalyses (AE_reanalyses), and a complementary-relationship-based AE dataset (AE_CR). Both AE_GLEAM and AE_reanalyses increased significantly (p < 0.001) during 1981–2017. AE_CR also increased to a certain extent, but the rate was slower. In general, the increasing trends of AE were mainly found in mountainous areas, such as the Altai, Tianshan, Karakoram, Kunlun, Altun, and Qilian Mountains. For these regions, AE was even higher than precipitation in terms of both the climatological mean and the linear trends. It demonstrated that terrestrial water storage (S) could give supplementary supply for AE. Therefore, we extended the Budyko framework to evaluate the effect of S on AE. Taking the landscape parameter n = 1.8 as a reference, S contributed approximately 27% of total water availability for AE. Overall, S seemed to be a major contributor to the increasing AE in the Altai, Tianshan, Qilian, and Altun Mountains. Precipitation was the main source of evaporated water in the western Tianshan to Karakoram Mountains, where potential evapotranspiration also contributed to the increase in AE. In the case of different n values, the contribution from S had a deviation range of −16.9% to 8.5%. This model provides an opportunity to assess the response of AE to S in the absence of observational data.

Factors influencing quality nutrition service provision at antenatal care contacts: Findings from a public health facility-based observational study in 21 districts of Bangladesh.

Malnutrition during pregnancy is associated with increased maternal morbidity and mortality and has a long-term negative impact on child growth and development. Antenatal care (ANC) is the formal point of contact for pregnant women to receive preventive health and nutrition services. We assessed the quality of nutrition service delivery during ANC and examined its influencing factors related to the health facility, health care provider (HCP) and client characteristics. We conducted a cross-sectional assessment in 179 facilities, including 1,242 ANC observations and exit interviews of pregnant women from 21 districts in Bangladesh. We considered four essential nutrition services at each ANC contact including maternal weight measurement, anaemia assessment, nutrition counselling and iron-folic acid (IFA) supplement provision. We defined a composite 'quality nutrition service' outcome by counting the number of services (out of four) provided at each ANC from observation data. We explored both the supply-side and the client-level factors of quality nutrition service using multilevel Poisson regression. Overall, only 15% of clients received all four nutrition services. Performance of weight measurement (79%) was higher than IFA provision (56%), anaemia assessment (52%) and nutrition counselling (52%). The multivariable analysis showed that quality nutrition service delivery is positively associated with good logistical readiness of the facilities (aIRR: 1.23, 95% CI: 1.08-1.39), consultation by paramedics (aIRR 1.23, 95% CI: 1.06-1.42) and community health care providers (aIRR 1.32, 95% CI: 1.12-1.57), HCPs' knowledge on maternal nutrition (aIRR 1.04; 95% CI: 1.01-1.08), better HCP-client communication (aIRR 1.14; 95% CI: 1.04-1.26) and use visual aids or ANC card (aIRR 1.18; 95% CI: 1.11-1.27). We found limited associations between HCP training and external supervision with the quality of nutrition services. In conclusion, the quality of nutrition service provision during ANC is suboptimal. Public health nutrition programmers should ensure the facilities' logistical readiness, and revisit and reinforce the content and modality of training and supportive supervision of the HCPs. They should also emphasize positive HCP-client communication and the use of job aids to improve the quality of nutrition service provision during ANC.

Spatial variability and delineation of management zones based on soil micronutrient status in apple orchard soils of Kashmir valley, India.

