The effect of nutritional counselling on hepatic, muscle and adipose tissue fat content and distribution in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
The effect of nutritional counselling on hepatic, muscle and adipose tissue fat content and distribution in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ~ The incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has increased rapidly over the last few years and is now one of the commonest causes of abnormal liver function test (LFT) results in patients presenting [...]
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Maternal anaemia and its impact on perinatal outcome in a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan
Maternal anaemia and its impact on perinatal outcome in a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan ~ It has long been recognized that anaemia is a major public health problem especially among poorer segments of the population in developing countries such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Anaemia is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiency problems [...]
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Clinical Symptoms of Dental and Skeletal Fluorosis in Gadag and Bagalkot Districts of Karnataka
Clinical Symptoms of Dental and Skeletal Fluorosis in Gadag and Bagalkot Districts of Karnataka ~ Fluorosis is an endemic disease resulting from excess intake of fluoride either through drinking water, food or dentrifices. At concentration of 2.00 ppm or above, fluorosis of teeth has been reported affecting the dental enamel. Chronic fluorine intoxication through drinking [...]
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Evidence to support a food-based dietary guideline on sugar consumption in South Africa
Evidence to support a food-based dietary guideline on sugar consumption in South Africa ~ The argument that people should limit intake of sugar added to food is based on evidence that a high intake of sugar increases the risk of certain chronic diseases, particularly dental caries and obesity. As oral diseases and obesity are widespread [...]
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Is 6 months still the best for exclusive breastfeeding and introduction of solids? A literature review with consideration to the risk of the development of allergies
Is 6 months still the best for exclusive breastfeeding and introduction of solids? A literature review with consideration to the risk of the development of allergies ~ There is currently agreement in different countries regarding the recommended timing for the introduction to solids as no earlier than 4 months of age (ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition [...]
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Correlation Between Anthropometrics Measurements, Prealbumin Level and Transferin Serum with Child-pugh Classification in Evaluating Nutritional Status of Liver Cirrhosis Patient
Correlation Between Anthropometrics Measurements, Prealbumin Level and Transferin Serum with Child-pugh Classification in Evaluating Nutritional Status of Liver Cirrhosis Patient ~ Liver cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease which is manifested by inflammation process, necrosis of liver cell, and the addition of collagen tissues diffusely so that the liver cell is unable to run its [...]
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The A.S.P.E.N Nutrition Support Core Curriculum: A Case-based Approach – The Adult Patient
The A.S.P.E.N Nutrition Support Core Curriculum: A Case-based Approach – The Adult Patient ~ A.S.P.E.N. is the pre-eminent, interdisciplinary nutrition society dedicated to patient-centered, clinical practice worldwide through advocacy, education, and research in specialized nutrition support. The keyword in this mission statement is “interdisciplinary.” What makes A.S.P.E.N. unique in the scientific and healthcare community is [...]
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Relationship of Waist Circumference, Waist Hip Ratio and Body Mass Index as Predictors of Obesity in Adult Nigerians
Relationship of Waist Circumference, Waist Hip Ratio and Body Mass Index as Predictors of Obesity in Adult Nigerians ~ Due to the seriousness of the problem of obesity and the rise in prevalence, there is an intensive search for even simpler, more precise and more sensitive methods to adequately diagnose excess body fat, associating it [...]
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Nutrition Education as an Instrument of Empowerment
Nutrition Education as an Instrument of Empowerment ~ Nutrition educators know that poverty is a root cause of malnutrition in the world, butsomehow that knowledge rarely informs their teaching. In practice they focus on copingbehavior, showing people how to adapt to their deprivation as if it were immutable. Malnutrition is due to poverty, but even [...]
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Nurses’ views and practices regarding use of validated nutrition screening tools
Nurses’ views and practices regarding use of validated nutrition screening tools ~ Evidence of malnutrition amongst Australian hospitalised patients shows that up to half may be malnourished (Banks et al 2007; Lazarus and Hamlyn 2005). Malnutrition increases the risk of complications during hospitalisation and prolongs recovery (Alberda et al 2006; Covinsky et al 1999) and [...]
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World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics
World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics ~ Exposure to oxidant gases such as ozone (03) and nitrogen dioxide (N02) is a considerable public health concern in many urban centers in the USA. In addition, since these gaseous pollutants are capable of being trans ported hundreds of miles by a phenomenon commonly referred to as rural [...]
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Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its influencing factors among adolescent girls in Mashhad, Iran
Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its influencing factors among adolescent girls in Mashhad, Iran ~ Childhood obesity is significantly associated with hyper-insulinemia, dyslipidemia and hypertension in adulthood which is collectively know as the metabolic syndrome. The metabolic syndrome (MS) has become one of the major public-health challenges worldwide. Recent data suggest that the incidence [...]
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