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2. Validation of actigraphy sleep metrics in children aged 8 to 16 years: considerations for device type, placement and algorithms
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Meredith-Jones, K. A., Haszard, J. J., Graham-DeMello, A., Campbell, A., Stewart, T., Galland, B. C., Cox, A., Kennedy, G., Duncan, S., and Taylor, R. W.
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- 2024
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3. Household food insecurity and associations with energy, nutrient intake, and sociodemographic characteristics in young New Zealand children
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Jupiterwala, R., primary, Conlon, C., additional, Beck, K., additional, Taylor, R., additional, Heath, A-L., additional, Haszard, J., additional, Katiforis, I., additional, Paul, R., additional, Brown, K., additional, Casale, M., additional, Jones, E., additional, Wei, A., additional, Fangupo, L., additional, Bruckner, B., additional, Pulu, V., additional, Healy, M., additional, and von Hurst, P., additional
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- 2024
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4. Micronutrient intake from complementary foods of Asian New Zealand infants
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Hall, C., primary, Conlon, C., additional, Haszard, J., additional, Taylor, R., additional, Beck, K., additional, von Hurst, P., additional, Te Morenga, L., additional, and Heath, A-L., additional
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- 2024
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5. Parent-reported offering of allergen foods to infants during complementary feeding: an observational study
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Medemblik, J., primary, Conlon, C., additional, Haszard, J., additional, Heath, A-L., additional, Taylor, R., additional, von Hurst, P., additional, Beck, K., additional, Te Morenga, L., additional, and Daniels, L., additional
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- 2024
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6. Validating an electronic snacking questionnaire among New Zealand adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes – feasibility study
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Styles, S., primary, Haszard, J., additional, Rose, S., additional, Barea, A., additional, and Wheeler, B., additional
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- 2024
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7. The cost of baby-led vs. parent-led approaches to introducing complementary foods in New Zealand
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Bacchus, S., Taylor, R. W., Fleming, E. A., Haszard, J. J., Fangupo, L., Daniels, L., and Heath, A.-L. M.
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Infants ,Food/cooking/nutrition ,Health - Abstract
Baby-led approaches to complementary feeding promote intake of family foods rather than infant specific foods, from the start of the complementary feeding period, which advocates suggest should be less expensive. However, this has never been formally examined. We recently completed a 2-year randomised controlled trial comparing baby-led (BLISS) and traditional spoon-feeding (Control) approaches to complementary feeding in 206 infants. Perceived expense was assessed at infant 7, 8, 9 and 12 months of age. The actual cost of intake (food offered, consumed and left over) was calculated from 3-day weighed diet records at 7 and 12 months of age. BLISS was perceived as less expensive than traditional feeding (P = 0.002), but comparisons of actual costs showed only small differences in total daily cost for food offered (NZ$0.20 and NZ$0.10 at 7 and 12 months, respectively), consumed (NZ$0.30, NZ$0.20) or left over (NZ$0.10, NZ$0.20). Baby-led approaches are not cheaper for families than traditional spoon-feeding., Author(s): S. Bacchus [sup.1], R. W. Taylor [sup.2], E. A. Fleming [sup.1], J. J. Haszard [sup.3], L. Fangupo [sup.1], L. Daniels [sup.1], A.-L. M. Heath [sup.1] Author Affiliations: (1) Department [...]
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- 2020
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8. P005 Decolonizing measures of sleep and wellbeing to assess the outcomes of a MĀORI-led sleep intervention in Aotearoa whānau (New Zealand families).
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Fangupo, L, primary, Haszard, J, additional, Ellison-Collins, T, additional, Russell-Camp, T, additional, Taylor, R, additional, Richards, R, additional, and Camp, J, additional
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- 2023
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9. Do differences in compositional time use explain ethnic variation in the prevalence of obesity in children? Analyses using 24-hour accelerometry
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Taylor, R. W., Haszard, J. J., Farmer, V. L., Richards, R., Te Morenga, L., Meredith-Jones, K., and Mann, J. I.
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- 2020
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10. P042 Actigraphy-derived sleep characteristics of healthy children who benefit the most from a sleep extension protocol
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Galland, B, primary, Haszard, J, additional, Morrison, S, additional, Jackson, R, additional, Meredith-Jones, K, additional, Elder, D, additional, Beebe, D, additional, and Taylor, R, additional
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- 2022
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11. Acute effect of fructose intake from sugar-sweetened beverages on plasma uric acid: a randomised controlled trial
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Carran, E L, White, S J, Reynolds, A N, Haszard, J J, and Venn, B J
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- 2016
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12. Estimating free and added sugar intakes in New Zealand
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Kibblewhite, R, primary, Nettleton, A, primary, McLean, R, primary, Haszard, J, primary, Fleming, E, primary, Kruimer, D, primary, and Te Morenga, Lisa, primary
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- 2020
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13. Do differences in compositional time use explain ethnic variation in the prevalence of obesity in children? Analyses using 24-hour accelerometry
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Taylor, R. W., primary, Haszard, J. J., additional, Farmer, V. L., additional, Richards, R., additional, Te Morenga, L., additional, Meredith-Jones, K., additional, and Mann, J. I., additional
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- 2019
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14. 0267 SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING AND LOW SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
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Harding, R, primary, Schaughency, E, additional, Haszard, J, additional, and Galland, B, additional
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- 2017
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15. Vitamin B 12 status is lower in oral contraceptive pill users compared to non-users
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Cocker, J., primary, Haszard, J., additional, O'Leary, F., additional, Fayet-Moore, F., additional, McArthur, J., additional, and Samman, S., additional
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- 2016
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16. Suitability of vitamin D supplements to improve psychological wellbeing over winter
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Polak, M., primary, Conner, T., additional, Haszard, J., additional, Reeder, A., additional, Harper, M., additional, and Houghton, L., additional
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- 2014
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17. Vitamin B12 status is lower in oral contraceptive pill users compared to non-users
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Cocker, J., Haszard, J., O'Leary, F., Fayet-Moore, F., McArthur, J., and Samman, S.
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- 2016
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18. Parental feeding practices are related to children's diet and weight
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Haszard, J., primary, Williams, S., additional, Skidmore, P., additional, Dawson, A., additional, Brown, D., additional, and Taylor, R., additional
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- 2012
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19. Motivation for healthy lifestyles and weight status in a large sample of 4–8-year-old children: The MInT study
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Taylor, R., primary, Hargreaves, E., additional, Meredith-Jones, K., additional, Brown, D., additional, Cox, A., additional, Treacy, L., additional, Dawson, A., additional, Haszard, J., additional, and Williams, S., additional
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- 2012
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20. Motivational interviewing for screening and feedback and encouraging lifestyle changes to reduce relative weight in 4-8 year old children: design of the MInT study
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Taylor Barry J, Rose Elaine A, Cox Adell, Haszard Jill, Dawson Anna M, Brown Deirdre, Taylor Rachael W, Meredith-Jones Kim, Treacy Lee, Ross Jim, and William Sheila M
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Abstract Background Because parental recognition of overweight in young children is poor, we need to determine how best to inform parents that their child is overweight in a way that enhances their acceptance and supports motivation for positive change. This study will assess 1) whether weight feedback delivered using motivational interviewing increases parental acceptance of their child's weight status and enhances motivation for behaviour change, and 2) whether a family-based individualised lifestyle intervention, delivered primarily by a MInT mentor with limited support from "expert" consultants in psychology, nutrition and physical activity, can improve weight outcomes after 12 and 24 months in young overweight children, compared with usual care. Methods/Design 1500 children aged 4-8 years will be screened for overweight (height, weight, waist, blood pressure, body composition). Parents will complete questionnaires on feeding practices, physical activity, diet, parenting, motivation for healthy lifestyles, and demographics. Parents of children classified as overweight (BMI ≥ CDC 85th) will receive feedback about the results using Motivational interviewing or Usual care. Parental responses to feedback will be assessed two weeks later and participants will be invited into the intervention. Additional baseline measurements (accelerometry, diet, quality of life, child behaviour) will be collected and families will be randomised to Tailored package or Usual care. Parents in the Usual care condition will meet once with an advisor who will offer general advice regarding healthy eating and activity. Parents in the Tailored package condition will attend a single session with an "expert team" (MInT mentor, dietitian, physical activity advisor, clinical psychologist) to identify current challenges for the family, develop tailored goals for change, and plan behavioural strategies that best suit each family. The mentor will continue to provide support to the family via telephone and in-person consultations, decreasing in frequency over the two-year intervention. Outcome measures will be obtained at baseline, 12 and 24 months. Discussion This trial offers a unique opportunity to identify effective ways of providing feedback to parents about their child's weight status and to assess the efficacy of a supportive, individualised early intervention to improve weight outcomes in young children. Trial registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12609000749202
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- 2010
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21. The Effect of Prebedtime Behaviors on Sleep Duration and Quality in Children: Protocol for a Randomized Crossover Trial.
