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Showing 1 to 20 of 78 for “"Food Frequency Questionnaire"”.
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Evaluation of a modified food frequency questionnaire to measure lignans in Australian men and women
… are found in a wider range of plant-based foods, such as cereals, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds; and in beverages such as tea, coffee and wine. In Western populations with low dietary intake of soy products, compared to the Asian counterparts, lignans could be a more important …
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The relationship between dietary advanced glycation end products and diabetes related complications
… diabetes. In addition, AGEs can be found in some foods rich in protein and fat (high cooking temperatures increases its formation) and some research shows that they can also accumulate in the body and could have a role in diabetes complications. Some studies also have shown that higher intake of …
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First generation Ghanaian migrants in the UK : dietary intake, anthropometric indices and nutrition intervention through the black churches
… generation Ghanaian migrants, to validate a food frequency questionnaire specific for Ghanaians, find the ideal body image of Ghanaians and the body size most attractive to Ghanaian males and to conduct a nutrition intervention programme using the Black Churches as a setting. Methodology: …
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Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among breast cancer survivors
… supplement intake of vitamin D was assessed by a food frequency questionnaire. Zip code of residence was used to evaluate potential for skin production of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency (<32ng/mL) was observed in 76 of 99 (77%) of BCS, and 51 of 55 (93%) of controls. Women taking vitamin D …
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A Comparison of Markers of Iron Status between Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Female High School Cross Country Runners. Is Routine, Pre-Season Screening Warranted?
… female cross-country runners completed questionnaires used to obtain anthropometric data, health history, menstrual status, diet history and training history. Dietary intake was determined by self-report, using a food frequency questionnaire and a 3-day diet record. Blood samples were …
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The association between circulating vitamin d levels and body composition in collegiate female athletes
… dietary vitamin D intake assessed via Vitamin D Food Frequency Questionnaire (VDFFQ), and sunlight habits were assessed via TWU Sunlight Habits Questionnaire (TSHQ). Results: No association between BMI, body fat composition, and vitamin D concentration was observed. Decreased serum D levels were …
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A rapid assessment for the fat intake of university students
… research was to design a short form using the frequency of consumption to detect clientele with high dietary fat intake. A food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) of 24 foods was developed based on data from national sources and on data on college students. College student FFQ ratings were compared …
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Fruit and vegetables : factors affecting their consumption
The purpose of this thesis was to study food choice motivations in relation to fruit and vegetable consumption. To this end, four studies were undertaken. The first was a systematic review of the literature investigating factors affecting the food choice decisions of adults in relation to fruit and …
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Does food retail access influence dietary intake?
… whether dietary intake is associated with food retailing. 5044 adults aged 16-97 years completed a 134-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), from which three dietary indices were derived. Data on 33 retailed foods were obtained from 560 food stores in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Poorer …
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Impact of lifestyle intervention for free-living adults on bone-related knowledge and behavioral indicators
… health. With an increase in calcium-fortified foods an objective was to develop a food frequency questionnaire that assesses both natural and fortified sources of calcium. A validation study in which the Calcium-Focused Food Frequency Questionnaire (CFFFQ) was tested against a 24-hour recall in …
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Haitian street foods and their nutritional contribution to dietary intake
Street food is a common source of food eaten outside the home in developing countries. The contribution of street foods to the daily nutrient intake has not been adequately addressed in dietary assessment research, in spite of its universality. To establish a base of knowledge regarding street …
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A trial of micronutrient supplementation in patients with heart failure
… using the Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire), physical functioning (assessed using six-minute walk test distance), blood levels of N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide, blood levels of C-reactive protein, blood levels of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines (tumour …
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LIFESTYLE CHOICES RELATED TO FOOD CONSUMPTION AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO DEPRESSION
… oneself to small amounts or particular kinds of foods on the basis of health, spirituality, lifestyle, and moral decisions, is a practice that dates to 1066 A.D. However, with social media being as influential as it is, one might believe dieting is a new obsession or at least an obsession to …
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Flavonoid Intake and Periodontal Healing Outcomes Following Sanative Therapy
… Participants completed the 2014 Block food frequency questionnaire prior to ST and provided saliva samples via passive drool immediately prior to ST and eight weeks following ST. There were no significant associations between flavonoid intake and tea consumption with periodontal …
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An assessment of the nutritional status of children under five years in Maputaland, Kwa-Zulu-Natal
… was assessed with a diet history and a diet food frequency questionnaire. A high to moderate prevalence of underweight rural areas (19%), a low prevalence of stunting in rural areas (17%) and a high prevalence of wasting in rural area (7%) were identified. Maize-meal porridge and milk were …
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Dietary Intake among Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
… for ALL. Dietary intake was evaluated with a food frequency questionnaire at three timepoints reflecting different intensities of cancer therapy: diagnosis (Time 1-no therapy), induction (Time 2- high-dose therapy), and continuation (Time 3- low-dose therapy). Dietary intake was compared to …
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Relationship of dietary antioxidant intake, antioxidant serum capacity, physical activity and inflammation in breast cancer survivors and individuals without a history of cancer
… intake (FRAP) was calculated from Harvard Food Frequency Questionnaire data. Serum samples were analyzed for inflammation (hsCRP,IL-6,IL-1,and TNF alpha) and serum antioxidant capacity (ORAC) at Virginia Tech. Results: Anthropometrics and inflammation were higher, and FRAP and ORAC lower in …
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Cоx-2 inhibitоrѕ in Оeѕоphаgeаl Cаncer
… Hence I conducted another study of validating a food frequency questionnaire with urinary excretion of quercetin, a naturally occurring Cox-2 inhibitor and naringenin, an antioxidant. With this validation, it would be possible to measure the dietary intake of these compounds in an individual’s …
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