Children’s vegetable consumption falls below current recommendations, highlighting the need to identify strategies that can successfully promote better acceptance of vegetables. Recently, experimental studies have reported promising interventions that increase acceptance of [....] » Read More
To minimize the adverse impacts of climate change on food production and security we need new ideas and approaches. in our opinion such idea may be using non-wood forest products as additional natural source for increasing food production. Non-wood forest products include such wi [....] » Read More
Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is a complex and chronic metabolism disturbance. Obesity (OB), Dyslipidemia (DL), Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH), Atherosclerotic Microvascular Inflammation (AMI) and Hyperglicemia (HG) in different arrangements, at the same time, is a very difficult [....] » Read More
Studying animal nutrition and physiology is important not only for monitoring animal health and productivity, but also for product quality control and human health. This review will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various methods for studying animal nutrition. In gene [....] » Read More
Various clinical studies aimed at modifying the progression of idiopathic Parkinson's disease have been unsuccessful. Similarly, several nutritional trials using bioactive compounds have shown positive effects for patients but have also failed to slow or reduce the disease [....] » Read More
Fruits such as strawberries, grapes, and blueberries are widely preferred due to their high nutritional value and antioxidant content. However, because these fruits lack peelable skins, potential pesticide residues, soil particles, microbial contamination, and environmental pollu [....] » Read More
The adequate and reliable menus nutrition labelling need a well-designed and easy-to-use digital tool, including an acceptable algorithm of nutritional profile comparing with the energy & nutrients DRV. The complex structure of the dish units and the meals associations of cul [....] » Read More
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is widely consumed all over the world. Generally, tea can be classified into six categories, including green, white, yellow, oolong, black, and dark teas, based on their fermentation degrees. Tea contains diverse bioactive ingredients, such as polyphenols [....] » Read More
The planet is heading for a serious shortage fresh water, essential for the production of food, drinking purposes and the very existence of civilization. During 50 s, per capita of available ground water in India was approximately 5000 cubic meter/yr, now it has been plumme [....] » Read More
Starch was isolated from cereals (rice, waxy rice, sorghum, ragi and wheat) pulses (chick pea, green gram), root (tapioca), tuber (potato) and were single acid (0.5N HCl) modified for different periods, also modified with 0.5N of each of HNO3, H2SO4 and H3PO4 for 1.5h. AFN increa [....] » Read More
Our eyes are our most precious sense. Our eyes are in use every day for every task. But chronic eye disease is becoming an epidemic for our aging generation. Dry eyes, macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetes and glaucoma, etc. are increasing and the numbers are expected to doub [....] » Read More
Background: Most pregnancy-related complications are associated with increased risks of adverse outcomes for mother and her infant. Although, relations between diet and pregnancy’s complications indicate that there may be some benefits of nutritional factors to prevent [....] » Read More
Dental disease is the most prevalent non-communicable disease in the world, yet it remains among the most preventable. The central challenge is not treatment, it is reach. Clinical services, however well-resourced, cannot keep pace with the scale of need in underserved communitie [....] » Read More
Synthetic food colorants have been widely used in the food industry for over a century due to their stability, consistency, and cost-effectiveness. However, a growing body of toxicological evidence has raised serious public health concerns regarding their continued use. Erythrosi [....] » Read More
Synthetic food colorants have been widely used in the food industry for over a century due to their stability, consistency, and cost-effectiveness. However, a growing body of toxicological evidence has raised serious public health concerns regarding their continued use. Erythrosi [....] » Read More
Today, pesticides are widely used to kill pests and control weeds. Although pesticides are developed to control specific target pests, their environmental transport and persistence characteristics can lead to acute and chronic toxic effects on non-target organisms and create ecot [....] » Read More
36 years old lady known to have carcinoma of upper Esophagus /,post cricoid region 2019 august, post chemotherapy and radiation status on follow up as compared to previous PET CT 17.1.2024 present PET CT status reveals no evidence of local recurrence and no evidence of inter [....] » Read More
In Ulcerative Colitis (UC), the therapeutic efficacy of Nanoparticle (NP)-based drug delivery systems is limited by premature drug release, uptake or degradation of NPs during their passage through the harsh Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT) environment, poor colon targeting, and rapi [....] » Read More
Introduction: Vinegar is a natural product that provides therapeutic benefits, including the regulation of blood glucose levels, enhancement of lipid metabolism, reduction of blood pressure, and assistance in weight management 1,2. Meta-analyses have highlighted the health benefi [....] » Read More
Title : The huge derangement of amino acids in chronic kidney disease and in dialysis patients
Piergiorgio Bolasco, European Renal Nutrition, Italy
Introduction: For Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stage stages 3b to 5, a low-protein diet (LPD: 0.6 g/kg/day) or a very low-protein diet (VLPD: 0.3–0.4 g/kg/day) is necessary, depending on the severity of the disease. Indeed, a low-protein diet can slow down glomerular hypert [....] » Read More
Title : The role of nutrition-sensitive interventions in improving nutritional outcomes: Findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis
Thomas de Hoop, American Institutes for Research, United States