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Jackson R, Gu C, Haszard J, Meredith-Jones K, Galland B, Camp J, Brown D, and Taylor R
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- Adolescent, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Child Behavior physiology, Child Behavior psychology, Cross-Over Studies, Exercise, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality
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Background: It is recommended that children should avoid eating dinner, being physically active, or using screens in the hour before bed to ensure good sleep health. However, the evidence base behind these guidelines is weak and limited to cross-sectional studies using questionnaires., Objective: The aim of this randomized crossover trial was to use objective measures to experimentally determine whether recommendations to improve sleep by banning electronic media, physical activity, or food intake in the hour before bed, impact sleep quantity and quality in the youth., Methods: After a baseline week to assess usual behavior, 72 children (10-14.9 years old) will be randomized to four conditions, which are (1) avoid all 3 behaviors, (2) use screens for at least 30 minutes, (3) be physically active for at least 30 minutes, and (4) eat a large meal, during the hour before bed on days 5 to 7 of weeks 2 to 5. Families can choose which days of the week they undertake the intervention, but they must be the same days for each intervention week. Guidance on how to undertake each intervention will be provided. Interventions will only be undertaken during the school term to avoid known changes in sleep during school holidays. Intervention adherence and shuteye latency (time from getting into bed until attempting sleep) will be measured by wearable and stationary PatrolEyes video cameras (StuntCams). Sleep (total sleep time, sleep onset, and wake after sleep onset) will be measured using actigraphy (baseline, days 5 to 7 of each intervention week). Mixed effects regression models with a random effect for participants will be used to estimate mean differences (95% CI) for conditions 2 to 4 compared with condition 1., Results: Recruitment started in March 2024, and is anticipated to finish in April 2025. Following data analysis, we expect that results will be available later in 2026., Conclusions: Using objective measures, we will be able to establish if causal relationships exist between prebedtime behaviors and sleep in children. Such information is critical to ensure appropriate and achievable sleep guidelines., Trial Registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12624000206527; https://tinyurl.com/3kcjmfnj., International Registered Report Identifier (irrid): DERR1-10.2196/63692., (©Rosie Jackson, Chao Gu, Jillian Haszard, Kim Meredith-Jones, Barbara Galland, Justine Camp, Deirdre Brown, Rachael Taylor. Originally published in JMIR Research Protocols (https://www.researchprotocols.org), 20.08.2024.)
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- 2024
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22. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation alters cough sensitivity depending on stimulation parameters: potential implications for aspiration risk.
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Ng KB, Guiu Hernandez E, Haszard J, Macrae P, Huckabee ML, and Cakmak YO
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Background: Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is considered a safe and promising tool for limb rehabilitation after stroke, but its effect on cough has never been studied. It is known that the ear and larynx share vagal afferent pathways, suggesting that stimulating the ear with taVNS might have effects on cough sensitivity. The specific stimulation parameters used can influence outcomes., Objective: To investigate the effect of various stimulation parameters on change in cough sensitivity, compared to the reference parameter of 25 Hz stimulation at the left concha (most commonly-used parameter for stroke rehabilitation). Design, setting, and participants: Randomized, single-blind, active-controlled, eight-period cross-over design conducted March to August 2022 at a New Zealand research laboratory with 16 healthy participants., Interventions: All participants underwent eight stimulation conditions which varied by stimulation side (right ear, left ear), zone (ear canal, concha), and frequency (25 Hz, 80 Hz). Main outcome measures: Change in natural and suppressed cough threshold (from baseline to after 10 min of stimulation) assessed using a citric acid cough reflex test., Results: When compared to the reference parameter of 25 Hz stimulation at the left concha, there was a reduction in natural cough threshold of -0.16 mol/L for 80 Hz stimulation at the left canal ( p = 0.004), indicating increased sensitivity. For the outcome measure of suppressed cough threshold, there was no significant effect of any of the stimulation conditions compared to the active reference., Conclusion: Since stroke patients often have cough hyposensitivity with resulting high risk of silent aspiration, using 80 Hz taVNS at the left canal may be a better choice for future stroke rehabilitation studies than the commonly used 25 Hz taVNS at the left concha. Treatment parameters should be manipulated in future sham-controlled trials to maximize any potential treatment effect of taVNS in modulating cough sensitivity., Clinical Trial Registration: ACTRN12623000128695., Competing Interests: YC has numerous patents on wearables, including auricular stimulators and he is a shareholder at Stoparkinson LLC. The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers, at the time of submission. This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision., (Copyright © 2024 Ng, Guiu Hernandez, Haszard, Macrae, Huckabee and Cakmak.)
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- 2024
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23. Adherence to Infant Feeding Guidelines in the First Foods New Zealand Study.
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Brown KJ, Beck KL, von Hurst P, Heath AL, Taylor R, Haszard J, Daniels L, Te Morenga L, McArthur J, Paul R, Jones E, Katiforis I, Rowan M, Casale M, McLean N, Cox A, Fleming E, Bruckner B, Jupiterwala R, Wei A, and Conlon C
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- Female, Humans, Infant, Diet, Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, New Zealand, Multicenter Studies as Topic, Observational Studies as Topic, Breast Feeding, Infant Food
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Infant feeding guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to support optimal infant health, growth, and development, and exploring adherence to guidelines is a useful way of assessing diet quality. The aim of this study was to determine adherence to the recently updated Ministry of Health "Healthy Eating Guidelines for New Zealand Babies and Toddlers (0-2 years old)". Data were obtained from First Foods New Zealand, a multicentre observational study of 625 infants aged 7.0-10.0 months. Caregivers completed two 24-h diet recalls and a demographic and feeding questionnaire. Nearly all caregivers (97.9%) initiated breastfeeding, 37.8% exclusively breastfed to around six months of age, and 66.2% were currently breastfeeding (mean age 8.4 months). Most caregivers met recommendations for solid food introduction, including appropriate age (75.4%), iron-rich foods (88.3%), puréed textures (80.3%), and spoon-feeding (74.1%). Infants consumed vegetables (63.2%) and fruit (53.9%) more frequently than grain foods (49.5%), milk and milk products (38.6%), and meat and protein-rich foods (31.8%). Most caregivers avoided inappropriate beverages (93.9%) and adding salt (76.5%) and sugar (90.6%). Our findings indicated that while most infants met the recommendations for the introduction of appropriate solid foods, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding could be improved, indicating that New Zealand families may need more support.
