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Nutritional Screening and Assessment of Different Populations
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Nutritional Screening and Assessment of Different Populations

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition Methodology & Assessment".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 September 2024 | Viewed by 2868

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Aránzazu Aparicio Vizuete

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VALORNUT Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Interests: nutrition; diet; public health; dietary habits; food; nutritional status; nutritional education; elderly; children; athletes
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Dr. Mª del Carmen Lozano Estevan

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VALORNUT Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Interests: nutritional coaching; nutrition; diet; public health; dietary habits; food; nutritional status; nutritional education; elderly; children; athletes
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nutritional screening and assessment in diverse populations is of great relevance to both scientific research and public health. This approach is essential for the generation of rigorous scientific evidence and the development of more accurate and effective intervention strategies in the field of nutrition.

First, it provides valuable information on the specific nutritional needs of varied demographic groups, considering factors such as age, gender, health status and cultural characteristics. This information is essential for tailoring dietary recommendations and nutritional care in a personalised manner, thereby optimising the health and well-being of the population.

In addition, knowledge of nutritional disparities between populations facilitates the identification of specific risk factors related to diseases such as malnutrition, obesity, diabetes and other diet-related conditions. This, in turn, allows for the formulation of more precise public health policies and the implementation of targeted prevention and treatment programmes.

In scientific terms, nutritional screening and assessment in diverse populations promote research. These joint efforts enrich the knowledge base and scientific evidence in the field of nutrition, resulting in significant advances in understanding specific nutritional needs and optimising healthcare.

This Special Issue will incorporate research from all perspectives, focusing on nutritional assessment in various population groups as well as its potential health implications.

All types of manuscripts are encouraged, from rigorous randomised clinical trials to pragmatic community-based designs. Therefore, interventions related to diet, dietary habits and their relationship with the nutritional status of a population, and nutritional status assessment are welcome. Original research papers as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses will be accepted.

Prof. Dr. Aránzazu Aparicio Vizuete
Dr. Mª del Carmen Lozano Estevan
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Nutrients is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • nutrition
  • diet
  • dietary habits
  • food
  • nutritional status
  • nutritional education
  • nutritional assessment
  • nutritional screening
  • elderly
  • children
  • athletes
  • nutritional coaching

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The sDOR.2-6y™ Is a Valid Measure of Nutrition Risk Independent of BMI-for-Age z-Score and Household Food Security Status in Preschool Aged-Children
by Elizabeth H. Ruder and Barbara Lohse
Nutrients 2024, 16(6), 767; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060767 - 7 Mar 2024
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Parents’ feeding practices are a function of child eating behaviors, health, and other factors. Adherence to the Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding (sDOR) model has not been examined relating to child BMI, household food security, or child eating behavior. This study evaluates [...] Read more.
Parents’ feeding practices are a function of child eating behaviors, health, and other factors. Adherence to the Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding (sDOR) model has not been examined relating to child BMI, household food security, or child eating behavior. This study evaluates the adherence to sDOR in relation to child eating behavior, nutrition risk, BMI-for-age, dietary intake, and food security. Ninety-one parent–child (3 to <6 years) dyads completed a cross-sectional asymmetric survey in August–November 2019; n = 69 parents from the original sample completed additional and retrospective questions in June 2021. Main outcomes included sDOR adherence (sDOR.2-6y™), a Child Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ), nutrition risk (NutriSTEP®), the USDA 6-item screener, the Block Kids Food Screener, and eating competence (ecSI 2.0™). The children’s weight and height were investigator-measured. Associations were tested with Pearson’s r and Chi Square for continuous and categorical variables, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, or Mann–Whitney U compared means. The dietary comparisons used Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient. sDOR adherence was associated with a lower nutrition risk (r = 0.26, p = 0.03) and showed convergent validation with child eating behavior for three child eating behavior (CEBQ) constructs. sDOR.2-6y™ was not related to the child BMI-for-age z-score (r = 0.11, p = 0.39, n = 69). NutriSTEP® was associated with dietary quality and higher ecSI 2.0TM (r = 0.32, p = 0.008, n = 69). No associations between sDOR.2-6y™ and food security or dietary intake were noted. Full article
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Stunting and Underweight among Adolescent Girls of Indigenous Communities in Telangana, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Padmaja Ravula, Kavitha Kasala, Soumitra Pramanik and Aravazhi Selvaraj
Nutrients 2024, 16(5), 731; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16050731 - 3 Mar 2024
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India’s indigenous groups remain vulnerable to malnutrition, despite economic progress, reflecting the reliance on traditional agriculture and the problems of poverty and inadequate education and sanitation. This mixed-methods study analyzed the incidence, causes and determinants of chronic malnutrition, measured through stunting, thinness and [...] Read more.
India’s indigenous groups remain vulnerable to malnutrition, despite economic progress, reflecting the reliance on traditional agriculture and the problems of poverty and inadequate education and sanitation. This mixed-methods study analyzed the incidence, causes and determinants of chronic malnutrition, measured through stunting, thinness and underweight among adolescent indigenous girls in Telangana. Using 2017 data on 695 girls aged 11–18 years from 2542 households, the analysis showed that 13% had normal nutritional status, while 87% were stunted, underweight or thin. Early adolescents (11–14 years) had higher underweight prevalence (24.4%), while late adolescents (15–18 years) showed greater stunting (30%). Regressions identified key influencing factors. Higher education levels of heads of households and the girls themselves alongside household toilet access significantly improved nutritional status and reduced stunting and underweight. The sociocultural emphasis on starchy staple-based diets and early marriage also impacted outcomes. Tackling this crisis requires mainstreaming nutrition across development agendas via comprehensive policies, education, communication and community participation. Further research can guide context-specific solutions. But, evidence-based investments in indigenous education, livelihoods, sanitation and women’s empowerment are the first steps. Nutrition-sensitive development is indispensable for indigenous groups to fully participate in and benefit from India’s progress. Full article
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