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Food choices and eating behaviours have a large impact on both human and planetary health. Recently, the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the World Health Organisation have developed a list of 16 guiding principles to achieve sustainable healthy diets (SHDs). They proposed that development of food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) should be a core element in the implementation of these SHDs in each country. The objective of this review is to explore the degree of alignment of current FBDGs to these guiding principles. A total of 43 FBDGs, written or translated into English, were collected from the online repository developed by the FAO and were analysed for their adherence to each of the guiding principles. Results were stratified for period of publication and geographical macro-area. Overall, there were high levels of inclusion of the factors related to health outcomes, especially in the most recent FBDGs. Conversely, environmental impact and socio-cultural aspects of diet were considered less frequently, especially in the older FBDGs. These results highlight the importance of revising FBDGs, especially to include emerging topics which represent the areas with the highest scope for improvement in the future versions of FBDGs. Replication of the present study in the coming years will be worthwhile to monitor improvements in the adherence of global FBDGs to the guiding principles of SHDs. The attainment of such a goal could promote a more rapid transition towards SHDs, as well as highlighting pivotal research trajectories to increase adoption and evaluate the impact on the food system.
Daniela Martini; Massimiliano Tucci; James Bradfield; Antonio Di Giorgio; Mirko Marino; Cristian Del Bo'; Marisa Porrini; Patrizia Riso. Principles of Sustainable Healthy Diets in Worldwide Dietary Guidelines: Efforts So Far and Future Perspectives. Nutrients 2021, 13, 1827 .
AMA StyleDaniela Martini, Massimiliano Tucci, James Bradfield, Antonio Di Giorgio, Mirko Marino, Cristian Del Bo', Marisa Porrini, Patrizia Riso. Principles of Sustainable Healthy Diets in Worldwide Dietary Guidelines: Efforts So Far and Future Perspectives. Nutrients. 2021; 13 (6):1827.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaniela Martini; Massimiliano Tucci; James Bradfield; Antonio Di Giorgio; Mirko Marino; Cristian Del Bo'; Marisa Porrini; Patrizia Riso. 2021. "Principles of Sustainable Healthy Diets in Worldwide Dietary Guidelines: Efforts So Far and Future Perspectives." Nutrients 13, no. 6: 1827.
Shane McAuliffe; David Unwin; James Bradfield; Sumantra Ray; Kathy Martyn. Bridging the gap between science-led research and evaluation of clinical practice: the role of service innovation audits and case studies. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2021, 4, 350 -351.
AMA StyleShane McAuliffe, David Unwin, James Bradfield, Sumantra Ray, Kathy Martyn. Bridging the gap between science-led research and evaluation of clinical practice: the role of service innovation audits and case studies. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. 2021; 4 (1):350-351.
Chicago/Turabian StyleShane McAuliffe; David Unwin; James Bradfield; Sumantra Ray; Kathy Martyn. 2021. "Bridging the gap between science-led research and evaluation of clinical practice: the role of service innovation audits and case studies." BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 4, no. 1: 350-351.
Luke Buckner; James Bradfield; Sumantra Ray. Making a difference in healthcare: community food provision during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2021, 4, 348 -349.
AMA StyleLuke Buckner, James Bradfield, Sumantra Ray. Making a difference in healthcare: community food provision during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. 2021; 4 (1):348-349.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuke Buckner; James Bradfield; Sumantra Ray. 2021. "Making a difference in healthcare: community food provision during the COVID-19 pandemic." BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 4, no. 1: 348-349.
Introduction Nutrition is a ‘hard’ science in two ways; the scientific rigour required for quality nutrition research, and equally, the challenges faced in evidence translation. Ways in which quality nutrition research can be synthesised and evidence effectively translated into practice were the focus of the Fourth Annual International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research. Setting Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, and Addenbrookes Hospital at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, in July 2018. Key findings Open communication and collaboration across disciplines and systems, including transfer of knowledge, ideas and data through international knowledge application networks, was presented as a key tool in enhancing nutrition research and translation of evidence. Increasing basic nutrition competence and confidence in medical professionals is needed to encourage the implementation of nutrition therapy in prevention and treatment of health outcomes. Conclusions A sustained focus on producing quality nutrition research must be coupled with increased efforts in collaboration and building of knowledge networks, including educating and training multidisciplinary health and medical professionals in nutrition. Such efforts are needed to ensure nutrition is both reliable in its messaging and effective in translation into healthcare.
Eden M Barrett; Mhairi Brown; Luke Buckner; James Bradfield; Ali A Khalid; Celia Laur; Sumantra Ray. Connecting nutrition as a hard science and international knowledge networks: Proceedings of the Fourth International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2020, 3, 391 -396.
AMA StyleEden M Barrett, Mhairi Brown, Luke Buckner, James Bradfield, Ali A Khalid, Celia Laur, Sumantra Ray. Connecting nutrition as a hard science and international knowledge networks: Proceedings of the Fourth International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. 2020; 3 (2):391-396.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEden M Barrett; Mhairi Brown; Luke Buckner; James Bradfield; Ali A Khalid; Celia Laur; Sumantra Ray. 2020. "Connecting nutrition as a hard science and international knowledge networks: Proceedings of the Fourth International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research." BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 3, no. 2: 391-396.
