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Prev Chronic Dis ; 21: E17, 2024 Mar 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38512779

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Introduction: Because limited data exist about factors related to sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake among younger children, we investigated factors associated with SSB intake among US children aged 1 to 5 years. Methods: We examined SSB intake (0, 1-3, or ≥4 times/week) by using data from the 2021 National Survey of Children's Health. We performed a multinomial logistic regression to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aORs) for select sociodemographic and household factors associated with moderate (1-3 times/week) and high (≥4 times/week) SSB intake. Results: Overall, 36% of children consumed SSBs 1 to 3 times/week and 21% consumed 4 or more times/week. Both moderate and high SSB intake were associated with child's age, child's race and ethnicity, highest caregiver education level, household income, primary household language, and frequency of family meals. For example, children who lived in households with caregiver education level of high school graduate or less were significantly more likely to have moderate (aOR, 2.06) and high (aOR, 2.81) SSB intake than those who lived in households with caregiver education level of college degree or higher. High SSB intake was also associated with marginal household food sufficiency, nonmetropolitan statistical area status, and receipt of government food benefits. Conclusion: Several sociodemographic and household factors were significantly associated with SSB intake among children aged 1 to 5 years. Public health initiatives designed to address SSB intake among young children in various settings including pediatric health care, early care and education, and the child's home could consider key associated factors.


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Bebidas , Bebidas Adoçadas com Açúcar , Criança , Humanos , Estados Unidos , Pré-Escolar , Etnicidade , Alimentos
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Clin Exp Dent Res ; 10(2): e869, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38433287

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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the color change of computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture teeth and conventional acrylic teeth after immersion in three staining beverages (coffee, red tea, and cola) for a day, 7 days, and 30 days. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Group 1: Conventional acrylic teeth (n = 32). Group 2: Milled CAD/CAM teeth out of PMMA disc (n = 32). The specimens of each material were further divided into four subgroups: (1) Control group, distilled water (n = 16). (2) Red tea solution (n = 16). (3) Coffee solution (n = 16). (4) Cola (n = 16). The color change ( ∆ E $\unicode{x02206}E$ ) was assessed using a spectrophotometer at four time points: at the baseline (t0 ), on the 1st day (t1 ), on the 7th day (t2 ), and the 30th day (t3 ) of immersion. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied, followed by performing independent samples t test, one-way analysis of variance and post-hoc Tukey tests to compare the color change values at different time points. RESULTS: The mean score of NBS values of the coffee solution indicates perceivable color change at the end of the 30th day in the conventional acrylic teeth group. It was 0.843 ± 0.395 at t1 , then increased to 1.017 ± 0.477 at t2 and to 2.259 ± 1.059 at t3 . There is a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) in color change values between both tooth types at the end of the 30th day of immersion in red tea solution and a statistically significant difference at the end of the 7th day (p < 0.05) and the 30th day (p < 0.05) of immersion in coffee solution. CONCLUSIONS: CAD/CAM PMMA teeth are more color stable than conventional acrylic teeth after 30 days of immersion in coffee and red tea solution.


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Café , Polimetil Metacrilato , Bebidas , Desenho Assistido por Computador , Coloração e Rotulagem , Dentaduras , Chá
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J Burn Care Res ; 45(2): 273-276, 2024 Mar 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38437619

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Unhoused patients are an overrepresented group in burn injury, and are a uniquely vulnerable population. Current research focuses on the consequences of homelessness on burn outcomes, with little known about the specific circumstances and behaviors leading to burn injury that may represent specific targets for injury prevention efforts. The burn registry at an urban regional burn center was queried for burn admissions in unhoused adults from 2019 to 2022. Registry data pulled included demographics, urine toxicology, mechanism of injury, and injury subjective history. Subjective injury history was reviewed to determine more specific injury circumstances and activities during which accidental burns occurred. Demographic and mechanistic trends in burn admissions were explored via descriptive statistics. Among 254 admissions for burns from the unhoused community, 58.1% of patients were positive for stimulants on admission. Among accidental injuries (69.7%), common circumstances included preparing food or beverages, cooking or using methamphetamine, smoking cannabis or tobacco, bonfires, and candles. A specific common circumstance was lighting a cigarette while handling accelerants (6.7%). Interventions for stimulant abuse, as well as outreach efforts to educate unhoused patients about situational awareness, safe handling of accelerants, safe smoking practices, and safe cooking practices, may be effective tools in reducing burn admissions in this vulnerable population.


