scholarly journals Impact of Dietary Intervention on Undernourished Farm Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geetha K ◽  
Geetha M Yankanchi ◽  
Lipi Das ◽  
Nethravathi Hiremath ◽  
Shilpa Yatnatti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Farm Women ◽  
Total Dietary Fiber ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Simple Processing ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
On Farm

Abstract Background Women are vulnerable group for under nutrition, due to various physiological states in the life cycle. Especially in developing countries, despite the fact that women are predominantly the food producers for the nation, majority of them are anaemic, malnourished and have health problems due to insufficient nutrient intake. Hence, a study was undertaken to develop a energy dense food product from regionally available food ingredients and to test its efficacy on farm women in improving nutritional status. Methods A traditional food product ‘laddu’ was developed from combination of millet, cereal, legume, oil seeds, fats and sugars by application of simple processing techniques. The developed product was further subjected for nutritional evaluation and dietary intervention on farm women up to 120 days. Impact was studied on anthropometric measurements and nutrient intake of subjects. Results Findings indicated that, the product contained 516 kcal of energy per 100 gm. The protein, fat, total dietary fiber, iron and calcium content of the product was 9.80 g, 31.60 g, 3.90 g, 2.47 mg and 159.60 mg respectively. Majority of the subjects belonged to lower middle socio-economic group with marginal land holding. Mean body weight of rural farm women increased significantly from 40.67 ± 3.29 to 43.29 ± 4.51 kg and corresponding increase in BMI was also observed from 17.43 ± 0.49 to 18.75 ± 1.26 (kg/ m2). The initial protein, fat and energy intake in experimental group was 31.99 ± 3.01 g, 23.46 ± 4.52 g and 1288 kcal respectively which was increased significantly for all the nutrients after intervention. Conclusion In the present scenario, providing nutrition security through development and popularization of nutri- dense food products from regionally available food ingredients among the vulnerable sections of the society is of vital importance.

scholarly journals Effects of Individual Dietary Intervention on Nutrient Intake in Postpartum Japanese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 3272
Author(s):  
Mie Shiraishi ◽  
Masayo Matsuzaki ◽  
Rina Tsunematsu ◽  
Sachi Watanabe ◽  
Risa Kobayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Dietary Fiber ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

No dietary intervention that focuses on the diet quality of postpartum women has been developed in Japan, although most postpartum women experience an insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals. We aimed to examine whether dietary intervention, based on the health belief model, at both 1 and 3 months postpartum affects nutrient intake and food group consumption at 6 months postpartum. A randomized controlled trial was conducted at a university hospital in Tokyo between 2015 and 2016. Healthy women at 1 month postpartum were randomly allocated to either an intervention group (n = 100) or a control group (n = 94). Dietary intervention included dietary assessment, individual feedback, and dietary guidance. The dietary intakes between the two groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test. At 6 months postpartum, the energy-adjusted intakes of protein, total dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and β-carotene were significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group. The changes in energy-adjusted intakes of total dietary fiber and iron from 1 month postpartum to 6 months postpartum were significantly different between the two groups. Dietary intervention based on the health belief model improved nutrition at 6 months postpartum, although the impact was limited.

Assessment of Hanging Type Grain Cleaner Drudgery Reducing Tool by Farm Women

2022 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-198
Author(s):  
S. P. Tripathi ◽  
G. S. Chundawat ◽  
Shashi Gour ◽  
S. P. S. Somvanshi ◽  
Kinjulck C. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Farm Women ◽  
Traditional Practice ◽  
Physiological Cost ◽  
Conventional Practice ◽  
On Farm ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cardiac Cost

The study was undertaken to assess ergonomically efficiency of hanging type wheat graincleaner, carried out in adopted villages under On Farm Testing (OFT) and Front LineDemonstration (FLD) program conducted by KVK, Mandsaur (M.P.). Total Fifteen farmwomen were selected to assess the physiological workload to compare the impact ofimproved technology over conventional practice for hanging type grain cleaner. Physiologicalparameters i.e. HR, energy expenditure, cardiac cost reduction and physiological costreduction etc., were measured during operations. The results revealed that hanging typegrain cleaner has proved proficient on time and output parameters. The average cardiaccost of work was decreased by 82.29 per cent while using hanging type grain cleaner forwheat. Drudgery reduction was found 83.96 per cent and it saved time by 89.10 per centwhen compared to traditional practice. The physiological cost of work and energyexpenditure in terms of heart rate were observed to be lower while performing activitieswith hanging type grain cleaner as compared to the traditional practice.

