Nutritional and metabolic risk factors for insulin resistance in adults
August 2011
The purpose of this study is to investigate the association of insulin resistance (IR) with dietary, fitness, anthropometric and other components of metabolic syndrome (MS) in adult participants. Cross-sectional study of 80 adult participants (58±8 years old) were clinically and ethically selected. They were all assessed for anthropometry, dietary habits, plasma biochemistry and indirect measurement of maximal...
Growth in children with encephalopathy, a longitudinal study from the 6th to the 24th month
July 2011
There is lack of references on how to best estimate the goals to be achieved in the growth of children with encephalopathy. This study aims to describe anthropometric data in infants with encephalopathy when followed in a tertiary clinic. Children with disturbed neurological function (N = 132) had their anthropometric measures taken every six months, from the 6th to 24th day, and compared to the data from 125...
Studies on the chemical and antinutritional content of some Nigerian spices
July 2011
Quantitative determination of chemical and anti-nutrient content of six spices commonly consumed in the South East of Nigeria was carried out using standard methods. Results reveal that the chemical and anti-nutritional composition of these edible Nigerian spices, Gongronema latifolium, Piper guineense, Xylopia aethiopica , Monodora myristica, Allium sativum and Tetrapleura tetrapetra are rich in protein,...
Statistical modeling and optimization of enzymatic milk fat splitting by soybean lecithin using response surface methodology
June 2011
Fat splitting using enzyme is important in reducing the fat content of human body. Hence in the present work, fat splitting of milk butter was attempted using soybean lecithin. A 3-level central composite design was used for optimization of process variables such as of initial butter, initial enzyme concentration, temperature and digestion time on percentage fat splitting using soybean lecithin. The influence of...
Oxidative stress in the liver of exercised rats supplemented with creatine
June 2011
This study examined the effects of aerobic training and creatine supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress in the liver of rats. Ninety-day-old adult male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: 1) Trained Supplemented (TS), 2) Trained (T), 3) Control Supplemented (CS) and 4) Control (C). Trained rats ran on a treadmill for 40 min a day, 5 days a week, at a speed equivalent to their individual Maximal Lactate...
Investigating an autonomous system in nursing
May 2011
The term E-nursing has been used to refer to the incorporation of ICT into nursing. Point-to-point connections using private networks are used by hospitals and clinics that deliver services directly or contract out specialty services to independent nursing service providers at ambulatory care sites. Radiology, mental health and even intensive care services are being provided under contract using Tele-nursing and...
Evaluating the effects of freeze-dried supplements of purslane (Portulaca oleracea) on blood lipids in hypercholesterolemic adults
May 2011
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of the freeze-dried supplements of purslane in reducing blood lipids in hypercholesterolemic adults. Fresh purslane leaves were freeze-dried and the fatty acids content analyzed. Eleven hypercholesterolemic subjects (5 females and 6 males) volunteered to participate in the study. The subjects consumed step I diet during a 2-week acclimation period and switched to step I...
Nutrition recovery with Spirulina diet improves body growth and muscle protein of protein – restricted rats
March 2011
The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of Spirulina maxima as the sole dietary source of protein on muscle protein and body growth of rats recovering from protein malnutrition. Young (30 days) male Wistar rats were randomly separated into 5 groups: (I) Casein 17% (C17; 30 to 150 days of age); (II) Spirulina 17% (S17; 30 to 150 days); (III) Casein 6% (C6; 30 to 150 days); (IV) Casein 6% (30 to 90...
Association of dietary patterns with metabolic syndrome components in low-income, free-living Brazilian adults
March 2011
This study investigated the association of dietary patterns with sociodemographic markers and components of metabolic syndrome in free-living adults. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was done with a sample of 237 individuals registered at one Family Health Strategy Unit. Biochemical, clinical, socioeconomic and dietary data were collected. Multiple and logistic linear regression were used and the significance level...