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- 2023
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24. Effect of divergent continuous glucose monitoring technologies on glycaemic control in type 1 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
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Elbalshy M, Haszard J, Smith H, Kuroko S, Galland B, Oliver N, Shah V, de Bock MI, and Wheeler BJ
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- Blood Glucose analysis, Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring methods, Glycated Hemoglobin analysis, Glycemic Control, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents therapeutic use, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Technology, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 drug therapy
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Aims: We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) assessing separately and together the effect of the three distinct categories of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems (adjunctive, non-adjunctive and intermittently-scanned CGM [isCGM]), compared with traditional capillary glucose monitoring, on HbA1c and CGM metrics., Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane Central register of clinical trials were searched. Inclusion criteria were as follows: randomised controlled trials; participants with type 1 diabetes of any age and insulin regimen; investigating CGM and isCGM compared with traditional capillary glucose monitoring; and reporting glycaemic outcomes of HbA1c and/or time-in-range (TIR). Glycaemic outcomes were extracted post-intervention and expressed as mean differences and 95%CIs between treatment and comparator groups. Results were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Rob2 tool., Results: This systematic review was conducted between January and April 2021; it included 22 RCTs (15 adjunctive, 5 non-adjunctive, and 2 isCGM)). The overall analysis of the pooled three categories showed a statistically significant absolute improvement in HbA1c percentage points (mean difference (95% CI): -0.22% [-0.31 to -0.14], I
2 = 79%) for intervention compared with comparator and was strongest for adjunctive CGM (-0.26% [-0.36, -0.16]). Overall TIR (absolute change) increased by 5.4% (3.5 to 7.2), I2 = 71% for CGM intervention compared with comparator and was strongest with non-adjunctive CGM (6.0% [2.3, 9.7])., Conclusions: For individuals with T1D, use of CGM was beneficial for impacting glycaemic outcomes including HbA1c, TIR and time-below-range (TBR). Glycaemic improvement appeared greater for TIR for newer non-adjunctive CGM technology., (© 2022 The Authors. Diabetic Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Diabetes UK.)- Published
- 2022
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25. Metabolic and Blood Pressure Effects of Consuming Two Kiwifruit Daily for 7 Weeks: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
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Monro J, Lubransky A, Mishra S, Haszard J, and Venn B
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- Blood Glucose metabolism, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Fructose, Fruit metabolism, Glucose, Humans, Insulin, Triglycerides, Uric Acid, Actinidia, Carbonated Water
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Background: Eating two kiwifruit before breakfast by equi-carbohydrate partial exchange of cereal has been associated with lower postprandial glucose and insulin, but it increases the intake of fruit sugar. We assessed the effects of kiwifruit ingestion at breakfast over 7 weeks on metabolic and physiologic factors. Method: Forty-three healthy Asian participants were randomised to ingest 500 mL of carbonated water (control) or 500 mL of carbonated water plus two kiwifruit (intervention), before breakfast. Three-day weighed diet records were taken before and at week 4 during the intervention. Overnight fasting blood samples were taken at baseline and week 7. Forty-two participants completed the study (n = 22 control, n = 20 intervention). Results: The kiwifruit group consumed more fructose, vitamin C, vitamin E, and carbohydrates as a percentage of energy compared with the control group (p < 0.01). There was no evidence of between-group changes in metabolic outcomes at the end of the intervention, with the following mean (95% confidence interval) differences in fasting blood samples: glucose 0.09 (−0.06, 0.24) mmol/L; insulin −1.6 (−3.5, 0.3) μU/mL; uric acid −13 (−30, 4) μmol/L; triglycerides −0.10 (−0.22, 0.03) mmol/L; and total cholesterol −0.05 (−0.24, 0.14) mmol/L. There was a −2.7 (−5.5, 0.0) mmHg difference in systolic blood pressure for the intervention group compared with the control group. Conclusion: Eating two kiwifruit as part of breakfast increased fruit consumption and intake of antioxidant nutrients without a change in fasting insulin. There was a difference in systolic blood pressure and no adverse fructose-associated increases in uric acid, triglycerides, or total cholesterol. This simple intervention may provide health benefits to other demographic groups.
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- 2022
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26. Investigating the moderators and mediators of an effective sleep intervention in the Prevention of Overweight in Infancy (POI) randomized controlled trial: Exploratory analyses.
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Fangupo L, Haszard J, Galland B, Taylor B, Heath AL, Healey D, Meredith-Jones K, Sayers R, Hatch B, and Taylor R
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- Body Mass Index, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Parents, Sleep, Overweight, Pediatric Obesity prevention & control
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The Prevention of Overweight in Infancy (POI) sleep intervention halved obesity risk at 2 years of age. However, the intervention mechanisms are unclear. Consequently, the objective of the current work was to use exploratory analyses to investigate potential moderators and mediators of the sleep intervention on obesity outcomes at age 2 years. Data were collected between 2009 and 2012. The effect of demographic and study design variables on body mass index z-score (BMI z-score) and obesity was compared in moderator subgroups at 2 years of age (n = 683, 85%). Mediating effects of child and parent-household variables assessed whether the sleep intervention resulted in meaningful changes in the mediating variable (defined as changes which were statistically significant [p < .05] or where the effect size was ≥0.15 SD), followed by assessing relationships with obesity outcomes. The sleep intervention appeared most effective in children in higher deprivation areas (effect on BMI z-score -0.25 [-0.53, 0.04], effect on obesity odds ratio [OR] 0.43 [0.16, 1.13]), and with mothers of non-European, non-Māori ethnicity (effect on BMI z-score -0.27 [-0.73, 0.20], effect on obesity OR 0.13 [95% confidence interval 0.01, 1.11]). This suggested moderation by deprivation and ethnicity. Aspects of sleep improved meaningfully in children after intervention but did not significantly relate to obesity outcomes, and other outcomes were not meaningfully affected by the sleep intervention. Thus, mediation was not indicated. Overall, the POI sleep intervention improved obesity outcomes at 2 years, and the current work identified some potential moderators, but no mediators., (© 2022 The Authors. Clinical Obesity published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of World Obesity Federation.)
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- 2022
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27. A Sample of Female Adolescent Self-Identified Vegetarians in New Zealand Consume Less Protein and Saturated Fat, but More Fiber than Their Omnivorous Peers.
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Peddie M, Scott T, Ranasinghe C, Fleming E, Webster K, Brown R, Houghton L, and Haszard J
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- Adolescent, Cross-Sectional Studies, Dietary Fiber, Female, Humans, New Zealand, Diet, Vegetarian, Vegetarians
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This study aimed to describe the intake and food sources of macronutrients in vegetarian and non-vegetarian adolescent females. Cross-sectional data was collected between February and September 2019. Adolescent females, aged 15 to 18 years old, were recruited throughout New Zealand. Intakes were assessed via two 24-h diet recalls, adjusted to represent usual intake using the multiple source method. Of the 254 participants, 38 self-identified as vegetarian. Vegetarians had similar carbohydrate and fat intakes compared to non-vegetarians; however, their protein intakes were 2.1% kJ lower (95% confidence interval (CI) -3.0 to -1.1%). Vegetarians also consumed 1.1% kJ less saturated fat (95% CI -2.1 to -0.1%), 1.3% kJ (95% CI 0.7 to 1.9) more polyunsaturated fat, and 5 g/day (95% CI 1.8 to 8.0) more fiber than non-vegetarians. When consumed, bread-based dishes and discretionary foods were the highest sources of energy, fat, and carbohydrate in both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. This suggests that some adolescents, including vegetarians, were obtaining high amounts of fat and carbohydrate from food groups associated with poorer dietary quality. We recommend further research to assess how the changing food environment is influencing vegetarian eating patterns and their associations with health outcomes in the wider population.
