Impact of the economic crisis on food consumption of Sri Lankans: An online cross-sectional survey

Sooriyaarachchi, Piumika; Jayawardena, Ranil

doi:10.1016/j.dsx.2023.102786

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“…They are rich in various antioxidants and a large number of phytochemicals, including abundant anthocyanin pigments, vitamin C, and vitamin E, which contribute to their high antioxidant capacity (33). In Sri Lanka, antioxidant-rich fruits such as berry varieties, pomegranates, and grapes are neither cultivated nor easily accessible due to their high cost (34).…”

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Development of a sports nutrition knowledge questionnaire for Sri Lankan athletes

Jayawardena

Weerasinghe

Trakman

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Background: Satisfactory nutrition knowledge among athletes is important to encourage proper dietary habits to overcome deficiencies and enhance sports performance. Identifying knowledge gaps in sports nutrition is essential for improving athletes' understanding, ideally through a contemporary tool that evaluates both general nutrition knowledge (GNK) and sports nutrition knowledge (SNK). This study aims to develop the Athletic Sports Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (A-SNKQ) specifically for Sri Lankan track and field athletes. Methods: The development of the A-SNKQ followed an extensive step-wise approach. Firstly, a systematic literature review was conducted on existing SNK questionnaires for athletes. Secondly, sports nutrition guidelines were incorporated into the questionnaire. Thirdly, information from local literature was gathered to ensure contextual relevance. Lastly, a qualitative study involving key athletic stakeholders was conducted to gain cultural insights. Additional processes were implemented to format and translate the tool. Results: The final version of the questionnaire consists of 33 questions, categorized into 12 sub-sections under two main sections: GNK (n = 16) and SNK (n = 17). The GNK section covers topics such as macronutrients, micronutrients, energy balance, hydration, and weight management. The SNK section addresses specific areas related to sporting performance, including carbohydrate loading, pre-training meals, meals during training, post-training meals, sports supplements, supplement label reading, alcohol consumption, isotonic drinks, doping, and relative energy deficiency syndrome in sports (RED-S). The questionnaire utilizes two question formats, namely single-best response questions and multiple-choice questions. In addition, three sports supplement labels were included. Conclusions: The GNK section of the A-SNKQ addresses the fundamental nutritional concepts. Conversely, the SNK focuses on the knowledge associated with sporting performance among track and field athletes.

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Development of a sports nutrition knowledge questionnaire for Sri Lankan athletes

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Trakman

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“…The new approaches are crucial for addressing the global food crisis through the application of proper nano-and/or bio-technologies along with integrated farming practices such as irrigation, fertilization, soil tillage, preand post-harvest, and pest management. The global food crisis has several dimensions, including economic [77], water security [78], global pandemics [79][80][81], and food loss and waste issues [82].…”

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Nano-Food Farming: Toward Sustainable Applications of Proteins, Mushrooms, Nano-Nutrients, and Nanofibers

Prokisch,

Törős,

Nguyen

et al. 2024

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The relationship between agriculture and food is very close. It is impossible to produce adequate crops for global food security without proper farm management. Farming practices represent direct and indirect controlling factors in terms of global food security. Farming management practices influence agro-food production from seed germination through to the post-harvest treatments. Nano-farming utilizes nanotechnologies for agricultural food production. This review covers four key components of nano-farming: nano-mushroom production, protein-based nanoparticles, nano-nutrients, and nanofibers. This provides a comprehensive overview of the potential applications of nanotechnology in agriculture. The role of these components will be discussed in relation to the challenges faced and solutions required to achieve sustainable agricultural production. Edible mushrooms are important to food security because they are a nutritious food source and can produce nanoparticles that can be used in the production of other food sources. Protein-based nanoparticles have considerable potential in the delivery of bioactives as carriers and other applications. Nano-nutrients (mainly nano-selenium, nano-tellurium and carbon nanodots) have crucial impacts on the nutrient status of plant-based foods. Carbon nanodots and other carbon-based nanomaterials have the potential to influence agricultural crops positively. There are promising applications of nanofibers in food packaging, safety and processing. However, further research is needed to understand the impacts and potential risks of nanomaterials in the food production system.

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Lifestyle changes during the economic crisis: a Sri Lankans survey

Sooriyaarachchi,

Jayawardena

2023

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has caused millions of people to descend into poverty, compromising their rights to health, education and standard of living. This study aimed to examine how the economic crisis has affected Sri Lankans’ lifestyles. Subject and methods An online cross-sectional survey was conducted in July 2022, using an e-questionnaire based on Google Forms. The questionnaire assessed respondents’ socio-demographics and lifestyle-related behaviours before and during the economic crisis. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression analysis were used. Results A total of 1214 respondents, aged ≥ 18 years were included in this survey. During the crisis, there was a nearly 80% and 60% decline in alcohol consumption and smoking, respectively. Although many respondents (57.6%) used private vehicles as their primary mode of transportation before the crisis, this has decreased significantly (18.2%) during the crisis. Furthermore, 65.3% reported that their walking time has increased during this time. Respondents who lived in Colombo were significantly more likely to report increased walking time compared to people from other districts (OR 1.540; 95% CI, 1.081–2.193; P = 0.017). Also, those with the lowest monthly incomes reported a twofold increase in walking time during the crisis as those with the highest monthly incomes (OR = 2.224, 95% CI = 1.329–3.723, P = 0.002). Cooking methods used before and after the economic crisis differ significantly, with many respondents relying on gas (pre 92.8%; post 15.5%) as their primary cooking fuel before the crisis and now moving to firewood (pre 3.7%; post 46.5%). More than two-thirds (75.2%) of respondents were thinking of migrating to another country alone or with their families because of the country’s current situation. Conclusion The everyday activities of Sri Lankans have been significantly affected by the country’s economic crisis.

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Impact of the economic crisis on food consumption of Sri Lankans: An online cross-sectional survey

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References 23 publications

Development of a sports nutrition knowledge questionnaire for Sri Lankan athletes

Development of a sports nutrition knowledge questionnaire for Sri Lankan athletes

Nano-Food Farming: Toward Sustainable Applications of Proteins, Mushrooms, Nano-Nutrients, and Nanofibers

Lifestyle changes during the economic crisis: a Sri Lankans survey

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