scholarly journals A Study on Farm Women Awareness for Climate Variability and Its Effect on Water Resources in Punjab

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Preeti Sharma ◽  
Lakhwinder Kaur ◽  
Ritu Mittal ◽  
Samanpreet Kaur ◽  
Sukhjeet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Climate Variability ◽  
Farm Women ◽  
On Farm

Rapid Integrated Method for Total Dietary Fiber

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Resistant Starch ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Enzymatic Digestion ◽  
Soluble Dietary Fiber ◽  
Total Dietary Fiber ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Insoluble Dietary Fiber ◽  
Integrated Method ◽  
Intestinal Digestion

This method determines total dietary fiber (TDF) in foods and food ingredients, as defined by Codex Alimentarius. The method measures soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, including resistant starch, as well as nondigestible oligosaccharides. In this method, enzymatic digestion is used to simulate human intestinal digestion. Insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) and soluble dietary fiber that precipitates in 78% ethanol (SDFP) are separated by filtration and quantified gravimetrically. Additionally, highly soluble oligosaccharides (SDFS) are quantified by chromatographic separation. TDF is reported as the sum of the gravimetric and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) results. The digestion and chromatographic conditions of this method have been modified from those of AACC Approved Methods 32-45.01 and 32-50.01 in an attempt to better simulate human digestion and to allow for more exact quantitation.

Effect of Chemicals on the Microbial Evolution in Foods

2004 ◽  
Vol 67 (9) ◽  
pp. 1977-1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. DEVLIEGHERE ◽  
K. FRANCOIS ◽  
K. M. VEREECKEN ◽  
A. H. GEERAERD ◽  
J. F. VAN IMPE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Product ◽  
Microbial Evolution ◽  
Microbial Inactivation ◽  
Growth Interface ◽  
Evolutionary Patterns ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Microbial Risk Assessment ◽  
Meal Preparation ◽  
Number Of Microorganisms ◽  
Microbial Proliferation

In contrast with most chemical hazardous compounds, the concentration of food pathogens changes during processing, storage, and meal preparation, making it difficult to estimate the number of microorganisms or the concentration of their toxins at the moment of ingestion by the consumer. These changes are attributed to microbial proliferation, survival, and/or inactivation and must be considered when exposure to a microbial hazard is assessed. The number of microorganisms can also change as a result of physical removal, mixing of food ingredients, partitioning of a food product, or cross-contamination (M. J. Nauta. 2002. Int. J. Food Microbiol. 73:297–304). Predictive microbiology, i.e., relating these microbial evolutionary patterns to environmental conditions, can therefore be considered a useful tool for microbial risk assessment, especially in the exposure assessment step. During the early development of the field (late 1980s and early 1990s), almost all research was focused on the modeling of microbial growth over time and the influence of temperature on this growth. Later, modeling of the influence of other intrinsic and extrinsic parameters garnered attention. Recently, more attention has been given to modeling of the effects of chemicals on microbial inactivation and survival. This article is an overview of different applied strategies for modeling the effect of chemical compounds on microbial populations. Various approaches for modeling chemical growth inhibition, the growth–no growth interface, and microbial inactivation by chemicals are reviewed.

scholarly journals Relationship between ethanol consumption and TBL2 rs17145738 on LDL-C concentration in Japanese adults: a four season 3-day weighed diet record study

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Akimoto ◽  
C. Goto ◽  
K. Kuriki
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Ethanol Consumption ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Seasonal Effects ◽  
Total Dietary Fiber ◽  
Dietary Assessment Methods ◽  
Four Seasons

