Fitness of a Treehole Mosquito: Influences of Food Type and Predation

Oikos ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Philip Lounibos ◽  
Naoya Nishimura ◽  
Richard L. Escher
Keyword(s):  
Food Type ◽  
Treehole Mosquito

Food Services Menu Engineering: Preference, Acceptability, and Popularity Index of Local Food Package Menus to Control the Glycemic Responses of T2DM Subjects

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1119-1129
Author(s):  
Nurul Hakimah ◽  
Nur Rahman ◽  
Sucipto Sucipto ◽  
Wignyanto Wignyanto ◽  
Aulanni'am Aulanni'am
Keyword(s):  
Local Food ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Glycemic Response ◽  
Good Glycemic Control ◽  
Engineering Data ◽  
Food Package ◽  
Post Test

Background: The purpose of this study was to analyze the menu engineering data: preferences, acceptances, and popularity indexes of local food package menus with low to moderate glycemic index and how these variables affect the glycemic response of subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This study was a one group pre and post-test experimental study with 21 T2DM participants. A total of 1,764 menu engineering data were obtained during the two-week study period. Fifteen food service survey questions were distributed and anthropometric and glycemic responses were measured. Results: The popularity indexes of the main and snack package menus were significantly different (p=0,000). There was a significant decrease (p<0.05) in Δ RBG levels by 59.6±115.8 mg/ dL (26.7%) and Δ % albumin glycated by 1.5±1.0 (6.1%) (p = 0.000) on 38% subjects with good glycemic control who consumed less food outside the study (12.5%). Price, type of food, type of foodstuff, nutrient content, portion size, food appearance, food texture, GI values, food menu name, and menu conformity to the environment were important considerations in the menu preference and popularity. Conclusion: This study showed that the local food package menu can control the glycemic response of T2DM participants while having a high popularity index. This finding provides an opportunity for the foodservice industry to operate sustainably by considering the factors desired by consumers with T2DM in controlling their long-term glycemic response.

scholarly journals Effects of Indigenous Diet Iron Content and Location on Hemoglobin Levels of Ghanaians

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2710 ◽  
Author(s):  
April Callister ◽  
Joanna Gautney ◽  
Christina Aguilar ◽  
Julian Chan ◽  
David Aguilar
Keyword(s):  
Food Group ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Plant Proteins ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Sex Distribution ◽  
Dietary Interventions ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Ease Of Access ◽  
The Impact

Multiple studies have demonstrated strong links between diet and anemia, but few have explored the impact of food groups on hemoglobin (Hb). We analyzed the correlation between Ghanaian diet and Hb levels to explore reduction of anemia prevalence through dietary interventions. Demographics, food frequency questionnaires (FFQ), and blood samples were obtained from 140 volunteers (ages 18–65) in five locations across Ghana. Hb was measured; estimated iron consumption was calculated. FFQ items were grouped by food type, and a regression analysis was performed to determine the most important dietary predictors of Hb. Moreover, 47% of total participants were anemic; 64% of females and 28% of males. Hb levels were highest in Mole (13.9 g/dL, SD = ±1.9), independent of sex distribution. The regression model revealed a 62.7% adjusted correlation between food groups and Hb levels. Animal foods (β = 0.016, t = 5.08, p < 0.01) and plant protein (β = 0.013, t = 2.86, p < 0.01) were the most influential groups to Hb levels. It is of vital importance to emphasize the benefits of consuming animal foods and plant proteins within the Ghanaian population. The ease of access to plant proteins makes it likely that this food group will be most influential and have the greatest impact in reduction of anemia in the Ghanaian population.

Recognition of food type and calorie estimation using neural network

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Dinesh Kumar ◽  
E. Golden Julie ◽  
Y. Harold Robinson ◽  
S. Vimal ◽  
Sanghyun Seo
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Food Type

The influence of different feeding arrangements and food type on competition at feeding in pregnant sows

1999 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inger Lise Andersen ◽  
Knut Egil Bøe ◽  
Anne Lein Kristiansen
Keyword(s):  
Food Type

The Effect of Food Type on Prey Capture Kinematics in the Mudminnow,Umbra limi

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey K. Lines ◽  
Anthony Blume ◽  
Lara A. Ferry
Keyword(s):  
Prey Capture ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Effect Of Food

Quantitative trait loci conditioning transovarial transmission of La Crosse virus in the eastern treehole mosquito, Ochlerotatus triseriatus

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas H. Graham ◽  
Jennifer L. Holmes ◽  
Barry J. Beaty ◽  
William C. Black
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Trait Loci ◽  
Quantitative Trait ◽  
Transovarial Transmission ◽  
La Crosse Virus ◽  
Ochlerotatus Triseriatus ◽  
Trait Loci ◽  
Treehole Mosquito

