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Diet and nutrition: how well Tanzanians eat depends largely on where they live

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Across the continent the urban share of the total population is projected to increase to 50% by 2030 and 60% by 2050.

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Across the continent the urban share of the total population is projected to increase to 50% by 2030 and 60% by 2050.
Urbanisation is associated with lifestyle changes such as less physical activity and less labour-intensive work.
This is often accompanied by an increased intake of high-calorie fast foods, snacks, and sugar-sweetened beverages.

Food diaries

Using data from food diaries recorded by 1,506 households over a two-week period, I calculated how many calories, macronutrients and micronutrients were consumed and compared them to the recommended requirements for a healthy life.
Besides food diaries, our data also included information on household characteristics and their socioeconomic status.

Homegrown or highly processed?

This was because they were not eating sufficient quantities of food.
Most food was home-grown, which provided beneficial nutrients, but diets were not diverse enough to provide all the nutrients needed for healthy living.
At the opposite end of the scale, residents of Dar es Salaam also ate unhealthy diets, but for very different reasons.

Calories, nutrients or a lack thereof

Rural households primarily consumed starches, cereals, vegetables and fruit, making up 29%, 21%, 12% and 7% of their diet respectively.
Plantains, maize, cassava, sweet potatoes and spinach were the most consumed food items in rural areas.
Many of these nutrients are found in animal foods, which made up a small share of rural diets.
In terms of quantity, these households tended to consume more, leading to lower levels of nutritional deficiencies than in rural areas.
About 26% of households did not meet the recommended calorie intake, but this was significantly better than in rural areas.

Next steps

At the same time, overconsumption of potentially harmful food substances such as fats and sugars can lead to health risks such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The findings highlight the need for a varied approach to dealing with nutrient intake and tackling problems such as rising obesity rates.

Hannah Ameye does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

The Most Searched Diet Plan in the U.S. is Available on the Blue Apron Menu

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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The Prepared & Ready expansion is part of Blue Apron’s plans to grow the category to hundreds of recipes, focusing on increased variety and dietary flexibility.

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The Prepared & Ready expansion is part of Blue Apron’s plans to grow the category to hundreds of recipes, focusing on increased variety and dietary flexibility.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207719551/en/
Blue Apron, a Wonder Group Company, is adding Keto-Friendly Prepared & Ready meals to its menu.
Blue Apron delivers on that experience,” said John Adler, Blue Apron’s Senior Vice President of Physical Product.
In addition, select Prepared & Ready meals are now available to easily add to customers’ weekly meal kit orders for ultimate convenience.

New Clinical Trial Shows That While The Mediterranean Diet is Good, Pure C15:0 Supplementation Makes It Better

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A game-changing clinical trial has revealed that enhancing the already renowned Mediterranean diet with pure C15:0 supplementation can elevate health outcomes even further.

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In a randomized, double-blinded and controlled clinical trial, supplementation with the same pure C15:0 ingredient in fatty15 improved the health outcomes of the Mediterranean diet.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A game-changing clinical trial has revealed that enhancing the already renowned Mediterranean diet with pure C15:0 supplementation can elevate health outcomes even further.
The recent randomized, double-blinded, and controlled clinical trial , published in the American Journal of Clinical Research, has the scientific nutrition community buzzing.
Participants were divided into three groups: a caloric-restricted diet, a caloric-restricted diet following Mediterranean diet guidelines, and a caloric-restricted Mediterranean diet with C15:0 supplementation.

Blue Apron Expands its Ready-to-Eat Category with the Launch of Prepared & Ready Meals, Giving Customers Ultimate Convenience

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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Customers can enjoy increased flexibility, from meal kits to single-serving prepared meals, for ultimate convenience and variety.

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Customers can enjoy increased flexibility, from meal kits to single-serving prepared meals, for ultimate convenience and variety.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212619422/en/
Blue Apron launches Prepared & Ready meals, delivered fresh and ready in minutes.
At launch, customers can choose from over 16 Prepared & Ready options with additional brand-new recipes and meal categories to be released throughout the year.
“Our new category of Prepared & Ready meals opens up the opportunity for Blue Apron to become a one-stop shop for its customers,” said John Adler, Blue Apron’s Senior Vice President of Physical Product.

King Kongin Announces Launch of Best Energy Drink Flavors in the World

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saturated with savory, lip-smacking taste and packed with multiple health benefits, King Kongin Energy Drinks is widely known as a healthy, zero-calorie, vitamin-packed pick-me-up. Now just in time for the holiday season, King Kongin tempts taste buds with four new succulent flavors exclusively formulated for people who love to fuel up on the go. We introduce to you the delectable delights of Peach Mango, Blue Raspberry, Candy and Watermelon Strawberry.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saturated with savory, lip-smacking taste and packed with multiple health benefits, King Kongin Energy Drinks is widely known as a healthy, zero-calorie, vitamin-packed pick-me-up.
Now just in time for the holiday season, King Kongin tempts taste buds with four new succulent flavors exclusively formulated for people who love to fuel up on the go.
With the same great taste that made King Kongin an innovator in the energy drink market, the four new flavors contain ZERO sugar, ZERO calories, ZERO carbs, and ZERO artificial colors, promoting health and boosting energy.
As a flavorful hydration booster or healthy alternative to juices or soft drinks, King Kongin is everything consumers love about natural energy drinks.

