scholarly journals Changes in Dietary Patterns and Clinical Health Outcomes in Different Countries during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3612
Author(s):  
Roxana Filip ◽  
Liliana Anchidin-Norocel ◽  
Roxana Gheorghita ◽  
Wesley K. Savage ◽  
Mihai Dimian
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Clinical Pathology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Immune System Function ◽  
Diet And Lifestyle ◽  
Healthy Immune System

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to an excess in community mortality across the globe. We review recent evidence on the clinical pathology of COVID-19, comorbidity factors, immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection, and factors influencing infection outcomes. The latter specifically includes diet and lifestyle factors during pandemic restrictions. We also cover the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through food products and the food chain, as well as virus persistence on different surfaces and in different environmental conditions, which were major public concerns during the initial days of the pandemic, but have since waned in public attention. We discuss useful measures to avoid the risk of SARS-CoV-2 spread through food, and approaches that may reduce the risk of contamination with the highly contagious virus. While hygienic protocols are required in food supply sectors, cleaning, disinfection, avoidance of cross-contamination across food categories, and foodstuffs at different stages of the manufacturing process are still particularly relevant because the virus persists at length on inert materials such as food packaging. Moreover, personal hygiene (frequent washing and disinfection), wearing gloves, and proper use of masks, clothes, and footwear dedicated to maintaining hygiene, provide on-site protections for food sector employees as well as supply chain intermediates and consumers. Finally, we emphasize the importance of following a healthy diet and maintaining a lifestyle that promotes physical well-being and supports healthy immune system function, especially when government movement restrictions (“lockdowns”) are implemented.

scholarly journals Potential application of gold nanoparticles in food packaging: a mini review

Gold Bulletin ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Paidari ◽  
Salam Adnan Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Microbial Load ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
The Past ◽  
Industry Applications

AbstractIn the past few decades, there have been remarkable advances in our knowledge of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and synthesizing methods. AuNPs have become increasingly important in biomedical and industrial applications. As a newly implemented method, AuNPs are being used in nanopackaging industries for their therapeutic and antibacterial characteristics as well as their inert and nontoxic nature. As with other NPs, AuNPs have privileges and disadvantages when utilized in the food sector, yet a significant body of research has shown that, due to the specific nontoxic characteristics, AuNPs could be used to address other NP flaws. In this mini review, we present synthesizing methods, food industry applications, and mechanisms of action of gold nanoparticles. Regarding the investigations, gold nanoparticles can play a major role to reduce microbial load in foodstuff and therefore can be implemented in food packaging as an effective approach.

scholarly journals Metabolite profiling of tartary buckwheat-an underutilized neutraceutical crop of Kashmir Himalaya

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah ◽  
Bisma Malik ◽  
Inayatullah Tahir ◽  
Reiaz Ul Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Metabolite Profiling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Tartary Buckwheat ◽  
Octadecanoic Acid ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Fagopyrum Tataricum ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Hull Extract ◽  
Pharmaceutical Properties ◽  
Excellent Source

<p>The aim of the present study was to explore the possible metabolites in the methanolic extract of root, stem, groat and hull of the neutraceutical crop, <em>Fagopyrum tataricum</em> using GC-MS technique. From GC-MS metabolite profiling, over 90 different metabolites were identified among root, stem, groat and hull extract.  The most prevailing compounds were 3, 3’, 4’, 5, 7-pentahydroflavone-3-rhamnoglucoside (71.94%) in groat, 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid (49.38%) in root, 6-octadecanoic acid, a steric acid (70.46%) in hull and Cis-9-hexadecanal (13.38%) in stem. Present investigation reveals that <em>F. tataricum</em> is an excellent source of many metabolites such as, fatty acids, hydrocarbons, steroids, terpenoids, esters, organic acids and aldehydes with excellent pharmaceutical properties. These results suggest that tartary buckwheat could be a promising alternative in the functional food sector and neutraceutical to improve social well-being and diminish malnutrition.</p>

scholarly journals Identifying and overcoming barriers to healthier lives

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riz Firestone ◽  
Tevita Funaki ◽  
Sally Dalhousie ◽  
Akarere Henry ◽  
Mereaumate Vano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Healthier Living ◽  
Sociocultural Experiences ◽  
Diet And Lifestyle ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Improve Health