Introduction Like many of the biological sciences, nutrition has rapidly become a science which relies heavily on data collection, analysis and presentation. Knowledge gaps exist where data does not, and so the fifth annual International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research was held to address the theme of ‘Closing the Gap: Data-based Decisions in Food, Nutrition and Health Systems’. Setting Homerton College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge in July 2019. Key findings Data-driven decision making is more likely to lead to positive change in areas such as malnutrition, food insecurity and food production. These decisions must be informed by multiple stakeholders from various backgrounds in multisectorial collaboration. Case examples presented at the Summit contribute to the International Knowledge Application Network in Nutrition 2025, which aims to help identify and close gaps in nutrition and healthcare. Conclusions Formation of international networks are required to advance nutrition research, identify gaps and generate high-quality data. These data can be used to adequately train healthcare professionals resulting in positive impact on clinical and public health. Strengthening collaboration between existing networks will be essential in sharing data for better health outcomes.
Celia Laur; Jørgen Torgerstuen Johnsen; James Bradfield; Timothy Eden; Sucheta Mitra; Sumantra Ray. Closing the gap: data-based decisions in food, nutrition and health systems: proceedings of the Fifth International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2020, 3, 397 -402.
AMA StyleCelia Laur, Jørgen Torgerstuen Johnsen, James Bradfield, Timothy Eden, Sucheta Mitra, Sumantra Ray. Closing the gap: data-based decisions in food, nutrition and health systems: proceedings of the Fifth International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. 2020; 3 (2):397-402.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCelia Laur; Jørgen Torgerstuen Johnsen; James Bradfield; Timothy Eden; Sucheta Mitra; Sumantra Ray. 2020. "Closing the gap: data-based decisions in food, nutrition and health systems: proceedings of the Fifth International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research." BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 3, no. 2: 397-402.
James Bradfield; Helena Trigueiro; Sumantra Ray. Is global dietary change an effective strategy to curb climate change? BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2020, 3, 121 -122.
AMA StyleJames Bradfield, Helena Trigueiro, Sumantra Ray. Is global dietary change an effective strategy to curb climate change? BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. 2020; 3 (2):121-122.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJames Bradfield; Helena Trigueiro; Sumantra Ray. 2020. "Is global dietary change an effective strategy to curb climate change?" BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 3, no. 2: 121-122.
Existing micronutrient deficiencies, even if only a single micronutrient, can impair immune function and increase susceptibility to infectious disease. Certain population groups are more likely to have micronutrient deficiencies, while certain disease pathologies and treatment practices also exacerbate risk, meaning these groups tend to suffer increased morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases. Optimisation of overall nutritional status, including micronutrients, can be effective in reducing incidence of infectious disease. Micronutrient deficiencies are rarely recognised but are prevalent in the UK, as well as much more widely, particularly in high-risk groups susceptible to COVID-19. Practitioners should be aware of this fact and should make it a consideration for the screening process in COVID-19, or when screening may be difficult or impractical, to ensure blanket treatment as per the best practice guidelines. Correction of established micronutrient deficiencies, or in some cases assumed suboptimal status, has the potential to help support immune function and mitigate risk of infection. The effects of and immune response to COVID-19 share common characteristics with more well-characterised severe acute respiratory infections. Correction of micronutrient deficiencies has proven effective in several infectious diseases and has been shown to promote favourable clinical outcomes. Micronutrients appear to play key roles in mediating the inflammatory response and such effects may be enhanced through correction of deficiencies. Many of those at highest risk during the COVID-19 pandemic are also populations at highest risk of micronutrient deficiencies and poorer overall nutrition. Correction of micronutrient deficiencies in established COVID-19 infection may contribute to supporting immune response to infection in those at highest risk. There is a need for further research to establish optimal public health practice and clinical intervention regimens.
Shane McAuliffe; Sumantra Ray; Emily Fallon; James Bradfield; Timothy Eden; Martin Kohlmeier. Dietary micronutrients in the wake of COVID-19: an appraisal of evidence with a focus on high-risk groups and preventative healthcare. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2020, 3, 93 -99.
AMA StyleShane McAuliffe, Sumantra Ray, Emily Fallon, James Bradfield, Timothy Eden, Martin Kohlmeier. Dietary micronutrients in the wake of COVID-19: an appraisal of evidence with a focus on high-risk groups and preventative healthcare. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. 2020; 3 (1):93-99.
Chicago/Turabian StyleShane McAuliffe; Sumantra Ray; Emily Fallon; James Bradfield; Timothy Eden; Martin Kohlmeier. 2020. "Dietary micronutrients in the wake of COVID-19: an appraisal of evidence with a focus on high-risk groups and preventative healthcare." BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 3, no. 1: 93-99.