Nutritional advice based on repetitive completion of a food diary can improve nutritional habits of young athletes. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Suitability of microwave drying for mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) as alternative to freeze drying: impact on nutritional quality and colour VIVES KU Leuven
Freeze drying represents the current practice to stabilize mealworms, even though it is an energy demanding technique. Therefore, it was examined in the present study whether microwave drying could be a proper alternative. To this end, the impact of both drying techniques on the proximate composition, vitamin B12 content, fatty acid profile, oxidation status and colour parameters of mealworms was investigated. Furthermore, the influence of the ...
Environmental sustainability and nutritional quality of different diets considering nutritional adequacy Ghent University
This study examines how four diets change nutritionally and environmentally when the diets are nutritionally adjusted. Data on individual Belgian diets of omnivores (n = 131), pescovegetarians (n = 159), vegetarians (n = 494), and vegans (n = 78) were obtained, called non-adjusted diets. We assessed if diets met energy and nutrient intake requirements and calculated the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI)-2010. The environmental impact was ...
High-Protein Nutritional Supplements Improve Nutritional Status in Malnourished Patients with Systemic Sclerosis Vrije Universiteit Brussel
(1) Background: Impaired nutritional status in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is prevalent. (2) Objective: This study aimed to identify pre-cachexia and malnutrition in SSc patients and to estimate the effectiveness of a high-protein oral nutritional supplement (ONS) in improving their nutritional status. (3) Materials and methods: The SSc population comprised 56 patients and a control group of 49 healthy persons. After a baseline clinical ...
Reducing waste in nutritional epidemiology : review and perspectives Ghent University
We discuss efforts in improving the value of nutrition research. We organised the paper in five research stages: Stage 1: research priority setting; Stage 2: research design, conduct and analysis; Stage 3: research regulation and management; Stage 4: research accessibility and Stage 5: research reporting and publishing. Along the stages of the research cycle, varied initiatives exist to improve the quality and added value of nutrition research. ...
The Nutritional Quality of Commercially Bred Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) Compared to European Union Nutrition Claims Thomas More
Due to its potential as a sustainable protein source, the industrial relevance of Tenebrio molitor, known as yellow mealworm, is set to increase substantially. Given the novelty of its application in the food industry, knowledge is lacking regarding the nutritional quality of commercially farmed mealworms. This study investigated the nutritional composition of larvae from four different rearing facilities in Belgium and specifically investigated ...
Critiquing the Dublin Declaration based on underpowered analysis and inadequate methods undermines trust in the sciences – A response to Krattenmacher et al. 2024 Vrije Universiteit Brussel
In 2022, the Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the Societal Role of Livestock was initiated following the “International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat – What the Science Says” in Dublin (www.dublin-declaration.org). While calling for improving sustainability, the Declaration underlines the primordial role of animals in food systems of the past, present, and future (Leroy and Ederer, 2023). At the start of 2025, it has been signed by 1223 ...
Gaining insights in the nutritional metabolism of amphibians : analyzing body nutrient profiles of the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis Ghent University
Whole bodies of Xenopus laevis (n = 19) were analysed for chemical composition and morphometrics. The nutrient profile (macronutrients, amino acids, fatty acids and minerals) was evaluated by sex; interactions among variables with body weights and lengths, and comparisons made with different species of marine and fresh water fish. Significant differences were found in morphometric measurements, water content, several minerals and fatty acids ...
State of art and best practices for fatty acid analysis in aquatic sciences Ghent University
Determining the lipid content and fatty acid (FA) composition of aquatic organisms has been of major interest in trophic ecology, aquaculture, and nutrition for over half a century. Although protocols for lipid analysis are well-described, their application to aquatic sciences often requires modifications to adapt to field conditions and to sample type. Here, we present the current state of knowledge of methods dedicated to both marine and ...
Nutritional red flags in children with cerebral palsy Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at risk for under-nutrition. The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) guidelines identified anthropometric nutritional red flags for neurologically impaired children: weight for age z-score (WFA) < -2, triceps skinfold (TSF) or arm muscle area (AMA) < 10th centile and faltering weight. This study aimed to (1) evaluate the ...