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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Frequency of consumption"”.
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Changes in cannabis consumption behaviors in relation to policy and public health developments and respiratory health of emerging adults in Canada
… This study aimed to (1) examine trends in frequency and quantity of cannabis consumption among EA before and after: legalization of cannabis in Canada, the “e-cigarette or vaping product use associated lung injury” (EVALI) outbreak, and COVID-19; and (2) to examine sex-specific differences …
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A rapid assessment for the fat intake of university students
… specific nutrients. Although no perfect measure of an individual’s diet exists, diet records (DRs) are considered the most accurate assessment technique. The goal of this research was to design a short form using the frequency of consumption to detect clientele with high dietary fat intake. A …
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Avaliação do uso de ômega 3 em pacientes oncológicos: uma revisão de literatura
This is a bibliographic review about the action of the fat acids omega 3 in the treatment of oncologic patients. It has been used books, original and review articles published on the database of Google, National Cancer Institute (INCA), Medline, PubMed and SciELO covering the last 10 years. For the …
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Evaluation of Creature -101: Can A Curriculum Based Serious Health Game Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity among Middle School Students?
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the outcomes of playing a virtual reality serious game "Creature-101" at increasing fruits and vegetables, water, physical activity, decreasing processed snacks (e.g. chips, candy), sweetened beverages, and recreational screen time, and mediators of …
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Food behavior, anthropometric indicators, physical activity and physical abilities of young men and women with normal weight, underweight and overweight /// Хранително поведение, антропометрични показатели, физическа активност и физическа дееспособност на младежи и девойки с нормално, поднормено и наднормено тегло
… is a critical period in which a pattern of nutrition and physical activity health effects not only young, but also in adulthood. In Bulgaria there are no studies of body composition and body fat in particular, to enable the identification of risk groups with higher fertility and metabolic …
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Avaliação dos determinantes de consumo alimentar e identificação de padrões alimentares na cidade de Maputo, Moçambique
Fruto da globalização, urbanização e melhoria dos transportes, a alimentação homogeneizou-se, tornando-se mais ocidental, potenciando transições alimentares, sobretudo em países africanos, com mudanças nos padrões alimentares. A par dos problemas já conhecidos e ainda prevalentes da subnutrição e …
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Food habits of adolescents (16-19 years) in the Manzini region, Swaziland
… goal was to explore and describe the food habits of adolescents (16-19 years old) residing in the Manzini region of Swaziland, and to determine the extent to which traditional, fast and snack foods are included in their eating patterns. Scant information is available on the food habits of Swazi …
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Risk of human exposure to brucella pathogens through consumption of cultured milk in the southern province of Zambia.
Brucella is bacteria that causes Brucellosis, one of the most common zoonotic diseases in the world. The disease affects mainly animals but, in some cases, humans who are considered incidental hosts. Brucellosis is transmitted to humans through inhalation of aerosols or contact with skin sores, by …
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Risk of human exposure to brucella pathogens through consumption of cultured milk in the southern province of Zambia.
Brucella is bacteria that causes Brucellosis, one of the most common zoonotic diseases in the world. The disease affects mainly animals but, in some cases, humans who are considered incidental hosts. Brucellosis is transmitted to humans through inhalation of aerosols or contact with skin sores, by …
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Multivariate Analysis of Dietary Data in the Presence of Excess Zeros and Measurement Error
Nutritional epidemiology is a complex area of research plagued with bias and measurement error partly arising from the use of imperfect methods of dietary data measurement and inadequate data analyses. Some foods or nutrients are consumed habitually, while others are consumed occasionally. This …
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COFFEE AND TEA CONSUMPTION AND GASTRIC CANCER: A POOLED ANALYSIS IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES.
The main focus of my doctoral research was to examine the effect of coffee and tea drinking on gastric (stomach) cancer risk. Coffee and tea are among the most popular drinks worldwide after water, and their consumption is expected to rise by an average of 17% over the next several years. The World …
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Development of a processing technology for the in-situ fortification of nixtamalized corn in rural Guatemala
Statement of the problem: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is major health concern in Guatemala. Strategies to target IDA, including food fortification and supplementation, have been used with limited impact in low income, rural populations. Food insecurity, reduced dietary diversity, diets rich in Fe …
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Exploring Hispanic mothers’ perceptions of child weight in a family-based obesity prevention program
… United States (US) have the highest prevalence of obesity compared to other groups. Childhood obesity prevention and treatment require the involvement of parents to promote healthy behaviors and help their child achieve a healthy weight. Particularly among Hispanic families, obesity …
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Nutrition related health status and associated factors in juvenile male and female on remand detainees at entry into Pollsmoor correctional service facility in the Western Cape
… constitution) laws mandate that the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) ensure that on remand detainees receive the same medical treatment as those who are not incarcerated, as well as adequate nutrition while incarcerated. Literature across the globe indicates that inmates are at an …
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The Neurocognitive Dynamics Underlying Loss of Control in Alcohol Misuse and Addiction
… Diverse motivations may underlie our alcohol consumption, yet what are the driving factors that sustain drinking behaviour even when confronted with unfavourable repercussions? Furthermore, how do we discern the boundary between moderate and problematic drinking, and why is this distinction …