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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"1111 Nutrition and Dietetics"”.
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Release of bioactive peptides from milk proteins by lactobacillus species
… Bacteria (LAB) They produce therapeutic benefits and also increase physiological activity of cultured dairy products by liberating a number of biologically active peptides. The main aim of this project was to determine the release of bioactive peptides from milk proteins by selected Lactobacillus …
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Exploration of Zulu mothers' choice of food for their children
… has a high incidence of childhood mortality and morbidity. More than fifty percent is attributed to mild and moderate malnutrition and the highest incidences occur in rural communities such as North Kwa Zulu Natal (NKZN). Despite recent South African government interventions, such as the …
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Understanding obesity : psychological cues and antecedents of eating behaviour
… World Health Organisation as a global epidemic, and is perceived as a major health concern due to the associated medical, psychosocial, and economic problems. One approach of understanding obesity is directed towards exploring the psychological and social determinants underlying non-hungry eating …
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Enzymatic degradation of egg yolk cholesterol
A rapid, reliable and accurate gas chromatographic method for the determination cholesterol in egg yolk and processed foods was developed from a method of Kovacs (1990). A sample is heated in a sealed tube with a solution of potassium hydroxide in ethanol containing the internal standard, …
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Bifidobacterial enzymic transformation of isoflavones, their bioavailability and effects on disease risk biomarkers in postmenopausal women
Soybeans and non-fermented soyfoods, including soymilk, contain only 5 to 10% of total isoflavone in a biologically active aglycone configuration, with the remainder found as isoflavone glucoside conjugates. Saccharolytic enzyme-producing Bifidobacterium, classified as probiotics, are commonly …
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Factors influencing disordered eating in young women with and without Type 1 diabetes
… of disordered eating in female populations and the harmful consequences of disordered eating in females with type 1 diabetes. However, the emphasis of diabetes research in this area has been focused on eating issues and associated risk factors in adolescent populations or combined age ranges …
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Effect of dietary fats and antioxidants on the frozen storage life of cooked pork products
… mg α-tocopheryl acetate per kilogram of feed) and fishmeal (0% or 5%) and processed with wood smoke only or with a combination of liquid smoke and wood smoke, 2) to investigate the oxidative stability of wiener sausages prepared from pork obtained from pigs fed a diet containing a combination …
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Delivering β-glucan via selected bakery systems : cake
… the western world intake of dietary fibre is low and fat consumption is high. This leads to many diet related diseases, such as, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease. Fibre enrichment and fat replacement are effective ways in developing a health-promoting diet. β-glucan, a …
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Enhancing the transformation level of bioactive soy isoflavones in soy-based foods by probiotic organisms
… in soy are reported to have many health benefits and could be considered as a “natural component” to replenish the estrogens in woman at menopausal and post-menopausal age. However, the isoflavones in soy exist principally in isoflavone glycoside (IG) forms, which have lower bioavailability. In …
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Metabolic syndrome: effect of a culturally appropriate diet and physical activity in female Pakistani immigrants
… blood pressure, elevated plasma glucose levels and dyslipidaemia. Diet and lifestyle modification is the key defence against Metabolic Syndrome. This study aimed to answer the following research questions: What are the metabolic characteristics of Pakistani women residing in Melbourne displaying …
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The effects of creatine supplementation on performance and metabolism during brief, intermittent, high-intensity exercise
This study investigated the ergogenic and metabolic effects of creatine supplementation during two series of 10 x 6 s of "all out" cycling sprints, interrupted by either 30 s rest intervals (RI). Both sprint series were performed before and after five days of oral supplementation with either …
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Pre-exercise carbohydrate ingestion : effect of the glycaemic index on metabolism and endurance performance
… during medium to high intensity exercise, and the body's levels of this substrate can be manipulated by dietary and exercise behaviours. Nutritional strategies employed before and during exercise affect endurance exercise performance by altering the metabolism of carbohydrate within the …
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Dietary and exercise manipulation of skeletal muscle function in older humans
… incidence of cancer, cardiovascular disease and arthritis in older age. In addition, a decline in muscular performance is commonly observed with increasing age, combining a loss of skeletal muscle (‘sarcopenia’), a decrease in muscle oxidative capacity and a reduction in muscle strength. …
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Health beliefs and treatment adherence among Maltese and Anglo-Saxon Australians with Type II diabetes mellitus
… This study tested the utility of an expanded health belief model for explaining regimen adherence among Type II Diabetes patients. Furthermore, the study examined differences between Maltese Australian people and Anglo-Saxon Australian people. A paper and pencil questionnaire was …
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Participatory and non-participatory modes of nutrition communication in a developing country : a case study of Nepal
The main objective of this study, a case study of nutrition communication practices in Nepal, was to investigate the role of people's participation in nutrition projects, and the most appropriate modes of nutrition communication in the context of a developing country. Field surveys, focus group …