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Lesões Acidentais , Queimaduras , Adulto , Humanos , Queimaduras/epidemiologia , Queimaduras/prevenção & controle , Fumar , Bebidas , Unidades de Queimados
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Am J Dent ; 37(1): 19-23, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38458978

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PURPOSE: To evaluate and compare changes on the surface roughness of conventional and colored compomers used in pediatric dentistry caused by beverages frequently consumed by children. METHODS: 176 conventional and colored compomer discs were prepared. The discs were divided into four equal subgroups and incubated in different beverages: distilled water, milk, fruit juice, and cola. The surface roughness of the samples was measured and recorded on Days 1, 7, 14, 21, and 28. The data obtained were statistically analyzed. RESULTS: In distilled water and milk, the surface roughness of the conventional compomer was higher than the colored compomer after Day 7 (P< 0.05). In fruit juice and cola, the surface roughness of conventional and colored compomers was similar at all timepoints (P< 0.05). There was a significant difference between discs incubated in distilled water and milk, on Days 21 and 28 (P< 0.05). The colored compomer showed the highest roughness in cola on Day 1, whereas the conventional compomer showed the highest roughness in milk on Day 21. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Cola caused the highest surface roughness on the surface of colored compomers, whereas milk caused the highest surface roughness on conventional compomers.


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Compômeros , Resinas Compostas , Criança , Humanos , Bebidas , Água , Propriedades de Superfície , Teste de Materiais , Cimentos de Ionômeros de Vidro
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BMC Public Health ; 24(1): 739, 2024 Mar 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38454414

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BACKGROUND: The influence of food advertising on food preferences and consumption could also contribute to the socio-economic inequalities among Spanish children in terms of eating habits and childhood obesity. Although the main food advertising channel targeted at children in Spain is television, available studies estimate exposure indirectly by combining content data with audience data. The aim of this study was therefore to describe the frequency of exposure to television advertising of unhealthy foods and drinks, measured directly, among Spanish children and adolescents, and analyse its socio-economic inequalities. METHODS: Observational study of television advertising impacts in a sample of 1590 children aged 4 to 16 years drawn from a consumer panel representative of the Spanish population in this age group, over the course of a full week of broadcasting in February 2022. The sample was obtained through stratified random sampling by Autonomous Region, with quotas being set by reference to socio-demographic variables. Exposure was measured with an audiometer, and the nutrient content of the food and drink advertised was analysed using the nutrient profile of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. We used the Chi-squared test to analyse possible differences in advertising coverage by socio-economic level. RESULTS: The participants saw a weekly mean of 82.4 food and drink commercials, 67.4 of which were for unhealthy products (81.8%), mostly outside the child-protection time slot. On average, low-social class participants received 94.4% more impacts from unhealthy food and drink advertising than did high-class participants (99.9 vs. 51.4 respectively). The mean advertising coverage of unhealthy foods and drinks was 71.6% higher in low-class than in high-class participants (10.9% vs. 18.7%; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: Spanish children and adolescents received an average of 10 impacts per day from television spots for unhealthy foods and drinks. The exposure of low-class children is double that of high-class children, a finding compatible with the high prevalence of childhood obesity in Spain and the related socio-economic inequalities. To protect Spanish minors from the harmful effects of food advertising and reduce the related social health inequalities would require the implementation of a 24:00 watershed for unhealthy food advertising on television.


