Food Services Menu Engineering: Preference, Acceptability, and Popularity Index of Local Food Package Menus to Control the Glycemic Responses of T2DM Subjects

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1119-1129
Author(s):  
Nurul Hakimah ◽  
Nur Rahman ◽  
Sucipto Sucipto ◽  
Wignyanto Wignyanto ◽  
Aulanni'am Aulanni'am
Keyword(s):  
Local Food ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Glycemic Response ◽  
Good Glycemic Control ◽  
Engineering Data ◽  
Food Package ◽  
Post Test

Background: The purpose of this study was to analyze the menu engineering data: preferences, acceptances, and popularity indexes of local food package menus with low to moderate glycemic index and how these variables affect the glycemic response of subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This study was a one group pre and post-test experimental study with 21 T2DM participants. A total of 1,764 menu engineering data were obtained during the two-week study period. Fifteen food service survey questions were distributed and anthropometric and glycemic responses were measured. Results: The popularity indexes of the main and snack package menus were significantly different (p=0,000). There was a significant decrease (p<0.05) in Δ RBG levels by 59.6±115.8 mg/ dL (26.7%) and Δ % albumin glycated by 1.5±1.0 (6.1%) (p = 0.000) on 38% subjects with good glycemic control who consumed less food outside the study (12.5%). Price, type of food, type of foodstuff, nutrient content, portion size, food appearance, food texture, GI values, food menu name, and menu conformity to the environment were important considerations in the menu preference and popularity. Conclusion: This study showed that the local food package menu can control the glycemic response of T2DM participants while having a high popularity index. This finding provides an opportunity for the foodservice industry to operate sustainably by considering the factors desired by consumers with T2DM in controlling their long-term glycemic response.

scholarly journals Perspectives and Preferences of Young Adult Smartphone Users for Nutrition Apps: Web-based Survey (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria F. Vasiloglou ◽  
Stergios Christodoulidis ◽  
Emilie Reber ◽  
Thomai Stathopoulou ◽  
Ya Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
End Users ◽  
European Population ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Local Foods ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Nutrition And Diet

BACKGROUND Digital technologies, particularly the use of mobile apps, have evolved dramatically in recent years. The large number of “Nutrition and Diet” (ND) apps and their numbers of downloads indicate that there is great interest in diet monitoring and assessment. OBJECTIVE We sought to explore the perspectives of end-users on the features, current use, and acceptance of ND mHealth apps. METHODS A multidisciplinary team designed and setup the survey and before its release, it has been pilot-tested by 18 end-users. A 19-question survey was finally developed which has been translated into six languages; EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, EL. RESULTS End-users (n=2382) (79.4 female, 19.9% male, 0.7% neither) with a mean age of 27.2(SD: 8.5) completed the survey. Around half of the participants (51.5%) have used a ND app. The primary criteria for selecting such and app were to be easy to use, free of charge and also produce automatic readings of caloric and macronutrient content (i.e. food type and/or the portion size are estimated by the system without any contribution by the user). An app is less likely to be selected if it wrongly estimates portion size, calories or nutrient content. Moreover, other important limitations include the use of a database that comprises non-local foods and which may omit major foods. CONCLUSIONS This comprehensive study in a mostly European population assessed the preferences and perspectives of (potential) ND app users. Understanding user needs will benefit both researchers who work on tools for innovative dietary assessment, as well as those who assist research on behavioural changes related to nutrition.

Acute Effect of Chili Consumption on Thermogenesis and Glycemic Response Following Oral Glucose Load in Men

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-294
Author(s):  
Muriel Ávila-Seguel ◽  
Constanza Márquez-Urrizola ◽  
Gislaine Granfeldt ◽  
Katia Saez-Carrillo ◽  
Javad Sharifi-Rad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Effect ◽  
Chili Pepper ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Glycemic Response ◽  
Oral Glucose Load ◽  
Glucose Load ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Hypoglycemic and thermogenic effects are attributed to the capsaicinoid compounds (capsaicin). The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of the consumption of 5g of chili pepper on thermogenesis and the glycemic response. In a pretest-post-test quasi-experimental study, the energy expenditure (EE) of 15 healthy men was evaluated by using indirect calorimetry at rest and with the consumption of 5g of Capsicum annum. In addition, the glycemic response after an oral glucose load was evaluated. After the consumption of C. annum, there was a significant increase in the EE of all the participants during the first few seconds postchili consumption. In sedentary participants, the consumption of chili pepper caused a significant decrease of blood glucose levels. The consumption of chili pepper has a potential immediate thermogenic effect during the first few seconds and, in sedentary people, it has a potential hypoglycemic effect.

