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A review of the associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms in taste receptors, eating behaviors, and health by Chamoun, Elie, Mutch, David M., Allen-Vercoe, Emma, Buchholz, Andrea C., Duncan, Alison M., Spriet, Lawrence L., Haines, Jess, Ma, David W. L.

“…Food preferences and dietary habits are heavily influenced by taste perception. There is growing interest in characterizing taste preferences based on genetic…”
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Beyond the Cholesterol-Lowering Effect of Soy Protein: A Review of the Effects of Dietary Soy and Its Constituents on Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease by Ramdath, D Dan, Padhi, Emily M T, Sarfaraz, Sidra, Renwick, Simone, Duncan, Alison M

“…The hypocholesterolemic effect of soy is well-documented and this has led to the regulatory approval of a health claim relating soy protein to a reduced risk…”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Poor Food Intake of Residents Living in Long-Term Care by Keller, Heather H., Carrier, Natalie, Slaughter, Susan E., Lengyel, Christina, Steele, Catriona M., Duizer, Lisa, Morrison, Jill, Brown, K. Stephen, Chaudhury, Habib, Yoon, Minn N., Duncan, Alison M., Boscart, Veronique, Heckman, George, Villalon, Lita

“…Poor food intake is known to lead to malnutrition in long-term care homes (LTCH), yet multilevel determinants of food intake are not fully understood,…”
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The Role of Pulses in the Dietary Management of Diabetes by Ramdath, Dan, PhD, Renwick, Simone, Duncan, Alison M., PhD, RD

“…Abstract Pulses are highly nutritious foods that are included as part of Canada's Food Guide to promote healthful eating, and they have established health…”
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Postprandial Blood Glucose and Insulin Response in Healthy Adults When Lentils Replace High-Glycemic Index Food Ingredients in Muffins, Chilies and Soups by Chamoun, Dita, Duncan, Alison M, Lukus, Patricia K, Loreto, Michael D, Pals-Horne, Frances, Hawke, Aileen, Ramdath, D Dan

“…This study aimed to assess postprandial blood glucose response (PBGR), relative glycemic response (RGR) and insulin response when 25 g available carbohydrates…”
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Correction: Acosta et al. Plant-Based Dietary Indices in Relation to Nutrient and Food Group Intakes in Preschool-Aged Children. Nutrients 2023, 15 , 4617 by Acosta, Patricia F C, Landon, Olivia A, Ribau, Zachary J, Haines, Jess, Ma, David W L, Duncan, Alison M, On Behalf Of The Guelph Family Health Study

“…In the original publication [...]…”
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Prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intakes of Canadian long-term care residents by Keller, Heather H., Lengyel, Christina, Carrier, Natalie, Slaughter, Susan E., Morrison, Jill, Duncan, Alison M., Steele, Catriona M., Duizer, Lisa, Brown, K. Stephen, Chaudhury, Habib, Yoon, Minn N., Boscart, Veronique, Heckman, George, Villalon, Lita

“…This study determines the prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intakes consumed by long-term care (LTC) residents. This cross-sectional study was completed…”
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The Relationship between Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Taste Receptor Genes, Taste Function and Dietary Intake in Preschool-Aged Children and Adults in the Guelph Family Health Study by Chamoun, Elie, Carroll, Nicholas A, Duizer, Lisa M, Qi, Wenjuan, Feng, Zeny, Darlington, Gerarda, Duncan, Alison M, Haines, Jess, Ma, David W L

“…Taste is a fundamental determinant of food selection, and inter-individual variations in taste perception may be important risk factors for poor eating habits…”
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Valuing the Multiple Impacts of Household Food Waste by von Massow, Michael, Parizeau, Kate, Gallant, Monica, Wickson, Mark, Haines, Jess, Ma, David W. L., Wallace, Angela, Carroll, Nicholas, Duncan, Alison M.

