Animal-based food choice and associations with long-term weight maintenance and metabolic health after a large and rapid weight loss: The PREVIEW study

Zhu, Ruixin; Fogelholm, Mikael; Jalo, Elli; Poppitt, Sally D.; Silvestre, Marta P.; Møller, Grith; Huttunen‐Lenz, Maija; Stratton, Gareth; Sundvall, Jouko; Macdonald, I. A.; Handjieva‐Darlenska, Teodora; Handjiev, Svetoslav; Navas-Carretero, Santiago; Hernández, José Alfredo Martínez; Muirhead, Roslyn; Brand-Miller, Jennie; Raben, Anne

doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2022.02.002

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“…Together, these findings suggest that the processing and preparation of animal protein, rather than its intake alone, may be an important mediator of gut microbial composition and diversity. Notably, higher intake of processed meat, but not total animal protein, has been associated with greater risk factors for cardiometabolic disease ( 69 ) . These results provide rationale for future study of the links between processed meat consumption, gut microbiota and markers of health during adolescence.…”

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Associations between dietary habits, socio-demographics and gut microbial composition in adolescents

Kemp,

Orihuela,

Morrow

et al. 2023

Br J Nutr

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The relationship between dietary habits and microbiota composition during adolescence has not been well examined. This is a crucial knowledge gap to fill, considering that diet–microbiota interactions influence neurodevelopment, immune system maturation, and metabolic regulation. This study examined the associations between diet and the gut microbiota in a school-based sample of 136 adolescents (Mage = 12.1 years; age range 11–13 years; 48% female; 47% Black, 38% non-Hispanic White, 15% Hispanic or other minorities) from urban, suburban, and rural areas in the Southeast United States. Adolescents completed the Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants and provided stool samples for 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing. Parents reported their child and family sociodemographic characteristics. Associations between diet and sociodemographics with gut microbiota diversity and abundance were analyzed using multivariable regression models. Child race and ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, and geographic locale contributed to variation within microbiota composition (β-diversity). Greater consumption of processed meat was associated with lower microbial α-diversity after adjusting for sociodemographic variables. Multi-adjusted models showed that frequent consumption of nutrient-poor, energy-dense foods (e.g., sugar sweetened beverages, fried foods, sweets) was negatively associated with abundances of genera in the family Lachnospiraceae (Anaerostipes, Fusicatenibacter, and Roseburia), which are thought to play a beneficial role in host health through their production of short-chain fatty acids. These results provide new insights into the complex relationships among sociodemographic factors, diet, and gut microbiota during adolescence. Adolescence may represent a critical window of opportunity to promote healthy eating practices that shape a homeostatic gut microbiota with life-long benefits.

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Associations between dietary habits, socio-demographics and gut microbial composition in adolescents

Kemp,

Orihuela,

Morrow

et al. 2023

Br J Nutr

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“…Similarly, avoiding the consumption of animal-based products such as meat, eggs, or dairy products did not show an improvement in mental health or MDD, according to some studies and meta-analyses [ 223 , 224 ]. This is attributed to the fact that these natural foods are rich in the different above-mentioned nutrients with potential benefits for the body [ 225 ]; although, vegetarianism/veganism if properly balanced, is also a laudable choice. Overall, it must be added that the actual studies in this area are quite heterogeneous.…”

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Biological Role of Nutrients, Food and Dietary Patterns in the Prevention and Clinical Management of Major Depressive Disorder

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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a growing disabling condition affecting around 280 million people worldwide. This complex entity is the result of the interplay between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, and compelling evidence suggests that MDD can be considered a disease that occurs as a consequence of an evolutionary mismatch and unhealthy lifestyle habits. In this context, diet is one of the core pillars of health, influencing multiple biological processes in the brain and the entire body. It seems that there is a bidirectional relationship between MDD and malnutrition, and depressed individuals often lack certain critical nutrients along with an aberrant dietary pattern. Thus, dietary interventions are one of the most promising tools to explore in the field of MDD, as there are a specific group of nutrients (i.e., omega 3, vitamins, polyphenols, and caffeine), foods (fish, nuts, seeds fruits, vegetables, coffee/tea, and fermented products) or dietary supplements (such as S-adenosylmethionine, acetyl carnitine, creatine, amino acids, etc.), which are being currently studied. Likewise, the entire nutritional context and the dietary pattern seem to be another potential area of study, and some strategies such as the Mediterranean diet have demonstrated some relevant benefits in patients with MDD; although, further efforts are still needed. In the present work, we will explore the state-of-the-art diet in the prevention and clinical support of MDD, focusing on the biological properties of its main nutrients, foods, and dietary patterns and their possible implications for these patients.

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“…Birds are important agricultural species and long-standing development model animals [1,2]. For a long time, the global poultry industry has sought effective methods to control the sex of hatchlings to achieve different purposes.…”

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Overview of Avian Sex Reversal

Zhang

Chen

et al. 2023

IJMS

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Sex determination and differentiation are processes by which a bipotential gonad adopts either a testicular or ovarian cell fate, and secondary sexual characteristics adopt either male or female developmental patterns. In birds, although genetic factors control the sex determination program, sex differentiation is sensitive to hormones, which can induce sex reversal when disturbed. Although these sex-reversed birds can form phenotypes opposite to their genotypes, none can experience complete sex reversal or produce offspring under natural conditions. Promising evidence indicates that the incomplete sex reversal is associated with cell autonomous sex identity (CASI) of avian cells, which is controlled by genetic factors. However, studies cannot clearly describe the regulatory mechanism of avian CASI and sex development at present, and these factors require further exploration. In spite of this, the abundant findings of avian sex research have provided theoretical bases for the progress of gender control technologies, which are being improved through interdisciplinary co-operation and will ultimately be employed in poultry production. In this review, we provide an overview of avian sex determination and differentiation and comprehensively summarize the research progress on sex reversal in birds, especially chickens. Importantly, we describe key issues faced by applying gender control systems in poultry production and chronologically summarize the development of avian sex control methods. In conclusion, this review provides unique perspectives for avian sex studies and helps scientists develop more advanced systems for sex regulation in birds.

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Animal-based food choice and associations with long-term weight maintenance and metabolic health after a large and rapid weight loss: The PREVIEW study

Cited by 8 publications

References 53 publications

Associations between dietary habits, socio-demographics and gut microbial composition in adolescents

Associations between dietary habits, socio-demographics and gut microbial composition in adolescents

Biological Role of Nutrients, Food and Dietary Patterns in the Prevention and Clinical Management of Major Depressive Disorder

Overview of Avian Sex Reversal

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