Functional Foods and Cancer On Pinterest and Pubmed: Myths and Science

Justo, Graça; Oliveira, Eloy Macchiute de; Jurberg, Claudia

doi:10.4155/fsoa-2018-0023

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“…In terms of research articles, which have made up 75% of our content this year, our highlights include an investigation of whether dietary glutamate could contribute to obsessive–compulsive disorder [9] and an investigation comparing whether what is discussed in social media about oncology research and foods is related to what is published in the scientific literature [10].…”

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“…9 Data from social media can be collected and interpreted in a variety of ways. Small-scale studies can be undertaken by researchers independently using manual scraping, coding and thematic analysis with or without statistical analysis 10,11 and large-scale studies can be undertaken using automated content analysis involving sophisticated data scraping tools, natural language processing software, image-recognition software and computational statistical analysis. 12,13 The use of advanced analytic software has become increasingly popular as new technologies and social media surveillance services continue to emerge.…”

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Using social media analysis to study population dietary behaviours: A scoping review

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Allman‐Farinelli

2022

J Human Nutrition Diet

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Background: The rapid adoption and sustained use of social media globally has provided researchers with access to unprecedented quantities of lowlatency data at minimal costs. This may be of particular interest to nutrition research because food is frequently posted about and discussed on social media platforms. This scoping review investigates the ways in which social media is being used to understand population food consumption, attitudes and behaviours. Methods: The peer-reviewed literature was searched from 2003 to 2021 using four electronic databases. Results: The review identified 71 eligible studies from 25 countries. Two-thirds (n = 47) were published within the last 5 years. The USA had the highest research output (31%, n = 22) and Twitter was the most used platform (41%, n = 29). A diverse range of dataset sizes were used, with some studies relying on manual techniques to collect and analyse data, whereas others required the use of advanced software technology. Most studies were conducted by disciplines outside health, with only two studies (3%) being conducted by nutritionists.Conclusions: It appears the development of methodological and ethical frameworks as well as partnerships between experts in nutrition and information technology may be required to advance the field in nutrition research. Moving beyond traditional methods of dietary data collection may prove social media as a useful adjunct to inform recommended dietary practices and food policies.

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“…Regarding cancer prevention and control, the World Health Organization (WHO) action provides guidance on public health priorities and thus key implementation in science issues. In 2003, WHO and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) strongly suggested a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, and low in sugar, fat, and salt, combined with regular physical activity to reduce mortality caused by chronic diseases [5]. It is very important to remember that 90-95% of all cancers are closely related to lifestyle, such as obesity and diet [6].…”

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The Anti-Cancer Effects of Red-Pigmented Foods: Biomarker Modulation and Mechanisms Underlying Cancer Progression

2022

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Cancer is one the most malignant diseases that is a leading cause of death worldwide. Vegetables and fruits contain beneficial nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, folates, dietary fibers, and various natural bioactive compounds. These can prevent the pathological processes of many cancers and reduce cancer related mortality. Specifically, the anti-cancer effect of vegetables and fruits is largely attributable to the natural bioactive compounds present within them. A lot of bioactive compounds have very specific colors with pigments and the action of them in the human body varies by their color. Red-pigmented foods, such as apples, oranges, tomatoes, cherries, grapes, berries, and red wine, have been widely reported to elicit beneficial effects and have been investigated for their anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative properties, as well as anti-cancer effect. Most of the anti-cancer effects of bioactive compounds in red-pigmented foods arise from the suppression of cancer cell invasion and metastasis, as well as the induction of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. In this review, we assessed publications from the last 10 years and identified 10 bioactive compounds commonly studied in red-pigmented foods: lycopene, anthocyanin, β-carotene, pectin, betaine, rutin, ursolic acid, kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin. We focused on the mechanisms and targets underlying the anti-cancer effect of the compounds and provided rationale for further investigation of the compounds to develop more potent anti-cancer treatment methods.

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Functional Foods and Cancer On Pinterest and Pubmed: Myths and Science

Cited by 9 publications

References 40 publications

Welcome To Volume 5 of Future Science OA

Welcome To Volume 5 of Future Science OA

Using social media analysis to study population dietary behaviours: A scoping review

The Anti-Cancer Effects of Red-Pigmented Foods: Biomarker Modulation and Mechanisms Underlying Cancer Progression

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