scholarly journals Nutrient content changes from steaming or soaking timothy-alfalfa hay: effects on feed preferences and acute glycemic response in Standardbred racehorses1

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (10) ◽  
pp. 4199-4207
Author(s):  
Tiana G Owens ◽  
Madeline Barnes ◽  
Vanessa M Gargano ◽  
Louise Julien ◽  
Wilfredo D Mansilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Dust Particles ◽  
Glycemic Response ◽  
Nutrient Losses ◽  
Time To Peak ◽  
Alfalfa Hay ◽  
Average Blood Glucose ◽  
Standardbred Racehorses

Abstract Soaking hay and steaming hay are strategies that are used to reduce respirable dust particles for horses but may result in variable nutrient losses, including nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) and minerals. Since these losses have not been quantified in Canadian hay yet, the first aim of this study was to identify nutrient losses from first-cut timothy-alfalfa hay grown in southern Ontario, Canada, after soaking for 30 min or steaming for 60 min. It is uncertain whether horses prefer hay when it is dry, soaked, or steamed. To address this, 13 Standardbred racehorses were offered 2 of these hays side by side for 30 min on 6 consecutive occasions until all possible combinations had been offered. Quantity of hay eaten was determined and horses were video recorded during feedings to assess time spent eating and investigating hay. Additionally, consumption of feeds with differing NSC levels has been observed to influence glycemic response in horses; however, this has not been measured in horses consuming steamed hay before and the results from soaked hay studies have been inconclusive. As such, the final aim of this study was to examine acute glycemic response in horses after being fed dry, soaked, and steamed hays. Blood glucose was measured every 30 min from 9 Standardbred racehorses for 6 h following a meal of 0.5% of their body weight of treatment hay on a dry matter basis (DMB). Soaked, but not steamed, hay had lower concentrations of soluble protein, NSC, and potassium in contrast to the same dry hay (P < 0.05). Peak glucose, average blood glucose, total area under the curve, and time to peak did not differ among treatments (P > 0.05). We conclude that acute glycemic response of racehorses was not influenced by soaking or steaming hay. Horses also consumed less soaked hay (DMB) than dry or steamed hay (P < 0.05) and spent less time eating soaked hay than dry or steamed hay (P < 0.05).

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PERUBAHAN STANDAR PORSI MAKAN DENGAN SISA MAKANAN PASIEN RUMAH SAKIT HOLISTIK TAHUN 2016 (STUDI SISA NASI PADA MENU MAKAN SIANG DIET DI RS HOLISTIK)

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Fatkhurohman Fatkhurohman ◽  
Yanesti Nuravianda Lestari ◽  
Dian Titis Torina
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Test Design ◽  
High Food ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Weighing Method

The high food waste in a hospital showed the quality of food service was not optimal. The Holistic Hospital of Purwakarta that used small, medium, and lage portion standards in its food service faced some problems regarding high  food  waste. This study aimed to find out the effect of meal’s portion standard changes on the food waste in  Holistic Hospital patients. Pre-experimental study using one group pre-post test design was done on 29 patients using convenient sampling technique.The changing of meal’s portion was done for rice from medium portion (150 g) to small (0.5 or 0.25 portion). Measurement of food waste used weighing method. Data analysis used Wilcoxon test continued with Kendall-Tau correlation test. The results showed that 65.5 percent of patients were aged around 42-68 years old receiving positive diet and 34.5 percent were non-positive diets. At the beginning of diet, the food waste of rice of all patients was high (27.4-64.9% waste of rice) and it was significantly decreased after small portion was given, even though there were still 27.6 percent of patients with > 20 percent waste of rice. There was a significant influence between the change in diet portion of patients toward food  waste of rice (r=0.804; p<0.05). It was concluded that the changes in diet portion of patients were able to reduce the food  waste.ABSTRAK  Tingginya sisa makanan pasien di Rumah Sakit menunjukkan kualitas penyelenggaraan makanan yang belum optimal. Rumah Sakit Holistic Purwakarta yang menggunakan standar porsi small, medium, dan large dalam penyelenggaraan makanan masih mengalami kendala berupa tingginya sisa makanan pasien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perubahan standar porsi terhadap sisa makanan pasien di Rumah Sakit Holistic Purwakarta. Penelitian pre-eksperimen dengan one group pre-post test design ini dilakukan pada 29 orang pasien dengan teknik convenient sampling. Perubahan porsi makanan dilakukan pada nasi putih dari porsi medium (150 g) menjadi small (0,5 porsi atau 0,25 porsi). Pengukuran sisa makanan menggunakan metode penimbangan. Analisis data menggunakan uji Chi-Square dan uji Wilcoxon yang dilanjutkan uji korelasi Kendall-Tau. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 65,5 persen pasien berusia 42-68 tahun menerima diet positif dan 34,5 persen menerima diet non-positif. Sisa porsi nasi di awal pemberian diet pada seluruh pasien masih tinggi (27,4-64,9% sisa nasi) dan menurun secara signifikan setelah porsi nasi diberikan dalam porsi small (p<0,05) meskipun masih terdapat 27,6 persen pasien dengan sisa nasi > 20 persen. Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara perubahan porsi diet pasien terhadap sisa nasi (r=0,804; p<0,05). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa perubahan porsi nasi pada diet pasien mampu menurunkan sisa makanan. Kata kunci: standar porsi, sisa makanan