Background: Maternal and child undernutrition remains a major global health concern despite modest progress. Accelerating reductions in stunting and wasting will require increased investments in nutrition-sensitive interventions, which target nutrition impacts outside of the heal [....] » Read More
Title : Phytotherapeutic strategies in the nutritional management of cancers: Between tradition and innovation
Sara Damiano, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Phytotherapeutic and nutraceutical strategies are gaining increasing prominence as complementary approaches in cancer management, offering mechanisms that include redox modulation, regulation of the cell cycle, induction of apoptosis, and interference with key proliferative pathw [....] » Read More
Title : Probiotics and fructose metabolism: Exploring mechanisms of metabolic protection
Arianna Mazzoli, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
High-fructose diets are strongly associated with the development of metabolic disorders, including obesity, insulin resistance, systemic inflammation, and gut barrier dysfunction. In this study, we provide evidence that Bacillus subtilis SF106 represents an effective probiotic [....] » Read More
Title : Green banana mixed pulp and peel flour as a sustainable functional ingredient: Potential to enhance satiety, improve intestinal health, and promote healthy food innovation
Frederico Barros, Federal University of Vicosa, Brazil
Green (unripe) banana mixed pulp and peel flour (GBMF) represents a sustainable, multifunctional ingredient naturally rich in type 2 resistant starch (RS2), other dietary fibers, and antioxidants. As consumer demand increasingly shifts toward foods that combine convenience, nutri [....] » Read More
Title : Kindness-Infused Embodied Regulation (KIER): A mechanistic theory linking relational kindness to nutrition, movement, and health behavior change in neurodivergent adults
Julius Melvin Jefferies, Simply Healing LLC, United States
Kindness-Infused Embodied Regulation (KIER) is a novel, testable theoretical framework that explicates how intentionally embedding kindness self-directed, relational, and action-oriented within nutrition and movement interventions creates a mechanistic pathway to improved physiol [....] » Read More
Title : Revolutionizing healthcare: Bridging the gap between clinicians and patients
Nicholas Kelly, Define Your Success LLC, United States
Despite advances in medical technology and clinical expertise, gaps in communication, empathy, and understanding between clinicians and patients continue to negatively impact healthcare outcomes. This session, Bridging the Gap Between Clinicians and Patients, explores how intenti [....] » Read More
Title : The dis(ease)ability theory conclusion: Is true narration possible? … with AI… simple!
Raffaella Conversano, University of Bari, Italy
Starting from the assumption of the importance of Functional Narration, the primary focus of my pedagogical Theory—not only as a cognitive pathway for individuals in every sector of daily life, from education to the medical field—Artificial Intelligence emerges, thr [....] » Read More
Title : Assessment of fatty acids profile, mineral composition and antioxidant activity of fermented whey beverages from organic cow and goat whey with the addition of organic sea buckthorn or rosehip juices
Bartosz G Solowiej, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland
The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical and health-promoting properties of fermented whey beverages produced from organic cow and goat whey (sour and sweet), enriched with organic juices from sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) or wild rose (Rosa canina). The beverage [....] » Read More
Title : Food chewing level and weight status in adolescents: A national study with sex-specific associations
Tzach Itzhak Gil, Ariel University, Israel
Abstract Background: While the impact of nutritional composition on adolescent obesity is well-documented, the role of food's physical properties, such as texture and chewiness, remains under- investigated. Furthermore, the current literature lacks sufficient data on whe [....] » Read More
Title : Traditional foods and indigenous diets in the Andes of South America based on Andean grains
Angel Mujica Sanchez, National University of the Altiplano, Peru
In the Andes of South America, native Quechua, Aymara, and other communities live that have cultivated Andean grains since ancient times with a wide genetic diversity and adaptation, highly nutritious with an ideal balance of essential amino acids and enhanced lysine content, exc [....] » Read More
Title : Cyanidin-3-glucoside improves cognitive impairment in naturally aging mice by modulating the gut microbiota and activating the ERK/CREB/BDNF pathway
Yong Wang, Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, China
Aging-related cognitive impairment has emerged as a major health-threatening factor among the elderly, and cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G) is a prominent anthocyanin with biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and alleviation of neurodegeneration. However, th [....] » Read More
Title : Microwave-induced lipid remodeling and fatty acid value reduction in brown rice from over-stored paddy
Weiwei Wang, Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, China
Objective: This study investigates the impact of microwave processing on lipid stability in brown rice derived from paddy stored under ambient conditions (approximately 20 C). By comparing brown rice from one-year stored (control) and five-year stored (over-stored) paddy, the res [....] » Read More
Title : Vitamin D deficiency induces microglial activation-mediated E/I imbalance in the PFC underlies hyperactivity, anxiety, and cognitive impairment in the juvenile mice
Xirui Wang, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, China
Vitamin D Deficiency (VDD) is a major public health problem worldwide and has a closed relationship with children’s neurodevelopment. The Excitation/Inhibition imbalance (E/I imbalance) induced by microglial activation could be an important contributing factor, but its unde [....] » Read More
Title : Longitudinal allergic disease trajectories and neurobehavioral outcomes in childhood: A prospective birth cohort study