Knowledge and up-scaling of status, availability, and distribution of soil micronutrients are hugely significant for enhancing crop productivity and profitability. However, regional database entailing spatial variability of key micronutrients for a major apple-producing region like the Kashmir Himalayan Region (KHR) is missing. We investigated 588 topsoil samples between 2016 and 2017 (to 30cm depth) to estimate spatial variability of extractable Zn, Cu, Mn, and Fe; develop spatial maps; and delineate potential management zones (MZs) in apple orchards using geo-statistical methods. Soil sampling was performed post-harvest season. Principal component analysis and fuzzy c-mean clustering were performed to develop MZs. Results exhibited wide variation, with high coefficient of variation (%) for Mn and Cu (123.9 and 114.4, respectively) and low (71.6) and medium (104) variability for Fe and Zn. Mean concentrations followed the order: Fe > Mn > Cu > Zn, with deficiencies evident towards central and northern regions of the study area. The best-fitted model was exponential. The nugget/sill ratio values were 0.41, 0.08, 0.37, and 0.38 for Zn, Cu, Mn, and Fe, respectively, indicating strong spatial dependence for Cu and moderate dependence for Fe, Zn, and Mn. Correlations between elevation, slope, and soil pH with micronutrients were negative, whereas with soil organic carbon and electrical conductivity positive relationships were identified. Three principal components accounted for 67·18% data variance. Based on the fuzzy performance index and modified partition entropy, five MZs were delineated, which exhibited variations from each other. These MZs highlighted the need for specific supplemental provisions in increasing soil fertility and apple productivity.

Exogenous calcium reduces boron toxicity by regulating efficient antioxidant system and boron forms in trifoliate rootstock

Boron (B) toxicity is a major limiting factor for crop production, and calcium (Ca) has been reported to alleviate B toxicity. However, mechanisms of Ca alleviating B toxicity in trifoliate rootstock are not clear. Therefore, the present investigation was conducted on trifoliate seedlings to explore the underneath mechanisms. We included two B (10 and 100 µM) and three Ca levels (0, 1.23 and 2.46 mM) to explore the effect of supplementary Ca supply on mitigating B toxicity in order to gain a better understanding of tolerance mechanism in citrus production. The results showed that Ca (2.46 mM) application significantly increased root dry weight and fresh weight by 32.26% and 24.60% under B toxicity condition, respectively. Meanwhile, the root growth was improved with a greater proportion of new roots. The supply of Ca did not reduce the total absorption of B, however, lowered the R-value of B and reduced its utilization efficiency in cell walls. Moreover, Ca also triggered the antioxidant enzyme system to scavenge reactive oxygen species and reduced malondialdehyde content. Nevertheless, total soluble protein did not show any significant effect. Taken together it could be concluded that Ca application can mitigate B toxicity by maintaining antioxidant enzyme system and free B concentration, thereby reducing the utilization efficiency of B in cell wall for avoiding excessive accumulation of B in cells.

Dietary diversity and social determinants of nutrition among late adolescent girls in rural Pakistan.

The conditions in which adolescent girls mature shape their health, development and nutrition. Nutrient requirements increase to support growth during adolescence, but gaps between consumption and requirements exist in low‐ and middle‐income countries. We aimed to identify and quantify the relationship between dietary intake and diverse social determinants of nutrition (SDN) among a subset of adolescent girls 15–18.9 years (n = 390) enrolled within the Matiari emPowerment and Preconception Supplementation (MaPPS) Trial. The primary outcome, dietary diversity score (DDS), was derived by applying the Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women 10‐item scale to 24‐h dietary recall data collected three times per participant. To examine the associations between the SDN‐related explanatory variables and DDS, we generated a hierarchical, causal model using mixed effects linear regression to account for the cluster‐randomized trial design. Using all data, diets lacked diversity (DDS mean ± SD: 3.35 ± 1.03 [range: 1–7; n = 1170]), and the minimum cut‐off for dietary diversity was infrequently achieved (13.5%; 95% CI: 11.6–15.6%). Consumption of starches was reported in all recalls, but micronutrient‐rich food consumption was less common. Of the SDN considered, wealth quintile had the strongest association with DDS (P < 0.0001). The diets of the sampled Pakistani adolescent girls were insufficient to meet micronutrient requirements. Poverty was the most important predictor of a diet lacking in diversity, indicating limited purchasing power or access to nutritious foods. Dietary diversification and nutrition education strategies alone are unlikely to lead to improved diets without steps to tackle this barrier, for example, through fortification of staple foods and provision of supplements.

