scholarly journals Food habits of the population of Kenitra city

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 828
Author(s):  
Rahma Erahioui ◽  
Hassna Jaber ◽  
Sultana Inekach ◽  
Noureddine Rhaim ◽  
Zakaria Mennane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Habits ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Third Place ◽  
Dried Fruits ◽  
City Population ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Acid Character

<p class="Mabstract">The Moroccan diet is the Mediterranean characterized by a nutritional model that has remained constant in time and space (main ingredients are olive oil, cereals, fresh or dried fruits, and vegetables...). This study's main objective is to reveal the eating habits, the food combination, and the different types of meals that the Kenitra city population is most adopted through a questionnaire filled in by the participants. An investigation is being carried out from June to August 2018 in Kenitra city. This gives information about the composition of meals taken in Moroccan households. The study covered a sample of 510 homes. Analysis of the results showed that the consumption of raw vegetables in salads and an acidic character was the most frequent. It represents 41.2% of the rest of the salads consumed by the target population. The inclusion in the salad of ingredients with an acid-base character takes second place with a percentage of 19.6%. Salads with essential characteristics took third place, with 17.1%.</p><p class="Mabstract">Regarding the consumption of salads in which specific ingredients are cooked. It emerges from the results that salads with an acid character are the most consumed. The percentage obtained in this case is 54.1%. The salads with acid-base characteristics are consumed by the respondents, with a ratio of 26.5% to occupy the second position. Salads of this category having a primary character are eaten with a frequency of 19.4%. The combinations are characterized by their acidity, which can cause serious digestive problems for the consumer.</p>

Nutrition

2022 ◽  
pp. 253-269
Author(s):  
Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Faizan Afzal ◽  
Muhammad Imran ◽  
Muhammad Kamran Khan ◽  
Nazir Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Immune Cells ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Black Pepper ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Plant Source ◽  
Host Health ◽  
Different Types

Nutrition is a known aspect that plays a pivotal role in the strengthening of the immune system. Populations with poor eating habits have more risk of severe COVID-19. Micronutrients such as vitamins, including vitamins A, B complex, C, D, and E; minerals including, zinc, selenium, magnesium, and copper are mainly present in plant based foods like legumes, fruits, and vegetables to build different types of immune cells that are helpful in supporting the immune system and promote the host health. Insufficient consumption of these nutrients may result to reduce the resistance to infections as well as an increasing in disease load. Garlic, black pepper, and basel leaves are known as ancient herbs which is helpful to boost the immunity. Numerous studies observed that a powerful antioxidant bioflavonoid quercetin and a glutathione may prevent the risk of COVID-19. In conclusion, foods from plant source show a vigorous role to boost the immunity for all aged groups to control COVID-19.

scholarly journals Naturalization and spread of the alien species Ozognathus cornutus (LeConte, 1859) (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Ernobiinae) in Italy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuliano Cerasa ◽  
Gabriella Lo Verde
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
First Record ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ecological Role ◽  
Dried Fruits ◽  
Wood Shavings ◽  
Potential Pest ◽  
Small Wood ◽  
Natural Barrier

AbstractOzognathus cornutus (LeConte, 1859) (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Ernobiinae), species native to North America, is a saproxylophagous species and is known to feed on decaying tissues within conspicuous galls and on vegetal decaying organic material such as dried fruits or small wood shavings and insect excrements in galleries made by other woodboring species. A few years after the first record in 2011, its naturalization in Italy is here reported. The insect was found as successor in galls of Psectrosema tamaricis (Diptera Cecidomyiidae), Plagiotrochus gallaeramulorum, Andricus multiplicatus and Synophrus politus (Hymenoptera Cynipidae). The galls seem to have played an important ecological role in speeding up the naturalization process. The lowest proportion of galls used by O. cornutus was recorded for P. tamaricis (23%), the only host belonging to Cecidomyiidae, while the percentages recorded for the other host species, all Cynipidae forming galls on oaks, were higher: 43.6%, 61.1% and 76.9% in A multiplicatus, S. politus and P. gallaeramulorum, respectively. Although O. cornutus is able to exploit other substrates like dried fruits and vegetables, for which it could represent a potential pest, it prefers to live as a successor in woody and conspicuous galls, which thus can represent a sort of natural barrier limiting the possible damages to other substrates.

