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Showing 1 to 20 of 45 for “"Nutrition and health"”.
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Interactions Between Nutrition and Health or Stress in Poultry
… there were no interactions between dietary NPP and HS (35 C) for feed intake, egg production and mortality. Subjecting hens fed a P-deficient diet to an acute HS (38 C), however, did increase the incidence of severe heat distress. Four experiments were carried out with chicks to determine any …
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Three essays on nutrition and health: sugar-sweetened beverages, postpartum military wellness, and online grocery shopping
… three distinct, yet interconnected essays on nutrition and health, exploring behavioral and policy factors that shape and influence nutrition status, food choices, and health outcomes. The first chapter presents a structural model based on the socioecological theory to define how behavioral …
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Nutrition and health attitudes in a male Navy population and their relationships to selected physical readiness measures
This study examined the relationship between nutrition and health attitudes in 1,887 Navy men stationed aboard ships and shore commands and the relationship of these attitudes to physical readiness measures: 1.5 mile run, sit-ups, pushups, and percent body fat. Five attitudinal factors were …
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A digestive phospholipase a2 in Midguts of worker honey bees, Apis mellifera : significance in lipid nutrition and health
… such as digestion, immune signaling, development and reproduction. However, other than the venom PLA2s, characterization of their physiological functions has not been reported in Hymenoptera, particularly in honey bees (Apis mellifera). Among many studies on honey bee nutrition and physiology, the …
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Teaching Nutrition and Health in the Urban-Science Classroom A Blended-Approach to Culturally Relevant, and Problem Based Learning.
… in the field of science. Young people from urban and impoverished backgrounds are less likely to see value or purpose in their science education. For this reason it is my belief that something needs to change in the way we educate urban youth in the field science. This project aims to unite …
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Evaluation of a nutrition and health education program on components of metabolic health on women from under-resourced South African communities
… burden in terms of financial cost, morbidity, and mortality. In South Africa there is currently a double burden of infectious diseases and NCDs. Overconsumption of sugar, refined carbohydrates, and poor-quality fats, increases the risk for developing chronic diseases. Families from poor …
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Διατροφή και υγεία των μαθητών ηλικίας 12-18 ετών: Ο ρόλος της περιβαλλοντικής εκπαίδευσης / Nutrition and health of students aged 12-18: The role of environmental education
Η παρούσα διπλωματική εργασία μέσω ανάλυσης της σύγχρονης βιβλιογραφίας διερευνά γενικά, τις θετικές και αρνητικές επιδράσεις της διατροφής στην σωματική και ψυχική υγεία του ανθρώπου και ειδικότερα γίνεται αναφορά σε μαθητές ηλικίας 12 έως 18 ετών. Υπογραμμίζεται η σημασία και η συμβολή μιας …
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COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL LITERACY IN SELECTED K-5 CLASSROOMS EMPLOYING AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM METHODOLOGIES: A SOLOMON FOUR-GROUP ANALYSIS
… to swell to 9.75 billion people by 2050, and to proliferate to 11.2 billion by 2100. The non-agricultural population has little to no understanding or comprehension of the complexities of sustaining a viable agricultural system. Agricultural literacy is an area often unseen and rarely …
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Infant feeding practices of migrant farmlaborers in Northern Colorado
The infant feeding practices and associated environment of 49 infants (6-23 months) of migrant farm laborers in Northern Colorado were investigated during the summer of 1987. Information was collected on 1) breastfeeding practices, 2) introduction of foods and liquids, 3) nutrition and health …
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Examining the practice approaches used by registered dietitians in Canada when working with higher weight adults
… use of non-weight focused approaches (NWFAs), and the barriers and facilitators for implementation. NWFAs deemphasize the importance of body weight with respect to adults’ nutrition and health. A comprehensive literature search identified only one study, conducted in Australia, that examined …
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Feeding Practices of Mothers in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia
… of Mongolia infants are deficient in vitamins and minerals and complementary foods are introduced too early. Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for infants until 6 months of age. A survey of 50 Mongolian mothers with children under the age of 5 in the town of Sainshand, Dornogobi, …
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An empirical investigation of the patronage behavior of nutrition oriented consumers
… investigated in this study with regard to the nutrition orientation of consumers. The objective of this research was to determine if consumers' patronage behavior of grocery stores, health food stores or restaurants would be significantly related to attitudes and concerns toward nutrition and …
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Health Attitudes, Knowledge And Literacy Of Primary Caregivers With Elementary School Children
… research has indicated that physical activity and healthy eating in elementary school children are the exception rather than the norm. Increased attention to the rising rates of childhood obesity, coupled with the recognition that changes in the school environment are critical to reducing this …
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The Dietary Patterns, Behavioral/Health Perceptions, and Nutrition Knowledge of Smoking and Nonsmoking Foodservice Shiftworkers
The effects of shiftwork can be complex and nonuniform. This study was conducted to determine the dietary patterns, behavioral/health perceptions, and nutrition knowledge of smoking and nonsmoking foodservice shiftworkers. Data were collected with the use of a questionnaire and food frequency list. …
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Assessing the Perceptions of Black American Women Within Virginia's Faith Community Regarding Their Health and Nutrition Practices and Concerns
… the largest minority groups in the United States and were estimated to be 35 million (13%) by the 2000 U.S. Census. In that same year, the American Cancer Society reported that Black Americans are at higher risk of dying from the nations leading causes of death, such as cardiovascular diseases, …
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MICROBIAL AND BOTANICAL STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT HUMAN DIGESTION AND GUT MICROBIOTA.
The interaction between diet, digestion, and the gut microbiota has become a central topic in nutrition and health research. Growing scientific and commercial interest has focused on functional foods and supplements that aim to support digestion, influence microbial communities, and provide health …
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Innovation and Strategy in the Food Industry: Trends, Challenges, and Implications for New Entrants
The food industry plays a vital role in human nutrition and health but also presents significant challenges for entrepreneurs due to its highly competitive nature. This thesis aims to provide valuable insights and strategies for new entrants in the food sector by conducting extensive market …
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Immune system status, select nutrient intakes, and micronutrient status in young women with a chronic suboptimal energy intake
Little is known regarding the nutrition and health implications of chronic dieting in college-women. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine nutrient intakes, zinc status, and immune system status in 19-24 year-old college women consuming different energy intakes. A suboptimal group (SG) …
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Iodine status of children from the Red Sea, and the Nile Valley regions of the Sudan: implications for health and development
… deficiency is the leading cause of brain damage and mental disability. Moreover, it is the most common cause of decreased fertility rate, miscarriages, stillbirths and foetal and infant mortality in the developing countries. Contrary to the widely held popular perception, iodine deficiency is not …
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Improving Vegetable Soybean Production Through Investigating the Impact of Genotype and Environmental Factors on Germination and Emergence
… in the United States due to its excellent nutrition and health benefits. This rising demand has sparked the interest of local farmers in growing edamame. However, a significant problem in edamame production is the poor seedling emergence. This dissertation focuses on three key objectives: …
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