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Publicidade , Obesidade Pediátrica , Adolescente , Criança , Humanos , Bebidas , Alimentos , Indústria Alimentícia , Obesidade Pediátrica/epidemiologia , Obesidade Pediátrica/prevenção & controle , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Espanha/epidemiologia , Televisão , Pré-Escolar
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Georgian Med News ; (346): 135-139, 2024 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38501637

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Рurроse - to evaluate the influence of aging, beverages, and mouthwash solutions on the microstructural and color stability of three CAD/CAM ceramic materials. In total, 87 specimens (7×5×1.5 mm) were prepared from 3 CAD/CAM ceramic groups, Lithium Disilicate glass ceramic (IPS e.max CAD), Extra translucent zirconia (VITA YZ), and Resin Nanoceramic (Cerasmart 270). All the materials were A2 or equivalent shades. After hydrothermal aging in distilled water at 5 C to 55 C for (10.000 cycles). The samples were randomly allocated into 3 groups (n=27) and immersion (staining) for one week in 3 different solutions coffee, green tea, and chlorhexidine. The baseline measurements of ceramic discs were recorded for color change and 2 samples of each group sent for SEM (microstructure) images before aging and staining. The second measurement was recorded after 10000 thermocycling and immersion in staining agents for 7 days. Statistical analysis were performed with an independent Kruskal-wallis test . The significant level was set at P≤0.05. ∆E values for lithium Disilicate after immersion in coffee, green tea and chlorhexidine gluconate were 3.167, 1.847 and 2.022, respectively. corresponding ∆E values for VITA XT were 3.438, 4.201 and 2.267. meanwhile Cerasmart shows more sensitivity for staining than LD and VITA of 4.454, 2.926 and 2.933. Within limitation of this study lithium disilicate showed the best color stability with values less than perception threshold. VITA and Cerasmart show higher sensitivity for staining with VITA more affected by green tea (Higher than clinically accepted threshold) and Cerasmart more affected by coffee (higher than clinically accepted threshold).


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Café , Antissépticos Bucais , Teste de Materiais , Bebidas , Chá , Cerâmica/química , Porcelana Dentária , Propriedades de Superfície
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J Ethnobiol Ethnomed ; 20(1): 36, 2024 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38491512

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BACKGROUND: It has been a long-standing tradition of using herbal tea for preventive and therapeutic healthcare in Hong Kong and South China and Five Flowers Tea is one of the most popular herbal teas. Based on the principle of traditional Chinese medicine, the pharmacological functions are to clear heat and dispel dampness in the body. Heat and dampness are thought to contribute to a range of health problems, especially during the hot and humid season in South China and Hong Kong. The most prevalent herbs in the formula contain bioactive compounds including flavonoids, alkaloids and terpenoids, which have a wide range of pharmacological properties including anti-inflammation, antivirus, antidiarrhoea, antibacteria, and antioxidation. However, with the composition varies widely, the ethnopharmacological benefits described may not be delivered uniformly. This study is to provide a comprehensive analysis on the composition of the Five Flowers Tea sold in Hong Kong and investigate the rationale behind the selection of herbs used in the formula. This study also provides information on the variation and quality of the Five Flowers Tea in the market. METHODS: Thirty-three Five Flowers Tea samples were collected from various locations in Hong Kong. The size, texture, colour and organoleptic properties were documented. Macroscopic and molecular authentication methods were employed to identify the individual components. RESULTS: Macroscopic identification revealed there were 23 herbs belonging to 18 plant families. The most prevalent herb was Bombax ceiba L., followed by Chrysanthemum morifolium. Ten adulterants and the existence of insect Lasioderma serricorne were confirmed by DNA barcoding techniques. CONCLUSION: This study employed a comprehensive approach to authenticate the herbs in Five Flowers Tea samples collected from various locations in Hong Kong. Macroscopic and molecular methods were used to identify the herbs and adulterants. The findings revealed the varied composition in Five Flowers Tea and the occurrence of adulterants in some samples. This shows that quality assurance of Five Flowers Tea is essential for the effective use of this popular folk medicine.


