A systematic review and meta-aggregation of the experiences and perceptions of menstrual and hormonal contraceptive cycle-related symptoms in female athletes.

Objectives: Symptoms related to the menstrual cycle impact the participation, perceived performance, and quality of life of the individual. Yet, the way these symptoms are experienced has not been synthesised, missing the opportunity to reconcile our understanding of best avenues for support.

Design: This systematic review and meta-aggregation focused on female athletes' experiences and perceptions of cycle-related symptomatology.

Sport can do better: female athletes' perspectives on managing menstrual and hormonal contraceptive cycle-related symptoms.

Introduction: Menstrual cycle-related symptoms (MCS) affect female athletes' wellbeing, quality of life, sports participation, and performance. Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) moderate hormone activity, but do not necessarily alleviate MCS. Recent research indicates no significant effect of the MC or HC cycle on measurable performance, yet perceived effects on performance and wellbeing remain noticeable.

Nutritional Screening During Pregnancy: Women's Views of Weight Monitoring as Part of This Process.

: Worldwide, appropriate weight maintenance is one of the most important elements of human health, and this is especially true for pregnancy. Gestational weight gain below or above the recommended range is associated with numerous adverse outcomes. In addition, it may induce epigenetic changes leading to an increased risk of developing future chronic disease, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, in both the woman and her offspring.

Unveiling the Craving: A systematic review of pregnant women's desires for expert nutrition care in Australia.

Problem: Poor nutrition during the antenatal period can contribute to adverse health outcomes for both mother and baby.

Background: Despite the importance of nutrition during pregnancy, there is limited research exploring the attitudes and experiences pregnant women possess towards nutrition care, particularly within the Australian context. Existing literature has indicated that pregnant women lack knowledge of and are not adhering to pregnancy related nutrition recommendations.

The knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of pregnant women regarding seafood consumption during the antenatal period: a qualitative study.

Background: Maternal nutrition impacts fetal growth and development. The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) guidelines recommend pregnant women consume 2-3 servings (224-336 g) of fish/seafood per week to support intake of long chain omega 3 fatty acids, given adequate consumption supports numerous health benefits including reduced risk of preterm and early preterm birth. Evidence indicates that pregnant women purposely lower their fish/seafood intake, largely due to fears of methylmercury exposure.

Alterations in gut microbiota caused by major depressive disorder or a low FODMAP diet and where they overlap.

Beneficial changes in microbiota observed in individuals with a major depressive disorder (MDD) may be initiated with a low fermentable oligosaccharide, disaccharide, monosaccharide, and polyol (FODMAP) elimination diet. Academic Search Ultimate, APA PsychINFO, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science were searched for original research documenting differences in microbiota in MDD or changes with a low FODMAP diet in adults (age 18 years +). Studies with fecal microbiota, 16 s RNA sequencing and QIIME pipelines were included.

Different experiences of weight management and physical activity during pregnancy - a qualitative study of women and healthcare professionals in Australia.

Objective: Pregnancy is often described as a pivotal life stage for women, where regular contact with health professionals may play an important role in lifestyle awareness. This study explored the knowledge, practices, and beliefs of health professionals and pregnant women regarding physical activity and weight management during the antenatal period.

Methods: A qualitative study was undertaken in southeastern Australia using individual interviews.

#Healthpromotion: A qualitative exploration of how dietitians can use social media to positively influence women aged 18-35 years.

Aims: To understand how young adult women use social media, including which nutrition and health-related content they prefer to view and why. Findings are intended to support dietitians to use social media more effectively for health promotion to reach, educate and positively influence young adult women.

Methods: Qualitative research was conducted through semi-structured interviews involving 10 women aged 18-35 years via Zoom videoconferencing.

After the spotlight: are evidence-based recommendations for refeeding post-contest energy restriction available for physique athletes? A scoping review.

Background: To date, there is limited consensus on post-contest recovery recommendations for natural physique athletes. The available literature emphasizes the negative consequences of extreme dieting associated with physique contests, yet offers only speculative suggestions to facilitate physiological recovery post-contest. This scoping review evaluates evidence-based recommendations for recovery in post-physique contests.

Depression, Is It Treatable in Adults Utilising Dietary Interventions? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.

This systematic literature review examined whole food or whole diet interventions to treat depression. The inclusion criteria encompassed adults, depression, a recognized depression scale and a whole food or diet intervention. APA PsychINFO, CINAHL, the Cochrance Central Register of Controlled Trails, MEDLINE and Scopus were searched for original research addressing diet as a treatment for depression in adult populations.

Evaluation of a specialist antenatal nutrition clinic for women with a body mass index ≥ 40kg/m: A qualitative study.

Objective: To explore the views of women who attended a specialist antenatal nutrition clinic that was specifically developed and piloted for pregnant women with a BMI ≥ 40 kg/m.

Design: A phenomenological approach, using individual interviews, was employed. Discussions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and scrutinised using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.

Effect of flavor and awareness of kilojoule content of drinks on preference and fluid balance in team sports.

A palatable flavor is known to enhance fluid intake during exercise; however, a fear of excessive kilojoule intake may deter female athletes from consuming a sports drink during training sessions. In order to examine this issue, we monitored fluid balance during 9 separate training sessions undertaken by junior elite female netball players (n = 9), female basketball players (n = 7), and male basketball players (n = 8). The beverages tested were water, a regular carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage (6.