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ERIODICALSUSINESS AND INDUSTRYtress-test your strategy. The 7 questionso ask.imons R. Harv Bus Rev. 2010;88:93-100.

inning in the green frenzy. Don’t let yourompetitors control what “sustainable”eans in your industry.nruh G, Ettenson R. Harv Bus Rev. 2010;88:10-116.

LINICAL NUTRITIONetosis and the ketogenic diet: 2010: Ad-ances in treating epilepsy and other dis-rders.reeman JM, Kossoff EH. (Review). Adv Peds.010;57:315-329.

he evolving medical record.iegler EL. (Historical Review). Lancet. 2010;53:671-677.

he clinical record: A 200-year old 21st-

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arr MS. (Editorial). Lancet. 2010;153:682-83.

hould vitamin D status be assessed inatients with congestive heart failure?endina D, De Filippo G, Strazzullo P (View-oint). Nutr Met Cardio. 2010;20:627-632.

igh prevalence of vitamin D deficiency andts association with left ventricular dilation:n echocardiography study in elderly pa-

ients with chronic heart failure.endina D, De Filippo G, Strazzullo P (View-oint). Nutr Met Cardio. 2010;20:633-640.

OMMUNICATION/PUBLICATIONlinical status: A daily forum for residentiscussion and staff education.utcheon RG, Iorlano M, Thomas MK. J Amed Dir Assn. 2010;11:671-676.

OMMUNITY NUTRITIONitamin D supplementation: A pharmaco-

ogic perspective.oullata JI. Curr Opin Clin Nutr. 2010;13:677-

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dherence to recommendations of the Ger-an food pyramid and risk of chronic dis-

ases: Results from the EPIC-Potsdamtudy. (OPEN ACCESS)on Ruesten A, Illner AK, Buijsse B, Heidemann, Boeing H. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010;64:1251-259.

onitoring and surveillance of chronic non-ommunicable diseases: Progress and ca-acity of high-burden countries.lwan A, MacLean DR, Riley LM, d’EspaignetT, Mathers CD, Stevens GA, Bettcher D. Lan-et. 2010;376:1861-1868.

ONSULTATION ANDRIVATE PRACTICEhat’s your personal social media strat-

gy?utta S. Harv Bus Rev. 2010;88:127-130.

he epidemiology of prescriptions aban-oned at the pharmacy.hrank WH, Choudhry N, Fischer MA, Avorn J,owell M, Schneeweiss S, Liberman JN, Dol-

ear T, Brennan TA, Brookhardt MA. Lancet.010;153:633:640.bstract: Writing a prescription doesot always translate into taking aedication. This cross-sectional co-ort study analyzed the database oflarge retail chain pharmacy and

ne large pharmacy benefits man-ger system to assess the discrep-ncy between prescribing of medica-ions with actual pick-up by theatient. Each prescription was as-igned to one of three categories: dis-ensed, returned to stock (aban-oned), or picked up after 30 dayeturn to stock (re-dispensed). Out-omes rates were calculated for eachategory. A total of 10,349,139 medi-ations were prescribed to 5,249,380atients. Only 3.27% of total medica-ions were abandoned, representing.77% returned to stock and 1.50%e-dispensed after initial return totock. Prescriptions with higher co-ay were 3 to 4 times more likely to bebandoned. New prescriptions were.74 times more likely to be aban-

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criptions were 1.64 times more likelyo be abandoned than paper orders.unding was provided by a researchrant from CVS Caremark.

rescription abandonment: Another path toedication nonadherence.urray MD, Harrison J. Lancet. 2010;153:680-81.

ULINARYffects of Concord grape juice on ambula-ory blood pressure in prehypertension andtage 1 hypertension.ohadwala MM, Hamburg NM, Holbrook M,im BH, Duess MA, Levit A, Titas M, ChungB, Vincent FB, Caiano TL, Frame AA, Keaney