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Chás de Ervas , Etnofarmacologia , Hong Kong , China , Bebidas , Flores , Chá
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Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol ; 17(3): e012145, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38440895

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BACKGROUND: An association between sweetened beverages and several cardiometabolic diseases has been reported, but their association with atrial fibrillation (AF) is unclear. We aimed to investigate the associations between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), artificially sweetened beverages (ASB), and pure fruit juice (PJ) and risk of consumption with AF risk and further evaluate whether genetic susceptibility modifies these associations. METHODS: A total of 201 856 participants who were free of baseline AF, had genetic data available, and completed a 24-hour diet questionnaire were included. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS: During a median follow-up of 9.9 years, 9362 incident AF cases were documented. Compared with nonconsumers, individuals who consumed >2 L/wk of SSB or ASB had an increased risk of AF (HR, 1.10 [95% CI, 1.01-1.20] and HR, 1.20 [95% CI, 1.10-1.31]) in the multivariable-adjusted model. A negative association was observed between the consumption of ≤1 L/wk of PJ and the risk of AF (HR, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.87-0.97]). The highest HRs (95% CIs) of AF were observed for participants at high genetic risk who consumed >2 L/wk of ASB (HR, 3.51 [95% CI, 2.94-4.19]), and the lowest HR were observed for those at low genetic risk who consumed ≤1 L/wk of PJ (HR, 0.77 [95% CI, 0.65-0.92]). No significant interactions were observed between the consumption of SSB, ASB, or PJ and genetic predisposition to AF. CONCLUSIONS: Consumption of SSB and ASB at >2 L/wk was associated with an increased risk for AF. PJ consumption ≤1 L/wk was associated with a modestly lower risk for AF. The association between sweetened beverages and AF risk persisted after adjustment for genetic susceptibility to AF. This study does not demonstrate that consumption of SSB and ASB alters AF risk but rather that the consumption of SSB and ASB may predict AF risk beyond traditional risk factors.


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Fibrilação Atrial , Bebidas Adoçadas com Açúcar , Humanos , Bebidas Adoçadas com Açúcar/efeitos adversos , Edulcorantes/efeitos adversos , Bebidas/efeitos adversos , Bebidas/análise , Estudos Prospectivos , Fibrilação Atrial/diagnóstico , Fibrilação Atrial/epidemiologia , Fibrilação Atrial/genética , Predisposição Genética para Doença
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Trials ; 25(1): 167, 2024 Mar 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38443989

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BACKGROUND: Fluoridation of public water systems is known as a safe and effective strategy for preventing dental caries based on evidence from non-randomized studies. Yet 110 million Americans do not have access to a fluoridated public water system and many others do not drink tap water. This article describes the study protocol for the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) of fluoridated water that assesses its potential dental caries preventive efficacy when delivered in bottles. METHODS: waterBEST is a phase 2b proof-of-concept, randomized, quadruple-masked, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial designed to estimate the potential efficacy of fluoridated versus non-fluoridated bottled water to prevent dental caries incidence in the first 4 years of life. Two hundred children living in eastern North Carolina, USA, and aged 2-6 months at screening are being allocated at random in a 1:1 ratio to receive fluoridated (0.7 mg/L F) or non-fluoridated bottled water sourced from two local public water systems. Throughout the 3.5-year intervention, study water is delivered monthly in 5-gallon bottles to each child's home with instructions to use it whenever the child consumes water as a beverage or in food preparation. Parents are interviewed quarterly to monitor children's water consumption and health. At annual visits, the presence of dental caries is evaluated with a dental screening examination. Clippings from fingernails and toenails are collected to quantify fluoride content as a biomarker of total fluoride intake. The primary endpoint is the number of primary tooth surfaces decayed, missing, or filled due to dental caries measured by the study dentist near the time of the child's fourth birthday. Tooth decay is assessed at the threshold of macroscopic enamel loss. For the primary aim, a least-squares, generalized linear model will estimate efficacy and its one-tailed, upper 80% confidence limit. DISCUSSION: waterBEST is the first evaluation of a randomized intervention of fluoridated drinking water in bottles to prevent dental caries in the primary dentition. This innovative method of delivering fluoridated water has the potential to prevent early childhood caries in a large segment of the US population that currently does not benefit from fluoridated public water. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04893681. Registered on March 2022. Last update posted on 10 October 2023. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04893681?cond=Dental%20Caries%20in%20Children&term=fluoride&locStr=North%20Carolina,%20USA&country=United%20States&state=North%20Carolina&distance=50&rank=1.


