Alanna J Moshfegh’s research while affiliated with United States Department of Agriculture and other places

... Male adults in the United States consume, on average, about 2.7 L of beverages or approximately 11.5 cups a day, of which at least half (1.6 L, or 6.8 cups) is water, according to the 2017-2018 NHANES report. 1 Beverages contribute to about 17% of daily energy intake, but the effect that beverages can have on health outcomes is frequently underestimated. Habitual consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) or artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) is associated with a greater incidence of type 2 diabetes, adiposity, and metabolic syndrome. ...

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The association of men's beverage intake with semen quality and assisted reproduction outcomes in patients undergoing fertility treatment

... Added sugars intake from specific sources was then determined for a select beverage group comprising soft drinks, fruit drinks (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 72) and coffee and tea (WWEIA subgroup 73), as the beverages contributing the most to added sugars (soft drinks and fruit drinks) [11] or those whose contribution to added sugars has increased over time (coffee and tea) [20]. Added sugars intake was also determined for other sources of added sugars that have been associated, either positively or negatively, with diet quality: RTEC (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 46) [13]; flavored milk (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 12) [21]; sweet bakery products (cakes and pies, cookies and brownies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries) (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 55) [22]; and snack/meal bars (cereal bars, nutrition bars) (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 54) [23]. ...

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Associations Between Added Sugars Intake from Various Food and Beverage Sources and Diet Quality Among the U.S. Population

... The topics addressed in the educational path included the identification of patients at risk of CKD; CKD complications (such as hypertension, anemia, bone and mineral disorders, and metabolic acidosis); diagnosis and treatment in primary care; and, finally, an in-depth analysis of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN)/KDIGO guidelines. Patients at high risk for CKD are especially those with diabetes and hypertension, accounting for more than half of all clinical cases (42% and 18%, respectively), so an improvement in population screening and diagnosis is needed, as showed by different international researchers [11][12][13][14][15]. Chronic kidney disease is also characterized by several complications ...

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International Nephrology Masterclass in Chronic Kidney Disease: Rationale, Summary, and Future Perspectives

... Some countries, such as the United States (US), have developed a highly industrialized food environment run by several multi-national food companies (2) that have saturated the market with hyperpalatable foods (3). The food environment, combined with a structural environment that promotes limited physical activity and a culture that embraces convenience and eating on-the-go (4,5) has yielded a US adult obesity rate 42.2%, the highest globally (6). However, other countries, such as Italy, have retained more local/national food companies and agricultural production and have experienced slower integration of industrialized foods into the food supply. ...

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The Italian food environment may confer protection from hyper-palatable foods: evidence and comparison with the United States

... The average protein consumption in 20-39 years old women in the United States is 73 grams/day 16 (NAHNES 2015-16) which is far beyond the recommended amount (46 g/day for women ages 19-70þ years). 16 Moreover, despite increased protein requirements during pregnancy (71 g/day), the average daily protein consumption in 20-40 years old pregnant women in the United States was higher compared with non-pregnant women (81.9 g and 71.4 g, respectively). ...

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The interactive effects of gestational obesity and maternal high- and normal-protein diets on food intake, body weight, composition, and glucose metabolism in male offspring of obese Wistar rats

... (2) Only 12 percent of adults in 2019 met the USDA's fruit intake recommendation and only 10 percent met the vegetable recommendation. (3)(4)(5) Moreover, while current USDA guidelines recommend keeping added sugars (typically found in processed foods) to less than 10 percent of daily calorie intake, the typical U.S. diet includes more than 13 percent, with sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) accounting for approximately 35 percent of those added sugars. (2) Poor dietary quality, such as inadequate fruit and vegetable (FV) intake, has been linked to weight gain, obesity, and obesity-related diseases that pose significant risks to public health. ...

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California's SNAP-Ed Be Better Social Marketing Campaign: Mothers' Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Facilitation of Children's Healthy Behaviors

... Added sugars intake from specific sources was then determined for a select beverage group comprising soft drinks, fruit drinks (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 72) and coffee and tea (WWEIA subgroup 73), as the beverages contributing the most to added sugars (soft drinks and fruit drinks) [11] or those whose contribution to added sugars has increased over time (coffee and tea) [20]. Added sugars intake was also determined for other sources of added sugars that have been associated, either positively or negatively, with diet quality: RTEC (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 46) [13]; flavored milk (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 12) [21]; sweet bakery products (cakes and pies, cookies and brownies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries) (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 55) [22]; and snack/meal bars (cereal bars, nutrition bars) (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 54) [23]. ...

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Associations Between Added Sugars Intake from Various Food and Beverage Sources and Diet Quality Among the U.S. Population

... 2 See definition of "Mexican food" on page 8. 3 Includes supermarkets, warehouse clubs, specialty stores, and ethnic food stores. 4 Includes restaurant with waiter/waitress service; bar/tavern/lounge; cafeteria; and restaurant, not further specified. 5 Includes sources not specifically shown, e.g., someone else/gift and convenience store. ...

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Consumption of Mexican Food by U.S. Adults: What We Eat in America, NHANES 2017 - March 2020

... Even though these foods are purportedly served in small portions, many snack foods are ultraprocessed, designed to be hyperpalatable, and are easily overconsumed. This raises questions as to the utility of the %DV threshold as an appropriate approach for an FOPL in the US with its very high prevalence of snacking (i.e., according to the National Health and Nutrition Survey, 95% of adults consume at least one snack a day) [19]. For example, a large package of Cheetos (17.5 oz) specifies a serving size of 28 g (21 pieces, with 17 servings per package). ...

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Defining “High-In” Saturated Fat, Sugar, and Sodium to Help Inform Front-of-Pack Labeling Efforts for Packaged Foods and Beverages in the United States

... Added sugars intake from specific sources was then determined for a select beverage group comprising soft drinks, fruit drinks (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 72) and coffee and tea (WWEIA subgroup 73), as the beverages contributing the most to added sugars (soft drinks and fruit drinks) [11] or those whose contribution to added sugars has increased over time (coffee and tea) [20]. Added sugars intake was also determined for other sources of added sugars that have been associated, either positively or negatively, with diet quality: RTEC (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 46) [13]; flavored milk (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 12) [21]; sweet bakery products (cakes and pies, cookies and brownies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries) (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 55) [22]; and snack/meal bars (cereal bars, nutrition bars) (first two digits of WWEIA subgroup 54) [23]. ...

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Associations Between Added Sugars Intake from Various Food and Beverage Sources and Diet Quality Among the U.S. Population