scholarly journals Nutrition Literacy among Adolescents and Its Association with Eating Habits and BMI in Tripoli, Lebanon

Diseases ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Sara Taleb ◽  
Leila Itani
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional

(1) Background: Adolescence is a period of increased autonomy and independent decision making; it determines health behaviors that can persist into the future. Individual factors like food choices and unhealthy lifestyle have an essential role in the development and prevention of obesity among adolescents and are associated with the nutrition literacy of parents and other adults. While the association of parents’ nutrition literacy with adolescent BMI has been addressed, there is still a scarcity of studies that examine the effect of adolescents’ nutrition literacy on their eating habits and body mass index (BMI) status. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted that included 189 adolescents (68 with overweight and obesity and 121 with normal weight) aged between 14–19 years from four private schools in Tripoli, Lebanon. A self-administered questionnaire that included the Nutrition Literacy Assessment Instrument (NLAI) and the Adolescent Food Habits Checklist (AFHC) was used. Anthropometrics were measured using standardized procedures. The association between nutrition literacy, food habits and BMI was assessed using a chi squared test for independence and Poisson regression analysis where suitable. (3) Results: Results indicated no association between all five components of nutrition literacy and body mass index categories. Furthermore, there was no association between the Adolescent Food Habits Checklist and overweight or obese BMI status (RR = 0.947, 95%CI: 0.629–1.426) (p = 0.796). No association was observed between nutrition literacy and food habits, except for an inverse association with macronutrients literacy. (4) Conclusions: In conclusion, the study indicated that there was no association between the components of nutrition literacy with body mass index or with food habits, except for macronutrient literacy.

How to preserve healthy aging through nutritional strategies: The new approach of the Food Social Network (Food NET) project

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Rachele De Giuseppe ◽  
Matteo Colleoni ◽  
Marco Cremaschi ◽  
Luca Daconto ◽  
Ilaria Di Napoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Food Policy ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Modifiable Factors

BACKGROUND: Aging is a process that does not refer only to the accumulation of damage in a human being over time but rather to individual changes determined by genetic, lifestyle, social and environmental factors. Aging is one of the greatest known risk factors for most human diseases. An older person in good health has a good level of independence, weighs less on the national health system and plays a productive and active role in his/her community; thus, the concept of “healthy aging”, reflecting older adult-environment fit should be promoted. The interactions between lifestyle, including nutrition, and health play a fundamental role in the aging process; eating habits and eating behaviours are recognized as important modifiable factors potentially leading to a healthy “phenotype”. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: A multidisciplinary consortium with three Italian universities (the University of Milano-Bicocca, University of Pavia and University of Calabria) and Italian Small-Medium Enterprises proposed the Food Social Network (Food NET) project. Food NET overall outcome is to achieve target-specific guidelines and exact technologies for accessible functional foods, aimed at improving the quality of life and nutritional status of citizens (aged>65) of the Metropolitan City of Milan (Italy). CONCLUSIONS: This project is part of the “Smart Living” and food-related strategies aimed at responding to the needs of this target population, developing new food products, appropriate to meet the specific requirements and ensuring and promoting sustainable diets for healthy aging by effective food policy approaches.

scholarly journals Nutrition and Dietary Habits Associated with Risk of Colorectal Cancer in the Population of Omsk region: Case-Control Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-73
Author(s):  
N. G. Shirlina ◽  
V. L. Stasenko ◽  
D. V. Turchaninov ◽  
I. A. Sohoshko
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Red Meat ◽  
Biological Factor ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms

