In morbidly obese patients, the optimal management and timing of incisional hernia repair should weigh the risk of recurrence and perioperative complications against the risk of hernia-associated complications.
The use of raw milk as a beverage for humans is a hotly debated topic. A simple Internet search using the term “raw milk” yields conflicting claims about its benefits and dangers. Many people base their opinions about raw milk on myths rather than facts. Not knowing the risks may lead people to drink raw milk and risk illness from harmful bacteria. If you are thinking about adding raw milk to your diet, or if you are curious about the debate, then this 5-page fact sheet will help you sort through the myths and facts of the raw milk debate. Written by Michelle A. Zitt, Ron Schmidt, and Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend the consumption of unsalted nuts. This study evaluated diet quality and the feasibility of incorporating almonds into the diet of 29 parent (34.9 ± 2.9 y) and child (4.5 ± 1.1 y) pairs. Parents and children consumed 1.5 oz and 0.5 oz, respectively, of almonds and/or almond butter for 3 wk followed by a 4‐wk washout. Parents and children abstained from almonds during the control period. One dietary recall (ASA24) was completed during each week of the intervention and control periods, and the average energy intake and Healthy Eating Index‐2010 (HEI) score were calculated. HEI assesses diet quality based on 12 components yielding a maximum score of 100 with national averages of 53.5 for adults and 49.8 for children. During the almond intervention, total HEI score increased from 53.7 ± 1.8 to 61.4 ± 1.4 (parents) and 53.7 ± 2.6 to 61.4 ± 2.2 (children) (P<0.001). Parent and child component scores increased for fatty acids, total protein, and seafood and plant protein and decreased for empty calories. Component scores for parents also decreased in whole fruit and sodium; however, energy intake did not change. This suggests that the almonds may have replaced fruit or salty empty‐calorie foods in the diet. Each day parents and children reported how challenging it was to eat almonds. Only minor challenges were reported unless the parents or children were sick or did not like the taste of the almonds or its butter. Almonds are easily incorporated into the family diet and improve overall diet quality.
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