TY - JOUR A1 - Fischer, Tobias T1 - Alternative Ernährungsformen, Teil 1: Definitionen, Grundlagen und Bedeutung JF - Ernährungs Umschau Y1 - 2024 UR - https://www.ernaehrungs-umschau.de/print-artikel/15-04-2024-alternative-ernaehrungsformen/ VL - 71 IS - 4 SP - M207 EP - M217 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Böse, Vanessa A1 - Frenser, Marius A1 - Schumacher, Melanie A1 - Fischer, Tobias T1 - Evaluation of the Scientific Quality and Usability of Digital Dietary Assessment Tools JF - Dietetics Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:hbz:836-opus-179602 VL - 3 IS - 2 SP - 159 EP - 169 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Meer, Nike A1 - Fischer, Tobias T1 - Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) for the Symptomatic Treatment of Dementia-Related Diseases: A Systematic Review JF - Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:hbz:836-opus-179038 VL - 2024 SP - 1 EP - 17 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Neffe, C. A1 - Wilderom, C.P.M. A1 - Lattuch, F. T1 - Family firm performance through transformational CEO leadership and familiness-related team forces JF - Leadership & Organization Development Journal N2 - Purpose. The purpose of this study is to test the role of familiness-related team forces induced by the CEO of family firms. In particular, we report on the effects of the transformational leadership style of CEOs on their respective top-management team (TMT) and firm performance when viewed through a familiness lens. Design/methodology/approach. Survey measures were taken from a snowballed sample of 72 CEOs of German family firms as well as from 245 members of their TMTs. We tested the aggregated firm-level data with objective performance indicators of the firms they led. Findings. Support was obtained for the three hypothesized team-force mediations and the four-path mediation model. The relationship between CEO’s transformational style and high family-firm performance is found to be serially mediated by TMT cohesion, behavioral integration and efficacy. Together, these three types of collective forces are assumed to be the familiness effect of a family-member CEO with a transformational leadership style. Originality. With our model we quantitatively tested familiness-type forces vis-à-vis firm performance. Theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed. KW - Executive Leadership, employee behaviors, Team-oriented leadership Y1 - 2024 SN - 0143-7739 VL - 45 IS - im Erscheinen SP - . EP - .. ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Fischer, Tobias A1 - Assmann, Marc A1 - Frenser, Marius T1 - Definition „pflanzenbasierte Ernährung“ – ein Anstoß zur Diskussion JF - Ernährungs Umschau Y1 - 2024 UR - https://www.ernaehrungs-umschau.de/print-artikel/15-05-2024-definition-pflanzenbasierte-ernaehrung-ein-anstoss-zur-diskussion/ VL - 71 IS - 5 SP - M292 EP - M298 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Hengst, Karin A1 - Gellner, Reinhold A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Effects of the healthy lifestyle community program (cohort 1) on stress-eating and weight change after 8 weeks: a controlled study JF - Scientific Reports N2 - Stress-eating (eating more or more unhealthily in order to accommodate to stress), contributes to the development and maintenance of obesity. The effect of comprehensive weight loss interventions on changes in stress-eating as well as the contributing role of stress-eating on weight reduction has not been examined. The impact of the 8-week intensive phase of the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (HLCP, cohort 1) on emotional, external and restrained eating, as expressions of stress-eating was evaluated in a non-randomized controlled trial. Intervention: 14 seminars (twice per week, including practical units), complemented by stress-regulation and cooking workshops and coaching sessions empowering participants to change their behaviour towards a healthy plant-based diet (ad libitum), stress regulation, regular exercise and to focus on social support. Participants were recruited from the general population. In the intervention group, 91 participants (IG; age: 56 ± 10, 77% female) and in the control group, 52 (CG; age: 62 ± 14, 57% female) were enrolled. At baseline, participants of the IG reported higher levels of stress (9.7 ± 5.4 points [P] vs. 7.6 ± 6.2; p < 0.011), and of emotional eating (27.9 ± 9.4 vs. 20.0 ± 7.1; p < 0.001) and external eating (29.1 ± 4.9 vs. 25.5 ± 5.6; p < 0.001) than participants of the CG. Within 8 weeks, in the IG, scores of emotional eating (− 3.5 ± 5.4 P) and external eating significantly decreased (= − 2.0 ± 3.8 P), while restrained eating increased (2.7 ± 5.0 P; p for all < 0.001). Weight change was negatively correlated with change of external eating (R2 = 0.045; CC = − 0.285; p = 0.014), indicating that a greater weight change was associated with a smaller change of external eating. This is the first study to prospectively investigate the role of stress-eating on the weight reduction effect of comprehensive lifestyle interventions. Our data confirm that overweight is associated with EE and external eating