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J Nutr, Aug 2011

SYNOPSES OF ARTICLES THIS MONTH

1. In Scotland, 34.5% are severely deficient in vitamin D, a risk factor for cancer and cardiovascular, metabolic, infectious, and autoimmune diseases as well as bone weakness. - In regions with low UVB exposure, dietary and supplement intake may be much more important than previously thought and consideration should be given to increasing the current recommended dietary allowance.

2. AFTER developing chronic disease, Americans pay better attention to what they eat - Large health disparities exist in the U.S. across ethnic and socioeconomic status groups. Using nationally representative data, we tested whether American patients with diet-related chronic diseases had higher diet quality than nonpatients. We also tested whether nutrition knowledge and beliefs (NKB) and food label (FL) use were associated with the observed differences. U.S. adults with diet-related chronic diseases reported somewhat higher diet quality than nonpatients, especially among those patients with good NKB and use of FL.

3. An Italian diet (vs. Greek, DASH, and US food pyramid) is best to avoid all types of stroke - Main characteristics are high intakes of 6 typical Mediterranean foods (pasta; typical Mediterranean vegetables such as raw tomatoes, leafy vegetables, onion, and garlic, salad, and fruiting vegetables; fruit; legumes; olive oil; and fish); low intakes of 4 non-Mediterranean foods (soft drinks, butter, red meat, and potatoes); and also alcohol. Ischemic stroke risk reduced 63%, hemorrhagic stroke reduced risk 49%. [Note study sent out recently show serum vitamin C level is inversely related to stroke risk).

4. Spices have lots of health benefits - The incorporation of black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, oregono, paprika, rosemary, and turmeric, into the diet may help normalize postprandial insulin and Triglycerides and enhance antioxidant defenses.

5. Lutein reduces cholesterol and oxidized LDL - These data suggest that lutein exerts potent antioxidant and antiinflammatory effects in aortic tissue that may protect against development of atherosclerosis in guinea pigs.

6. Reducing Glycemic Index rather than Glycemic Load seems most important for weight loss - A vegan diet as a guide to food choices is especially beneficial for weight loss. Here's an explanation of Glycemic Load and Glycemic Index of foods. For every point decrease in GI, subjects lost 0.2 kg (0.44 lb).

7. Whey protein supplements (that have more BCAAs) rather than soy provide slimmer waist and lower weight, compared to the same calorie intake from carbs.

8. Energy-dense, nutrient-poor diet causes osteoporosis in women - Areal bone mineral density (BMD) at the lumbar spine and total hip and total body bone mineral content (BMC) were measured in Australian women aged 18–65 y.

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