scholarly journals Anaphylaxis after mango fruit intake. Identification of new allergens

Author(s):  
L Ortega-Martín ◽  
B Sastre ◽  
JM Rodrigo-Muñoz ◽  
JA Cañas ◽  
M Valverde-Monge ◽  
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Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 3381
Author(s):  
Vivien W. Fam ◽  
Roberta R. Holt ◽  
Carl L. Keen ◽  
Raja K. Sivamani ◽  
Robert M. Hackman

Mangos are rich in β-carotene and other carotenoids, along with several phenolic acids that may provide oxidant defense and photoprotection to the skin. The objectives of this study are to investigate the effects of Ataulfo mango intake on the development of facial wrinkles and erythema. A randomized two-group parallel-arm study was conducted to assess 16 weeks of either 85 g or 250 g of mango intake in healthy postmenopausal women with Fitzpatrick skin type II or III. Facial photographs were captured at weeks 0, 8, and 16, and wrinkles at the lateral canthi and erythema at the cheeks were quantified. Skin carotenoid values were measured with reflection spectroscopy. Deep wrinkle severity decreased significantly in the 85 g group after 8 (p = 0.007) and 16 (p = 0.03) weeks compared to baseline measures. In contrast, those in the 250 g group showed an increase after 16 weeks in average wrinkle severity (p = 0.049), average wrinkle length (p = 0.007), fine wrinkle severity (p = 0.02), and emerging wrinkle severity (p = 0.02). Erythema in the cheeks increased with 85 g of mango intake (p = 0.04). The intake of 85 g of mangos reduced wrinkles in fair-skinned postmenopausal women, while an intake of 250 g showed the opposite effect. Further studies feeding 85 g of mangos are warranted.


2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve E. Shive ◽  
Michelle R. Neyman

This study examined fruit intake among 276 female Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) community college students. Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with fruit intake were determined. The attitudes which are potential predictors of daily fruit intake were also examined. Analysis showed that 33% ate fewer than the minimum recommended two daily servings of fruit. Students reported that fruit gave them energy, taste and cost were not barriers to consumption and that it would not be difficult to increase daily fruit consumption. A linear regression analysis revealed that beliefs that eating fruit leads to good health, having a habit of eating fruit, feeling energy, and weight loss accounted for 30% of the variance in fruit intake.


HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 457b-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arunya Limbanyen ◽  
Jeffrey K. Brecht ◽  
Steven A. Sargent ◽  
Jerry A. Bartz

Preparation and handling procedures for fresh-cut mango slices were developed using `Tommy Atkins', `Haden', and `Palmer' mangoes. Fruit with yellow flesh color (no green color remaining) were optimum maturity for fresh-cut in terms of maintenance of acceptable appearance, texture, and taste; riper fruit developed flesh breakdown and more browning. Postharvest life of fresh-cut mango at 5 °C was 8 to 10 d with no evidence of chilling injury and was limited by flesh browning and loss of firmness. Respiration rates ranged from 32 to 40 mg CO2/kg per hr and ethylene production was typically ≤0.1 μl·kg–1·hr–1. The SSC changed little during storage, while pH varied from 3.5 to 4.8 and TA typically declined by 30% to 40%. Peeling to a depth of at least 2 mm and trimming flesh near the stem scar was necessary to minimize browning. Imported fruit that had been heat-treated for insect quarantine showed more severe browning than Florida fruit that had not been heat-treated. Preparation in aseptic conditions and dipping fruit in a 100 ppm NaOCl solution at pH 7 before and after peeling protected against decay during storage but dipping in chlorine after slicing without removal of excess liquid resulted in flesh translucency and breakdown. Dipping in 1% CaCl2 solution had no effect on flesh firmness (Instron) or browning. Storage in an unvented plastic clamshell container, which developed an atmosphere of 2.25% CO2 plus 19% O2, did not improve shelf life, but a MA of 10% CO2 plus 10% O2 was subjectively judged to slow browning and softening and resulted in no off flavor compared to air storage.


2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 765-774
Author(s):  
Minmin Jing ◽  
Bingyu Huang ◽  
Wen Li ◽  
Jiaoke Zeng ◽  
Yuanzhi Shao