Understanding the key determinants of health from a community perspective is essential to address and improve the health and wellbeing of its members.  This qualitative study aimed to explore and better understand New Zealand-based Pasifika communities’ sociocultural experiences and knowledge of health and wellbeing. Fifty-seven participants were involved in six separate focus groups. Community coordinators co-facilitated and transcribed the discussions and conducted thematic analysis. The findings suggested two overarching themes: (1) ‘Pasifika experiences on poor health and well-being’: were based on sub-themes: (i) ‘recognisable issues’ (e.g., poor diet and lifestyle behaviours); (ii) ‘systemic issues’ that support the perpetual health issues (e.g., lack of knowledge and education) and; (iii) ‘profound issues’ that are often unspoken of and create long-term barriers (e.g., cultural lifestyle and responsibilities).  (2) ‘Hopes and dreams’ to improve health and well-being requires: (i) a family-centric approach to health; (ii) tackling systemic barriers; and (iii) addressing community social justice issues.  This study provides deepened insights on Pasifika communities’ understanding healthier living in the context of their cultural environment and family responsibilities. If we are to develop effective, sustainable programmes that prioritises health and well-being based on the needs of Pasifika communities, the findings from this study highlight their needs as step forward in overcoming barriers to healthier lives.

INCLUSIVE STRATEGIC VECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUBJECT AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SECTOR

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serhii Didukh ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The State ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Inclusive System ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Mechanism Of Interaction

The article analyzes the socio-economic context of the implementation of an inclusive system of agri-food development. The strategic goals of inclusive development at the macro level have been identified, according to which the ultimate goal is to create a society of common prosperity and well-being. It is shown that the implementation of the principles of inclusiveness involves overcoming certain disparities in development and inequality in their various manifestations. It is substantiated that for the modern agri-food sector of Ukraine the most important task is to form the sphere of employment of the rural population. The strategic directions of inclusive transformation of Ukraine are determined: social, infrastructural, economic and security. The components of the economic aspect of inclusive development are analyzed in detail, which are to create opportunities for effective business activities regardless of place of residence, which is primarily to create and maintain business infrastructure (logistics, banking, Internet). It is shown that the key role in the implementation of an inclusive development system is played by the availability of an optimal legal and regulatory framework for doing business by small businesses. The optimal mechanism of interaction of subjects of agro-food sphere concerning development of inclusive economy is defined. It is substantiated that in the conditions of institutional weakness of the state the functions on introduction of inclusive principles should be distributed between the state, community and private capital. On the basis of the conducted analysis the model of inclusive transformation of subjects of agro-food sphere is carried out. Prospects for further research are to substantiate the applied tools for the implementation of an inclusive system of agri-food development with the distribution of areas of responsibility between public authorities and private entities of different forms of ownership and scale of activity.

COVID-19: Challenges and perspectives for the pulp and paper industry worldwide

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 4638-4641
Author(s):  
Kun Liu ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Huayu Liu ◽  
Shuanxi Nie ◽  
Haishun Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Medical Specialty ◽  
Pulp And Paper Industry ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
The Other ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Increasing Demand

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made a huge impact on the global industrial supply chains. Undoubtedly, COVID-19 is posing severe challenges to the pulp and paper industry worldwide. On the other hand, this pandemic may provide unprecedented possibilities for the pulp and paper manufacturers in areas such as the increasing demand for personal hygiene paper products, food packaging products, corrugated packaging materials, medical specialty papers, etc.

scholarly journals Are Social Media Ruining Our Lives? A Review of Meta-Analytic Evidence

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Appel ◽  
Caroline Marker ◽  
Timo Gnambs
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Media Use ◽  
School Achievement ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Thin Body ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Meta Analyses

A growing number of studies have examined the psychological corollaries of using social networking sites (SNSs) such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (often called social media). The interdisciplinary research area and conflicting evidence from primary studies complicate the assessment of current scholarly knowledge in this field of high public attention. We review meta-analytic evidence on three hotly debated topics regarding the effects of SNSs: well-being, academic achievement, and narcissism. Meta-analyses from different laboratories draw a rather equivocal picture. They show small associations in the r = .10 range between the intensity of SNS use and loneliness, self-esteem, life satisfaction, or self-reported depression, and somewhat stronger links to a thin body ideal and higher social capital. There is no indication for potential devastating effects of social media on school achievement; social media use and school grades are unrelated for adolescents. The meta-analyses revealed small to moderate associations between narcissism and SNS use. In sum, meta-analytic evidence is not in support of dramatic claims relating social media use to mischief.

scholarly journals How to do things with epigenetics: An investigation into the use of metaphors to promote alternative approaches to health and social science, and their implications for interdisciplinary collaboration

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitte Nerlich ◽  
Aleksandra Stelmach ◽  
Catherine Ennis
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Alternative Health ◽  
The Public ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
The Public Sphere

