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Dietary intake of the trace elements manganese, molybdenum and zinc in children in Germany
Exposure estimates are a key component of risk assessment in order to describe the risk as a function of the hazard and intake of a substance [1]. This requires a highly realistic representation of exposure. A reliable estimate of intake requires both representative con … weiterlesen
The food-based dietary guidelines of the German Nutrition Society in medical education
An unhealthy diet is one of the leading risk factors worldwide for noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and cancer [1]. In Germany, 14% of all deaths are attributable to unhealthy diets [2]. Furthermore, dietary patterns that incre … weiterlesen
Sustainability in Switzerland’s Chef Apprenticeship: Gaps, Potential and Perspectives
Gastronomy shapes food culture and has considerable potential to promote sustainable diets, particularly given the growing level of out-ofhome consumption in Switzerland. weiterlesen
Opportunities and challenges of sustainable nutrition for children in daycare centers
The food system plays a significant role in pushing the planet beyond its carrying capacity. Sustainable food systems can mitigate the negative impacts of global climate and environmental change while simultaneously promoting positive effects on dietary patterns and hea … weiterlesen
Critical nutrients in therapeutic ketogenic diets using commercially available ketogenic replacement products
Ketogenic diets (KD) are a treatment option for drug-resistant epilepsy and certain metabolic disorders, recommended by clinical guidelines. The strict carbohydrate restriction and high fat content of these diets can result in a risk of inadequate micronutrient intake … weiterlesen
Shift-working police officers
In 2023, approximately 339,000 police officers were employed in Germany, the majority of whom work within a shift system and are therefore exposed to considerable physical as well as psychological demands [1]. Knauth and Hornberger define shift work as a form of work sc … weiterlesen
Assessment of the dietary intake of infants and toddlers using a 24-hour recall
Assessing the diets of infants and toddlers is particularly challenging because their food intake varies greatly and can usually be reliably recorded only when they are under parental care [1]. weiterlesen
The feasibility of the Planetary Health Diet in the everyday lives of low-income households
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time [1]. Global food production is the single largest contributor to exceeding planetary boundaries [2]. At the same time, more and more people in Western economies are suffering from obesity and the resulting he … weiterlesen
Edible films based on plant proteins for sensory-improved sausage alternative products
In recent years, plant proteins used in the production of meat alternatives have become increasingly important. However, meat alternatives, such as vegan sausage alternatives, often fail to convince consumers because the current plant-based sausage casings, which are ma … weiterlesen
Meat alternatives in canteens
Since communal catering reaches a broad range of people, it is assumed that offering appropriate food choices can encourage changes towards more sustainable and healthier eating habits. The study focused on reducing meat dishes by introducing plant-based meat alternativ … weiterlesen
Teaching kitchens in medical rehabilitation – an inventory
Alongside statutory health insurance (German: gesetzliche Krankenversicherung (GKV)), the Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV Bund) is the most important funding organization for medical rehabilitation in Germany. weiterlesen
Insects as a sustainable protein source
As part of the NewFoodSystems project “Pr:Ins”, this study examined the production and marketing of mealworm beetle larvae (Tenebrio molitor L.; Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae; “mealworms”) as an alternative protein source in terms of quality, sustainability, and consumer ac … weiterlesen
Status quo on dealing with processed food, salt, sugar and fat in daycare centres
Peer-Reviewed / Original (Original) received: 20.07.2023; Revision accepted: 13.12.2023 Introduction According to current data, 13.2 % of girls and 8.3 % of boys aged 3–6 years are overweight or obese in Germany [1]. The prevention of overweight and obesity is of g … weiterlesen
What characterizes outpatient nutrition therapy interventions for obesity? A survey of nutrition professionals in Germany, part 2
Peer reviewed / Manuscript (original) submitted: 23 December 2024; revision accepted: 9 April 2025 Part 2: Counseling approaches, behavior change interventions, and underlying qualifications Introduction The involvement of nutrition professionals (NPs) in weight lo … weiterlesen
What characterizes outpatient nutrition therapy interventions for obesity? A survey of nutrition professionals in Germany, part 1
Peer reviewed / Manuscript (original) submitted: 23 December 2024; revision accepted: 9 April 2025 Part 1: Prior experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, monitoring tools and evaluation indicators Introduction Guideline-based obesity treatment is based on a mul … weiterlesen
Evaluating the limits of AI-based nutritional advice for pregnant women from ChatGPT and Gemini
Peer-reviewed / Manuscript (original) submitted: 19 February 2025; revision accepted: 5 June 2025 Introduction The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 marked the beginning of a societal transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), which is increasingly inf … weiterlesen
Representative survey of practices to reduce food waste in German households
Peer reviewed / Manuscript (overview) submitted: 20 January 2025; revision accepted: 25 April 2025 Introduction The generation of food waste is a problem that occurs along the entire food supply chain with far-reaching ecological, social, and economic consequences … weiterlesen
Dairy and plant-based milk alternatives as part of a more sustainable diet
Peer review Manuscript submitted: 30.07.2024. Position statements in the Ernahrungs Umschau, as in many other journals, are not subject to the peer review process because position statements have already been evaluated, discussed and widely agreed upon by experts (peers … weiterlesen
Nutrition therapy in neurological diseases
Peer reviewed / Manuscript (original) submitted: 19 July 2024; revision accepted: 10 January 2025 Development of an ICF-Dietetics core-assessment set including qualitative patient interviews Background According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, age-relat … weiterlesen
Larval meal of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is suitable for feeding whiteleg shrimps (Penaeus vannamei) under practical conditions in a modern closed-loop system
Peer reviewed / Manuscript (original) submitted: 4 September 2024; revision accepted: 17 February 2025 Introduction Livestock farming is increasingly criticized due to its high consumption of resources. This is primarily due to the necessary cultivation of feed, th … weiterlesen
Mycelium as Food
Peer reviewed / Manuscript (overview) submitted: 25 November 2024; revision accepted: 3 March 2025 When will it be approved as a Novel Food? Introduction Mushrooms have been a part of the human diet for centuries. Their edibility or toxicity have been extensively t … weiterlesen
Ketopoly
Peer reviewed / Manuscript (original) submitted: 2 June 2025; accepted: 6 June 2025 A playful approach to supporting ketogenic nutritional therapy in children and adults Introduction Ketogenic diets are based on a very low-carbohydrate, moderate- protein, and high-fat d … weiterlesen
Nutritional behavior of sports students in Karlsruhe
Peer reviewed / Manuscript (original) submitted: 9 May 2024; revision accepted: 26 September 2024 An empirical study on dietary patterns, nutritional motives, and selfperceived physical-sporting performance Introduction A plant-based diet is recommended in foodbase … weiterlesen
Implementation of the DGE quality standard for meals in an university canteen
Peer reviewed / Manuscript (short paper) submitted: 25 Oct 2024; revision accepted: 25 Mar 2025 Factors of (non-)continuation Background and research questions Communal catering in various settings such as daycare centers, schools and workplaces offers particular o … weiterlesen