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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Nutritional Sciences"”.
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The effect of dietary calcium and other nutritionally relevant divalent cations on fatty acid-soap formation : a dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
… it was decided to investigate whether other nutritionally relevant divalent cations (magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe) and copper (Cu)) were able to form fatty acid soaps. To that end, in vitro studies revealed that apart from Ca, other divalent cations such as Zn, Mg, Fe and Cu had the …
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Leucine is a critical factor determining protein quantity and quality of a complete meal to initiate muscle protein synthesis
… and Theses (ID: 204) Dissertations and Theses - Nutritional Sciences (ID: 680) No. of bitstreams: 4 Norton_Layne.pdf: 2079961 bytes, checksum: efba5b335f79868dec9a088490af2a22 (MD5) Norton_Layne.docx: 2148348 bytes, checksum: c8d1169c3dacb378a62cbb90e3f4e6ef (MD5) 1_Norton_Layne.pdf: 2079903 …
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The effect of milk processing on protein digestion and amino acid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract of pigs as a model human : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
Globally, milk is processed using heat and homogenisation to improve food safety and extend shelf life. These common processing techniques can alter the native structures present in milk, including protein structures. However, the impact of these processing-induced changes on the digestion of milk …
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Regional food security in south-central Appalachia: Connecting diet, land requirement, and agricultural carrying capacity
… integrate data from across the agricultural and nutritional sciences to test the capacity of regional food systems to meet complete diet food need in the south-central Appalachian foodshed. First, a complete diet approach was applied to the entire foodshed to test the influence of animal product …
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Work-family role strain among employed mothers of preschoolers: the impact of workplace support
… questionnaires to the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences in the stamped, self addressed envelope provided. Eligible participants were mothers who were employed outside the home in position where they had an immediate supervisor, manager or boss. The respondents were 116 women who met …
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PLANT BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FOR SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION AND PREVENTION OF METABOLIC DISEASES
… contributes to the evolving landscape of nutritional sciences. Ultimately, this work aspires to facilitate the development of innovative dietary interventions that hold promise in enhancing public health and fostering a sustainable future.
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Assessing the Role of Dietary Polyamines on the Continuum of Colorectal Carcinoma
Putrescine, spermidine and spermine are the polyamines biosynthesized by human cells via ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) and are also sourced from the diet. Polyamines are required for malignant and normal cell growth and development. Pharmacological suppression of polyamine biosynthesis, by …
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Impact of a Community-Developed Nutrition Fotonovela Versus a Brochure on Dietary Practice in the Dominican Republic
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of mortality in the Dominican Republic, and diet is one of the main factors contributing to its development (World Health Organization, 2016; Mokdad et al., 2018). A fotonovela is similar to a comic book but uses photographs to tell a story …
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Impact of a Community-Developed Nutrition Fotonovela Versus a Brochure on Dietary Practice in the Dominican Republic
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of mortality in the Dominican Republic, and diet is one of the main factors contributing to its development (World Health Organization, 2016; Mokdad et al., 2018). A fotonovela is similar to a comic book but uses photographs to tell a story …
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Effects of a time-restricted high- or low-fat diet on lipid absorption
Background: Chronic high-fat diets and time-restricted feeding have been shown to impact multiple cardiometabolic parameters. The purpose of this work was to investigate the effects of timed macronutrient intake on lipid absorption. Methods: Adult male FVB/N mice were randomly assigned to one of 6 …