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Cárie Dentária , Água Potável , Fluoretos , Pré-Escolar , Humanos , Bebidas , Ensaios Clínicos Fase II como Assunto , Cárie Dentária/diagnóstico , Cárie Dentária/prevenção & controle , Fluoretos/uso terapêutico , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como Assunto , Dente Decíduo , Lactente
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 6919, 2024 03 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38519527

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In order to tackle the global increase in overweight and obesity prevalence, several nutrient profiling systems have been developed; among others, Food Compass Score (FCS) has been designed to encompass multiple domains of food healthfulness. However, environmental sustainability of healthy diets is another crucial dimension which should not be overlooked in the context of human health. The aim of the present study is to assess the association between healthiness and environmental sustainability of food items, using the FCS and Agribalyse databases, respectively. A total of 806 matching food items were identified, grouped in 12 food categories; within each category, differences in median Z-scores between FCS and Single Environmental Footprint (EF) Score were assessed. While Fruits, Legumes and Nuts, Mixed foods, Meat Poultry and Eggs (MPE), Savory and Sweets, and Vegetables showed statistically significant differences (all p < 0.001), Beverages (p = 0.361), Dairy (p = 0.092), Fats and Oils (p = 0.594), Grains (p = 0.436), Sauce and Condiments (p = 0.093), and Seafood (p = 0.241) had similar Food Compass and Single EF Z-scores distributions. These findings underscore a relevant lack of difference between healthfulness and environmental impact of some prominent food categories, such as Grains and Seafood. Therefore, we suggest matching nutrient profiling systems with adequate environmental sustainability indices.


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Dieta Saudável , Dieta , Humanos , Verduras , Frutas , Bebidas
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BMC Geriatr ; 24(1): 244, 2024 Mar 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38468213

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BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia is a progressive disease with age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. No study has investigated the association between healthy beverage index (HBI) and sarcopenia in older adults. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the association between HBI and sarcopenia in Iranian older adults. METHODS: In the present case-control study, 80 sarcopenic and 80 non-sarcopenic participants matched in sex were included. Body composition was measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Handgrip strength (HGS), skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and gait speed were utilized to confirm sarcopenia. Also, a food frequency questionnaire was used to evaluate food intake. HBI score was calculated based on ten sub-components of the total beverages. Moreover, logistic regression was applied to assess the association between HBI and sarcopenia. RESULTS: In the crude model, we observed no significant association between HBI and the odds of sarcopenia. Still, after adjusting the confounders, the odds of developing sarcopenia decreased significantly in the second and last tertiles (T) (T2- odds ratio (OR) = 0.04, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.01-0.25 and T3- OR = 0.10, 95% CI: 0.01-0.60). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicated that HBI is inversely related to the chance of sarcopenia. Therefore, to reduce the odds of sarcopenia, it is recommended to consume healthy drinks such as fruit juices and milk.


