Metabolic syndrome is a complex disease that is exponentially increasing in the western
world, and diet is one of the possible ways to improve the metabolic status of patients. Barley …

Dietary fibre has proven to promote healthy body mass and reduce the risk of non-
communicable diseases. To date, in Slovenia, there were only a few outdated studies of …

Due to limited data about the impact of lockdown on health status, the present study aimed
to investigate the impact of COVID-19-related lockdown on changes in dietary habits …

Vitamin D is involved in calcium and phosphorus metabolism, and is vital for numerous
bodily functions. In the absence of sufficient UV-B light-induced skin biosynthesis, dietary …

Folate deficiency is associated with various health issues, including anemia, cardiovascular
disease, and birth defects. Low folate intake and suboptimal folate status were found in …

Vitamin B12 deficiency poses a health concern, especially in vulnerable populations.
Dietary vitamin B12 intake was obtained by two 24 h dietary recalls and food propensity …

Surveys have indicated that preschool children do not consume adequate amounts of
vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts. This cross-sectional intervention study aimed to …

A plant-based diet rich in whole foods and fiber is beneficial for cardiovascular (CV) health.
This impact is often linked to specific food groups and their preparation methods, reflecting …

Little is known about Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) of daily kindergarten menus. The
objective of the present study was to determine whether, antioxidant-enriched kindergarten …

The report details the results of the EFSA contract CFT/EFSA/DCM/2012/02, which aimed to
identify and evaluate available data collection protocols and tools for capturing food …