Scientific publications in Public Health and Nutrition
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DNA damage and repair in colorectal cancer patients : Long-term host response and dietary intervention after curative treatment
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 493, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide, with Norway ranking among the highest in incidence rate. Treatment strategies include surgical removal of the tumour, and frequently chemotherapy and ... -
Effects of 6-Month Supplementation with Multi-Component Herbal Supplement PhytodynamicTM on Mitochondrial Function, Telomere Length, and Chronic Inflammation in Adults Aged 65 Years and Older: A Pilot Trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Herbal supplements are often used by elderly populations in aim to manage age-related traits; yet, most have shown limited benefits, keeping a quest for safe and effective longevity-promoting mixtures open. The main aim ... -
A nationwide school fruit and vegetable policy and childhood and adolescent overweight: A quasi-natural experimental study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)School free fruit and vegetable (FFV) policies are used to promote healthy dietary habits and tackle obesity; however, our understanding of their effects on weight outcomes is limited. We assess the effect of a nationwide ... -
Women's health at work: a qualitative study on women's health issues in relation to work participation. Experiences and perspectives from female teachers and managers in Norwegian high schools
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Public health and working life are closely related. Even though Norway is one of the world’s most equality-oriented countries, working life is still divided by gender. Women have a lower rate of participation ... -
Unpacking the behavioural components and delivery features of early childhood obesity prevention interventions in the TOPCHILD Collaboration: a systematic review and intervention coding protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Little is known about how early (eg, commencing antenatally or in the first 12 months after birth) obesity prevention interventions seek to change behaviour and which components are or are not effective. ... -
Effects of Analgesics on Self-Reported Physical Function and Walking Ability in People With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective Hip and knee osteoarthritis are among the leading causes of global disability, and one of the main aims of the management is to improve physical function. The objective of this review was to investigate the ... -
Betydningen av mat og måltider for læring i grunnskolen
(Chapter, 2023)While primary and lower secondary school students in Norway have a relatively healthy diet, there are some weaknesses. Not all students eat breakfast at home/school or lunch at school. The school is an important arena for ... -
Skolemåltidet som sosial arena og sosial utjevning
(Chapter, 2023)This chapter provides novel insight into experiences from one municipality in Norway in serving a free lunchtime meal to all school students for the past 14 years, through a program that is still ongoing. The chapter also ... -
“Students Moving Together”, Tailored Exercise for Students Facing Mental Health Challenges—A Pilot Feasibility Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)An increasing number of university students are facing mental health challenges. The primary aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of 10 weeks of supervised tailored group exercise for 60 min twice a week ... -
Erfaringer med digitalisering av kurs ved frisklivsentralen - En intervjustudie
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Hensikt: Å undersøke ansattes og deltakeres erfaringer med digitalisering av kurs ved frisklivsentralen. Materiale og metode: Studien er basert på to fokusgruppeintervju med til sammen ni ansatte og syv individuelle ... -
Food literacy competencies in youth – a mini-review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: Young people’s transition into adulthood is an opportunity in the life course to establish adequate eating behaviors, hence exploring food literacy competencies in this period of life is especially important. ... -
Cataloguing guanidinoacetic acid content in nutritional supplements
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Guanidinoacetic acid (GAA, also known as glycocyamine or guanidinoacetate) is a naturally occurring alpha amino acid derivative and newly recognized dietary compound obtainable by different foods and nutritional supplements. ... -
Harnessing the untapped potential of food education in schools: Nurturing the school subject Food and Health
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Essential life skills related to food and meals have a potential triple dividend for children and adolescents, that is, short-term, medium-term and possible generational effects with regard to public health, sustainability ... -
Fathers' experiences of living with a child with a progressive life-limiting condition without curative treatment options: A qualitative systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aim: To systematically review and synthesize findings across qualitative primary stud-ies about fathers' experiences of living with a child with a progressive life- limiting condition without curative treatment options (C3 ... -
Reduced sleep quality is highly prevalent and associated with physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives To assess sleep quality, and its associations with physical function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and spinal mobility, in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients. Method Baseline data from the Exercise for ... -
Ultraprosessert mat burde være et kostråd: NEI
(Others, 2023)Nøkkelpunkter • Det er utfordrende å klassifisere mat som er ultraprosessert korrekt med NOVA-klassifiseringen. • NOVA-klassifiseringen er unyansert – ikke all ultraprosessert mat (UPF) er usunn. • Det er metodologiske ... -
The Effects of 12-Week Hydrogen-Rich Water Intake on Body Composition, Short-Chain Fatty Acids Turnover, and Brain Metabolism in Overweight Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to analyze the effects of medium-term supplementation with hydrogen-rich water on brain metabolism, appetite-regulating hormones, body composition, and safety biomarkers in ... -
The effect of free school fruit on academic performance: a nationwide quasi-experiment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In past research, higher intake of fruit has been associated with better academic achievement. In Norway, the government required lower secondary schools to provide fruit to their pupils from 2007 to 2014. The present study ... -
Why Phenomenology Came Into Nursing: The Legitimacy and Usefulness of Phenomenology in Theory Building in the Discipline of Nursing
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Phenomenology was introduced to the field of nursing in late ‘70s in the US and Scandinavia. Since then, phenomenology has developed as a commonly used approach within nursing research. However, during the past two to three ... -
Assay conditions for estimating differences in base excision repair activity with Fpg-modified comet assay
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)DNA repair is an essential agent in cancer development, progression, prognosis, and response to therapy. We have adapted a cellular repair assay based on the formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase (Fpg)-modified comet assay ...