 Relevance.Nutrition is the most important biological factor on which the functioning of the human body depends. The link between the development of colorectal cancer and nutrition and eating habits is well known: excessive consumption of red meat, fats, alcohol, lack of dietary fiber, obesity. Objective: To assess the prevalence and significance of factors related to nutrition and food habits in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the population of the Omsk region.Materials and methods.An epidemiological analytical study (case-control) was conducted, in which 609 people took part - residents of the Omsk Region aged 30 to 85 years (average age 51.2 years; 95% CI 48.1 – 54.3). The study examined 23 factors characterizing the diet and eating habits of study participants.Result and discussion.Of the 23 risk factors for CRC associated with nutrition and food habits, only six confirmed their importance to the residents of the Omsk region: a body mass index of more than 25, alcohol consumption more than twice a month with a predominance of strong, the frequency of red meat consumed more than 10 times a month, the amount of fresh fruit consumed is less than 100 grams at a time, the preference for fatty foods.Findings.The implementation of preventive measures, taking into account the prevalence of risk factors for CRC, including factors related to nutrition and eating habits, reduces the population and individual risk of this pathology in the population of the region, as well as health losses due to malignant neoplasms of the colon and colon.

scholarly journals Different vacuum packages for 'giombo' persimmon postharvest conservation

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
P. A. R. Rimoli ◽  
A. J. Campos
Keyword(s):  
Mass Loss ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Sodium Hypochlorite Solution ◽  
Agricultural Engineering ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Post Harvesting

The consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased worldwide as a function of modern society, look for an overall, healthier and more natural lifestyle. Therefore, the work evaluated as post-harvest characteristics of the 'Giombo' persimmon submitted to different types of vacuum packaging, verifying as quality variables: Mass Loss; Potential of Hydrogen (pH); Soluble Solids (SS). The persimmons were collected at the Company of Technical Assistance and Rural Extension - Emater Anápolis / GO, and analyzes were carried out at the Post Harvesting Drying and Storage Laboratory of the Agricultural Engineering course, belonging to the State University of Goiás – Henrique Santillo Exact and Technological Sciences Campus, where they were selected, sanitized with sodium hypochlorite solution 2% NaClO, processed, submitted to different types of packaging and maintained in BOD with RU of 40% and 8.0 ± 1.4 °C for 18 days . It was used in experiment the CRD - Completely randomized design, in a factorial scheme 3 x 7 (packages x days of analysis), with 3 replicates. The persimmons were submitted to different vacuum packages, being control (without packaging), Polypropylene - PP and Low Density Polyethylene - LDPE. As the evaluation was performed every 3 days, for a period of 18 days (0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 days). The data originated were submitted to analysis of variance (P <0.05) and, when significant, were performed in Tukey tests, at 5% probability, and regression, using SISVAR 5.3 Software. Based on the evaluations, it was concluded that 'Giombo' persimmons stored under different vacuum packages provided a positive effect throughout the storage, highlighting the LDPE treatment, which had preserved postharvest characteristics such as mass loss, soluble solids and pH more effectively.

Eating Habits of Young Persons for Healthy Aging

2018 ◽  
pp. 343-356
Author(s):  
Simon T. Cheung ◽  
Susan Dawkes
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Consumption Behavior ◽  
Reduced Risk

Fruits and vegetables are important parts of healthy eating and they provide excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber in our diet. Those who consume fruits and vegetables regularly have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases. According to the WHO, inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables may have contributed to as much as 14% of gastrointestinal cancer deaths and 11% of deaths resulted from ischemic heart disease worldwide. Since 2011, Hong Kong has been promoting a “2 Plus 3 a day” diet campaign aiming to raise the general public's awareness on consuming a minimum of 2 portions of fruits and 3 portions of vegetables a day. However, recent statistics showed that nearly 81% of people aged 18 – 64 failed to meet this requirement. This paper focuses on investigating the determinants of fruits and vegetables consumption behavior among university students in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals Analysis of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Children in School Canteens Depending on Selected Sociodemographic Factors

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (7) ◽  
pp. 397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Łuszczki ◽  
Sobek ◽  
Bartosiewicz ◽  
Baran ◽  
Weres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Bar Code ◽  
School Canteen ◽  
The Impact