Keanu Reeves and Ryan Reynolds Win Inaugural “Who Would You Like To Have a Beer With” Garage Beer Poll

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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Global action star Keanu Reeves and entrepreneurial maestro Ryan Reynolds received the most votes in the inaugural “Who Would You like to Have a Beer With” poll via Garage Beer.

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Global action star Keanu Reeves and entrepreneurial maestro Ryan Reynolds received the most votes in the inaugural “Who Would You like to Have a Beer With” poll via Garage Beer.
Garage Beer is a classic, small batch brewed light beer.
The Beer Flavored Beer (slogan) is Ohio-brewed and currently available for purchase throughout the Midwest (and spreading).
IRI data: Garage is the #1 number selling craft, light beer in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana where it is currently in distribution.

FitXR Studies Show How VR Workouts Improve Health This Mental Health Awareness Month

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010574413/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010574413/en/
FitXR Studies Show How VR Workouts Improve Health This Mental Health Awareness Month (Graphic: Business Wire)
While the benefits of physical exercise have been well researched over the years, the advantages that VR fitness brings to its users are more recently studied, and now proven.
Conducted by the world leading exercise researcher, Dr. Brendon Stubbs, PhD, this randomized controlled trial aimed to measure the differences in perceived exertion, mental health and enjoyment when comparing FitXR to standard exercise.
“Only through this randomized, clinical trial is it possible to determine the true benefits of VR fitness, and FitXR can unequivocally say that their product works to improve physical and mental health.
“It has been proven that daily movement can help build up resistance, reduce the risk of developing adverse mental wellbeing and even mental health conditions.

MyNetDiary's New Calorie Counter App for Wear OS by Google Features Voice-Enabled Diet Tracking

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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MARLTON, N.J., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the latest smartwatch devices allow users to track daily activity and health, MyNetDiary just released a voice-enabled Calorie Counter app for Wear OS, letting users track their diet and lose weight. The new app has key features of MyNetDiary app for Android, such as food calorie tracking with Carbs / Fat / Protein breakdown and a quick daily summary of up to 50 nutrients. The app also tracks consumed water and body weight.

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MyNetDiary released AI-powered, voice-enabled Calorie Counter app for Wear OS, letting users track their diet and lose weight.
The new app has key features of MyNetDiary app for Android, such as food calorie tracking with a daily summary of essential nutrients.
MARLTON, N.J., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the latest smartwatch devices allow users to track daily activity and health, MyNetDiary just released a voice-enabled Calorie Counter app for Wear OS, letting users track their diet and lose weight.
The new app has key features of MyNetDiary app for Android, such as food calorie tracking with Carbs / Fat / Protein breakdown and a quick daily summary of up to 50 nutrients.

TheracosBio Announces Commercial Availability of Brenzavvy™ (bexagliflozin) for the Treatment of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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BRENZAVVY is not recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and may increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in these patients.

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BRENZAVVY is not recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and may increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in these patients.
BRENZAVVY treatment can be initiated in adults with type 2 diabetes with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) greater than or equal to 30 mL/min/1.73 m2.
"We are excited to offer Brenzavvy to our patients with diabetes," said Mark Cuban, co-founder of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company.
"TheracosBio is breaking new ground by making this product available to consumers at a transparent, low price.

Aging is complicated – a biologist explains why no two people or cells age the same way, and what this means for anti-aging interventions

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

And you likely have seen the opposite – someone whose body and mind seem much more ravaged by time than others.

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And you likely have seen the opposite – someone whose body and mind seem much more ravaged by time than others.
Aging research doesn’t tend to be about finding the one cure that fixes all that may ail you in old age.

What is aging?

This process is both intrinsic, when your own body causes new problems, and extrinsic, when environmental insults damage your tissues.
This includes metabolizing nutrients, getting rid of waste, exchanging signals with other cells and adapting to stress.
The trouble is that every single process and component in each of your cells can be interrupted or damaged.

Repairing DNA and recycling proteins

One of the cell’s chief jobs is to maintain its DNA – the instruction manual a cell’s machinery reads to produce specific proteins.
DNA maintenance involves protecting against, and accurately repairing, damage to genetic material and the molecules binding to it.
If the protein is damaged, the cell uses mechanisms involving special proteins that either attempt to fix the broken protein or send it off for recycling.

Aging disrupts a delicate biological network

The cross-talk between the components inside cells, cells as a whole, organs and the environment is a complex and ever-changing network of information.
For an organ to work well, the majority of the cells that make it up need to function well.
Aging can lead to dysfunction at any of these levels, from the sub-cellular to the organismal.

Anti-aging interventions

In fact, this is how the most successful anti-aging interventions work.
There is no silver bullet to stop aging, but certain interventions do seem to slow aging in the laboratory.
One of the best studied interventions is caloric restriction, which involves reducing the amount of calories an animal would normally eat without depriving them of necessary nutrients.
However, researching interventions that target multiple important cellular processes simultaneously could help improve and maintain health for a greater portion of life.