Food and nutrition research

Aims: Nutrition labelling is crucial in providing information about the nutritional content of food products, helping consumers make healthier choices, thereby improving public health. This article reviews global nutrition labelling policies and analyses their impact on consumer behaviour and public health. It also suggests directions and solutions for effectively implementing nutrition labelling policies in Vietnam.

Although clear recommendations exist regarding the consumption of fruits and vegetables for health benefits, consumption levels in countries around the world remain low, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Numerous valuable studies have shown that personal economic factors are among the main barriers affecting fruit and vegetable consumption, especially affordability for individuals in low-income groups.

Aims: To describe the nutritional status and diet of employees at Nui Beo Coal Joint Stock Company in 2021. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 2,325 workers from three different groups employed at Nui Beo Coal Joint Stock Company. Nutritional status was assessed through anthropometric methods, meal portions during shifts were weighed and measured, home diet was surveyed.

Aims: To assess the dietary intake and food frequency of children under 5 years old in the two communes in Sin Ho district, Lai Chau province in 2023. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 793 children under 5 years old and their caregivers. A 24-hour dietary recall and food frequency questionnaire were used.

Aims: The research is conducted to test the nutrition system in clinical within the framework of the state-level project KC 4.0-13/19-25 “Research on building an intelligence nutrition monitoring, surveillance and consulting system for Vietnamese people and some patient groups”.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from June 2022 to June 2023, involving a sample of 681 post-menopausal women aged 45 and above in Lam Dong Province.

Aims: To determine the relationship between the concentration of micronutrients and bone mineral density of women examined at the National Institute of Nutrition.

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng, kiến thức, thực hành về dinh dưỡng của người lao động (NLĐ) thuộc hai nhà máy dệt may, da giày tại tỉnh Nghệ An và Nam Định năm 2023.

Mục tiêu: Mô tả đặc điểm khẩu phần ở người trưởng thành tại huyện Gia Lâm, Hà Nội năm 2022. Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang được thực hiện trên 220 người 20-60 tuổi. Phương pháp hỏi ghi khẩu phần cá thể 24 giờ qua được sử dụng để thu thập số liệu đánh giá khẩu phần.

Aims: To describe the nutritional status and its associated factors among children aged 24-59 months in Phu Luong district, Thai Nguyen province in 2022. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,966 children aged 24-59 months in 8 communes of Phu Luong district, Thai Nguyen province. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric methods, and a designed questionnaire was used to evaluate related factors.

Aims: To assess dietary intake of children 3- 5 years old; to evaluate nutrition knowledge and practices on childcare. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2 communes of Son Dong district, Bac Giang province on 500 mothers/caregivers of children aged 3-5 years old.

Aims: To assess anthropometric and nutritional status of children in two preschools in Ninh Binh province. Methods: A cross-sectional study in 1200 children 2-5 years in preschools was carried out. Each child was measured anthropometric indices to assess nutritional status. Nutritional status of children 2-5 years was evaluated by three indicators: weight for age (W/A), height for age (H/A), and BMI for age (BMI/A) classified by WHO standards 2006 and 2007.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 150 subjects in Trung Hoa ward, Cau Giay district, Hanoi from October to November 2023 with a random sampling method. Subjects underwent anthropometric measurements, nutritional assessment using the MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment) tool, sarcopenia screening using the SARC-F tool, interviews regarding factors related to nutritional care needs of the elderly.

Aims: To assess their nutritional status, food consumption frequency, and 24-hour dietary recall in patients with severe and very severe hypertriglyceridemia at the Department of Diabetes Endocrinology, Bach Mai Hospital.

Methods: A comparative descriptive study was conducted in Thai Nguyen city on 126 individuals aged 40-69 years, comprising a hypertensive group (n=67) and a non-hypertensive group (n=59). Data collection utilized pre-designed questionnaires covering: general information, physical activity, alcohol consumption, smoking habits, dietary habits, and food consumption frequency. Blood pressure measurements and anthropometric assessments were performed.

Aims: To assess the nutritional status of children aged 0-23 months and child feeding practices in 6 communes of ethnic minorities in Lao Cai and Dac Lac provinces. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect anthropometric data of all 793 children aged 0-23 months in 6 communes in 2 provinces. 301 mothers with young children were interviewed on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practice (IYCF) questionnaire using WHO 2021 references.

Aims: To evaluate risk factors associated with hypertension among adults aged 40-69 years. Methods: A comparative descriptive study was conducted in Thai Nguyen city on 126 individuals aged 40-69 years, comprising a hypertensive group (n=67) and a non-hypertensive group (n=59). Data collection utilized pre-designed questionnaires covering: general information, physical activity, alcohol consumption, smoking habits, dietary habits, and food consumption frequency. Blood pressure measurements and anthropometric assessments were performed.

Aims: To assess the nutritional status of children aged 0-23 months and child feeding practices in 6 communes of ethnic minorities in Lao Cai and Dac Lac provinces. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect anthropometric data of all 793 children aged 0-23 months in 6 communes in 2 provinces. 301 mothers with young children were interviewed on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practice (IYCF) questionnaire using WHO 2021 references.

Aims: To describe the admission status during the period of 2013–2023 and the recruitment demand for the Bachelor of Nutrition in the period of 2024–2030 in Vietnam.

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) have an impact on the health of overweight and obese adutls. This review aims to summarize and analyze clinical studies on the effects of MCT on anthropometric indices in overweight and obese adults, in order to provide guidelines for the appropriate use of MCT in managing overweight and obesity in the Vietnamese community.

Synbiotics have potential positive effects on human health. This review was conducted to synthesize and analyze the updated research on synbiotic supplementation for children, effects of synbiotics on children's nutritional status and health and propose potential and future research directions.