Barriers to and facilitators and perceptions of nut consumption among the general population in New Zealand

Yong, Lee Ching; Gray, Andrew; Chisholm, Alexandra; Leong, Sook Ling; Tey, Siew Ling; Brown, Rachel

doi:10.1017/s1368980017002464

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“…This problem is likely to be more prevalent among the elderly. A recent survey which examined barriers to and facilitators of nut consumption among the general public in New Zealand found that dental issues was the most frequently reported reason for the avoidance of nut consumption [ 91 ]. In addition, in a survey among health professionals (dietitians, general practitioners, practice nurses), dental issues were reported by around 14% of participants as a reason why they advise some of their patients to eat fewer nuts [ 92 ].…”

Section: Overcoming Potential Barriers and Side-effects Of Nutsmentioning

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Can Nuts Mitigate Malnutrition in Older Adults? A Conceptual Framework

2018

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The proportion of adults aged over 60 years in the world is expected to reach 20% by the year 2050. Ageing is associated with several physiological changes that increase the risk of malnutrition among this population. Malnutrition is characterized by deficiencies or insufficiencies of macro- and micronutrients. Malnutrition has detrimental effects on the health, wellbeing, and quality of life in older adults. Nuts are rich in energy, unsaturated fats, and protein, as well as other nutrients that provide a range of health benefits. While the effects of nuts on overnutrition have been studied extensively, very few studies have been specifically designed to understand the role of nuts in mitigating undernutrition in the elderly. Therefore, this review explores the potential role of nuts in improving the nutritional status of older adults who are at risk of undernutrition. Several properties of whole nuts, some of which appear important for addressing overnutrition, (e.g., hardness, lower-than-expected nutrient availability, satiety-enhancing effects) may limit their effectiveness as a food to combat undernutrition. However, we propose that modifications such as transforming the physical form of nuts, addressing the timing of nut ingestion, and introducing variety may overcome these barriers. This review also discusses the feasibility of using nuts to prevent and reverse undernutrition among older adults. We conclude with a recommendation to conduct clinical studies in the future to test this conceptual framework.

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Section: Overcoming Potential Barriers and Side-effects Of Nutsmentioning

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Can Nuts Mitigate Malnutrition in Older Adults? A Conceptual Framework

2018

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“…The lower proportion of 'nut consumers' in children could be due a range of factors including concerns regarding nut allergy and choking risk and schools or childcare centers prohibiting nuts and nut-containing products to reduce the risk of accidental exposure for young children with a nut allergy (30) . The literature has acknowledged the presence of nut allergy as reasons for low nut consumption (31) . It should be noted that current clinical guidance now recognises the importance of the early introduction of nuts for children at high risk of nut allergy (32) .…”

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Nut consumption in a representative survey of Australians: a secondary analysis of the 2011–2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey

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Probst

Batterham

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Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: Nut consumption is associated with a range of health benefits. The current study aimed to examine nut consumption in the 2011–2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS) and to investigate associations between nut intake, nutrient intake and anthropometric and blood pressure measurements. Design: Secondary analysis of the 2011–2012 NNPAS. Usual consumption of nuts in the 2011–2012 NNPAS was determined, and nut consumption was compared with population recommendations of 30 g nuts per day. The relationship between nut consumption and intakes of key nutrients, anthropometric outcomes (weight, BMI and waist circumference) and blood pressure was examined using linear regression for participants aged over 18 years. Setting: Australia. Participants: Australians (2 years and older, n 12 153) participating in the representative 2011–2012 NNPAS. Results: Mean nut intake was 4·61 (95 % CI: 4·36, 4·86) g/d, with only 5·6 % of nut consumers consuming 30 g of nuts per day. Nut consumption was associated with significantly greater intakes of fibre, vitamin E, Fe, Mg and P. There was no association between nut consumption and body weight, BMI, waist circumference, or blood pressure. Conclusions: Exploration of nut consumption in a representative sample of Australians identified that nut intake does not meet recommendations. Higher nut consumption was not adversely associated with higher body weight, aligning with the current evidence base. Given the current levels of nut consumption in Australia, strategies to increase nut intake to recommended levels are required.

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“…Nut intakes remain lower than recommended among our participants' environment. Understanding how the general population perceives nuts could inform strategies to promote regular nut consumption and increase intakes amongst the general public [5,6].…”

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confidence: 99%