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Sarcopenia , Idoso , Humanos , Bebidas , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Força da Mão , Irã (Geográfico)/epidemiologia , Músculo Esquelético , Sarcopenia/diagnóstico , Sarcopenia/epidemiologia
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Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf ; 23(2): e13315, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38462817

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The widespread occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in the food chain has gained substantial recognition as a pressing concern, highlighting the inevitability of human exposure through ingestion of foodborne MPs, coupled with the release of MPs from plastic packaging. However, there are notable disparities in the reported numbers of MPs in foods and beverages, warranting a thorough investigation into the factors contributing to these discrepancies. Table salt is one of the major sources of MPs, and there was an approximately hundred-fold difference between the reviewed studies that reported the highest and lowest number of MPs. In addition, more noticeable discrepancies were discovered between studies on MPs released from teabags. One study reported that approximately 15 billion MPs were released into a cup of tea from a single teabag, whereas another research paper found only approximately 106.3 ± 14.6 MP/teabag after brewing. This comprehensive review focuses on the inconsistencies observed across studies examining MPs, shedding light on the plausible factors underlying these variations. Furthermore, the review outlines areas in analytical procedures that require enhancement and offers recommendations to promote accuracy and standardization in future research efforts, such as employing analytical methods capable of confirming the presence of MPs, using appropriate filter sizes, considering representative sample sizes when extrapolation is involved, and so on. By pinpointing the detection processes leading to the inconsistent results observed in MP studies, this comparative analysis will contribute to the development of reliable analytic methods for understanding the extent of microplastic contamination in the human food chain.


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Microplásticos , Plásticos , Humanos , Alimentos , Bebidas , Cloreto de Sódio na Dieta
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Nutrients ; 16(5)2024 Feb 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38474778

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Globally, the high consumption levels of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and their effect on health have drawn significant attention. This study aimed to identify the consumption patterns of SSBs among children in rural areas of Guangzhou, China, and explore their association with undernutrition. A total of 1864 children aged 9-17 years old were included in this study. Demographics, lifestyle behaviors, and anthropometric and dietary information were collected. Factor analysis was used to identify patterns of SSBs, while nutritional status was assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI). Latent class analysis was used to establish dietary preference models. Log-binomial regression analysis was used to analyze the association between SSBs consumption patterns and undernutrition. The undernutrition prevalence in children was 14.54-19.94% in boys and 9.07% in girls. Three SSB consumption patterns were identified, including the plant protein pattern, dairy-containing pattern, and coffee pattern. Both medium-high (Q3) and the highest (Q4) scores in the dairy-containing pattern were positively associated with the risk of undernutrition, especially in boys. Furthermore, the highest scores in the plant protein pattern and coffee pattern were positively associated with the risk of undernutrition in children aged 9-10 years old. The dairy-containing pattern was a risk factor for undernutrition in children, especially for boys; the plant protein patterns and coffee patterns were risk factors for undernutrition in children aged 9-10 years old. The findings of the study can provide scientific evidence and policy recommendations for improving children's health conditions.


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Desnutrição , Bebidas Adoçadas com Açúcar , Masculino , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Adolescente , Bebidas Adoçadas com Açúcar/análise , Bebidas/análise , Estudos Transversais , Café , Proteínas de Plantas
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Nutrients ; 16(5)2024 Mar 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38474858

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Beverages are an important part of the diet, but their environmental impact has been scarcely assessed. The aim of this study was to assess how changes in beverage consumption over a one-year period can impact the environmental sustainability of the diet. This is a one-year longitudinal study of 55-75-year-old participants with metabolic syndrome (n = 1122) within the frame of the PREDIMED-Plus study. Food and beverage intake were assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire and a validated beverage-specific questionnaire. The Agribalyse® 3.0.1 database was used to calculate environmental impact parameters such as greenhouse gas emission, energy, water, and land use. A sustainability beverage score was created by considering the evaluated environmental markers. A higher beverage sustainability score was obtained when decreasing the consumption of bottled water, natural and packed fruit juice, milk, and drinkable dairy, soups and broths, sorbets and jellies, soft drinks, tea without sugar, beer (with and without alcohol), and wine, as well as when increasing the consumption of tap water and coffee with milk and without sugar. Beverage consumption should be considered when assessing the environmental impact of a diet. Trial registration: ISRCTN, ISRCTN89898870. Registered 5 September 2013.


