Pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) is primarily a tetrameric enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate from phosphoenolpyruvate to ADP, resulting in pyruvate and ATP. PKM2 is abundant during embryogenesis and in specific adult tissues such as adipose and pancreatic islets. New evi [....]
Background: The main process used to pasteurize human milk is the low-temperature, long-time Holder method (HOLDER and recently investigated, the high-temperature, short-time method.Both processes lead to an appropriated inactivation of vegetative forms but are ineffective versus [....]
Lactose intolerance is a condition in which a person cannot digest or absorb lactose due to a genetically programmed decrease in intestinal galactosidase (lactase). People who follow a strict lactose-free diet often suffer from various nutritional deficiencies that can generate v [....]
Given the increased use of dietary supplements with little or no professional guidance, we identified a need to explore the prevalence and determinants of dietary supplement use in populations at risk including university students. In fact, there is evidence to support the harmfu [....]
Effective prevention of obesity already during infancy, and again in childhood and even through adolescence will positively contrast adult obesity, and reduce the weight of obesity’s complications. Preventive interventions have been usually focused on reinforcing the sin [....]
Specific derivatives of synthetic hydroxyxanthrones (HDXs) have been shown to strengthen tight junction barrier and prevent tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)-induced barrier disruption of intestinal epithelia. HDXs have been demonstrated to up-regulate the barrier-build [....]
Changes in lifestyle such as increased consumption of high-caloric foods combined with reduced physical activity, are known to play an important role in the worldwide increase of obesity. Obesity is closely associated with metabolic disturbances like hypertension, dyslipidemia an [....]
The studies are aimed to the development of technology for production of lamb enriched with minerals in organic form, packed in biodegradable film, providing the preservation of essential nutrients and quality as well as reduction in the loss of raw material weight. One of the [....]
One of the most valuable from a nutritional point of view alternative source of protein are edible insects. Their amino acid composition is the most similar to animal proteins traditionally consumed in the diet, and the protein itself has a high degree of digestibility. In additi [....]
Eggs are a significant source of nutrients used in the daily diet. The cost price of eggs of conventional composition is determined by their weight class. With increasing egg weight, the absolute proportions of albumen and egg yolk in grams increase, while the relative proportion [....]
Wheat is one of the most widely grown cereals in the world. Considered among the most important protein sources, wheat could provide 20% of calories from the overall human consumption. However, the strong demand for wheat is leading to a major research effort. This is necessary t [....]
Recent studies have shown that skeletal muscle is an endocrine organ that produces and releases cytokines called myokines. They establish a cross-talk between muscle, adipose tissue, liver, pancreas, bones and brain. It has been suggested that myokines may contribute to exercise- [....]
The biological significance of polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular the n-3 PUFA, as well as the n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio, is the subject of numerous studies. For the human body, linoleic (LA, C 18:2) and linolenic (ALA, C 18: 3) acids are essential as precursors of bioactive fat [....]
Moina miscrura is one of live food in the wild but the use of live fish culture medium techniques to enhance its mass production is scarce in literature. This study investigated mass production of live food (Moina miscrura) in fish culture mediun and its utilization for growth an [....]
Bread is one of the most consumed foods in the world and many studies are conducted to improve its nutritional value or to attend consumers with nutritional diseases, economic restrictions, trade demands, new consumption trends and eating habits. Cowpea has high nutritional value [....]
The malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies affect adversely human health and productivity as the decrease of work capacity and school performance. Addressing nutrients deficiency through plant breeding would be the appropriate approach to promote healthy and nutritiona [....]
Honey is produced from the nectar of flowers or exudates of the plant parts which are collected by bees (Apis mellifera). These honey bees transform, deposit, dehydrate and store honey in honeycombs. All honey consumed in the Maldives are imported, and according to the Maldives C [....]