Abstract Background LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) concentration is modified by dietary and genetic factors; however, little is known about the details of this relationship. Our aim was to investigate the associations taking into account dietary assessment methods, seasonal effects and missing values. Methods Study subjects completed food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) and supplied 3-day weighed dietary records (WDRs) and blood samples in four seasons. Approximately 660,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were measured. Candidate SNPs related to LDL-C concentration were systematically selected. Multiple imputation was applied for missing values. A total of 312 repeated measures data were used for analyses. After adjusting for season and subjects as fixed and random effects, effects of nutrient intake and SNPs on LDL-C concentration were assessed according to three dietary assessment methods: the FFQ and first and four season 3-day WDRs (4 s-3d WDRs). Results For LDL-C concentration, ethanol consumption derived from all three dietary assessment methods was consistently associated (P < 0.09 for all). Positive and negative relationships were consistently shown with rs651007 and rs1160985 in the first and four seasons; but the latter remained after adjusting for total dietary fiber intake derived from the FFQ and 4 s-3d WDRs (P < 0.05, excepting the first 3-day WDRs). rs599839 was negatively associated after cholesterol intakes derived from the first and 4 s-3d WDRs were considered (P < 0.05 and 0.07, respectively). Each rs17145738 and ethanol consumption based on the 4 s-3d WDRs was related to LDL-C concentration (P < 0.05). Seasonal variations of LDL-C concentration were observed only in summer. Conclusions In contrast to nutrient intake, ethanol consumption was shown to be comprehensively related to LDL-C concentration, regardless of dietary assessment methods. Taking into account seasonal effects, critical relationships with LDL-C concentration for some SNPs, after adjustment for specific nutrients, were revealed. Our findings can be used to help to interpret the relationships between dietary and genetic factors on LDL-C concentration in large-scale epidemiological studies. (10/10 keywords)

scholarly journals Dietary Intake/Patterns of Lactating Women from Northwest Mexico After an Individualized Dietary Intervention: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1091-1091
Author(s):  
Larisa Trecierras-Rangel ◽  
Andrea Garcia-Padilla ◽  
José Valenzuela-Gutierrez ◽  
Ana Limon-Miro ◽  
Trinidad Quizan-Plata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
National Research Council ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Lactating Women

Abstract Objectives To assess the changes of nutrient intake in overweight or obese breastfeeding women after an individualized nutritional intervention. Methods Randomized clinical controlled trial. After an informed consent was signed, breastfeeding women (2–8 weeks postpartum) were randomly assigned by simple allocation in blocks (1:1) to either the intervention (In) or control (Cn) group. These two groups received general recommendations on healthy eating during lactation; additionally, the intervention group received a dynamic macronutrient meal equivalent with interchangeable foods every 2 weeks for 3 months, and a caloric restriction if needed. Nutrient intake was evaluated before and after the intervention using 3 non-consecutive 24-hour recalls; questionnaires were applied 1.5 mo intervals. Mean nutrient intakes were compared between groups; additionally, women's intake was contrasted against dietary reference intakes. Results Out of 939 potential participants, 303 were eligible but only 30 agreed to participate, and twenty (n = 10/group) completed the program. At baseline no difference was found for energy intake (P &gt; 0.05). At end line, In group consumed −870 kcal than the Cn group. After adjusting for energy intake (1000 kcal), for macronutrient; proteins, lipids and carbohydrates do not differ between groups (P &gt; 0.05). The median intakes of fiber were higher on In group + 15.4 g (10.1–21.8) compared with Cn group + 9.1 (6.7–13.4) P = 0.02, and sodium intake was higher on Cn group + 379 mg; compared with In group −638 mg P = 0.01. A notable proportion of all women failed to meet the EAR for vitamin A, but had adequate intake of Iron, pyridoxin and thiamin. Conclusions Our results indicate that an individualized intervention in lactating women can improve the dietary intake of key nutrients. Future research should focus on assessing the adequacy of dietary recommendations for overweight/obese breastfeeding women and the mother/infant dyad. Funding Sources LTR, AGP, JCVG received a fellowship from the National Research Council in Mexico.

Geographical indications, “Food Fraud” and the Fight Against “Italian sounding” Products

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 416-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Carreño ◽  
Paolo R. Vergano
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Product Information ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Geographical Indications ◽  
Legal Action ◽  
Food Fraud ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
The World ◽  
The Eu

Food producers and consumers are confronted with ever-growing choices and increasing competition within the EU and around the world. This has already led to various cases of food fraud and a call for political and legal action. Food fraud can be defined as ‘‘the deliberate and intentional substitution, addition tampering or misrepresentation of food, food ingredients or food packaging, labelling, product information, or false or misleading statements made about a food product’’. Meanwhile, the issue of “food fraud”, by means of employing names, symbols and images of third countries and thereby inducing a false impression on the consumer, appears to have been neglected despite its increasing economic impact. While the EU recently approved two new Geographical Indications (hereinafter, GIs) from third countries, the issue of the protection of Italian products against “rip–off Italian products” with Italian sounding names has taken centre–stage again.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Garlic Landraces from Foggia Province (Puglia Region; Italy)