Epigenetics is a multifaceted field within genetics and genomics which focuses on discovering mechanisms involved in gene expression and regulation. It came to public attention around the turn of the millennium when the human genome began to be deciphered. Initial findings from epigenetics research held the promise of changing how we think about health and illness, evolution and heredity; speculations about how individuals and populations could begin to control such processes through epigenetics were then picked up in the public realm. In this article we concentrate on two normally distant domains within the public sphere: the advertising of alternative health products and services, and the promotion of alternative approaches to social science, especially around how social science deals with the ‘biosocial’. Using insights from social representations theory and methods aligned with metaphor analysis, we investigate the meanings of epigenetics rooted in the use of metaphors and commonplaces that are circulating in current popular parlance and that are used to promote academic theories and ideas as well as tangible products and services. We compare and contrast them and assess their implications for collaborations between natural and social scientists. Our findings reveal some surprising similarities between the metaphors and commonplaces used by advertisers and social scientists, based in large part on the fact that both groups draw on the work of prominent epigeneticists. In both instances some fundamental tenets of mainstream biology are contested, and hopes are created for improving individual or population well-being through the manipulation of epigenetic mechanisms. Both domains share some misunderstandings of epigenetics that might lead to problems with interdisciplinary collaborations between social and natural scientists.

scholarly journals The Impact of Bisphenol A on Fertility, Reproductive System, and Development: A Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Matuszczak ◽  
Marta Diana Komarowska ◽  
Wojciech Debek ◽  
Adam Hermanowicz
Keyword(s):  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Reproductive System ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Testicular Dysgenesis Syndrome ◽  
Human Fertility ◽  
Dental Sealants ◽  
The Impact

Bisphenol A (BPA) has been used since the 1950s, in food packaging, industrial materials, dental sealants, and personal hygiene products. Everyone is exposed to BPA through skin, inhalation, and digestive system. BPA disrupts endocrine pathways, because it has weak estrogenic, antiandrogenic, and antithyroid activities. Despite the rapid metabolism, BPA can accumulate in different tissues. Many researchers proved the impact of BPA on human development, metabolism, and finally reproductive system. There is increasing evidence that BPA has impact on human fertility and is responsible for the reproductive pathologies, e.g., testicular dysgenesis syndrome, cryptorchidism, cancers, and decreased fertility in male and follicle loss in female.

Nanomaterials and European Novel Food law: The uncertain path to reasonable regulation

elni Review ◽  
2011 ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
Julian Schenten
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Legal Analysis ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Contact Materials ◽  
Novel Food ◽  
Food Regulation ◽  
Food Law ◽  
Regulatory Controls

The objective of the present article is to examine whether current regulations at the European level are capable of adequately controlling the risks associated with engineered nanomaterials of anthropogenic origin (ENM) in food products. In this context it is crucial to examine closely the Novel Food Regulation (EC) 258/977 and its attempted revision, which recently failed. The article also includes a consideration of the legislative procedure and a discussion of the legislative bodies’ different positions. In contrast, the regulatory controls of food contact materials such as food packaging or food additives would go beyond the scope of this article. Prior to the legal analysis some remarks are made about the state of the art regarding risk assessment and the application of ENM in the food sector.

Metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia -impact of antipsychotic medication

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1255-1255
Author(s):  
T.M.-S. Maria-Silvia
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Family History ◽  
Antipsychotic Medication ◽  
Paranoid Schizophrenia ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Psychotic Behavior ◽  
Diet And Lifestyle ◽  
Almost Continuous

Metabolic syndrome generally includes some or all of the following: elevated blood pressure, abdominal obesity, diabetes or “prediabetes” (impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose or insulin resistance), dyslipidemia (high levels of triglycerides and/or HDL), and inflammatory markersP.S. a 34 year old, diagnosed with Paranoid schizophrenia. The patient comes from a disorganised family. The disease started at 18 years with psychotic symptoms - delirious, psychotic behavior, aggression, neglect of personal hygiene. He received almost continuous antipsychotic medication. In recent years received the second generation antipsychotic medication. Under this medication increased weight reaching 160 kg in weight. The most significant weight gain occurred in recent years under neuroleptic medication with clozapinum. Hypertension (max 200/120) appeared as a complication of increased weight, requiring antihypertensive medication. Has not other endocrine problems. Laboratory values increased cholesterol, triglyceride, and lipid. Glycemia remained normal. In the last six months patient received amisulpiridum 800 mg/day. In same conditions of life the patient has lost 40 kg in weight reaching 140 kg. Family history- mother obesity and HTA;Weight and (BMI) initially 160kg/180 cm then 120 kg/180 cm;Waist circumference 140 cm;Blood pressure initially 200/120 mm Hg then160 /110 mmhg;Fasting lipids increased,glucose normal Conclusion: Assessment of risk factors is necessary before prescription of antipsychotics. Especially weight, BMI, family history for obesity, and ethnicity should be evaluated. People taking antipsychotics that increase the risk of MetS should be educated on this subject. They should be advised about their diet and lifestyle, about how to recognize symptoms of MetS and its consequences.

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