R, Vita JA. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010;92:1052-059.bstract: Ingestion of flavonoid-con-aining foods may have a dietary hy-ertensive effect. This double-blind,lacebo-controlled, crossover studyxamined whether consuming a bodyize–dose adjusted 100% grape juiceeverage (7 mL/kg/d) daily over 8ontinuous weeks would result inhanges in blood pressure when com-ared to a matched placebo-controlledtudy period separated by a 4-weekashout. Participants were 64 pre-ypertensive or stage 1 hypertensiveonobese healthy adult volunteers,ot taking any antihypertensive med-

cation, residing in the Boston, MA,rea. Outcome variables were col-ected at specified study intervals: 24-our ambulatory blood pressure mon-

toring, fasting laboratory samples,pplanation tonometry for carotid-emoral pulse wave velocity, dietaryntake records, stress testing (videoame challenge, psychological bat-ery), and thermal cold water painest. Groups were statistically com-ared using unpaired t tests, �2 tests,nd general linear modeling. Resultsere unable to demonstrate any mea-

urable statistically significant ef-ects on variables, yet there were noegative adverse events, and trendsere seen in positive evening bloodressure and glucose metabolism.unding was provided by a grant byelch Foods (Concord, MA; also pro-

ided grape juice and placebo) alongith the National Institutes of Healthnd the Boston Medical Center Gen-ral Clinical Research Center sup-

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lavonol profiles of Vitis vinifera whiterape cultivars.astillo-Munoz N, Gomex-Alonso S, Garcia-omero E, Hermosin-Gutierrez I. J Food Com-os Anal. 2010;23:699-705.

mprovements in the International Life Sci-nces Institute Crop Composition Database.lba R, Phillips A, Mackie S, Bilikin N, Maxwell, Brune P, Ridley W, Fitzpatrick, Levin M,arris S. J Food Compos Anal. 2010;23:741-48.

onsumer preferences for fresh tomato athe European scale: A common segmenta-ion on taste and firmness.ausse M, Griguet C, Coiret C, Lepicier M,avez B, Lee M, Holthuysen N, Sinesio F,oneta E, Grandillo S. J Food Sci. 2010;75:531-S541.

ioavailability and catabolism of green teaavan-3-ols in humans.el Rio D, Calani L, Cordero C, Salvatore S,ellegrini N, Brighenti F. (Review). Nutrition.010;26:1110-1116.

IABETES CAREurrent controversies in treatment and pre-ention of diabetic ketoacidosis.ewers A. (Review). Adv Peds. 2010;57:247-67.

atients’ concepts and attitudes about di-betes.ircar AR, Sircar S, Sircar J, Misra S. J Diabompl. 2010;24:398-402.

lycemic index of commonly consumedarbohydrate foods in the Philippines.rinidad TP, Mallillin AC, Sagum RS, EncaboR. J Func Food. 2010;2:271-274.

ctivity patterns of obese adults with type 2iabetes in the Look AHEAD study.ackicic JM, Gregg E, Knowler W, Kellery DE,ang W, Miller GD, Pi-Sunyer FZ, RegensteinerG, Rejeski WJ, Ribisl P, Walkup MP, Wolf DL.ed Sci Sports Exerc. 2010;42:1995-2005.bstract: Type 2 diabetic adults whore physically active have beenhown to have better general out-

omes. The Look AHEAD study is a b

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andomized, multicenter study exam-ning the effect of weight loss on car-iovascular preventive indexes inbese adults with type 2 diabetes.his analysis is a subgroup of eightlinical sites with 2,627 study adultssing accelerometry measurementss an additional outcome measure ofhysical activity. Total energy expen-iture was calculated from accelerom-ter data. Data were grouped usingmerican College of Sports Medicineoderate-intensity physical activity

evels of �3 MET/min. A multivariatenalysis strategy was used to controlor potential confounding variables.esults found that moderate-to-vigor-us levels of physical activity wereenerally higher for males, but METser minute were higher in women. Annverse relationship was found be-ween body mass index and exercisentensity. Funding is provided by theational Institutes of Diabetes andigestive and Kidney Diseases.

echanisms of impaired bone strength inype 1 and type 2 diabetes.erlotti D, Gennari L, Dotta F, Lauro D, Nuti R

Review). Nutr Met Cardio. 2010;20:683-690.

DUCATIONgree II: Advancing guideline development,eporting, and evaluation in health care.rouwers MC, Kho ME, Browman GP, BurgersS, Cluzeau F, Feder G, Fervers B, Graham ID,rimshaw J, Hanna SE, Littlejohns P, Makarski, Zitzelsberger L. Prev Med. 2010;51:421-24.bstract: AGREE II is an acronym forppraisal of Guidelines for Researchnd Evaluation. This report summa-izes the newest strategy using 23tems compared to the prior seven-tem process. The systematic processeeks to refine the steps to develop,eport, and evaluate practice guide-ines. More information can be foundnline at www.agreetrust.org, fromhe AGREE Research Trust Web site.