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Água Potável , Síndrome Metabólica , Adulto , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Animais , Estudos Longitudinais , Ingestão de Energia , Bebidas , Leite , Açúcares
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Niger J Clin Pract ; 27(3): 394-400, 2024 Mar 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38528362

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BACKGROUND: As there is evidence showing the effects of alcohol on the surface properties of composite resins, it is of great importance to understand the effects of commonly consumed beverages on the discoloration of composite restorations in people who consume alcohol. AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in the color and translucency of composite resins immersed in different beverages after exposure to alcohol. METHODS: Disk-shaped samples from each composite resin (Filtek Z250 (Z250), Clearfil Majesty Esthetic (CME), and Esthelite Bulk Fill Flow (EBF), were prepared (n = 60) and randomly divided into two groups (exposed or unexposed to alcohol). The samples were immersed in distilled water, black tea, and coffee. The color parameter (∆E00) and translucency parameter (∆TP) were calculated after 24 h, 1 week, and 3 weeks. Four-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc analysis were used for the statistical analysis (α = 0.05). RESULTS: Alcohol significantly increased the discoloration of Z250 and EBF in black tea. The discoloration of CME was not affected by alcohol exposure. Z250 and EBF showed clinically unacceptable discoloration (ΔE00 > 2.25) after immersion in black tea and coffee, whereas CME showed clinically unacceptable discoloration after immersion in black tea. Black tea caused the greatest color change in all composite materials regardless of alcohol exposure. EBF showed the lowest ΔTP values (∆TP = -1.82) at 3 weeks of immersion in black tea. CONCLUSIONS: The effect of alcohol on discoloration depended on the composite type used. The translucency of bulk-fill flowable composite decreased with alcohol exposure.


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Bebidas , Café , Humanos , Café/efeitos adversos , Chá , Resinas Compostas , Etanol , Teste de Materiais , Propriedades de Superfície , Materiais Dentários
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 262(Pt 2): 130214, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38367781

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Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris has been gaining attention due to its unique thermo-acidophilic properties and being associated with the deterioration of pasteurized beverages. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of chitosan with various molecular weights (MWs) (164, 85, 29.2, and 7.1 kDa) and concentrations (0-100 µg/mL) against A. acidoterrestris and its effect on guaiacol production. Various chitosan MWs were co-incubated for 7 days, and the bacterial growth, guaiacol, and vanillic acid contents during storage were determined. The chitosans performed antibacterial effects against A. acidoterrestris. Further, 164 kDa chitosan showed excellent results in controlling the growth and guaiacol formation in A. acidoterrestris. These findings demonstrated the efficacy of chitosan antibacterial activity against A. acidoterrestris and mitigating the guaiacol formation. Chitosan's antibacterial properties are attributed to the elimination of cells and suppression of guaiacol production. This study introduces a new approach for reducing A. acidoterrestris contamination in fruit juices, with potential product quality and safety advantages.


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Alicyclobacillus , Quitosana , Citrus sinensis , Sucos de Frutas e Vegetais , Quitosana/farmacologia , Peso Molecular , Bebidas/análise , Guaiacol , Antibacterianos/farmacologia
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Nat Food ; 5(2): 95, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38365910
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J Environ Manage ; 354: 120353, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38377756

