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Nutrient analysis of the beef alternative merchandising cuts
… designated for use in obtaining cooked and raw nutrient data. All cuts were vacuum packaged and stored at -18°C for subsequent cooking and/or dissection. Raw cuts were thawed at 0 to 4°C for 24 to 48 h and then dissected into separable lean, separable fat, and refuse (connective tissue). Cuts to …
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Complete nutrient analysis of grain finished and grass finished lamb
… consumers continue to search for foods that are nutrient dense. Nutrient labeling of foods allows consumers to select foods based on nutrient composition. The objective of this study was to analyze nutrient composition of eleven raw and cooked grain-finished and grass-finished lamb cuts to update …
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Accuracy of volumetric vs. weight measurement in nutrient analysis for research
Accuracy of volumetric vs. weight measurement in nutrient analysis for research Emma K. Partridge, Student, University of Washington Jeannette M. Schenk, PHD, MS, RD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Kara Breymeyer, MPH, RD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Marian L. Neuhouser, PhD, RD, …
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Juvenile Green Turtle (chelonia Mydas) Foraging Ecology:feeding Selectivity And Forage Nutrient Analysis
… with those available in the habitat. Nutritional analysis of forage was conducted to identify possible nutrients relating to feeding preference. Juvenile green turtles selectively foraged on Chlorophyta and Rhodophyta. Results indicate that diet selection was based on nutritional content. Both the …
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Characterization of ion-selective electrodes for an on-field soil nutrient analysis system
… need for more careful application of soil nutrients and fertilizer to maximize crop yield for an ever-growing population. This study focuses on the manufacturing and characterization of ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) to further study if they could be used to reliably measure soil markers …
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Diet, body weight patterns and menstrual status of competitive female body builders
… were analyzed using the Nutripractor 6000 nutrient analysis system. Two weeks precompetition, percent body fat was estimated using skinfold measurements. All subjects completed a 60-item fixed choice and open-ended questionnaire concerning menstrual characteristics, training and dietary …
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Nutrition services in adult day cares in Texas
… at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the diabetic clients. Nutrient Analysis of the 59 lunch menus received revealed adequate calories, protein, vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, Folate, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), as well as the minerals Calcium, and Zinc.
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Nutritional Content of Supplemental Food Baskets Distributed by Charitable Agencies in Northeast Tennessee.
… using observation interviews at the food bank. A nutrient analysis tool was used to analyze the nutrient content of food items in a standard food basket. The findings were compared to the recommended dietary allowance for the elderly population. The supplemental food basket was adequate in …
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Nutrient content of school lunches and packed lunches as consumed by elementary school students
This study compared nutrient content and intake of student school and home-packed lunches. Food intake was estimated by weighing the food and leftovers of 114 elementary school children. Eighty-one percent (n = 92) consumed school lunches and nineteen percent (n = 22) consumed packed lunches. A …
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Nutrient intakes of healthy adults on a gluten-free diet
… foods are typically lower in essential nutrients. It was hypothesized that the average intakes of fiber and the selected B vitamins and minerals would be lower in the gluten-free group than in the regular diet group. Fifty-eight adults, aged 25-35, participated in the study. Participants …
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The Effects of Nutrient Concentrations on Macroinvertebrate Distributions in Georgia
<p>Nutrients are considered the second largest nonpoint source pollutant in Georgia's running water ecosystems. Nutrients can naturally occur in low amounts and are typically increased in streams as a result of industry, agriculture, silviculture, and urbanization. In large amounts, nutrients can …
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Influence of light and algae on nutrient transformations at the sediment-water interface of an agricultural stream
… tracer was injected, and samples were taken for nutrient analysis in the surface and subsurface water at depths up to 8 cm. Dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature were recorded in order to monitor biotic production. Experiments were conducted over 10 hours, encompassing both light and dark …
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A survey of the effects of alcohol on nutrition in a free living male population
… of alcohol and the intake of selected nutrients on both a mean daily basis and on a per kilogram body weight basis. One hundred seventy-one subjects ages 18 through 56 kept food and beverage intake records for five consecutive days, including Saturday and Sunday. The food and beverage …
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Analysis of Bacterial Abundance and Species Diversity in Various Soils
Different soil types display a wide range of nutrient content, microbial abundance and diversity. Many of the microbes viable in soil have practical functions in the agricultural and medical fields while others are pathogenic. Garden topsoil, potting soil, forest soil, compost and manure were the …
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Effects of gestational heat stress on the lactational performance of gilts and growth performance and carcass characteristics of second-generation offspring
… characteristics were analyzed at slaughter. Milk nutrient analysis indicated that gHS gilts produced less lactose, and tended to produce greater protein, than did gTN gilts. There was no difference in the growth rate of F2 offspring, but pigs born of gHS dams did have a tendency for greater …
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The effect of shiftwork on dietary intake and personal health perspective of nurses
… no significant differences among the groups in nutrient intake although there were some differences in eating patterns. Nurses working the day shift ate more meals each day and more meals with their families. Rotating shift group nurses were more likely to skip meals. Nurses working the night …
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Soybean Yield and Plant Response to Phosphorus Fertilization
<p>Phosphorus (P) is a key limiting nutrient for soybean production in South Dakota. Soil tests have been used as a baseline indicator for plant available P and fertilizer recommendations for over a century. Plant nutrient analysis may be used to complement a soil test as a way to validate …
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A Menu Analysis of Sorority Meals at the University of Mississippi
… to body image. Menus are not required to follow nutrient specific guidelines and the nutrient content of sorority meals has not been evaluated at the University of Mississippi. The purpose of this study is to analyze nutrient content of sorority meals and determine if members are able to obtain …
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Characterization of the prokaryotic community associated with the giant barrel sponge, Xestospongia muta across the Caribbean
… (DIN) fluxes of sponges were studied using nutrient analysis, stable isotope ratios, and isotope tracer experiments. Results showed that the fluxes of DIN were variable between locations but clearly showed that X. muta can be either a source or sink of DIN. Stable isotope values of sponge …
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Vineyard soil matters: exploring the influence of soil physical and chemical properties on Eastern U.S. grape production
… Soils that provide excessive plant-available nutrients and water often produce vigorous vegetative growth and negatively influence fruit chemistry. We investigated three aspects of Eastern vineyard soils, including potassium availability, methods of reducing infiltration, and the influence of …
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