Effect of the administration of copper, vitamins A and D and bovine colostrum on performances, antioxidant and micronutrients status and microbiome in lactating piglets on a commercial farm

Placental and colostral transfer of copper and vitamins A and D from sows to piglets is limited. This study aimed to determine, in commercial conditions, the effect of supplemental provision of copper, vitamins A and D and bovine colostrum (BC) to suckling piglets on their growth performance, antioxidant status and gut microbiota. One group of sows (n = 50) was fed a conventional diet, while another group (n = 52) was fed conventional diet supplemented with vitamin D (25-OH-D3), β-carotene and copper-yeast from one week before parturition to weaning. During lactation, each litter was assigned to the one of the following treatments: (CON) control; (VIT) exposure to UVB lights and administration of oral retinol acetate, 25-OH-D3 and copper-yeast at 2 and 5 days of age; (COLOS) supplementation of BC from 5 to 10 days of age and (CC) VIT+COLOS. Blood samples were collected from one low-weight (LW) and one high-weight (HW) piglet per litter at 21 days of age (weaning). Piglet weights were measured at birth and at 1, 21 and 56 days of age. Fecal microbiome was analyzed at weaning on one LW and one HW piglet per litter. Sow supplementation increased piglet weight at birth and at 1 day of age, decreased the number of LW piglets (<1.1 kg) at 1 day of age, but the effect faded over time. Colostrum supplementation (COLOS, CC) increased piglet weight at 21 and 56 days of age by 230 and 700 g, respectively. Dietary supplements to sows and piglets had no impact on serum retinol (vitamin A indicator), marginal effects on serum copper whereas it increased (P<0.05) serum 25‑hydroxy-calciferol (vitamin D indicator) in piglets at weaning. Concerning antioxidant activities, no clear effect due to treatments to sow or piglets was observed. Analysis of fecal microbiome showed that supplementation to sows and piglets did not have a marked impact on piglet microbiota excepted for BC supplementation to piglets (COLOS, CC) which decreased Enterobacteriaceae whereas supplementation in micronutrients to sow increased Christensenellaceae in piglet's microbiota at weaning. This study reveals that BC can affect microbiota and improve growth performances before and after weaning. Administrations of vitamin D via UVB light exposure and oral supplementation was an efficient way to increase postnatal status of vitamin D in piglets up to weaning while supplementation to sows may improve only piglet weight at birth and modulate microbiota at weaning.

Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation Does Not Preserve Lean Mass or Affect Metabolic Profile in Adults with Overweight or Obesity in a Randomized Controlled Weight Loss Intervention

Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation has been shown to increase muscle mass or prevent muscle loss during weight loss. We aimed to investigate the effects of a BCAA-supplemented hypocaloric diet on lean mass preservation and insulin sensitivity. A total of 132 Chinese adults (63 men and 69 women aged 21-45 y, BMI 25-36kg/m2) were block randomly assigned by gender and BMI into 3 hypocaloric diet (deficit of 500kcal/d) groups: standard-protein (14%) with placebo (control, CT) or BCAA supplements at 0.1g·kg-1 body weight·d-1 (BCAA) or high-protein (27%) with placebo (HP). The subjects underwent 16 wk of dietary intervention with provision of meals and supplements, followed by 8 wk of weight maintenance with provision of supplements only. One-way ANOVA analysis was conducted to analyze the primary (lean mass and insulin sensitivity) and secondary outcomes (anthropometric and metabolic parameters) among the 3 groups. Paired t-test was used to analyze the change in each group. The 3 groups demonstrated similar significant reductions in body weight (7.97%), fat mass (13.8%), and waist circumference (7.27%) after 16 wk of energy deficit. Lean mass loss in BCAA (4.39%) tended to be lower than in CT (5.39%) and higher compared with HP (3.67%) (P=0.06). Calf muscle volume increased 3.4% in BCAA and intramyocellular lipids (IMCLs) decreased in BCAA (17%) and HP (18%) (P<0.05) over 16 wk. During the 8 wk weight maintenance period, lean mass gain in BCAA (1.03%) tended to be lower compared with CT (1.58%) and higher than in HP (-0.002%) (P=0.04). Lean mass gain differed significantly between CT and HP (P=0.03). Insulin sensitivity and metabolic profiles did not differ among the groups throughout the study period. BCAA supplementation does not preserve lean mass or affect insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese adults during weight loss. A higher protein diet may be more advantageous for lean mass preservation.