ERONTOLOGYotal antioxidant capacity of diet in relationo cognitive function and decline.evore EE, Kang JH, Stampfer MJ, Grodstein F.m J Clin Nutr. 2010;92:1157-1164.bstract: The protective relationship

etween antioxidant dietary intake

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nd later cognitive function capacitys still under investigation. This anal-sis of the Nurses’ Health Study data-ase examined the integrated valuesf serum ferric-reducing antioxidantower (FRAP) assay, dietary semi-uantitative food-frequency question-aire, and cognitive interview resultst planned study intervals to deter-ine trends and relationships. Par-

icipants for analysis were restrictedo 16,010 aged 70 or older who hadata available from the time points. Aultivariate-adjusted linear regres-

ion equation was generated to createstimates of change in cognitive func-ion from first measurement to later-year interval cognitive assessmentsn relation to FRAP scores. Initially, arend was seen for higher cognitiveunction with higher FRAP scorestrend P�0.003), but this weakensver time. No clear pattern could beound over time. Funding was pro-ided by the National Institutes ofealth.

ssociations between dietary nutrient in-ake and muscle mass and strength inommunity-dwelling older adults: The Tas-anian Older Adult Cohort Study.

cott D, Blizzard L, Fell J, Giles G, Jones G.Am Geriatr Soc. 2010;58:2129-2134.bstract: Sarcopenia is a skeletal mus-le mass change over time that affectsany elderly adults. This prospective

ohort observational study tracked40 Australian elderly adults (meange 62 years, 50% female) who wereree-living within their communities.utcome measures (baseline and endf study 24 to 36 months later) in-luded food frequency questionnaireor nutrient intake estimation, dual-ray absorptiometry for lean mass,edometers for 7-day activity, dyna-ometer for muscle strength, and de-ographics. Data were compared us-

ng independent t-tests and linearegression equations. Results showedgroup of variables, not a single vari-ble, was linked to muscle mass loss.uscle mass was more likely to be

resent or elevated over time whendequate intake of protein, iron, mag-esium, phosphorus, and zinc werechieved. Funding was provided byhe National Health and Medical Re-earch Council of Australia, Arthritisoundation of Australia, Tasmanian

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lcohol consumption and cardiovascularisk factors in older lifelong wine drinkers:he Italian Longitudinal Study on Aging.erissinotto E, Buha A, Maggi S, Enzi G, Man-ato EM, Scafato E, Mastrangelo G, Frigo AC,oin A, Crepaldi G, Sergi G. Nutr Met Cardio.010;20:647-655.

ONG-TERM CAREransitions in long-term care and potentialmplications for quality reporting in Ontario,anada.runeir A, Anderson GM, Rochon PA, Bronskill. J Am Med Dir Assn. 2010;11:629-635.

ANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIONanaging grievances in the workplace.riffin R. Br J Heal Mgmt. 2010;16:490-494.

est practice mistake management.elson JA. Home Heal Care Mgmt Pract. 2010;2:424-426.

ntentionality: Exploring a framework forompliance culture development.owe J. Home Heal Care Mgmt Pract. 2010;2:442-444.

ost-containment and cost-managementtrategies.oldberg AJ, Fleming WP. J Heal Care Mgmt.010;55:308-311.

UTRITION SUPPORTitamin B12: The forgotten micronutrientor critical care.anzanares W, Hardy G. Curr Opin Clin Nutr.010;13:662-668.

itamin C requirement in surgical patients.ukushima R, Yamazaki R. Curr Opin Clin Nutr.010;13:669-676.

air loss in long term or home parenteralutrition: Are micronutrient deficiencies tolame?aniells S, Hardy G. Curr Opin Clin Nutr. 2010;

3:690-697. 2

he skeletal muscle transcript profile re-ects accommodative responses to inade-uate protein intake in younger and olderales.

halacker-Mercer AE, Fleet JC, Craig BA,ampbell WW. J Nutr Biochem. 2010;21:1076-082.

icronutrient deficiencies after bariatricurgery.hankar P, Boylan M, Sriram K. (Review). Nu-

rition. 2010;26:1031-1037.

he concept of small intestinal bacterialvergrowth in relation to functional gastro-

ntestinal disorders.ibson PR, Barrett JS. (Review). Nutrition.010;26:1038-1043.