and suggest that the HLCP is capable to reduce both, weight and stress-eating. KW - stress-eating, weight, lifestyle Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-27063-4 VL - 13 SP - 1 EP - 12 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Kranz, Ragna-Marie A1 - Kettler, Carmen A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Husain, Sarah A1 - Schoch, Nora A1 - Buyken, Anette A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Effect of a controlled lifestyle intervention on medication use and costs: The Healthy Lifestyle Community Program (cohort 2) JF - Nutrition and Health N2 - Background: Establishing a healthy lifestyle has a great potential to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors. NCDs contribute immensely to the economic costs of the health care system arising from therapy, medication use, and productivity loss. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Healthy Lifestyle Community Program (cohort 2; HLCP-2) on medication use and consequently on medication costs for selected NCDs (diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia). Methods: Data stem from a 24-month non-randomised, controlled intervention trial aiming to improve risk factors for NCDs. Participants completed questionnaires at six measurement time points assessing medication use, from which costs were calculated. The following medication groups were included in the analysis as NCD medication: glucose-lowering medications (GLM), antihypertensive drugs (AHD) and lipid-lowering drugs (LLD). Statistical tests for inter- and intra-group comparison and multiple regression analysis were performed. Results: In total, 118 participants (intervention group [IG]: n = 79; control group [CG]: n = 39) were considered. Compared to baseline medication use decreased slightly in the IG and increased in the CG. Costs for NCD medication were significantly lower in the IG than in the CG after 6 (p = 0.004), 12 (p = 0.040), 18 (p = 0.003) and 24 months (p = 0.008). After multiple regression analysis and adjusting for confounders, change of costs differed significantly between the groups in all final models. Conclusion: The HLCP-2 was able to moderately prevent an increase of medication use and thus reduce costs for medication to treat NCDs with the greatest impact on AHD. Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:hbz:836-opus-162176 SN - 2047-945X PB - Sage Publications ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Allam, Mohamed A1 - Bazok, Renata A1 - Bordewick-Dell, Ursula A1 - Szarniecka-Skubina, Ewa A1 - Kazimierczack, Renata A1 - Laikoja, Katrin A1 - Luik, Anne A1 - Mrkonjic Fuka, Mirna A1 - Muleo, Rosario A1 - Peetsmann, Elen A1 - Petroselli, Verdiana A1 - Roasto, Mati A1 - Srednicka-Tober, Dominika A1 - Veith, Michelle A1 - Mancinelli, Roberto A1 - Trafialek, Joanna ED - Adelaja, Adesoji O. ED - Kappiaruparampil, Justin George T1 - Assistance Needed for Increasing Knowledge of HACCP Food Safety Principles for Organic Sector in Selected EU Countries JF - Sustainability N2 - There are numerous food safety aspects that must be taken into consideration by organic food producers and processors to ensure the safety and quality of their products. The application of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, together with the implementation of good hygiene practices (GHP), ensures that food safety and process hygiene criteria are met. This study was based on a survey conducted among 316 producers and processors representing the organic food sector in five European countries (Croatia, Estonia, Germany, Italy and Poland). The knowledge and experience of organic food operators with HACCP systems were evaluated. Moreover, their needs and expectations towards assistance (training, guidance materials) that could improve the level of knowledge and compliance with respective food safety rules and regulations were assessed. The need for support on a number of issues related to food safety and guidance documents on the application of HACCP principles were also identified. This study provides highlights of the application of HACCP principles, with particular focus on identifying priorities and needs for two types of food operators (food producers and food processors). Although most of the surveyed food operators were confirmed to have basic knowledge regarding the HACCP system, there was a lack of understanding of the system principles. The needs and expectations varied among the studied countries and types of organic operators. Recognition of the full potential of the HACCP system requires assistance, particularly in the preparation of documents and records. Further research is needed to understand the implications of these findings and to identify effective strategies to improve the HACCP knowledge of food operators. KW - Food Safety KW - Organic Producers KW - Organic Processors KW - HACCP Knowledge Y1 - 2023 UR - www.mdpi.com/jounal/sustainability U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15086605 VL - 15 SP - 6605 EP - 6626 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Husain, Sarah A1 - Kranz, Ragna-Marie A1 - Schoch, Nora A1 - Alzughayyar, Dima A1 - Bitterlich, Norman