“…The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has estimated that Canadian households waste 85 kg of food per person annually. Food waste has become an…”
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Association between diet quality and food waste in Canadian families: a cross-sectional study by Carroll, Nicholas, Wallace, Angela, Jewell, Kira, Darlington, Gerarda, Ma, David W. L, Duncan, Alison M, Parizeau, Kate, von Massow, Michael, Haines, Jess

“…Abstract Background Higher diet quality has been associated with greater amounts of food waste among adults in the United States. This study aims to build on…”
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Plant-Based Dietary Indices in Relation to Nutrient and Food Group Intakes in Preschool-Aged Children by Acosta, Patricia F C, Landon, Olivia A, Ribau, Zachary J, Haines, Jess, Ma, David W L, Duncan, Alison M, On Behalf Of The Guelph Family Health Study

“…Dietary guidance promotes plant-based foods, yet minimal research has examined intake in children. This study examined plant-based food intake in…”
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Associations between Family-Based Stress and Dietary Inflammatory Potential among Families with Preschool-Aged Children by Hruska, Valerie, Shivappa, Nitin, Hébert, James R, Duncan, Alison M, Haines, Jess, Ma, David W L

“…Chronic stress is known to influence dietary choices, and stressed families often report poorer diet quality; however, little is known about how family-based…”
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Dietary Sugar Research in Preschoolers: Methodological, Genetic, and Cardiometabolic Considerations by Yu, Jessica, Ashraf, Rahbika, Mahajan, Anisha, Hogan, Jaimie L, Darlington, Gerarda, Buchholz, Andrea C, Duncan, Alison M, Haines, Jess, Ma, David W L

“…Excess dietary sugar intake increases the risk of unhealthy weight gain, an important cardiometabolic risk factor in children. To further our understanding of…”
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Older Adults' Awareness and Knowledge of Beans in Relation to Their Nutrient Content and Role in Chronic Disease Risk by Doma, Katarina M, Farrell, Emily L, Leith-Bailey, Erin R, Soucier, Victoria D, Duncan, Alison M

“…Awareness and knowledge of nutrient-dense foods are important for older adults to help them make dietary choices that support a food-first approach to healthy…”
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Non-Nutritive Sweetener Intake Is Low in Preschool-Aged Children in the Guelph Family Health Pilot Study by Mahajan, Anisha, Haines, Jess, Carriero, Alex, Hogan, Jaimie L, Yu, Jessica, Buchholz, Andrea C, Duncan, Alison M, Darlington, Gerarda, Ma, David W L, On Behalf Of The Guelph Family Health Study

“…There is limited research on the intake of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) among preschool-aged children. Canada’s Food Guide suggests limiting intake of NNS…”
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Comparing the perceptions and opinions of the 2007 and 2019 Canada's food guides among parents of young children by Ramuscak, Alyssa V, Ma, David W L, Forbes, Laura E, Duncan, Alison M, Sadowski, Adam, Haines, Jess

“…The Canada's Food Guide (CFG) is recognized as the most prominent authoritative guideline for healthy eating in Canada. In 2019, Health Canada released the…”
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Sugar Intake among Preschool-Aged Children in the Guelph Family Health Study: Associations with Sociodemographic Characteristics by Mahajan, Anisha, Haines, Jess, Yu, Jessica, Darlington, Gerarda, Buchholz, Andrea C, Duncan, Alison M, Ma, David W. L

“…Background: It is crucial to develop strategies targeted to promote healthy eating patterns in vulnerable populations, especially young children from diverse…”
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Nutrition in Disguise: Effects of Food Neophobia, Healthy Eating Interests and Provision of Health Information on Liking and Perceptions of Nutrient-Dense Foods in Older Adults by Romaniw, Olivia C, Rajpal, Ritika, Duncan, Alison M, Keller, Heather H, Duizer, Lisa M

“…Older adults (60+ years) are at higher risk of malnutrition. Improving the nutrient-density of their diets is important but presents challenges due to the…”
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Free sugar intake from snacks and beverages in Canadian preschool- and toddler-aged children: a cross-sectional study by Yu, Jessica, Mahajan, Anisha, Darlington, Gerarda, Buchholz, Andrea C, Duncan, Alison M, Haines, Jess, Ma, David W L

“…Excess consumption of free sugar (FS) increases the risk of dental caries and unhealthy weight gain. However, the contribution of snacks and beverages to young…”
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High-rosmarinic acid spearmint tea in the management of knee osteoarthritis symptoms by Connelly, A Erin, Tucker, Amy J, Tulk, Hilary, Catapang, Marisa, Chapman, Lindsey, Sheikh, Natasha, Yurchenko, Svitlana, Fletcher, Ron, Kott, Laima S, Duncan, Alison M, Wright, Amanda J

“…Individuals with medically diagnosed knee osteoarthritis (OA) participated in a randomized, double-blind study to investigate the effects of a high-rosmarinic…”
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