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship between Environmental Impact and Nutrient Content of Sandwiches and Beverages Available in Cafés in a UK University

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 3190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Graham ◽  
Jean Russell ◽  
Michelle Holdsworth ◽  
Manoj Menon ◽  
Margo Barker
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Water Footprint ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emission ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Impact Indicator ◽  
The Relationship

The threat of climate change and population growth has led to calls for the adoption of environmentally sustainable diets; however, concerns have been raised over the nutritional quality of low Greenhouse Gas Emission (GHGE) diets. This study examined the relationship between measures of environmental sustainability and nutrient content of sandwiches and beverages sold in a UK university café. GHGE and Water Footprint Impact Indicator (WFII) values for the ingredients of sandwiches and beverages were used with recipe information to calculate GHGE (gCO2e per portion) and WFIIs (scarcity weighted litres per portion). These estimates were then combined via orthogonal regression to produce a single Environmental Impact Score (EIS); higher scores equate to greater environmental impact. The relationship between EIS and nutrient content was explored using correlation analysis. Sandwiches that contained meat and animal products as well as beverages that contained milk, cocoa, and/or coffee had the highest EIS. EIS was positively associated with the portion size of sandwiches but not the serving size of beverages. EIS was positively correlated with calories, saturated fat, and sodium. However, EIS was also positively correlated with micronutrients: iron, calcium (beverages only), and B12 (beverages only). The choice of smaller or plant-based sandwiches as well as beverages without milk would reduce environmental impact as well as caloric and sodium intake. However, the selection of low impact options may also reduce the intake of nutrients required for good health. This study revealed possible tensions between nutritional quality and environmental sustainability.

scholarly journals Marketing foods to children: a comparison of nutrient content between children's and non-children's products

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2221-2230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Lythgoe ◽  
Caireen Roberts ◽  
Angela M Madden ◽  
Kirsten L Rennie
Keyword(s):  
Salt Content ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Sodium Content ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Product Packaging ◽  
Total Fat ◽  
Nutritional Data ◽  
Cereal Bars

AbstractObjectiveThe predominance of marketing of products high in fat, sugar and/or salt to children has been well documented and implicated in the incidence of obesity. The present study aimed to determine whether foods marketed to children in UK supermarkets are nutritionally similar to the non-children's equivalent, focusing on food categories that may be viewed as healthier options.DesignNutritional data were collected on yoghurts (n 147), cereal bars (n 145) and ready meals (n 144) from seven major UK supermarkets and categorised as children's or non-children's products based on the characteristics, promotional nature or information on the product packaging. Fat, sugar and salt content was compared per 100 g and per recommended portion size.SettingUK.ResultsPer 100 g, children's yoghurts and cereal bars were higher in total sugars, fat and saturated fat than the non-children's; this was significant for all except sugar and total fat in cereal bars. Per portion these differences remained, except for sugars in yoghurts. Conversely children's ready meals were significantly lower in these nutrients per portion than non-children's, but not when expressed per 100 g. Children's yoghurts and ready meals had significantly lower sodium content than non-children's both per portion and per 100 g.ConclusionsSignificant differences between the nutritional composition of children's and non-children's products were observed but varied depending on the unit reference. A significant number of products marketed towards children were higher in fat, sugar and salt than those marketed to the general population.