A1 - Hahn, Andreas A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Exploratory analysis of the effect of a controlled lifestyle intervention on inflammatory markers – the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (cohort 2) JF - BMC Nutrition N2 - Background Chronic low-grade inflammation is associated with an increased risk of chronic disease and mortality. The objective of the study was to test the effect of a healthy lifestyle intervention on biomarkers of inflammation (among other risk markers). Methods We conducted a non-randomized controlled trial with mostly middle-aged and elderly participants from the general population in rural northwest Germany (intervention: n = 114; control: n = 87). The intervention consisted of a 1-year lifestyle programme focusing on diet (largely plant-based; strongest emphasis), physical activity, stress management, and social support. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) was assessed at baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year. Homocysteine (Hcy) was assessed at baseline, 10 weeks, and 1 year. Adiponectin (Apn) was assessed at baseline and 10 weeks. An exploratory analysis of these inflammatory markers assessing the between-group differences with ANCOVA was conducted. Results The 1-year trajectory of hs-CRP was significantly lower in the intervention group compared to control (between-group difference: -0.8 (95% CI -1.2, -0.3) mg/l; p = 0.001; adjusted for baseline). The 1-year trajectory of Hcy was non-significantly higher in the intervention compared to control (between-group difference: 0.2 (95% CI -0.3, 0.7) µmol/l; p = 0.439; adjusted for baseline). From baseline to 10 weeks, Apn decreased significantly more in the intervention group compared to control (between-group difference: -1.6 (95% CI -2.7, -0.5) µg/ml; p = 0.004; adjusted for baseline). Conclusions Our study shows that healthy lifestyle changes can lower hs-CRP and Apn levels and are unlikely to significantly affect Hcy levels within 1 year. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS; reference: DRKS00018775, registered 12 Sept 2019; retrospectively registered; www.drks.de). Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00684-2 SN - 2055-0928 VL - 9 IS - 25 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Elsner, Friederike A1 - Herzig, Christian A1 - Strassner, Carola T1 - Agri-food systems in sustainability transition: a systematic literature review on recent developments on the use of the multi-level perspective JF - Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems N2 - A sustainability transition (ST) of the agri-food system (AFS) is necessary due to manifold environmental and social exigencies. Scholars widely refer to the multi-level perspective (MLP) in the analysis of those transitions. The fast pace of articles covering AFS transitions, the evolving research on spaces between the three levels, and the consisting unclear conceptualization of MLP levels call for a systematic update on literature utilizing MLP in AFS articles covering ST. As a basis for reporting, this systematic literature review uses the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The search was conducted on the database Scopus encompassing the period from 2018 to 2022. After the selection procedure, 58 articles were included in the review. We extracted data based on a combination of a concept-driven and data-driven coding scheme. Qualitative research approaches outweigh and interrelated activities within the AFS are being analyzed, predominantly in the agricultural sectors. The focus lays on ongoing transitions. The concept of sustainability and its direction is considered as given (e.g., through the case lens), without further elaborations. The niche constitutes the most prominent object of study and scholars refer to rather socially innovative activities than technological innovations, providing distinct views on radicality and strategies to breakthrough. A space between niche and regime is being presented, with slightly distinct conceptualisations. Actors from both levels collaborate and exert transformative power. The regime is presented as static but also more vividly evolving views on the regime are demonstrated. The landscape receives the least attention and the focus lays on immaterial characteristics. Combinations of MLP with other frameworks have proven useful, for instance, regarding elaborations on the agency on the landscape level. Generally, an unclear conceptualization of regime and landscape persists, lacking a theoretical elaboration. Further research applying MLP should aim for a deeper examination of its theoretical construct, especially in terms of regime and landscape. More quantitative or mixed-methods research could supplement the current dominating qualitative approaches by testing and validating qualitatively constructed theories and phenomena. Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1207476 IS - 7 SP - 1 EP - 21 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Heidt, C. A1 - Fobker, M. A1 - Newport, M. A1 - Feldmann, R. A1 - Fischer, T. A1 - Marquardt, T. T1 - Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB), Glucose, Insulin, Octanoate (C8), and Decanoate (C10) Responses to a Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil with and without Glucose: A Single-Center Study in Healthy Adults JF - Nutrients Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:hbz:836-opus-170851 VL - 15 IS - 5 SP - 1 EP - 17 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Kranz, Ragna-Marie A1 - Kettler, Carmen A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Husain, Sarah A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Schoch, Nora A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Health Economic Evaluation of a Controlled Lifestyle Intervention: The Healthy Lifestyle Community Program (Cohort 2; HLCP-2) JF - Nutrients N2 - Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are associated with high costs for healthcare systems. We evaluated changes in total costs, comprising direct and indirect costs, due to a 24-month non-randomized, controlled lifestyle intervention trial with six measurement time points aiming to improve the risk profile for NCDs. Overall, 187 individuals from the general population aged ≥18 years were assigned to either the intervention group (IG; n = 112), receiving a 10-week intensive lifestyle intervention focusing on a healthy, plant-based diet; physical activity; stress management; and community support, followed by a 22-month follow-up phase including monthly seminars, or a control group (CG; n = 75) without intervention. The complete data sets of 118 participants (IG: n = 79; CG: n = 39) were analyzed. At baseline, total costs per person amounted to 67.80 ± 69.17 EUR in the IG and 48.73 ± 54.41 EUR in the CG per week. The reduction in total costs was significantly greater in the IG compared to the CG after 10 weeks (p = 0.012) and 6 months (p = 0.004), whereas direct costs differed significantly after 10 weeks (p = 0.017), 6 months (p = 0.041) and 12 months (p = 0.012) between the groups. The HLCP-2 was able to reduce health-related economic costs, primarily due to the reduction in direct costs. Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:hbz:836-opus-174544 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Clever, Lena A1 - Schatto-Eckrodt, Tim A1 - Clever, Nico A1 - Frischlich, Lena T1 - Behind Blue Skies: A Multimodal Automated Content Analysis of Islamic Extremist Propaganda on Instagram JF - Social Media + Society KW - natural language processing KW - automated content analysis KW - collective action KW - deep learning KW - Islamic extremism Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.25974/fhms-17946 VL - 9 IS - 1 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Kranz, Ragna-Marie A1 - Husain, Sarah A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Schoch, Nora A1 - Karam Alzughayyar, Dima A1 - Gellner, Reinhold A1 - Hengst, Karin A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Bridging the gap between science and society: long-term effects of the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (HLCP, cohort 1) on weight and the metabolic risk profile: a controlled study JF - BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health N2 - Background The potential of adopting a healthy lifestyle to fight non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is not fully used. We hypothesised that the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (HLCP, cohort 1) reduces weight and other risk markers compared with baseline and control. Methods 24-month, non-randomised, controlled intervention trial. Intervention: intensive 8-week phase with seminars, workshops and coaching focusing on a healthy lifestyle (eg, plant-based diet, physical activity, stress management) and group support followed by a 22-month alumni phase. Weight reduction as the primary outcome and other NCD risk parameters were assessed at six time points. Participants were recruited from the general population. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. Results 143 participants (58±12 years, 71% female) were enrolled (91 in the intervention (IG) and 52 in the control group (CG)). Groups’ baseline characteristics were comparable, except participants of IG were younger, more often females, overweight and reported lower energy intake (kcal/day). Weight significantly decreased in IG at all follow-ups by −1.5 ± 1.9 kg after 8 weeks to −1.9 ± 4.0 kg after 24 months and more than in CG (except after 24 months). Being male, in the IG or overweight at baseline and having a university degree predicted more weight loss. After the intervention, there were more participants in the IG with a ‘high’ adherence (+12%) to plant-based food patterns. The change of other risk parameters was most distinct after 8 weeks and in people at elevated risk. Diabetes-related risk parameters did not improve. Conclusion The HLCP was able to reduce weight and to improve aspects of the NCD risk profile. Weight loss in the IG was moderate but maintained for 24 months. Participants of lower educational status might benefit from even more practical units. Future interventions should aim to include more participants at higher risk. Trial registration number DRKS00018821. Y1 - 2022 