Bodies and Minds: Heavier Weight Targets Are De-Mentalized as Lacking in Mental Agency

2021 ◽  
pp. 014616722110399
Author(s):  
Mattea Sim ◽  
Steven M. Almaraz ◽  
Kurt Hugenberg

Five experiments investigate the hypothesis that heavier weight individuals are denied mental agency (i.e., higher order cognitive and intentional capacities), but not experience (e.g., emotional and sensory capacities), relative to average weight individuals. Across studies, we find that as targets increase in weight, they are denied mental agency; however, target weight has no reliable influence on ascriptions of experience (Studies 1a–2b). Furthermore, the de-mentalization of heavier weight targets was associated with both disgust and beliefs about targets’ physical agency (Study 3). Finally, de-mentalization affected role assignments. Heavier weight targets were rated as helpful for roles requiring experiential but not mentally agentic faculties (Study 4). Heavier weight targets were also less likely than chance to be categorized into a career when it was described as requiring mental agency (versus experience; Study 5). These findings suggest novel insights into past work on weight stigma, wherein discrimination often occurs in domains requiring mental agency.

Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar Sinha ◽  
Asha Kiran ◽  
Vivek Kashyap ◽  
Praveen Kumar

Background: Children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) having medical complications require immediate care at malnutrition treatment centers (MTC). Thus, it becomes important to assess the effect and treatment cost of such children in these facilities. Hence, the present study was done with these aims in two MTCs in Jharkhand, India.Methods: A retrospective record review was done of the children admitted to these two MTCs between 1st April 2017 and 31st March 2018. A predesigned proforma was used to collect child related information. The data collected was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and analysed.Results: Majority of the admitted children (90.6%) were in 6-23 months age group. 358 (51.5%) children were females. Only, 194 (27.9%) children admitted were SAM had any medical complication. 690 (99.3%) children were discharged of whom 499 (72.3%) were discharged after achieving the target weight. The average weight gain during their stay was 8.1±2.4 g/kg/day and average length of stay was 16.7±3.2 days. Post discharge follow up rates were found to be low and only 130 (18.8%) children completed all three follow ups. Average cost per SAM child treated was Rs. 18,599 (US$ 272) and per SAM child cured was Rs. 25,904 (US$ 379).Conclusions: MTCs are effective in managing medically complicated SAM children. However, improvements are necessary to ensure that more such children should be treated at facility level, complimented with a community based programme for managing uncomplicated SAM children to improve coverage and ensure continuum of care.


2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Мирсаева ◽  
G. Mirsaeva ◽  
Камаева ◽  
E. Kamaeva ◽  
Андрианова ◽  
...  

The study included 82 women aged from 18 to 49 years old (mean age 29,7±5,7 years). A clinical examination, the study of body composition by bioimpedance measuring, questioning were carried out. Statistical analysis was performed using the program Microsoft Exel, "Statistica 7,0". Analysis of the diet revealed the excess of the daily energy value of food intake over energy requirements of 650±250 kcal/day in the group of persons with obesity in comparison with healthy. Disorders of balanced daily diet were noted. To improve motivation and compliance in the "School of overweight correction" the patients with obesity and healthy were trained in groups and individually. After training, the authors observed favorable trends in nutrition of patients, reducing the fat consumption in 7,2±0,8 g/day and refined carbohydrates to 8,2±0,5 g/day. In the treatment the authors used the drug The Reduxine (sibutramine in combination with microcrystalline cellulose) at a dose of 10 mg. The Observation lasted 24 weeks. Caloric value of daily ration decreased by 20-28% from initial, average weight loss was 8,9±1,6 kg, waist circumference decrease was 11,4±1,8 cm. Patients with risk of diabetes took the Sibutramine + microcrystalline cellulose (the Reduxine) at a dose of 10 mg and the Metformin at a dose of 500 mg. There is increase dose weekly by 500 mg to dose of 1500 mg. Energy intake decreased by 28 ± 7% of the original (p <0,05) on combination therapy. As a result of the combined therapy the Reduxine at a dose of 10 mg and the Metformin at a dose of 1500 mg, the authors revealed a decrease in body weight - 9,7 ± 1,5 kg (p<0,05), waist circumference - 11,4±1,8 cm (p<0.05). The therapy by the Reduxine at a dose of 10 mg for 6 months and combined therapy with the Reduxine 10 mg and the Metformin 1500 mg led to the control of feeding behavior, improvement in metabolic parameters, target weight loss. This therapy is effective and safety.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 321
Author(s):  
Vikas Arya ◽  
Ajay Gaur ◽  
Neetu S. Agarwal ◽  
Harsha Chouhan