Home fortification of foods with Multiple Micronutrient has been proposed to maintain normal growing and health of children living in chronic malnutrition conditions. In December 2014, the National Nutrition Programme, in partnership with UNICEF, introduced multiple micronutrient [....]
Evidence has it that a child’s nutrition within the first thousand days of life is crucial for survival , development and growth. Prevalence of childhood undernutrition varies according to regions and socio-economic status of the family. In Ghana there exist under nut [....]
Different species of the genus Cornus L. (Cornaceae) are mostly shrubs or small trees, widely distributed in the northern hemisphere. Four of them, namely Cornus mas, Cornus officinalis, Cornus controversa and Cornus kousa have edible fruit [....]
Obesity is a multifactorial disease affected by behavioural, genetic and environmental factors and is a major worldwide threat. It is considered to be a risk factor associated with the genesis or development of diabetes. One of the most important strategies in the treatment or pr [....]
Background & Objective: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is becoming an epidemic with significant disability and premature death in Sub-Saharan Africa including Benin. However, little is known about the level of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) which is important for dia [....]
The perinatal period is characterized by developmental stages with high sensitivity to environmental factors. Among the risk factors, maternal obesity and early-life pesticide exposure can program infant metabolism [....]
[Aim] To investigate the effects of a compound intestinal microecological preparation supplemented with probiotics + prebiotics + metabolites of intestinal flora combined with a low carbon diet on the targeted regulation of body fat metabolism and intestinal barrier function in p [....]
Aim of this research is to understand the relationship between people’s perception on contaminated tofu and decision to consume every day. Although tofu is a nutritious food, however, it has been contaminated for more than 20 years in Tropodo Village, East Java, Indonesia. [....]
Moringa oleifera is a tree of the family Moringaceae, native of India, this plant of great nutritional and medicinal interest is currently cultivated in Algeria. In the present work we are interested in the effect of incorporation of M. oleifera leaf powder on the preservation [....]
Many attempts have been done to maintain good performance of poultry in response to the ban on the use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP). A previous in vitro study reported that three sources of plant bioactives ie., liquid smoke of cashew nuts (Anacardium occidetale) shells, [....]
Introduction: Stunting is a nutritional problems that up to this time threaten the health of Indonesian children. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months followed by continuing breastfed for up to two years and complementary foods can lower the stunting prevalence. Gover [....]
The diverse ecosystems play a vital role in the life, economy and health care of the inhabitants of a country. The Indian conditions provide immense scope and potential for chemical studies on underutilized subsidiary food plants like Amaranthus, Chenopodium, Celosia, Fagop [....]
Cocos nucifera L, Arecaceae is a monocotyledonous plant known as ‘Kalpavriksha’/ ‘Kalpatharu’/ ‘Kalpadruma’ in Sanskrit meaning wish fulfilling divine tree in Indian mythology. Every part of the tree is useful in one way or other and different [....]
Background: Obesity is one of the three gravest threats to human health but no study has been conducted in the 2nd holiest city of Muslims Al Madinah Al Munawarrah located on western part of Saudi Arabia. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of overweight an [....]
Andean grains: quinoa, amaranth and cañihua, Andean tubers: izaño, oca, olluco and Andean roots: maca, llacón and arracacha and its wild relatives, constitute staple food and medicine of the Andean man, for the ideal balance of essential amino acids, active s [....]
There is more and more scientific evidence which supports a positive relationship between a diet based on plant foods and the prevention of certain degenerative chronic diseases such as obesity, coronary disease, arterial hypertension, diabetes, cancer and others. Moringa oleifer [....]
High glycaemic index foods have been implicated in postprandial hyperglycaemia, which is the sudden rise in blood glucose after a meal. Uncontrolled hyperglycaemia leads to diabetes mellitus, which on the other hand leads to many complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, mic [....]
Consumption of high fiber foods such as fruits and vegetables is beneficial in stabilizing blood sugar. Therefore present study has been conducted to evaluate and determine the fiber and total sugar contents in leafy vegetables prescribed to diabetics in Kisangani. Fifty Nine [....]