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Waste beverages are utilized as resources in various valuable, albeit energy-consuming, waste-to-energy processes. There is a growing need for alternative cost-effective methods to harness their potential. This study explored the feasibility of employing waste beverages as feedstock for the counterpart component of a TiO2-based composite photocatalyst. Several commonly available carbonated soft drinks from the Japanese market have been investigated to achieve this goal. The investigation revealed that a mild hydrothermal treatment condition could transform all examined beverages into carbonaceous materials suitable for fabricating a core-shell structure with TiO2, resulting in a remarkably efficient visible light active photocatalyst. Notably, a pH-adjusted photocatalyst derived from Coca Cola® exhibited superior visible light photodegradability toward dye molecules and enhanced bactericidal efficacy compared to the counterpart derived from pure sucrose. The heightened visible light photocatalytic activity can be attributed to the distinctive carboxy-rich surface functional groups, based on the findings of experimental analyses and density functional theory calculations. The bidentate-type bonding of these groups with TiO2 induces a modified interfacial bond structure that facilitates the efficient transfer of photoexcited carriers. This study presents a novel avenue for the effective utilization and recycling of waste beverages, and adds value under environmentally benign conditions.


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Carbono , Nanoestruturas , Luz , Nanoestruturas/química , Antibacterianos , Bebidas
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J Food Sci ; 89(3): 1755-1772, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38328957

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Cold-pressed sugarcane juice (SCJ) is a beverage rich in vitamins, carbohydrates, and antioxidants. Various sterilization methods impact fruit juice's appearance, nutrients, and flavor. Hence, this study aims to assess how different sterilization techniques affect the flavor, appearance, and nutritional value of SCJ. Freshly prepared SCJs were subjected to two sterilization methods: pasteurization (referred to as PTG) and autoclaving (referred to as HTHP). The pasteurization process was carried out at 63°C for 30 min, whereas the HTHP process was applied at 115°C for 30 min. The appearances, Brix value, colors, sugar, organic acid content, and aromatic compounds were determined. The Brix and pH values of the juice show little variation across different heat treatments. The color index of PTG was similar to that of the control group, whereas the L* value of HTHP increased about 21%, resulting in a significant color change. The glucose and fructose contents of HTHP were 7.03 and 5.41 mg/mL, which were much higher than those of PTG (3.26 and 2.33 mg/mL) and control group (3.33 and 2.48 mg/mL). A total of 77 aromatic compounds were identified in the SCJ after various heat treatments. Among them, pentanoic acid, octanal, and ß-damascenone were the most abundant substances contributing to the overall flavor in the control group, PTG, and HTHP. Pasteurization preserved the original flavor of the juice, whereas autoclaving triggered the Maillard reaction, forming pyrazine and furan-like compounds that altered the SCJ's flavor. In conclusion, pasteurization retained SCJ's original characteristics, whereas HTHP induces changes in nutrition and imparts a distinct flavor.


Assuntos
Saccharum , Paladar , Esterilização , Pasteurização/métodos , Bebidas/análise , Carboidratos
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Food Chem ; 444: 138655, 2024 Jun 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38330612

RESUMO

In this study, we addressed the limited water solubility of curcumin by utilizing epigallocatechin-3-gallate to form nanoparticles through self-assembly. The resulting particles, ranging from 100 to 150 nm, exhibited a redshift in the UV-visible spectrum, from 425 nm to 435 nm, indicative of potential π-π stacking. Molecular docking experiments supported this finding. Curcumin loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate showed exceptional dispersibility in aqueous solutions, with 90.92 % remaining after 60 days. The electrostatic screening effect arises from the charge carried by epigallocatechin-3-gallate on the nanoparticles, leading to enhanced retention of curcumin under different pH, temperature, and ionic strength conditions. Furthermore, epigallocatechin-3-gallate can interact with other hydrophobic polyphenols, improving their dispersibility and stability in aqueous systems. Applying this principle, a palatable beverage was formulated by combining turmeric extract and green tea. The nanoparticles encapsulated with epigallocatechin-3-gallate show potential for improving the applicability of curcumin in aqueous food systems.


Assuntos
Catequina , Catequina/análogos & derivados , Curcumina , Nanopartículas , Curcumina/química , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Bebidas , Catequina/química , Nanopartículas/química , Água
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