Dietitians in the Netherlands and dietary supplements: Practices, personal use and beliefs
February 2011
The use of dietary supplements is increasingly common in the United States and Europe. Dietitians are among the health care professionals regarded as experts on healthy diet and lifestyle and as such, their recommendations and beliefs regarding dietary supplements may have a significant influence on the use of dietary supplements by consumers. Recommending practices, personal use and beliefs were evaluated in this...
Liver function tests in type 2 Sudanese diabetic patients
February 2011
This study was planned to evaluate the liver function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by measuring aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), total protein and albumin. The study was carried out in Wad Medani, Abo Agla Diabetes Centre. 50 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (23 male and 27 female) were included in the study. Their ages ranged...
Glycemic and insulinemic responses to pumpkin and unripe papaya in type 2 diabetic subjects
January 2011
Glycemic and Insulinemic responses to pumpkin and unripe papaya by estimating their glycemic index (GI) and insulinemic index (measured by c-peptide) from Bangladeshi origin were investigated in T2DM patients. Based on serving size in the Bangladeshi society, the GL of those two food items were also calculated. Ten T2DM subjects, under a cross-over design, consumed equi-carbohydrate amount (25g of total carbohydrate) of...
Effects of polypeptide-k supplemented soft bun on blood glucose level in healthy adults
January 2011
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Polypeptide-k (Ppk) supplemented soft roll on the blood glucose level of 18 healthy individuals as compared to control soft roll alone. Healthy individuals were fasted overnight and blood was taken at baseline (0 min) before consumption of control soft roll, and at 0, 30, 90, 150 and 210 min. Glucose level was then determined. This procedure was repeated with Ppk...
The new glucose revolution: Is the authoritative guide to the glycemic index the right dietary solution for lifelong health?
September 2010
The persistence of an epidemic of obesity, coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes suggests that new nutritional strategies are needed if the epidemic is to be overcome. A promising nutritional approach suggested by this thematic review is carbohydrate restriction. Under conditions of carbohydrate restriction, fuel sources shift from glucose and fatty acids to fatty acids and ketones, and that ad...
Phytoconstituents, proximate and nutrient investigations of Saba florida (Benth.) from Ibaji forest
September 2010
Quantitative determination of chemical and nutritional composition of the leaf, fruit pulp, pericarp and seed of Saba florida (Apocynaceae), an underexploited medicinal and food plant in Nigeria, was carried out using standard methods. The plant parts contain levels of alkaloids, tannins, saponins, flavonoids and other phytochemical. Proximate analysis (total protein, fats, carbohydrate, ash, and moisture...
Protective effects of mushroom and their ethyl extract on aging compared with L-carnitine
August 2010
The effects of 10% dried mushroom and 300 mg mushroom extract on the lipids profile, lipid peroxidation and liver functions of rats were evaluated and compared with L-carnitine. Food intake, body weight and histological examination of liver tissues were also evaluated. Supplementation diet of rats with 10% dried mushroom, 300 mg mushroom extract and 300 and 600 mg L-carnitine resulted in a significant decrease in total...
Comparism of socio-economic and nutritional status between oil producing and non oil producing communities of Delta State
August 2010
A survey of socio-economic and nutritional status was carried out in oil producing community and a non-oil producing community in Delta State, Nigeria and results were compared. Well structured closed ended questionnaires were administered to eight hundred subjects (males and females) inclusive of both communities. Blood samples were obtained from 100 subjects (males and females) in each of the communities for...
The influence of dietary intake on the serum lipid profile, body mass index and risk of cardiovascular diseases in adults on the Niger Delta region
March 2010
This study is designed to assess some of the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in healthy adult subjects in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, in relation to their dietary intake habits. 131 male and female adults aged 20 - 40 years were assessed. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, serum lipid profile and electrolytes among two populations were estimated. Diet history recall questionnaire, food...
