Browsing Faculty of Medicine by Journals "Food & Nutrition Research (FNR)"
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Animal versus plant-based protein and risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and prospective cohor t studies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives: To systematically review the evidence on the effect of replacing the intake of animal protein with plant protein on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) and their intermediate risk ... -
Biotin: a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin with key roles in metabolism and are found in most foods at low concentrations. Symptomatic biotin deficiency is rare, and few studies have investigated biotin requirements in relation ... -
Cereals and cereal products - a scoping review for nordic nutrition recommendations 2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Cereals and cereal products have traditionally been staple foods in many countries including in the Nordics and Baltics. Cereals can be consumed with their entire grain kernel and are then referred to as whole grains or ... -
Dietary fiber and growth, iron status and bowel function in children 0–5 years old: a systematic review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: While dietary fiber intake is low in many children, the current trend to plant-based diets is associated with higher fiber intake in children raised on these diets. As older reports indicate that diets providing ... -
Folate – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Folate is an essential micronutrient for normal development and metabolic function, and folate deficiency is associated with an increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, mental dysfuntion and negative pregnancy ... -
Intake of vitamin B12 in relation to vitamin B12 status in groups susceptible to deficiency: a systematic review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objective: To systematically review the evidence for whether habitual or different levels of experimental intake of vitamin B12 from diet and supplements is sufficient to ensure adequate B12 status in groups most susceptible ... -
Legume consumption in adults and risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives: This study aimed to systematically review the evidence for associations between consumption of legumes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D) and their risk factors among healthy adults. Methods: ... -
Legumes and pulses - a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Consumption of legumes and pulses is associated with various health outcomes. Therefore, when updating the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR), summarizing the best available evidence on key health outcomes regarded as ... -
Nuts and seeds consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and their risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives: We aimed to systematically review studies and evaluate the strength of the evidence on nuts/seeds consumption and cardiometabolic diseases and their risk factors among adults. Methods: A protocol was ... -
Pantothenic acid – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Pantothenic acid, also referred to as vitamin B5, is a water-soluble vitamin that has essential functions in the body as a component of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein (ACP). It is widely distributed in animal ... -
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) – A scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Only a few studies have explored relationships between thiamine intake and function, and a few studies have examined the effects of supplements on various clinical or biochemical outcomes. None of these studies, however, ... -
Vitamin B6: a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Pyridoxal 5´-phosphate (PLP) is the main form of vitamin B6 in animal tissue and functions as a coenzyme for more than 160 different enzymatic reactions in the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and ... -
White meat consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives: The aim was to systematically review the associations among white meat consumption, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods: Databases MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register ... -
Zinc - a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Zinc is essential for several biological processes including those critical for the immune system, DNA synthesis, cell division, and growth. Zinc is involved in the pathophysiology of chronic diseases and protects proteins ...