NCOLOGYoffee and tea intake and risk of brain

umors in the European Prospective Inves-igation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)ohort study.ichaud DS, Gallo V, Schlehofer B, Tjonneland, Olsen A, Overvad K, Dahm CC, Teucher B,ukanova A, Boeing H, Schutze M, Trichopou-

ou A, Lagiou P, Kyrozis A, Sacerdota C, Krogh, Masala G, Tumino R, Mattiello A, Bueno-de-esquita HB, Ros MM, Peeters PH, van GilsH, Skeie G, Engeset D, Parr CL, Ardanaz e,hirlaque MD, Corronsoro M, Sanchez MJ, Ar-uelles M, Jakszyn P, Nilsson LM, Melin BS,anjer J, Wirfalt E, Khaw KT, Wareham N,llen NE, Key TJ, Romieu I, Vineis P, Riboli E.m J Clin Nutr. 2010;92:1045-1050.

ish consumption, n-3 fatty acids, andolorectal cancer: A meta-analysis of pro-pective cohort studies.eelen A, Schouten JM, Kamphuis C, Stam BE,urema J, Renkema JM, Bakker EJ, van’t Veer, Kampman E. (Meta-analysis). Am J Epide-iol. 2010;166:1116-1125.

hole grains and risk of pancreatic cancern a large population-based case-controltudy in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cali-ornia.han JM, Wang F, Holly EA. Am J Epidemiol.

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EDIATRICffects of mother’s weight on infant’s mi-robiota acquisition, composition, and ac-ivity during early infancy: A prospectiveollow-up study initiated in early preg-ancy.ollado MC, Isolauri E, Laitinen K, Salminen.m J Clin Nutr. 2010;92:1023-1030.

affeine consumption during pregnancynd risk of preterm birth: A meta-analysis.aslova E, Bhattacharya S, Lin SW, MichelsB. (Meta-analysis). Am J Clin Nutr. 2010;92:020-1032.

qualitative study of fish consumptionuring pregnancy.loomingdale A, Guthrie LB, Price S, WrightO, Platek D, Haines J, Oken E. Am J Clin Nutr.010;92:1234-1240.

eneficial effects of breastfeeding on cog-ition regardless of DDT concentrations atirth.ibas-Fito N, Julvez J, Torrent M, Grimalt JO,unyer J. Am J Epidemiol. 2010;166:1198-202.

aternal perception of the causes and con-equences of sibling differences in eatingehaviour.ebber L, Cooke L, Wardle J. Eur J Clin Nutr.

010;64:1316-1322.

rinary fructose: A potential biomarker forietary fructose in children.ohner SA, Libuda L, Shi L, Retzlaff A,oslowski G, Remer T. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010;4:1365-1370.

diposity, activity, fitness, and C-reactiverotein in children.arrett AL, Valentine RJ, Arngrimsson SA, Cas-elli DM, Evans EM. Med Sci Sports Exerc.010;42:1981-1986.

OLICY & ADVOCACYridging mental health and medical care innderserved pediatric populations: Three

ntegrative models. h

rito A, Khaw AJ, Campa G, Cuadra A, Joseph, Rigual-Lynch L, Olteanu A, Shapiro A, Grant. (Review). Adv Peds. 2010;57:295-313.

ood costs and healthful diets: The need forolution-oriented research and policies.hurchu CN. (Editorial). Am J Clin Nutr. 2010;2:1007-1008.

he cost of US foods as related to theirutritional value.rewnowski A. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010;92:1181-188.

UBLIC HEALTHcience trumps politics: Urinary sodiumata challenge US dietary sodium guide-

ine.cCarron DA, Drueke TB, Stricker EM. (Edito-

ial). Am J Clin Nutr. 2010;92:1005-1006.

rends in 24-h urinary sodium excretion inhe United States, 1957-2003: A systematiceview.ernstein AM, Willett WC. (Review). Am J Clinutr. 2010;92:1172-1180.