Growth and Hemolysin Production Behavior of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Different Food Matrices

2017 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 246-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rundong Wang ◽  
Lijun Sun ◽  
Yaling Wang ◽  
Yijia Deng ◽  
Zhijia Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Freshwater Fish ◽  
Hemolytic Activity ◽  
Vibrio Parahaemolyticus ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Prediction System ◽  
Microbial Risk Assessment ◽  
Microbial Risk ◽  
Production Behavior ◽  
Production Pattern

ABSTRACTThe growth and hemolytic activity profiles of two Vibrio parahaemolyticus strains (ATCC 17802 and ATCC 33847) in shrimp, oyster, freshwater fish, pork, chicken, and egg fried rice were investigated, and a prediction system for accurate microbial risk assessment was developed. The two V. parahaemolyticus strains displayed a similar growth and hemolysin production pattern in the foods at 37°C. Growth kinetic parameters showed that V. parahaemolyticus displayed higher maximum specific growth rate and shorter lag time values in shrimp &gt; freshwater fish &gt; egg fried rice&gt; oyster &gt; chicken &gt; pork. Notably, there was a similar number of V. parahaemolyticus in all of these samples at the stationary phase. The hemolytic activity of V. parahaemolyticus in foods increased linearly with time (R2 &gt; 0.97). The rate constant (K) of hemolytic activity was higher in shrimp, oyster, freshwater fish, and egg fried rice than in pork and chicken. Significantly higher hemolytic activity of V. parahaemolyticus was evident in egg fried rice &gt; shrimp &gt; freshwater fish &gt; chicken &gt; oyster &gt; pork. The above-mentioned results indicate that V. parahaemolyticus could grow well regardless of the food type and that contrary to current belief, it displayed a higher hemolytic activity in some nonseafood products (freshwater fish, egg fried rice, and chicken) than in one seafood (oyster). The prediction system consisting of the growth model and hemolysin production algorithm reported here will fill a gap in predictive microbiology and improve significantly the accuracy of microbial risk assessment of V. parahaemolyticus.

scholarly journals Comparison of the diet of Alouatta caraya (Primates: Atelidae) between a riparian island and mainland on the Upper Parana River, southern Brazil

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Ludwig ◽  
Lucas M. Aguiar ◽  
Walfrido K. Svoboda ◽  
Carmen L. S. Hilst ◽  
Italmar T. Navarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Riparian Forest ◽  
Diet Breadth ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Left Bank ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Alouatta Caraya ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Upper Paraná River

Howler monkeys (Alouatta Lacèpéde, 1799) are folivores-frugivores with flexible diets depending on conditions. Here, we compare the diets of Alouatta caraya (Humboldt, 1812) in two riparian forests (island and mainland), in Porto Rico region, Upper Paraná River, Southern Brazil. Howlers were followed from October 2004 to September 2005 in the riparian forest of a 1,050 ha island and in the continuous riparian forest on the mainland (left bank of the river). The "scan sampling" method with instantaneous samples every 15 minutes was used. Besides vines, diet breadth was similar: 17 species consumed on the island versus 16 species on the mainland. Both consumed leaves followed by fruits more than any other food type (leaves: island - 65%, mainland - 49%, fruits: island - 24%, mainland - 46%). Even though the plant Cecropia pachystachya Trécul is less abundant in the mainland it was the item most consumed in both locations all year long, which suggests its importance for the howlers. Diet also varied both seasonally and between the island and mainland, apparently following changes in local abundance of each item and due to plant phenologies.

The Distribution of Rabbit Warrens at Mitchell, Queensland, in relation to Soil and Vegetation Characteristics

1976 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 129 ◽  
Author(s):  
BS Parker ◽  
LS Hall ◽  
K Myers ◽  
PJ Fullagar
Keyword(s):  
Unit Area ◽  
Sandy Soils ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Survey Area ◽  
Late Afternoon ◽  
Transect Counts ◽  
Vegetation Characteristics ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Open Woodland

In a 42,750-ha survey area in subtropical Queensland, rabbit warrens are confined mainly to sandy soils. Within these favoured areas the population is distributed unevenly, and there is further selection for preferred habitats. Detailed studies on a 246-ha area of sandhill showed that the open woodland and grassy open woodland associations contain most warrens per unit area, and also the largest warrens. The quality of habitat for rabbits appears to be determined by availability of food, type of soil, and vegetation cover providing protection from predators. In some vegetation associations, use of burrows varies only slightly, in others there are significant changes. There is a significant correlation between the estimated numbers of rabbits in the population, the total number of rabbits seen on spotlight transect counts in the evening, the numbers of rabbits seen on warrens during late afternoon watches, and the total number of active burrow entrances present in the study area. A list of plant species present and a description of the 23 vegetation associations in the study area is presented.

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