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Showing 1 to 20 of 74 for “"fruit and vegetables"”.
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Fruit and vegetables : factors affecting their consumption
… 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 vegetable consumption. The …
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The managerial and organisational approaches for marketing imported fruit and vegetables within the UK
In this thesis the marketing of fresh fruit and vegetable in the UK is investigated. The issues focused upon are (a) the export orientation of overseas shippers (pull approach versus push approach), (b) the managerial and organisational approaches for marketing imported fruit and vegetables, and …
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Assessment of portion sizes and consumption of fruit and vegetables among Icelandic children in a school canteen with semi self-serving
Background: Fruit and vegetable consumption among children is generally lower than recommended in most countries, and according to current knowledge the consumption in Iceland is among the lowest in amounts. Results from recent national surveys on Icelandic 6 year-old children’s and adult’s diet …
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The Impact of Online Nutrition Education on WIC Client Retention and Redemption of the Cash Value Benefit of Fruit and Vegetables
… Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infant and Children (WIC) receive supplemental foods, nutrition education, and health care referrals. The Indiana WIC program established an online nutrition education program to help eliminate barriers to participants who are unable to be physically …
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Effetti degli accordi Euro-Mediterrani sul comparto dell'ortofrutta fresca
In 1995, the European Union (EU) Member States and 12 Mediterranean countries launched in Barcelona a liberalization process that aims at establishing a free trade area (to be realized by 2010) and at promoting a sustainable and balanced economic development by the adoption of a new generation of …
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Diet, lifestyle and musculoskeletal health
… system undergoes a number of physical and physiological changes. These changes may manifest as loss in bone mass, muscle strength and physical function, thus increasing susceptibility to falls, fractures, disability, and osteoporosis. Multiple factors contribute to musculoskeletal …
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Computer vision based classification of fruits and vegetables for self-checkout at supermarkets
The field of machine learning, and, in particular, methods to improve the capability of machines to perform a wider variety of generalised tasks are among the most rapidly growing research areas in today’s world. The current applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence can be …
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Utilisation pattern and economic potential of indigenous fruits and vegetables among rural communities in Akure, Nigeria
Plants including indigenous/naturalised fruits and vegetables (IFVs) have the potential towards meeting the food and nutrition needs of humans. Currently, IFVs are threatened by human activities such as deforestation, environmental degradation and acculturation. As a result, the need for …
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Towards sustainable agriculture in the developing world: Theoretical perspectives and empirical insights
… in relation to two societal contexts beyond farm and watershed: (1) the developing country context, and (2) the fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV) sector (with special reference to the agri-food standard called `Good Agricultural Practices' (GAP) and Thailand). Papers in this dissertation thus aim …
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Factors affecting metabolism and metabolic control in phenylketonuria
… protein substitutes (GMP) have been introduced and are associated with several health benefits. The following aspects were studied in this thesis: 1) metabolic control achieved in patients with PKU compared with the European PKU guidelines; 2) life-long change in natural protein tolerance; 3) …
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Wellness Program Effect on the Health Parameters of Female Employees Aged 25 to 60 Years of Age Targeting Physical Activity and Nutrition Therapy.
… assessed the changes in the pretests and posttests and analyzed the data using SPSS. The results showed on average an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption and in the number of days exercised per week as well as improved diastolic blood pressure and triglyceride levels. The …
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The effects of production techniques on the yield and quality of some leafy vegetables
… exists for Australia to satisfy the expanding Asian fresh produce markets, because of our climate, space and technology to expand and enhance production of fruit and vegetables. Growers always strive to obtain maximum yields of high quality produce from their fields. Many factors such as …
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A cross-sectional analysis of student fruit and vegetable consumption at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
… is imperative for maintaining overall health. Fruits and vegetables are foods that are nutrient rich, and consumption of these foods is related to positive health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine fruit and vegetable consumption for students in the Faculty of Health Sciences …
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Modeling the Dynamic Interactions between Wood Pallets and Corrugated Containers during Resonance
The unit load is the form of most commercial and industrial products during storage and distribution. A simple form of a unit load, a palletized bulk bin is commonly used to transport fruit and vegetables from the point of harvest to processing facilities. These vibration sensitive products are …
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An Exploratory Analysis of the Scottish Diet 2001-2009 Using Household Purchase Data
Robust, longitudinal measures of national food and nutrient intake are key for informing and monitoring public health policy on diet related health. In order to estimate food and drink consumption and assess diet quality in Scotland, household food purchase data, from 2001 to 2009, were analysed. …
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Nutritional intake, systemic vascular function and clinical outcome in Bolivian highlanders with Chronic Mountain Sickness
… a public health problem experienced primarily by Andean countries. Although the cause of CMS is not understood and likely multifaceted, clinical symptoms of the disease disappear by descending to a lower altitude. CMS is characterized by exaggerated chronic arterial hypoxaemia, excessive …
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Food habits of adolescents (16-19 years) in the Manzini region, Swaziland
In this study the 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 …
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