In this study 40 Hungarian retail beers were evaluated for folic acid content, antioxidant profile and physicochemical parameters. The physicochemical parameters, folic acid content and antioxidant activity of alcohol-free beers were the lowest. Folic acid content of beers aged with sour cherries showed high values, more than 0.4 mg/l and an alcohol-free beer-based mixed drink made with lemon juice contained more than 0.2 mg/l of folic acid. Dark beers and beers aged with sour cherries had the highest antioxidant activity probably owing to their high extract content, components released from the fruits and special malts. These results highlight the possibility of achieving adequate folic acid and relevant antioxidant intake without excessive alcohol and energy consumption by selecting appropriate beer types.

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Background & aims: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death for children; however, appropriate nutritional status can positively affect disease progression and outcome. The aim of this study was to present our self-developed nutritional risk screening method, relate it to another validated tool and to objective bio-impedance measures. We intended to recommend a screening algorithm which can be used in our pediatric oncology facilities. Methods: We analysed data from 109 pediatric oncology patients (age 3e18) at the 2nd Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University between 2017 and 2018. The nutritional status was assessed by the Nutrition screening tool for childhood cancer (SCAN), Nutrition risk screening for pediatric cancer (NRS-PC) our own self-developed screening tool and Bio-impedance analysis (InBody 720 and S10). Classifier properties for low muscle mass measured by Bio-impedance analysis were compared for SCAN and NRS-PC in the overall sample and in the different phases of the disease. Results: The AUC of 0.67 [95% CI:0.58,0.75] of the SCAN was significantly lower (Z ¼ À2.46, p ¼ 0.014) than in the case of the NRS-PC (AUC ¼ 0.75 [95% CI:0.67,0.82]), indicating that NRS-PC has better classifier properties to identify children with lower muscle mass. No significant difference was found in the different phases of the disease. Conclusions: Based on our results, we suggest screening high BMI patients first with NRS-PC. However, in case of low BMI bio-impedance measures provide more precise information on muscle mass and nutritional risk. Further data are needed to decide whether the NRS-PC is sensitive enough in normal BMI patients.

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summary Introduction. the tumour and treatments have effects on metabolism, nutrition and thus the nutritional status. Aim. to reveal nutritional difficulties leading to malnutrition, sarcopenia and to explore possibilities of dietetic intervention. to survey patients' nutritional status and malnutrition risk. Moreover, to assess patients' energy and nutrient intake and their nutrition habits regarding quantity and quality. the question of clinical nutrition was also raised. Material and methods. inpatients (64.33 years ± 18.62, 22 males/23 females) and outpatients (63.38 ± 16.08, 9 males/15 females) were involved, since patients should be provided with different dietetic services in these areas. Malnutrition risk screening was performed with nrs 2002. nutritional status was determined based on measured anthropometric parameters and body composition analysis. Diet changes were measured by 3-day food diaries and 24-hour food recalls. Results. all inpatients are at risk of malnutrition (60% moderately 12% severely). the decrease in muscle mass can be estimated based on calculated values. 16% of the outpatients are at risk of mild malnutrition and 8% had anorexia. 72% of the outpatients are overweight-obese, however, beside fat dominance, loss of muscle mass is also likely in 80%. inpatients consumed 1,800 kcal, including supplementary feeding. 22% received supplementary formulas, still only 50-75% of the recommended amount is consumed. 41% of severe risk patients do not get ons at all.