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Are New Sodium Targets In The National School Lunch Program Feasible And Are They Necessary?, Yaneve Shemesh
Are New Sodium Targets In The National School Lunch Program Feasible And Are They Necessary?, Yaneve Shemesh
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In many societies, high salt intake is a continuing issue in adults, and is of growing concern in children due to the prevalence of processed foods. In response, the USDA has set three targets for sodium in meals offered in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and the National School Breakfast Program (NSBP). This 8-year goal is meant to decrease overall sodium levels in both meal programs. However, many associated with school nutrition ask if there is significant evidence to show what effect sodium plays on children’s health, and thus determine if these targets are necessary or achievable. In addressing …
Phytochemicals Added To The Feed Of Ovariectomized Adult Rats Increase Brown Adipose Activity, Colette N. Miller, Suresh Ambati, Erica Bass, Natalie Hohos, Diane Hartzel, Emily England, Mary Anne Della-Fera, Srujana Rayalam, Clifton A. Baile
Phytochemicals Added To The Feed Of Ovariectomized Adult Rats Increase Brown Adipose Activity, Colette N. Miller, Suresh Ambati, Erica Bass, Natalie Hohos, Diane Hartzel, Emily England, Mary Anne Della-Fera, Srujana Rayalam, Clifton A. Baile
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Background: Brown adipose tissue (BAT) uncouples respiration, using lipids as an energy source while dissipating heat. Increases in BAT activity are protective against obesity, thus compounds that increase BAT activation may help prevent weight gain. Resveratrol (R) increases BAT activity by upregulating thermogenic genes. As phytochemicals have synergistic properties, our research strategy has included investigation of the efficacy of relatively low concentrations of phytochemical blends on BAT activation. Methods: Previously, we showed that R combined with genistein (G) and quercetin (Q) reduced weight gain in aged ovariectomized (OVX) female rats. In the current study, OVX rats were fed diets containing …