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- 2022
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28. Can sleep questionnaires predict adenotonsillectomy outcome for children with sleep disordered breathing?
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Patel D, Haszard J, Kee R, Smith L, Maessen S, Schaughency E, Galland BC, and Dawes PJ
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- Adenoidectomy, Child, Humans, Quality of Life, Reproducibility of Results, Sleep, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sleep Apnea Syndromes diagnosis, Sleep Apnea Syndromes surgery, Tonsillectomy
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Introduction: Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the main cause of childhood sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and adenotonsillectomy (TA) the most common treatment. Polysomnography (PSG) for diagnosing SDB is often difficult to obtain with Otolaryngologists usually relying on history and examination when recommending TA. Questionnaires assessing quality of life (QoL) may assist the Otolaryngologists decision making., Aims: To explore changes in QoL tools following TA for SDB in children aged 3 to 15 with the aim of identifying whether the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) or Obstructive Sleep Apnoea -18 (OSA-18) is a better predictor of outcome following TA., Methods: QoL was assessed using OSA-18, PSQ and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ (PedsQL™). Four groups were recruited from three research databases, those with: SDB, recurrent tonsillitis (RT), SDB and RT, or no disease (controls). Children either received TA or underwent observation. QoL questionnaires were administered at recruitment and 3 months later. Test-retest reliability was assessed using Bland-Altman plots. Pre-intervention scores were plotted against changes in scores, with pre-established cut-offs and cut-offs indicated by control group variability., Results: There were 120 children, 25 had no intervention, and 19 were controls. All questionnaires showed test-retest reliability over time. Using the distribution of scores from the control group we estimated the 95th percentile to redefine the cut-off for OSA-18 (reduced from 60 to 46) and PSQ (unchanged from 0.33). Higher pre-operative scores predicted greater reduction following TA, with OSA-18 the most consistent predictor of QoL change. The PSQ classified 86.8% of children undergoing TA above the 0.33 cut-off; whereas OSA-18 classified 73.7% above the 46 cut-off. Of these, 71.2% and 87.5% showed improvement after TA, respectively. Using the 95% confidence interval for change in the control group to identify a 'meaningful' change in score, children with OSA-18 scores >46 had a 93% chance of a meaningful improvement, whereas PSQ scores >0.33 were associated with an 80% chance of a meaningful improvement., Conclusions: OSA-18 is a better predictor of improved QoL than PSQ for TA in children with SDB. We propose a new cut off score (>46) for OSA-18. This may assist Otolaryngologists' decision making when assessing a child with SDB., (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- 2022
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29. Sleep-in to stay well: addressing school start times for the health and wellbeing of teens in Aotearoa.
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Barber C, Hetrick S, Edmonds L, Taylor R, Alansari M, Oldehaver J, Signal L, Haszard J, and Galland B
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- Humans, Adolescent, Time Factors, New Zealand, Sleep, Schools, Sleep Deprivation prevention & control, Sleep Deprivation psychology, Students psychology
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The under-acknowledged malleability of secondary school start times may be a lever towards addressing poor sleep, particularly the sleep deprivation that many adolescents living in Aotearoa New Zealand experience on a daily basis. Scrutinising morning school start times has not been prioritised in terms of a logical, modifiable way to counteract sleep deprivation in adolescents in Aotearoa. Importantly, later start times align with adolescents' natural sleep-wake biology that shifts at puberty to favour later bedtimes, meaning they naturally need to wake later in the morning. In this viewpoint we argue that a later school start time (no earlier than 9:45 am) every day for senior secondary school students is an attractive, non-stigmatising approach to address adolescent sleep. Increased sleep also has the potential to favourably impact multiple areas of adolescents' health and wellbeing, as well as school success. In fact, we argue that later school start times are a public health imperative to address the sleep and mental health issues faced by youth in Aotearoa today., Competing Interests: Nil, (© PMA.)
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- 2022
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30. Who We Seek and What We Eat? Sources of Food Choice Inspirations and Their Associations with Adult Dietary Patterns before and during the COVID-19 Lockdown in New Zealand.
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Roy R, de Castro TG, Haszard J, Egli V, Te Morenga L, Teunissen L, Decorte P, Cuykx I, De Backer C, and Gerritsen S
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- Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Humans, New Zealand epidemiology, Quarantine, Surveys and Questionnaires, COVID-19 epidemiology, Choice Behavior, Diet, Feeding Behavior, SARS-CoV-2, Social Behavior
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Research shows the shaping of food choices often occurs at home, with the family widely recognised as significant in food decisions. However, in this digital age, our eating habits and decision-making processes are also determined by smartphone apps, celebrity chefs, and social media. The 'COVID Kai Survey' online questionnaire assessed cooking and shopping behaviours among New Zealanders during the 2020 COVID-19 'lockdown' using a cross-sectional study design. This paper examines how sources of food choice inspirations (cooking-related advice and the reasons for recipe selection) are related to dietary patterns before and during the lockdown. Of the 2977 participants, those influenced by nutrition and health experts (50.9% before; 53.9% during the lockdown) scored higher for the healthy dietary pattern. Participants influenced by family and friends (35% before; 29% during the lockdown) had significantly higher scores for the healthy and the meat dietary patterns, whereas participants influenced by celebrity cooks (3.8% before; 5.2% during the lockdown) had significantly higher scores in the meat dietary pattern. There was no evidence that associations differed before and during the lockdown. The lockdown was related to modified food choice inspiration sources, notably an increase in 'comforting' recipes as a reason for recipe selection (75.8%), associated with higher scoring in the unhealthy dietary pattern during the lockdown. The lockdown in New Zealand saw an average decrease in nutritional quality of diets in the 'COVID Kai Survey', which could be partly explained by changes in food choice inspiration sources.
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31. Effect of Wholegrain Flour Particle Size in Bread on Glycaemic and Insulinaemic Response among People with Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Crossover Trial.
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Mete E, Haszard J, Perry T, Oey I, Mann J, and Te Morenga L
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- Aged, Cross-Over Studies, Female, Glucose Intolerance, Humans, Male, Meals, Middle Aged, Particle Size, Postprandial Period, Risk Factors, Blood Glucose analysis, Bread, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 etiology, Flour, Insulin blood, Whole Grains
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Wholegrain flour produced by roller-milling is predominantly comprised of fine particles, while stoneground flour tends to have a comparatively smaller proportion of fine particles. Differences in flour particle size distribution can affect postprandial glycaemia in people with type 2 diabetes and postprandial insulinaemia in people with and without type 2 diabetes. No prior studies have investigated the effect of wholegrain flour particle size distribution on glycaemic or insulinaemic response among people with impaired glucose tolerance or risk factors for type 2 diabetes. In a randomised crossover study, we tested the 180-min acute glycaemic and insulinaemic responses to three wholegrain breads differing in flour particle size and milling method: (1) fine roller-milled flour, (2) fine stoneground flour, and (3) coarse stoneground flour. Participants ( n = 23) were males and females with risk factors for type 2 diabetes (age 55-75 y, BMI >28 kg/m
2 , completing less than 150 min moderate to vigorous intensity activity per week). Each test meal provided 50 g available carbohydrate, and test foods were matched for energy and macronutrients. There was no significant difference in blood glucose iAUC (incremental area under the curve) between the coarse stoneground flour bread and the fine stoneground flour bread (mean difference -20.8 (95% CI: -51.5, 10.0) mmol·min/L) and between the coarse stoneground flour bread and the fine roller-milled flour bread (mean difference -23.3 (95% CI: -57.6, 11.0) mmol·min/L). The mean difference in insulin iAUC for fine stoneground flour bread compared with the fine roller-milled flour bread was -6.9% (95% CI: -20.5%, 9.2%) and compared with the coarse stoneground flour bread was 9.9% (95% CI: -2.6%, 23.9%). There was no evidence of an effect of flour particle size on postprandial glycaemia and insulinaemia among older people with risk factors for type 2 diabetes, most of whom were normoglycaemic.- Published
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32. Age- and sex-specific visceral fat reference cutoffs and their association with cardio-metabolic risk.
