by Ella L. Bracci  , Courtney R. Davis  and Karen J. Murphy

Received: 08 May 2024;  Published: 29 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404019

Malnutrition and frailty are preventable and reversible. However, a significant proportion of aged care residents live with malnutrition and frailty which have associated complications such as increased falls, hospitalizations, infections, and decreased quality of life. Nutrition and dietary interventions can prevent these issues, however, there a few interventions conducted in this setting and no consensus on the most utilized interventions to improve health outcomes. In a crude literature search, we identified 65 [...]

by Anthony L. Dellinger  , Lowell Hughes  , Lesma Griffith  , Terry E. Brady  , Abed Alqader Ibrahim  and Melinda K. M. Goddard

Received: 19 July 2024;  Published: 13 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404018

Recent advances in obesity management reflect the integration of pharmacological, surgical, and behavioral interventions, yet sustainable long-term outcomes remain elusive due to high attrition rates, the complexity of protocol compliance – and for some, costs, risks, and serious side effects. This research combined a patented nutraceutical designed to naturally stimulate serotonin, a biologic hunger agonist, to thereby aid in appetite control and facilitate weight loss through ‘Targeted Eating,’ a single, unrestri [...]

by Max G Blackwell  , Stephanie C Brown  and Andrew S Day

Received: 10 July 2024;  Published: 24 October 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404017

We present a case report of an 11-year-old girl diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and managed with maintenance cyclic exclusive enteral nutrition with satisfactory long-term biochemical and symptomatic control.

by Muhammad Asadullah  , Safia Hashim  , Ayesha Anwar  , Muhammad Abdul Rehman  , Nimra Saleem  and Abdum Muneeb

Received: 04 April 2024;  Published: 27 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403016

Breakfast omission can essentially impact daily activities and academic performance, leading to diminished energy, poor concentration, mood disturbances, and potentially lower academic accomplishment. Advancing the significance of a nutritious breakfast and ensuring access to such meals is crucial for physical and cognitive prosperity. Examine the effect of breakfast exclusion on daily activities and insightful achievement in specific people. This study intends to evaluate the potential significance of findings in [...]

by Ian Seels  and Rowena J. Field

Received: 16 May 2024;  Published: 27 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403015

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a multifaceted problem, with many contributors. The assessment of these contributions by clinicians has evolved to include not only the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, but also psychosocial contributions. Nutrition, however, has not been considered as a potential contributor in the same way, despite a significant body of evidence showing that amending one’s diet may significantly reduce pain and inflammation. Historically, when the biomedical model was considered the gold standard [...]

by Mary Beth Arensberg  , Bethan E. Phillips  and Kirk W. Kerr

Received: 20 March 2024;  Published: 10 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403014

Wound prevalence is increasing as the global population ages. Older adults are at risk of wounds from falling and from other medical conditions that contribute to wound development and slowed healing (e.g., diabetes, cancer, chronic infections); they often experience health conditions that necessitate surgery and therefore post-surgical healing. Poor nutrition status, which includes deficiencies in macro- and micronutrients, is recognized as a key contributor to impaired wound healing in older adults. As such, the [...]

by Glauce Kelly Silva do Nascimento  , Tatiane Monteiro dos Santos  , Irene Andressa  , Vivian Machado Benassi  , Nathalia de Andrade Neves  and Marcio Schmiele

Received: 08 May 2024;  Published: 05 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403013

Bread stands out for its versatility and accessibility, appealing to individuals across various ages and social classes. Consequently, it presents an attractive opportunity for incorporating ingredients that offer health benefits to consumers. In this context, the current study aimed to evaluate the technological properties of sandwich bread (specific volume, water activity, moisture, instrumental color, and texture) prepared with a partial substitution (5% w/w) of wheat flour (WF) with purple corn cob flour (PCF) [...]

by Sri Desfita  , Denai Wahyuni  , Yusmarini Yusmarini  , Usman Pato  and Grazyna Budryn

Received: 09 April 2024;  Published: 23 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403012

This systematic review aimed to analyze the in vivo study of the anti-osteoporotic activity of chickpeas. A comprehensive search for English language papers published between January 2013 and December 2023 using the keywords chickpea or Cicer arietinum, anti-osteoporotic activity or anti-osteoporotic effect, chickpeas and anti-osteoporotic activity, Cicer arietinum and antiosteoporotic activity and their synonyms yielded 3566 results from PubMed, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink and Google Scholar. Articles were screene [...]

by Shanthi Mendis

Received: 28 January 2024;  Published: 16 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403011

Promoting a healthy diet is an effective strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The characteristics of a healthy diet are known. However, an unhealthy diet has become a significant contributor to the global burden of diseases, mainly due to its effect on CVD, diabetes, and cancer. A healthy diet is not accessible and affordable to most people worldwide. Marketing influences food choices and promotes unhealthy diets that contribute to obesity, CVD, diabetes mellitus, and cancer. Governments are respon [...]

by Maria Lúcia dos Santos  , Ana Cristina Monteiro  , Andréa Nascimento  , Sívia Barbosa  , Artur Delgado  and Patrícia Zamberlan

Received: 11 April 2024;  Published: 17 July 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403010

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by fragile skin that blisters and tears easily, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Depending on the specific genetic mutations and the proteins involved, EB can be classified into several subtypes whose molecular complexity is compounded by the variability in mutation types (missense, nonsense, insertions, deletions), their locations within the genes, and the resultant effects on protein function. This systematic review aimed to identi [...]