ENAL NUTRITIONurvival predictability of lean and fat mass

n men and women undergoing mainte-ance hemodialysis.oori N, Kovesdy CP, Dukkipati R, Kim Y,uong U, Bross R, Oreopoulos A, Luna A,enner D, Kopple JD, Kalantar-Zadeh K. Am Jlin Nutr. 2010;92:1060-1070.

ow socioeconomic status associates withigher serum phosphate irrespective oface.utierrez OM, Anderson C, Isakova T, Scialla J,egrea L, Anderson AH, Bellovich K, Chen J,obinson N, Ojo A, Lash J, Feldman HI, Wolf M,n behalf of the CRIC Study Group. J Am Socephrol. 2010;21:1953-1960.bstract: Controlling serum phosphaten chronic kidney disease is a key goaln addressing mineral metabolismisorders and effects on bone. Thisulticenter (n�7) cohort analysis of

,279 participants with mild-moderatehronic renal insufficiency enrolled inhe Chronic Renal Insufficiency Co-

ort (CRIC) examined trends in se- f

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um phosphate concentrations withotential variables of race, socioeco-omic status, sex, dietary intake (us-

ng National Cancer Institute’s Dietaryistory Questionnaire), and other de-ographic indications. Using race and

ncome as primary stratification vari-bles, odds ratios were calculated toescribe risks of elevated serum phos-horus. A multivariate analysis waslso completed to understand interac-ion effects. Results showed mean se-um phosphorus levels were signifi-antly higher for black race andowest income levels (�$20,000/year)espite similar dietary phosphate in-ake. Funding was provided by theational Institutes of Diabetes andigestive and Kidney Diseases, with

ome smaller support from individualesearch institutions.

ow health literacy associates with in-reased mortality in ESRD.avanaugh KL, Wingard RL, Hakim RM, Eden, Shintani A, Wallston KA, Huizinga MM, ElasyA, Rothman RL, Ikizler TA. J Am Soc Nephrol.010;21:1979-1985.bstract: Health literacy is an impor-ant component of treatment under-tanding and adherence. This cohortnalysis of 480 chronic hemodialysisatients from 77 dialysis clinics ex-mined the relationship betweencores on the Rapid Estimate of Adultiterature in Medicine (REALM)ith mortality. Patients were en-

olled between 2005 and 2007 and fol-owed until April 2008. Data werevaluated using the Kaplan-Meier es-imates of survival plots with vari-bles of REALM scores. Resultshowed REALM scores of 9th grader below (limited healthy literacy)howed a 54% greater risk of deathompared to patients with REALMcore above 9th grade (adequateealth literacy). Additional higherisk factor trends were shown forales and nonwhites. Funding was

rovided to investigators by the Na-ional Kidney Foundation Young In-estigators Grant and grants fromhe National Institute of Diabetesnd Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

erum fibroblast growth factor-21 concen-ration is associated with residual renal

unction and insulin resistance in end-

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tage renal disease patients receiving long-erm peritoneal dialysis.an SH, Choi SH, Cho BJ, Lim YL, Park YJ,oon MK, Lee HK, Kang SW, Hn DS, Kim YBm,

ang HC, Park KS. Metabolism. 2010;59:1656-662.

ESEARCHs phenomenology the best approach toealth research?uller L. (Invited Commentary). Am J Epide-iol. 2010;166:1009-1115.

ssessing the impact of attrition in ran-omized controlled trials.ewitt CE, Kumaravel B, Dumville JC, Torger-on DJ, and Trial Attrition Study Group. J Clinpidemiol. 2010;63:1264-1270.

xamining the relative validity of an adultood frequency questionnaire in childrennd adolescents.hatenstein Bm Amre D, Jabbour M, Feguery. J Ped GastroNutr. 2010;51:645-652.

treamlining ethical review.illum J, Menikoff J. Lancet. 2010;153:655-57.

CHOOL NUTRITIONchool lunch and learning behavior in pri-ary schools: An intervention study.olley R, Baines E, Bassett P, Wood L, Pearce, Nelson M. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010;64:1280-288.

osition of the American Dietetic Associa-ion, School Nutrition Association, and So-iety of Nutrition Education: Comprehensivechool nutrition services.riggs M, Fleischhacker S, Mueller CG. J Nutrduc Behav. 2010;42:360-371.

racking of sedentary behaviours of youngeople: A systematic review.iddle SJ, Pearson N, Ross GM, Braithwaite R.

Review). Prev Med. 2010;51:345-351.

PORTS NUTRITIONow-carbohydrate diet does not affect in-

ramyocellular lipid concentration or insulin (

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ensitivity in lean, physically fit men whenrotein intake is elevated.reen JG, Johnson NA, Sachinwalla T, Cun-ingham CW, Thompson MW, Stannard SR.etabolism. 2010;59:1633-1641.