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Meredith-Jones K, Taylor R, Brown R, Cooke R, Vlietstra L, Manning P, Poulton R, and Haszard J
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- Absorptiometry, Photon, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Reference Values, Risk Factors, Whole Body Imaging, Young Adult, Heart Disease Risk Factors, Intra-Abdominal Fat diagnostic imaging
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Background: Although excess visceral fat (VAT) is associated with numerous cardio-metabolic risk factors, measurement of this fat depot has historically been difficult. Recent dual X-ray absorptiometry approaches have provided an accessible estimate of VAT that has shown acceptable validity against gold standard methods. The aims of this study were to (i) evaluate DXA measured VAT as a predictor of elevated blood lipids and blood pressure and (ii) calculate thresholds associated with these cardio-metabolic risk factors., Subjects/methods: The sample comprised 1482 adults (56.4% women) aged 18-66 years. Total body scans were performed using a GE Lunar Prodigy, and VAT analyses were enabled through Corescan software (v 16.0). Blood pressure and blood lipids were measured by standard procedures. Regression models assessed how VAT mass was associated with each cardio-metabolic risk factor compared to other body composition measures. Measures of sensitivity and specificity were used to determine age- and sex-specific cut points for VAT mass associated with high cardio-metabolic risk., Results: Similar to waist circumference, VAT mass was a strong predictor of cardio-metabolic risk especially in men over age 40. Four cut-offs for VAT mass were proposed, above which the cardio-metabolic risk increased: 700 g in women <40 yrs; 800 g in women 40+ yrs; 1000g in men <40 yrs; and 1200 g in men 40+ yrs. In general, these cut-offs discriminated well between those with high and low cardio-metabolic risk., Conclusions: In both sexes, DXA measured VAT was associated with traditional cardio-metabolic risk factors, particularly high blood pressure in those 40+ yrs and low HDL < 40 yrs. These reference values provide a simple, accessible method to assess cardio-metabolic risk in adults.
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33. Sleep and Sensory Processing in Infants and Toddlers: A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study.
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Appleyard K, Schaughency E, Taylor B, Sayers R, Haszard J, Lawrence J, Taylor R, and Galland B
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- Child, Child, Preschool, Cross-Sectional Studies, Humans, Infant, Longitudinal Studies, Perception, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Cognition, Sensation Disorders, Sleep
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Importance: Typically developing children who are sensitive to sensory stimulation appear to have more sleep difficulties than children with average sensory sensitivities; however, at what age sleep difficulties emerge and whether they extend to children outside of sleep clinics are unclear., Objective: To investigate cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between sleep and sensory processing in typically developing infants and toddlers., Design: Observational; cross-sectional and longitudinal., Setting: Community., Participants: Children (N = 160) enrolled in a larger four-armed randomized controlled trial of overweight prevention in infancy (40 randomly selected from each arm)., Outcomes and Measures: Parent-reported sleep patterns at ages 6 mo, 1 yr, 2 yr, and 2.5 yr. Sensory Processing Measure-Preschool questionnaire covering five sensory systems and higher level functions: praxis and social participation at age 2.5 yr. Relationships between sleep and sensory variables were analyzed using multiple linear regression models., Results: More problematic sleep at age 2.5 yr was associated with more difficulties in social-relational skills (p < .001), a finding supported by the longitudinal data. Longer settling times were associated with higher vision (p = .036) and touch (p = .028) sensitivities at age 2.5 yr; in the longitudinal data (ages 6 mo-2.5 yr), longer settling times were associated with more sensitive hearing (p = .042)., Conclusions and Relevance: Results support a link between sleep patterns and sensory processing difficulties in toddlers that, in some, can emerge in infancy. Practitioners should be alert to this association in young children presenting with sensory sensitivity or sleep challenges., What This Article Adds: Study findings illustrate that bedtime challenges in typically developing toddlers could be related to sensory processing. A possible way to assist more sensitive children in settling to sleep is to pay attention to visual, tactile, and auditory stimuli that potentially interfere with sleep onset., (Copyright © 2020 by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.)
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- 2020
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34. Relationships between Dietary Patterns and Indices of Arterial Stiffness and Central Arterial Wave Reflection in 9-11-Year-Old Children.
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Saeedi P, Haszard J, Stoner L, Skeaff S, Black KE, Davison B, Harrex H, Meredith-Jones K, Quigg R, Wong JE, and Skidmore PML
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Arterial stiffness is an important marker of vascular damage and a strong predictor of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Given that pathophysiological processes leading to an increased arterial stiffness begin during childhood, the aim of this clustered observational study was to determine the relationship between modifiable factors including dietary patterns and indices of aortic arterial stiffness and wave reflection in 9-11-year-old children. Data collection was conducted between April and December 2015 in 17 primary schools in Dunedin, New Zealand. Dietary data were collected using a previously validated food frequency questionnaire and identified using principal component analysis method. Arterial stiffness (carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity, PWV) and central arterial wave reflection (augmentation index, AIx) were measured using the SphygmoCor XCEL system (Atcor Medical, Sydney, Australia). Complete data for PWV and AIx analyses were available for 389 and 337 children, respectively. The mean age of children was 9.7 ± 0.7 years, 49.0% were girls and 76.0% were classified as "normal weight". The two identified dietary patterns were "Snacks" and "Fruit and Vegetables". Mean PWV and AIx were 5.8 ± 0.8 m/s and -2.1 ± 14.1%, respectively. There were no clinically meaningful relationships between the identified dietary pattern scores and either PWV or AIx in 9-11-year-old children.
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35. Dietary Intake Nutritional Status and Lifestyle of Adolescent Vegetarian and Nonvegetarian Girls in New Zealand (The SuNDiAL Project): Protocol for a Clustered, Cross-Sectional Survey.