Effect of micronutrient supplementation on the nutritional and immune status of school-going children with iron deficiency anemia
March 2010
Iron deficiency anemia is a major public health problem in India widely prevalent among children. The present study was aimed to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia and also to improve the immune status, school performance through dietary supplementation with micronutrient rich foods (wheat germ, rice flakes, gingelly seeds, microwave oven dehydrated carrot powder, jaggery).The present study...
Evaluation of strawberry juice preserved with chemical preservatives at refrigeration temperature
February 2010
This study was carried out to investigate the effect of chemical preservatives on strawberry juice. The samples were; pasteurized strawberry juice (T0), pasteurized strawberry juice with 20% sucrose (T1), pasteurized juice with 0.1% sodium benzoate (T0), pasteurized juice with 20% sucrose and 0.1% sodium benzoate (T3), pasteurized juice with 0.1% potassium sorbate (T4) pasteurized juice with 2% sucrose and 0.1%...
Ficus racemosa bark: Nutrient composition, physicochemical properties and its utilization as nutra tea
February 2010
The present study reports, the nutrient composition, physicochemical properties and utilization potential of Ficus racemosa stem bark as an ingredient in tea, a popular non alcoholic beverage. The bark was found to be a good source of dietary fiber, minerals, sugars and phenolic compounds. On dry basis, the total dietary fiber content was 20.5% of which major portion was contributed by insoluble dietary fiber...
Low birth weight, metabolic syndrome and their associations with the global crisis of 1930 - 1945, rapidly growing economy and coronary heart disease in Central Africa
January 2010
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) and metabolic syndrome (Mets) and their associations with 1930 - 1945 years of global crisis and cardiovascular risk factors in Central Africans. The study was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted on Central African patients born between 1930 and 1977. Mets was diagnosed using WHO criteria. Of 407 patients, 262 (64. 6%)...
Studies on some nutritional characteristics of the fruit and leaf of Saba florida (Benth) from Ibaji forest
January 2010
Natural sources of nutrients for both humans and animals have become of immense biomedical significance. In this study, some nutrient composition of the fruit and leaf of Saba florida (Benth) from Ibaji forest were evaluated using HPLC. The results showed that the plant parts studied contained significant level of Vitamins A and E. Lipids of physiologic and nutritional importance such as lauric, myristic,...
Isolation and identification of new eleven constituents from medicinal plant
December 2009
In order to know the appropriate medicinal plants compound we estimate oils those are complex mixtures of numerous components. The valuation of an essential oil basing only on the percentage of the main physicochemical component constants. Analyses in Semnan province revealed the presence of sesquiterpene lactones, which a group of compounds previously known for their significant bioactivity. Semnan University...
The effects of magnetic water on milk and blood components of lactating Saanen goats
December 2009
Change in milk and blood components of lactating Saanen goats when consuming magnetic water were studied. Twelve goats in a completely randomized design with 3 treatments including 1.) Control, 2.) Consuming conditioned water with 1200 Gauss permanent magnet and 3.) Consuming conditioned water with 3600 Gauss permanent magnet, were used. Results indicated that conditioning of the water did not affect blood metabolites...
Tillage and manure effect on soil physical and chemical properties and on carbon and nitrogen mineralization potentials
November 2009
The objective of this work was to study the effects of tillage and liquid manure applications on some physical and chemical properties and also on the carbon and nitrogen mineralization potential from a meadow soil. Our results indicated that tillage and manure applications had no effect on the concentration of total N and organic C in the 0 - 15 cm layer of soil after 15 years of treatment. However soil P, Ca, Mg and...
Nutritional status of preschool children aged 2 - 5 years in Aguata L.G.A of Anambra State, Nigeria
November 2009
A lot of reports show that there exist problem of malnutrition among Nigerian children. This study has been designed to assess the nutritional status of preschool children aged 2 - 5 years in Aguata L.G.A of Anambra State, Nigeria. The study was carried out using anthropometric measurements (weights and heights) and 3 day weighed food intake methods. Two hundred and eight preschool children were randomly selected from...
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