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000340 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Husain, Sarah A1 - Kranz, Ragna-Marie A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Alzughayyar, Dima A1 - Schoch, Nora A1 - Hahn, Andrea A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Healthy lifestyle changes favourably affect common carotid intima-media thickness: the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (cohort 2) JF - Journal of Nutritional Science N2 - Common carotid intima-media thickness (ccIMT) progression is a risk marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD), whereas healthy lifestyle habits are associated with lower ccIMT. The objective of the present study was to test whether a healthy lifestyle intervention can beneficially affect ccIMT progression. A community-based non-randomised, controlled lifestyle intervention was conducted, focusing on a predominantly plant-based diet (strongest emphasis), physical activity, stress management and social health. Assessments of ccIMT were made at baseline, 6 months and 1 year. Participants had an average age of 57 years and were recruited from the general population in rural northwest Germany (intervention: n 114; control: n 87). From baseline to 1 year, mean ccIMT significantly increased in both the intervention (0⋅026 [95 % CI 0⋅012, 0⋅039] mm) and control group (0⋅045 [95 % CI 0⋅033, 0⋅056] mm). The 1-year trajectory of mean ccIMT was lower in the intervention group (P = 0⋅022; adjusted for baseline). In a subgroup analysis with participants with high baseline mean ccIMT (≥0⋅800 mm), mean ccIMT non-significantly decreased in the intervention group (−0⋅016 [95 % CI −0⋅050, 0⋅017] mm; n 18) and significantly increased in the control group (0⋅065 [95 % CI 0⋅033, 0⋅096] mm; n 12). In the subgroup, the 1-year trajectory of mean ccIMT was significantly lower in the intervention group (between-group difference: −0⋅051 [95 % CI −0⋅075, −0⋅027] mm; P < 0⋅001; adjusted for baseline). The results indicate that healthy lifestyle changes may beneficially affect ccIMT within 1 year, particularly if baseline ccIMT is high. KW - plant-based diet KW - carotid intima-media thickness KW - cardiovascular disease KW - atherosclerosis KW - lifestyle Y1 - 2022 UR - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-nutritional-science/article/healthy-lifestyle-changes-favourably-affect-common-carotid-intimamedia-thickness-the-healthy-lifestyle-community-programme-cohort-2/DD29870A14031B1EB3DF112B2A381695#article U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jns.2022.46 VL - 11 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Hengst, Karin A1 - Gellner, Reinhold A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Eight weeks of lifestyle change: What are the effects of the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (cohort 1) on Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) and perceived stress? JF - Chronic Stress Y1 - 2022 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/24705470221099206 SP - accepted ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Hengst, Karin A1 - Gellner, Reinhold A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Eight Weeks of Lifestyle Change: What are the Effects of the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (Cohort 1) on Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) and Perceived Stress? JF - Chronic stress N2 - Background: Stress and cortisol dysregulation are linked to NCDs. Moreover, stress favours unhealthy lifestyle patterns, which increase the risk for NCDs. The role of the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) and the effect of lifestyle interventions on the same remain unclear. Methods: The impact of the intensive 8-week phase of the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (HLCP, cohort 1) on parameters of the CAR, ie cortisol values 0 (sample [S]1), 30), 45 and 60 minutes post-awakening, average peak, S1-peak delta and area under the increase curve (AUCI), and perceived stress levels (PSL) was evaluated in a non-randomized, controlled trial. Covariates of the CAR (eg sleep measures) and irregularities in sampling were assessed. The intervention focussed on stress management, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and social support. Participants were recruited from the general population. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. Results: 97 participants (age: 56 ± 10 years; 71% female), with 68 in the intervention group (IG; age: 55 ± 8, 77% female) and 29 participants in the control group (CG; age: 59 ± 12, 59% female), were included in the analysis. The baseline characteristics of both groups were comparable, except participants of IG were younger. On average, the PSL at baseline was low in both groups (IG: 9.7 ± 5.4 points; CG: 8.5 ± 6.9 points; p = .165), but 22% (n = 15) in the IG and 20% (n = 6) in the CG reported a high PSL. Most participants reported irregularities in CAR sampling, eg interruption of sleep (IG: 80% CG: 81%). After 8 weeks, most CAR parameters and the PSL decreased in the IG and CG, resulting in no differences of change between the groups. In the IG only, a decrease