Xiaodan Yu, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, China
Introduction: Allergic diseases are prevalent in childhood and represent a substantial public health burden. While the "atopic march" describes a traditional progression from eczema to airway allergies, emerging evidence suggests multiple distinct developmental tra [....] » Read More
Title : Perception on foods and dietary habits among autoimmune patients
Cynthia Wilson, Mount Carmel College, India
The beginning of autoimmune diseases is becoming more prevalent globally and in India. Globally 1 out of 5 individuals are diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. Not many research, though, are being done in this field of science. This study was conducted to evaluate the percepti [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring the nutritional and phytochemical profile of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) and its functional potential
Rahul Hajare, Sandip University, India
Persimmons are good sources of heart health. The purpose of this study was to assess the starch extract from defatted persimmon seeds in terms of its physicochemical, function, and morphological properties. The process involved washing, hand-shelling, oven-drying, and milling per [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of red cabbage and red onion anthocyanin supplementation on lipid profiles in amateur soccer players
Hamza Elrobrini, University of Bejaia, Algeria
Anthocyanins are bioactive compounds widely found in fruits and vegetables and are recognized for their potential role in the regulation of lipid metabolism and cardiovascular health. While numerous studies have examined their effects in the general population, evidence regarding [....] » Read More
Title : Pulse and soya knowledge, attitudes, and consumption practices of urban adults in Johannesburg
Xikombiso Mbhenyane, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Introduction: Pulses and soya are a source of cost-effective nutrition, with known health promoting properties and sustainability value. The benefit of this food group is undeniable in South Africa, a country with high rates of food insecurity and non-communicable diseases; howev [....] » Read More
Title : Early bites for better nutrition: Intervention to increase vegetable intake in South African early childhood development centres
Yolande Smit, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Introduction: Early childhood is a crucial period for establishing lifelong dietary habits. However, vegetable intake among children remains well below recommended levels. Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDCs) provide an important platform to address this by creating [....] » Read More
Title : Nutrition knowledge, dietary diversity, and household food security among mothers of under-five children in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Akinade Enoch Ogunniyi, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Abstract Background: Maternal and child malnutrition remains a pressing public health issue in Nigeria, particularly in Ebonyi State where food insecurity, poor dietary diversity, and cultural feeding practices persist. This study assessed maternal nutrition knowledge, house [....] » Read More
Title : Development and evaluation of an instant rice-groundnut porridge flour mix: Impact of processing and formulation on digestibility and anti-nutritional factors
Maryam Mohammed Maude, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Nigeria
Traditional cereal-based beverages like rice-groundnut porridge known as Kunun shinkafa are vital to the northern Nigerian diet but face challenges such as lack of standardization of ingredient mix, processing methods and short shelf life. This study developed an instant Kun [....] » Read More
Title : Aqueous extraction optimisation of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) mucilage for food processing applications: Rheological, FTIR, and TGA characterisation
Nelly Virginia Nkosi, UNISA, South Africa
Hydrocolloids, such as plant mucilage, are increasingly utilised in food and non-food applications due to their multifunctional properties, including thickening, emulsifying, and foaming. However, limited availability and processing challenges have prompted exploration of al [....] » Read More
Title : Empirical modeling of the probable influence of climate variability on food production and the use of food imports sold and consumed as a nutritional resilience strategy during periods of conflict in the city of Bukavu, South Kivu, DR Congo
Theodore Munyuli, National Natural Sciences Research Center, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
Objective: The objective of this work was to investigate the potential role (interaction) of climate variability on the current behavior of urban populations in resorting to food imports as a response to household food challenges during the lean season and periods of conflic [....] » Read More
Title : Physicochemical and nutritional characterisation of maize produced in three locations in Burkina Faso
Inoussa Ilboudo, Nazi Boni University, Burkina Faso
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food in Burkina Faso, but its nutritional quality varies depending on production conditions and varietal characteristics. This study aims to characterise the physicochemical and nutritional properties of maize grains from three representative locat [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of fermented yogurt consumption on the gut health of young adults: A randomized pilot study
Valentina Inostroza, University of the Americas, Chile
Introduction and Objective: Kefir has aroused growing interest due to its numerous effects on health; however, there is a need for clinical trials to understand its effectiveness. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of kefir yogurt consumption for four weeks on [....] » Read More
Title : Eating habits and perception of effort of physically active women according to the phases of the menstrual cycle
Valentina Inostroza, University of the Americas, Chile
Introduction: The menstrual cycle generates hormonal alterations that influence the physical and emotional well-being and metabolism of women, and can affect eating habits and, consequently, their sports performance. Objective: To relate the eating habits and perception o [....] » Read More