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Peddie M, Ranasinghe C, Scott T, Heath AL, Horwath C, Gibson R, Brown R, Houghton L, and Haszard J
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Background: Anecdotally, vegetarian eating patterns seem to be increasing in parallel with growing concerns about environmental sustainability. While this pattern of eating is widely believed to be associated with benefits for the planet and individual health, it may increase the risk of inadequate intakes and nutrient deficiency if not planned carefully. Adolescent girls may be particularly at risk, as they have increased requirements for nutrients such as iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B12 during growth and development., Objective: The objective of the SuNDiAL Project (Survey of Nutrition, Dietary Assessment, and Lifestyles) is to compare the dietary intakes and habits, nutrition status, motivations, attitudes, and physical activity of a sample of vegetarian and nonvegetarian adolescent girls in New Zealand., Methods: A clustered, cross-sectional, nationwide study of adolescents aged 15-18 years was conducted. Secondary schools were recruited throughout New Zealand, and pupils (n=290) were invited to participate in data collection in either the first (February to April) or third (August to October) school term of 2019 (New Zealand schools operate on a 4-term year). Sociodemographic and health information; vegetarian status; dietary habits; and attitudes, motivations, and beliefs regarding food choices were assessed via an online self-administered questionnaire. Dietary intakes were collected via two 24-hour diet recalls on nonconsecutive days and will be adjusted for within-person variation using the Multiple Source Method, to represent usual intakes. Nutrient adequacy will be assessed by the estimated average requirement cut-point method or probability approach as appropriate. Height and weight were measured, and blood and urine samples collected for micronutrient status assessment. Participants wore an accelerometer for 7 days to assess 24-hour activity patterns (time spent asleep, sedentary, or engagement in light-intensity or moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity)., Results: Recruitment and data collection were conducted in 2019. Data are currently being cleaned and analyzed, with publication of the main results anticipated at the end of 2020., Conclusions: The SuNDiAL Project will provide a meaningful and timely description of diet, nutrition status, and motivational factors associated with vegetarianism and identify any risks this pattern of eating may pose for female adolescents. The results of this study will support the development of targeted recommendations and interventions aimed at enhancing the health, growth, and development of adolescent girls., Trial Registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12619000290190; https://tinyurl.com/yaumh278., International Registered Report Identifier (irrid): DERR1-10.2196/17310., (©Meredith Peddie, Chaya Ranasinghe, Tessa Scott, Anne-Louise Heath, Caroline Horwath, Rosalind Gibson, Rachel Brown, Lisa Houghton, Jillian Haszard. Originally published in JMIR Research Protocols (http://www.researchprotocols.org), 27.05.2020.)
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36. Create Our Own Kai: A Randomised Control Trial of a Cooking Intervention with Group Interview Insights into Adolescent Cooking Behaviours.
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Kuroko S, Black K, Chryssidis T, Finigan R, Hann C, Haszard J, Jackson R, Mahn K, Robinson C, Thomson C, Toldi O, Scullion N, and Skidmore P
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- Adolescent, Female, Humans, Male, New Zealand, Surveys and Questionnaires, Cooking methods, Interviews as Topic
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Cooking is frequently associated with a healthier diet, however few youth cooking intervention studies have used control groups or follow-ups. Additionally, although cooking is associated with better mental well-being among adolescents, this has not been examined experimentally. This randomised controlled trial investigated whether a five-day intensive holiday cooking program, followed by six weeks of weekly meal kits with Facebook support groups, affected the cooking-related outcomes, diet quality and mental well-being among adolescents, with a 12-month follow-up. Adolescents aged 12-15 years (intervention: n = 91, 60% female; control: n = 27, 78% female) completed baseline, post-intervention and 12-month follow-up anthropometric measures, and questionnaire measures of mental well-being, diet quality and cooking attitudes, self-efficacy and behaviours. The intervention group's post-intervention outcomes improved significantly more for mental well-being, diet quality, helping make dinner, cooking self-efficacy and positive cooking attitude, however body mass index (BMI) z-scores also increased. Differences were maintained at 12 months for self-efficacy only. Group interviews showed that participants' cooking behaviours were strongly influenced by family factors. Adolescent cooking interventions may have many short-term benefits, however cooking self-efficacy appears most responsive and stable over time. Effects on BMI need further investigation. Family factors influence whether and what adolescents cook post-intervention.
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37. Comparison of Self-Reported Speed of Eating with an Objective Measure of Eating Rate.
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Woodward E, Haszard J, Worsfold A, and Venn B
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- Energy Intake, Female, Humans, Male, Young Adult, Eating physiology, Self Report
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Slow eating may be beneficial in reducing energy intake although there is limited research quantifying eating rate. Perceived speed of eating was self-reported by 78 adults using a standard question "On a scale of 1-5 (very slow-very fast), how fast do you believe you eat?" Timing the completion of meals on three occasions was used to assess objective eating rate. The mean (SD) speeds of eating by self-reported categories were 49 (13.7), 42 (12.2), and 35 (10.5) g/min for fast, medium, and slow eaters, respectively. Within each self-reported category, the range of timed speed of eating resulted in considerable overlap between self-identified 'fast', 'medium' and 'slow' eaters. There was 47.4% agreement (fair) between self-reported speed of eating and the objective measure of eating rate ( = 0.219). Self-reported speed of eating was sufficient at a group level to detect a significant difference (10.9 g/min (95% CI: 2.7, 19.2 g/min, p = 0.009)) between fast and slow; and fast and medium eaters (6.0 g/min (0.5, 11.6 g/min p = 0.033)). The mean difference (95% CI) between slow and medium eaters was 4.9 (-3.4, 12.2) g/min ( p = 0.250). At an individual level, self-report had poor sensitivity. Compared to objectively measured speed of eating, self-reported speed of eating was found to be an unreliable means of assessing an individual's eating rate. There are no standard protocols for assessing speed of eating or eating rate. Establishing such protocols would enable the development of population reference ranges across various demographic groups that may be applicable for public health messages and in clinical management., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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38. Hepcidin and iron: novel findings for elite female rugby Sevens players.
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Smith S, Sims ST, Thorpe H, Baker D, Haszard J, Badenhorst C, and Black KE
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- Adult, Athletes statistics & numerical data, C-Reactive Protein analysis, Female, Ferritins blood, Football statistics & numerical data, Humans, Iron Deficiencies, Longitudinal Studies, Young Adult, Hepcidins blood, Iron blood
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Background: Iron deficiency is a common deficiency disease worldwide with athletes at increased risk., Methods: A proposed new mechanism of exercise-induced iron deficiency in athletes involves the iron-regulatory hormone hepcidin, however, there is limited information on this amongst elite athletes. This study describes iron status in elite female rugby Sevens players., Results: Blood samples were collected at the start and mid-season and analyzed for serum iron, serum ferritin (SF), soluble transferring receptor (sTfR), high sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP) and hepcidin. Of the 17 players 18% were iron deficient (SF<30 µg/L) with 29-35% of players with sub-optimal iron stores at some point during the study (SF<45 µg/L). Serum hepcidin was strongly correlated with SF (r=0.61, P=0.0001)., Conclusions: Some elite female rugby Sevens players have sub-optimal iron stores over the course of a season.
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39. Do young children consistently meet 24-h sleep and activity guidelines? A longitudinal analysis using actigraphy.
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Meredith-Jones K, Galland B, Haszard J, Gray A, Sayers R, Hanna M, Taylor B, and Taylor R
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- Absorptiometry, Photon, Body Composition physiology, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Patient Compliance, Prospective Studies, Actigraphy, Exercise physiology, Sleep physiology
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Background: Existing studies examining adherence to 24-h movement guidelines in young children are mostly cross sectional and have not assessed additional guidelines relating to activity intensity or regularity in sleep patterns. The aims of this study were to determine adherence to full sleep, activity, and sedentary behaviour guidelines from 1-5 years of age, whether adherence tracked over time, and how adherence was related to body composition cross sectionally and prospectively., Subjects/methods: Data were obtained from 547 children who were participants in a randomised controlled trial. At 1, 2, and 5 years of age, children wore Actical accelerometers 24-h a day for 5-7 days, height and weight were measured, and parents completed questionnaires on screen time and restraint (1 and 2 years only). A dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan measured body composition at 5 years of age., Results: Although adherence to general sleep and activity guidelines was high, few children had regular sleep patterns. Adherence to all three guidelines ranged from 12.3 to 41.3% at the different ages, although these estimates decreased to 0.6-9.3% when activity intensity (60 min of energetic play) and sleep regularity (consistent sleep and wake times) were included. Children who met all three guidelines at a given age were more likely to meet all three guidelines at a subsequent age (odds ratio, 95% CI: 2.6, 1.04-6.4 at 1 year and 2.5, 1.1-5.9 at 2 years). However, adherence to meeting all three guidelines at earlier ages was not related to BMI z-score or body composition at age 5, either cross sectionally or prospectively., Conclusions: Strategies to promote adherence to movement guidelines among young children are warranted, particularly to reduce screen time, and encouraging regular sleep patterns.
