International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2020

  • Adjustments Needed for the Use of Nutri-Score in the Netherlands: Lack of Selectivity and Conformity with Dutch Dietary Guidelines in Four Product Groups

    Charlotte van Tongeren, Léon Jansen

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 33-42
    Received: Feb. 28, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 17, 2020
    Published: Apr. 13, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnfs.20200902.11
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    Abstract: Objective: The study investigates the applicability of Nutri-Score in the Netherlands, by comparing Nutri-Score with Dutch Choices criteria and Dutch dietary guidelines in different product groups. Design: For products within the product groups Cheese, Ready meals, Soups and Meal sauces, nutritional data from three large national retailers was coll... Show More
  • Identifying Physicians’ and Nurses’ Nutrition Knowledge Using Validated Instruments: A Systematic Narrative Review

    Jamie Zeldman, Jeanette Mary Andrade

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 43-53
    Received: Mar. 10, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 26, 2020
    Published: Apr. 13, 2020
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    Abstract: Physicians and nurses, who are knowledgeable in nutrition, improve patients’ health outcomes. However, limited information is provided about the areas of nutrition they are knowledgeable in. This review sought to identify physicians’ and nurses’ nutrition knowledge through validated instruments. A systematic narrative review of the literature was c... Show More
  • Relevance of Calcium and Vitamin D in Supporting Bone Health: An Expert Panel Recommendation in Indonesia

    Saptawati Bardosono, Andon Hestiantoro, Andri Maruli Tua Lubis, Siti Setiati, Ani Retno Prijanti, Purwantyastuti, Luciana Sutanto, Maria Regina Rachmawati, Sheryl Tan

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 54-62
    Received: Aug. 22, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 23, 2020
    Published: May 14, 2020
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    Abstract: Osteoporosis is a bone health related condition that weakens the bones, making individuals fragile and prone to breaks. Nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone health. Calcium helps in building and maintaining bone mass while vitamin D aids in the absorption and utilization of calcium. According to WHO, 28.8% men and 32.3% wo... Show More
  • Estimation of L-lysine Requirement by Indicator Amino Acid Oxidation Method Using Random Effects Model

    Kohsuke Hayamizu, Keisuke Matsumoto, Nobuo Izumo, Makoto Nakano

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 63-68
    Received: Apr. 07, 2020
    Accepted: Apr. 22, 2020
    Published: May 14, 2020
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    Abstract: In recent years, it has been suggested that the method for determining the requirements for indispensable (essential) amino acids be changed from the nitrogen balance method to the tracer methods. In particular, the indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) method has been implemented. Although the requirements for indispensable amino acids have been r... Show More