Background and Objectives: Eating habits acquired or changed during childhood are likely to track into adulthood. Due to the fact that nutritional behaviours are not so strongly formed among children, it is easier to change and develop them in children than in adults. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of selected sociodemographic factors affecting fruit and vegetable consumption (i.e., age, parents’ body mass index, parents’ level education, duration of breastfeeding, child’s time spent in front of computer/television) among children in school canteens. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 106 participants (52 girls, 54 boys) aged 6–12. The frequency of consuming fruits and vegetables at a school canteen was assessed using bar code cards for two weeks. Body composition estimates were obtained using a foot-to-foot bioelectrical impedance analysis, body height was measured using a stadiometer Seca 213. The questionnaire contained questions about selected factors which can have an influence on fruit and vegetable consumption. In the study group, 13.2% of participants were overweight and 17.9% were obese. Results: Our results showed a statistically significant relationship between age and fruit and vegetable consumption, and it increased with age in both sexes. Conclusions: Bearing in mind the various conditions discussed when shaping the eating habits of pre-school- and early-school-aged children, the importance of proper nutritional education should be stressed both among children and parents.

Ti/TiO2, Au Electrodes Prepared by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation and Electron Beam Evaporation

2018 ◽  
Vol 386 ◽  
pp. 326-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina S. Vasilyeva ◽  
Vladimir S. Rudnev ◽  
E.S. Zykova ◽  
Alexander Yu. Ustinov ◽  
Ksenia A. Sergeeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation ◽  
Electron Beam Evaporation ◽  
Glass Electrode ◽  
Excellent Performance ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Oxidation Reduction ◽  
Electrolytic Oxidation ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Plasma Electrolytic

Ti/TiO2,Au electrodes were prepared via plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) of Ti plate, followed by deposition of a thin (10 nm) Au layer by electron beam evaporation (EBE). The electrodes obtained were used for potentiometric indication of different types of chemical reactions. Ti/TiO2,Au electrodes showed an excellent performance for end point indication in the oxidation-reduction and complexometric titrations similar to the traditional Pt and in the acid-base titration similar to glass electrode.

scholarly journals Inflammation, reward circuitry and symptoms of anhedonia and PTSD in trauma-exposed women

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 1046-1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeti D Mehta ◽  
Jennifer S Stevens ◽  
Zhihao Li ◽  
Charles F Gillespie ◽  
Negar Fani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American Women ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Symptom Scale ◽  
Soluble Receptors ◽  
Reward Circuitry ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Inflammatory Score ◽  
City Population ◽  
Different Types

Abstract Trauma exposure is associated with increased inflammatory biomarkers (e.g. C-reactive protein [CRP] and cytokines), and inflammation has been shown to impact corticostriatal reward circuitry and increase anhedonia-related symptoms. We examined resting-state functional MRI in a high-trauma inner-city population of African-American women (n = 56), who reported on average five different types of trauma exposures, to investigate whether inflammation correlated with functional connectivity (FC) in corticostriatal reward circuitry in association with symptoms of anhedonia and PTSD. Plasma CRP negatively correlated with bilateral ventral striatum (VS) to ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) FC (P &lt; 0.01). In participants where plasma was available to also measure cytokines and their soluble receptors, left (L)VS-vmPFC FC negatively correlated with an inflammatory composite score (previously shown to be increased in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of depressed patients with high CRP) only in women with significant PTSD symptoms (n = 14; r = −0.582, P = 0.029) and those who experienced moderate–severe childhood trauma (r = −0.595, P = 0.009). Exploratory analyses indicated that LVS-vmPFC FC correlated with anhedonia-related subscales from the Beck Depression Inventory (r = −0.691, P = 0.004) and PTSD Symptom Scale (avoidance/numbness; r = −0.514, P = 0.042) in participants with an inflammatory score over the median (n = 16). Results suggest that inflammation contributes to compromised reward circuitry and symptoms of anhedonia and PTSD in trauma-exposed women.

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