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Showing 1 to 20 of 328 for “"Nutritional status"”.
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Changes in indicators of nutritional status during hospitalization
… the four indicators together, changes in nutritional status of the patients during hospitalization were determined. Eighty three patients were found to be at least at moderate potential for nutritional risk on admission, and 95 were found to be at least at moderate potential for …
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Determining the Nutritional Status of Mature Beef Cows
… quality and cow performance may enhance the nutritional management of beef cows. In two 12 mo trials, mature beef cows (n=136) grazing tall fescue pastures were used to compare estimates of forage quality and animal performance. Forage quality was estimated by proximate analysis of forage …
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Association between oral health, dietary intake, saliva and nutritional status
… disease management. A healthy diet and optimal nutritional status should be encouraged, as this may prevent or improve many age-related diseases and conditions. However, there are a number of factors which may affect dietary intake. Oral health status may be an important factor influencing diet …
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Nutritional status of beef cows grazing reclaimed strip mined pastures
… grazing season were conducted to evaluate the nutritional status of beef cows grazing reclaimed strip-mined pastures in southwestern, Virginia. Blood samples, esophageal fistula forage samples and hand plucked forage samples were taken in each trial. An external marker, Ytterbium, and an …
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An evaluation of the nutritional status of refugee children in Namibia
… This study covered a review of health and nutritional situation of children less than five years of age in Osire refugee camp. It proposed that prevalence of malnutrition among this age group is a proxy for the nutritional status of the refugee population. It also considered the factors …
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The Relationship Between Social Isolation and Nutritional Status of the Elderly
<p>The nutritional status and social isolation of community dwelling elderly is a concern to the state of health for this population. Research has shown that the elderly have a low nutritional status and are socially isolated depending upon circumstances. The purpose of this study was to determine …
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Measuring Nutritional Status, Hydration and Body Composition Changes in Acute Stroke
Background: Dysphagia and cognitive problems, both common after stoke, may affect dietary intake increasing the risk of malnutrition. Malnutrition has adverse effects on body composition especially in conditions that escalate the stress response in the body and may be associated with immobility …
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Assessment of nutritional status in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
A detailed nutritional assessment was carried out on thirteen patients with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Estimates of body fat and skeletal muscle were measured using triceps-skinfold, mid-arm circumference, mid-arm muscle area, and creatinine height index. Body weight was …
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NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND COFACTORS IN ADOLESCENTS: EVIDENCE FROM AN ITALIAN MULTICENTRIC COHORT
… Understanding the multifaced determinants of nutritional status in this vulnerable population is essential for developing targeted interventions for health promotion. Herein, an integrated evaluation of the nutritional status of Italian adolescents is conducted through: (1) the analysis of …
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Nutritional Status and Clinical Outcomes of Residents Admitted to a Nursing Home
… of this research study was to describe the nutritional status (well nourished, at risk for malnutrition, or malnourished) of residents admitted to nursing homes and adverse clinical outcomes in those residents after four weeks. Methodology A descriptive, correlational design utilizing …
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Nutritional Status of Patients with End Stage Liver Disease: An Outpatient Assessment
… and untreated in outpatients. Though BMI, nutritional intake, anthropometric measurements have been used in clinical trials, there still remains no standard nutritional assessment. The purpose of this dissertation was to (1) identify the incidence of malnutrition in patients with …
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NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF SCHOOLING CHILDREN IN TANZANIA AND UGANDA: RESEARCH AND ACTION
… primary goal of this thesis was to monitor the nutritional status of Ugandan and Tanzanian children attending some primary schools and analyze related factors. We dealt with the lack or misreporting of birth data, a widespread phenomenon in sub-Saharan Africa, which affects the possibility to …
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The complex determinants of childhood nutritional status and undernutrition in South Africa
I adopt two approaches in estimating a childhood nutrition model. In the first, child nutrition enters as a continuous dependent variable, allowing me to estimate the average marginal effects on childhood nutrition (proxied by three anthropometric measures). The second approach allows me to …
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Identification of Functional Immunological Indicators of Nutritional status during acute nutritional deprivation
… has been suggested as a functional indicator of nutritional status as the function of the immune system relies upon nutrient dependent metabolic pathways and the provision of adequate nutrient substrates to synthesize its components. The sensitivity of monocyte phagocytic activity, major …
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The influence of birth weight on under-five children’s nutritional status in Zambia
… of birthweight on under–five children’s nutritional status in Zambia. The study also investigated maternal health, child, household and mother’s characteristics as they indirectly influence birthweight and nutritional status of children. Knowledge generated from this study is an important …
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