of PSL was linked to an increase of CAR parameters, eg AUCI (correlation coefficient = −0.307; p = .017). Conclusion: The HLCP may potentially reduce PSL and change the CAR, but results cannot be clearly attributed to the programme. Methodological challenges and multiple confounders, limit suitability of the CAR in the context of lifestyle interventions. Other measures (eg hair-cortisol) may give further insights. Trial registration: German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS); DRKS00018821; www.drks.de KW - cortisol, weight, lifestyle, stress Y1 - 2022 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/24705470221099206 VL - 2022 IS - 6 SP - 1 EP - 13 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Wos, Karolina A1 - Borghoff, Lisa Marie A1 - Horvat, Andrijana A1 - Paoletti, Flavio A1 - Saggia Civitelli, Eleonora A1 - Rembiałkowska, Ewa ED - Bacenetti, Jacopo T1 - Preliminary Analysis of Voluntary Information on Organic Milk Labels in Four European Union Countries JF - Sustainability N2 - The concern for the environment among European consumers is growing and in the future the need for sustainable shopping is expected to increase. Through transparent on-packaging communication with consumers, organic producers have the opportunity to show attributes of organic production system and build a strong market position. The aim of the study was to analyse voluntary packaging information on organic milk from four European markets in the context of organic food quality, i.e., Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Poland. More specifically, the textual content of 106 organic milk packages was analysed and voluntary information on each package was categorized according to process- and product-related organic milk attributes. The assortment and content of voluntary packaging information varied across the four countries. The largest number of products was found on the German market (37) and the smallest on the Polish market (14). Dutch milk had the greatest amount of voluntary information on animal welfare, product locality, environmental protection, quality confirmation, naturalness and nutritional value. German milk had the most information on enjoyment and conditions of processing, while the Italian milk on the social perspective. The products available on the Polish market had the least voluntary information. Pasteurized organic milk had noticeably more information about organic quality attributes than micro filtrated and UHT milk. KW - milk package KW - organic KW - content analysis KW - optional KW - value Y1 - 2022 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:hbz:836-opus-156981 SP - 1 EP - 18 PB - MDPI ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Alzughayyar, Dima A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Kranz, Ragna-Marie A1 - Husain, Sarah A1 - Schoch, Nora A1 - Hahn, Andreas A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - The healthful plant-based diet index as a tool for obesity prevention – the Healthy Lifestyle Community Program cohort 3 study JF - Obesity Science and Practice N2 - Background Worldwide the prevalence of obesity is high, and promoting a shift towards more healthful and more plant-based dietary patterns appears to be one promising strategy to address this issue. A dietary score to assess adherence to a healthy plant-based diet is the healthful plant-based diet index. While there is evidence from cohort studies that an increased healthful plant-based diet index is associated with improved risk markers, evidence from intervention studies is still lacking. Methods A lifestyle intervention was conducted with mostly middle-aged and elderly participants from the general population (n = 115). The intervention consisted of a 16-month lifestyle program focusing on a healthy plant-based diet, physical activity, stress management, and community support. Results After 10 weeks, significant improvements were seen in dietary quality, body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, total cholesterol, measured and calculated LDL cholesterol, oxidized LDL particles, non-HDL cholesterol, remnant cholesterol, glucose, insulin, blood pressure, and pulse pressure. After 16 months, significant decreases were seen in body weight (-1.8 kg), body mass index (-0.6 kg/m2), and measured LDL cholesterol (-12 mg/dl). Increases in the healthful plant-based diet index were associated with risk marker improvements. Conclusions The recommendation of moving towards a plant-based diet appears acceptable and actionable and may improve body weight. The healthful plant-based diet index can be a useful parameter for intervention studies. Y1 - 2022 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/osp4.649 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Wiesweg, Niklas A1 - Schäpers, Philipp A1 - Bernhold, Torben A1 - Hartmann, Timo T1 - On the challenges of inter-organisational data in real estate: The role of knowledge sharin JF - Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management KW - Knowledge management KW - Strategic management Y1 - 2022 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2021-1081 SN - 0969-9988 VL - 2022 ER -