scholarly journals PENYELENGGARAAN MAKANAN DAN TINGKAT KEPUASAN KONSUMEN DI KANTIN ZEA MAYS INSTITUT PERTANIAN BOGOR

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Arnati Wulansari ◽  
Budi Setiawan ◽  
Tiurma Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Dining Room

<p>This research aimed was to know food service and level of customer satisfaction in the Zea Mays cafetaria at Bogor Agricultural University. Case study and descriptive analysis were applied in this study. Sampling method of purposive sampling was carried out and number of subjects used was 95 people. The food service in the Zea Mays cafetaria consists of planning, purchasing, receiving, storing, processing, and distributing. The result of analysis based on Importance Performance Analysis showed that the most important attribute was the security and hygiene product and the highest performance levels was the cleanliness of dining room. More than fifty percent subjects was concerned against nutrient content of the menu (50.5%). Based on the Customer Satisfaction Index the satisfaction value was 69.3 (satisfied). There was a correlation between job and education level with quality of the product and between income with nutrient content (p&lt;0.05).</p>

scholarly journals You Can’t Find Healthy Food in the Bush: Poor Accessibility, Availability and Adequacy of Food in Rural Australia

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Whelan ◽  
Lynne Millar ◽  
Colin Bell ◽  
Cherie Russell ◽  
Felicity Grainger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Food Environment ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Relative Price ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Food Stores ◽  
Poor Diet ◽  
Primary Driver

In high-income countries, obesity disproportionately affects those from disadvantaged and rural areas. Poor diet is a modifiable risk factor for obesity and the food environment a primary driver of poor diet. In rural and disadvantaged communities, it is harder to access affordable and nutritious food, affecting both food insecurity and the health of rural residents. This paper aims to describe the food environment in a rural Australian community (approx. 7000 km2 in size) to inform the development of community-relevant food supply interventions. We conducted a census audit of the food environment (ground truthing) of a local government area (LGA). We used the Nutrition Environment Measurement tools (NEMS-S and NEMS-R) to identify availability of a range of food and non-alcoholic beverages, the relative price of a healthy compared to a less healthy option of a similar food type (e.g., bread), the quality of fresh produce and any in-store nutrition promotion. Thirty-eight food retail outlets operated at the time of our study and all were included, 11 food stores (NEMS-S) and 27 food service outlets (NEMS-R). The mean NEMS-S score for all food stores was 21/54 points (39%) and mean NEMS-R score for all food service outlets was 3/23 points (13%); indicative of limited healthier options at relatively higher prices. It is difficult to buy healthy food beyond the supermarkets and one (of seven) cafés across the LGA. Residents demonstrate strong loyalty to local food outlets, providing scope to work with this existing infrastructure to positively impact poor diet and improve food security.

scholarly journals Trends in Sales and Industry Perspectives of Package Sizes of Carbonates and Confectionery Products

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1071
Author(s):  
Chloe Jensen ◽  
Kirsten Fang ◽  
Amanda Grech ◽  
Anna Rangan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Size Control ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Sales Data ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
Compound Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Food Package ◽  
Package Size ◽  
The Usa

Discretionary food package sizes are an important environmental cue that can affect the amount of food consumed. The aim of this study was to determine sales trends and reported food industry perspectives for changing food package sizes of carbonates and confectionery between 2005 and 2019. Changes in package sizes of carbonates and confectionery were investigated in Australia, the USA, Canada, and the UK. Sales data (units per capita and compound annual growth rate between 2005 and 2019) were extracted from the Euromonitor database. Qualitative data (market research reports) on industry perspectives on package size changes were extracted from industry and marketing databases. Carbonate sales data showed increased growth of smaller package sizes (<300 mL) and a decrease in sales of larger package sizes (≥2000 mL) in all four countries. In contrast, confectionery sales data showed no consistent trends across the selected countries. No growth was observed for smaller confectionery package sizes but an increase in growth of larger package sizes (50–99 g, >100 g), including share packages, was observed in Australia. Qualitative data (n = 92 articles) revealed key reasons identified by industry for changes in package size related to consumer health awareness, portion size control, convenience, market growth, and government or industry initiatives. Monitoring of discretionary food package sizes provides additional insights into consumers’ food environment.

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