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40. Cognitive Performance Following Ingestion of Glucose-Fructose Sweeteners That Impart Different Postprandial Glycaemic Responses: A Randomised Control Trial.
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Keesing C, Mills B, Rapsey C, Haszard J, and Venn B
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- Adolescent, Adult, Cross-Over Studies, Fructose administration & dosage, Glucose administration & dosage, Humans, Middle Aged, Sweetening Agents administration & dosage, Young Adult, Blood Glucose, Cognition drug effects, Fructose pharmacology, Glucose pharmacology, Postprandial Period drug effects, Sweetening Agents pharmacology
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We aimed to investigate the isolated effect of glycaemia on cognitive test performance by using beverages sweetened with two different glucose-fructose disaccharides, sucrose and isomaltulose. In a randomised crossover design, 70 healthy adults received a low-glycaemic-index (GI) isomaltulose and sucralose beverage (GI 32) and a high-GI sucrose beverage (GI 65) on two occasions that were separated by two weeks. Following beverage ingestion, declarative memory and immediate word recall were examined at 30, 80 and 130 min. At 140 min, executive function was tested. To confirm that the glycaemic response of the test beverages matched published GI estimates, a subsample ( n = 12) of the cognitive testing population ( n = 70) underwent glycaemic response testing on different test days. A significantly lower value of mean (95% CI) blood glucose concentration incremental area under the curve (iAUC) was found for isomaltulose, in comparison to the blood glucose concentration iAUC value for sucrose, the difference corresponding to -44 mmol/L∙min (-70, -18), p = 0.003. The mean (95% CI) difference in numbers of correct answers or words recalled between beverages at 30, 80 and 130 min were 0.1 (-0.2, 0.5), -0.3 (-0.8, 0.2) and 0.0 (-0.5, 0.5) for declarative memory, and -0.5 (-1.4, 0.3), 0.4 (-0.4, 1.3) and -0.4 (-1.1, 0.4) for immediate free word recall. At 140 min, the mean difference in the trail-making test between beverages was -0.3 sec (-6.9, 6.3). None of these differences were statistically or clinically significant. In summary, cognitive performance was unaffected by different glycaemic responses to beverages during the postprandial period of 140 min.
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41. Response to Effects of Reactiv "Maximum Beta-Hydroxy Beta-Methylbutyrate" on Body Mass and Performance in Elite Male Rugby Players.
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McIntosh ND, Love TD, Haszard JJ, Osborne HR, and Black KE
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- Dietary Supplements, Humans, Male, Valerates, Athletic Performance, Football
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- 2018
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42. Physical activity and inactivity trajectories associated with body composition in pre-schoolers.
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Meredith-Jones K, Haszard J, Moir C, Heath AL, Lawrence J, Galland B, Taylor B, Gray A, Sayers R, and Taylor R
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- Body Mass Index, Child, Preschool, Cohort Studies, Female, Fitness Trackers, Humans, Infant, Male, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Body Composition physiology, Exercise physiology, Sedentary Behavior
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Background/objectives: Early childhood is characterised by rapid development and is a critical period for the establishment of activity behaviours. We aim to examine how physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) track during the first 5 years of life, and to investigate associations between trajectories and body composition at 5 years of age., Subjects/methods: A total of 438 participants (50% male) wore an Actical accelerometer for 5 days at at least two of 1, 2, 3.5 and 5 years of age. Spearman correlation coefficients examined PA tracking from age 1 to 5 and trajectories of PA and SB were estimated using discrete mixture modelling. Regression models tested associations between both PA and SB trajectories and body composition measures., Results: Tracking coefficients for PA ranged from r = 0.31-0.51 across the ages, with similar tracking observed for sedentary behaviour (r = 0.21-0.39). Four distinct trajectory patterns were identified separately for PA and SB: consistently low, consistently high, increasing and decreasing. BMI and waist circumference were not significantly associated with PA trajectories, but those in the consistently high activity group had significantly lower % body fat (95% CI) at age 5 (14.3%; 13.5, 15.2) than those in the consistently low (16.8%; 15.6, 18.2) or increasing (15.7%; 14.7, 16.7) groups (P = 0.017). Sedentary behaviour trajectories were not associated with any of the anthropometric measures at age 5 (P > 0.05)., Conclusions: Physical activity and sedentary behaviour tracking is broadly similar from infancy to early childhood. Children with consistently higher levels of physical activity have reduced body fat at 5 years of age, although differences are relatively small.
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43. Erratum: Estimating Free and Added Sugar Intakes in New Zealand; Nutrients 2017, 9 , 1292.
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Kibblewhite R, Nettleton A, McLean R, Haszard J, Fleming E, Kruimer D, and Te Morenga L
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44. Precision of DXA-Derived Visceral Fat Measurements in a Large Sample of Adults of Varying Body Size.
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Meredith-Jones K, Haszard J, Stanger N, and Taylor R
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Data Collection, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Body Mass Index, Body Size physiology, Intra-Abdominal Fat physiopathology, Obesity physiopathology
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Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the precision of GE Lunar's CoreScan tool (GE Healthcare, Madison, Wisconsin) for measuring visceral adipose tissue (VAT) in adults of varying body size., Methods: Two consecutive dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans with repositioning were undertaken in 233 participants (110 male, 123 female) aged 18 to 70 years; 38% (n = 89) had normal weight, 34% (n = 80) had overweight, and 27% (n = 64) had obesity. The coefficient of variation (CV), the root-mean-square standard deviation (RMS SD), and the corresponding 95% least significant change (LSC) were calculated for VAT, total fat, total lean, bone mineral density, and bone mineral content., Results: VAT precision error in the total group was 28.9% (percent CV), with a RMS SD of 47.1 g. Bland-Altman plots demonstrated a mean precision bias of 2.4 g (95% CI: -6.2 to 11.0 g), giving an LSC of 130.6 g. BMI subgroup analyses revealed that precision errors (RMS SD) for VAT mass were 32.9 g in the group with normal weight, 33.5 g in the group with overweight, and 51.0 g in the group with obesity. Precision errors (percent CV) for total body fat, lean, and bone were significantly lower, ranging from 0.7% to 2.6%., Conclusions: The precision of DXA VAT mass measurements increase with BMI, and caution should be used with estimates in adults with obesity., (© 2017 The Obesity Society.)
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45. Estimating Free and Added Sugar Intakes in New Zealand.