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 882.1-882
Author(s):  
T. Meng ◽  
J. Wilson ◽  
A. Venn ◽  
F. Cicuttini ◽  
L. March ◽  
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Background:Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disease worldwide, but no disease-modifying treatments are available. Existing treatments largely focus on relieving symptoms, but they may have substantial adverse effects. Identifying risk factors affecting knee symptoms is important for developing safer prevention strategies of knee OA symptoms.Objectives:To describe the associations between diet quality in childhood and adulthood and knee symptoms in young adults.Methods:Participants were from the Australian Schools Health and Fitness Survey (ASHFS) in 1985, which was conducted to provide benchmark data on the health and fitness of Australian schoolchildren. During 2004-2006, participants were followed up in the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health (CDAH) Study. Dietary measures were collected in ASHFS (aged 10-15 years) and CDAH Study (aged 26-36 years) using food questionnaires. Diet quality was assessed by Dietary Guidelines Index (DGI), reflecting the adherence to Australian Dietary Guidelines. The DGI comprises 9 components and its maximum possible score is 100. A higher score indicated higher diet quality. During 2008-2010, participants (aged 31-41years) were followed up in the CDAH Knee Study. Knee symptoms were collected using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Zero-inflated negative binomial regression analyses were used to assess the associations between diet quality and knee symptoms. Age, sex, body mass index, physical activity, total energy intake, and knee injury history were included as potential confounders based on biological plausibility.Results:A total of 399 participants (48.4% were female) were included in analysis. The average childhood and adult DGI was 46.5 and 55.4, respectively. The prevalence of knee pain, stiffness and dysfunction was 35.1%. 31.6% and 39.9%, respectively. The overall childhood DGI was not associated with adult knee symptoms. However, the limited intake of discretionary foods in childhood was associated with lower pain (Mean ratio (MR): 0.96, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.92-1.00) and dysfunction (MR: 0.94, 95% CI: 0.90-0.99). The overall adult DGI was not associated with knee symptoms. However, replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in adulthood was associated with lower WOMAC (Pain: MR 0.93, 95% CI 0.87-0.99; stiffness: MR 0.93, 95% CI 0.87-0.99; dysfunction: MR 0.91, 95% CI 0.83-0.99), drinking water in adulthood was associated with lower stiffness (MR: 0.90, 95% CI: 0.83-0.99), and fruit intake in adulthood was associated with lower dysfunction (MR: 0.90, 95% CI: 0.81-0.99). Moreover, higher DGI score for dairy in adulthood was associated with higher WOMAC (Pain: MR 1.07, 95% CI 1.00-1.13; stiffness: MR 1.13, 95% CI 1.05-1.21; dysfunction: MR 1.11, 95% CI 1.02-1.21). The overall score change of DGI from childhood to adulthood was not associated with adult knee symptoms. However, the score change of replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats from childhood to adulthood was associated with lower stiffness (MR 0.89, 95% CI 0.80-0.98), and the score change of fruit intake was associated with lower dysfunction (MR 0.92, 95% CI 0.86-0.99).Conclusion:Several DGI component scores in childhood and adulthood and some changes of DGI component score from childhood to adulthood were associated with knee symptoms in young adults. The results suggested that early-life diet quality may affect knee symptoms in young adults.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (No. 3) ◽  
pp. 227-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiao Li ◽  
Liangang Mao ◽  
Yanning Zhang ◽  
Lan Zhang ◽  
Hongyun Jiang

Changes in mango fruit quality, malondialdehyde content, and enzymatic activities in response to pathogen Alternaria alternata infection were studied. A. alternata significantly affected the appearance of mango fruit at 5 and 7 days after treatment (DAT). The quality of pathogen-infected fruit first showed a significant decrease in titratable acidity and vitamin C content and a significant increase in pH since 3 DAT. The malondialdehyde content was higher than that in the untreated controls at 3 and 7 DAT. The enzyme activities of ascorbate peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase showed significant increases since 3 DAT. Significant increases in l-phenylalanine ammonia-lyase and superoxide dismutase activities were observed at 7 DAT. These results indicate that A. alternata infection first significantly affects some biochemical constituents and enzyme activities in mango fruit since 3 DAT and that there was no significant effect on appearance until 5 DAT.


2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1213-1223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nannah I Tak ◽  
Saskia J te Velde ◽  
Johannes Brug

AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the long-term effects of the Schoolgruiten Project, a Dutch primary school-based intervention providing free fruit and vegetables (F&V). In addition, we assessed whether children’s appreciation of the project mediated these intervention effects.Design and methodsParticipating schoolchildren (mean age 9·9 years at baseline) and their parents completed parallel questionnaires at baseline, at 1-year and at 2-year follow-up, including questions on usual F&V intake of the child, potential behavioural determinants, their appreciation of the project and general demographics. Primary outcomes were usual F&V intakes as assessed by parent and child self-reported food frequency measures. Secondary outcome measures were taste preference, knowledge of daily recommendations, availability and accessibility for fruit intake. Multilevel linear regression analyses were used to assess differences at second follow-up adjusted for baseline values between control and intervention groups.SubjectsReports were available for 346 intervention children (148 parents) and 425 control children (287 parents).ResultsBoth child and parent reports indicated that the intervention group had a significantly higher fruit intake at 2-year follow-up (difference, servings/d: 0·15; 95 % CI 0·004, 0·286 for child reports; 0·19; 95 % CI 0·030, 0·340 for parent reports). No significant effects on vegetable intake were observed. Significant positive intervention effects were also found for knowledge of fruit recommendations among boys. Some evidence was found for partial mediation analyses of the effects on fruit intake.ConclusionThe present study indicates that the Schoolgruiten scheme was effective in increasing children’s fruit intake and that appreciation of the project partially mediated this effect.


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