EIGHT MANAGEMENTody mass index and risk of Parkinson’sisease: A prospective cohort study.esso HD, Paffenbarger RS, Lee IM. Am Jpidemiol. 2010;166:1186-1190.

reatment of obesity with “combination”harmacotherapy.othman RB. Am J Therapeutics. 2010;17:96-603.

iver fatty acid-binding protein and obesity.tshaves BP, Martin GG, Hostetler HA,cIntosh AL, Kier AB, Schroeder F (Review).Nutr Biochem. 2010;21:1015-1032.

ffects of exercise on postprandial re-ponses to ad libitum feeding in overweighten.

arah NM, Malkova D, Gill JM. Med Sci Sportsxerc. 2010;42:2015-2022.

hat are physicians’ and patients’ beliefsbout diet, exercise, and smoking cessa-ion counseling?olor RJ, Ostbye T, Lyna P, Coffman CJ, Alex-nder SC, Tulsky JA, Brouwer RJ, Esoimeme I,ollak KI. Prev Med. 2010;51:440-442.

ELLNESS/PREVENTIONffects of a nutraceutical combination (ber-erine, red yeast rice, and policosanols) on

ipid levels and endothelial function: Ran-omized, double-blind, placebo-controlledtudy.ffuso F, Ruvolo A, Micillo F, Sacca L, Fazio S.utr Met Cardio. 2010;20:656-661.

re workplace interventions to reduce sit-ing effective? A systematic review.hau JY, van der Ploeg HP, van Uffelen JG,ong J, Riphagen I, Healy GN, Gilson ND,unstan DW, Bauman AE, Owen N, Brown WJ.

Review). Prev Med. 2010;51:352-356. t

tility of accelerometer thresholds for clas-ifying sitting in office workers.liver M, Schofield GM, Badland HM, Shepherd. Prev Med. 2010;51:357-360.

OMEN’S HEALTHrinary incontinence and weight changeuring pregnancy and postpartum: A cohorttudy.esnes SL, Hunskaar S, Bo K, Rortveit G.

010;172:1034-1044.bstract: Pregnancy has been linked toubsequent urinary incontinence inci-ence. This cohort group analysis usedata from the Norwegian Mother andhild Cohort Study (MoBa) to examine

he relationship between pregnancy to-al weight gain, weight gain pattern,nd postpartum self-report of urinaryncontinence in 12,679 primiparousomen reporting normal continencerior to pregnancy. Women were que-ied at weeks 15 and 30 of pregnancy,nd 6 months postpartum. Demo-raphics, height, body weight at spec-fied intervals, type of delivery (vagi-al vs Cesarean section), and ageere used to calculate relative risk of

eporting urinary incontinence. Lo-istic regression models loading cu-ulative pregnancy weight were used

o control for potential confoundingariables. No relationship was foundetween pregnancy total weight gainr pattern of weight gain. However,eight loss after pregnancy to return

o pre-pregnancy weight was associ-ted with a lower incidence of post-artum urinary incontinence. Fund-ng for the MoBa study is provided byhe Norwegian Ministry of Health,he US National Institute of Environ-ental Health Sciences, the US Na-

ional Institute of Neurological Disor-ers and Stroke, and the Norwegianesearch Council.

ssociations between siting time andeight in young adult Australian women.e Cocker KA, van Uffelen JG, Brown WJ. Preved. 2010;51:361-367.

ITES IN REVIEWhis site review presents Web resources com-lementing the food allergy and asthma arti-les published in the February 2011 issue ofhe Journal of the American Dietetic Associa-

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sthma and Allergy Foundation of Americaww.aafa.org/ccording to the Asthma and Allergyoundation of America (AAFA), ap-roximately 20 million individualsiving in the US are afflicted withsthma, a chronic lung disorder char-cterized by breathing difficulties.ne out of four Americans also hasoth asthma and allergies due to sim-lar inflammatory responses of themmune system triggered by environ-

ental allergens that are inhaled, in-ested, or touched.More than 50 years ago, AAFA was

stablished to provide evidence-basedaterials on asthma and allergies forealth professionals, consumers, andolicymakers. The mission of thisonprofit organization is “to improvehe quality of life for people withsthma and allergic diseases throughducation, advocacy and research.”The AAFA Web site organizes its

ontent into two areas: asthma and al-ergies. A consumer-friendly descrip-ion of definitions, causes, diagnosis,reatment, and prevention is providedor each of these sections. Site usersan also submit their queries to an Askhe Allergist site feature at no cost ornd a local AAFA-affiliated chapter,rogram, clinic, or support group.The AAFA offers a plethora of edu-

ational materials and programs onts Web site. Most of these materialsre directed at consumers and arevailable in both English and Span-sh. Although some materials can beownloaded, many require orderingrom the AAFA online store for a fee.