Global Nutrition: Challenges and Solutions
Sandra Poirier, Middle Tennessee State University, USA
Food insecurity is a global issue with significant effects on human health. However, while many efforts have been made in addressing hunger and improving health, continued progress is still necessary at many levels. This presentation explores how, in today’s connected globa [....]
Hunger and Hidden Hunger from Contemporary Perspectives
Zhang Weiguo, Independent Scientist, USA
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Creating Nutrition Behaviour Change in Professional Sport: An Applied Example from Professional Horseracing
Dan Martin, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Despite the knowledge of the detrimental effects on both health and athletic performance of severely low energy diets and rapid weight loss methods, professional jockeys maintain archaic weight management and weight making practices. This presentation acknowledges that knowledge [....]
Impacts on gut and adipose tissue of a long-term co-exposure to the pesticide Chlorpyrifos and a high fat diet in male rat offspring
Jerome Gay-Queheillard, Picardy Jules Verne university, France
Background/aims: The perinatal period is characterized by a strong plasticity of physiological systems explaining the higher individual sensitivity to environmental factors (foetal programming). An association of junk food and early exposure to pesticide residues seem to be inv [....]
Therapeutic ketosis and the broad field of applications for the ketogenic diet: Ketone ester applications & clinical updates
Raffaele Pilla, St. John of God Hospital, Italy
It has been recently shown that nutritional ketosis is effective against seizure disorders and various acute/chronic neurological disorders. Physiologically, glucose is the primary metabolic fuel for cells. However, many neurodegenerative disorders have been associated with impai [....]
microRNAs and Gut Microbiota: Is there a link? Update and Review
Angelo Michele Carella, T. Masselli-Mascia" Hospital, Italy
Gut Microbiota (GM), a microbial community gathering more than 100 trillion microorganisms in gastrointestinal tract, plays specific functions as nutrient metabolism, gut mucosa integrity, immunomodulation and protection against pathogens; GM also controls adipose tissue expansio [....]
Beneficial effect of Dietary changes and Nutritional supplements on Symptoms of ADHD
Jacques Duff, Victoria University, Australia
Highly processed foods and deficits in nutrients are associated with poor mental health outcomes. This recent study examined the effect of a six-month diet that eliminated gluten, dairy (with A1 protein), food colourings, additives and preservatives, and nutrient supplementation [....]
Technology and The Future of Pig Nutrition
David Henman, Rivalea Australia, Australia
Technology has accelerated the development of pig nutrition as we have moved from formulating with 10 nutrients to now up to 200 nutrients. Precision has replaced the art of nutrition as diagnostic tools such as NIR are now common place in most feed mills. In-depth diagnostic tes [....]
Dehydrated cherries osmotically with lactitol
Mariela Beatriz Maldonado, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional- Facultad Regional Mendoza, Argentina
Trials of canned cherries in syrup with lactitol were made with different ratios of lactitol: 25 and 50% with an improved nutritional profile. Three formulations of cherries were developed: Witness: sucrose 100%, T1: sucrose75%-lactitol 25% and T2: sucrose50%-lactitol 50%. In com [....]
Factors affecting quality of beef – from animal feeding to nutrition value of cooked meat
Monika Modzelewska-Kapitula, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland
During the presentation factors affecting beef quality will be discussed, starting from cattle diet, followed by ageing period and thermal treatment used, and the results of our own research will be presented. In the past, beef was produced from pasture-fed cattle carcasses, w [....]
Development and evaluation of novel food bars supplemented containing Lentinula edodes as a nutraceutical
Denise Grotto, University of Sorocaba, Brazil
Demand and consumption for food with a functional character have grown a lot, as well as the development of new products, beneficial for health. In this context, the cereal bars appear. They are products with good acceptance in the market and whose demand has been growing constan [....]