Background: Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) is defined as Weight for Height between -2SD to -3SD, and/or Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) 11.5 cm to 12.5 cm. Effect of not treating MAM has a significant impact on Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) burden. Management of MAM is possible through supplementary feeding or Community centre counselling.Methods: Present study was a prospective case control study done in 2013-14 in 200 children in adjacent communities. Community in which intervention (dietary counselling) was planned, it was labelled as case group. For dietary counselling ‘structured group counselling’ method was selected in which at a time parents of six MAM children were involved. Counselling was done by a trained counsellor using all techniques proposed by IYCF. Counselling sessions were scheduled at 0, 1, 3 and 6 months.Results: 60% children of case group moved to improved or well- nourished nutritional status (p-value 0.00001). Amongst improved group, weight for height improvement is statistically significant (p-value 0.001), average weight attained is 2-3 kg in 6 months with average weight gain of 1.5-3 grams/kg/day. MUAC improvement was also found to be statistically significant (p-value 0.003), there was 47% improvement in case group with average MUAC gain is 0.6 cm to 1 cm in 6 months (0.13 cm/month). Also, there is early rise in weight for height then MUAC. Average duration to achieve target weight for height is 4.3 months in case group as compare to 5.3 months in control group.Conclusions: Structured and integrated group counselling using all counselling skills by a trained counsellor should be an integral part of managing MAM in community. Weight for height should be primary indicator in early phase of response as compare to MUAC in measuring impact of counselling.


2020 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 15573-15583
Author(s):  
Maman Mahaman Salissou ◽  
Bako Aminatou Maazou ◽  
Sabo Haoua Seini

Objectif : l’objectif vise à évaluer l’efficacité des bouillies à base de mil, tourteaux d’arachide et la poudre de moringa, chez les enfants âgés de 6 à 59 mois admis pour malnutrition au niveau du Centre de Santé Intégré de Dan Issa. Méthodologie et Résultats : Cette étude prospective, s’est déroulée du 23 août au 04 octobre 2019. Elle a concerné 44 enfants de 06 à 59 mois, répartis en trois groupes. Le premier groupe de 20 enfants atteints de malnutrition aigüe modérée, recevant la bouillie ; le deuxième groupe constitué de 12 enfants atteints de malnutrition aigüe légère, reçoit la même bouillie et le troisième groupe constitué de 12 enfants atteints de malnutrition aigüe modérée, reçoit du CSB++. Les données ont été analysées avec le logiciel SPSS version 20. Ainsi, il ressort : pour le premier groupe, l’âge moyen est de 12,20 mois ± 4,336. La moitié des enfants (50%) a observé une amélioration de leur nutritionnel dès la première semaine de traitement avec un gain de poids moyen de 73,92g par jour ± 73,7. Pour le deuxième groupe, l’âge moyen est de 28,92 mois ± 15,163. On a constaté que 75% des enfants ont atteint le poids cible dès la première semaine de prise en charge, avec un gain de poids moyen de 85,11g/j ± 47,22. Pour le troisième groupe ayant reçu le CSB++, on a constaté que seuls 3 enfants sur 12 (25%) ont observé une amélioration de leur état nutritionnel après 14 jours de traitement. Le gain de poids moyen était de 20,53g/j ± 23,14. Cependant, il faut noter que ce dernier groupe n’a reçu le CSB++ qu’une seule fois et le CSI était en rupture jusqu’à la fin de l’étude. En effet, l’action de la bouillie sur le gain pondéral a été remarquable. Tous les enfants ont acceptés la bouillie et qu’aucun signe d’intolérance n’a été noté. Conclusion et application des résultats : la bouillie mis au point à partir du mil, tourteaux d’arachide et la poudre de moringa est une approche pour combattre ou prévenir à long terme la malnutrition chez les enfants de moins de cinq ans au Niger. Cependant, la bouillie seule ne constitue pas le traitement, mais doit être couplée avec des mesures sanitaires, d'hygiène et d’éducation nutritionnelle des mères. Mots-clés : essai, farine, malnutrition, prévention, réhabilitation nutritionnelle, Niger. Maman et al., J. Appl. Biosci. 2020 Essai d’une farine de sevrage dans la réhabilitation nutritionnelle de la malnutrition aigüe en milieu communautaire, au Niger). 15574 ABSTRACT Objective: the objective aims to assess the effectiveness of millet-based porridge, peanut cake and moringa powder, in children aged 6 to 59 months admitted for malnutrition at the Dan Issa Integrated Health Center. Methodology and Results: This prospective study took place from August 23 to October 04, 2019. It involved 44 children from 06 to 59 months, divided into three groups. The first group of 20 children with moderate acute malnutrition, receiving porridge; the second group of 12 children with mild acute malnutrition receives the same porridge and the third group of 12 children with moderate acute malnutrition receives CSB ++. Data were analyzed with SPSS software version 20. Thus, it emerges: for the first group, the average age is 12.20 months ± 4.336. Half the children (50%) observed an improvement in their nutrition from the first week of treatment with an average weight gain of 73.92 g per day ± 73.7. For the second group, the average age is 28.92 months ± 15.163. It was found that 75% of children reached the target weight within the first week of treatment, with an average weight gain of 85.11 g / d ± 47.22. For the third group who received CSB ++, it was found that only 3 out of 12 children (25%) observed an improvement in their nutritional status after 14 days of treatment. The average weight gain was 20.53 g / d ± 23.14. However, it should be noted that the latter group received CSB ++ only once and the CSI was out until the end of the study. Indeed, the action of porridge on weight gain has been remarkable. All the children accepted the porridge and no signs of intolerance were noted. Conclusion and application of the results: the porridge developed from millet, peanut cake and moringa powder is an approach to combat or prevent long-term malnutrition in children under five in Niger. However, porridge alone is not the treatment, but should be combined with sanitary, hygienic and nutritional education measures for mothers. Keywords: trial, flour, malnutrition, prevention, nutritional rehabilitation, Niger.


