A mapped dataset of surface ocean acidification indicators in large marine ecosystems of the United States.

Mapped monthly data products of surface ocean acidification indicators from 1998 to 2022 on a 0.25° by 0.25° spatial grid have been developed for eleven U.

Level of happiness and its association with food literacy among Seoul citizens: results from Seoul Food Survey 2021.

Background/objectives: Happiness is an important factor in life, and food literacy (FL) has been emphasized as a core concept for a happy and healthy life. This study examined the level of happiness of Seoul citizens according to their sociodemographic factors and their association with FL.

Subjects/methods: This study used the data from the Seoul Food Survey, a cross-sectional study conducted on 4,039 Seoul citizens from September to October 2021.

Who has a high level of food literacy, and who does not?: a qualitative study of college students in South Korea.

Background/objectives: Unhealthy food choices among young adults are common globally, and the incidence of chronic diseases, such as obesity, is rising. Food literacy (FL) is important for improving and maintaining individual health in a rapidly changing food environment and can form the basis for following a sustainable diet. Therefore, it is essential to improve FL among young adults, particularly college students, who are in the formative years of their lifelong food habits.

The level of food literacy and its association with food intake and obesity status among Seoul citizens: results from Seoul Food Survey 2021.

Background/objectives: Food literacy (FL) is a crucial skill for selecting sustainable and healthy food options, necessitating the identification of vulnerable groups in the community using valid measurement tools. Identifying weak domains in FL is essential for enhancing the overall FL. This study examined the FL levels of Seoul citizens based on their sociodemographic characteristics and assessed the relationship between FL, food intake, and weight status.

Who has experienced better or worse health conditions since the outbreak of COVID-19?: results from a representative cross-sectional survey in Seoul.

Background/objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the entire world population in many ways. This study aimed to analyze the patterns of changes in eating, food purchasing and preparation, physical activity, and subjective health after COVID-19 outbreak by various sociodemographic factors and to understand the factors associated with changes in subjective health.

Subjects/methods: A cross-sectional survey using a representative sample from Seoul was used for the analysis.

Enhancement of S(+)-zaltoprofen oral bioavailability using nanostructured lipid carrier system.

Zaltoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with poor oral bioavailability. S(+)-zaltoprofen (SZPF)-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) were prepared to enhance oral bioavailability. SZPF-loaded NLCs (NLC-SZPF) were prepared using the hot-melting homogenization method and optimized using the Box-Behnken design.

Development of a Food Literacy Assessment Tool for Healthy, Joyful, and Sustainable Diet in South Korea.

Background: Food literacy (FL) is important as the ability to consider the unique aspects of food in our lives, society, and environment. The main objectives of this study were as follows: (1) to revisit the definition of FL, considering the cultural, relational, and ecological aspects that were often neglected in previous research, and (2) to develop a measurement tool for adults.

Methods: Expert workshops, the Delphi survey, the test-retest survey, and one-on-one interviews were conducted.

Associations of Physical Activity and Obesity With the Risk of Developing the Metabolic Syndrome in Law Enforcement Officers.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the associations of physical activity and body mass index (BMI) with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) in police officers.

Methods: Self-reported physical activity, MetS, and a modified MetS (MMetS, excluding obesity) were assessed in 448 officers.

Results: Of the officers, 27.

Validity of physical activity monitors for assessing lower intensity activity in adults.

Background: Accelerometers can provide accurate estimates of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). However, one of the limitations of these instruments is the inability to capture light activity within an acceptable range of error. The purpose of the present study was to determine the validity of different activity monitors for estimating energy expenditure (EE) of light intensity, semi-structured activities.

Sleep habits, mental health, and the metabolic syndrome in law enforcement officers.

Objective: To assess the association of sleep characteristics and mental health with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) in law enforcement officers (LEOs).

Methods: Sleep duration (≤6, >6-<8, ≥8 hours/night), sleep quality ("good," "poor"), mental health (stress, burnout, depression), and MetS components were compared in 106 LEOs.

Results: The prevalence of MetS was 33%.

Stress and cardiovascular disease risk in female law enforcement officers.

Purpose: To assess the levels of stress and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in female law enforcement officers (LEOs).

Methods: Self-reported data including job-related stress and CVD risk factors were obtained from 65 female LEOs. Stress scores were compared with 429 males LEOs and CVD risk factors were compared with 1,213 demographically similar female respondents to the CDC BRFSS survey.