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Nutrition in Vulnerable Population Groups

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2025 | Viewed by 1251

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Olga Malisova

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Department of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Patra, 30131 Agrinio, Greece
Interests: hydration; dietary behavior; general population; vulnerable population groups; food insecurity; food and nutrition policies
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Dr. Konstantina Argyri

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Department of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, 24100 Kalamata, Greece
Interests: bioactivity of food components, functional foods, nutrition in various population groups
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue "Nutrition in Vulnerable Population Groups" explores the specific dietary needs of various groups that differ from the general population. This encompasses individuals facing socioeconomic challenges, such as those from low-income backgrounds, or challenges such as those faced by immigrants and refugees. It also delves into the nutritional requirements of people with chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory issues. Additionally, it covers groups with heightened nutritional demands, including elderly people and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Finally, the issue examines the special nutritional requirements of working populations exposed to extreme environments, like heat stress as a result of climate change. By addressing the unique dietary needs of these diverse populations, this issue aims to provide nutritional support and promote optimal health and well-being.

Dr. Olga Malisova
Dr. Konstantina Argyri
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • special populations
  • distinct populations
  • special nutrition needs
  • age-specific nutrition needs
  • food insecurity
  • nutritional deficiencies
  • dietary requirements
  • socioeconomic disparity
  • chronic conditions needs
  • climate exposure needs

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The Happy Child Program’s Intersectionality: Prenatal Home Visit Frequency, Food Insecurity Risk, Symptoms of Depression, and Parental Practices in Brazilian Women Assisted during Pregnancy
by Camila Biete, Vivian S. S. Gonçalves, Ariene S. Carmo and Nathalia Pizato
Nutrients 2024, 16(17), 2990; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16172990 - 4 Sep 2024
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Food insecurity (FI) is a critical issue in developing countries, particularly in low-resource settings, where it can worsen women’s mental health. Psychosocial factors such as low household income, limited education, multiparity, and vulnerability are linked to depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Additionally, the family [...] Read more.
Food insecurity (FI) is a critical issue in developing countries, particularly in low-resource settings, where it can worsen women’s mental health. Psychosocial factors such as low household income, limited education, multiparity, and vulnerability are linked to depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Additionally, the family environment influences parental practices, which may impact mental health. This study evaluates the association of socioeconomic factors, parental practices, FI risk, and home visit frequency with depressive symptoms in pregnant women enrolled in the Happy Child Program (Programa Criança Feliz—PCF) in the Federal District, Brazil. In this cross-sectional study, 132 pregnant women monitored by PCF from May to July 2023 were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire for socioeconomic data, the two-item Triage for Food Insecurity (TRIA) instrument for FI risk, the Scale of Parental Beliefs and Early Childhood Care Practices, and the Beck Depression Inventory-II for depressive symptoms. Most participants were multiparous (87.9%), had low income (under 200 USD/month; 80.8%), presented depressive symptoms (67.4%) and were at risk of FI (81.8%). About half demonstrated adequate parental practices (50.8%) and received four home visits per month during pregnancy (54.5%). Women who received four PCF home visits had a lower prevalence of depressive symptoms compared to those with fewer visits (PR 0.76, 95% CI 0.59–0.98). No significant association was found between FI or parental practices and depressive symptoms. These findings suggest that the PCF home-visiting program may strengthen vulnerable families, support social networks, and improve mental health during pregnancy. Additionally, the results of this study highlight the need for targeted interventions aimed at reducing food insecurity and promoting mental health during pregnancy, particularly among socially vulnerable populations. Furthermore, they reinforce the importance of expanding access to home-visiting programs as an effective strategy to improve maternal mental health and well-being, while fostering healthier prenatal environments for both mothers and their children. Full article
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