1970 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Mosammat Rashida Begum ◽  
Maruf Siddiqui ◽  
Farzana Khan ◽  
Mosammat Shaina Begum ◽  
Hosne Ara Baby ◽  
...  

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate maternal and foetal outcome after fetoreduction in higher order multiple pregnancy. Materials and methods: This descriptive study was conducted at the Infertility Care and Research Centre (ICRC), Dhaka between 2006 and 2009. In eleven (11) cases, multifoetal pregnancy reduction (MFPR) were performed and maternal and foetal conditions were analyzed. All patients got pregnant after fertility treatment. The procedure was done between 8-10 weeks of gestation except in one case which was done at 17 weeks. Transvaginal approach under spinal anaesthesia was adopted for intracardiac injection of potassium chloride till cessation of cardiac pulsation. Antibiotic, aspirin, antispasmodic and progesterone were used for all patients. Main outcome measures were uterine contraction, leaking membrane, bleeding, infection, abortion, gestational age and birth weight. Results: Out of these eleven patients eight patients delivered twins at 37 weeks and one patient delivered a set of twin at 34 weeks and their antenatal period was uneventful. Two patients had abortions, one of which was not related with the procedure. No perinatal death was reported among 18 babies. Each of the babies born had an average weight of 2.42 kg. There was no serious maternal complication except rise of temp in one patient. Conclusion: Fetoreduction can improve the chances of survival and can reduce perinatal morbidity of remaining fetuses and can reduce maternal distress without any adverse affect to mother and foetuses. Key words: Sac reduction; multiple pregnancy DOI: 10.3329/bjog.v23i2.4960 Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2008; Vol. 23(2) : 56-60


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-106
Author(s):  
C. P. Njoku ◽  
A. B. J. Aina ◽  
O. M. Sogunle ◽  
O. A. Adeyemi ◽  
O. O. Oduguwa