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Kibblewhite R, Nettleton A, McLean R, Haszard J, Fleming E, Kruimer D, and Te Morenga L
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Diet, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, New Zealand epidemiology, Nutrition Surveys, Obesity epidemiology, Recommended Dietary Allowances, World Health Organization, Young Adult, Dietary Sugars administration & dosage, Dietary Sugars analysis
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The reduction of free or added sugar intake (sugars added to food and drinks as a sweetener) is almost universally recommended to reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases and dental caries. The World Health Organisation recommends intakes of free sugars of less than 10% of energy intake. However, estimating and monitoring intakes at the population level is challenging because free sugars cannot be analytically distinguished from naturally occurring sugars and most national food composition databases do not include data on free or added sugars. We developed free and added sugar estimates for the New Zealand (NZ) food composition database (FOODfiles 2010) by adapting a method developed for Australia. We reanalyzed the 24 h recall dietary data collected for 4721 adults aged 15 years and over participating in the nationally representative 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey to estimate free and added sugar intakes. The median estimated intake of free and added sugars was 57 and 49 g/day respectively and 42% of adults consumed less than 10% of their energy intake from free sugars. This approach provides more direct estimates of the free and added sugar contents of New Zealand foods than previously available and will enable monitoring of adherence to free sugar intake guidelines in future., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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- 2017
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46. The Association between Parent Diet Quality and Child Dietary Patterns in Nine- to Eleven-Year-Old Children from Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Davison B, Saeedi P, Black K, Harrex H, Haszard J, Meredith-Jones K, Quigg R, Skeaff S, Stoner L, Wong JE, and Skidmore P
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- Adult, Child, Cross-Sectional Studies, Feeding Behavior, Female, Food Preferences, Humans, Male, New Zealand, Parents, Diet standards, Nutrition Surveys
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Previous research investigating the relationship between parents' and children's diets has focused on single foods or nutrients, and not on global diet, which may be more important for good health. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between parental diet quality and child dietary patterns. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 17 primary schools in Dunedin, New Zealand. Information on food consumption and related factors in children and their primary caregiver/parent were collected. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to investigate dietary patterns in children and diet quality index (DQI) scores were calculated in parents. Relationships between parental DQI and child dietary patterns were examined in 401 child-parent pairs using mixed regression models. PCA generated two patterns; 'Fruit and Vegetables' and 'Snacks'. A one unit higher parental DQI score was associated with a 0.03SD (CI: 0.02, 0.04) lower child 'Snacks' score. There was no significant relationship between 'Fruit and Vegetables' score and parental diet quality. Higher parental diet quality was associated with a lower dietary pattern score in children that was characterised by a lower consumption frequency of confectionery, chocolate, cakes, biscuits and savoury snacks. These results highlight the importance of parental modelling, in terms of their dietary choices, on the diet of children.
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47. Weight-Control Methods, 3-Year Weight Change, and Eating Behaviors: A Prospective Nationwide Study of Middle-Aged New Zealand Women.
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Leong SL, Gray A, Haszard J, and Horwath C
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- Adult, Binge-Eating Disorder etiology, Female, Humans, Hunger, Logistic Models, Middle Aged, New Zealand, Prospective Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Time Factors, Weight Gain, Weight Loss, Body Weight, Diet, Reducing methods, Feeding Behavior
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Background: The effectiveness of women's weight-control methods and the influences of dieting on eating behaviors remain unclear., Objectives: Our aim was to determine the association of various weight-control methods at baseline with weight change to 3 years, and examine the association between baseline weight-control status (trying to lose weight, trying to prevent weight gain or no weight-control attempts) and changes in intuitive eating and binge eating at 3 years., Design: A nationally representative sample of 1,601 New Zealand women (40 to 50 years) was recruited and completed a self-administered questionnaire at baseline regarding use of variety of weight-control methods. Information on demographic characteristics, weight, height, food habits, binge eating, and intuitive eating were collected at baseline and 3 years., Statistical Analyses: Linear and logistic regression models examined associations between both weight status and weight-control methods at baseline and weight change to 3 years; and baseline weight-control status and change in intuitive eating from baseline to 3 years and binge eating at 3 years. χ(2) tests were used to cross-sectionally compare food habits across the weight status categories at both baseline and 3 years., Results: Trying to lose weight and the use of weight-control methods at baseline were not associated with change in body weight to 3 years. There were a few differences in the frequency of consumption of high-energy-density foods between those trying to lose or maintain weight and those not attempting weight control. Trying to lose weight at baseline was associated with a 2.0-unit (95% CI 0.7 to 3.4, P=0.003) reduction in intuitive eating scores by 3 years (potential range=21 to 105), and 224% (odds ratio=3.24; 95% CI 1.69 to 6.20; P<0.001) higher odds of binge eating at 3 years., Conclusions: The apparent ineffectiveness of dieting and weight-control behaviors may reflect misconceptions about what constitutes healthy eating or energy-dense foods. Dieting may reduce women's ability to recognize hunger and satiety cues and place women at increased risk of binge eating., (Copyright © 2016 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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48. Knowledge and attitudes to vitamin D and sun exposure in elite New Zealand athletes: a cross-sectional study.
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Walker N, Love TD, Baker DF, Healey PB, Haszard J, Edwards AS, and Black KE
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Background: Sun safety and vitamin D status are important for prolonged health. They are of particular interest to those working with athletes for whom for whom safe sun practices maybe limited. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe the attitudes of elite New Zealand athletes to both vitamin D and sun exposure., Methods: 110 elite New Zealand outdoor athletes volunteered to participate in an interview with a trained interviewer. The interviewer asked the athletes questions on their Vitamin D knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sun exposure as well as their concerns about skin cancer., Results: Athletes were more concerned about their risk of skin cancer (66%) than their vitamin D status (6%). Although the majority (97%) were aware of Vitamin D and could identify the sun as a source (76%) only 17% could name another source of Vitamin D. Only 10 (9%) reported always applying sunscreen before going out in the sun. No athlete reported reapplying sunscreen every hour and 25 suggesting that they never reapply sunscreen., Conclusions: Athletes are concerned about skin cancer however, their use of sunscreen is not optimal suggesting reapplication of sunscreen could be targeted in order to reduce the risk of sun cancer. Awareness of sources of Vitamin D other than the sun may also need to be improved potentially through educational interventions and possibly in conjunction with sun smart messages.
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- 2014
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49. Using motivational interviewing for weight feedback to parents of young children.
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Dawson AM, Brown DA, Cox A, Williams SM, Treacy L, Haszard J, Meredith-Jones K, Hargreaves E, Taylor BJ, Ross J, and Taylor RW
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- Adult, Body Weight, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Life Style, Logistic Models, Male, Multivariate Analysis, New Zealand, Parent-Child Relations, Parents psychology, Primary Health Care methods, Sensitivity and Specificity, Weight Loss, Body Mass Index, Feedback, Psychological, Motivational Interviewing methods, Parents education, Pediatric Obesity prevention & control
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Aim: To determine whether a single session of motivational interviewing (MI) for feedback of a child's overweight status promotes engagement in treatment following screening., Methods: One thousand ninety-three children aged 4-8 years were recruited through primary and secondary care to attend health screening, including assessment of parenting practices and motivation (questionnaire). Families with normal-weight children were informed about their child's weight but had no further involvement. Parents of overweight (body mass index ≥ 85th percentile) children (n = 271) were randomised to receive weight feedback via MI or best practice care (BPC) using a traffic light concept to indicate degree of health risk. Follow-up interviews were held 2 weeks later to examine intervention uptake, changes to motivation and behaviour, and parental response to feedback., Results: Recruitment into the intervention was high (76%) and not altered by feedback condition (percentage difference 6.6 (95% confidence interval -2.9, 16.0). High scores on the Health Care Climate Questionnaire (rating of the interviewer) indicated satisfaction with how the information was provided to parents. No differences were observed in multiple indicators of harm. However, self-determined motivation for healthy life-styles was significantly higher in the MI condition at follow-up (0.18: 0.00, 0.35), after only a single session of MI., Conclusions: MI and BPC were both successful in encouraging parents to participate in a family-based intervention, with MI offering little significant benefit over BPC. A traffic light approach to weight feedback is a suitable way of providing sensitive information to parents not expecting such news., (© 2014 The Authors. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health © 2014 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians).)
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50. Congenital Absence of the Cervix Uteri Complicating Pregnancy.
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Davis DW and Haszard JF
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- 1936
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