Examples of health professional re-ources listed on the AAFA site includen asthma and allergy education pro-ram for worksite clinicians, an in-per-on asthma management and educa-ion program, and patient educationandouts. Dietetics practitioners andther professionals can also complete2 free Web-based asthma educationodules and earn a total of seven con-

inuing education hours for this type ofnline learning.

he Food Allergy Initiativettp://www.faiusa.org

food allergy develops when the im-une system mistakenly attacks a

ood protein, triggering mild to severehysiological reactions. Most food al-ergies are due to adverse reactions

rom ingestion of cow’s milk, eggs, $

eanuts, soy, tree nuts, shellfish,ther fish, and wheat.In 1998, the Food Allergy Initiative

FAI) was established as a grassrootsssociation supporting food allergyesearch, education, and advocacy.oday, this nonprofit organizationenerates the largest source of corpo-ate and private donor–funded foodllergy research in the United States.hysicians on the FAI Medical Advi-ory Board manage FAI-related re-earch, advocacy, and educationalaterials including those posted on

ts Web site.The FAI Web site offers a compre-

ensive listing of consumer resourcesntended to help those dealing withood allergies in a variety of venues:ome, school, work, restaurants, camps,nd vacation destinations. These in-lude food safety tips in and outsidef the home, food allergy explanationards for restaurant staff (available ineveral languages), listing of food man-facturers offering allergy-free prod-cts, and written educational materialsuch as electronic monthly newsletters,ooks, and magazines. Food allergyeb tools and mobile phone apps are

lso posted on the FAI Web site.Site users can learn more about re-

ent or ongoing food allergy researchunded by FAI, current food allergylinical trials, and research briefs ofompleted studies posted in the Re-earch section of the FAI site. Links toood allergy research supported byational Institutes of Health and

ther professional organizations arelso listed in this area of the site.

PPS IN REVIEWpps in Review highlights food and nutrition–elated applications for the iPhone, Blackberry,nd Android smartphones aimed at both prac-itioners and consumers, with reviews provid-ng information on their design, features, andunctionality written by dietetics practitionersho have used them in the field.

ast Food Calorie Countereveloper: Concrete Softwareor use with: iPhone, Blackberry, Androidersion: iPhone: 1.0.46 (September 2010);lackberry: 3.0.0 (March 2009); Android:.0.22 (October 2010)rice: $0.99 for iPhone; $4.99 for Blackberry;

2.99 for Android

February 2011 ● Journa

eview: When life gets busy and yound yourself in a drive-thru line onhe way home from work, you noonger have to guess how many fatrams are in that triple-cheese, dou-le-meat hamburger. Fast Food Calo-ie Counter aims to provide a handyeference guide to assist consumers inuick menu decisions. For the mostart, Concrete Apps meets their goal,ut the app falls short in a few areas.he user simply taps one of 75 fast-

ood restaurant icons to enter theenu for that location. The menu list

an be searched or sorted by nutritionnformation. Each food displays themount of calories, fat, carbohy-rates, protein, and fiber in compari-on to a 2,000-calorie diet. Oncedded to your “list” of foods, the appill keep a daily count of fast-food

alories consumed.The menus for each location are far

rom complete and also lack servingize detail on several items. Moreover,he user does not have the ability todd a missing item to the list. Anotherhortcoming is that the nutrition infor-ation does not include specific fats

trans, saturated) or sodium contenthat would enable consumers to makeore informed choices. It is also diffi-

ult to get a quick total calorie count forultiple menu selections.Fast Food Calorie Counter has a

airly easy user interface and is help-ul if your usual fast-food stops arencluded on its list. Hopefully, futurepdates will include updated menusnd additional key nutrition informa-ion. For more information, visit www.oncretesoftware.com.

—Christy Youens, MS, RD, LD

l of the AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION 319