A study was conducted to determine the effect of feed quantity offered (1.5, 2.0 or 2.5 kg) on growth performance, carcass yield, organs weight and backfat composition. A total of 48 Large White grower male pigs with initial average weight of 36.48±2.25 kg were allotted to 3 treatments of 16 pigs per treatment and were further replicated into 4 with 4 pigs per replicate. Data were collected on weekly basis and carcass characteristics were performed when the pigs on each experimental group attained an average weight 70 kg. Final body weight, daily weight gain and daily feed intake were significantly (P<0.05) increased by feeding level with highest mean values obtained by the pigs fed 2.5 kg feed daily. Pigs on 1.5 kg daily feeding level took 108.31 days to attain the target weight of 70 kg which was significantly (P<0.05) longer than 92.23 and 79.94 days obtained by those on 2.0 and 2.5 kg daily feeding levels respectively. Most of the parameters considered for carcass yield were not significantly (P>0.05) enhanced by feed quantity offered. The weight of ham (11.54, 12.18 and 13.41%) increased significantly (P<0.05) with increase in feeding level while kidney weight decreased significantly (P<0.05) with increase in feed quantity offered. Heart values of the pigs fed 2.0 and 2.5 kg feed daily were similar but differed significantly from those fed 1.5 kg feed daily. The depth of fat at first and last ribs, and subcutaneous fat depth increased significantly (P<0.05) with increase in feeding level. These results showed that quantity of feed offered greatly influenced growth performance (final body weight, daily weight gain, daily feed intake and days to target weight), ham, kidney, heart and backfat composition of finishing pigs, hence, it could be used as a management tool to improve growth performance and carcass traits of pigs.


Author(s):  
Alessia Beretta ◽  
Quirico Semeraro

The multihead weigher is a complex machine which has to be properly configured and managed by taking into account the uncertainty of the load cells. Specifically, this paper focuses on the configuration problem of the multihead weigher First an objective function is proposed. This function considers both the costs of “non conforming” packages (i.e. packages that have to be scrapped or reworked because their weight is below the law lower limit) and the cost of extra product (i.e. cost of material that exceeds the target weight). Secondly, the paper presents an approach to select the average weight to be set for each hopper by combining a RSM (Response Surface Methodology) and a multihead weighing machine simulator. The performance of the proposed approach is presented and discussed.


2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Povinelli ◽  
Gabrielle C. Glorioso ◽  
Shannon L. Kuznar ◽  
Mateja Pavlic

Abstract Hoerl and McCormack demonstrate that although animals possess a sophisticated temporal updating system, there is no evidence that they also possess a temporal reasoning system. This important case study is directly related to the broader claim that although animals are manifestly capable of first-order (perceptually-based) relational reasoning, they lack the capacity for higher-order, role-based relational reasoning. We argue this distinction applies to all domains of cognition.


Author(s):  
G.F. Bastin ◽  
H.J.M. Heijligers

Among the ultra-light elements B, C, N, and O nitrogen is the most difficult element to deal with in the electron probe microanalyzer. This is mainly caused by the severe absorption that N-Kα radiation suffers in carbon which is abundantly present in the detection system (lead-stearate crystal, carbonaceous counter window). As a result the peak-to-background ratios for N-Kα measured with a conventional lead-stearate crystal can attain values well below unity in many binary nitrides . An additional complication can be caused by the presence of interfering higher-order reflections from the metal partner in the nitride specimen; notorious examples are elements such as Zr and Nb. In nitrides containing these elements is is virtually impossible to carry out an accurate background subtraction which becomes increasingly important with lower and lower peak-to-background ratios. The use of a synthetic multilayer crystal such as W/Si (2d-spacing 59.8 Å) can bring significant improvements in terms of both higher peak count rates as well as a strong suppression of higher-order reflections.


Author(s):  
H. S. Kim ◽  
S. S. Sheinin

The importance of image simulation in interpreting experimental lattice images is well established. Normally, in carrying out the required theoretical calculations, only zero order Laue zone reflections are taken into account. In this paper we assess the conditions for which this procedure is valid and indicate circumstances in which higher order Laue zone reflections may be important. Our work is based on an analysis of the requirements for obtaining structure images i.e. images directly related to the projected potential. In the considerations to follow, the Bloch wave formulation of the dynamical theory has been used.The intensity in a lattice image can be obtained from the total wave function at the image plane is given by: where ϕg(z) is the diffracted beam amplitide given by In these equations,the z direction is perpendicular to the entrance surface, g is a reciprocal lattice vector, the Cg(i) are Fourier coefficients in the expression for a Bloch wave, b(i), X(i) is the Bloch wave excitation coefficient, ϒ(i)=k(i)-K, k(i) is a Bloch wave vector, K is the electron wave vector after correction for the mean inner potential of the crystal, T(q) and D(q) are the transfer function and damping function respectively, q is a scattering vector and the summation is over i=l,N where N is the number of beams taken into account.


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