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Bonasia ◽  
Giulia Conversa ◽  
Corrado Lazzizera ◽  
Pasqua Loizzo ◽  
Giuseppe Gambacorta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Erosion ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Reference Standard ◽  
Large Variability ◽  
Free Sugars ◽  
On Farm Conservation ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
On Farm

Interest in local landraces has unfortunately decreased over, the last decades, in which they have been continuously subjected to a high genetic erosion in favour of new modern varieties. Within the Puglia region (S-E Italy), Foggia province was found to be the richest in vegetable landraces. In the present study, six garlic landraces collected from this area have been assessed for their chemical composition (minerals, organic acids, free sugars, volatile, and phenolic compounds) along with their main morpho-biometrical traits. A commercial genotype was also considered as a reference standard. The landraces show a large variability, but in general high morphological standards, high levels of cations and phenols, and low levels of volatile-(S)-compounds in comparison with the commercial genotype and the literature values. ‘Aglio di Peschici’ and ‘Aglio Rosso di Monteleone di Puglia’ are very rich in minerals and phenols (mainly ferulic acid and iso-rhamnetin). This increase in knowledge on the chemical properties of these garlic landraces could represent a tool for encouraging the consumption of a food product. At the same time, the consumption of these landraces would stimulate their cultivation and could highly contribute to protection against the risk of erosion of agro-biodiversity by their in situ/on-farm conservation.

scholarly journals Diet Intervention Alleviates Pruritus by Reducing Intestinal Inflammation to Improve Skin Health in Dogs (P09-001-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dayakar Badri ◽  
Dennis Jewell ◽  
Kiran Panickar
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Intestinal Inflammation ◽  
Fecal Calprotectin ◽  
Major Protein ◽  
Total Dietary Fiber ◽  
Feeding Study ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Inflammatory Status ◽  
Control Food ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Objectives Pruritus is the most common reason for dog visits to veterinarians for dermatological diagnosis. Here we hypothesize that dietary intervention alleviates pruritus by reducing intestinal inflammation to improve skin health. Methods Control food (CF) and Test food (TF) were formulated to meet or exceed AAFCO nutritional recommendations. Difference between the foods was inclusion of grains in TF. Both foods had similar macronutrient levels (fat: 15.33% ± 1.73, protein: 16.57% ± 0.35, carbohydrate: 53.16% ± 1.15, crude fiber: 2.1% ± 0.1, total dietary fiber: 9.5% ± 0.3, moisture: 7.35% ± 0.08 and ash: 5.49% ± 0.05). A feeding study was performed with 15 derm disorder dogs (DD) and pair-matched 15 healthy dogs (HD). All dogs were pre-fed with maintenance food for 28 days and then randomized into 2 groups based on their age, gender and disease condition. A feeding study was performed using a cross-over design without a washout period and each phase was fed for 42 days. Fecal and blood samples were collected and assessment of skin symptoms was conducted by a veterinarian for all dogs at all phases of the study. Results DD increased the response rate 14.29% for pruritus reduction when fed TF compared with CF. Also, DD fed with TF decreased the mean level of fecal calprotectin (FC) (57.914 ng/g SE ± 52.26) compared with CF (129.09 ng/g SE ± 54.10). However, HD fed with TF showed no decrease in the mean level of FC (36.40 ng/g SE ± 6.49) compared with CF (33.68 ng/g SE ± 6.49). Number of DD that responded by decreasing FC levels increased to 42.86% fed with TF compared with CF. FC is a major protein released from neutrophils during the period of active inflammatory status and DD fed with TF increased the mean level of neutrophils count (4.28 k/µl SE ± 0.34) compared with CF (3.85 k/µl SE ± 0.34). However, HD fed with TF did not show any increase in the mean level of neutrophils count (3.97 k/µl SE ± 0.21) compared with CF (3.77 k/µl SE ± 0.22). Our results suggest that a decrease in FC levels with TF, likely indicating a reduction in the inflammatory status in the gut, was due to the addition of grains in TF. Conclusions TF intervention alleviates pruritus by reducing intestinal inflammation to improve skin health in dogs. Funding Sources This study was funded by Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

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